Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland
Critiques April 2019
Championship Show Sat 20th April 2019 Auction Market Lanark
Judge: Mr Arnold Ryder (Jaskar)
Judge: Mr Arnold Ryder (Jaskar)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the hard working committee for inviting me to judge this show.
Also a special thanks to the two excellent stewards who were such a pleasure to work with throughout the whole of the day, very efficiently ensuring the smooth running and very pleasant atmosphere for all concerned.
Minor Puppy Dog (3)
1st Warrington’s Arminzeras King of the West to Woodavens (Imp Nor)
Strongly made puppy dog who has good ring presence: Level toppline, good front and was well handled
2nd Stewart’s Candidacasa Final Encore at Eskside
Not quite as strong in head as 1, but a very sound puppy. Correct front and level top-line both standing and on the move. Well handled and shown to advantage.
3rd Morris and Finlayson’s Finhamspride Kovu
Puppy Dog (1)
1st Holland’s Flatcharm Mr Brightside
A well made puppy who has considerable ring presence, moving with drive. Sound front construction maintaining a good level top-line throughout. Very well handled (Best Puppy)
Junior Dog (7)
1st Fox”s Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft JW (AI)
A strong dog puppy, very well made, particularly pleasing head and front, good reach of neck. Very well handled and moved with drive
2nd Young’s Ballyriver Back to Basics
Nicely moulded head and gentle expression: Lovely reach of neck, sound construction and moved with drive
3rd Williams Wistaston Jet’s legacy (AI)
1st Fox”s Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft JW (AI)
A strong dog puppy, very well made, particularly pleasing head and front, good reach of neck. Very well handled and moved with drive
2nd Young’s Ballyriver Back to Basics
Nicely moulded head and gentle expression: Lovely reach of neck, sound construction and moved with drive
3rd Williams Wistaston Jet’s legacy (AI)
Yearling Dog (2)
1st Hewison’s Casblaidd Island in the Sky
Very pleasing young dog, moving with drive and making the most of the large ring, showing to advantage and at one with the handler
2nd McConnell’s Kazval Lugano at Torrweaving
Slightly larger build than 1. An impressive young dog, soundly constructed and moving with drive. Well handled to advantage.
1st Hewison’s Casblaidd Island in the Sky
Very pleasing young dog, moving with drive and making the most of the large ring, showing to advantage and at one with the handler
2nd McConnell’s Kazval Lugano at Torrweaving
Slightly larger build than 1. An impressive young dog, soundly constructed and moving with drive. Well handled to advantage.
Maiden Dog (3, 1)
1st Blair’s Pick Pocket
Very pleasing dog moving with drive, well constructed , nice firm top-line maintained both starting and on the move. Well handled
2nd Curtis’s Tallistar All That Jazz
Slightly smaller in build than 1 but a very impressive dog. Soundly constructed and well handled throughout
1st Blair’s Pick Pocket
Very pleasing dog moving with drive, well constructed , nice firm top-line maintained both starting and on the move. Well handled
2nd Curtis’s Tallistar All That Jazz
Slightly smaller in build than 1 but a very impressive dog. Soundly constructed and well handled throughout
Novice Dog (1)
1st Curtis’s Tallistar All That Jazz
1st Curtis’s Tallistar All That Jazz
Graduate Dog (6, 1)
1st
Laird’s Islstrom Black Grouse of Daicheil
A very impressive dog both standing and on the move. Lovely classic head, not overdone, good reach of neck to well laid shoulders moved with drive and handled to advantage throughout
2nd Hewison’s Casblaidd Island in the Sky
3rd Joyce’s Stranfaer Get Over It JW
2nd Hewison’s Casblaidd Island in the Sky
3rd Joyce’s Stranfaer Get Over It JW
Post Graduate Dog (11, 2)
1st King’s Kingisla Glen Sligachan
A very well constructed mature dog who was well handled. Good classic head and pleasing gentle expression, sound firm top-line maintained throughout, good bend of stifle, shown in good coat and well presented. A pleasing picture
2nd Chipperfield and Higginbotham’s Islstrom All of a Storm at Howlingale
Another lovely dog , similar to 1 in many aspects. A nicely moulded head, good reach of neck excellent top-line throughout, very well handled and presented.
3rd Stevenson’s Plainfire’s the Captain of my Heart is Steelriver (Imp CHE)
1st King’s Kingisla Glen Sligachan
A very well constructed mature dog who was well handled. Good classic head and pleasing gentle expression, sound firm top-line maintained throughout, good bend of stifle, shown in good coat and well presented. A pleasing picture
2nd Chipperfield and Higginbotham’s Islstrom All of a Storm at Howlingale
Another lovely dog , similar to 1 in many aspects. A nicely moulded head, good reach of neck excellent top-line throughout, very well handled and presented.
3rd Stevenson’s Plainfire’s the Captain of my Heart is Steelriver (Imp CHE)
Limit Dog (13, 2)
1st McCormick’s Steelriver Suns Up
A very well balanced dog, so soundly constructed and shown very well, moving with drive and making the most use of the ring (one of the best movers in the show) Very much at one with his handler RCC
2nd Buckey’s Buckleyhill Finava Legacy (AI)
Another impressive dog in this class, lovely head and kind expression, good reach of neck and excellent firm top-line (both standing and on the move). Should have promising future- very well handled
3rd Fox’s Blacktoft Mica’s Likes it Hot at Blacktoft JW (Imp SWE)
1st McCormick’s Steelriver Suns Up
A very well balanced dog, so soundly constructed and shown very well, moving with drive and making the most use of the ring (one of the best movers in the show) Very much at one with his handler RCC
2nd Buckey’s Buckleyhill Finava Legacy (AI)
Another impressive dog in this class, lovely head and kind expression, good reach of neck and excellent firm top-line (both standing and on the move). Should have promising future- very well handled
3rd Fox’s Blacktoft Mica’s Likes it Hot at Blacktoft JW (Imp SWE)
Open Dog (2)
1st Laird’s Seaheart Archibald of Daicheil ShCM
A very well balanced dog who has matured well and has considerable ring presence. Soundly constructed with a good front, excellent bone and correct top line. Moves with drive and was very well handled throughout
2nd Creasey and Gale’s Willowswind Orions Stars
Another very masculine dog who moved and showed well, pleasing head and expression, sound front and excellent topline, correct turn of stifle. Well handled
1st Laird’s Seaheart Archibald of Daicheil ShCM
A very well balanced dog who has matured well and has considerable ring presence. Soundly constructed with a good front, excellent bone and correct top line. Moves with drive and was very well handled throughout
2nd Creasey and Gale’s Willowswind Orions Stars
Another very masculine dog who moved and showed well, pleasing head and expression, sound front and excellent topline, correct turn of stifle. Well handled
Veteran Dog (5)
1st Cullen’s Orkhatos Lucas at Auchinbreck ShCM
A very pleasing 8 year old, who obviously really enjoyed his day, pleasing head and expression, well constructed throughout, shown in excellent condition and handled to advantage (Best Veteran)
2nd Huyton’s Hopevalley Morning Madness at Hightyne
A 9 year old, well presented and shown in good condition, moved well throughout and handled to advantage
3rd Ross Downstream Face the Music JW
1st Cullen’s Orkhatos Lucas at Auchinbreck ShCM
A very pleasing 8 year old, who obviously really enjoyed his day, pleasing head and expression, well constructed throughout, shown in excellent condition and handled to advantage (Best Veteran)
2nd Huyton’s Hopevalley Morning Madness at Hightyne
A 9 year old, well presented and shown in good condition, moved well throughout and handled to advantage
3rd Ross Downstream Face the Music JW
Special Open Liver Dog (2)
1st Varty-Lindsay & Varty’s Almanza Rush your Engines to Levliann
Very well presented dog, soundly constructed and moved with drive. Shown in firm condition and well handled (Best Liver)
2nd Campbell (Manson) Sylkienorrie Neepy Lantern
Very soundly constructed dog in good condition, moved with drive throughout
1st Varty-Lindsay & Varty’s Almanza Rush your Engines to Levliann
Very well presented dog, soundly constructed and moved with drive. Shown in firm condition and well handled (Best Liver)
2nd Campbell (Manson) Sylkienorrie Neepy Lantern
Very soundly constructed dog in good condition, moved with drive throughout
Champion Dog (3, 1)
1st Strudwick’s Sh Ch Downstream Fair and Square for Burpham JW ShCM
A very classic flatcoat in every way. Well bodied, good reach of neck, shown in excellent condition, presented a very pleasing picture for the breed- well handled to advantage throughout CC
2nd Holland’s Sh Ch Brightmoor Caught in the Act at Flatcharm (Imp)
Very close to 1 in many aspects, again a very balanced dog with many similar attributes, very well handled and shown to advantage
1st Strudwick’s Sh Ch Downstream Fair and Square for Burpham JW ShCM
A very classic flatcoat in every way. Well bodied, good reach of neck, shown in excellent condition, presented a very pleasing picture for the breed- well handled to advantage throughout CC
2nd Holland’s Sh Ch Brightmoor Caught in the Act at Flatcharm (Imp)
Very close to 1 in many aspects, again a very balanced dog with many similar attributes, very well handled and shown to advantage
Minor Puppy Bitch (2)
1st Morris and Finlayson’s Finhamspride Sarafina
A very confident puppy who obviously enjoyed her time in the ring. Very feminine head, correct eye shape, should have promising future
2nd Thomson’s Caci’s the Dream Catcher at Badcall
Previous comments very much apply, just so much to like about their overall construction at this stage in their development- another who I would hope has a promising future
1st Morris and Finlayson’s Finhamspride Sarafina
A very confident puppy who obviously enjoyed her time in the ring. Very feminine head, correct eye shape, should have promising future
2nd Thomson’s Caci’s the Dream Catcher at Badcall
Previous comments very much apply, just so much to like about their overall construction at this stage in their development- another who I would hope has a promising future
Puppy Bitch (5)
1st Warrington’s Bochilbarley Heaven Sent to Woodavens (AI)
A very compact bitch- confident for her age, moving and showing well at this stage in her development. Love feminine head and expression, well handled to her advantage at all times
2nd Strudwicks Flatcharm Miss Lotsa Love for Burpham
A very pleasing bitch who moved with drive and presented a very pleasant picture in the ring, very well handled and presented
3rd Armstrong’s Candidacasa Strawberry
1st Warrington’s Bochilbarley Heaven Sent to Woodavens (AI)
A very compact bitch- confident for her age, moving and showing well at this stage in her development. Love feminine head and expression, well handled to her advantage at all times
2nd Strudwicks Flatcharm Miss Lotsa Love for Burpham
A very pleasing bitch who moved with drive and presented a very pleasant picture in the ring, very well handled and presented
3rd Armstrong’s Candidacasa Strawberry
Junior Bitch (12, 1)
1st Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Rainbow JW
A very balanced young bitch who moved an showed well. Lovely feminine head with correct eye shape, good reach of neck, level topline both standing and on the move, well presented and handled.
2nd Strudwick’s Flatcharm Lotsa Love for Burpham
3rd Hedges Satinbaze Circue du Lumiere
1st Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Rainbow JW
A very balanced young bitch who moved an showed well. Lovely feminine head with correct eye shape, good reach of neck, level topline both standing and on the move, well presented and handled.
2nd Strudwick’s Flatcharm Lotsa Love for Burpham
3rd Hedges Satinbaze Circue du Lumiere
Yearling Bitch (6, 1)
1st Hedges Satinbaze Circque du Lumiere (AI)
A well balanced young bitch, lovely head and good reach of neck, moved well making good use of the large ring
2nd Verrecchia’s Rotherfield It’s All About Me via Incanto
Another very promising young bitch, lovely head and feminine expression, good reach of neck, sound top-line moved well
3rd Stewart’s Eskside Lady of Loganlea
1st Hedges Satinbaze Circque du Lumiere (AI)
A well balanced young bitch, lovely head and good reach of neck, moved well making good use of the large ring
2nd Verrecchia’s Rotherfield It’s All About Me via Incanto
Another very promising young bitch, lovely head and feminine expression, good reach of neck, sound top-line moved well
3rd Stewart’s Eskside Lady of Loganlea
Maiden Bitch (5, 1)
1st Irvine’s Wistaston Kentuckian Lady at Vbos (AI)
A very pleasing bitch with a lot to like at this stage in her development, lovely feminine head and correct eye shape, moved with drive and was well presented.
2nd Verreccia’s Rotherfield It’s All About Me via Incanto
3rd Thomson’s Cocis The Dream Catcher at Badcall
1st Irvine’s Wistaston Kentuckian Lady at Vbos (AI)
A very pleasing bitch with a lot to like at this stage in her development, lovely feminine head and correct eye shape, moved with drive and was well presented.
2nd Verreccia’s Rotherfield It’s All About Me via Incanto
3rd Thomson’s Cocis The Dream Catcher at Badcall
Novice Bitch (4)
1st Strudwick’s Flatcharm Lotsa Love for Burpham
2nd Irvine’s Wistaston Kentuckian Lady at Vbos (AI)
3rd Thorpe’s Montreathmnt Hot Lip
1st Strudwick’s Flatcharm Lotsa Love for Burpham
2nd Irvine’s Wistaston Kentuckian Lady at Vbos (AI)
3rd Thorpe’s Montreathmnt Hot Lip
Graduate Bitch (3)
1st Gale’s Willowswind Nette Lark JW
Well balanced bitch who moved and showed well throughout, lovely feminine head and expression, good top line maintained and neat tight feet
2nd Pelham’s Stranfaer Victim of Love
Very pleasing bitch- excellent feminine head and correct eye shape, good reach of neck and level top-line Moved and shown to advantage
3rd Gray’s Rotherfield Reason to Dream of Aislear
1st Gale’s Willowswind Nette Lark JW
Well balanced bitch who moved and showed well throughout, lovely feminine head and expression, good top line maintained and neat tight feet
2nd Pelham’s Stranfaer Victim of Love
Very pleasing bitch- excellent feminine head and correct eye shape, good reach of neck and level top-line Moved and shown to advantage
3rd Gray’s Rotherfield Reason to Dream of Aislear
Post Graduate Bitch (8,1)
1st Jones Blacktoft Sapphire Ice at Benvellyn (AI)
Lovely bitch with so much to like in her overall construction, moved with drive and very well presented. Handled to advantage
2nd Williams and Goodwin’s Wistaston Another Love JW
A very pleasing bitch, very feminine head, correct eye shape, nicely balanced throughout moved very soundly and shown to advantage at all times.
3rd Pelham’s Stranfaer Victim of Love
1st Jones Blacktoft Sapphire Ice at Benvellyn (AI)
Lovely bitch with so much to like in her overall construction, moved with drive and very well presented. Handled to advantage
2nd Williams and Goodwin’s Wistaston Another Love JW
A very pleasing bitch, very feminine head, correct eye shape, nicely balanced throughout moved very soundly and shown to advantage at all times.
3rd Pelham’s Stranfaer Victim of Love
Limit Bitch (6, 2)
1st Lane -Ridyard’s Kulawand Kodebreaker JW
A very well balanced bitch, lovely head and feminine expression, good reach of neck. correct front and sound level top-line maintained both standing and on the move.Moved with drive and very well handled throughout.
2nd Hedges Blacktoft Quickstep of Satinbaze
Very pleasing bitch - so well balanced throughout moved with drive and shown to advantage
3rd Thorpe’s Candidacasa Porsche at Montreathmnt
1st Lane -Ridyard’s Kulawand Kodebreaker JW
A very well balanced bitch, lovely head and feminine expression, good reach of neck. correct front and sound level top-line maintained both standing and on the move.Moved with drive and very well handled throughout.
2nd Hedges Blacktoft Quickstep of Satinbaze
Very pleasing bitch - so well balanced throughout moved with drive and shown to advantage
3rd Thorpe’s Candidacasa Porsche at Montreathmnt
Open Bitch (3, 1)
1st Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd
A very well balanced bitch who moved with drive and has considerable style in the ring. Shown in excellent condition and presents a very pleasing picture.
2nd Reid’s Orkhatos Phoebe ShCM
A very pleasing bitch moved and showed well throughout. Soundly constructed throughout, handled to advantage.
1st Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd
A very well balanced bitch who moved with drive and has considerable style in the ring. Shown in excellent condition and presents a very pleasing picture.
2nd Reid’s Orkhatos Phoebe ShCM
A very pleasing bitch moved and showed well throughout. Soundly constructed throughout, handled to advantage.
Veteran Bitch (4)
1st Gale’s Willowswind Maias Wish
Nicely constructed bitch, pleasing feminine head and gentle expression moved with drive and well presented. RCC
2nd Curtis Tallistar Midnight Isla
Nicely balanced bitch, showed well and moved with drive
3rd Reid’s Orkhatos Elektra
1st Gale’s Willowswind Maias Wish
Nicely constructed bitch, pleasing feminine head and gentle expression moved with drive and well presented. RCC
2nd Curtis Tallistar Midnight Isla
Nicely balanced bitch, showed well and moved with drive
3rd Reid’s Orkhatos Elektra
Special Open Liver Bitch (3)
1st Wilson’s Happy Hippolyta
Very promising bitch, moves with drive, good conformation throughout.
2nd Laird’s Candidacasa Loganberry
Lovely puppy developing well at 9 months and I feel should have every chance of fulfilling her potential in the future
3rd Macrea’s Guidchiels Cara
1st Wilson’s Happy Hippolyta
Very promising bitch, moves with drive, good conformation throughout.
2nd Laird’s Candidacasa Loganberry
Lovely puppy developing well at 9 months and I feel should have every chance of fulfilling her potential in the future
3rd Macrea’s Guidchiels Cara
Champion Bitch (5)
1st Holland’s Ch/Swe Ch Kvicksans Cant Take my Eyes off You (ImpSWE)
A very elegant bitch who is shown so closely to the breed standard, moving effortlessly across the rings is shown at full advantage at all times CC
2nd Ross’s Sh Ch Islstrom Torrachilty JW
Smaller bitch to 1 but so well balanced throughout and presents a very pleasing picture in the ring and handled to advantage at all times
3rd Jones Sh Ch Seaheart Anneleise by Benvellyn
1st Holland’s Ch/Swe Ch Kvicksans Cant Take my Eyes off You (ImpSWE)
A very elegant bitch who is shown so closely to the breed standard, moving effortlessly across the rings is shown at full advantage at all times CC
2nd Ross’s Sh Ch Islstrom Torrachilty JW
Smaller bitch to 1 but so well balanced throughout and presents a very pleasing picture in the ring and handled to advantage at all times
3rd Jones Sh Ch Seaheart Anneleise by Benvellyn
Arnold J Ryder