United Retriever Club

Wednesday 14th April 2021

Judge: Miss Isobel West (Raynechaser)
Best Of BreedCretshengan Emerald LakeWakely
Reserve Best Of BreedRiverwatcher NukilikWakely

Best Opposite SexRiverwatcher NukilikWakely
Best PuppyErikachen Tadgh At RivacreOrmes
RBISCretshengan Emerald LakeWakely
RBPISErikachen Tadgh At RivacreOrmes
RBVISRiverwatcher NukilikWakely

I would like to say thank you to the committee for this judging opportunity and their dedication to keeping this show going. I had a lovely day judging and was very impressed with organisation, COVID rules and guidelines which made me feel very safe and led to a smoothly run show.


Puppy Dog or Bitch (5 entries, 2 absent)

1stOrmes ERIKACHEN TADGH AT RIVACRE
Nicely balanced young dog overall, broad skull with correct ear set, pleasing expression with almond eyes. Deep chested with well sprung ribs, well-muscled with strong legs. Lovely length and thickness to coat. Moved well around the ring. BPIB, RBPIS
2ndSharpe ROSETTIA SHINING LIGHT
Lovely 7 month puppy, feminine broad skull with correct eye blending with coat colour. Compact, deep chested with good structure fore and hind. Slightly smaller than 1st but still room to grow. Once settled moved lovely with good reach and drive.
3rdHipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA

Junior Dog or Bitch (3 entries)

1stOrmes ERIKACHEN TADGH AT RIVACRE
2ndTrickett CFYRE'S SPELLBREAKER AT TOLLPEPPER (IMP CAN)
Broad skull, light almond shape eye. Well boned, straight leg with tight feet. Deep chested with good spring of rib. Not as well balanced overall compared with 1st. Moved well in the ring and had a nice coat length and texture.
3rdJohnson & Shelbourn ERIKACHEN LAOISE

Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (4 entries)

1stWakely CRETSHENGAN EMERALD LAKE
Very well balanced, with good proportions. Broad skull and pleasing eyes with an alert, happy expression. Well-constructed throughout, well boned straight leg. Beautiful coat of great length and thickness with a lovely white tip in tail. Moved with good reach and drive. BOB, RBIS
2ndTrickett RIPPLERUSH ORVAL FOR TOLLPEPPER
Feminine shape head, alert friendly expression and good ear set and size. Strong, straight legs with tight feet. Lovely thick coat and moved well and smooth throughout the class.
3rdStrevens TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY
ResOrmes & Halpin DANEHAVEN OTTERTAIL

Open Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)

1stWakely RIVERWATCHER NUKILIK
Broad masculine head, almond eye with good length of neck. Strong, straight legs with tight feet. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Well-muscled and constructed throughout. Moved with ease around the ring. RBOB, RBVIS
2ndWakely RIVERWATCHER KAVIKSUK
Nicely shaped head with alert expression and correct ear set. Well-constructed fore and hind with good bend in stifle, slightly on the taller side. Moved with good reach and drive. Nice coat with lovely white tip in tail.
3rdSharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA JW RL2 AW(B)
ResHipkiss ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM SHCEX
VHCSmith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW

Stakes/Variety classes

AV Minor Puppy Dog or Bitch (14 entries, 5 absent)

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

3rdHipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA

AV Junior Dog or Bitch (9 entries, 2 absent)

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

VHCJohnson & Shelbourn ERIKACHEN LAOISE

AV Graduate Dog or Bitch (9 entries, 1 absent)

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

2ndStrevens TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY
Correct skull shape, ears set high, eyes almond shape, moderate reach of neck, well placed shoulders, strong bone, feet tight, deep brisket, level topline, correct amount of loin, good tail set, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled, moved with good drive & reach.

AV Open Dog or Bitch (10 entries, 5 absent)

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

2ndHipkiss ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM SHCEX
Lots to like, correct skull shape, almond shape eyes, ears set high, moderate reach of neck, well placed shoulders, good bone, feet could be tighter, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep, level topline, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, good tail set, moved with good reach & drive, in lovely coat and condition.

Special Veteran (7-9 Years) Dog or Bitch (3 entries, 1 absent)

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

2ndWakely RIVERWATCHER NUKILIK
Another quality boy well worthy winner, well balanced, medium size, lovely skull shape, moderate stop, ears medium size and set high with, eyes almond shape, good pigmentation, moderate length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, well off for bone, tight feet, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep & well sprung, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with good reach & drive, RES BVIS.

RBIS

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

Wakely CRETSHENGAN EMERALD LAKE
Res Best In Show Another quality girl, medium size, lovely profile & shape, slightly wedged shape skull, moderate stop, good almond shape eye, medium size is set high, moderate reach of neck leading to Well placed shoulders, lovely forechest, well-off for bone, tight feet, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, rips deep & well sprung, level topline, correct amount of loin, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail carriage, moved with real drive & reach, in excellent coat & condition.

RBPIS

Judge: Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)

Ormes ERIKACHEN TADGH AT RIVACRE
Very promising, well balanced, Medium size, lovely skull shape, moderate stop, ears medium size and set high with, eyes almond shape, excellent pigmentation, moderate length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, well off for bone, tight feet, good forchest for age, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep & well sprung, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with good reach & drive. In excellent coat and condition.