JUDGE: MR BOB SILLENCE (UK)

Firstly, congratulations to the officers, committee and helpers on running such an efficient and enjoyable show and congress. Secondly, thanks on behalf of Marlene and myself for your wonderful hospitality which helped make it a truly memorable occasion.

Now to the dogs. I found the quality to be very high. Neck and shoulders overall were very good, fronts were excellent, quarters generally were well angulated and movement in the majority was sound.

Things to watch – tailsets in some were not good and something which seems to be creeping into may countries in long couplings. Eye colour also needs careful watching.

BABY PUPPY DOG
1st Goldenaces Alexis Zahr (S) M Dalos
Compact youngster. Excellent balance, good bone, nice neck and shoulders, moved exceptionally well for one so young.
2nd Kezziah All In Brawl (V) D & P Tyler
At the moment not quite the balance of 1. Good neck and shoulders, excellent topline, just prefer slightly more bend of stifle.
3rd Leighvalley Barnstormer (V) S & D Krajnc
Lovely head and expression. Good neck and shoulders, well boned, nice quarters without the rear drive of the 2 above.
4th Aurum High Intensity (V) M & C Harding
Another nicely balanced youngster, straight front, level topline, but just not the tail carriage of the three above.

MINOR PUPPY DOG
1st Annador Just It and Abit M & C Marmo
Lovely overall balance. Excellent head neck and shoulders, straight front, good bone, excellent topline, good bend of stifle, moved with drive.
2nd Nierno Caramello Kid (N) M & R Ramsay
Good sized dog, has all the essentials to go to the top. Lovely head and expression, good pigment, straight front, level topline, just preferred the rear drive of No. 1.
3rd Waikipark Vindicator (V) W Ponton
Nice head and expression, good pigment, well sprung ribs, covered the ground well.
4th Chaleur Eternal Flame (V) D & V Sterrett
Lovely overall balance, excellent pigment, good neck and shoulder, straight front, good spring of rib, stifles just need to come at the moment, but put that down to his age.
FOUR VERY NICE PUPPIES
PUPPY DOG
1st Beaucroft the Brigadier (V) J & B McAdam
Balance head with typical expression, good shoulder angulation, front just needs to straighten. Nice topline, good bend of stifle, moved well.
2nd Goldensam Caspar Boy (V) A S Nash
Good neck and shoulder, straight front, deep rib, just preferred the front movement of No. 1.
3rd Glengunn Golden Ruler (V) K Kilgour
Nice overall shape. Good neck and shoulder, well boned, correct feet, good spring of rib, true rear movement.
4th Sovanna Golden Zachary (S) A & A Jenkins
Please head and expression, good pigment, well sprung ribs, level topline, moved well.

JUNIOR DOG
1st Goldstorm of Warlaven (Imp NZ) J & B McAdam
Lovely head and expression, excellent neck and shoulder, straight front, slightly long caste, good bend of stifle into well let down hocks. Moved well.
2nd Leighvalley Ambrose (V) S & D Krajnc
Balanced head, good pigment, excellent neck and shoulder, straight front, prefer more level tailset. Moved well.
3rd Goldog Alpine Goodshow (N) W Duynhoven
Good head, nice neck and shoulder, straight front, good spring of rib, just preferred the quarters of the 2 above.

INTERMEDIATE DOG
1st Ch Goldog Alpine Highland (N) L Harrowfield
Most beautifully balance outline, lovely head, neck and shoulder, straight front, good bone, level topline, good depth, well sprung ribs, excellent quarters, nice let down of hock, wonderful free striding movement. Very pleased to award him Challenge Dog and Best In Show.
2nd Uneek Robinson Crusoe (N) J & J Mackender
Elegant moving dog, nice head, good pigment, lovely neck and shoulder, straight front, good feet, just prefer more level tailset, nice turn of stifle, moved well.
3rd Tahmero Pips Audacity (V) A & P Kewish
Lovely head with typical expression, good neck and shoulder, straight front, slightly long caste, moved well from muscular quarters.

AUSTRALIAN BRED DOG
1st Ch Pointgold Unbelievable (V) S Watkins
Lovely balance, typical head and expression, good neck into nice lay of shoulder, straight front, nice tight feet, level topline, excellent rear drive from well muscled quarters.
2nd Diogenes Stacked Deck (V) K Kilgour
Nice overall shape, lovely head with melting expression, excellent neck and shoulder, good spring of rib, well let down hocks, moved well.
3rd Ch Fernfall Sun Down (V) B Day
Strong moving dog, lovely head, good neck and shoulder, straight front, well boned, good quarters, in lovely coat.

OPEN DOG
1st Bradenwood Royal Rascal (V) R & J Gibbs
Excellent balance, good substance, nice head neck and shoulder, straight front, well boned, tight fee, good depth of rib, level topline, moved well. Just needs to control his tail. Reserve Challenge Dog
2nd Ch Fernfall Sun Power (V) J Fall
Nicely balanced dog in rich gold coat. Pleasing head into reachy neck and good lay of shoulder, excellent depth with well sprung ribs. Lovely quarters producing strong rear drive.
3rd Tasvane Indiana (Imp UK) D & V Sterrett
Lovely outline, super head and expression, good neck and shoulder, straight front, well boned, level topline. Moved well.
THREE VERY NICE DOGS WHO COULD EASILY CHANGE PLACES ON ANOTHER DAY

BABY PUPPY BITCH
1st Bradenwood Hot Gossip (V) R & J Gibbs
Nice youngster, lovely head, good neck into well laid shoulders, good bone, straight front, moved really well for one so young.
2nd Goldenaces Akayshia (S) G Higgins
Rather naughty this one, but then Goldens should enjoy themselves. Nice head, excellent neck and shoulders level topline, good quarters.
3rd Ribbonwood The Diva (V) K Kilgour
Nice head, good neck and shoulder, well sprung ribs, just needs to tighten.
4th Donsue New Lady In Town (V) D & S Williamson
Head just needs to come on, good shoulder angulation, straight front, level topline, good quarters.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH
1st Alubyc Georgia (Q) J & J Mackender
What a cracker, caught my eye straight away (rather naughty as well). Lovely balance, cracking head and expression, excellent neck into well laid shoulders, straight front, good bone, nice feet, level topline, short coupled, moved well from excellent quarters. Has the quality to reach the top.
2nd Annador Just Remember (V) J Fall
Similar remarks apply with very little to chose between the first two. Lovely head and expression, good neck and shoulders, nice spring of rib, straight front, again moved well.
3rd Tahmero Caddys Lark (V) I Nicholl
Not quite sure of herself but has all the essentials. Lovely neck and shoulders, straight front, level topline, short coupled.
4th Goldog Alpine Keely (N) A Brophy
Balanced head, good neck and shoulder, well sprung ribs, stifles just need to improve.

PUPPY BITCH
1st Ramgold Ritzlyn (N) M & R Ramsay
Balanced outline, nice head and expression, good pigment, straight front, well boned, super angulations front and rear, deep well sprung ribs, cover the ground well.
2nd Fernfall Stand Byme (V) C Gibson
Good moving bitch, not quite the balance of 1, lovely head, straight front good bone, level topline.
3rd Fernfall Ongolden Pond (V) D & K Cunningham
Nice outline, just needs to improve stifles, good neck and shoulder, nice forechest, good front movement.
4th Beaucroft By Design (V) J & B McAdam
Similar remarks apply just prefer more bend of stifle. Straight front, well boned, tight feet, level topline.

JUNIOR BITCH
1st Coombehill Annabelle (Q) D & M McKittrick
Beautiful outline, lovely balanced head, good pigment, straight front, well boned, good brisket, nice feet, good depth and spring of rib, short coupled, level topline, covered the ground with ease. Reserve Challenge Bitch.
2nd Ralun Chartered West (W) C Lynch
Not quite the balance of 1 but, similar remarks apply. Nice head, good pigment, straight front, well boned, good spring of rib, level topline, just needs a bit more drive from the hindquarters.
3rd. Tiptree Ttycom Tchade (S) I Nicholl
Nice bitch, excellent pigment, good front, well boned, slightly long caste, excellent quarters used to advantage well let down hocks.

INTERMEDIATE BITCH
1st Goldshyne Majestick Maid (V) K Kilgour
Beautiful balance, lovely head, good pigment, straight front, nice forechest, tight feet, good neck and shoulder, excellent topline, lovely free striding movement, super rear angulations.
2nd Ch Buffalo Blush n Bride (N) A & P Kewish
Similar remarks apply, excellent neck and shoulder, good depth and spring of rib, nice quarters, just preferred first on movement.
3rd Tasvane Elizabeth (V) A & C Kaspura
Not quite the balance of the two above, beautiful head and expression, good pigment, straight front, good bone and feet, nice turn of stifle.

AUSTRALIAN BRED BITCH
1st Ch Tweedwater Brengwain (T) J & B McAdam
Balanced outline, pleasing head, reachy neck into well laid shoulders, straight front, good brisket, tight feet, level topline, well sprung ribs, moved with drive from well muscled quarters.
2nd Fantango Romancin T’Stone (N) J Dulke
Good neck and shoulder, straight front excellent spring of rib, level topline, good quarters, in nice hard condition, not quite the length of coat at the moment.
3rd Ch Keridee Classic Cameo (N) D Dekkar & K Stephens
Nice outline, pleasing head and expression, good pigment, muscular neck into good shoulders, well sprung ribs, moved well from nice rear angulation.

OPEN BITCH
1st Ch Ramgold Rhyme n Reason (N) M & R Ramsay
What a wonderful ambassador for the breed. Lovely outline, beautifully balanced head set on a reachy neck into excellent lay of shoulder, straight front, good brisket, well boned, good forehand, nice spring of rib, level topline, short coupled, excellent bend of stifle, good length of second thigh to well let down hocks, all this producing a lovely free flowing action. Challenge Bitch and Runner Up In Show. Such a difficult choice between best dog and best bitch.
2nd Ch Glenregal Royal Elegance (W) L Robinson
Nice overall balance pleasing head, good pigment, lovely neck and shoulders, straight front, just slightly down on her pasterns at the moment, level topline with good rear drive from excellent quarters.
3rd Ch Akaisha Grandprix Feva (S) J & B Moore
Good substance, very typical head and expression, reachy neck into excellent shoulder angulation, straight front well sprung ribs, good quarters, nice let down to hock.

R SILLENCE