Golden Retriever Club of South Australia INC

GRCSA - 2001 Champ Show Critique

 4TH AUGUST 2001

 Judge: Mrs Heather Morris (UK)

 

Although numerically a very high entry, I did find the quality of some exhibits a little disappointing, heads in some cases were very untypical. I found many with small eyes, lack of foreface and narrow muzzles. There were also quite a few light eyes, a couple of undershot mouths and some with misplaced teeth. Movement in some classes left a lot to be desired many "pinning" in front and others moving far too close behind. In general, though, presentation was good. In spite of the above, I found many exceptional exhibits and was most impressed, in particular, with the Baby Puppy Bitch class where even those unplaced with worthy winners and it was literally "hairsplitting" decisions in my final placings.

DOGS

Baby Puppy Dog (9)

  1. Brown’s PIARKI WHAT A MAN. Delightful 3 month old puppy with a most gorgeous head and expression, plenty of bone, good forehand and hind construction, nicely balanced outline. Full of confidence and good on the move.
  2. Parkridges’ PARKRIDGE SUDDEN IMPACT. Very confident "showy" 3-1/2 month old puppy with plenty of bone, pleasing outline, good bend of stifle and quite good on the move.
  3. Dulkes’ FANTANGO IN ERNEST. Nice head and expression, neat feet, reachy neck, well bent stifles, attractive in profile.

Minor Puppy Dog (3)

  1. O’Brien’s SANTAMARIA DOCTORT. Showing much promise, attractive masculine head, good body substance and bone for age. Short-coupled body, good front assembly running into well laid shoulders, shapely hindquarters, making an overall pleasing balance. Moved with confidence and drive. In full coat. Beautifully presented.
  2. Duyahoven’s GOLDOG ALPINE WILDENESS. Pleasing head and expression, reachy neck, balanced outline, well bent stifles, quite good on the move - just preferred front angulation of 1.
  3. Williams’ SAMBINDOR KIPS LUCKY LAD. Although I preferred heads of 1 and 2, lots to like about this youngster – plenty of substance and coat, adequate bend of stifle and movement good when settled.

Puppy Dog (4)

  1. Sholtz’ GOLDJAZZ LORDOV THERINGS. Very attractive head and expression, good in front, well bent stifles and pleasing outline. Although can be allowed to stand carelessly which detracts from his topline, on the move his topline was good. Given time could develop into a nice dog who would benefit from ring training.
  2. Davis’ TAMESIS KALEIDOSCOPE. Attractive head with kindly expression. Plenty of bone, quite nice outline, preferred front and tail carriage of 1. Nice coat.
  3. Griffiths & Higgins AMIRENE BOY DOWN UNDER. Although this dog has a really lovely head and expression, he is very lacking in coat and substance at present. Good on the move when settled. Just needs time.

Junior Dog (12)

  1. Thompson’s KAPARLA WHO SAYS SO. Very eye-catching youngster, Nice head and expression, plenty of bone and substance, super reach of neck, level topline, excellent forehand and hind assembly with strong quarters. Superb balanced outline. In nice coat and condition. Expertly handled – good on the move. Considered for top honours. I’m sure with eventual maturity he will challenge the best.
  2. Lee and Lee-Shirt’s SANTAMARIA GENERAL LEE. Excellent head and expression, strong bone, good level topline, well angulated quarters. Balanced short-coupled body, good on the move.
  3. O’Reillys’ ELBADARI STAR OV ZWION. Another dog with good forehand construction, quite a pleasant head and expression, level topline, balanced outline. Attractive darker coloured coat. Good on the move. Nicely presented.
  4. Kranjnc LEIGHVALLEY FAME ‘N FORTUNE. Attractive head and expression, strong bone, good topline, very well angulated quarters. In good coat and condition and very good on the move.

Intermediate Dog (14)

  1. Moore’s TIPTREE TASLINC TRENIGAN. Very attractive typical Golden head. Plenty of bone and substance, good topline and tailset. Nice short coupled balanced outline. Strong quarters. In nice coat and good on the move.
  2. Jindabo’s BEAUCROFT WHAT ABOUT ME. Quite nice head but slightly light eye. Good bone and substance, lovely reach of neck good layback of shoulder. Well angulated both front and rear with strong quarters. In super coat and condition. Moved well.
  3. Nicholls’ SAMINDOR JINDY JONES. Nice head and expression, strong bone, nice reach of neck, level topline, well constructed with strong hindquarters. Good on the move when settled.
  4. Thompson’s CHALEUR QUIZMASTER. Very pleasing head and kindly expression. Nice reach of neck, attractive outline, excellent bend of stifle, in good coat and moved well.

State Bred Dog (3)

  1. Goodall & Rammell’s SEVANETA CARRIBEAN DREAM. Nice head and expression, lovely reach of good and level topline, excellent front and hind angulation. Shapely outline. In super coat and condition.
  2. Tahmero’s CH. BUIDHE LOVEON CLOUDNYN. Pleasing head and expression, strong quarters, nice outline, in lovely coat and condition, moved a little close behind.
  3. Camm’s CH. PERAMANGK ROHAN CD. Thought this dog was going to win this class but unfortunately I found his temperament rather suspect. Very attractive head and expression, good bone, very balanced outline, in nice coat and condition.

Australian Bred Dog (17)

  1. Kowalski’s AMBERVALLEY ERIK CASIMIR Excellent head and expression, strong bone, neat feet, lovely reach of neck, level topline, short-coupled balanced outline, strong well angulated quarters. Good on the move, nicely handled.
  2. Sterrett’s TASVANE CHEEKY CHARLIE. Very attractive typical Golden head and expression, plenty of bone and substance, level topline, balanced outline, strong quarters with good bend of stifle. Nicely presented and handled.
  3. Fall’s CH. FERNFALL SEA LEGEND. Pleasing head and expression, lovely reach of neck, good topline, short compact body, lovely bend of stifle, good on the move. In lovely coat and condition.
  4. Morrison’s CH. KARPALA NONE BUT THE BRAVE. Nice head and expression, good reach of neck, pleasing outline, excellent bend of stifle. Quite good on the move.
  5. Sheehy’s SHTAR BILLY THE KID. Pleasing head and expression, good bone, nice reach of neck with attractive outline, good topline and very good bend of stifle.

Open Dog (19)

  1. Kelly & Smith’s AUST & ENG CH STANROPH SHOGUN. This dog typifies everything a Golden should be and a joy to go over. A really gorgeous head and expression, excellent front and rear assembly with strong quarters. Superb well balanced short-coupled body, with level topline. So well constructed throughout. Excellent free flowing movement with plenty of drive. Nicely handled and presented. Delighted to award CC.
  2. Thompson’s GR CH CHALEUR ACCLAIM TO FAME. Quite a character very much enjoying his day out. Nice head and expression, good bone, super front and hind angulation, excellent bend of stifle, beautifully balanced outline, moved most soundly. In lovely coat and condition. Close up to winner. RESERVE CC
  3. Goldshyne’s CH. ANNADOR JUST IT AND ABIT . Pleasing head and expression. Strong bone, nice reach of neck and good topline and tailset. Well constructed balanced outline. Excellent bend of stifle. Sound mover. In nice coat and condition.
  4. Niddrie’s CH. YELLOWFETCH OLYMPIC GOLD. Good head and expression. Lovely reach of neck. Attractive well balanced outline. Strong well angulated quarters. Good on the move.
  5. Sterrett’s TASVANE INDIANA. Another very typical Golden head and expression. Good bone and substance, nice and level topline. Strong quarters with good bend of stifle. Nice short-coupled body. Just moved a little "sluggishly" but otherwise nice well-presented dog.

BITCHES

Baby Puppy Bitch (10)

  1. Goldshyne’s GOLDSHYNE COUNTRY ROAD. Headed a lovely class of puppies. Extremely pretty head, lovely reach of neck, good topline and tailset. Well constructed nicely proportioned overall with good turn of stifle and quarters. Moved well when settled. Excellent future prospects.
  2. Kowalski’s AMBERVALLEY JULIANA. Pleasing head and expression, has most of the attributes of 1, very little separated these two. Good forehand assembly, nice outline. Well bent stifles. Confident youngster who moved well.
  3. Dulke’s FANTANGO PUPPET ON A STRING. Another very promising youngster, with attractive head and expression, reachy neck and good topline, nicely proportioned body and good stifles. Good on the move.
  4. Handley’s YELLOWFETCH PIXIE DUST. Pretty head and kind expression, well off for bone, neat feet and nice reach of neck, pleasing outline and good stifles. Good on the move.

Minor Puppy Bitch (8)

  1. Lee and Lee-Shirt’s SANTAMARIA STRENGTH N HONOUR. Litter sister to MP dog winner and so alike and many of the same remarks apply. Lovely head and expression, super reach of neck, lovely short-coupled body, with strong quarters and excellent stifles. In full coat with lots of feathering. Moved with drive and plenty of confidence. Handled to perfection.
  2. Fall’s FERNFALL CHINA ROSE. Another lovely youngster, with an attractive head and expression, lovely reach of neck, ideal shoulders and body construction with no exaggerations, moved positively. Nicely presented and handled.
  3. O’Brien’s CHALEUR TAKE A LOOK. Lovely quality youngster, with attractive head and expression, nice reach of neck, firm topline and good tailset, most pleasing outline. Good movement.

Puppy Bitch (5)

  1. McDonald & Handley’s KERRIEN SUMMER BREEZE. Extremely pretty bitch, with a super neck flowing into good shoulders. Firm topline and good tailset, well constructed and nicely proportioned overall, good turn of stifle. Moved with plenty of drive. Beautifully presented and handled. Should have a bright future.
  2. Moore’s TIPTREE TROISS TUESDAY. Another very pretty bitch with good forehand assembly, balanced outline, good turn of stifle. Movement good.
  3. Parkridge’s PARKRIDGE SPELLBOUND Pleasing head and expression, good bone , nice reach of neck, well constructed body and good on the move

Junior Bitch (16)

  1. Cooke’s JUSTLEY RAZZLE DAZZLE. Very attractive feminine head and expression, plenty of bone, super reach of neck, firm topline and tail well set on. Nicely proportioned well balanced outline. Well bent stifles and strong quarters. Moved with plenty of drive. Nice coat and condition. Beautifully presented and handled. RESERVE CC.
  2. Dulke & Hession’s GOLDTREVE CAMROSE TANGO. Very attractive head and expression, super reach of neck, well laid shoulders. Topline and tailset good as was bone. Liked this one very much and thought she was going to be my winner but unfortunately suffering with "wet tail" today which spoiled her outline on the move, however, standing had a lovely well balanced outline with strong quarters. In lovely coat and handled well.
  3. Hodge’s KAPARLA HOW’S THAT. Very pretty head, good bone, nice reach of neck with a firm topline, well balanced outline with adequate bend of stifle. In nice coat and condition. Good movement.
  4. Moore’s RODENBERRY BRIGHT STREAM. Pleasing head and expression, reachy neck, well balanced conformation, with well turned stifle, in nice coat and condition. Just moved a little close behind.
  5. Ashiya’s ASHIYA WISH UPONA STAR. Nice head and expression, good bone and feet, plenty of neck, good conformation throughout. In super coat and condition. Moved well in front.

Intermediate Bitch (15)

  1. Bourn’s BOURNBEAU FLAMES FEATURE. Attractive feminine head with kind expression, good reach of neck flowing into level topline and good tailset, nicely balanced short-coupled outline with no exaggerations. Strong quarters and well bent stifles . Presented a nice picture both standing and on the move. In lovely coat and condition and moved correctly.
  2. Morrison’s KARPALA JUST AN ILLUSION. Close up to 1. Pleasing head and expression, good bone and feet, nice reach of neck, firm topline, excellent bend of stifle, soundly constructed bitch who moved well. Nicely presented and handled well.
  3. Goodall & Rammell’s CH. SAVANETA BORN TO BE WILD. Lots to like about this 1 – just preferred head of 1 and 2. Lovely reach of neck, with firm topline, well balanced outline, excellent bend of stifle, in lovely coat and condition and sound movement. Nicely presented.
  4. Tahmero’s TAHMERO CADDYS TOKENGIFT. Pleasing head and expression, reachy neck, with firm topline, nicely proportioned overall with good bend of stifle. Coat not at its best but otherwise nice bitch who moved well.
  5. Brophy’s GOLDWIN IDUNS YOUTH. Stronger in head than above – good bone and substance, reachy neck, well balanced overall with strong quarters – carrying a little too much weight at present which pegged her back on movement. In lovely coat.

State Bred Bitch (3)

  1. Goodall & Rammell’s SAVENTA TAHITI SWEETIE. Pleasant head and expression, Nice reach of neck, well off for bone, good topline and strong quarters, balanced short-coupled body. Very happy showgirl with nice "waggy" tail. Good on the move when settled. In super coat and condition.
  2. Hillyer’s CH. WYANDRA HUGS N KISSES. Quite a pleasing head and expression, good overall body properties, with excellent bend of stifle. Good on the move.
  3. Wallis’ BOOLAROO CALAMITY JANE. Head a little lacking in foreface and muzzle but lots to like about this one. She has a nice body with plenty of bone and substance with good quarters and bend of stifle. Good on the move and nicely handled.

Australian Bred Bitch (9)

  1. Moore’s TIPTREE TSAFROPH TSOPHIE. Good head, neck and shoulder placement, strong well angulated quarters, well proportioned body with nice outline, in lovely coat and condition and good on the move.
  2. Davis’ CH. TAMESIS HONEY KISS AN ANGEL. Well balanced bitch with an attractive head and nice reach of neck, good topline, adequate bend of stifle and good on the move.
  3. Fall’s CH. FERNFALL WATERMARK Attractive head and expression, lovely reach of neck and good forehand construction, topline good with good bend of stifle. Attractive darker coloured coat – good on the move.

Open Bitch (6)

  1. Handley’s GILTEDGE VIRGINIA. My star of the day. Most attractive head and expression. Scored in overall body substance, balance and construction, with a super outline, excellent front with good layback of shoulder, firm topline, good tailset, superbly put together with excellent strong well angulated quarters, covered the ground easily with smooth precise movement. Excellent coat presentation and expert handling completed the picture. Delighted to award BITCH CC and finally BEST IN SHOW
  2. Beaucroft’s CH. BEAUCROFT BY DESIGN. Stronger headed bitch with a lovely balanced outline, super fore and rear assembly, plenty of bone and substance, in lovely coat and condition. Preferred head of 1 but liked her a lot.
  3. McDonald’s CH. TASVANE SPRING MORNING. Very pleasing head and expression, sound in all departments, well bent stifles and strong quarters, nice in profile and good on the move.

 

  

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