Critique from Ms R Wallis (VIC)
May 2000
First of all I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to judge your
Championship Show, this has been one of the highlights of my judging career.
I also appreciated your good sportsmanship in accepting my decisions.
Most would have realised early in my judging that I was looking for a Golden
with depth of body, substance and overall balance. I was also trying to reward
dogs with level toplines and head planes in each class where possible.
Eye colour was exceptional throughout the whole entry. It was wonderful to see
such dark brown eye colour in all but a handful of exhibits. Strong scissor
bites with full dentition was apparent in almost all exhibits.
I feel the depth of quality in the bitches was more pronounced that the dogs,
which bodes well for the future of the breed.
Both my Challenge Dog and Bitch exhibited the hallmark characteristics of a
typical Golden Retriever and whilst my final decision was very close the bitch
won the day with her exceptional, smooth movement and her outstanding happy
temperament.
Once again thank you for such a wonderful day and young marvellous hospitality.
BABY PUPPY DOG (10 entries, no absentees)
A lovely class of babies.
1st Dykinta Grand Slam Captivated me from the moment he entered the ring. His
exceptional balance for his young age combined with his lovely head and
expression commanded his first placement. [S: Rainscourt Auld Lang Syne (Imp UK)
D: Perrecca True Love DOB: 31/10/99 Owner: Mrs W Atkins]
2nd Perrecca Zig Zag Was similar in type to my first placegetter but was
beaten by the maturity of same. [S: CH Stanroph School Boy (Imp UK) D: Perrecca
Iolanthe DOB: 14/11/99 Owner: Mrs C Perry]
3rd Dykinta Winchester Gave to the other placegetters on age and maturity. He
moved so well for his tender age, full of confidence for such a baby. [S:
Alibren Son of a Gun (Imp UK) D: Dykinta Prime Time DOB: 28/1/00 Owner: Mrs W
Atkins]
4th Coombehill Archer - [S: CH Maetyme Aramis D: CH Coombehill Annabella DOB:
6/12/99 Owner: D & M McKittrick]
MINOR PUPPY DOG (7 entries, 1 absentee)
1st Shtar Billy The Kid A beautifully balance masculine youngster. [S: CH
Tahmero Lottys Sundancer D: Maiadene Stolford Paige (Imp NZ) DOB: 1/8/99 Owner:
M & P OSheehy]
2nd Goldshyne Cassablanca This was a close decision for the blue ribbon. Very
similar in type to the first place winner. On another day these first two
placements could have been reversed. [S: Ribbonwood Touch of Envy D: Goldshyne
Abetter League DOB: 21/8/99 Owner: Fordville Kennels]
3rd Dobro Secret Agent A lovely puppy, slightly longer cast, gave to the first
two in head. [S: CH Stanroph School Boy (Imp UK) D: Jonesh Emily Bronte (AI)
DOB: 7/9/99 Owner: Mrs L Molnar]
4th Martygold Flying School [S: CH Stanroph School Boy (Imp UK) D: Aursauver
In Brodie DOB: 14/9/99 Owner: Mrs C Stirton]
PUPPY DOG (5 entries, 1 absentee)
1st Cojalei Mr Bo Jangles This puppy displayed a wonderful front combined good
length of neck and his overall balance gave him the first place on the day. [S:
Goldtreve Gamekeeper D: Kylanee Miss Chelsea DOB: 7/5/99 Owner: A & Mrs L
Standish]
2nd Goldshyne Millennium Pushed the first placegetter very hard and whilst
better in head, he gave in front construction to the winner. [S: Ribbonwood
Touch of Envy D: Goldshyne Chain Reaction DOB: 12/7/99 Owner: Goldshyne Kennels]
3rd Goldallure Radison Once again a lovely puppy but maturity beat him on the
day. [S: CH Ramgold Radison D: Phileni Phantasia DOB: 24/7/99 Owner: Mrs S
Conyers]
JUNIOR DOG (4 entries, no absentees)
1st CH Dykinta Cause F Applause Balance combined with lovely movement won this
dog his first place ribbon. [S: Perrecca Talk O The Town D: CH Dykinta Sweet
Dixie CDX DOB: 2/11/98 Owner: Mrs W Atkins]
2nd Yellowfetch Eh Oh Once again a close decision. While he also possessed a
good neck into shoulders he was beater by the better movement of the first
placegetter. [S: Dewmist Silverado (Imp SWD) D: CH Yellowfetch Liberty Lass DOB:
4/12/98 Owner: C & Mrs K Lynch]
3rd Phileni Golden Bear Needs more time to mature, a lovely youngster but
still needs time to grow into himself. [S: CH Sandusky Klammer CDX D: Phileni
Waltzin Matilda DOB: 8/4//99 Owner: Mrs J Schwebel]
INTERMEDIATE DOG (9 entries, 1 absentee)
1st Fantango Sergeant Pepper Possessed good balance combined with a lovely
head atop a good neck which flowed into a level topline. [S: CH Yellowfetch
Burnin Bush D: CH Fantango Rumour Has It (IID) DOB: 25/8/98 Owner: Mrs K
Tomlinson]
2nd Ribbonwood Touch of Envy Another good type, but head was not quite what I
was looking for. [S: CH Diogenes Stacked Deck D: CH Ribbonwood Broadway Hit DOB:
21/11/97 Owner: Parkridge Kennels]
3rd Phileni Pheonix Rising Once again good type, but not quite up to the
quality of the first two. [S: CH Sandusky Klammer CDX (Imp SWD) D: Phileni
Ramblin Rose DOB: 13/1/98 Owner: Mrs E Pearman]
4th Ramgold Roanokee - [S: CH Sandusky Klammer CDX (Imp SWD) D: Ramgold
Romanelle DOB: 19/3/98 Owner: D & M McKittrick]
AUSTRALIAN BRED DOG (6 entries, 1 absentee)
1st GRAND CH Keridee Thats Harrison A nice moving dog, with good overall
balance combined with a pleasant head and strong neck which flowed into good
shoulders. [S: CH Goldsirius Iz Fantastic D: CH Keridee Thats Hollie CD DOB:
10/2/97 Owner: Miss D Dekker & Mrs K Stephenson]
2nd CH Lalgwyn Wild Irish Lord Good type and move but not quite the balance of
the first. [S: CH Lalgwyn Nobleheritage D: CH Lalgwyn Forgetme Knot DOB: 27/1/94
Owner: M & Mrs J Morris]
3rd CH Perrecca Showman His good movement won this dog his third ribbon. [S:
GRAND CH Deanchel Love Me Tender D: Dykinta Prime Time DOB: 22/8/97 Owner: Mrs C
Perry]
4th CH Goleron Blaze - [S: CH Montego Phantom Opera D: Robargo Juneu Amba DOB:
17/8/95 Owner: SA & Mrs R Niddrie]
OPEN DOG (9 entries, 1 absentee)
1st CH Annador Just It and Abit My DCC and RU in show. This dog commanded my
attention in the line up with his wonderful balance, breed type and masculine
appearance without the slightest hint of coarseness. His neck flowed so well
into his smooth shoulder and level topline. Truly a quality dog. [S: CH Annador
Just It and Abit D: CH Fernfall Cleneyre DOB: 11/5/96 Owner: Goldshyne Kennels]
2nd CH Yellowfetch Olympic Gold My RES CC. Once again teemed with breed type.
Whilst slightly better in head to the winner, he gave in topline to the winner.
This dog also had a good front. [S: Tasvane Indiana (Imp UK) D: CH Yellowfetch
Liberty Lass DOB: 10/5/96 Owner: S A & Mrs R Niddrie]
3rd CH Yellowfetch Burnin Bush Pushed the second place winner very hard but
was just out moved in the end. [S: Tasvane Indiana (Imp UK) D: CH Yellowfetch
Liberty Lass DOB: 10/5/96 Owner: C & Mrs K Lynch]
4th CH Brailani Hyland Maistro [S: Tinytuppins Arabis D: CH Brailani Bright
Eyes DOB: 25/12/91 Owner: Miss L Wallwork]
BABY PUPPY BITCH (11 entries, 3 absentees)
Once again a lovely class of babies
1st Dykinta Genuine Class Such a good type with great balance for her age
along with her lovely head and expression stole the first place ribbon for her.
(I noted after the show this was a litter mate to the baby puppy dog winner,
obviously a litter full of quality). [S: Rainscourt Auld Lang Syne (Imp UK) D:
Perrecca True Love DOB: 31/10/99 Owner: Mrs W Atkins]
2nd Montego Curtain Call Once again a lovely baby puppy with a pretty head and
overall balance, beaten by the confident air of the first placegetter. [S:
Willowlawn The Entertainer (Imp UK) D: Goldtreve Camrose Star (AI) DOB: 23/11/99
Owner: R R Easton]
3rd Alnclair Lady Elizabeth Not quite as good as the first two at this stage.
But shows plenty of promise for a bright future with maturity. [S: CH Ramgold
Radish D: CH Tulamore Sparkler DOB: 15/12/99 Owner: W & S McGrath]
4th Fernfall Celebration - [S: CH Tamesis Tobias D: Fielday First Class DOB:
22/1/00 Owner: Rev Fr P Gambin]
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (7 entries, 1 absentee)
I found this class a joy to judge as the quality was high throughout.
1st Dobro Secret Fantasy Such solid movement for a puppy of her age, combined
with the lovely breed type. But her overall balance was superior in this class
and gave her the first place ribbon. [S: CH Stanroph School Boy (Imp UK) D:
Jonesh Emily Bronte (AI) DOB: 7/9/99 Owner: Mrs L Molnar]
2nd Goldfleece Lemon Ruski Very close in quality to the first place winner.
She had a lovely head, but was not quite as together or as balanced as the
winner. [S: Justley Spirit Of The Sun D: Glentreve Silver Fern (Imp NZ) DOB:
23/10/99 Owner: M & J Matthews]
3rd Annacon Irish Song Again a very lovely puppy with great reach of neck and
good shoulder placement, but not quite as mature in looks as the first two. [S:
CH Lalgwyn Irish Lord D: Balandra Carousel CD DOB: 29/10/99 Owner: M & K Easman]
PUPPY BITCH (6 entries, 1 absentee)
1st Giltedge Jane Eyre A great moving puppy with lovely balance and a
beautiful head. She possessed a wonderful front and strong hindquarter. [S: CH
Stanroph School Boy (Imp UK) D: Fantango in Poppyfields DOB: 5/5/99 Owner: C & L
Jones]
2nd Cojalei All That Jazz Well angulated front and rear but did not move quite
as well as the first placegetter. [S: Goldtreve Gamekeeper D: Kylanee Miss
Chelsea DOB: 7/5/99 Owner: A & Mrs L Standish]
3rd Goldshyne All That Jazz Not as steady as the first two. [S: Ribbonwood
Touch of Envy D: Goldshyne Chain Reaction DOB: 12/7/99 Owner: Parkridge Kennels]
JUNIOR BITCH (14 entries, 2 absentees)
1st Goldfleece Fly So High Lovely head, well angulated hindquarters. Very good
breed type, making it easy to award her the first place in this class. [S:
Alibren Son of a Gun (Imp UK) D: Stanroph Solo Flight (Imp UK) DOB: 19/4/99
Owner: Mrs L Molnar]
2nd Perrecca Waterwings Not the head properties of my winner but pushed hard.
Certainly a bitch with a future. [S: CH Perrecca Ridgewell D: CH Perrecca
Prelude DOB: 27/11/98 Owner: Mrs L Molnar]
3rd Llangollen Vain Promise Also good type with pleasing front assembly,
topline and covered ground well. [S: CH Lawnwoods Rustic Rian (Imp UK) D: CH
Tahmero Pips Promise DOB: 2/2/99 Owner: G & K Coenen]
4th Perrecca Willowwood - [S: CH Perrecca Ridgewell D: CH Perrecca Prelude DOB:
27/11/98 Owner: Mrs C Perry]
5th Montego Airs N Graces - [S: CH Nieghan New Adventure CD (Imp UK) D:
Goldtreve Camrose Belle (AI) DOB: 12/3/99 Owner: R R Easton]
INTERMEDIATE BITCH (11 entries, 1 absentee)
1st Montego Miranda This bitch took my eye as she came into the ring with her
good balance and movement on closer inspection I was taken by her beautiful
head. [S: CH Montego Phantom Opera D: CH Montego Skys The Limit DOB: 22/2/98
Owner: K Atkinson]
2nd CH Keridee Tiger Lily Once again a lovely type that held her topline well,
but did not have quite the movement of the first. [S: Tasvane Indiana (Imp UK)
D: CH Keridee Classic Cameo DOB: 12/3/98 Owner: Miss D Dekker & Mrs K Stephens]
3rd Nireno Holly Go Lightly Again a lovely type but lacked the hind angulation
and quality of head of the first two. [S: CH Sandusky Klammer CDX (Imp SWD) D:
Ramgold Royal Rollica DOB: 5/2/98 Owner: Ms C Morrison]
4th Jonesh Emily Bronte (AI) - [S: ENG CH Ritzilyn Cockney Robin D: CH Jonesh
Xposay DOB: 5/3/98 Owner: Mrs L Molnar]
AUSTRALIAN BRED BITCH (10 entries, 1 absentee)
1st Yellowfetch Desdemona Such a feminine head on this bitch who also
possessed great balance, combined with good angulation both front and rear.
Holding her topline so well on the move. [S: Tasvane Indiana (Imp UK) D: CH
Yellowfetch Liberty Lass DOB: 25/9/97 Owner: C & Mrs K Lynch]
2nd CH Euraidd Reminiscing Very similar to the first placegetter but a little
course in head and heavier in body than the winner. [S: CH Sandusky Klammer CDX
(Imp SWD) D: CH Ramgold Rendezvous CDX DOB: 28/6/96 Owner: Mrs J Dixon & Mrs L
Patterson]
3rd CH Clairedoree Classique Another bitch similar in type to the first two
but gave in hind angulation. [S: CH Ralun Phoenix D: Auzzistar Sherry Delight
DOB: 16/10/94 Owner: Mrs A Kumar]
4th Jonesh Fleet Street - [S: Jonesh Union Jack D: CH Jonesh Xposay DOB: 3/11/96
Owner: C & L Jonesh]
OPEN BITCH (6 entries, no absentees)
1st CH Perrecca Prelude BCC and BIS. The moment this bitch entered the ring I
thought she was my winner. After my individual examination I knew she was the
winner. Her great overall balance, correct breed type and superior movement,
combined with her beautiful neck into shoulders and strong hind quarters
impressed me so much, I had no choice but to award her the NO 1 place. [S: GRAND
CH Deanchel Love Me Tender D: Dykinta Prime Time DOB: 7/12/96 Owner: Mrs C
Perry]
2nd GRAND CH Perrecca Paloma RCC Very similar to the first place winner, but
just a little heavier all over with not quite the smoothness of neck into
shoulders. Her position of RCC was well deserved. [S: GRAND CH Deanchel Love Me
Tender D: Dykinta Prime Time DOB: 7/12/96 Owner: Mrs W Atkins]
3rd CH Tahmero Pips Promise Once again a lovely type. But her longer cast only
allowed her a third place in this very strong class of bitches. [S: ENG SH CH &
CH Tasvane Charles Henry (Imp UK) D: CH Cambronze Pippa (AI) DOB: 14/5/95 Owner:
G & K Coenen]
4th MAIADENE STOLFORD PAIGE (Imp NZ) [S: NZ CH Canadoro Highland Lad D:
Maiadene Stolford LGacy DOB: 29/9/94 Owner: M & P OSheehy]
On reading the catalogue after the show I was pleased to note both me BCC and
RES BCC where litter sister. The breeder of these two lovely bitches should be
commended.
UD, Open and Novice Obedience Mr P Oats (NSW)
Novice and Open Gundog Working Test - Mr B M Stitt (NSW)
Interstate sweepstakes, Best Headed, Best Coated & Best Gaited and Junior
Handler Miss C A Baker (NSW)
