Flatcoated Retriever Club of Scotland

Open Show Show Saturday 15 October 2022

Judge: David McCubbin (Contar)

Thank you to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at your well organized Open Show, I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging in the pleasant atmosphere, a huge thank you to all the exhibitors who brought their beautiful dogs for me to go over, you all took the best dog home on the day. Thank you so much to my ring stewards who kept the day running efficiently with good humour.

On a personal note it was lovely for me to meet up and chat with some friends whom I have not seen for what seems years.

Minor Puppy Dog (2,1a)

1 Buckley’s, Blacktoft Brindisi by Buckleyhill- At only 6 months old this boy showed with enthusiasm and although on his own he well deserved his placing in his class and later I was more than happy to award him Best Puppy in Show, he has a lovely outline both stood and on the move, good moulding to his head with a dark correct eye, ears well set on, nice reach of neck that is well placed into shoulder, he has a good forechest and upper arm which places his front legs well under him, gradual spring of rib carried well back to short coupling, moderate bend to stifle, moved with enthusiastic ground covering action. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy In Show

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Puppy Dog (3,2a)

1 Buckleys, Blacktoft Brindisi by Buckleyhill

Junior (3, 1a)

1 Walker & Roberts, Gloi Dubh Kristofer Robin JW – Elegant profile to this boy who had only just moved up to the Junior class, he has a well shaped moulded head with correct earset and almond shaped eye, clean muscular neck well set into balanced well angulated front assembly, good depth and spring to rib, short coupled with moderate bend to stifle and well let down hock, moved true in front and behind and covered the ground well.

2 McConnell's, Feldkirk Fahrenheist at Torrweaving – This boy has also just made the move up to Junior and looks as though he has just stretched off a bit giving a more upright appearance than 1, longer moulded head head than 1 with eye of good colour and shape, good neck placement, moderate front angulation, straight front legs and good feet all round, good spring to rib, well angulated behind, moved with good reach in front. 

Maiden Dog (0)

Novice Dog (3,1a)

1 Buckley's, Blacktoft Brindisi by Buckleyhill

2 McConnell's, Feldkirk Farenheist at Torrweaving

Undergraduate Dog (1,0a)

1 McNeills, Finhamspride Cupid – Balanced outline to this boy, masculine balanced head with dark correct shaped eye, small ears well set on, strong neck well placed in well laid back shoulder, slightly stteper in upper arm, straight front legs and well arched feet, moderate springing to rib, moderately bent stifle with good let down of hock, moved with good reach in front.

Graduate Dog (3,1a) 

1 Reekie's, Skyloch Have A Say – This boy caught my eye when he entered the ring, I loved his racy type and outline that still held masculine breed type, Good moulding to head with correct almond shaped dark eye, small ears well set on, Long muscular neck well set into shoulder of good lay, good return to upper arm, straight well boned legs and strong feet all round, good depth and spring of rib carried gradually back to short coupling, good bend to stifle and strong second thigh with well let down hock, moved with long reach in front and strong driving action giving a smooth, balanced ground covering action when viewed in profile. I was delighted to award him Best Dog and later in the day he was my choice for Best In Show.

2 Breen's, Skyloch Say It Like It Is – Litter brother to my class winner this boy is heavier set than him with a good outline, masculine head with good dark eye, good reach of neck and good angles to front assembly, he was carrying a little excess weight across the shoulder today, strong bone and good feet, well sprung deep rib, good bend to stifle, moved with good reach in front but not quite the width behind of 1.

Post Graduate Dog (6,1a)

1 Reekie's, Skyloch Have A Say

2 Walker & Roberts, Gloi Dubh Just One Look – A pleasing racy outline to this happy boy, leaner type than the class winner, nicely moulded head with correct dark almond eye, small ears nicely set on, good reach of neck well set into well laid back shoulder, good length and angle to upper arm, straight front legs with good bone and good feet all round with well arched toes, well sprung rib carried back to short coupling, moderate bend to stifle and good let down of hock, moved with enthusiasm and strong rear drive, close up to 1 in this class but I just preferred the overall balance of my class winner.'

3 Grant's, Westoncruive Black Aurora

4 Stewart's, Candidacasa Final Encore at Eskside

Limit Dog (6,2a)

1 Huyton's, Hightyne When I Fall In Love – Masculine well made boy with balanced outline, pleasing head with good moulding, dark eye and small ear carried close to head, strong neck well set into well angulated front, strong bone and round feet, deep well sprung rib carried well back to short coupling, well bent stifle with strong thigh, moved out and back with good front reach and strong rear drive. Reserve Best Dog

2 Flynn's, Finhamspride Kovu among Rodsdream – Leaner racier type than the class winner with pleasant outline, good moulding to skull, dark correct shaped eye, good reach of neck and balanced well angulated front, well sprung rib, moderate bend to rear stifle, did not move with the accuracy and drive of my class winner.

3 Buckley's, Steelriver Hit The Beach with Buckleyhill

4 Hutchison's, Islstrom Torran

Open Dog (2,1a)

1 McNeill's, Finhamspride Cupid

Veteran Dog (3,0a)

1 McConnell's, Feldkirk Fearghal at Torrweaving – Seven year old boy of masculine strong boned type, balanced head with good moulding, dark eye of correct shape, small well set on ears, long neck that was set into well angled shoulder, strong tight feet all round, good depth and spring to ribs that were well carried back, moderately bent stifle with good let down of hock, moved with good front reach but I would have liked a little more width behind.

2 Douglas’s, Plainfires Quintessential Greenbayhill (Imp Che) – Lighter framed boy than 1 with a pleasing moulded head, good reach of neck, well laid back shoulder, slightly steeper upper arm, moderate ribbing and slightly longer cast, well bent stifle and second thigh with well let down hock, did not have quite the drive or reach of my class winner today.

3 McCormick's, Steelriver Sun’s Up

Minor Puppy Bitch (2,1a)

1 Stevenson's, Caci’s Magic In Every Moment at Steelriver (Imp Swe) NAF – I believe this was this sweet little girl's first show today and she handled it really well, feminine head with dark eye and pigment, good length of neck, adequate ribbing and bone for her age, good feet, front extension and drive at rear. Best Puppy Bitch

Puppy Bitch (2,1a) 

1 Stevenson's, Caci’s Magic In Every Moment at Steelriver (Imp Swe) NAF

Junior Bitch (7, 1a)

1 Thomson's, LlantrussaWinter Dreams – Elegant outline to this girl, nicely moulded head with good ear set, adequate length of neck with well placed shoulder, good bone and feet, slightly longer cast with good rear angulation, moved well.

2  Riach's, Aricdell Kraienkoppe – More substantial girl than 1, pleasing head with correct shaped dark eye, good reach of neck and well angulated front, correct bone and good feet, gave handler a bit of a hard time but moved well despite that.

3 Macrae's, Candidacasa What A Feelin

4 Huyton's, Hightyne My Blue Heaven

Maiden Bitch (3, 0a) 

1 Mackessack-Leitch’s, Finhamspride Kia – Elegant feminine outline, well moulde head with correct shaped eye, good reach of neck well set into well laid back shoulder, good return of upper arm, good bone and feet, well sprung rib carried well back, moderately bent stifle with well let down hock, moved with easy flowing action.

2 Riach's, Aricdell Kraienkoppe

3 Macrae's, Candidacasa What A Feelin

Novice Bitch (2,0a)

1 Thomson's, LlantrussaWinter Dreams

2 Mackessack-Leitch’s, Finhamspride Kia

Undergraduate Bitch (1,0a)

1 Mackessack-Leitch’s, Finhamspride Kia

Graduate Bitch (4, 0a)

1 McDonald's, Skyloch Final Say – Good type with pleasing outline when stood, nicely moulded head with correct ear set and dark almond eye, adequate bone with good feet, good spring to ribs and short coupled, balanced rear angles which she used to her advantage in the move with a strong driving action.

2 Thorpe's, Montreathmnt Hot Lips – Taller more upright type than 1 with pleasant head and dark eye, well boned throughout with deep well sprung rib, good bend to rear stifle and well let down hock, moved well but did not have the reard rive and accuracy of 1

3 Mackessack-Leitch’s, Finhamspride Kia

4 Reid's, Rainesgift Heaven Sent to Orkhatos

Post Graduate (5, 3a)

1 Thorpe's, Montreathmnt Hot Lips

2 Grant's, Westoncruive Black Aurora – Well made girl with decent head, dark eye, well boned throughout, balanced angulation at both front and rear, not at her most enthusiastic either stood or on the move today.

Limit Bitch (3, 0a)

1 Thomson's, Caci’s The Dream Catcher A Badcall – Larger framed girl of pleasing type and outline, nicely moulded head dark almond eye, small ears well set on, strong bone all round, well angulated at both front and rear with good let down of hock, adequately ribbed, moved well with accuracy and drive at rear.

2 Walker and Roberts’, Jade Vom Wildfortsee at Gloi (Imp Deu) – Stockier type of girl than 1, shorter head but still with correct moulding, correct shape dark eye and well set ears, adequate neck and well laid shoulder, deep well sprung rib carried back to short coupling, moved well with wagging tail, I would prefer her to carry a little less weight than she was today.

3 Huyton's, Go With The Flow Dreams Can Be Joyful by Hightyne

Open Bitch (6, 2a)

1 Huyton's, Sh Ch Hightyne Ramblin Rose – Lovely type of girl presenting with a balanced outline, good length and moulding to head, dark correct eye and small well set ears, good reach of neck that was set well into a well laid back shoulder with balanced return of upper arm, deep well sprung rib carried back to short coupling, well bent stifle with good let down of hock, moved with enthusiasm giving a true action in front and rear. Reserve Best Bitch

2 Wright's, Lacsar Tequila Mockingbird – More upright type than 1 but still well balanced in outline, stronger moulded head with the darkest almond shaped eye, adequate length to neck, balanced front angulation, long well sprung ribs carried back to short coupling, moved well but not quite the accuracy of 1.

3 McDonald's, Sh Ch Steelriver Dance In The Sun at Skyloch

4 Flynn's, Simon Says Home To The Castle (Imp Nor)

Veteran Bitch (3, 0a)

1 Walker and Roberts’, Gloi Dubh Gigha JW – Lots to like about this feminine girl of good type, nicely moulded head with correct shaped hazel eye, well set on ears and alert expression, good reach of neck that is well set into shoulder that is both well laid back and of good length and angle, balanced return of upper arm, correct shape and weight of bone and good feet all round, deep well sprung rib that is carried well back to a short coupling, balanced rear angulation with well let down hock, very attentive to handler whilst moving with enthusiastic accurate action. Best Bitch; Best Veteran In Show and Reserve Best In Show

2 Stevenson's, Steelriver Sun Kissed – Taller rangier type than 1, balanced moulded head of good length with small well set on ears, adequate reach of neck, adequate front angulation, good bone and feet, well sprung ribs, well angulated balanced rear quarters, moved with good reach in front and drive behind.

3 Thomson's, Badcall Petronella