Show Results 2023

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Friday 7th April East Anglian Gundog Society

~Judge Linda Cole~

1st Graduate Bitch

Saturday 21st January Manchester Championship Show

~ Judge Fiona Clarkson (Drumkilty) ~

1st Special Beginners 

This win gives Gina her final points needed for her JUNIOR WARRANT (subj to kc approval)

and CRUFTS LIFETIME QUALIFICATION

In agreement with the dog judge Mr Richard Stafford she was awarded 

Best Special Beginner In Breed

and was then shortlisted in the Gundog Special Beginner Group under 

~ Judge Mr D Guy ~

Sunday 15th January Nuneaton & District Canine Society

~ Judge Tracey Best (Ellyest)~ 

2nd Junior

Monday 2nd January Worcester & Malvern Canine Society

~ Judge Ed Casey (Sandylands) ~

1st Junior bitch, 2nd Yearling Bitch, 1st Post Graduate Bitch, 2nd Open Bitch

Any Variety Judge Sam Whiting (Annilann)

1st AV Junior

Sunday 1st January Coventry Ladies Kennel Association

~ Judge Karl Gawthorpe (Waterbrook) ~

1st Junior, 3rd Graduate, 2nd Post Graduate, 1st Mid Limit

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Saturday 31st December Luton Canine Society

~ Judge Tom Johnston ~

3rd Junior, 3rd Graduate, 2nd Post Graduate, 3rd Open Bitch

~ Any variety Judge Ray Macdonald ~

2nd AV Junior, 1st AV Graduate

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Sunday 18th December Oakengates & District Canine Society

~ Judge Collette Perkins ~

3rd Junior, 3rd Post-graduate 

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Sunday 11th December Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show

~ Judge Gail Brodie (Chadzo)

VHC Junior Bitch, VHC Yearling Bitch

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Saturday 3rd December Coventry Gundog Society

~ Judge Scott Williamson (Sandti) ~

2nd Junior Bitch, 1st Post Graduate

'Attractive eye-catching outline, larger frame, beautiful head with a dark eye, always fully focused on her handler, super clean neck, deep chest, straight legs with good feet, well angulated throughout, firm topline standing & on the move, correct tail set & carriage. Moved well'

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Sunday 20th November The Golden Retriever Club

~ Judge Christine Haxton (Dantassie)

3rd Junior Bitch, 3rd Yearling Bitch, 2nd Undergraduate Bitch

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Sunday 6th November Berkshire Downs & Chilterns GRC Champ Show

~ Judge Isobel Cuthill (Mousseglen) ~

2nd Junior Bitch, Reserve yearling Bitch, 1st Undergraduate Bitch

'Scopier bitch than one. Excellent forehand and good topline. Pleasing head and expression.

Covered the ground so well and soundly'

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Thursday 27th October Midland Counties Canine Society Championship Show

~ Judge Garry Golder (Summeramba) ~

1st Junior Bitch, 1st Special Beginners Bitch, Best Special Beginner

'Have seen this youngster in the ring before and liked her, and going over her didn’t disappoint me.

Sweetest of expressions, dark eye, correct front angulation, good length of neck, very balanced for age, moved at one with handler'

~ Special Beginners Gundog Group Judge Ann Ingram ~

Group 3

'the very feminine Golden Retriever, shown in good coat and condition with a lovely head and kind expression, strong arched neck, good ribcage, moved soundly '

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Sunday 16th October Stroud & District Canine Society

~ Judge John Millward ~

2nd Puppy, 1st Junior, Reserve Best Of Breed, Best Opposite Sex 

'This 11 month old girl pressed the winner hard despite the quality of the first. Beautiful feminine bitch with a very pleasing outline. Super top line maintained whilst moving very steadily. Elegant reach of neck with attractive head.

Striking angulation both fore and aft. Pleased to award Reserve Best of Breed & Best Opposite Sex'

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Wednesday 12th October Gundog Society of Wales Championship Show

~ Judge Hilary Male ~

Reserve Puppy Bitch, 2nd Undergraduate Bitch

'Compact bitch who presented a pleasing outline, feminine head, clean neck, forelegs straight with good bone, good spring of rib, short loin, move soundly'

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Saturday 8th October Rugby & District Canine Society

~ Judge Graham Stirk (Grakar) ~

1st Puppy, 2nd Junior

'11 month old mid golden bitch with lots to like with a very feminine head, dark expressive eyes and well set ears. She is balanced throughout with a good reach of neck flowing into well laid back shoulders has good depth and spring of rib for age, firm level topline and lovely tail action. Straight forelegs with good bone, tight feet and muscular hindquarters which enabled her to move freely with reach and drive, BP & PG4'

~ Group Judge Karen Stirk (Grakar) ~

Gundog Puppy Group 4

'Mature golden retriever bitch with a pleasing head. Strong neck, correct lay of shoulder and straight front. Good depth to body. Firm topline and good tailset'

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Saturday 1st October West Bromwich & Wednesbury Canine Society

~ Judge Mr Keith Groom (Grunjagen) ~

2nd Puppy D/B, 1st Junior D/B

'This girl has a very pleasing head shape with good expression and dark eye, clean neck leading to well formed front, chest deep, she held a good top-line flowing through to rear assembly, tight feet moved out true, shown well'

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Sunday 25th September Stoke-On-Trent Gundog Society

~Judge Alistar Moss (Enryb)~

2nd Puppy D/B, 2nd Junior D/B

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Saturday 24th September Northern Golden Retriever Association

~Judge Dawn Youngson (Treeveville)~

2nd Puppy Bitch, 1st Junior Bitch, 1st Undergraduate Bitch, 1st Graduate Bitch

"Mid gold bitch, feminine head, correct dark eye, nice length of neck ,good shoulder placement, short coupled, straight front, neat feet, in good coat, moved and showed well with her handler."

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Sunday 18th September Darlington Dog Show Society Championship Show

~Judge Ian Briggs (Largymore)~

3rd Puppy Bitch, 2nd Novice Bitch

'Well presented feminine girl with a well balanced head and good pigment. nice front. Close coupled, with good rear angles and well let down hocks. Tail set and top line good, stood well and moved around ring well.'

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Monday 29th August Leicester City Canine Society

~Judge Jennifer Clark (Sunnyoak)~

2nd Puppy D/B

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Saturday 27th August Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club Championship Show

~ Judge Catherine Collins (Erinderry) ~

3rd Puppy Bitch, 3rd Novice Bitch

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Saturday 20th August Huntingdonshire Canine Society

~ Judge Mr Ray Macdonald ~

1st Puppy, 1st Junior, Best Puppy In Breed, Reserve Best Of Breed

'This lovely feminine 9mth bitch headed up an interesting class. Lovely head with dark eye and soft expression. Super forequarters, well laid shoulders, straight front and good forechest. Super bone and feet. Level topline over well sprung ribs of good depth. Good rear angles with good turn of stifle. Steady, true mover. Very nice puppy. BP and RBOB. So pleased that she went on to win Puppy Group 3.'

~ Gundog Group Judge Mrs Arene Tester ~

Gundog Puppy Group 3

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Thursday 18th August The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show

~ Judge Mrs Jacqui Ward ~

1st Puppy Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch In Breed

'9 months old feminine puppy of lovely make, shape and substance. She is balanced in outline, lovely head, dark eye, kind alert expression. Straight forelegs with good bone and feet. She was presented in super condition and was very sound on the move with excellent reach and drive.'

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Sunday 14th August Bournemouth Canine Association Championship Show

~ Judge Mrs Vicky Clarke-Gear (Ousevale) ~

2nd Puppy Bitch, 3rd Novice Bitch

'My notes say..."come on a treat" since i judged her in a puppy walk back in the spring. Loved everything about her. Pretty head, good conformation all through. Attractive mid golden wavy coat gleaming in the sun. Moved effortlessly and keeping her shape around the ring.

Totally at one with her handler. Another with a bright future.'

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Wednesday 10th August The United Retriever Club Championship Show

~ Judge Mr F Kane ~

VHC Puppy

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Sunday 24th July Leeds Championship Show

~ Judge Sandra Marshall (Lowerdon) ~

1st Special Beginners Bitch 

'Presented a pleasing, balanced shape, she has a feminine head and is well bodied, movement was free and sound'

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Saturday 16th July Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Premier Show

~ Judge Paulina O'Gorman (Berrymeade) ~

3rd Puppy

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Sunday 3rd July Windsor Championship Show

~ Judge Anne Orzel (Braxton) ~

2nd Minor Puppy Bitch, Reserve Puppy Bitch, Reserve Novice Bitch

'Another lovely baby, appealing head & expression. Good front construction and bone. Tight feet, level topline and correct quarters. Just not quite as positive on front movement today as 1st but held a strong outline on the move using her quarters to advantage.'

Gina was also shortlisted down to the last 7 in the puppy bitch stakes class

under judge Mr Nigel Luxmoore- Ball

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Saturday 2nd July Berkshire Downs & Chilterns Golden Retriever Club (Open Show)

~ Judge Miss Katie Kelly (Zenevieva) ~

2nd Minor Puppy Bitch, 3rd Puppy Bitch, 2nd Novice

'So much to like about this puppy. Feminine head with a lovely dark eye and super pigment. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder, good front assembly. Deep chested, short coupled and good bend of stifle. In a lovely pale gold coat. Moved well.'

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Saturday 25th June Blackpool Canine Society Championship Show

~ Judge Cathy McShane (Rigerin) ~

3rd Minor Puppy Bitch

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Saturday 12th June Three Counties Agricultural Society Championship Show

~ Judge Julie Williams (Trebettyn) ~

3rd Minor Puppy Bitch

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Saturday 4th June Golden Retriever Club Of Northumbria Championship Show

~ Judge Doreen McGugan (Invergoil/Culzean)

3rd Minor Puppy Bitch

2nd Maiden Bitch

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Tuesday 31st May Boston & District Canine Society

~ Judge Alison Scutcher (Winsleywood) ~

3rd Puppy 

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Sunday 29th May Shropshire Gundog Society

~ Judge Maria Fosdike (Meiepere)

1st Puppy Bitch, 1st Novice Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch

'Very nicely balanced & proportioned puppy, well made and standing foresquare with a lovely head and kind alert expression. Feminine throughout with good bone, feet and substance. Looking just right for her age and despite giving her handler a bit of a hard time on the move she strode out well with excellent reach and drive. One i liked a lot and was delighted to award her best puppy bitch'

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Saturday 14th May Loughborough & District Canine Society

~ Judge Jacqueline Bayne ( Corranroo) ~

2nd Puppy D/B

'6 month female. Very pretty head with kind eye and gentle expression. Good layback of shoulder, well off for bone. Good spring of rib and bend of stifle.'

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Saturday 7th May Birmingham National Championship Show

~ Judge Paula Edwards (Lovehayne)

2nd Minor Puppy Bitch 

'Quality and close to 1st. Balanced head with kind expression, excellent reach of neck flowing

into well laid shoulders.

Well presented and shown, moved out with good reach and drive.'

This win qualifies Gina for CRUFTS 2023!!!

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