Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club yearbook 2019

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB YEAR BOOK

2019

2019 — Issue No. 71

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Includes events of 2018

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB DIARY OF EVENTS 2019 13th January (Sunday)

OPEN SHOW The Speedwell Rooms, Inkersall Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3JL Judge: Mr Eddie Webster (Benjcroft)

20th April (Saturday)

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Sandylands Centre, Staffordshire County Showground, Western Road, Stafford Dog Judge: Mr Chris Mills (Lembas) Bitch Judge: Mr Jan Roger Sauge (Mambrinos) Referee: Julia Lewis

28th April (Sunday)

A.G.M. Hilcote Miners Welfare, New St, Hilcote, Alfreton, Derbyshire. DE55 5HU

14th July (Sunday)

LABRADOR GARDEN PARTY/FUN DAY Wellfield House, Alrewas, Staffs Fun classes for puppies from age 4 – 12 months, and for veterans special classes for 7+ years.

7th September (Saturday)

OPEN SHOW The Speedwell Rooms, Inkersall Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3JL Judge: Mr John Essenhigh (Brynluan)

Novice and Open Working Tests, and Novice and Open Stakes are being planned for 2019. Information will be circulated by the Field Trial Secretary as soon as possible.

All members and non-members are welcome at any Club event. If you wish for additional information please contact the Hon. Secretary.

You can keep up to date with Club news throughout the year on our website, on the Club’s Facebook page, and in our newsletters sent out to members.

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THE MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB Patron: His Grace The Duke of Rutland Hon. Life Members: Mrs. G. M. Benson, Mr. C. Chase, Mrs. J. M. Hayes, Mrs. S. A. Hill, Mr. A. C. Ireland, Mrs. M. Jewitt, Mr. R. Parker, Mr. A. Saul President: Mrs. J. M. Hayes Chairman: Mrs. M. Hopkinson Vice Chairman: Mrs. J. Hodge Hon Secretary: Mrs. Julia Lewis, 98 Lower Town End Road. Wooldale, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 1QD Tel: 07774 244051 Email: jlewisuk@aol.com Hon Treasurer: Mrs. Joan Walters, Springvale House, Pleasley Road, Whiston, Rotherham S60 4HQ Tel: 01709 362751 Email: sretlaw@blueyonder.co.uk Field Trial Secretary: Mrs. Paula Gravett, 2 Guildway Close, Bonby, North Lincs. DN20 0QT Tel: 01652 618234 Email: sykes_paula@yahoo.co.uk Editor of Year Book: Mrs. Jenny Dobson, 88 Church Lane, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorks. DN4 6QD Tel: 07887 840723 Email: jredobson@hotmail.com Membership Secretary: Mrs. Sharon Lambert, 69 Haddon Street, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 5QB Tel: 01773 590343 Email: midlandcountieslrc@gmail.com Show Secretary: Mr. Ryan Ennis-Holden, Ravenscroft, Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, Lancs. PR4 5JU. Tel: 01772 384725/07984 150977 Email: mariank-labradors@hotmail.co.uk Hon. Auditor: Mr. B. H. Hill, FCCA Bankers: Lloyds TSB GENERAL COMMITTEE Resign 2019: Mrs E Grummitt, Mrs S Lambert, Mr M Neachell, Mrs P Smith, Mr N Woodburn Resign 2020: Miss L Finney, Mrs G Flockton, Miss M Smith, Mrs E Young, Mr H Young Resign 2021: Miss S Bean, Mr R Ennis-Holden, Mr D Hopkinson, Mr M Reynolds, Miss C Rowe Field Trial Sub Committee Paula Gravett, Paul Sykes, Cliff Chase, Joan Hayes, Sue Hill, Emma Sanderson, Deborah Green, Jim Christon, Chris Busse, Margaret Jewitt, Chris Green 4

CONTENTS

Diary of Events 2019..................................................................................................................... 3 Officers and Committee of the MCLRC........................................................................................ 4 Contents........................................................................................................................................ 5 Chairman’s Report 2018................................................................................................................. 6 Editorial......................................................................................................................................... 7 James Hindley Obituary................................................................................................................. 8 MCLRC Code of Ethics & Club Rules ......................................................................................... 9 Membership Information & Subscriptions................................................................................... 14 Accounts/Balance Year ending Dec. 2017..................................................................................... 16 MCLRC Shop.............................................................................................................................. 19 Puppy Register & Advice for the Puppy Buyer............................................................................. 20 Lab Rescue SE & Central Annual Report..................................................................................... 22 Labrador Rescue Contacts & Coordinators.................................................................................. 24 Breed Standard & Points of the Labrador..................................................................................... 26 MCLRC Championship Show Judges 2019................................................................................. 28 MCLRC Championship Show 2018 Best in Show....................................................................... 30 Sandylands Trophy Winner, Award for Crufts RBOB 2018.......................................................... 31 MCLRC Championship Show 2018 Report and Photos.............................................................. 32 MCLRC Championship Show 2018 Trophy winners................................................................... 46 JLC Championship Show December 2018 Report and photos..................................................... 50 MCLRC January Open Show 2018 Report and Photos............................................................... 62 MCLRC September Open Show 2018 Report and Photos........................................................... 70 MCLRC January and September Open Shows 2018 Trophy winners........................................... 77 CC & RCC Winners of 2018...................................................................................................... 81 New Labrador Retriever Champions of 2018............................................................................... 92 The Field Trial Secretary’s Annual Report..................................................................................... 96 Novice and Open Working Tests Horkstow Bridge on 22/04/18.................................................. 97 Novice Working Test at Ancaster on 15/07/18 ............................................................................ 99 Open Working (Cold Game) Test at Ancaster on 22/07/18 ....................................................... 100 Novice I Trial at Roxby on 10/10/18.......................................................................................... 101 MCLRC 24 Dog 2 day Open (Qualifying) Stake on 1st & 2nd October 2018.......................... 102 All Age Stake at The Hall, Boston on 17/10/18.......................................................................... 104 Novice II Trial at Wyton on 23/10/18........................................................................................ 105 Field Trial Trophy winners 2018................................................................................................. 106 Gundog Training Clubs.............................................................................................................. 110 The 2018 I.G.L. Retriever Championship Winners.................................................................... 112 Report on MCLRC Puppy Garden Party 2018 by Hayley Brambles.......................................... 114 Rally and Canicross by Emma Stoker......................................................................................... 116 Labs and Agility by Becci Hodge................................................................................................ 118 No Ordinary Show Dog by Anita Jarvis..................................................................................... 120 Enjoying The Oldies While I Can by Sharon Rogers.................................................................. 122 Article on E.I.C. by Robert White BVetMed PGCertSAS.......................................................... 124 Present Day Stud Dogs 2018...................................................................................................... 126 Index to Kennel Reviews............................................................................................................ 128 Kennel Reviews & Advertisements............................................................................................. 130 Membership Lists....................................................................................................................... 179 Championship Show Judges 2019.............................................................................................. 222 5

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2018 Dear Member,

this year saw all our shows very well entered and beautifully run, and also an extra Championship show. There is a complete set of pictures of all the shows for your enjoyment in the book. Hats off to you Ryan, and along with our Show Manager, Michael Neachell, they all went like clockwork and were much appreciated by all the exhibitors.

Last year’s events were all a resounding success from our first, the January Open Show at Staveley, to our December JLC Championship Show at Stoneleigh. The working tests and trials have enjoyed some wonderful grounds (so very generously given) and some excellent working dogs and judging. All can be seen in the book.

We have an excellent Club shop very ably run

by Mrs Penny Smith that not only gives people the opportunity to purchase high quality items, but is an important part of our revenue. That brings me on to the news that our Treasurer, Mrs Joan Walters will retire from the post in April.

What a TREASURE Joan has been to take this job after David’s death and she has managed the accounts in such meticulous fashion for these last years – Joan you are, and have been, a marvel in this very time consuming job!!!

Please continue to support your events, be they Show or Field, as without you – no Show or Trial.

I wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Successful 2019.

Marion Hopkinson, Chair

2018 has undoubtedly been a very good year for your events, of which the reports and many photographs appear later on in the book.

We have also had quite a lot of changes to the committees who keep this club running so smoothly. Early in the year we had the very good fortune to have Mrs Paula Gravett take on the very busy task of Field Trial Secretary and you will see in the book how well our Field Trials and Working tests have done this season under Paula’s watchful eye. A very big Thank You for all her (and her father’s) hard work.

Another important job to be undertaken is the Membership Secretary, now being done

by Ms Sharon Lambert. This is another year round, constant job which gets extremely busy from New Year onwards (please note the new annual subscription fees). Frank (and Margaret Gawthorpe) have carried out this role for so many years I cannot remember them not doing it – so a HUGE THANK YOU to them both.

And now to tell you of another important change with our new Show Secretary, Mr Ryan Ennis Holden. This is a very big task, done previously by our Vice Chair, Mrs Jackie Hodge for many years, always organising our 3 shows, plus whatever else we have in that category being so well run with everything absolutely ‘on tap’, Jackie is a hard act to follow. Ryan has made the job ‘his own‘, with real enthusiasm and

STOP PRESS Just as the Yearbook was about to go to press we received the sad news that Dr Christopher F. Green, husband of Debbie, former Field Trial Secretary of M.C.L.R.C. for many years, had died aged 60 years, after a short illness. He was a renowned agronomist and had been a very generous sponsor and patron of the Club’s field trials. He will be very sadly missed.

Our sympathy goes to Debbie and the family.

Joan Hayes President

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB Editorial that Michael and Judi Neachell invite us each year to hold this event at their lovely home.

Many thanks to them on behalf of all members.

This year I have included in the Yearbook some articles that demonstrate how our Labradors can enrich our leisure life, beyond competing and winning in the show ring or in a field trial. I do hope you will enjoy reading these articles, as members share the pleasures of “living with a Labrador”, and I would like to thank all of those who have contributed, along with some lovely photos, to this section of the book: Emma Stoker for information on rally and canicross; Anita Jarvis for sharing the joy she has derived from her Labrador, Butty; Becci Hodge for her notes and photos on labs and agility, and Sharon Rogers for her article on picking up with the “oldies”.

Vet, Robert White has again kindly produced a brief but valuable article for the Yearbook on Labrador health issues, this time on EIC, and I’d like to thank him for doing so. Genetic testing should, of course, mean that one is less likely to encounter this, and other similar autosomal recessive conditions.

You will find all our regular features are present in the book, and I would like to thank all those who have helped with their production, Sharon Lambert for her list of CC winners, Gary Johnson for the list of 2018 champions, Gail Flockton for formatting the judges’ critiques, and our photographers whose pictures greatly enhance this publication: Rachel Pattison, Sharon Rogers, Judi Neachell and Sarah Middleton. I would also like to thank our talented designer, Colin Swaffer and last but certainly not least, everyone who has kindly submitted kennel adverts to make this book attractive and colourful.

I hope you will all enjoy reading it, and I wish everyone a happy 2019.

Well here we are again...another year and another yearbook. This one is the Club’s 71st and, as I said in my editorial last year, I do hope it won’t be the last one. However, feel regrettably that it may well be, at least in its present format. As I said last year, the prevailing presence of online media platforms such as Facebook, has resulted in a diminishing number of kennel review submissions, which has more than halved in the past 10 years, and with increasing production and distribution costs, the Club simply cannot afford to sustain this annual expenditure of several thousand pounds.

Committee will be considering the future of the Yearbook in due course, and members notified of any decision in the Club’s newsletter.

In the meantime, it gives me pleasure to present the 2019 book. 2018 was a very busy year for the Club, with an additional championship show, as it was MCLRC’s turn to host the Joint Labrador Club’s Show, which was a particularly enjoyable and festive event, falling as it did just before Christmas. You will find results, critiques and photos of this and of all our shows in the Yearbook. The field trial section has also had a full and successful year, having run extra, new events during the past season, and although we have no reports of any of the events this time, the results and photos appear within.

In July many members would have been shocked and saddened to hear of the passing at a tragically early age, of James Hindley, and a tribute, courtesy of Ann Britton, appears in the book. The Club sends condolences to James’ family and friends.

Our Puppy Garden Party, judged on this last occasion by Hayley Brambles, was as usual a great success; Hayley’s report along with some wonderful photos that capture the fun of the day, kindly supplied by Sarah Middleton, can be found in the book. The Club is very fortunate

Jenny Dobson, MCLRC Yearbook Editor.

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OBITUARY JAMES HINDLEY (1972 – 2018) Cornlands Labradors Like so very many in the Breed, I was saddened to hear of the passing of James Hindley at far too young an age of just 46 years. He awarded CCs in Labradors and judged internationally.

Marion Hopkinson on behalf of Midland Counties Labrador Club wrote on Facebook, “to say we are all shocked to hear of the untimely death of James Hindley will be an understatement.

James has been a member of our club for over 20 years and was very much still involved with his Labradors. The club members who have known James will be with us in sending our sincere condolences to his family”. Similar tributes came from other Breed Clubs too.

Personally, I have known James since he was a young man, initially when he had just finished college and I was attending shows in the Midlands.

He was always smiling, polite, well dressed, and charmingly well mannered.

Whilst James was qualified and initially worked full time in horticulture, about which topic he still had matchless knowledge, Labrador show kennels later benefitted from his care. Eventually he settled at the historic Cornlands Kennel of Peggy Rae in East Anglia. James drove Peggy to the shows.

He was a great help with the dogs and being a good handler, he campaigned the later Cornlands champions to their titles. I well remember awarding, (later Sh Ch), Cornlands Lady Dahlia her first CC and Best of Breed out of an entry of 310 dogs and bitches (and one judge, me, on the day) at City of Birmingham in 2004. As I handed him the Green and White and the Red and White cards, James face was a picture, for once he was stunned into absolute spluttering silence!

Having a brilliant memory, he was a walking horticultural encyclopaedia. With regards to dogs, he could recite any Labrador pedigree one liked to mention, going right back in time. His knowledge of the history of the Labrador and Cavaliers and the well known breeders who had gone before, was unlimited. He had a sparklingly sharp, but kindly wit and was at his best perfectly impersonating well known characters within our dog showing fraternity. Impersonation was his party piece, one such performance I recall being at Dot Gardners (Novacroft) special birthday party

held at Marion Hopkinson’s home. We were all crying with laughter and in stitches. James could well have rivalled Rory Bremner or Billy Connolly for his stage presence and wit, he was so funny.

On Peggy’s demise at a grand old age, Cornlands was passed into James hands. He lived there for the past few years, with his friend, Angus.

Outwardly, fellow Labrador enthusiasts at home and abroad, will remember James as a bright, bubbly, clever and sociable person who appeared to thoroughly enjoy life. Sadly however, there can sometimes be another complex side to such an extrovert public persona and thus it appeared with James. As time went by, following Peggy’s death, his closest friends in Labradors were aware that there was much in life which troubled him. One wishes the clock could be turned back to happier times when he enjoyed the pure fun and laughter of life and friends. That is how we should chose to remember him.

I have four yellow rambler roses now covering a high stone wall and flowering profusely every May in my garden. They were a kind and thoughtfully chosen gift from James after the death of my husband, George. James knew that their profuse, bright yellow button flowers in early spring each year, would bring back fond memories, and now James name is added to those memories. Such a short life. James, the turmoil is over. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. Our sincere condolences go to James’ family and friends.

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB GENERAL CODE OF ETHICS All members of the Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics. Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.

Members will:(1) Properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.

(2) Agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.

(3) Agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.

(4) Abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act. (5) Not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.

(6) Agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.

(7) Not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.

(8) Ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.

(9) Clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.

(10) Only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.

(11) Supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.

(12) Ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.

(13) Not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind, nor sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand-alone items (not accompanying a dog).

(14) Not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.

(15) Agree to breed only from good stock of sound temperament, taking full advantage of eye testing schemes and BVA/KC hip scoring.

(16) Not knowingly use their Labrador Retriever to cross breed, with the exception of producing Assistance Dogs.

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB RULES 1. The name of the Club shall be “The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club” (the Club). The objectives being:(a) To promote and encourage the welfare and interests of the Labrador Retriever. (b) To promote the breeding, improvement and type of the Labrador Retriever, as defined in the Kennel Club Breed Standard. (c) To conserve the best type of working Labrador. (d) To promote Limit, Open and Championship Shows; Working Tests and Field Trials. (e) To ensure that only qualified judges be invited to judge at Shows and that adequate classification is given. (f ) To encourage the Junior and Novice Exhibitor. (g) To educate members in the training, handling and care of Labradors.

2. The Club shall consist of an unlimited number of members, whose names and addresses shall be kept by the Membership Secretary on the Club’s computer, which shall be open to inspection by members or by the Kennel Club. The election of members other than the original members shall be vested solely in the Committee (being the body constituted by Clause 5 below). Candidates for membership shall be proposed and seconded by existing fully paid-up members. Each member shall be entitled to one vote with the exception of the Chairman who will only have a casting vote (one vote for each member of a partnership) upon acceptance of membership. Postal or proxy votes are not allowed.

3. The Annual Subscription of each member shall be £10.00, joint £15.00, junior £3.00 (18 years and under) and £2.00 for bona fide Gamekeepers upon production of signed statements from their employers, payable on January 1st each year. Member’s liability shall be limited to the amount of their subscriptions, and no member shall be entitled to the privileges of the Club if his Subscription is unpaid. If a member’s subscription shall be more than six months in arrears he or she shall cease to be a member of the Club unless satisfactory explanation is accepted by the Committee when, upon payment of all arrears, he or she may be reinstated. Subscriptions of members elected after November 30th shall be deemed to cover the following year.

4. The financial Year of the Club shall be from 1st January to 31st December. A Banking account shall be opened in the name of the Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club in to which all revenue of the Club shall be paid, and from which withdrawals shall be made on the signature of two or more officers one of whom shall be Treasurer.

5. The affairs of the Club shall be conducted by a Committee (the Committee) consisting of not more than 16 members, excluding the President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Field Trial Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Show Secretary, Membership Secretary and Hon. Year Book Editor. The above named Officers shall be ex-officio members of all Committees. The Committee will appoint a Field Trial Sub-Committee consisting of nine members, together with the Hon. Field Trial Secretary.

The Committee will act on behalf of the Club and all its members to promote and further the objectives of the Club. The Committee and Sub-committees must always act in the best interests of the Club and its members, and must manage the Club’s financial and other resources with all due prudence and diligence. The Committee and the Hon. Treasurer will be responsible for regulating all the Club’s financial matters and interests and for ensuring the financial well-being of the Club. If any Committee member or Sub-Committee member at any time becomes aware of any financial or 10

other personal interest that may be perceived as conflicting with the interests of the Club, the member must declare this to the Committee at the next available meeting and it shall be recorded accordingly in the minutes. If such a personal interest may reasonably be perceived as prejudicing the ability of the Committee or Sub-Committee to make a proper decision in the best interests of the Club on any particular item of business, the member will be required to declare such interest and shall take no part in the discussion of such item and shall not be entitled to vote.

6. The entire control and management of the Club shall be vested in the Committee, who shall have power to appoint Sub-Committees as deemed necessary, make by-laws, and decide upon all matters of dispute not provided for by these Rules, subject to final appeal of the Kennel Club. Sub-Committees shall be answerable to the Committee on all matters, and the Chairman of the Sub-Committee shall be a member of the Committee, who will report the Sub-Committee’s activities to the Committee, and is accountable accordingly. All Sub-Committees must take minutes of all their meetings and any other decisions and submit them to the next available meeting of the Committee.

The Committee shall have the right to co-opt members on to the Committee in the event of positions becoming vacant between General Meetings. Those co-opted shall hold office only until the next General Meeting of the Club at which an election of Officers and Committee takes place. A quorum for Committee meetings shall be seven excluding Officers.

In the event of a vacancy occurring on the Field Trial Sub-Committee, the Committee will appoint to the Sub-Committee a co-opted member on the recommendation of the Hon. Field Trial Secretary, who will be responsible for ensuring that such person is suitable and understands the responsibilities of Sub-Committee membership.

7. One third of the Committee longest in office, the President, the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Field Trial Secretary, the Hon. Treasurer, the Hon. Show Secretary, the Hon. Membership Secretary and Hon. Year Book Editor shall retire annually but shall be eligible for re-election and shall be elected by the Annual General Meeting.

Nominations for Officers and one third of the Committee may be proposed by any Member of the Club, provided that the nominations are notified to the Hon. Secretary in writing by 31st January, together with the name of the Proposer and the Seconder, and the Nominee’s agreement to stand. The names of all persons seeking election together with the proposer and seconder will be included in the A.G.M. Notice and circulated to all Members prior to the A.G.M. Nominations for membership of the Field Trial Sub-Committee must be received by the Hon. Secretary in writing by no later than the 31st January each year.

The Committee will determine the nature and content of nominations for membership of all Sub-Committees, and all other relevant procedural matters. Members of the Field Trial Sub-Committee will be appointed by the Committee annually at its first meeting following the A.G.M. Committee members unable to attend a Committee meeting must send an explanation to the Officers and Committee. Committee members attending less than 50% of Committee meetings held during the year, unless their absence is excused by an apology, acceptable to the Committee, must resign before the next A.G.M. but shall be eligible for re-election. Nominations will be required as for Officers and Committee members seeking re-election.

8. The Officers acknowledge that during the month of January each year the Maintenance of Title Fee will be forwarded to the Kennel Club by the Secretary for the continuance of registration and that by 31st July each year, other returns, as stipulated in the Kennel Club regulations for the registration and maintenance of title of societies and breed councils and the affiliation of agricultural societies and municipal authorities, will be forwarded to the Kennel Club. The Officers also acknowledge their duty to inform the Kennel Club of any change of Secretary of the Club which may occur during the course of the year.

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9. The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be held at such times and place as the Committee may appoint, providing that each meeting shall be held within 15 months of the preceding meeting.

The Annual General Meeting will receive the report from the Chairman, the balance sheet and elect Officers and Committee and discuss any resolution duly placed on the Agenda, of which prior notice has been given to the Hon. Secretary by 31st January. No business shall be transacted at an Annual General Meeting unless notice thereof appears on the Agenda, with the exception of routine matters or those, which, in the opinion of the Chairman of the meeting, are urgent.

10. The Hon. Secretary shall be bound to call an Extraordinary General Meeting should he be requested to do so in writing by not less than 20 Members. Fourteen days’ notice shall be given in writing to all members of any General or Extraordinary Meeting, and no such business other than the business stated on the notice calling such Meeting shall be taken, except the passing of Accounts and the election of members of the Committee. Twenty Members to form a quorum.

11. Committee meetings shall be held at such date and place (or if necessary, by email) as the Committee may decide. The Hon. Secretary shall have the power to summon an Emergency Meeting whenever he or she may think it necessary, provided that three clear days’ notice is given of such Emergency Committee Meeting to each Member of the Committee. Seven members to form a quorum.

12. The Annual Report shall be drawn up by the Chairman and circulated before the Annual General Meeting to all members. The certified accounts for the year shall also be presented at the Annual General Meeting and if any member wishes to see them before they are presented then they will be sent a copy on request, by e-mail or by post on receipt by the Treasurer of a stamped addressed envelope.

13. No prizes, cups or subscriptions shall be granted to Shows or Field Trials, which are not held under the Rules of the Kennel Club.

14. In all matters of dispute the Kennel Club shall be recognised as the Final Court of Appeal. Any members who shall be suspended under Kennel Club Rule A42j (4) and/or any member whose dog(s) is/are disqualified under Kennel Club Rule A42j (8) shall cease to be a member of the Club for the duration of the suspension and/or disqualification. If the conduct of any member shall, in the opinion of the Committee of the Club, be injurious or likely to injurious to the character or interests of the Club, the Committee of the Club may, at a meeting the notice convening which includes as an object the consideration of the conduct of the member, determine that a Special General Meeting of the Club shall be called for the purpose of passing a resolution to expel him/her.

Notice of the Special General Meeting shall be sent to the accused Member giving particulars of the complaint and advising the place, date and hour of the meeting that he/she may attend and offer an explanation. If at the meeting a resolution to expel is passed by a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting, his/her name shall thereupon cease for all purposes to be a member of the Club, except that he/she may within two calendar months from the date of such meeting, appeal to the Kennel Club upon and subject to such conditions as the Kennel Club may impose.

15. Any Member may withdraw from the Club by giving written notice to the Hon. Secretary. Provided that each member shall be liable for his subscription for the current year in which such notice is given, and shall have no further claim following resignation on any of the property or funds belonging to the Club.

16. If any member is expelled by the Club for discreditable conduct in connection with dogs, dog shows, trials or competitions the matter will be reported to the Kennel Club in writing within seven days of the expulsion together with all the relevant documents.

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17. In the event of the dissolution of the Club the free assets and property of the Club shall be disposed of as directed by a Special General Meeting called for that purpose, and a final statement of the audited accounts, with a record of the disposal of property of the Club shall be forwarded to the Kennel Club within six months, and the persons named as Officers and Committee of the Club on the last return furnished to the Kennel Club. These Officers and Committee will be held responsible by the Kennel Club for the proper winding up of the Club. All Challenge Cups, and other such items which are the property of the Club and which have not been won outright at the time of dissolution, shall wherever reasonably practicable be returned to the donors, their heirs, executors or assigns but if this is not reasonably practicable such items shall be disposed of in such manner as the Committee shall reasonably determine.

18. This Club shall not join any Federation of Societies or Clubs.

19. The foregoing rules shall form the basis of membership and shall not be added to, altered or amended except at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting, notice of such proposed alterations and additions to be given 14 days prior to the meeting. The Kennel Club must approve any alterations before becoming effective.

20. To comply with Kennel Club rules regarding the submission of annual returns, the Club will utilize the Breed Council Judges Lists, and provide a list of members’ names and addresses.

21. No person whilst an undischarged bankrupt may serve on the Committee of or hold other office or appointment within a Kennel Club registered Society.

22. Any Committee, Sub-Committee Member or officer of the Club shall not be a Committee, Sub-Committee Member or officer of another Labrador Breed Club.

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Single Membership £10.00, Joint Membership £15.00, Gamekeeper £2.00, Joining Fee £5.00, Junior Membership £3.00 (18 Years and under).

Membership includes a copy of the current Year Book.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS An annual year book, notice and information regarding club events, reduced entry fees to MCLRC shows and Field Trials, and preference in the draw for Field Trials. Club trophies and Special Awards are restricted to Members of the Club.

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE ANNUALLY ON 1st JANUARY Payable by cheque (made out to Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club), cash, Paypal, BACS or Banker’s Order (please make sure it is kept up to date).

For your convenience Paypal is available online at www.mclrc.net PLEASE NOTE all cheques must be made out to the Club’s full title as above, and not to MCLRC, as our bank will not accept these, and they will be returned.

BANK TRANSFER account details: Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club, Lloyds TSB Bank, Sort code: 77-15-18, Account no. 20968060.

Enquiries regarding Membership Subscription, requests for additional year books, changes of address, telephone numbers and emails etc. should be made to:

The Membership Secretary Mrs Sharon Lambert, 69 Haddon Street, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 5QB. Tel: 01773 590343 or midlandcountieslrc@gmail.com NEW MEMBERS PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE

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RETIREMENT Frank and Margaret

In September 2017 long standing committee members, Frank and Margaret Gawthorpe retired.

Frank had been MCLRC’s Membership secretary for many years. A presentation took place at the AGM in April this year, where they were each appointed as life members of the Club in recognition for their services. This was followed by an excellent lunch at the Hardwick Inn. We would like to thank Frank and Margaret for all their hard work for the Club over the years and we wish them all the best in their retirement.

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the year ended 31st December 2017

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB For the year ended 31st December 2017

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB BALANCE SHEET As at 31st December 2017

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PUPPY REGISTER

Forms can be downloaded if required from our website www.mclrc.net or contact the Hon. Secretary/Puppy Register Co-ordinator, who will forward an application form.

Potential owners are sent the register of puppies for sale including a very useful and informative ‘advice to the puppy buyer’ sheet.

For further details please contact: Julia Lewis Mob. 07774 244051 Email: jlewisuk@aol.com

The club maintains a popular and very successful ‘puppy register’, and also an ‘older puppies and adults’ register, which any member having puppies for sale may arrange to have them included on it.

This free service is exclusively for fully paid up MCLRC members only, and although free of charge, we do ask for £10 which is donated to a canine charity.

Please contact the Puppy Register Coordinator, whose details are included below.

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB ADVICE FOR THE PUPPY BUYER THE TEMPERAMENT IS MOST IMPORTANT. YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SEE THE DAM ALONG WITH HER PUPPIES From the Breeder of your puppy, you should receive the following: 1. A signed Pedigree Form 2. A signed Kennel Club Registration Certificate 3. An understanding and agreement to any Kennel club endorsements 4. A Diet Sheet 5. An advice sheet on your puppy’s vaccination programme. (until the vaccination programme is completed, your puppy must not mix with other dogs) 6. Advice on training of your puppy 7. A Worming Form (showing the dates your puppy was wormed whilst with the Breeder) 8. A copy of both Sire & Dam’s Hip Score Certificate & Eye Test Certificate PLEASE BE AWARE, THE CERTIFICATES WILL ONLY SHOW THE STATUS OF THE SIRE AND DAM, AND CANNOT BE TAKEN AS A GUARANTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE PUPPY You are strongly advised to have made an appointment with your vet, as soon as possible after the purchase of your puppy, for a health check.

At the same time, you can discuss with him/her, the worming and vaccination programmes. Your puppy should already be identified by microchip.

You are strongly advised to take out insurance for your puppy (usually the breeder will offer a temporary insurance package with your puppy).

The buyer of a Labrador Retriever puppy or adult, should be aware of the possible diseases, both genetic and otherwise, to which the breed is prone.

KC/BVA HIP SCORE CERTIFICATE Hip dysplasia is a term which encompasses a number of specific developmental and other abnormalities involving the hip joint. The lower the score, the less the degree of Hip Dysplasia. The score range is 0 - 106. The breed’s mean score is 15.

KC/BVA EYE CERTIFICATE & ECVO (European Eye Certificate) These examinations are for a number of hereditary eye conditions.

Certificates are valid for one year only. You are advised to check the date of the examination on the relevant certificate.

KC/BVA HIP ELBOW DYSPLASIA SCHEME The lower the overall grade (graded on a scale of 0 - 3), the less the degree of elbow dysplasia (not all breeders participate in this scheme).

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Mabel with cataracts and diabetes, Yogi has Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ziggy, Franco, Lily, Princess, Douglas, Buddy, Poppy, Scampy, Billy and Biddy are some of the many atopics, Dolly has a cleft palate, Barley and Charlie are diabetic, Ozzy required a femoral head excision, Marley,

Registered charity No. 1059122

“Ask not what your charity can do for you but what you can do for your charity”. I may have borrowed from Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address and whilst normally I would agree with his sentiments, on this occasion I would like to turn it round and say “Ask not what you can do for your Labrador charity, but what your Labrador charity can do for you”.

Well, perhaps not you, but maybe someone you know. LRSE&C has been helping find homes for Labradors in need for over 25 years and before that for many more years before officially registering as a charity. Our core business is locating a good home, what we like to think of as a “forever” home for those dogs who through no fault of their own and occasionally through their own fault, find themselves without a home.

We have helped couples going through divorce, prisoners going to spend time at her Majesty’s convenience, those who find they must travel to live abroad at short notice, those evicted, and those who have taken on more than they can cope with. We have homed show dogs who don’t like to show, working dogs who don’t like to work, gundogs who are afraid of guns, game-keepers’ dogs who are afraid of pheasants. We have placed dogs with the prison service, search and rescue and the armed forces which have struggled to find a suitable family home and very occasionally we have faced difficult decisions with dogs that come to us as a last resort, facing euthanasia for aggression often as a result of poor management rather than inherent temperament issues. We help next of kin find homes for cherished family pets when their owners die suddenly or without a plan for their canine companions. We are a people charity, helping people as much as we help Labradors.

Increasingly we are finding the dogs that we are asked to help have complex medical problems and with your financial help we support over 80 dogs with a complete dictionary of veterinary complaints; Dottie with mega-oesophagus,

Ozzy came to the charity with an artificial hip joint which we thought would be good for life but unfortunately the cement failed and the joint became loose and had to be removed. Ozzy is recovering well and coping without a hip and without pain, his full story is on our website.

Dottie came close to euthanasia as a pup with megaoesophagus before she arrived at the charity and close to dying of pneumonia but with much love from her foster mum, Pat Ponsford and a variety of drugs and a special feeding chair, she lives life to the full and is even prepared to share her bed with Elsa the new pup in the Ponsford household”.

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Ben, Ollie, Cosmo and Inca are epileptics.

We want to do more but we find our efforts are sometimes thwarted by those in need of our services not knowing about us and the dreaded internet providing an alternative. We feel and I know that we can provide a service to ensure excellent homes and outstanding aftercare for the dogs that come to the charity so if you know someone who needs help then please tell them about us, an advert on Preloved or Facebook may provide a quick solution but will their dog find a forever home backed by a charity that will ensure its care for the rest of its life?

When you are with your friends, family and Labradors outside on wonderful walks in the beautiful countryside can I challenge you to think about rubbish? Rubbish is a blight, but if you start collecting a few bits whilst you are out with your dogs then maybe someone will stop and ask you “What are you doing?” and you can

say you are part of a global campaign ‘Labradors Against Litter’. “Global campaign?” they will ask “I hadn’t heard about it” Well now you have, you can say, you heard about it here. Dog walkers sometimes are stigmatised for not clearing up after their dogs but we can start a revolution of good will. Be careful, of course, wear gloves or invest in a picker-upper, recycle if possible and make sure to send me a photograph, every campaign needs a start and today ‘Labradors Against Litter’ starts with you and who knows, with the help of social media, we could make a difference.

Do please keep in touch through our website www.loveyourlabrador.co.uk on our Facebook page and on Twitter #Labrador Rescue SE&C and Instagram #labbrescueseandc Richard Best Chairman

Dottie enjoying the fresh air.

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MCLRC SUPPORTED CHARITIES Labrador Rescue and Labrador Welfare LABRADOR RESCUE SOUTH EAST AND CENTRAL CO-ORDINATORS Area 1 COUNTIES SOUTH OF M4 Hants, Surrey, Sussex, Berks, Middx, Wilts & SW London Julie Hammond Tel. 01424 210846 julie@loveyourlabrador.co.uk 3

Area 2 COUNTIES NORTH OF M4 Herts, Beds, Bucks part Northants, Cambs and NW London Barbara Wilkinson Tel. 01234 831854 barbara@loveyourlabrador.co.uk Jacky Garvey Tel. 07736 791899 jacky@loveyourlabrador.co.uk Area 3 MIDLANDS – inc.

Birmingham, Stafford, part Warwicks, Shrops, Worcs Christine Bailiss Tel. 01455 821775 christine@loveyourlabrador.co.uk Area 4 KENT - North of the M20 S.E. London Steve and Margaret Waller Tel. 0208 310 6101 margaret-steve@loveyourlabrador.co.uk Area 4 KENT - South of the M20 Derek Roff/Marion Clayton Tel. 01732 457217 derek-marion@loveyourlabrador.co.uk

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Area 5 Essex, Suffolk, N.E. London Vivienne Wheeler Tel. 01379 642622 vivienne@loveyourlabrador.co.uk Area 6 Norfolk, Lincolnshire Janet Andrews Tel. 01508 494388 janet@loveyourlabrador.co.uk Area 7 Oxfordshire, part Gloucs.

Fiona Miller Tel. 07977 884952 fiona@loveyourlabrador.co.uk

LABRADOR WELFARE June Roberts, Sheffield. Tel. 0114 266 1756 EAST MIDLANDS LABRADOR RESCUE Harry Cooke Tel. 0115 921 3785 24

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Fun Training Day for Labradors

Sunday 14th July 2019 at 12pm Come and join us for a fun day with your family, two and four legs PARTY BAGS FOR ALL PUPPIES AND VETERANS ENTERED INTO CLASSES Eye testing open to all breeds, to be held during this event.

Please pre book: John Goodyear B.V.M.S. Cert V Ophthal. M.R.C.V.S

Labradors only, any age welcome (Puppies must be fully vaccinated)

To be held at: Wellfield House, Orgreave, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, Staffs, DE13 7DH By kind permission of Michael and Judi Neachell 4 Puppy Classes: 12 wks-4mths, 4mths - 6mths, 6mths - 9mths, 9mths – 12mths 2 Veteran Classes: 7-10 years, 10 years + Gundog training for beginners.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme (Bronze Award) Scurry: £20 for the winner Plenty of Refreshments including Beef burgers, Roast Pork cobs & Homemade Cakes Midland Counties LRC Shop Wine or Water bottle game 25

KENNEL CLUB BREED STANDARD FOR THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed.

From time to time certain conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are requested to refer to the Breed Watch section of the Kennel Club website here www.the-kennel-club.org.uk for details of any such current issues. If a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure. However if a dog possesses a feature, characteristic or colour described as undesirable or highly undesirable it is strongly recommended that it should not be rewarded in the show ring. carrying excessive weight. Level topline. Loins wide, short-coupled and strong.

HINDQUARTERS: Well developed, not sloping to tail; well-turned stifle. Hocks well let down, cowhocks highly undesirable.

FEET: Round, compact; well arched toes and well developed pads.

TAIL: Distinctive feature, very thick towards base, gradually tapering towards tip, medium length, free from feathering, but clothed thickly all round with short, thick, dense coat, thus giving ‘rounded’ appearance described as ‘otter’ tail. May be carried gaily but should not curl over back.

GAIT/ MOVEMENT: Free, covering adequate ground; straight and true in front and rear.

COAT: Distinctive feature, short dense without wave or feathering, giving fairly hard feel to the touch; weather resistant undercoat.

COLOUR: The only correct colours are wholly black, yellow or liver/ chocolate. Yellows range from light cream to red fox. Small white spot on chest and the rear of front pasterns permissible.

SIZE: Ideal height at withers: dogs: 56-57 cms.

(22-22½ ins.); bitches: 55-56 cms. (21½-22 ins.).

FAULTS: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

NOTE: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

GENERAL APPEARANCE: Strongly built, shortcoupled, very active; broad in skull; broad and deep through chest and ribs; broad and strong over loins and hindquarters.

CHARACTERISTICS: Good-tempered, very agile (which precludes excessive body weight or excessive substance). Excellent nose, soft mouth; keen love of water. Adaptable, devoted companion.

TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness.

HEAD AND SKULL: Skull broad with defined stop; clean-cut without fleshy cheeks.

Jaws of medium length, powerful not snipey.

Nose wide, nostrils well developed.

EYES: Medium size, expressing intelligence and good temper; brown or hazel.

EARS: Not large or heavy, hanging close to head and set rather far back.

MOUTH: Jaws and teeth strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

NECK: Clean, strong, powerful, set into well placed shoulders.

FOREQUARTERS: Shoulders long and well laid back, with upper arm of near equal length, placing legs well under body. Forelegs well boned and straight from elbow to ground when viewed from either front or side.

BODY: Chest of good width and depth, with well sprung barrel ribs - this effect not to be produced by

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PORTRAIT OF OUR JUDGE 2019 Championship Show Judge (Dogs) Mr Chris Mills (Lembas)

My father purchased a yellow Labrador bitch from a local rescue centre, and my involvement with Labrador Retrievers started many years ago when she became my constant companion. This happened 60 years ago and there has been very little time since that I have not owned at least one Labrador.

Having a father who was interested in shooting meant that my early years with Labradors took me in the working direction, and for thirty odd years I enjoyed both the training and working of my dogs. Our interest in show Labradors began in 1989 when Claire bought me a black Labrador dog puppy as a birthday present, he was well bred with both Follytower and Charway lines in his pedigree. We ventured into a few small shows with him, but he was really my shooting companion, which he enjoyed much more than the show ring.

After the birth of our third child, Victoria, who needed constant care, we decided that we needed something to relieve our stress, so we chose to go into dog showing … not quite as stress free as we had hoped!

Claire contacted Mrs Gwen Broadly of Sandylands, who directed us to Mrs Fiona Braddon, where we purchased our first foundation bitch Trendlewood Midnight Silk at Lembas, a daughter of Sandylands My Guy, one of our favourite dogs. Our next purchase was also very Sandylands based, Jugaren Moonlight Melody at Lembas, a yellow bitch bred by Juley and Gary Allen, whose breeding was strongly linked to Mr Tony Pascoe’s Trewinnard lines, with strong links to the older Sandylands dogs.

Claire and I are pleased to have been able to keep our strong Sandylands links going up until the present day. The Lembas affix was granted in the mid ‘90s and since its inception we have been fortunate to have bred some lovely dogs all from our original foundation. The first to get us noticed was Lembas To The Moon And Back, a super dog, who won our first RCC at 9 months of age. He was also a very prepotent stud dog and he is often seen in show pedigrees today. We have

to date bred nine UK SH Champions; SH. CH. Lembas Moonlight Serenade, SH. CH. Lembas Lets Get Serious, SH. CH. My Jack Sprat at Lembas, SH. CH. Lembas Mamma Mia, SH. CH. Lembas Super Trouper, SH. CH. Lembas Chiquitita, SH. CH. Lembas Pretty Amazing Grace and SH. CH. Lembas Go Gentle (our first black one) and for Mr Ed Casey, SH. CH. Lembas Kiss Me Kate at Moyglass.

I have been fortunate to have been invited to judge all over the world and have enjoyed every minute of it, but to be invited to judge at what must now be UKs most prestigious club show, is indeed an honour. I would therefore like to thank the committee for inviting me and wish all exhibitors the very best of good fortune. Thank you in anticipation.

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PORTRAIT OF OUR JUDGE

2019 Championship Show Judge (Bitches) Mr Jan Roger Sauge (Mambrinos)

Mambrinos Black Cap

I had my first labrador 38 years ago. He was not a showdog, but I showed him a lot. One day he was placed as number five in the class, and I was hooked!

Some years later I bought a bitch from a showkennel, and started my breeding.

Over the years I have bred nearly 70 show champions, mostly black and yellow, but also some chocolates.

The highlight was in 2008, when Penny Carpanini showed Sh. Ch. Mambrinos Spellbound At Carpenny to best bitch at Crufts!

I was in seventh heaven!

I have been judging around the world, including several times to the US. In 2008 I

judged the big Potomac Show, and loved every minute of it.

To judge in the UK is something special, and I am very much looking forward to judging bitches at Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show 2019.

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THE MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 8th APRIL 2018

Congratulations to BEST IN SHOW WINNER SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY OWNED BY MR & MRS HOPKINSON 30

THE MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CRUFTS 2018 SANDYLANDS TROPHY AWARD FOR RESERVE BEST OF BREED

Congratulations to CRUFTS BITCH CC WINNER AND RESERVE BEST OF BREED SH. CH. ROCHEBY SWEET SENSATION OWNED BY MR & MRS HOPKINSON 31

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 Sunday 8th April 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mr. Richard Edwards (Lasgarn) BITCHES – Judge: Mr. Gary Johnson (Cremino)

BITCH C.C. & BEST IN SHOW Hopkinsons’ SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY

DOG C.C. & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Maclean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL 32

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 Sunday 8th April 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mr. Richard Edwards (Lasgarn) BITCHES – Judge: Mr. Gary Johnson (Cremino)

DOG RESERVE C.C. Braddons’ TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN

BITCH RESERVE C.C. Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURES YLVIE AT ALKHAMHURST 33

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 Sunday 8th April 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mr. Richard Edwards (Lasgarn) BITCHES – Judge: Mr. Gary Johnson (Cremino)

BEST PUPPY AND BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW Hodges’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW 34

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 Sunday 8th April 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mr. Richard Edwards (Lasgarn) BITCHES – Judge: Mr. Gary Johnson (Cremino)

BEST PUPPY AND BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW Hodges’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW 34

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mrs Margaret Brown Dog CC: MACLEAN’S AFINMORE AZUFRAL Dog RCC: BRADDONS’ TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW Best Puppy Dog: CARPANINI’S CARPENNY ROSS It was a great honour for me to be asked to judge Midland Counties Labrador Club show. Thank you to the Committee of the club for their kind invitation and thank you to everyone who gave me the opportunity to judge their lovely dogs. It was a real pleasure for me and I hope win or lose you enjoyed the day as much as I did.

In some of the classes I found it a difficult task to decide between the first two dogs, it was simply down to my particular preference on the day.

I don’t believe I could ever be called a head purist. I prefer to look at the whole dog. However, I do like to see a kind balanced head that is as near to the standard as possible. Sadly, I have to report that a few heads today were extremely untypical and unfortunately they were to be found on dogs that were otherwise very pleasing in construction. I would hope that our breed judges can differentiate between what is acceptable and what is not.

It is my opinion today that some dogs stood out from the rest. I also believe that a really good dog will always have a few shows when he looks fabulous. However, those of us who have been exhibiting for a number of years know that this is only part of what makes a winner. It is all a matter of everything coming together on the day. The overall condition of the dog being so very important, although the bond between handler and dog can sometimes mean the difference between taking home a red card or a blue card. It is after all “a show”. When it all comes together it’s wonderful.

Good luck to everyone in the future.

VETERAN DOG 7+ YEARS (9:4) 1. Hodges’ Ch Naiken Zephyr JW. What a beautiful dog this. I wouldn’t change a thing about him, wonderful type, construction and for me most importantly is superbly balanced, was shown in beautiful condition, a combination of strength & masculinity, he really scores in head with such a kind expression, good length and depth of muzzle, excellent topline which he held well on the move, double coat of the correct texture and lovely otter tail, looked so well in profile. He just could not be denied the class.

2. Ayres’ Sh Ch Musabi Imperial Topaz. Impressive dog who is balanced in outline with an alert masculine head and expression, strong clean neck, is short coupled with good depth of brisket and correct shoulder angulation, strong quarters with good width in second thigh, carrying an excellent coat and moved so soundly, a worthy champion 3. Callaghans’ Ir Sh Ch Claychalk Costa Zaire Of Bannabeach An Ch. 36

SPECIAL WORKING DOG (2:0) 1. Lambert’s Ch Mattand Exodus JW. Such a pleasure to judge this dog, I have admired him for some time, this dog has an excellent front assembly with good depth of brisket and well laid shoulders, strong neck of correct length, slight arch giving a continual line from neck into strong firm topline, kind masculine head with intelligent expression, good length of rib which allowed him to move unrestricted, well developed quarters with moderate angulation behind, nothing is exaggerated and he has such lovely balance from nose to tail, superb coat and well clothed tail.

2. Finney’s Play On Words. Lovely black with an extremely outgoing personality which I loved, kind masculine head with good length of muzzle, strong firm topline, he good depth of brisket and excellent barrel rib, firm topline, could perhaps have better feet but still has a great deal of positives.

So well presented.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (18:5) Some lovely puppies in this class and they may well change places as they develop.

1. Carpanini’s Carpenny Ross. I really liked this puppy, beautiful type, so well balanced and with good bone and substance for his size and age, excels in neck and shoulders and has depth of brisket even at this young age, really liked his overall balance and construction, masculine head with a kind intelligent expression, a shade shorter in loin than the second and this gave him the advantage in topline on the move, calm sensible approach in the ring.

2. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Montgomery. This youngster has everything in the right place, liked his strength in body and lovely kind head & expression just right for his age, very alert and at one with his handler, excellent bone and substance, strong and firm over the quarters with just the right degree of angulation to give him balance, excellent coat and tail, very well presented.

3. Young’s Potterspiney Hidalgo.

PUPPY DOG (16:4) 1. King’s Linthwaite Excalibur. Lovely young dog with a very balanced outline, good angulation in front with clean neck and depth of fore-chest, good turn of stifle and width in second thigh, not over angulated but enough to give the dog balance in profile, thought he was a lovely dog to go over, with such a great deal to like about him, the right degree of maturity for age and a sound positive mover.

2. Rawlinson & Balshaws’ Halshimoor Pitch Battle At Shanorrell. On first glance I thought this dog was my winner, excellent double coat and well clothed tail on this youngster, firm level topline, good strong bone which continued right through his pasterns, overall conformation was excellent, very eye catching outline and shown in excellent condition, on his toes all the time for his handler 3. Leigh’s Steeleigh Miracles Happen.

SPECIAL JUNIOR DOG (6 – 15 MONTHS) (10:1) 1. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Centenalee Sir Oliver. Super yellow who excels in overall balance, lovely kind expression, good length and depth of muzzle, correct shoulders with ample length of neck, really appealed to me for type, won here on his construction and soundness, correct bone and substance for his size and frame, first class coat, moved extremely well very positive with a free unrestricted stride. Reminds me very much of our own Rum Punch.

2. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin At Lynquest. Lovely masculine head on this dog, he has a kind expression and has good balance between skull and foreface, lovely clean neck with well-set shoulders, coat of correct length and texture, good bone, moved well with a free stride.

3. Leigh’s Steeleigh Miracles Happen.

JUNIOR DOG (8:0) This was a lovely class, my first two were very different in “type” preferred the neck and shoulders of the winner.

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1. Logan’s Madgack Mulberry. Have never seen this one before but so very pleasing to go over, nothing is exaggerated in this black, excellent coat and outline on this youngster, short coupled without being short in rib, excellent shoulders with a clean strong neck, firm topline, not over angulated behind but has enough to give him balance when stood and on the move, I loved him and I hope he goes on to win well, he is a dog that isn’t all flash but for the judges who want breed type he fits the criteria so well, when he matures he should trouble the best, moved out well covering the ring with ease.

2. Candel’s Wahnahnish Silver Secret. Beautiful dog with so much to like about him, loved his head and expression, full of quality, felt the winner had more neck but such a showman, excellent coat and tail, very appealing with good overall construction, shown in great condition and handled to advantage, short coupled with strong well angulated rear, excellent topline and tail, stands and shows four square, a youngster that is difficult to overlook, sound mover.

3. Litherland’s Oakhouse Oscar Pistorius.

YEARLING DOG (8:3) 1. Bailliss’ Tissalian Hi Jack JW. Such a lovely dog and well deserves his title, beautiful head so very balanced with a kind intelligent expression, a firm strong topline and eye-catching clean outline, strong neck, good bone and pasterns, has good turn of stifle and width in quarters without being overdone in this department, have been a great admirer of this dog from the ringside, lots to like about him, not in his best coat today but had enough to easily carry him through to the challenge, handled to great advantage.

2. Broadburn, Lawson & Sartis’ Shaymiloney Solesequoia Tipibear. Second dog from this sire I have put up today, this lovely black is maturing along nicely for his age (21 months) lovely masculine head with good balance between skull and foreface, excels in front angulation, lovely fore chest, bone and substance, excellent coat of the correct length and texture, showing good dense undercoat, won his place well in this class of young dogs.

3. Young’s Potterspiney Allanon.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG (12:0) 1. Rowley’s Treantagh Rainbow Warrior JW. Another from this well know sire, this young dog has so much to like about him, gave his handler a hard time and a youngster and gets easily distracted, however I had no hesitation in giving him this class regardless of his naughtiness, has a lovely head with intelligent expression, when I did get him to look at me, good length of muzzle, perhaps not the perfect front but excellent firm topline, well turned stifles and strong quarters, in excellent coat, moved soundly, very interesting young prospect.

2. Broadburn, Lawson & Sartis’ Shaymiloney Solesequoia Tipibear.

3. King’s Linthwaite Excalibur.

NOVICE DOG (8:0) 1. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin At Lynquest.

2. Leigh’s Steeleigh Miracles Happens. Lovely made black, 3rd in a strong puppy class, excellent coat and tail, masculine head with well-developed nostrils, liked the way he looked at me very kind with expressive eyes, lots to like about him and mature along steadily, moved well covering the ring with a free stride.

3. Hughes’ Adoraden Aftershock.

UNDERGRADUATE DOG (4:1) 1. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin At Lynquest.

2. Auteys’ Chadfrith Alcazaba. Chocolate youngster with a balanced outline, good eye colour, alert masculine head and kind expression, well set ears, strong firm topline, is short coupled and has sufficient length of rib with good depth of brisket 3. O’Dell & Bills’ Vetybonbetty Chocolate Box. 38

GRADUATE DOG (9) 1. Braddons’ Trendlewood Born To Run JW. Very striking yellow of 19 months, thought he might well be my winner on my first look around the ring only thing he had to do was move and this he did without exaggeration and with a free and effortless stride, had the correct degree of development for his age, I liked everything about him from his kind balanced head, expressive eyes that show intelligence, clean strong neck into long sloping shoulders, not too short in body and correctly coupled with good turn of stifle, sufficiently angulated in quarters to give him overall balance in outline, in excellent coat of good texture, showing correct undercoat, He was handled to great advantage. I could have taken this one home with me He would have definitely been an asset in my kennel Delighted to award him RCC in strong competition.

2. Gaskell’s Sharouns Ventriloquest For Tempaskell JW. This yellow really scores over the neck and top line, has good depth of brisket is short coupled, has a lively outgoing temperament, handled so very well and moved out with a purposeful stride, lots to like about this striking dog.

3. Carpanini’s Carpenny Pitch.

POST GRADUATE DOG (17:4) 1. Maclean’s Afinmore Azufral. I really liked this dog, has the four most important things one looks for in a Labrador, coat, head, tail and temperament, so very well-constructed with an exceptionally good outline, strong over the neck, well placed shoulders, has excellent bone and substance without being course or overdone, good length of leg which gives him an advantage on the move, his head is balanced and masculine and he has kind expressive eyes, an excellent strong topline, wonderful coat and tail which is well clothed all round, his quarters are strong and well-muscled, movement was superb, sound and positive with good forward reach, stands four square and was shown in beautiful condition, this dog has quality in abundance, I do not know why he has not a number of CC’s to his name as he has so many of the qualities most claim to want in a Labrador. CC. 2. McCrorys’ Millroseglen Make My Day With Meadovillabs. Striking young dog in outline, so unexaggerated and is typical of his breeding lovely dog to judge, full of quality and type, eye catching in outline with correct angulation in front, equally well angulated behind without being over exaggerated here, masculine head of balanced proportioned, such a kind expression, correct length and depth of muzzle, excellent topline and tail set. Perhaps a shade short in rib but he has so many other qualities.

3. McLellans’ Aquarius Herbu Zadora For Saranden (IMP POL).

MID LIMIT DOG (14:1) 1. Maclean’s Afinmore Alain JW ShCM. This dog is another who has quality in abundance, what a lovely head on this young dog, stood out for me in this class, he has size and overall conformation, such good balance between skull and muzzle and with a kind alert expression to complete the picture, good depth of brisket, well placed shoulders, ample neck with good length in upper arm, is short coupled with good length of rib, superb coat, has correct width behind without being over angulated, well let down hocks, movement fluent and effortless, carrying a good short coat of the correct texture, Another who should be taking top awards.

2. Young’s Warringha’s Merrigun With Langdale. Have admired this dog from the ringside, I like is size and balanced outline, he has a good length of leg, excellent front assembly with a good length or rib, this combination allows him to move unrestricted with good front reach, well let down hocks, carrying the correct amount of weight for his frame, so very unlucky to meet the winner who was in such wonderful condition.

3. Williamson’s Sharouns Talk Of The Town JW. 39

LIMIT DOG (17:6) 1. Crellin’s Aalincarrey Summer Majic. Lovely dog in outline, construction and type, kind and masculine head with soft appealing expression, has excellent bone and substance, good length of rib and depth of brisket, strong firm quarters and width in second thigh. In excellent coat of the correct length and texture. A quiet unassuming dog and he is possibly one that could be overlooked for this reason, showed steadily for his handler, moved around the ring with good reach, sound and positive. I felt he was the most balanced in this class.

2. Elliott’s Winsleywood Wild Joker Of Lyndham. Strong impressive dog, masculine without being course, well set ears, with good depth & width in chest, a short dense coat of correct texture, good bone and substance for his frame, held his topline well on the move, shown in excellent condition and coat, I felt that the winner was much more positive on the move, however a lovely dog who was handled extremely well without fuss.

3. Heppers’ Mardas All Blacks JW. OPEN DOG (8:0) 1. Hopkinson’s Sh Ch Rocheby Hornblower. Such a lovely dog to judge, full of quality and type, typical of his breeding, so well balanced in outline, has excellent topline with a strong neck and correct layback of shoulders, good length of rib and depth of brisket, strong firm quarters, well let down hocks, well angulated behind without being over exaggerated here, masculine head of balanced proportioned, excellent coat with a well clothed tail of the correct shape, covered the ring with a steady positive stride.

2. Candel’s Ch Wahnahnish Simply Sensational. Such an eye catching dog, upstanding, handsome and of lovely type, clean neck and firm topline, lovely head so well balanced with a kind masculine expression, carrying ideal weight for his frame, preferred the front angulation of the winner but this dog has so much style in the ring that he is very difficult to overlook, he is short coupled with the correct barrelled rib, in excellent coat and condition, handled extremely well. Deserved his placement in this quality class 3. Marskells’ Berolee Didier Drogba.

MARGARET BROWN

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 2018 BITCHES – Judge: Mr G. Johnson Bitch CC & BIS: HOPKINSONS’ SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY Bitch RCC: WOODLEY’S A SENSE OF PLEASURE’S YLVIE AT ALKHAMHURST (IMP DEU) Best Puppy Bitch & BPIS: HODGES’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM Such a fantastic entry both numerically and in quality. Without a doubt, this was the best bitch entry I have judged in the UK, the depth of quality we have in bitches is a joy to see and I could have happily awarded quite a number of CCs today. The ‘negative’ side to this is that so many bitches I liked went home without a card which I think they had deserved.

VETERAN (10:4) 1. Woodburns’ Sh.Ch. Centenalee Sparkling Snow. 8 years old yellow I gave this bitch her first CC as a youngster and really appreciate her type. Beautiful head shape, with a kind eye, showing a pleasing expression. Strongly set neck, well ribbed body and well turned stifles. Stands on good bone and neat feet, carries a dense jacket and a well clothed tail, carrying a tad too much condition today for me.

2. Shirtons’ Woolman Proper Starlight. Very nice yellow, with a super head piece. In very good nick and carries the correct weight and body condition. Well barrelled ribs having plenty of heart room, balanced through the body maintaining a level topline on the move. Quarters well muscled, moved soundly and with ease.

3. Dodd’s Sh.Ch. Brockburrow Breaking Dawn.

SPECIAL WORKING (4:0) 1. Scutcher’s Winsleywood Wild Honey JW ShCM. Yellow built on very clean lines, lovely in outline and of good breed type. Well-shaped feminine head with a kind eye and a decent length of muzzle. Excels in neck and shoulder, leading into a level topline, well ribbed body and well turned stifles. Stands on good bone and neat feet. Showed and moved really well.

2. Coode’s Warringah’s Gulwarra JW.Well-developed chocolate, not quite the hindquarters of the winner. Such a kind soft expression, Scores heavily in coat and otter tail, and has the most wonderful bone and feet. In very good nick and carries the correct weight and body condition.

Balanced through the body with the correct length of leg to body ratio.

3. King’s Linthwaite Cleopatra.

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MINOR PUPPY (24:6) 1. Hodge’s Naiken Dance Rhythm. What a smashing black puppy this is, definitely one that will go places I’m sure. 8 months old and already very well grown. Very sweet head and expression, correct eye shape and colour and has a good length of muzzle, Good through the neck and well laid back shoulders, excellent topline and well set tail. Stands on strong bone and neat feet, moved with purpose and drive. Very self- assured and showed herself to advantage. In lovely coat and condition, best bitch puppy and in agreement with my co-judge BPIS. 2. Jones’ Hafnau Georgette. Another lovely puppy, very similar in most respects to the winner, a little younger at 6.5 months old and everything just right for age. Pretty head, good forehand and very good topline. Quarters well developed and ribs already well sprung. Showed and moved very well. Another to watch.

3. Balshaw & Rawlinson’s – Shanorrell Summer Season At Halshimoor.

PUPPY (25:3) 1. Rawlinson & Balshaws’ Halshimoor Perfect Timing With Shanorrell. A very showy compact yellow in super coat and condition. Lovely kind head and expression, Good reach of neck and lay of shoulder, has plenty of rib and is short and strong over the loins. Well made quarters, well off for bone, moved out well. Another puppy I liked a lot.

2. Charlton’s Classical Act At Foxrush. Quality pale yellow of lovely type, built on clean lines and perhaps more my type, but lost out on coat condition to the winner today. Super head piece, so feminine. Correctly placed shoulders which flow into an excellent topline and well set tail. Good width to quarter, neat hocks and feet. Moved well.

3. Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Miss Muffett.

SPECIAL JUNIOR (6:0) 1. Key’s Keydella Kafe Noir. Well built black, up to size and balanced. Especially appreciated her length of leg and the fact that she did not carry any excess weight. Very kind feminine head, good reach of neck flows into a level topline and a well set on tail. Scopey body, plenty of heart room, Very well muscled quarters and second thigh. Not quite in her best jacket today, moved well.

2. Minchella’s Abbeystead Hope. Quite similar in type to the winner. Scored in neck and layback of shoulder. Good depth of brisket and has length of leg. Stands on sound bone and good feet.

Quarters well developed quarter and held her topline on the move.

3. Hobby’s Icarus Jean Genie.

JUNIOR (20:2) 1. Woodburns’ Centenalee Silver Ice. Eye-catching very pale yellow of a super overall type. Such a kind feminine head, with eyes of good shape and colour. Strongly set neck which flows into a level topline and a well set on tail. Shoulders well laid, and has well sprung ribs, short and strong across the loins, well muscled quarters used well. Excellent bone and feet, with short hocks. In very good coat.

2. Stoker’s Madgack Mimosa. Soundly moving black of good breed type, appreciated her well shaped head and expression. Splendid reach of neck that flows into good layback of shoulder, Well barrelled ribs, short coupled and deep through the brisket. Carries a very good weather resistant coat and otter tail.

3. Lambert’s Mattand Front Page (AI).

YEARLING (28:6) This was a truly wonderful class, with many lovely bitches going unplaced.

1. Reynold’s Carromer Shimmering Satin JW. Really impressive yellow, pulled out all the stops to win this fabulous class. In full coat and in wonderful condition. Excels in neck, shoulder and length 42

of upper arm. Most lovely through the head, balanced and feminine, great spring to rib, stifles well turned. Moved so soundly with an easy stride on strong bone and well let down hocks.

2. Powell’s Seatallan Yellow Archangel (AI). Another quality yellow, a different type to the winner but she is just as well put together, perhaps just a tad shorter in the body. Very well balanced all through, well ribbed back, super topline and a tail that is correctly set. Good length of leg to body ratio, Quality bone and neat feet, moved and showed very well. Not carrying such a dense jacket as the winner.

3. O’Brien’s Maxfield Arabella.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS (11:3) 1. Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Miss Muffett. Third in the good puppy class, this yellow is of a lovely type with a typical outline. Really good topline and tailset. Pretty through the head with a feminine expression, good eye shape and colour. Brisket of good depth and well developed quarters. In decent coat and moved well.

2. Chapman’s Rocheby Gingersnap For Daisypatch. Yellow of nice type, in a slightly larger frame than the first placed. Liked her length of leg to body ratio. Super neck and shoulder with a good layback of shoulder. Ribs well sprung and short and strong across the couplings. Adequate width of quarter, moved and showed well.

3. Crellin’s Aalincarrey Black Pearl.

NOVICE (18:2) 1. Shirton’s Woolman Proper Enchanting. Neat black with a lovely head and expression, good length of muzzle. Clean outline and a level topline kept whilst on the move, Medium reach of neck leading to a well laid shoulder, would prefer a slightly longer upper arm. Good quarters and a well set tail. Moved soundly.

2. Charlton’s Foxrush Whoops A Daisy. Just 6 months old and still learning her job. Most feminine head with a kind eye, excellent quarters and stands on sound bone and hocks short. Good lay of shoulder, short coupled with a good depth of chest in decent coat and moved well.

3. Jones’ Aalincarrey Pumpkin At Ladrow.

UNDERGRADUATE (12:1) 4. Charlton’s Classical Act At Foxrush.

5. Stoker’s Madgack Mimosa.

6. Lewis’ Ramsayville Rosy Outlook At Crammondkirk.

GRADUATE (12:1) 1. Woodley’s A Sense Of Pleasure’s Ylvie At Alkhamhurst (Imp Deu). A classic black exuding breed type. A steady sensible type, there is not much you would want to change about this bitch that maturity will not finish. Stunning outline, so clean and balanced and carrying the correct weight.

Her head is a just beautiful, she has a correct Labrador melting expression and correct length of muzzle. Splendid reach of neck, and a correct forehand that is seldom seen. Well made through the body all wrapped in a double weather resistant coat and well set otter tail. Moved very well, covering the ground with ease. My notes simply say ‘stunning bitch’ –. It was my pleasure to award her the Res CC today. She is deserving of her title and I hope her third ticket is not too far off.

2. Lewis’ Crammondkirk Back To Black. Another beautiful black, liked her a lot too, presents a very pleasing outline. Superb neck and shoulder with good return of upper arm. Strong across the back, short coupled, super topline. Well sprung ribs and short couplings, she was in excellent coat.

This handler knew how to get the best out of this exhibit, standing well off her on a loose lead.

Moved and showed well.

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POST GRADUATE (27:-) Another super class, I was spoilt for choice.

1. Mitchell’s Afinmore Ardmore. This class was headed by this very good substantial chocolate, well grown and of super type. Workmanlike and strong but still retains her femininity. Super outline with a strongly set neck and a well placed shoulder. Liked her headpiece, well balanced with a good eye shape and colour. Well made body with a strong topline and well developed quarters. In very good coat with an otter tail, moved freely.

2. Hepper’s Mardas Black Silk JW. This very good black was shown in excellent coat and condition, a very good type of bitch. Loved her head and eye with a kind expression. Well ribbed, short coupled with good quarters, hocks and feet. Good reach of neck and layback with a decent return of upper arm.

3. McLellan’s Saranden Rock Your Baby.

MID LIMIT (12:2) 1. Balshaw & Rawlinson’s Shanorrell Soiree At Halshimoor. Well presented extrovert yellow shown in great bloom and handled to get the best out of her. Has bags of breed type. Built on clean lines, and carrying the correct amount of weight. Liked her depth of chest, good neck and shoulder, level topline kept on the move. Appreciated her pretty head and expression balanced with a good length of muzzle. Ample bone neat feet with neat hocks. Carrying a good jacket, moved very well.

2. Bell’s Brigburn Sonoran At Westerulston. Strongly made black of good breed type, very pleasing head and a good length of muzzle. Good neck leads into a sloping shoulder and a decent length of upper arm. Well off for bone and stands on neat feet. Excellent topline, in super coat with an otter tail, moved soundly.

3. McLellan’s Timouron Sioux For Saranden.

LIMIT (21:2) 1. Stoker’s Shaymiloney Serena At Madgack. A new one to me, but what a stunning bitch!

Beautifully balanced black, substantial but still retaining femininity. Possesses the correct double coat and super tail and carrying the correct weight. Long sloping shoulders, firm topline kept on the move, good depth of brisket plenty of heart room. Stands on very sound bone and correct feet.

Moved very well - another I considered highly in the challenge. She deserves to be campaigned, as in my opinion, she is worthy of her title.

2. Campbell’s Binnaig Atomic Blonde JW. Really excellent yellow, different in type to the winner.

Showed her socks off, and was well presented. Beautiful head and expression, feminine throughout.

Loved her superb clean outline, good ribbing and correct depth of chest to leg length ratio. Super shoulders, liked her topline and underline, strong bone and neat feet. Quarters well developed. A sound mover.

3. Edward’s Kimbajack Liberty Lady.

OPEN (12:5) 1. Hopkinson’s Sh.Ch. Kilburnpark Miss Maureen At Rocheby. Really smashing yellow, she is so well balanced. A classy Labrador that I have coveted since I first saw her at 6 months! Quality all through, from her beautiful head and soft expression right through to her super otter tail. Clean well balanced outline, with a strongly set neck, clean over the shoulders and a well laid shoulder.

Ribs well sprung, short coupled and firm over the rear with excellent quarters. Quality bone and stands on neat feet and well let down hocks. Moving freely without effort. She is exactly my cup of tea and I was very happy to award her the CC and in complete agreement with my co-judge, she was also BIS. 2. Coode’s Warringah’s Gurley JW. Thought this black just beautiful, really appreciated her wonderful type. Such a feminine head and expression, kind eye and expression. Scored in reach of 44

neck which flows into a well laid shoulder and good length of upper arm. Body well developed, carrying just the right amount of weight. Moved very true and soundly, covering the ground with ease. In great coat and condition, I liked her a lot and she was a strong contender for the res CC. 3. Harvey-Major’s Anuedis Everybody Is Fine In Linjor (IMP IT).

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mrs Margaret Brown (Ramsayville) BITCHES – Judge: Mr G Johnson (Cremino) PRESIDENTS CHALLENGE CUP Best in Show – presented by C. W. Chadburn Esq. JP (Past President) Hopkinsons’ SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY THE COPPER GLEAM OF BARRA TROPHY Reserve Best in Show – presented by Mrs. N. Underwood Maclean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL WHATSTANDWELL LABRADOR CHALLENGE CUP Best Opposite Sex – presented by Mr. and Mrs. H. Taylor Maclean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL DONNYBROOK CUP Reserve Dog C.C. – presented by Mrs. P. J. Morris Braddons’ TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW THE BELTARN TROPHY Reserve Bitch C.C. – presented by Mrs. C. Hadwen Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURE’S YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST THE LATHBERN TROPHY Best Puppy in Show – presented by Mr. and Mrs. F. Whitbread Hodges’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM LUDALOR TROPHY Best Minor Puppy in Show – presented by Mrs. L. Tooth Hodges’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM BLONDELLA TROPHY Best Veteran in Show – presented by Mr. and Mrs. K. Burton Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW THE ARDMARGHA CUP Best Black Dog in Show – presented by the Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Clayton Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW 46

KATHLEEN MACARTHUR CUP Best Black Bitch in Show – presented by Mr. D. A. MacArthur Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURE’S YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST WILF MOON MEMORIAL TROPHY Best Yellow in Show – presented by Mrs. C. Moon Hopkinsons’ SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY LANDYKE CUP Best Yellow Dog in Show – presented by Mr. J. K. Hart Braddons’ TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW THE BEATRICE MACARTHUR CUP Best Yellow Bitch in Show – presented by Mr. D. A. MacArthur Hopkinsons’ SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY CH. COOKRIDGE TANGO CUP Best Chocolate Dog in Show – presented by Mrs. Pauling Maclean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL BRADKING TROPHY Best Chocolate Bitch in Show – presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Kelley Mitchell’s AFINMORE ARDMORE THE DALEABBEY BEST SELLER TROPHY Best Chocolate Dog Puppy – presented by Mrs. A. L. Joy (Not awarded) BOOTHGATES KOUNTRY KURIO TROPHY Best Chocolate Bitch Puppy – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Nightingale (Not awarded) SKY OF ULPHATHWAITE CUP Best Veteran Dog – presented by Miss J. MacArthur Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW ROCKABEE TROPHY Best Veteran Bitch – presented by Miss M. Thorp and Miss E. Walker Woodburns’ SH.CH. CENTENALEE SPARKLING SNOW BOOTHGATES TROPHY Winner of Special Working Dog – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Nightingale Lambert’s CH. MATTAND EXODUS THE ROCHEBY ACORN CUP Winner of Special Working Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Hopkinson Scutcher’s WINSLEYWOOD WILD HONEY JW ShCM TEAZELDOWN CUP Winner of Minor Puppy Dog – presented by Mrs. J. Bruce Carpanini’s CARPENNY ROSS 47

LAWNWOOD CUP Winner of Minor Puppy Bitch – presented by Mrs. M. I. Satterthwaite Hodges’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM GLYNWOOD TROPHY Winner of Puppy Dog – presented by Major and Mrs. A. W. Jones King’s LINTHWAITE EXCALIBUR ROUGHBOROUGH TROPHY Winner of Puppy Bitch – presented by Mr. C. B. Chambers Rawlinson & Balshaws’ HALSHIMOOR PERFECT TIMING WITH SHANORRELL AQUABRED CUP Winner of Special Junior Dog – presented by Mr. M. J. Staines Hopkinsons’ ROCHEBY CENTENALEE SIR OLIVER WOOLMAN TROPHY Winner of Special Junior Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. R. Shirton Key’s KEYDELLA KAFE NOIR TIBSHELF LABRADOR CHALLENGE CUP Winner of Junior Dog – presented by Mr. J. G. Severn Logan’s MADGACK MULBERRY THE MALLARDHURN MEMORIAL TROPHY Winner of Junior Bitch – presented by Mmes. Robinson and Hunt In memory of Mr. N. D. Robinson Woodburns’ CENTENALEE SILVER ICE LYNDHURST TROPHY Winner of Yearling Dog – presented by Mrs. I. M. Hurst Bailiss’ TISSALIAN HI-JACK JW BRYNDAFYDD ATLAS SHIELD Winner of Yearling Bitch – presented by Ms. B. Garrett Reynolds’ CARROMER SHIMMERING SATIN JW ROCHEBY TROPHY Winner of Special Beginners Dog – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Hopkinson Rowley’s TREANTAGH RAINBOW WARRIOR JW ROCHEBY CUP Winner of Special Beginners Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Hopkinson Flockton’s DYLSONLEIGH MISS MUFFETT TIBSHELF CHALLENGE BOWL Winner of Novice Dog – presented by the late Mr. J. G. Severn Haslam’s MANORWELL BUCKSKIN AT LYNQUEST

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OTTERY ROSE BOWL Winner of Novice Bitch – presented by Mrs. N. Perry Shirton’s WOOLMAN PROPER ENCHANTING SIMANDEM CUP Winner of Graduate Dog – presented by Mr. and Mrs. T. Grant Braddons’ TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW THE AMESLEAGH CUP Winner of Graduate Bitch – presented by Mr. L. and Mrs. G. Hepworth Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURE’S YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST CARROMER DUSTY BIN TROPHY Winner of Post Graduate Dog – presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Reynolds Maclean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL CARROMER CUP Winner of Post Graduate Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Reynolds Mitchell’s AFINMORE ARDMORE ANGLOCROFT WILLIAM OF NOVACROFT TROPHY Winner of Mid Limit Dog – presented by Mrs. D. & Mr. I. Gardner in memory of Olive Monchar Maclean’s AFINMORE ALAIN JW ShCM NOVACROFT TROPHY Winner of Mid Limit Bitch – presented by Mrs. D. Gardner Balshaw & Rawlinsons’ SHANORRELL SOIREE AT HALSHIMOOR NEWINN TROPHY Winner of Limit Dog – presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Hewitt Crellin’s AALINCARREY SUMMER MAJIC ELVELEGE TROPHY Winner of Limit Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hill Stoker’s SHAYMILONEY SERENA AT MADGACK WATERBROOK TROPHY Winner of Open Dog – presented by Mr. and Mrs. F. Gawthorpe Hopkinsons’ ROCHEBY HORN BLOWER BOOTHGATES TROPHY Winner of Open Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Nightingale Hopkinsons’ SH.CH. KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY

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DOG C.C., BEST IN SHOW AND BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH

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SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2018 DOGS – Judge: Mr Tony Floyd Dog CC: Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH Dog RCC: Walton’s GALLYBOB MARMALADE Best Puppy Dog: Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH I should like to thank the Committee for their invitation to judge this Championship Show. With the help of my very able steward and old friend, David Foulds all went very smoothly, excepting for the unfortunate mishap of a lady falling and injuring her hip whilst running a dog. I wish her a speedy and successful recovery.

As with all dog shows there are excellent exhibits, good ones and poor ones, and sadly, too many in the last category. I feel that if exhibitors, who fail to gain placings regularly, were to study the successful exhibits in comparison, they may attempt to improve.

With agreement from the co-judge BIS & BPIS was Douglas’ Talard Cee Three Pee Ohh and Res BIS was Hodge’s Naiken Dance Rhythm.

VETERAN DOG 7+ YEARS (9:2) 1. Hodge’s Ch Naiken Zephyr. Well known quality black in good condition, lovely typical head & expression, moved OK. 2. Finney’s Parpuckle Blue Spruce. A very nice black in very good condition. Pleasing head, good coat, moved well.

3. Lesley’s Steeleigh Secrets Out JW. SPECIAL WORKING DOG (3:1) 1. Coode’s Ch Warringah’s Perth JW ShCM. A yellow I have always admired since his debut. Really typical, free of exaggeration, who moves true and effortlessly, well proportioned head. Sadly he was lacking coat and was therefore penalised.

2. Finney’s Play On Words. Workmanlike black in hard fit condition, sound and free moving, not quite the breed type or feet of 1.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (12:4) 1. Young’s Potterspinney Vanny. Super yellow in excellent coat and condition, stands and shows very well, so easy to assess, good bone and feet and moves with style especially in rear movement, pleasing head and expression.

2. Druggan’s A Sense of Pleasures Get Lucky. Black of good type, very good coat and tail, moved soundly both going and coming, sufficient head for one so young; well shown.

3. Digweed’s Marlyford Valentino at Willokin.

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PUPPY DOG (12:2) 1. Grummitt’s Suttonpark Phoenix at Manorwell. Stylish yellow who moved and showed very well, good coat and tail, nicely boned with good feet, pleasing head and expression, good reach of neck.

2. Jayes & Caseys’ Sandylands Hit The Road. Typical from this kennel of an almost 12 month old dog, good shape and size, excellent type, sound and free moving, has the hallmarks of a good dog.

3. Allen & Botts’ Tessholly’s Explorer with Allenie.

SPECIAL JUNIOR DOG (6 – 15 MONTHS) (7:2) 1. Wood’s Sundyke Secret Code. Excellent young black dog shown to perfection, super head, good length of neck set into well placed shoulders, level topline, good quarters, well boned with good feet, moves very well. A really promising dog.

2. Druggan’s Mafia Labs Taboo Webster at Ballydoodle. Yellow, good type who moved and showed very well, pleasing head, good coat, nice shaped feet, he appears to be a nice steady sensible dog.

Perkins’ Ludalor Lyle.

JUNIOR DOG (4:0) 1. Douglas’ Talard Cee Three Pee Ohh. What a name! But what a dog! This yellow of almost 12 months stood out from the moment I set eyes on him. Well balanced in excellent coat and condition, super otter tail well set on, lovely head not overdone, good reach of neck set into well placed shoulders, strong level topline, short and strong in loin, excellent quarters which propelled him with ease, stands and shows well. CC, BIS & BPIS. 2. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Montgomery. Good yellow of excellent type, pleasing head and expression with good muzzle length, sound free moving dog who will have a future I’m sure.

3. McGillvray’s Antonine Charley Barley JW. YEARLING DOG (12:3) 1. Walton’s Gallybob Marmalade. Well balanced pale yellow of good type, not overdone, strong well developed body, good quarters with well turned stifles, pleasing head and expression, sound and free moving, shows well standing straight and square. Res CC. 2. Harvey-Major’s Linjor Rigsby JW. Very good type yellow sound and free moving, pleasing head & expression, good legs and feet, not quite the tail of 1.

3. Meredith’s Linjor Lucca.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG (4:0) 1. Felton-Page’s Marshwiggle Mr Carson JW.ShCM. Sound good moving yellow in nice coat and condition, masculine head with decent muzzle, showed well.

2. Moody’s Trendlewod Mr Blue Sky. Good moving yellow who went around the ring very well, in good condition and reasonable coat, well exhibited.

3. O’Dell & Bill’s Vetybonbetty Chocolate Box. NOVICE DOG (5:0) 1. Grummitt’s Suttonpark Phoenix at Manorwell. 1st in Puppy.

2. Jayes & Casey’s Sandylands High Five. Well put together yellow who will trouble the best when mature, lovely shaped head, good legs and feet, sound and moved well.

3. Edward’s Kimbajak Precious Metal.

UNDERGRADUATE DOG (2:0) 1. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin at Lynquest. Very nice headed yellow of good type, sound moving dog on good legs and feet, not in such good coat today.

2. Percival’s Wynfaul the Wicked. Black in good coat and condition, rather overdone for me and not so good in front as 1.

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GRADUATE DOG (10:1) 1. Autey’s Chadfrith Alcazaba. Chocolate of whole colour in excellent coat and condition, well developed body, strong topline, good legs and feet, pleasing head, good muzzle length and good coloured eye, sound nice dog.

2. Litherland’s Oscar Pistorius. Chocolate close up to 1, again lovely whole colour with good colour eye, sound, moving well, in hard condition, little between these two exhibits.

3. Druggans Balladoole Mr Selfridge JW. POST GRADUATE DOG (7:4) 1. Rowley’s Treantagh Rainbow Warrior JW. Good type yellow; pleasing head with nice expression, fit body with firm topline, sound moving.

2. Dawson’s Kowalski Espartaco IV Beskerby. Sound free moving yellow with a nice head and expression, in fit condition, moved and showed well.

3. O’Dell’s & Bills’ Vetybonbetty Chocolate Box. MID LIMIT DOG (9:2) 1. Braddon’s Trendlewood Born To Run,JW. Striking pale yellow who shows and moves very well, lovely gentle head with nice expression, good reach of neck, strong roomy body, and strong well developed quarters carrying no excess weight.

2. Litherland’s Oakhouse Oh Two. Black shown in excellent coat, as were all the dogs from this kennel, nice head and expression, good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, strong quarters, a very useful dog.

3. Bold’s Shaymiloney Solsilvanus.

LIMIT DOG (9:4) 1. Ellis & Matulla’s Dolwen Johnny Be Good JW. Yellow of good type in excellent coat and condition, free easy moving dog who covers the ground effortlessly, masculine head, not overdone, good reach of neck, strong well developed quarters, easy winner.

2. Kennett’s Magnavalley Cornishman. At just two years still in the process of developing, nice head, sufficient bone, sound good mover.

3. Edward’s Kimbajak Renoir.

OPEN DOG (8:2) 1. Bailiss’ Sh Ch Tissalian Hi Jack JW. Yellow of quality who stands and shows well, excellent mover both going and coming, well proportioned body, nice head and expression, firm topline and good quarters, coat just on the blow, a worthy champion.

2. Young’s Potterspiney Richochet. Lovely headed dog with excellent reach of neck, strong fit body, firm topline and strong well developed quarters, sufficient bone, good feet, moved well and expertly shown by the charming and knowledgeable 8 year old handler. Well done!

3. Hopkinson’s Pol Ch Rocheby Mr Tom. CHAMPION DOG (4:1) 1. Lambert’s Ch Mattand Exodus JW. Quality yellow who presents a balanced picture, outstanding free mover who covered the ground well, good body proportions, masculine head, good neck and shoulders, lovely dog who deserves all the winning he has done. Nice to see the “Sh” has gone!

2. Hepper’s Sh Ch Mardas All Blacks JW. Sound free moving dog who shows well, good coat and tail, strong roomy body, strong in loin, well developed quarters, head rather strong for me but a very nice dog.

3. Leistenschlaeger DT/VDH Ch Mardas Razzle Dazzle ‘Em FCI. TONY FLOYD 56

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SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2018 BITCHES – Judge: Mr Richard Stafford Bitch CC: Hodges’ NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM JW, IR Jun CH. Bitch RCC: Reynold’s CARROMER SHIMMERING IN PINK Best Puppy Bitch: Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD SIMPLY THE BEST I would like to thank the committee for this opportunity to judge bitches at this well run show, pleasing atmosphere and some quality bitches for me to go over. I thank the exhibitors for a quality entry. With agreement from the co-judge BIS & BPIS was Douglas’ Talard Cee Three Pee Ohh and Res BIS was Hodge’s Naiken Dance Rhythm.

VETERAN BITCH 7+ YEARS (6:0) 1. Parrotts’ Sh Ch Naiken Yelena at Lougin. Black bitch rising 10 years of age, shown in super condition, pleasing head and expression, reach of neck leading to well placed shoulders, pleasing body and strong quarters moved positively with drive, shown in correct double coat and otter tail.

BVIS 2. Dawsons’ Sh Ch Beskerby Larksong. Yellow of 8 years, pleasing head and expression, good bone and feet, well bodied with super quarters, top line and movement.

3. Kulleseid’s Sh Ch Centenalee Sparkling Snow.

SPECIAL WORKING BITCH (2:2) MINOR PUPPY BITCH (16:2) 1. Braddon’s Trendlewood Simply The Best. Yellow of 8 months, super type and quality, lovely head and feminine expression, correct eye shape. Well boned with neat feet, super spring of rib, deep chest and body. Strong quarters which she made use of very well, held her top line and moved as expected, didn’t disappoint. BPB & BMPIS. 2. O’Neil’s Ramsayville Tali. Black bitch with the sweetest of heads and expression, super neck and shoulders, well bodied, held her top line on the move, super quarters and turn of stifle shown in correct coat moved very well.

3. Phillips’ Rowanhol Moon River at Sheenaron.

PUPPY BITCH (23:6) 1. Braddon’s Trendlewood Dunnabbey Ten Out Of Ten. This yellow bitch stood out for her balance and type, being perfectly honest not the expression I was looking for, but couldn’t be denied here today. Clean neck and shoulders, well boned with neat feet, well bodied with strong quarters which she used, held her top line as she went around, correct otter tail.

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2. Hutchinson’s Glosmere Chitchat. Pleasing type of yellow with sweet expression, correct bone and feet. Deep through the chest, strong quarters and tail set, moved positively.

3. Carpannini’s Carpenny Philly.

SPECIAL JUNIOR BITCH (6 – 15 MONTHS) (15:4) 1. Reynold’s Carromer Shimmering In Pink. Yellow in tip top form super head and expression, clean through the neck leading into well placed shoulders, super bone and feet shown in good coat, carrying correct amount of weight, super quarters and well muscled, well placed tail set and moved very well. Res CC. 2. Charlton’s Foxrush Oops A Daisy. Another quality yellow just a little too strong, super reach and front extension, well boned with good feet, correct barrel ribs and strong quarters, moved as expected, one of the best movers here today.

3. Wood’s Sundyke Secret Steps.

JUNIOR BITCH (17:7) 1. Hodges’ Naiken Dance Rhythm JW IR Jun CH. Honest black of outstanding type, not exaggerated in any way, made along clean lines, nice size, melting feminine expression leading to nice reach of neck and clean shoulders, well ribbed and strong well angulated quarters, moved free and sound and held her top line and used her tail to advantage when moving. Shown in super hard condition. Pleased to award her first CC. CC & BOS. 2. McGillivray’s Woefdrams American Abbygail with Antonine (IMP NLD). Darker yellow with pleasing head and expression, good forechest and upper arm, strong bone, barrel ribs, strong through the loin, correct tail set and moved well.

3. Parkinson’s Burnthorn Box Office.

YEARLING BITCH (12:4) 1. Woodburn’s Centenalee Miss Madely. Darker yellow, well made of good proportions, good neck, forechest and bone, well ribbed clean through the loin, shown in good condition and moved positively around the ring.

2. Charlton’s Classical Act at Foxrush JW. Paler yellow than winner, and not the pigment, clean neck and shoulders, well boned, deep through the chest, correct length of loin, super tail set and moved positively.

3. Percival Wynfaul Vickers JW. SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH (8:1) 1. Digweed’s Notonlyblack Eclipse of Moon at Willokin. Black, would have preferred more foreface for me, strong neck and well placed shoulders, correct top line which she held both on the move and standing, super quarters which she used to cover the ring, in correct coat, moved best in the class.

2. Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Miss Muffett. Yellow with pleasing head and expression, handler could make her look better if she stretched her out when standing, this would improve her top line, shown in good coat and moved ok.

3. Bean Celtwood Rose Quartz.

NOVICE BITCH (17:6) 1. Allan & Hess’ Allenie’s Tampa Bay D’Orta. Darker yellow with pleasing expression, could be enhanced if she used her ears, a lot to like about this young bitch, pleasing bone, deep chested, good forelegs and barrel rib, strong quarters, came alive on the move, shown in good coat.

2. Rawlinson & Balshaws’ Shanorrell Sentimental at Halshimoor. Pretty yellow, correct shoulder rib and rear extension, strong quarters, moved ok, just not enough of her for me.

3. Percival’s Wynfaul Wind Chimes.

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UNDERGRADUATE BITCH (13:2) 1. Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Pretty In Pink. Pale yellow who stood out in this class for her clean lines and super balance, well boned, super forechest and barrel rib, top line and tail set, strong quarters and well-turned stifle, shown in good condition and moved well.

2. Rawlinson & Balshaws’ Halshimoor Perfect Timing With Shanorrell. Another quality yellow, good reach of neck but would prefer less throat, well boned, strong through the body, super quarters and in correct coat, deep chested and moved very well.

3. Evans’ Saranden Amahami at Bowsain.

GRADUATE BITCH (7:2) 1. Ellis & Matullas’ Dolwen Ebony Claire JW. Black of super type and quality, lovely head and expression, correct eye shape, well boned with neat feet, super spring of rib, deep chest and body, strong quarters which she made use of very well, held her top line and moved as expected, didn’t disappoint.

2. Lambert’s Mattand Front Page (Ai). Super black in profile, would have preferred a better eye shape and slightly longer muzzle, well boned, good quarters and super otter tail, not so positive in rear movement.

3. Rowley’s Treantagh Dolly Rainbow.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (15:3) 1. Scutcher’s Winsleywood Wild Anise JW ShCM. Pale yellow with pleasing expression and pigment, well set ears and flowing neck into well placed shoulders. Well sprung ribs, good through the loin, well angulated hind quarters and turn of stifle, level top line which he held on the move, lovely otter tail.

2. Hofma’s Ansjoros Cutey. Black of lovely type, pleasing expression, clean neck and shoulders, super barrel rib, correct quarters, dips a little over the withers, good tail set and moved ok.

3. Smith Rudidale Lady Luck.

MID LIMIT BITCH (14:5) 1. Hodges’ Naiken Carinsia. Black of super type, loved her head and expression, clean neck and shoulders, ample bone and correct feet, shown in hard condition with double coat, correct otter tail, but would have preferred it better set on, moved well.

2. McCrory’s Meadovillabs Shooting Star. Black of quality, pleasing expression, clean neck and shoulders, super bone, deep chest and barrel rib, moved well, another shown in good coat with correct texture.

3. Parkinson’s Burnthorn Misty.

LIMIT BITCH (24:8) 1. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Centenalee Iced Gem. Yellow full of type and balance, beautiful outline, super head and expression, good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, correct spring of rib and double coat, well angulated hindquarters and turn of stifle, level top line and tail carriage leading to otter tail, didn’t put her all into moving today.

2. Jenkins’ Sekada Bianca JW. Darker yellow, would have preferred better pigment, super shape and balance, well placed shoulders and bone, well bodied strong quarters, level top line and correct tail set, moved effortlessly around the ring.

3. Gawthorpe’s Waterbrook Pillow Talk.

OPEN BITCH (11:4) 1. Parrott’s Lougin Lyin’ Eyes JW. Black with pleasing head and expression, clean neck and well placed shoulders, well off for bone and neat feet, well bodied with good heart room, super tail and correct double coat shown in good condition and moved very well.

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2. Coodes’ Warringahs Gurley JW. Another quality black, similar attributes to winner, clean neck and shoulders, well boned and correct barrel rib, would have preferred better set on tail, correct double coat and moved well with drive.

3. Rawlinson & Balshaw’s Sh Ch Shanorrell Soiree at Halishmoor.

CHAMPION BITCH (5:2) 1. Campbell’s Sh Ch Binnaig Just Blonde JW. Yellow made along clean lines, pleasing head and expression leading to nice reach of neck and clean shoulders, well ribbed and strong well angulated quarters moved very well, held her top line and used her tail to advantage when moving, shown in super condition.

2. Braddon’s Sh Ch Trendlewood Silent Night JW. Pale yellow with pleasing head and expression, well angulated, strongly ribbed and presenting a super picture in profile, moving very soundly, on the day was just not in the full bloom of the winner.

3. Carpanini’s Sh Ch Carpenny Portia.

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BEST PUPPY IN SHOW BROWNS’ RAMSAYVILLE REST MY CASE

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SUNDAY 14TH JANUARY 2018 Judge: Jo McDonald Best In Show: Timms’ Lejie Peace Thyme Reserve Best In Show: Hodge’s Naiken Zephyr Best Puppy In Show: Brown’s Ramsayville Rest My Case Minor Puppy Dog (4:2) 1. Lesley’s Steeleigh Miracles Happen. 6 months old, very exuberant black, loved the texture to his coat with correct double thickness and harsh top, lacking in many. Good balance, muscle tone and top line for one so young, movement good once settled. One to watch.

2. Hind’s Tawnybank Heroes ‘N’ Villains. Larger framed yellow, with terrific bone and substance, lovely otter tail. Even though he was carrying excess weight he still managed to drive but would do better without it.

Puppy Dog (3:0) 1. Brown’s Ramsayville Rest My Case. Compact typy black, who has just moved into puppy.

Everything in the right place, dense coat ending in wonderful otter tail, gentle head with correct eye shape, strong neck, and good front, short coupled well let down hocks, barrel rib. Moved well. All adds up to a very promising youngster - loved him, hope he grows on. BPD, BPIS. 2. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin at Lynquest. Yellow, spot on for age and not overdone in any way, liked his leg and balance with correct angulations fore and aft, which reflected in excellent movement, good pasterns with nice tight feet, very promising.

3. Woodall’s - Thirlmere Echo Falls.

Junior Dog (3:0) 1. MacLean’s Afinmore Absolut. Black dog, in excellent condition and fit as were all from this kennel, presented a lovely image in profile. Superb coat and tail, held correctly, just my type, kind head with correct length of muzzle and eye shape without any looseness.

Excelled in length and sweep of neck into well laid back shoulders. Would have considered for higher honours but felt his movement at rear is not his fortune.

2. Hodgkiss’ Dinnozo Top Notch Alfie. Yellow, deep barrelled in rib but still with balance of body to leg ratio, muscular particularly at rear which helped him drive and retain his shape and line whilst moving.

3. Dawson’s Kowalski Espartaco IV Beskerby (IMP ESP).

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Yearling Dog (4:0) 1.

2.

3.

MacLean’s Afinmore Absolut.

Rowley’s Treantagh Rainbow Warrior. Close decision between one and two as many of the same wonderful attributes; just felt the black moved truer in front. Lovely darker yellow, absolutely right for age with the most appealing head, gentle although, lovely frame, rib, correct type in bone, coat and lovely tight feet. Pushed hard for class.

Young’s Potterspiney Allanon

Maiden Dog (0) Novice Dog (2:0) 1.

2.

Woodall’s Thirlmere Echo Falls. Black, third in Puppy, I really liked the leg length and ratio on this larger framed dog, good rear action. At present he presents a very raw picture and needs time to settle and mature, roundness to eye presents a harsher expression than I would like.

Dawson’s Kowalski Espartaco IV Beskerby (IMP ESP). Very short coupled, balanced yellow who was third in Junior, with dense, slightly soft coat, well off for bone and substance, tail on the low side, shorter in muzzle with lighter pigment which detracts from a true Labrador expression, needing time to settle and finish.

Undergraduate Dog (5:2) 1.

2.

3.

Lambert’s Bannabeach Finding Nemo at Mattand (IKC). Superb chocolate, with coat of correct outer texture and type, lovely balance of leg length to height. Head having correct length of muzzle, eye shape and colour without excess skin. First rate outline with lovely form to pasterns and well let down hocks ending in tight feet, movement okay.

Woodall’s Thirlmere Echo Falls.

O’Dell & Bills’ Vetonbetty Chocolate Box.

Post Graduate Dog (8:3) 1.

2.

3.

MacLean’s Afinmore Absolut.

Rowley’s Treantagh Rainbow Warrior.

Lesley’s Steeleigh Blue Print.

Mid Limit Dog (5:1) 1.

2.

3.

MacLean’s Afinmore Azufral. Excellent type of chocolate which is Labrador all though, shown in fit, hard, muscular condition, excellent bone, rib, masculine head which retains gentleness. Short coupled moved with drive once settled. Everything in the right place and pushed hard for BD, I just plumped for the overall size of the Open Winner. RBD. Brown’s Ramsayville Texas Rising. Short coupled black built on smaller frame, everything in the right place, thick, dense double coat with quality otter tail, strong over hind quarters, preferred head on 1.

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Open Dog (1:0) 1.

Percival’s Wynfaul the Wizard. Substantial black, who I have judged before as a youngster.

Presents a pleasing profile with correct type and texture to coat which ending in a thickly clothed, otter tail. Ample bone and coverage, just a tad strong all over for me now in maturity.

Veteran Dog (4:1) 1.

2.

3.

Hodge’s Ch. Naiken Zephyr. A worthy champion who just presents a balanced Labrador, now a veteran, still at his peak and will remain so for a long time. This is a breed that we should allow time to mature and given this they will present us with the best for a much longer period. Of correct size, body, bone and leg length, ending in neat feline feet, strong body and in excellent condition. Composed and calm showman with gentle expression not overdone in any way. Moved ok. Pleased to award his BD, RBIS. Sewell’s Braithwell Dick Dastardly Racinto Breakerswell. Smaller black with kind head.

Good coat, tail and rib. Longer in coupling than one.

Sewell’s Braithwell Milky Way.

Special Graduate Dog / Bitch (2:1) 1.

MacLean’s Afinmore Absolut.

Special Working Dog / Bitch (2:1) 1.

Coode’s Warringah’s Gulwarra JW. Another lovely chocolate, terrific clean outline, correct weight, balanced with a wonderful sweep of neck into her well laid back shoulders, short coupled, in fit condition, melting head with correct eye shape without any looseness. Moved well. Pushed for higher honours but coat not at its best today which is only temporary!

Minor Puppy Bitch (10:4) 1.

2.

3.

Reynolds’ Carromer Classy Read. And classy she is, heading a lovely class of puppies! 8 month old, dazzling, short coupled black with correct coat, balance and bone, excels in front and top line. Showed well for one so young. Movement not at maturity will watch with interest. BPB Charlton’s Classical Act at Foxrush. Lovely style of yellow, of different type, stronger in head than first, excels in bone, angulations, rib and coat. Strong over loin with tail straight off her back. Moved with drive.

Bailiss’ Tissalian Trust Connie.

Puppy Bitch (12:2) 1.

2.

3.

Lewis’ Ramsayville Rags to Riches at Crammondkirk. Pretty, compact bitch, litter sister to BP, one of three pups entered today who are all so similar with the same stamp and attributes, extremely promising. Smaller scale but balanced throughout and moved ok.

Coddington & Shortland’s Rocheby Silhouette to Genisival. Lovely darker yellow that moved so well for one so young. So much to like, difficult to assess as the handler did not seem to hold her attention or present her many qualities - correct coat, tail, bone, balance with the prettiest of heads.

Timms’ Lejie Heaven Sent.

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Junior Bitch (5:0) 1.

2.

3.

Charlton’s Foxrush Time to Shine. Strong yellow that retains her femininity, superb barrel of rib, powerful with good angulations in front and rear, correct bone, coat and tail, moved ok.

Lewis’ Crammondkirk Rogue Gossip. Smaller yellow, with good bone and lovely tight feet, slightly plainer in head than one but still correct balance in balance, pigment and without coarseness. Presented in fit, toned condition.

Woodburn’s Centenalee Miss Madelyn.

Yearling Bitch (12:3) 1.

2.

3.

Reynolds’ Carromers Shimmering Satin. Lovely class, this pretty bitch just commands attention, muscular and fit without coarseness. Excels in coat, bone with head just right for age. Lovely reach of neck and outline held as she moves with drive. RBB Hodge’s Naiken Classical Cliché. Very pleasing chocolate bitch with plenty of bone and substance ending in nice tight feet, good angulations throughout. Preferred cleaner cheek and eyes of winner.

Lewis’ Crammondkirk Rogue Gossip.

Maiden Bitch (8:4) 1.

2.

3.

Lesley’s Steeleigh Blue Heaven. Black with ample bone, coat and substance, well balanced all over, good fore-chest, super line and reach of neck, stronger in head but still feminine, moved well.

Dobson’s Lakemeadow Love to Dream. Very pretty, shorter coupled yellow built on a smaller frame, lovely type, moved well, just preferred front on 1.

Mitchell’s Darmilye Delicious.

Novice Bitch (9:0) 1.

2.

3.

Lesley’s Steeleigh Blue Heaven.

Lewis’ Ramsayville Rosy Outlook at Crammondkirk. The last of the terrific trio, almost a clone of her sister, she just did not seem as settled in the ring.

Dobson’s Lakemeadow Love to Dream.

Undergraduate Bitch (10:3) 1.

2.

3.

Reynolds’ Carromers Shimmering Silk. Eye catching litter sister to Yearling Winner and stood out from the first appraisal, balanced, good size but without being overdone in anyway and the prettiest of heads. Correct in bone, coat, balance with excellent movement.

Woodburn’s Centenalee Bond Girl. Built on a smaller frame but with everything in the right place. Amble bone and coat, moved well preferred length of neck and leg of one.

Hall’s Jigalls Ruby Slippers.

Post Graduate Bitch (10:2) 1.

2.

3.

Hodge’s Naiken Carinsia. Really liked this classy black with wonderful line and reach of neck, correct front with superb pastern and neat feet. Lovely type.

Schopen’s Barnagrow Altisidora. Another beautiful, short coupled black bitch with classic type, loved her head and overall shape, close up, just preferred front movement on 1st.

Culley’s Beneldys Salt Ashe.

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Mid Limit Bitch (4:1) 1.

2.

3.

Timms’ Lejie Peace Thyme. Beautiful, old fashioned yellow who could have been born 20 or 30 years ago. Nothing overdone, correct in outline, shape, balance, coat and top line, everything in the right place reflected in her drive, with top line held on the move. Gentle and unassuming, one you need to get close up to appreciate her many qualities. Wish we had more of this type. BB, BIS. Schopen’s Barnagrow Nuala. Black bitch presenting a nice outline, good bone, not is as good coat as 1 and could not match her drive.

Smith’s Rudidale’s Story Teller.

Open Bitch (7:4) 1.

2.

3.

Hodge’s Naiken Alize. Difficult decision between two lovely bitches that I am sure will change places on other days, I only wish I had two red cards. Stronger Chocolate but not overdone, plenty of size, bone and substance with tail straight off her back. Moved well.

Coodes’ Warringah’s Gurley JW. Classic, compact black bitch, short coupled and not overdone in any way, in excellent condition, loved her head just preferred the overall scope of 1.

Milner’s Mattand Goldfinger.

Veteran Bitch (7:2) 1.

2.

3.

Harman’s Lakemeadow Lotus Blossom of Kareldis. Lovely black who is in super physical shape for her age which showed in her ease of movement. Classy outline with good bone and coat, head stronger then I prefer but still balanced.

Culley’s Devonelite Just One Look of Beneldys. Toned and fit 7 year old in superb muscular shape, still out working regularly. Old fashioned darker yellow with excellent breed type, coat harsh with slightly too much wave.

Woodburn’s Sh. Ch. Centenalee Sparkling Snow.

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BEST IN SHOW and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW METCALFES’ CARROMER JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW and BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW REYNOLDS’ CARROMER CLASSY READ 70

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OPEN SHOW Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Chesterfield S43 3JL

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Judge: Sian Evans Best In Show: Metcalfe’s Carromer Jack Flash to Baileydale Reserve Best In Show: Reynold’s Carromer Classy Read Best Puppy In Show: Metcalfe’s Carromer Jack Flash to Baileydale I would like to thank the committee for this judging invitation. I have been looking forward to this appointment and wasn’t disappointed. The venue was perfect for this size show.

A big thank you to my stewards and for the lovely lunch. I had a lovely number of dogs to go over from this area of the country which is rich in good breeders and exhibitors, temperament was excellent, no bad mouths and only one lame dog, coats were surprisingly good considering the hot summer we’ve had.

Minor Puppy Dog 4 (1) 1. Grummitt’s Suttonpark Phoenix at Manorwell: Yellow dog developing well in size , love head well-proportioned good pigment, well developed front and rear which gave a nice profile. Good tail set nice top line moved nicely for a pup and was happy both standing and on the move .

2. Ayres’ Hannabee to Hull N Back with Musubi: Black pup, lovely head and eye colour, like 1st place nicely balanced body just right for age, enjoyed his day moved ok.

3. Percival’s Wynfaul Wind Talker Puppy Dog 8 (3) 1. Metcalfe’s Carromer Jack Flash to Baileydale: Yellow dog I had noticed him in the ring but didn’t realise quite how much there is to like about him, lovely kind head, great pigment and eye colour, lovely neck flowing off correctly placed shoulders onto excellent top line that he maintained standing and on the move . Well-proportioned front and rear excellent bone there’s a lot of growing to go but he is developing well and gives a balanced outline. In good coat, tail straight off his back and he happily used it, tight feet and moved with drive for such a youngster. BPD, BPIS, BIS. 2. Druggan’s Mafia Lab’s Taboo Webster at Balladoole: Another lovely yellow pup, my notes say many similar points as one, in excellent coat, moved well, I’m sure they’ll swap places in the coming months.

3. Wood’s Sundyke Secret Code

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Junior Dog 6 (1) 1. Druggan’s Sense of Pleasure’s El Toro at Balladoole (imp Deu): Nice black dog , masculine head nice eye shape, nice deep front with strongly bone, well-muscled back end, presented in great coat moved a little close at times.

2. Lesley’s Aramis Britannica Archipelago at Steeleigh (imp Ltu): Another nice black dog , great angles front and rear, nice head and expression, gave his handler a lot to do on the move but nice outline when settled.

3. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin at Lynquest JW Yearling Dog 2 (0) 1. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Cenenalee Sir Oliver: Yellow strong dog but has a lovely typically kind expressive head, good pigment, nice front angles and strong bone and tight feet, good well maintained top line and strong rear with plenty of muscle which he used to power around ring I’d like to watch him in a big ring, happy and attentive to handler.

RBD 2. Woodall’s Thirlmere Echo Falls JW: Black dog well grown longer in couplings than 1, nice head dark eye, lovely neck, moved well my notes say happy and full of life.

Maiden Dog 1 (0) 1. Druggan’s Balladoole Mr Rockafella: Strong yellow dog, well boned, nicely angled front and rear, nice tight feet, in excellent coat, moved very well Novice Dog 5 (1) 1. Metcalfe’s Carromer Jack Flash to Baileydale.

2. Lesley’s Aramis Britannica Archipelago at Steeleigh (imp Ltu) 3. Hind’s Tawnybank Heroes ‘N’ Villans.

Undergraduate Dog 2 (0) 1. Lesley’s Aramis Britannica Archipelago at Steeleigh ( imp Ltu) 2. Haslam’s Manorwell Buckskin at Lynquest JW: Nice yellow , kind head wellproportioned and good pigment, balanced outline , nicely boned, moved better in earlier class.

Post Graduate Dog 3 (2) 1. Ennis-Holden’s Mattand on Your Marks: Darker yellow dog excellent pigment, lovely kind head masculine but maintaining kindness, balanced outline, not the biggest of dogs, but well boned nice deep chest, nice top-line moved ok but was giving his handler a hard time.

Mid Limit Dog 6 (2) 1. Lesley’s Steeleigh Blue Print JW; Black dog of good size, nice head lovely dark eye, lovely reach of neck onto well set shoulders, strong front and balanced with rear, nice tight feet, moved well.

2. Ayres’ Ramsayville Reflection of Musubi JW; another nice black, strong masculine head, shorter coupled, plenty of bone, in good coat , moved well.

3. Dawson’s Kowalski Espartaco 1v Beserby (imp Esp).

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Open Dog 2 (1) 1. Hopkinson’s Pol CH Rocheby MR Tom; Mature yellow dog, strong throughout, short coupled , lovely head with intelligent expression. In excellent coat best otter tail of the day, happy exhibit who showed and moved well.

Veteran Dog 7 (0) 1. Lesley’s Steeleigh Secrets Out; 7yr old black, lovely head and expression ,dark eyes, great angulation throughout, deep chest, nice tight feet, moved well still a lot of pup in this dog.

2. Sewell’s Braithwell Dick Darstardly Racinto Breakerswell; another nice black of 9yrs, lovely head no age in his eyes, well angled nice toppling moved well.

3. Neachell’s SH CH Adoraden Hallmark at Suttonpark Special Graduate Dog/Bitch 0 () Special Working Dog/Bitch 0 () Minor Puppy Bitch 10 (2) 1. Hopkinson’s Centenalee Meadow Mint at Rocheby: pale yellow just 6 months , beautiful head lovely eye shape and colour, very well balanced throughout, good size and lovely front and rear angulation, nice reach of neck and maintained a good top-line for such a baby. Nice tight feet moved well for all her handlers has obviously been well schooled.

BMPIS 2. Smith’s Rocheby By Moonlight Over Pendeby: lovely black puppy sweetest of heads, nice shaped dark eye, nice reach of neck leading onto a balanced outline, moved well very attentive to handler.

3. Grummitt’s Suttonpark Sweet Revenge at Manorwell Puppy Bitch 8 (0) 1. Reynold’s Carromer Shimmering in Pink: Pale yellow beautifully put together, feminine head dark eye and good pigment, lovely reach of neck onto well placed shoulders. Lovely front and rear angulation. In lovely coat plenty of second thigh, tight feet moved very well. BPB 2. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Mimosa; another lovely yellow puppy, very balanced great angulation, excellent top line, very much a show girl and attentive to her handler, moved well.

3. Metcalfe’s Carromer Shimmering Tinsel to Baileydale Junior Bitch 7 (2) 1. Reynold’s Carromer Classy Read; my notes say just my type,lovely black bitch beautiful head dark eye, lovely reach of neck, lovely deep front, short coupled and strong well angled rear, enough bone and tight feet shown in excellent condition , lovely otter tail straight of her back, moved and showed well. BB,RBIS 2. Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Miss Muffett; another quality bitch, feminine head very intell gent expression. Excellent pigment, very balanced great angulation moved well, just preferred 1 on the day.

3. Needham’s Danryl Opihr.

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Yearling Bitch 7 (2) 1. Woodburn’s Centenalee Miss Madelyn; Lovely darker yellow bitch, beautiful head ,lovely eye shape and colour, great reach of neck onto well placed shoulders and very balanced body, great angulation. Didn’t stop showing , moved very well. RBB 2. Lambert’s Mattand Front Page (AI); nice black bitch smaller in size but lovely outline, pretty head with dark eye, short coupled with great top-line shown in great condition , moved well.

3. Steele’s Loumar Novascotia.

Maiden Bitch 6 (4) 1. Steele’s Loumar Cold Breeze; Lovely rich chocolate bitch, well-balanced, nice reach of neck, in excellent coat moved well.

2. Incantator Brizo; black bitch pretty head, lacks bone but moved well.

Novice Bitch 6 (2) 1. Charlton’s Foxrush Oops a Daisy; beautifully put together yellow bitch, nice head intelligent expression. Lovely reach of neck onto excellent top line, lovely front and rear, well balanced, plenty of bone onto nice tight feet, moved well not in full coat.

2. Steele’s Loumar Novascotia; beautiful head on this bitch very feminine, in excellent coat and good otter tail straight off her back, balanced front and rear as one with handler.

3. Woodburn’s Cenenalee Shining Light Undergraduate Bitch 7 (0) 1 Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Pretty in Pink; lovely pale yellow bitch, very pretty head correct eye shape, lovely reach of neck, maintained a good top-line at all times, balanced front and rear. Just enough coat, tight feet and moved well.

2. Manorwell Mrs Miniver at Rocheby; smaller bitch, excellent pigment and eye colour, lovely front and rear angulation, in excellent condition, moved well, very attentive to her handler.

3. Annakay Play to Me. Post Graduate Bitch 7 (1) 1. Hopkinson’s Stelainross Bewitched Rocheby; another black I liked a lot, very nice head, dark eye and intelligent expression, short coupled and very well balanced. Plenty of bone tight feet, moved well, showed well in this class but unfortunately lost her sparkle in the best bitch line up.

2. Dawson’s Beskerby Singsong; bigger yellow bitch, lovely head and pigment, lovely neck onto good top-line and tail-set, plenty of bone and tight feet, showed and moved well.

3. Lesley’s Steeleigh Blue Heaven.

Mid Limit Bitch 10 (4) 1. Lejie Peace Thyme; very feminine yellow bitch, lovely head and reach of neck, balanced throughout, tight feet and enough bone, very showy bitch and moved very well.

2. Amberstope Wynn Dixie; darker yellow bitch, lovely outline and flowing neck. strong bitch but not losing any femininity , great angulation moved well.

3. Afinmore Ardmore.

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Open Bitch 2 (2) Veteran Bitch 3 (1) 1. Dawons’s SH CH Beskerby Larksong JW; quality bitch I’ve admired in the past and a pleasure to go over her, still has a lovely outline very balanced, beautiful head and expression moved very well, still enjoying her time in the ring.

2. Winnellands Loves Passion; nice bitch but carrying a bit of weight, moved well in excellent coat.

Sian Evans - Judge

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OPEN SHOW CUP WINNERS 2018 14th January 2018 – Judge: Mrs. Joanne McDonald (Marronoir) 8th September 2018 – Judge: Mrs. Sian Evans (Bowsian) TIBSHELF LABRADOR CHALLENGE CUP Best Exhibit in Show – presented by the late Mr. J. G. Severn Jan: Timms’ LEJIE PEACE THYME Sept: Metcalfes’ CARROMER JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE KINLEY TROPHY Best Opposite Sex in Show – presented by Mr. F. G. Wrigley Jan: Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW Sept: Reynolds’ CARROMER CLASSY READ SH. CH. RAYBOOTH SOCKS TROPHY Reserve Best in Show – presented by Mr. B. Lowe Jan: Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW Sept: Reynolds’ CARROMER CLASSY READ STORMLEY CUP Best Puppy in Show – presented by Miss M. B. Booth Jan: Browns’ RAMSAYVILLE REST MY CASE Sept: Metcalfes’ CARROMER JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE LONGLEY TROPHY Best Black Labrador in Show – presented by Mr. and Mrs. G. Kenningley Jan: Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW Sept: Reynolds’ CARROMER CLASSY READ WOODBOROUGH CUP Best Yellow Labrador in Show – presented by Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hallam Jan: Timms’ LEJIE PEACE THYME Sept: Metcalfes’ CARROMER JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE TIBSHELF CHOCOLATE CUP Best Chocolate Labrador in Show – presented by the late Mr. J. G. Severn Jan: Not awarded Sept: Not awarded ROCHEBY HONESUCKLE AT MIRAMONTE TROPHY Best Veteran in Show – presented by Mrs. S. Hibbert Jan: Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW Sept: Lesley’s STEELEIGH SECRETS OUT JW 77

TANRONENS BLACK ROSE TROPHY Best Minor Puppy in Show – presented by Mrs. A. Deane Jan: Reynolds’ CARROMER CLASSY READ Sept: Hopkinsons’ CENTENALEE MEADOW MINT AT ROCHEBY PETHERTON CUP Winner of Minor Puppy Dog Class – presented by Miss Golland Jan: Lesley’s STEELEIGH MIRACLES HAPPEN Sept: Grummitt’s SUTTONPARK PHOENIX AT MANORWELL CH. LOUVIL OF TIBSHELF CHALLENGE CUP Winner of Puppy Dog Class – presented by the late Mr. J. G. Severn Jan: Browns’ RAMSAYVILLE REST MY CASE Sept: Metcalfes’ CARROMER JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE NETHERTON CUP Winner of Junior Dog Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. B. Daly Jan: Maclean’s AFINMORE ABSOLUT Sept: Druggan’s A SENSE OF PLEASURE’S EL TORO AT BALLADOOLE (IMP DEU) ROCHEBY ROYAL OAK TROPHY Winner of Yearling Dog Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. D. Hopkinson Jan: Maclean’s AFINMORE ABSOLUT Sept: Hopkinsons’ ROCHEBY CENTENALEE SIR OLIVER MARFELL TROPHY Winner of Maiden Dog Class – presented by Mr. E. and Mrs. C. Margerrison Jan: (Not awarded) Sept: Druggan’s BALLADOOLE MR ROCKEFELLA ALKAMHURST CUP Winner of Novice Dog Class – presented by Mrs. M. Crocker-Williams Jan: Woodall’s THIRLMERE ECHO FALLS Sept: Metcalfes’ CARROMER JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE SCARTHO TROPHY Winner of Undergraduate Dog Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. Smith Jan: Lambert’s BANNABEACH FINDING NEMO AT MATTAND Sept: Lesley’s ARAMIS BRITANNICA ARCHIPELAGO AT STEELEIGH (IMP LTU) CARROMER TROPHY Winner of Post Graduate Dog – presented by Mr. and Mr. M. Reynolds Jan: Maclean’s AFINMORE ABSOLUT Sept: Ennis-Holden’s MATTAND ON YOUR MARKS AMESLEAGH AWARD Winner of Mid Limit Dog Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. L. Hepworth Jan: Maclean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL Sept: Lesley’s STEELEIGH BLUE PRINT JW 78

TEAZELDOWN TROPHY Winner of Open Dog Class – presented by Mrs. J. Bruce and Miss A. Johnson Jan: Percival’s WYNFAUL THE WIZARD JW Sept: Hopkinsons’ POL. CH. ROCHEBY MR TOM NAIKEN TROPHY Winner of Veteran Dog Class – presented by Mrs. J. Hodge Jan: Hodges’ CH. NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW Sept: Lesley’s STEELEIGH SECRETS OUT JW AMBERSTOPE TROPHY Winner of Special Graduate Dog/Bitch Class - presented by Mr. and Mrs. L. Neal Jan: Maclean’s AFINMORE ABSOLUT Sept: Not awarded FOXRUSH TANKARD Winner of Minor Puppy Bitch Class – presented by Mrs. J. Charlton Jan: Reynolds’ CARROMER CLASSY READ Sept: Hopkinsons’ CENTENALEE MEADOW MINT AT ROCHEBY ROSBURN TROPHY Winner of Puppy Bitch Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. B. Swaby Jan: Lewis’ RAMSAYVILLE RAGS TO RICHES AT CRAMMONDKIRK Sept: Reynolds’ CARROMER SHIMMERING IN PINK LYNDHURST TROPHY Winner of Junior Bitch Class – presented by Mrs. I. L. Hurst Jan: Charlton’s FOXRUSH TIME TO SHINE JW Sept: Reynolds’ CARROMER CLASSY READ ALLENIE TROPHY Winner of Yearling Bitch Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen Jan: Reynolds’ CARROMERS SHIMMERING SATIN Sept: Woodburn’s CENTENALEE MISS MADELYN TISSALIAN TROPHY Winner of Maiden Bitch Class – presented by Mr. I. and Mrs. C. Bailiss Jan: Lesley’s STEELEIGH BLUE HEAVEN Sept: Steele’s LOUMAR COLD BREEZE CARMEN MIRANDA TROPHY Winner of Novice Bitch Class – presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Reynolds Jan: Lesley’s STEELEIGH BLUE HEAVEN Sept: Charlton’s FOXRUSH OOPS A DAISY AMESLEAGH BOWL Winner of Undergraduate Bitch – presented by Mr. and Mrs. L. Hepworth Jan: Reynolds’ CARROMERS SHIMMERING SILK Sept: Flockton’s DYLSONLEIGH PRETTY IN PINK

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POLLY’S PRIDE OF GENISVAL CUP Winner of Post Graduate Bitch Class – presented by Mrs. M. Coddington Jan: Hodges’ NAIKEN CARINSIA Sept: Hopkinsons’ STELAINROSS BEWITCHED ROCHEBY ROCKABEE AWARD Winner of Mid Limit Bitch – presented by Miss M. Thorp and Miss E. Walker Jan: Timms’ LEJIE PEACE THYME Sept: Timms’ LEJIE PEACE THYME ROCKABEE CUP Winner of Open Bitch Class – presented by Miss M. Thorp and Miss E. Walker Jan: Hodges’ NAIKEN ALIZE Sept: Not awarded BELTARN BROOK BOWL Winner of Veteran Bitch Class – presented by Mrs. C. Hadwen Jan: Harman’s LAKEMEADOW LOTUS BLOSSOM OF KARELDIS Sept: Dawsons’ SH. CH. BESKERBY LARKSONG JW

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2018 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS C.C. & RESERVE C.C. WINNERS Plus Best Puppy & Best Veteran where declared

BOSTON & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY (06.01.18)

Ms. M. Brown (Ramsayville) BOB. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (2)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. McRory’s MILLROSEGLEN MAKE MY DAY Harvey-Major’s ANUEDIS EVERYBODY IS FINE IN LINJOR (IMP ITA) (1) Bitch C.C.

(Anuedis Double Trader x Anuedis Achtung Baby) Bitch Res C.C. Climpson’s OTHAMCOURT EDITH GROVE Best Puppy Flockton’s DYLSONLEIGH MISS MUFFET

MANCHESTER DOG SHOW (21.01.18)

Mrs. W. Manning (Overmarsh) Hepper’s MARDAS ALL BLACKS (1) Dog C.C.

(Mambrinos Brandy Snap at Richbourne (Imp Nor) x Mardas Vintage Silk JW Dog Res C.C. Woodley’s SH CH SECRET MOMENT AT ALKHAMHURST B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Coodes’ WARRINGAHS GURLEY JW (2)

(Ch Warringahs Gundaroo x Ch Warringahs Karkirri) Bitch Res C.C. Platt’s NEWHORIZONS SPECIAL EDITION Best Puppy Litherland’s OAKHOUSE OSCAR PISTORIUS LABRADOR CLUB OF WALES (03.02.18)

Dogs: Mrs. J. Woodhall (Thirlmere) Dog C.C. Bailiss’ TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (3)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Rowley’s TREANTAGH RAINBOW WARRIOR JW

Bitches: Mr. J.L. Blais (Chablais) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Braddon’s SH CH TRENDLEWOOD SILENT NIGHT JW (4)

(Sh Ch Rocheby State Occasion x Trendlewood Cracklin` Rosie) Bitch Res C.C. Lewis’ RAMSAYVILLE RAGS TO RICHES AT CRAMMONDKIRK Best Puppy McGillivray’s ANTONINE CHARLEY BARLEY Best Veteran Faulkener’s LEWISAN LOOK AT ME CRUFTS DOG SHOW (11.03.18)

Dogs: Mr. R. Stafford (Farnfield) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (4)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Negron & Flaherty’s GCHB CH LAKESIDE MEMOIR OF

GALLIVANT (ATC)

Bitches: Mr. S. Williamson (Sharouns) Bitch C.C. Hopkinson’s SH CH ROCHEBY SWEET SENSATION (5)

(Rocheby Town Cryer x Rocheby Wild Snowdrop) Bitch Res C.C. Gurzhiy’s RUS/BLR/LT/LAT/FIN CH MICONTI YOU ARE MY PRINCESS Best Puppy Charlton’s CLASSICAL ACT AT FOXRUSH Best Veteran Woodburn’s SH CH CENTENLEE SPARKLING SNOW 81

EAST ANGLIAN LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (15.04.18)

Dogs: Mrs. M. Coddington (Genisval) Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (5) Dog C.C.

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Hopkinson’s SH CH ROCHEBY HORN BLOWER

Bitches: Ms. A. Stewart (Streamanda) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Balshaw & Rawlinson’s SHANORRELL SOIREE AT HALSHIMOOR JW (3)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Sh Ch Shanorrell Splendour at Halshimoor) Bitch Res C.C. Coodes’ WARRINGAHS GULWARRA JW Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM Best Puppy Best Veteran Coode’s CH WARRINGAH GUNDAROO JW THREE RIDINGS LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (17.03.18)

Dogs: Mr. A. Ellis (Dolwen) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (6) (Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Wyatt’s CH MEADOWLEIGH BROWN SUGAR

Bitches: Mrs. S.W. Ellis (Dolwen) Bitch C.C. Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURES YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST (1)

(Ger Ch A Sense of Pleasures I’m A Joker x Waterlines Selleria) Bitch Res C.C. Coode’s WARRINGAHS GURLEY JW Charlton’s CLASSICAL ACT AT FOXRUSH Best Puppy Callaghan’s IR SH CH CLAYCHALK COSTA ZAIRE AT BANNABEACH Best Veteran KENT, SURREY & SUSSEX LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (01.04.18)

Dogs: Mr. P. Lammens (Of Misty Dreams) Dog C.C. Wiles’ SH CH RICHBOURNE LONDONER JW (4)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Sh Ch Richbourne Silver Surprise JW) Dog Res C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW

Bitches: Mrs. J. Charlton (Foxrush) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Hopkinson’s SH CH KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY (5)

(Sh Ch Silver Suede Over Rocheby x Braithwell Summer Song) Res Bitch C.C. McClellan’s SARANDEN ROCK YOUR BABY Best Puppy Jones’ HAFNAU GEORGETTE Best Veteran Hayward’s POSTER`S MR POSTMAN FOR DONACRE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF SCOTLAND (07.04.18)

Dogs: Mrs. A. Britton (Bowstones) Dog C.C. Logan’s MADGACK MULBERRY (1)

(Afinmore Alain JW ShCM x Shaymiloney Serena at Madgack) Dog Res C.C. Litherland’s OAKHOUSE OSCAR PISTORIUS

Bitches: Mr. D. Nightingale (Boothgates) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURES YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST (2)

(Ger Ch A Sense of Pleasures I’m A Joker x Waterlines Selleria) Bitch Res C.C. Coode’s WARRINGAH`S GURLEY JW Best Puppy Rawlinson & Balshaws’ HALSHIMOOR PITCH BATTLE AT SHANORRELL Best Veteran Callaghan’s IR SH CH CLAYCHALK COSTA ZAIRE AT BANNABEACH 82

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (08.04.18)

Dogs: Mrs. M. Brown (Ramsayville) McLean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL JW ShCM (1) Dog C.C.

(Ch Naiken Zephyr JW x Ch Afinmore Antora) Dog Res C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW

Bitches: Mr. G. Johnson (Cremino) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Hopkinson’s SH CH KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY (6)

(Sh Ch Silver Suede Over Rocheby x Braithwell Summer Song) Bitch Res C.C. Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURES YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM Best Puppy Hodge’s CH NAIKEN ZEPHYR JW Best Veteran WEST OF ENGLAND LADIES KENNEL SOCIETY (29.04.18)

Dogs: Mr. K. A. Young Dog C.C. Wile’s SH CH RICHBOURNE LONDONER JW (5)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Sh Ch Richbourne Silver Surprise JW) Jaye’s SANDYLANDS ONCE UPON A TIME Dog Res C.C. B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Casey & Cavallo LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS (3)

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW x Sh Ch Lembas Chiquitta) Bitch Res C.C. Hopkinson’s SH CH HAYLEY SUN IN THEIR EYES ROCHEBY Best Puppy Druggan’s BALLADOOLE MR ROCKEFELLA LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF NORTHERN IRELAND (05.05.18)

Mrs. H. Gilroy (Claychalk) Dog C.C. Lewis’ CRAMMONDKIRK ALL THE GOSSIP JW (3)

(Sh Ch/EST/FIN CH Follies Ivar EST JUN CH x Steeleigh Express

Wish at Crammondkirk) Dog Res C.C. Bold’s SHAYMILONEY SENATE JW B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Hodge’s NAIKEN CARINSIA (1)

(Int Ch Raglan Jack Frost x Naiken Alize) Bitch Res C.C. Lewis’ CRAMMONDKIRK ROGUE GOSSIP Best Puppy Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM Best Veteran Harman’s LAKEMEADOW LOTUS BLOSSOM OF KARELDIS BIRMINGHAM DOG SHOW SOCIETY (12.05.18)

Mrs. C. E. Cartledge Percival’s WYNFAUL THE WIZARD JW (1) Dog C.C.

(Wynfaul Rocket Fuel x Cricklecreek Carolina at Wynfaul) Dog Res C.C. Williamson’s SHAROUNS TALK OF THE TOWN JW B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Allen & Guilfords’ ALLENIES ATHENA AT MANDURSAN (1)

(Sh Ch Am Can Ch Salty Dog of Tampa Bay JW x Mandursans Aphrodite

with Allenie) Bitch Res C.C. Teasdale’s IZZIE WHIZZIE AT PENDEBY Best Puppy Charlton’s CLASSICAL ACT AT FOXRUSH Best Veteran Roberts’ SH CH STORMROSE MORNING JEWEL JW ShCM THE SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB (20.05.18)

Mrs. L. Lesley (Steeleigh) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Percival’s WYNFAUL THE WIZARD JW (2)

(Wynfaul Rocket Fuel x Cricklecreek Carolina at Wynfaul) 83

Dog Res C.C. Bitch C.C.

Bitch Res C.C. Best Puppy

Best Veteran

Jones’ HAFNAU ZEBEDEE Bell’s BRIGBURN SONORAN AT WESTERULSTON (2) (Brigburn U’ll Do x Fabracken Savannah) Coode’s WARRINGAHS GURLEY JW Druggan’s A SENSE OF PLEASURES EL TORRO AT BALLADOOLE (IMP DEU) Harman’s LAKEMEADOW LOTUS BLOSSOM OF KARELDIS

BATH CANINE SOCIETY (26.05.18)

Dogs: Mr. A. B. Carter (Blondene) Dog C.C. Mill’s LEMBAS MIKADO

(Sandylands Gentle Touch at Lembas x Carpenny Wonder with Lembas) Allen, Hess & Jordans’ TAMPA BAY`S MARCO POLO FOR EAGLE POND Dog Res C.C. B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Wiles’ SH CH DOLEHAMHALT DAZZLER OF RICHBOURNE JW (5)

(Mambrinos Thriller at Richbourne x Buckholt Willow) Bitch Res C.C. Carpanini’s CARPENNY PORTIA Charlton’s FOXRUSH OLD TIME DANCING Best Puppy Best Veteran Scutcher’s WINSLEYWOOD WILD HONEY JW ShCM SOUTHERN COUNTIES CANNINE ASSOCIATION (03.06.18)

Mr. C. Atkinson(Seganti) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Lambert’s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW (17)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Amberstead Dark and Stormy Over Mattand) Dog Res C.C. Allen, Hess & Jordans’ TAMPA BAY`S MARCO POLO FOR EAGLE POND

(IMP USA) Bitch C.C. Carpanini’s CARPENNY PORTIA (3)

(Carpenny Primo x Sh Ch Flossfalls Monopoly of Carpenny) Bitch Res C.C. Casey & Cavallo’s LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS Best Puppy Harvey-Major’s LINJOR RIGSBY Wallace’s RICHBOURNE SIGNATURE TUNE OF TIAJA Best Veteran THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (09.06.18)

Dogs: Mrs. J. Rawlinson (Halshimoor) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Reynolds’ SH CH CARROMER BLUE LAGOON (11)

(Simandem King Canute AI x Carromer Shimmering Diva JW) Lambert’s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW Dog Res C.C.

Bitches: Mr. D. Coode (Warringah`s) Bitch C.C. Hodge’s NAIKEN CLASSIC CLICHÉ (1)

(Int Ch Raglan Jack Frost x Naiken Alize) Bitch Res C.C. Percival’s WYNFAUL FLAME AND FORTUNE JW Best Puppy Charlton’s FOXRUSH OOPS A DAISY Best Veteran Parrot’s SH CH NAIKEN YELENA AT LOUGIN THREE COUNTIES DOG SHOW (09.06.18)

Mrs. Elinir Matulla (Dolwen) Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (7) Dog C.C.

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Brown & Farquaharsons’ RAMSAYVILLE TEXAS RISING B.O.B Bitch C.C. Carpanini’s SH CH CARPENNY PORTIA (4) 84

Bitch Res C.C. Best Puppy

(Carpenny Primo x Sh Ch Flossfalls Monopoly of Carpenny) Casey & Cavallo’s LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS Metcalfe’s CARROMER`S JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE

BORDER UNION AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (17.06.18)

Mr. A. Douglas (Talard) Hepper’s MARDAS ALL BLACKS JW (2) Dog C.C.

(Mambrinos Brandy Snap (Imp Nor) x Mardas Vintage Silk JW) Dog Res C.C. Percival’s WYNFAUL THE WIZARD JW B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Park’s RAMSAYVILLE RHUBARB ROCK AT KINCHYLE (2)

(Sh Ch Brighton Sarracenia(Imp) x Graybrae Golden Girl of Ramsayville) Bitch Res C.C. Parr’s STONEAVON MINNIE THE MOOCHER ShCM Druggan’s MAFIA LABS`S TABOO WEBSTER AT BALLADOOLE Best Puppy BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY (23.06.18)

Mrs. F. Braddon (Trendlewood) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Lambert`s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW (18)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Amberstead Dark and Stormy Over Mattand Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW Dog Res C.C. Bitch C.C. O`Brien’s MAXFIELD MAYBELLINE JW (3)

(Sh Ch Am Can Ch Salty Dog of Tampa Bay JH x Mandursan`s Miss Demea

nor of Maxfield) Bitch Res C.C. Carpanini’s SH CH CARPENNY PORTIA Best Puppy Druggan’s A SENSE OF PLEASURE EL TORRO AT BALLADOOLE

(IMP DEU) WINDSOR DOG SHOW SOCIETY (01.07.18)

Mr. M. Rawlinson (Halshimoor) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Lambert’s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW (19)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Amberstead Dark and Stormy Over Mattand) Dog Res C.C. Carpanini’s CARPENNY PRIMO Bitch C.C. Jenkins’ SEKADA MISS BIANCA JW (1) Bitch C.C.

(Sh Ch Ballyduff Marius x Brigburn Violet Sekada) Bitch Res C.C. Carpanini’s SH CH CARPENNY PORTIA Flockton’s DYLSONLEIGH MISS MUFFET Best Puppy COTSWOLD & WYEVERN LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (04.07.18)

Dogs: Mrs. J. Charlton (Foxrush) Dog C.C. Hopkinson’s ROCHEBY OLD PUNCH (2)

(Sh Ch Rocheby State Occasion x Rocheby Silk Gown) Dog Res C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW

Bitches: Mr. R. Bott (Quensha) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Radostnaya’s RUSMAIRAS LAMBADA (1)

(Ch Rusmairas Bonapart x Ch Windup Barberry Kiss Me) O’Brien’s MAXFIELD MAYBELLINE JW Bitch Res C.C. Best Puppy Casey & Jaye’s SANDYLANDS HIT THE ROAD Best Veteran Shirton’s WOOLMAN PROPER STARLIGHT 85

EAST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (07.07.18)

Mr. E. Casey (Moyglass) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (8)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Walton’s GALLYBOB MARMALADE Bitch C.C. O’Brien’s MAXFIELD ARABELLA (2)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Maxfield Maybelline JW) Bitch Res C.C. Charlton’s CLASSICAL ACT AT FOXRUSH Best Puppy Reynold’s CARROMER SHIMMERING IN PINK Wilmhurst’s MANDAMAYBEYONCE ShCM Best Veteran LEEDS CITY & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY (28.07.18)

Dogs: Mr. D. Hopkinson (Rocheby) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (8)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Brown & Farquaharsons’ RAMSAYVILLE REMMINGTON

Bitches: Mrs. R. Phillips (Sheenaron) Carpanini’s SH CH CARPENNY PORTIA (4) Bitch C.C.

(Carpenny Primo x Sh Ch Flossfalls Monopoly of Carpenny) Bitch Res C.C. Bramble’s SH CH SHAYMILONEY STORMIN NORMA JW Best Puppy Metcalfe’s CARROMER`S JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE Best Veteran Dodd’s SH CH BROCKBURROW BREAKING DAWN PAIGNTON & DISTRICT FRANCIERS (04.08.18)

Mr. R. Lane (Kulawand) Dog C.C. Coode’s CH WARRINGAHS PERTH JW ShCM (19)

(Ch Warringahs Gundaroo x Warringah Camira Creek) Jeffrey’s CAROHALL DAY DREAMER AT MILLBRIDGE Dog Res C.C. B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Lally’s TREWINNARD PIMLICO (1)

(Carpenny Primo x Trendlewood A Whisper At Trewinnard) Bitch Res C.C. Britton’s BOWSTONES POLKA Best Puppy James’ FARNFIELD TAMZANETI Wallace’s RICHBOURNE SIGNATURE TUNE OF TIAJA Best Veteran NATIONAL GUNDOG ASSOCIATION (04.08.18)

Dogs: Mr. I. Ganney (Darrobal) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Hepper’s MARDAS ALL BLACKS JW (3)

(Mambrinos Brandy Snap (Imp Nor) x Mardas Vintage Silk JW) Dog Res C.C. Carpanini’s CARPENNY PRIMO

Bitches: Mrs. L. Tooth (Ludalor) Bitch C.C. Carpanini’s SH CH CARPENNY PORTIA (5)

(Carpenny Primo x Sh Ch Flossfalls Monopoly of Carpenny) Bitch Res C.C. Casey & Cavallo’s LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS Best Puppy Major’s LINJOR THE COVER GIRL Best Veteran Woodley’s SH CH SECRET MOMENT AT ALKHAMHURST UNITED RETRIEVER CLUB (08.08.18)

Dogs: Mrs. N. Dodd (Eneleon) Dog C.C. Lambert`s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW (20) (Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Amberstead Dark and Stormy Over Mattand)

Dog Res C.C. Braddon`s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW 86

Bitches: Mr. K. Gawthorpe (Waterbrook) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Radostnaya’s RUSMAIRAS LAMBADA (2)

(Ch Rusmairas Bonapart x Ch Windup Barberry Kiss Me) Bitch Res C.C. Bidin’s ANUEDIS ISABELLA Best Puppy Teasdale’s ROCHEBY BY MOONLIGHT Best Veteran Woodley’s SH CH SECRET MOMENT AT ALKHAMHURST BOURNEMOUTH CANINE ASSOCIATION (11.08.18)

Mrs. S. Walton (Gallybob) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (9)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Johnson’s CREMINO CHILLI PEPPER ShCM Casey & Cavallos’ SH CH LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS (4) Bitch C.C.

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW x Sh Ch Lembas Chiquitta) Bitch Res C.C. Johnson’s CREMINO CRUSHED ICE Best Puppy Casey & Jayes’ SANDYLANDS HIT THE ROAD Wallace’s RICHBOURNE SIGNATURE TUNE OF TIAJA Best Veteran THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB (19.08.18)

Mrs. C. Bailiss(Tissalian) Dog C.C. Hopkinson’s ROCHEBY OLD PUNCH (3)

(Sh Ch Rocheby State Occasion x Rocheby Silk Gown) Dog Res C.C. Gaskell’s SHAROUNS VENTRILOQUIST FOR TEMPASKELL JW B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Reynold’s CARROMER`S SHIMMERING SATIN (3)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Carromer Shimmering Tiara JW) Bitch Res C.C. Casey & Cavallos’ SH CH LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS Best Puppy Metcalfe’s CARROMER`S JACK FLASH TO BAILEYDALE Best Veteran Faulkner’s LEWISAN LOOK AT ME THE SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB (25.08.18)

Mrs. K. Gorman Dog C.C. McRory’s MILLROSEGLEN MAKE MY DAY AT MEADOVILLABS (1)

(Baileydale Blaze A Trail x Baileydale Naughty Alice of Millroseglen) Parker’s PONIEL REASON TO BELIEVE AT BRUADARACH Dog Res C.C. B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Stafford’s SH CH ARROWMOY FAIRYTAIL OF NEW YORK FARNFIELD (IKC) (8)

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW ShCM x Phiilipstown Million Dollar Baby

of Arrowmoy ) Bitch Res C.C. Gawthorpe’s WATERBROOK PILLOW TALK Best Puppy Druggan’s MAFIA LABS`S TABOO WEBSTER AT BALLADOOLE Best Veteran Scrimgeour’s VELVETINE SHAWNEE ShCM CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CANINE ASSOCIATION (02.09.18)

Dogs: Mrs. M. Prior (Priorise) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW (10)

(Sh Ch Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide And Seek) Dog Res C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW

Bitches: Mr. J. Taylor (Watergill) Bitch C.C. Reynold’s CARROMER`S SHIMMERING IN PINK (1)

(Sh Ch Tissalian Hi Jack x Carromer Shimmering Tiara JW) Bitch Res C.C. Flockton’s DYLSONLEIGH MISS MUFFET 87

Best Puppy Best Veteran

Reynold’s CARROMER`S SHIMMERING IN PINK Rees’ SH CH/ IR SH CH THURBAJEN`S FLIGHTY FENNEL WITH EREMOS

RICHMOND DOG SHOW SOCIETY (09.09.18)

Mr. R. Pollock (Polham) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Lambert’s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW (21)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Amberstead Dark and Stormy Over Mattand) Dog Res C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW Bitch C.C. Woodley’s A SENSE OF PLEASURE`S YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST (3)

(Ger Ch A Sense of Pleasures I’m A Joker x Waterlines Selleria) Bitch Res C.C. Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM JW Percival’s WYNFAUL THE WICKED Best Puppy Best Veteran Rees’ SH CH/ IR SH CH THURBAJEN`S FLIGHTY FENNEL

WITH EREMOS DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY (16.09.18)

Mrs. M. Percival (Wynfaul) Coode’s CH WARRINGAHS PERTH JW ShCM (20) Dog C.C.

(Ch Warringahs Gundaroo x Warringah Camira Creek) Dog Res C.C. Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Powell’s SEATALLAN YELLOW ARCHANGEL (AI) (2)

(Int Ch Eneleon Wandering Star x Seatallan Waterlilly) Bitch Res C.C. Mill’s LEMBAS GO GENTLE Best Puppy Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH Best Veteran Dodd’s SH CH BROCKBURROW BREAKING DAWN DRIFFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (21.09.18)

Mr. A. Brown (Ramsayville) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Lambert’s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW (22) (Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Amberstead Dark and Stormy Over Mattand)

Dog Res C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW Harvey-Major’s ANUEDIS EVERYBODY IS FINE IN LINJOR (IMP ITA) (2) Bitch C.C.

(Anuedis Double Trader x Anuedis Achtung Baby) Bitch Res CC. Mill’s LEMBAS GO GENTLE Best Puppy Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH THE YELLOW LABRADOR CLUB (26.09.18)

Dogs: Mr. E. Parr (Stoneavon) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW (1)

(Fin Ch Devonshires London Edition x Sh Ch Trendlewood Silent Night) Dog Res C.C. Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH

Bitches: Mrs. S. Cuthbert (Ballyduff) Bitch C.C. Woodley`s SH CH A SENSE OF PLEASURES YLVI AT ALKHAMHURST (4)

(Ger Ch A Sense of Pleasures I’m A Joker x Waterlines Selleria) Bitch Res C.C. Wood’s LOUGIN SECRET SPY AT SUNDYKE Best Puppy Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH Best Veteran McClean’s CH AFINMORE ANTORA ShCM 88

BELFAST DOG SHOW SOCIETY (29.09.18)

Mr. J. Richardson (Darrochonna) Ellis & Matullas’ DOLWEN JOHNNY BE GOOD JW (1) Dog C.C.

(Dolwen Wake Robin JW x Trenow Primrose at Dolwen) Dog Res C.C. Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Stafford’s SH CH ARROWMOY FAIRYTAIL OF NEW YORK FARNFIELD

(IKC) (9)

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW ShCM x Phiilipstown Million Dollar Baby

of Arrowmoy) Bitch Res C.C. McGillivray’s WOEFDRAMS AMERICAN ABBYGAIL WITH ANTONINE Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH Best Puppy SOUTH WALES KENNEL ASSOCIATION (07.10.18)

Mrs. J. Dobson (Lakemeadow) B.O.B. Dog C.C. McLean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL JW ShCM (2)

(Ch Naiken Zephyr JW x Ch Afinmore Antora) Hepper’s SH CH MARDAS ALL BLACKS JW Dog Res C.C. Bitch C.C. Mill’s LEMBAS GO GENTLE (3)

(Sandylands Gentle Touch at Lembas x Sh Ch Lembas Mamma Mia) Bitch Res C.C. Williamson’s SHAROUNS VICTORIA’S SECRET JW Best Puppy Hopkinson’s ROCHEBY MELODY GUNDOG SOCIETY OF WALES (17.10.18)

Mr. D. Bell Dog C.C. Coode’s CH WARRINGAHS PERTH JW ShCM (21)

(Ch Warringahs Gundaroo x Warringah Camira Creek) Dog Res C.C. Callaghan’s BANNABEACH CJ STANDER B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Mills’ LEMBAS CRACKLING ROSIE JW

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW x Sh Ch Lembas Chiquitta) Bitch Res C.C. Casey & Cavallos’ SH CH LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS Casey & Jayes’ SANDYLANDS HIT THE ROAD Best Puppy Best Veteran Rees’ SH CH/ IR SH CH THURBAJEN`S FLIGHTY FENNEL WITH EREMOS NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (13.10.18)

Dogs: Mrs. M. Litherland (Oakhouse) McLean’s AFINMORE AZUFRAL JW ShCM (3) Dog C.C.

(Ch Naiken Zephyr JW x Ch Afinmore Antora) Dog Res C.C. Lambert’s CH MATTAND EXODUS JW

Bitches: Mrs. R. Hewitt (Newinn) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Casey & Cavallos’ SH CH LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS (5)

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW x Sh Ch Lembas Chiquitta) Bitch Res C.C. Wood’s LOUGIN SECRET SPY AT SUNDYKE Best Puppy Lewis’ CRAMMONDKIRK LETS GET IT ON Best Veteran Dawson’s SH CH BESKERBY LARKSONG NORTH WEST LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB (14.10.18)

Dogs: Mr. F. Gilroy (Claychalk) Dog C.C. McRory’s MILSOSEGLEN MAKE MY DAY AT MEADOVILLABS (2)

(Baileydale Blaze A Trail x Baileydale Naughty Alice of Millroseglen) 89

Bold’s SHAYMILONEY SENATE JW Dog Res C.C.

Bitches: Mr. R. Edwards (Lasgarn) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Powell’s SEATALLAN YELLOW ARCHANGEL (AI) (3) (Int Ch Eneleon Wandering Star x Seatallan Waterlilly) Bitch Res C.C. Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM JW Best Puppy Casey & Jayes’ SANDYLANDS HIGH TIME Best Veteran Dodd’s SH CH BROCKBURROW BREAKING DAWN MIDLAND COUNTIES CANINE SOCIETY (25.10.18)

Mrs. A. Scutcher (Winsleywood) Dog C.C. Woodley’s SH CH SECRET MOMENT AT ALKHAMHURST (5)

(Sh Ch & Ir Sh Ch Carpenny Made A Million x Carpenny Spinning Wheel) Bailiss’ SH CH TISSALIAN HI JACK JW Dog Res C.C. B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Casey & Cavallo SH CH LEMBAS KISS ME KATE AT MOYGLASS (6)

(Sh Ch Farnfield Topo Gigio AI JW x Sh Ch Lembas Chiquitta) Bitch Res C.C. Mitchells’ AFINMORE ARDMORE Reynolds’ CARROMER`S SHIMMERING IN PINK Best Puppy WEST OF ENGLAND LABRADOR RETRIVER CLUB (01.12.18)

Dogs: Ms. C. Morton (Dakross) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Lesley’s ARAMIS BRITANNICA ARCHIPELAGO AT STEELEIGH (IMP LTU)

(Steeleigh Blue Print JW x Heavenly Dream of Labgold) Dog Res C.C. Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD BORN TO RUN JW

Bitches: Mrs. J. Rawlinson (Halshimoor) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Carpanini’s SH CH CARPENNY PORTIA (6)

(Carpenny Primo x Sh Ch Flossfalls Monopoly of Carpenny) Bitch Res C.C. Jones’ HAFNAU GEORGETTE Best Puppy Braddon’s TRENDLEWOOD SIMPLY THE BEST Best Veteran Roger’s WOODMIST SAFFRON GUNDOG BREEDS ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND (10.11.18)

Dogs: Mrs. C. Campbell (Binnaig) Dog C.C. Gaskell’s SHAROUNS VENTRILOQUIST FOR TEMPASKELL JW (1)

(Shanorrell Succession at Halshimoor x Sharouns Nostalgia JW) Dog Res C.C. Thompson’s MEADOWLINE MI CHICO

Bitches: Mr. C. Woodward (Wadeson) B.O.B. Bitch C.C. Harvey-Major’s ANUEDIS EVERYBODY IS FINE IN LINJOR

(IMP ITA) (3)

(Anuedis Double Trader x Anuedis Achtung Baby) Bitch Res C.C. Allen & Guilfords’ ALLENIES ATHENA AT MANDURSAN Best Puppy Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH Best Veteran Robert’s SH CH STORMROSE MORNING JEWEL JW ShCM JOINT LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUBS (MCLRC) (08.12.18)

Dogs: Mr. T. Floyd (Trenow) B.O.B. Dog C.C. Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH (1)

(Blue Bayo Strong Wind of Kawarimono x Talard Tainted Love) Walton’s GALLYBOB MARMALADE Dog Res C.C.

Bitches: Mr. R. Stafford(Farnfield) Bitch C.C. Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM JW 90

Bitch Res C.C. Best Puppy Best Veteran

(Ch Naiken Zephyr JW x Naiken African Story) Reynolds’ CARROMERS SHIMMERING IN PINK Douglas’ TALARD CEE THREE PEE OHH Parrott’s SH CH NAIKEN YELENA AT LOUGIN

LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION (15.12.18)

Miss. A. Taylor (Fabracken) B.O.B. Dog C.C. McLean’s AFINMORE ALAIN JW ShCM (1)

(Afinmore Aristotle x Afinmore Alana) Dog Res C.C. Litherland’s OAKHOUSE OH TWO Bitch C.C. Parrott’s LOUGIN LYIN’ EYES JW (3)

(Mallorns Painted Black x Sh Ch Naiken Yelena at Lougin) Bitch Res C.C. Hodge’s NAIKEN DANCE RHYTHM JW Brown’s RAMSAYVILLE REVOLVER Best Puppy Best Veteran Finney’s PLAY ON WORDS

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MCLRC CONGRATULATES THE NEW CHAMPIONS OF 2018 NEW FULL CHAMPIONS - 2018 AFINMORE AZUFRAL – chocolate dog CH. Naiken Zephyr JW x CH. Afinmore Antora DOB: 29/12/14 Breeder/Owner: Miss F MacLean SEATALLAN YELLOW ARCHANGEL (AI) – yellow bitch Eneleon Wandering Star x Seatallan Waterlily DOB: 23/05/16 Breeder/Owner: Miss K Powell

NEW SHOW CHAMPIONS - 2018 ANUEDIS EVERYBODY IS FINE IN LINJOR (IMP It) – yellow bitch Anuedis Double Trader x Anuedis Achtung Baby DOB: 11/10/13 Breeder: Ms F Bidin Owner: Ms L Harvey-Major A SENSE OF PLEASURE’S YLVIE AT ALKHAMHURST (IMP Deu) – black bitch GER.CH. A Sense of Pleasure’s I’m A Joker x INT.CH. Waterlines Selleria DOB: 19/03/16 Breeder: Mrs K Korff Owner: Mrs M Woodley CARPENNY PORTIA – black bitch Carpenny Primo x SH.CH. Flossfalls Monopoly of Carpenny DOB 01/05/15 Breeder/Owner: Mrs P Carpanini CARROMER SHIMMERING SATIN – yellow bitch SH.CH. Rocheby Horn Blower x Carromer Shimmering Tiara DOB: 13/06/16 Breeder/Owner: Mr & Mrs M Reynolds CRAMMONDKIRK ALL THE GOSSIP JW – yellow dog SH.CH. Follies Ivar x Steeleigh Express Wish at Crammondkirk DOB: 20/10/12 Breeder/Owner: Ms L Lewis LEMBAS GO GENTLE JW – black bitch Sandylands Gentle Touch at Lembas x SH.CH. Lembas Mamma Mia JW DOB: 07/11/13 Breeder/Owner: Mr & Mrs C Mills LEMBAS KISS ME KATE MOYGLASS – yellow bitch SH.CH. & AM CH. Farnfield Topo Gigio (A.I.) JW ShCM x SH.CH. Lembas Chiquitita JW DOB: 22/04/16 Breeder: Mr & Mrs C Mills Owner: Messrs E Casey & C Cavallo 92

LOUGIN LYIN’ EYES – black bitch Mallorns Painted Black x SH.CH. Naiken Yelena at Lougin DOB: 19/06/13 Breeder/Owner: Mr & Mrs B Parrott MARDAS ALL BLACKS JW – black dog Mambrinos Brandysnap at Richbourne (Imp Nor) x Mardas Vintage Silk JW DOB: 01/11/15 Breeder / Owner: Mr & Mrs D Hepper MAXFIELD MAYBELLINE JW – yellow bitch SH.CH. & AM.CH. Salty Dog of Tampa Bay x Mandursan’s Miss Demeanor of Maxfield DOB: 06/09/12 Breeder / Owner: Mr & Mrs S O’Brien ROCHEBY OLD PUNCH – black dog SH.CH. Rocheby State Occasion x Rocheby Silk Gown DOB: 10/12/14 Breeder / Owner: Mrs D M Hopkinson SHANORRELL SOIREE AT HALSHIMOOR – yellow bitch FIN.CH. Devonshire London Edition (imp Fin) x SH.CH. Shanorrell Splendour at Halshimoor DOB: 03/01/15 Breeder: Mr & Mrs D Balshaw Owner: Mr & Mrs D Balshaw & Messrs J & M & Mrs J Rawlinson TISSALIAN HI JACK JW – yellow dog SH.CH. Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Hide and Seek DOB: 06/07/16 Breeder/Owner: Mrs C Bailiss

NEW WT CHAMPIONS - 2018 TARNEDGE WISP – black bitch Tarnedge Firth x Indie Coco DOB: 31/05/12 Breeder: Mrs E L Parish Owner: Mrs S Tannert

NEW FT CHAMPIONS

(inc. those too late for inclusion in last year book) - 2018 AMANCIO SWIFT – black bitch FT.CH. Darleigh Thunderbolt x Swaine Jaune of Amancio DOB: 14/01/10 Breeder: Mr P Down Owner: Ms H Drew 93

BROCKLEBANK ZINC – black dog FT.CH. Asterix Aguzannis of Chatsworth (imp Svk) x Jaywills Berry of Houghton DOB: 20/03/13 Breeder: Mr JW Halsted Owner: Mr P Dukes CASTLEMANS GOBI OF GARRONPOINT – yellow dog Brockweir Blitz of Smithsteads x FT.CH. Tweedshot Thistle of Levenghyl (AI) DOB: 20/03/14 Breeder: Mrs P Williams Owner: Mr R Hinks CYNHINFA LADISLAV – yellow dog FT.CH. Mediterian Blue x Cynhinfa Hannie DOB: 09/12/11 Breeder: Mr E Jones Owner: Mr J Bettinson DUNJAILIN NICKEL AND DIMES OF WESTERKAMES – yellow bitch FT.CH. Levenghyl Malusi (AI) x Greengates Rose DOB: 15/04/13 Breeder: Mr G McLuskey Owner: Ms K Cousins FENHART OPAL OF BARONSBRIDGE – yellow bitch FT.CH. Adoraden Quinn x Drakeshead Ula DOB: 20/05/12 Breeder: Mr G Hartis Owner: Miss S Shankar GARSHAKE DUNBAR – black dog FT.CH. Ranalagh Tomtain of Silversnipe x Stauntonvale Scandal of Garshake DOB: 13/03/13 Breeder/Owner: Mr D Leitch HAWKSRIGG BALGAIRE OF MEONVALLEY – yellow dog FT.CH. Copperbirch Paddy of Leadburn x Leacaz Ruari of Hawksrigg DOB: 23/02/15 Breeder: M & Ms C Kemp Owner: Mrs S Miles HIGHROOST HOLLYWOOD – black bitch FT.CH. Eastdale Kayne x Highroost Brooke DOB: 29/03/13 Breeder/Owner: Mr R Ketley MACGIRIAGHT FOXY LADY – yellow bitch FT.CH. Copperbirch Paddy of Leadburn x Hullabaloo Springdelight Macgiriaght DOB: 19/05/15 Breeder: Mr F Geraghty Owner: Ms C Finlan SANDICLIFFE JUDE OF MILLERSHOOK – black dog FT.CH. Waterford Ganton x Ardmuir Black Lace of Shallowbeck DOB: 18/03/14 Breeder: Mrs D Avery Owner: Mr P Truby 94

SCARNINGVALE WEXFORD – black dog FT.CH. Garrethall Macaulay x Birdsgreen Firefly DOB: 04/11/11 Breeder/Owner: Mr P Abbs STAUNTONVALE TIC BEAN – yellow bitch FT.CH. Eastdale Kayne x FT.CH. Jobeshill Lotta of Stauntonvale DOB: 03/06/15 Breeder/Owner: Mrs L J Hill THORNYOAKS TOPAZ – black dog FT.CH. Waterford Featherman x Sunnyacre Fern DOB: 14/09/11 Breeder: Mr G Collier Owner: Mr P Thompson

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FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT 2018 have again been invited back for an All Age this coming year. Finally we had our second novice at Wyton, and what was a lovely day it was. It ran very well, but we just could not get a winner.... we will try again this year.

Thank you to Paul Sykes and Cliff Chase for all the help you have given me. Thank you also to Chris Green for getting the guns, and for all the work you and Deborah Green put in for the Open Trail and Leverton.

Thank you especially to all the land owners who let us have our working tests and trials, as we could not run them without the fantastic grounds we are allowed to use.

I hope you all had a good trialling season, and I am looking forward to the season coming up, and I hope you are too and I hope to see you all at the working tests and trials we have planned for you in 2019.

We held three working tests last year: one on new ground at Horkstow Bridge in April, which turned out very well, and where we are planning to go back this year on the 14th April; and our regular novice and cold game tests at Ermine Street Farm, Ancaster. These all went very well, and I hope to see you all at our working tests this coming year.

Our first trial was the Open at Belvoir and Wilsford & Sudbrook. The first day at Belvoir saw some excellent dog work and was a very well run day. Then on the second day we moved to Wilsford and Sudbrook where we saw further good dog work, and even a bit of sheep herding when the flock got out through the electric fence! but it was two good days trialling.

Our next one was a novice trial at some new ground at Roxby, where we have been invited back again this year. The trial ran well, but it was a long day. Then we had an All Age Trial, held for the first time in some years. It was a good day and ran very well at Leverton, where we

Paula Gravett, MCLRC Field Trial Secretary

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NOVICE WORKING TEST HELD AT HORKSTOW BRIDGE ON SUNDAY 22nd APRIL 2018

Judges: Cliff Chase, Sue Lows, Chris Busse, Stephanie Smith Results: 1st Laurinco Just Ace - S Mcbride 2nd Tildaross Byron - Chris Johnson 3rd Mistigri Eric - Lesley Cooper-Shaw 4th Kenquince Sneak Right in - Helen Smith

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OPEN WORKING TEST HELD AT HORKSTOW BRIDGE ON SUNDAY 22nd APRIL 2018

Judges: Cliff Chase, Sue Lows, Chris Busse, Stephanie Smith Results: 1st Malsan Greenlight For Jogolo - Godfrey Lowe 2nd Henwinshire Harbor Lass - Robert Robinson 3rd Lowsommer Trail Blazer - Charlie Albone 4th Humbershot Ember - John Day

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NOVICE WORKING/COLD GAME TEST

HELD AT ERMINE ST FARM, ANCASTER, LINCOLNSHIRE ON SUNDAY 15th JULY 2018 Judges: Mr T Brain, Mr J Christon Results: 1st Lowsommer Story of My Life – Sue Lowe 2nd Clarkesbush Fallow – Rosie Featherstone 3rd Wendearose Didier – Sarah Eatwell 4th House Style At Stauntonvale – Laura Hill C/M. Daisy Of Wold Newton – Jane Lidster C/M. Higgscroft Corylus Avelana – Susan Corden C/M. Kenquince Sneak Right In – Helen Smith

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OPEN COLD GAME TEST HELD AT ERMINE ST FARM, ANCASTER, LINCOLNSHIRE ON SUNDAY 22nd JULY 2018 Judges: Mr Cliff Chase, Mr C Green Results: 1st Flossmill Jacksnipe – Robert Robinson 2nd Lowsommer Story of My Life – Sue Lowe 3rd Stauntonvale Irish Sea – Sandra Braithwaite 4th Grovery Edward – Gill Grummitt C/M. Olivestone Tutti Fruity – Stephen Newitt C/M. Wendearose Didier – Sarah Eatwell

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NOVICE STAKE I HELD AT ROXBY ON WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2018

Judges: Mr K Helliwell, Mr J Day, Mr J Christon, Mr K Eastwood Results: 2nd Sorrelcott Guinevere - Helen Goodwin

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2 DAY QUALIFYING STAKE HELD AT BELVOIR ESTATE AND AT WILSFORD AND SUDBROOK ON MONDAY 1st AND TUESDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2018 Judges: Mr P Highfield, Mr P Garton, Mr H Vilendal, Mrs S Lows Results: 1st Kirsty Cousins -Dunjailin Nickels And Dimes Of Westerkames (made up to FT. Ch.) 2nd Stuart Arch - Gwynteg Fyne 3rd Jamie Bettinson - Cynhinfa Ladislav 4th Shamanthi Shankar - FtCh Fenhart Opal Of Baronsbridge

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2 DAY QUALIFYING STAKE HELD AT BELVOIR ESTATE AND AT WILSFORD AND SUDBROOK ON MONDAY 1st AND TUESDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2018 Judges: Mr P Highfield, Mr P Garton, Mr H Vilendal, Mrs S Lows

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ALL AGE STAKE HELD AT THE HALL BOSTON ON WEDNESDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2018 Judges: Mr A V Parnell, Mr G Lowe, Miss H Drew, Mr C Jonsen Results: 2nd Bellspaddle Roscoe - Sharon Dingle

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Novice Stake II held at Wyton on Tuesday 23rd October 2018

Judges: Mr C Chase Mr N Rowson Mr A Slingsby Mr P Sykes Results: 2nd Westerkames Ravel -Tom Birchall 3rd Castlemans Mirage - Christine Spalding C/M Willowrise Jass - Paul Wheeler

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FIELD TRIAL CUPS AND TROPHIES 2018 NOVICE COLD GAME WORKING TEST Sunday 15th July 2018 The Staindrop Challenge Trophy kindly presented by Mrs J. Hayes was awarded to the winner of the Novice Working Test Sue Lowe’s Lowsommer Story Of My Life OPEN COLD GAME TEST – in SUGAR BEET Sunday 22nd July 2018 The Mallardhurn Trophy kindly presented by Mr & Mrs N. D. Robinson was awarded to the winner of the Open Cold Game Test Robert Robinson’s Flossmill Jacksnipe NOVICE I STAKE (FOR LABRADORS ONLY) Wednesday 10th October 2018 The Rauceby Cup Kindly presented by A. C. Ireland Esq Awarded to the Winner of this Stake.

(Not awarded) The Marsh Cup Kindly presented by A. P. Marsh, Esq OBE for the best dog or bitch gaining at least a Certificate of Merit, which has not been in the hands of a Professional Trainer for at least six months prior to this Stake.

Helen Goodwin’s Sorrelcott Guinevere The Woodfield Cup Kindly presented by R. H. Wood Esq Awarded for the best looking dog or bitch in the awards list (Not awarded) The Shooting Gazette Trophy Kindly presented by Mr M. Barnes editor of the ‘Shooting Gazette’ Presented to the ‘Guns Choice’ Helen Goodwin’s Sorrelcott Guinevere Special Prize Kindly presented by C. W. Chase Esq in memory of Mr Robin Hayes Presented to the handler of the dog or bitch that was awarded the second prize.

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NOVICE II STAKE (FOR LABRADORS ONLY) Tuesday 23rd October 2018 The Player Cup Kindly presented by Stephen Player Esq Awarded to the Winner of this Stake.

(Not awarded) The Shooting Gazette Trophy Kindly presented by Mr M. Barnes editor of the ‘Shooting Gazette’ Awarded to the ‘Guns Choice’ Christine Spalding’s Castlemans Mirage Special Prize Kindly presented by Mrs Joan Hayes Presented to the handler of the dog or bitch that was awarded the second prize.

Tom Birchall’s Westerkames Ravel Special Prize Ice block memento kindly presented by Mrs Sue Hill to the Winner of this Stake (Not awarded) OPEN 24 DOG (Qualifying) STAKE for ANY VARIETY RETRIEVER Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd October 2018 The Poddington Perpetual Bowl Kindly presented by Capt. R.A.B. & Mrs Orlebar Awarded to the Winner of the Stake Kirsty Cousins’ Dunjailin Nickels And Dimes Of Westerkames The Staindrop Challenge Trophy Kindly presented by Mrs J M Hayes Awarded to the Winner of the Stake Kirsty Cousins’ Dunjailin Nickels And Dimes Of Westerkames The Kali-Kama Challenge Trophy Kindly presented by Anita Christenson (Denmark) Awarded to the Runner-up Stuart Arch’s Gwynteg Fyne The Belway Challenge Trophy Kindly presented by Mr P Singleton Awarded to the Best Labrador, handled by the owner, not having been in the hands of a Professional Trainer Stuart Arch’s Gwynteg Fyne The Donnybrook Cup Kindly presented by the late Mrs P Morris Awarded to the best looking dog or bitch in the stake winning at least a Certificate of Merit.

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The Woodfield Trophy Kindly presented by R H Woodfield Awarded to the best Owner-Handler dog or bitch in the awards list Kirsty Cousins’ Dunjailin Nickels And Dimes Of Westerkames The Knobhill Champa Memorial Trophy Kindly presented by Mr and Mrs R B Hain Awarded for the Guns’ choice having won at least a Certificate of Merit Shamanthi Shankar’s Ft.Ch. Fenhart Opal Of Baronsbridge The Swinbrook Trophy Kindly presented by Mr J P White Awarded for the Best Dog on a Runner Helen Goodwin’s Sorrelcott Excalibur The Landyke Trophy Kindly presented by Mrs Hart Presented to the Best Yellow in the Awards Kirsty Cousins’ Dunjailin Nickels And Dimes Of Westerkames The Patrick Dean Memorial Trophy Kindly presented by Mrs Patrick Dean Awarded for the Best Performance on a Partridge Helen Goodwin’s Sorrelcott Excalibur SPECIALS President Mrs Joan Hayes Special Prize of £10 For the dog showing the most natural (game-finding) hunting ability at all ranges, without undue interference from the handler, consistent with normal control.

(Not awarded)

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GUNDOG TRAINING CLUBS Some clubs arrange training classes for their members. This list is based on information supplied by members, and we ask that anyone who knows a club which could be included to let either the Hon. Sec. or the Year Book Editor know, so that the list may be extended and updated.

Thanks to all who have helped to keep it up to date.

Note that the United Retriever Club divides into eight areas for training - they are included in the lists below. The Hon. F.T. Secretary of the United Retriever Club is Allie Hogsbjerg, South Lawn House, Swinbrook, Burford. OX18 4EN. Tel: 01993 823729 email: urcfieldtrial@gmail.com NORTH CLUBS

Merseyside Gundog Club

Mrs. A. Moss

01704 893128

Northumberland & Durham Lab Ret Club

Mr. G. Layfield

01670 791271

U. R. C. Northern

Mrs. P. Clover

01697 73833

Dove Valley Working Gundog Club

Mr. G. Radford

01889 567518

Dukeries Gundog Club

Mrs. B. Smith

01158 598477

East Midlands Gundog Club

(position vacant)

Midland Gundog Society

Mr. C. Warner

01676 549171

Shropshire Gundog Society

Ms. J. Holmes

01939 290552

U. R. C. Midlands

Miss S. Jaggard

01604 740352

U. R. C. North Midlands

Mr. P. J. Wagland

01909 476024

Arun & Downland Gundogs

Mrs. R. Parsons

01420 588464

Guildford Working Gundog Club

Mrs. S. Cole

01252 706806

Hampshire Gundog Society

Mrs. S. Entickap

01730 895246

Kennet Valley Gundog Society

Ms. Anjo

01264 737670

Kent, Surrey and Sussex Lab Ret Club

Mrs. J. Venturi-Rose

01428 751125

Lingfield area

Kim Jinks

07710 357861

MIDLANDS CLUBS

SOUTH CLUBS

Petworth area

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Mid Sussex

Brenda Cox

01903 816348

Mid Herts Gundog Club

Mr. N. Smith

01474 853573

South Eastern Gundogs

Mrs. G. Nicholls

01435 862146

U. R. C. Buckingham

Mrs. Burman

01189 843339

U. R. C. Hampshire & South West

Mrs. S. Hickling

01425 655268

U. R. C. Southern

Mrs. P. Elliott

01580 752143

Barton on Humber Gundog Club

Mrs. S. Smith

01424 734700

Lincolnshire Gundog Club

Mrs. S. Lowe

01652 678838

Mid Norfolk Gundog Club

Mr. M. Danson-Hatcher

01263 579765

U. R. C. Essex

Mr. K. Foster

01245 467427

U. R. C. Lincolnshire

Mrs. G. Bell

01778 425104

U. R. C. Hampshire & South West

Mrs. S. Hickling

01425 655268

U. R. C. Border Counties / Cotswolds

Mrs. H. Smith

01452 730682

Clwyd Retriever Club

Mrs. M. Roberts

01244 344676

Usk Valley Working Gundog Society

Mr. F. Wright

01594 563070

U. R. C. Border Counties / Cotswolds

Mrs. H. Smith

01452 730682

EAST CLUBS

WEST CLUBS

WALES CLUBS

WINS AT RECOGNISED FIELD TRIALS 2018

(Owned by members of MCLRC) Name of Dog: Northglen Crumble Owner: Mr Stewart North Type of Field Trial: Utility Gundog Society All Age Award: 1st Place.

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RESULTS OF THE 2018 IGL CHAMPIONSHIPS held on the 3rd - 5th December at the Packington Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Guernsey Led by Head Keeper Matt Nesbitt Judges: Jim Gale, Mark Bettinson, Barry Taylor and Les McClean 1st William G. Steel - FT Champion Harperrig Breac 2nd David Field - FT Champion Artistryn Ulrich 3rd John Halsted handling Lady C. Carter’s - Brocklebank Bronze Of Chatsworth 4th Annette Clark - FT Champion Castlemans Gobi Of Garronpoint Diploma Of Merit to John Halsted - FT Champion Macgiriaght Foxy Lady Diploma Of Merit to Donnie Leitch - FT Champion Garshake Dunbar Diploma Of Merit to John Halsted - FT Champion Asterix Aguzannis of Chatsworth Diploma Of Merit to David Latham - Nettlebrae Andy of Fendawood

William G. Steel - FT Champion Harperrig Breac.

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB PUPPY GARDEN PARTY AND FUN DAY 2018

Best Puppy Marion Hopkinson’s Minty and Best Veteran Leigh Lesley’s Sybil.

I would like to thank the MCLRC for inviting me to judge this truly lovely and unique event.

The weather was amazingly hot but with the excellent facilities and cover, all went well and I only gained a few extra freckles.

It was a great honour to get so close to what I feel will be many future stars and having to place, extremely difficult, I liked them all!

The oldies were professionals from start to finish, I absolutely love the veteran classes.

The human scurry and races had me in stitches.

I feel the Scotland clan need to start charging for their attendance as, boy, did they make it fun!

The work behind the scenes is immense but having the opportunity to watch it first hand, quite extraordinary as you all just come together.

I would like to personally thank all of the committee for such warmth, kindness and humour, and also for my beautiful photo frame and clock. I shall treasure it.

The hub of it all is the beautiful and so welcoming home of Michael and Judi.

Thank you so much for the lovely evening and weekend. You are both such good company and absolutely amazing hosts.

Hayley Brambles Well done to you all.

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB PUPPY GARDEN PARTY AND FUN DAY 2018

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Fitness, fun and fresh horizons with your labrador!

MCRLC members describe how labs enrich their leisure lives

First off, Emma Stoker (Madgack Labradors) shines a light on Rally Obedience and Canicross.

‘I’ve always enjoyed a range of activities with my showbred Labradors. Over the years we’ve trained for, and competed in Working Trials, Gundog Working Tests, Agility and Rally Obedience Competitions. We’ve also enjoyed Hoopers, Parkour and Canicross – just for fun!

Rally Obedience is the latest dog sport to be recognised by the Kennel Club. It’s fun

and easy to get involved and start training and competing. You and your dog work as a team to navigate around a course with numbered signs with different exercises to perform. The signs are based on common obedience exercises. The exercises include sits, down stands, finishes, recalls, as well as exercises involving distance control in the higher levels. The challenge increases as you complete the different levels.

I have trained and competed with my own Labradors up to level 6 and am also a Kennel

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Club Rally Obedience Judge. One of my pups has been chosen as part of the ‘Welsh Rally Obedience Team’ for Crufts 2019. I love competing in Rally and believe it gives us the chance to show just how clever our Labradors really are!

Canicross is another activity I enjoy with my dogs. Canicross involves running off-road with your dog. The person wears a waistbelt which attaches via a 2-metre bungee line to a padded, specially designed dog harness. The dog need to be taught to pull into their harness, speed up and

slow down, as well as turn right and left.

There are a variety of Canicross events held all over the UK as well as online ‘virtual’ races. K9 Trial Time organise virtual races that you can enter which help to raise money for charity as well as keeping you fit. I run with my Labradors and my Springer Spaniel, we’ve completed a variety of charity runs, both in person and virtual runs We did the Muddy Dog Run earlier year in order to raise funds for Battersea Dogs home.’

Emma Stoker (Madgack Labradors)

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Labradors doing agility

by Becci Hodge

The sport of agility arrived in the UK at Crufts in 1978. Although there have been some changes to the equipment for safety reasons and the introduction of a new grading system, the overall principal is still the same, testing the dogs’ fitness and handlers’ ability to train the dog over and through obstacles. Shows are held all round the country on virtually every weekend of the year, with many in the summer months being 2-3 days shows, or even a week long!

Any breed can train in agility, providing they are over 1 year of age, and from the age of 18 months they can start competing. Obviously some breeds are more suited to it than others and although Labs may not be the fastest breed of dog they are very reliable and accurate, and compete across the grades with a lot of success.

There are 7 grades to

compete in, depending how much the dog and/ or handler has won, and once you have won into Grade 7, you are then eligible to enter ‘champ’ classes in which the agility CC and RCC are awarded, and as in breed classes, you need 3 CC’s to make up an agility champion.

There are several types of class: • Agility –all the equipment • Jumping – all equipment except the contacts (A-frame, Dog walk, Seesaw) • Steeplechase – only jumps and tunnels Before each dog competes it must be measured to ensure it competes in the correct height category, there are currently 6 different heights but in 2020 this will be changing to 4.

Each course is set and before the class starts the handlers have time to walk the course. The judge sets

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a time and so any dog outside of this is then faulted. They are also faulted for knocking a pole, taking the wrong course, missing the coloured part on a contact or refusing.

There are several finals throughout the year held at Crufts, Discover Dogs, Olympia Horse show and the Kennel Club International Festival,

which people aim to qualify for, as well as 4 levels of agility warrant.

If you would like any more information please visit the agility section on the Kennel Club website.

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No Ordinary Show Dog

by Anita Jarvis

On July 11th. 2011 Simandem Wild Thyme (aka “Butty”) was brought home as a ‘normal’ pet Labrador of show-stock breeding. The only criteria my husband insisted on was that he wanted this one to chase a ball. Brulee was of show stock too, and wasn’t remotely interested in retrieving anything, other than a Gravy Bone. So, to have a dog to play with was a bonus.

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he first time we put Butty in the garden she picked up a tennis ball and was more than happy to fulfil our requirements.

Now, usually show-stock Labradors are bred to show off in the ring and take centre stage. Their build is heavier and their desire to retrieve is not as strong, whilst also being quite stubborn when compared to a working lab. Early on we could see that Butty was different; very intelligent, clever, easy to train and a stand out from the rest. I decided to take her to Gundog Training Classes and see what prevailed. If she liked it, we would take it forward, but if it wasn’t for her, then we would just return to normality. It was her call.

As it happened, she proved to be a natural and we both really enjoyed it, but there was no way we were going to do cold game. I didn’t like dead things, there was a limit … wasn’t there? So it was just

dummies for us until one day in our training class our training lady produced a very cold pigeon out of the game bag! The bird was hidden away in cover and I cast Butty out for the retrieve, she promptly returned with the bird in mouth and gently handed it to me. I really had to man up, after all, if she had the grace to bring back her first bird for me, then surly I had to accept the kind offering with grace and not dither about not wanting to touch it.

From then on everything changed, I got over my fear of dead things and with that in hand it enabled us to join our local shoot, picking up. What a joy that has been, great people and spending the day working as part of a team with your dog… there’s no better way to spend a winter’s day.

We then started to compete in Working Tests during the spring and summer seasons. We won our first Certificate of Merit in April 2015, I felt

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like we had won the lottery, I will never forget that feeling. Our success continued through the year with a 1st in Novice Dog Novice Handler in June (I can’t tell you how thrilled I was for weeks.) We then went on to complete our Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate in July, which I was invited to Crufts to be presented with it, but I chose to have it sent via post… I just couldn’t wait that long!

Our success continued in 2016 with getting placed in various Novice working tests throughout the UK. Then came the Labrador Retriever Club Centenary Show in June where we competed in the Team event, comprising of a ND/ NH, Novice and an Open Dog. I had also entered her in the Open Breed Show, and the Novice Working Test, all of which was taking place over 2 days. We completed the team working tests and then we were in the show ring for the first time.

I have no experience of showing, so I recruited my friend Philly to handle her. Bless her little paws, she pranced round the ring and looked beautiful and we came a very respectable 4th, with Butty getting placed in the show ring it gave us an extra point on our team event, and we were awarded 4th place overall. You can imagine how I was feeling…cloud 9 and some. The next day was the Novice Working test, we completed all the tests well, it was tough going, there were zero’s flying around everywhere, and we came 4th, that was a huge achievement when you saw the dogs we were up against. Having been placed we were automatically entered into the “Best looking in Novice Test” where I was showing Butty off in the ring, I know it was a bit of fun, but my legs were trembling. We jogged round, and Butty showed herself off and ....we came 1st! I was buzzing for weeks.

The very same friend asked me last year if I was going to enter her in Crufts this year, in the BASC “Best Working Bitch” category. Well why not, Philly was going to handle her again, and it’s something to say you have done and, wow, what a

great day out with your dog. I had to teach her to stand still when a treat was produced, poor girl had always been told to sit when a treat presented itself, so that was a little tricky.

We arrived nice and early to get Butty settled and get her in the show ring for some practice.

9am came and we were on. Philly took her, and Butty looked fantastic, even though I say it myself, I was so proud. All I wanted was for her to get noticed, I wasn’t expecting anything at all. She stood beautifully while the judge handled her, she wagged her tail all the time and was enjoying the attention. After all she is “show stock”, it’s her thing, isn’t it? The judge pulled 8 into the middle of the ring and we were in the final 8..... that was enough for me, as getting noticed was all I’d hoped for, and she had certainly been noticed. My heart was in my mouth as she strutted her stuff and it seemed an age before the judge had finished making his decision.

A little black working stock bitch took 1st place and my little yellow show stock Butty came 2nd, at Crufts! I’m still on cloud 9 and feel 10ft tall.

Butty has taught me so much on our journey together and she continues to do so. She has given me confidence that I never had before. I’ve started creating my own range of feather brooches, mostly pheasant from our shoot.

My life has never been the same since that little bundle of fluff arrived in July 2011.

She is no ordinary Show dog!

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his week, I have twice stood by a babbling brook in a pretty wood. With plenty of cover around, and on the last drive of the day, I had four with me, three older but wise and one young. We waited, well back, listening to the gunshots echoing up the little vale before me and watching some lovely high birds going over. Suddenly, a partridge fluttered by and landed in the water. It didn’t look right, so, Fern!

After I dealt with that, a Blackcap in a bush beside me started tweeting about his day, oh how beautifully distracting he was! Rosie then thinks she has seen something behind us and disappears off into the gloom of a couple of conifers, I leave her to it as she’s not going to get into any trouble back there, and maybe she is right, as she has been so often before. The Blackcap ends his song and flies off past a bright patch of berries which are strung over a rope of Old Mans Beard. Rosie returns looking rather embarrassed to be empty handed and sits down behind me to chew on a bit of grass.

Finally, the horn blows and we’re off, dogs doing what they love, and they all vanish from sight. Boo is soon back with a partridge and as I move forward past a big Beech tree, Saffy and Rosie appear with hen each. A while later, Fern comes back from somewhere on my left carrying a live cock bird, her ears scooped back, knowing that she is pleasing me, wagging her tail. I walk on, trying not to trip over the fallen branches or 122

get caught on a bramble stem. I then see Saffy on the other side of the brook, pushing her way into some of these brambles, tail wagging furiously, with Rosie on hand on the other side of this tangle to help her. Saffy finds her bird and comes back with pink eye rims and a bloodied nose, she has the heart of a lion!

I move slowly on, my game carrier getting

heavier as we near the gun line. A pretty little pond then comes into view and here are lots of other dogs, busy working the water. Boo is here too, being directed by a gun who had stayed behind to watch. Obediently, Boo presents his bird to the gun!

I leave my birds by the track where the gator is coming to collect them and I am asked to go and sweep along the other side of a second pond, this is a steep bank and several times I find myself sitting down by accident. The dogs find a couple of more birds and I find a wonderful view of a pretty little waterside cottage, looking like it should be in a fairytale. I turn round and head back, whistling the dogs and head back to the vehicles, with tired dogs, tongues out, panting.

This could be the last year for Saffy and Rosie, they are slower these days, but their noses do still work. I was walking back to the car on another drive with Rosie just wombling along next to me when suddenly she darted off into the hedge and found a bird there so maybe she can come out for a drive or two. Fern has taken up the baton, so fingers crossed for her daughter, Charm.

I was very upset to lose Rosie only a month later, she’d had a cough and an x- ray revealed tumours in her lungs, so she was not brought around, but let go to prevent suffering.

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Exercise induced collapse (EIC) During the festive season we may see people walking unsteadily on their way back from the Xmas party and hear mumbles of “never again� as a vague memory of over indulgence returns.

Should your young Labrador suddenly exhibit a similar unsteady gait, alcohol is unlikely to be involved!

In the Labrador, exercise induced collapse (EIC) is a syndrome seen in young otherwise healthy dogs where the only self inflicted element is their boundless enthusiasm to exercise repeatedly at high activity levels during play or field work.

So let’s look at the clinical signs of EIC.

Clinical signs Dogs suffering from the condition are usually otherwise healthy animals and often have an energetic, lively temperament. High activity exercise such as repetitive retrieving can trigger clinical signs after around 20 minutes of field work or play. Initial signs are often mainly in the hind legs with the onset of weakness, a rocky wide based gait followed by collapse. In more severe cases the forelimbs are affected and can show an extended rigid appearance during the episode.

The dogs do not appear to be in any pain but may have an anxious expression and pant. High temperatures (42 centigrade) are seen and the excessive panting is probably an attempt to cool down. Patella (kneecap) reflexes are lost during the event but fortunately return as recovery takes place within 30 minutes or so.

In very severe cases collapse can result in death but this is rare and often recovery is uneventful.

Treatment During collapsing episodes cooling the dog by wetting with tepid water will help any associated hyperthermia and gentle reassurance can reduce stress until recovery follows. Some individuals have been treated with preventative phenobarbital but any benefit may be due to its mild sedative action, given that an excitable temperament increases the risk of the condition manifesting itself.

Diagnosis EIC is a genetic disorder and research has discovered an association between a genetic mutation, Dynamin-1, and the condition.

This has enabled a DNA test to be developed and screening for the condition is available to help plan breeding strategies. The gene is recessive which means individuals can carry the gene without being clinically affected. To be symptomatic puppies would have to inherit one recessive gene from both parents. Details of UK laboratories that can process samples are available on the Kennel Club website.

Your veterinary surgeon will need to consider other causes of collapse in young Labradors including cardiac, neurological, orthopaedic and metabolic problems. Blood test results are usually unremarkable in cases of EIC which is useful in excluding other conditions from the differential diagnosis list.

Prevention The availability of genetic screening affords an opportunity to plan breeding to avoid a double recessive offspring. A positive diagnosis in a dog suspected of having the condition allows the owners to curtail exercise at the first signs of rear limb weakness. This is important as continued high intensity exercise when signs first present would potentially increase the risk of a poor outcome. Fortunately most affected dogs can lead a relatively normal life. The activity triggers can be avoided, mild to moderate is tolerated and episodes become less frequent as the dog matures.

As we raise a glass to welcome the New Year we should all continue to raise awareness of what is probably an under diagnosed condition and look forward to a happy and healthier future.

Robert White BVetMed PGCertSAS

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PRESENT DAYSTUD STUD DOGS 2019 PRESENT DAY DOGS 2019 Name of dog/information Marshwiggle Mr Carson JW Hips 3:4, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 08/2018 PRA hereditarily Clear, EIC, CNM, & SD2 Clear, HNPK Carrier Ch. Mattand Exodus JW Hips 7:3, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 04/2018 PRA, EIC, HNPK, CNM & SD2 Clear Bannabeach Finding Nemo At Mattand Hips 3:3, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 04/2018 PRA, EIC, HNPK, CNM & SD2 Clear Balrion Weathertop Lone Ranger Hips 3:3, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 12/2018 PRA, EIC, HNPK, CNM, SD2 & RD Clear, Coat L/L Mardas Razzle Dazzle ‘Em Hips 0:0, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 12/2018 PRA, CNM & SD2 Clear, Coat L/L, EIC & HNPK Carrier Steeleigh Blue Print JW Hips 5:5, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 04/18 PRA & HNPK Clear, EIC Carrier

Colour

Date of birth

Yellow

28/03/2014

Sire: Ch. Warringah’s Gundaroo Dam: Bramblekay Precious Pearl At Marshwiggle

Mrs A. Felton-Page Tel. 01568 760254

Yellow

10/07/2014

Sire: Fin.Ch. Devonshires London Edition Dam: Amberstead Dark And Stormy Over Mattand

M/s S. Lambert Mob. 07813 975307

Chocolate (Does not carry yellow)

29/06/2017

Sire: Ch. Meadowleigh Brown Sugar Dam: Foulby Lillian Smith At Bannabeach

M/s S. Lambert Mob. 07813 975307

Black (Dominant)

27/07/2010

Sire: Sh. Ch. Lindall Redemption Dam: Balrion Weathertop Jane Eyre

Anja Leistenschlager Kirchseeon, Germany.

Tel. +4980917624 Mob. +491711447414

Black (carrying yellow)

12/08/2013

Sire: Mardas Roman Republic JW Dam: Ebony Eylene It’s Mardas

Anja Leistenschlager Kirchseeon, Germany.

Tel. +4980917624 Mob. +491711447414

Sire: Sh Ch Carromer's Blue Lagoon Dam: Steeleigh Perfect Surprise

Mrs L. Lesley Tel. 01400 281214 Mob.07950 936791

Black (carrying yellow)

15/08/2015

Sire and Dam

Owner/contact number

Antonine Charley Barley JW Hips 0:0, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 11/2018 PRA, EIC, HNPK, CNM, SD2, CT, DM, & Cystinuria Clear, Non-dilute

Yellow

9/07/2017

Sire: Ch. Mocnys Knoxville Dam: Tweedledum Listed Online For Antonine JW

Mrs L. McGillivray Tel. 01786 465240 Mob. 07775 760190

Sh.Ch. Antonine Cinderfella JW Hips 6:3, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 11/2018 PRA, HNPK, CNM Clear, EIC Carrier, Heart tested Clear

Black

15/06/2015

Sire: Waterline’s Freddo With Antonine (Imp. Fin.) Dam: Lindall Rihanna with Antonine

Mrs L. McGillivray Tel. 01786 465240 Mob. 07775 760190

Chocolate

31/03/2014

Sire: Wingbeat Skipper Dam: John O’ Gaunt Cookie Crumble

Mr S. North Tel. 07836 736868

Northglen Crumble Hips 5:5, Elbows 0, Date of last eye test 07/17 CNM Clear

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB MIDLAND COUNTIESREVIEWS LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB INDEX TO KENNEL / ADVERTISEMENTS INDEX TO KENNEL REVIEWS BY ADVERTISERS

SURNAME

KENNEL AFFIX

PAGE

Bailiss

TISSALIAN

174

Barks

BELLWETHER

134

Braddon

TRENDLEWOOD

177

Charlton

FOXRUSH

142

Charnock

ERAKY

138

Dahlin

ANDYCAP

131

Dobson

LAKEMEADOW

145

Douglas

TALARD

171

Ennis-Holden

MARIANK

156

Grummitt

MANORWELL

148

Hepper

MARDAS

152

Hodge

NAIKEN

160

Hopkinson

ROCHEBY

164

Hutchinson

GLOSMERE

144

Kaitila

FOLLIES

141

Lambert

MATTAND

158

Leistenschlager

HUNTINGBEAUTY

146

Lesley

STEELEIGH

172

Lewis

NIGABEE & LEVENSIDE

162

McDonald

MARRONOIR

157

McGillivray

ANTONINE

132

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MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB INDEX TO KENNEL REVIEWS / ADVERTISEMENTS INDEX TO KENNEL REVIEWS BY ADVERTISERS

SURNAME

KENNEL AFFIX

PAGE

Bailiss Maclean

TISSALIAN AFINMORE

174 130

Barks Mills

BELLWETHER LEMBAS

134 149

Braddon Powell

TRENDLEWOOD SEATALLAN

177 169

Charlton Reynolds

FOXRUSH CARROMER

142 136

Charnock Rogers

ERAKY WOODMIST

138 178

Dahlin Rowe

ANDYCAP ROCHEVALE

131 167

Dobson Sgorbati

LAKEMEADOW DOLPHINGHAM

145 135

Douglas Oxana Shamina

TALARD

171 170

Ennis-Holden Smith M.

MARIANK RUDIDALE

156 168

Grummitt Smith P.

MANORWELL PENDEBY

148 163

Hepper Stafford

MARDAS FARNFIELD

152 140

HodgeFerenc Szasz

NAIKEN TOJKO’S

160 176

Hopkinson Walton

ROCHEBY GALLYBOB

164 143

Hutchinson Young

GLOSMERE POTTERSPINEY

144 166

FOLLIES

141

Kaitila Lambert

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CONTRIBUTORS FOR SUPPORTING THE MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR MATTAND RETRIEVER CLUB YEARBOOK 2019

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Leistenschlager

HUNTINGBEAUTY

146

Lesley

STEELEIGH

172

Lewis

NIGABEE & LEVENSIDE

162

McDonald

MARRONOIR

157

McGillivray

ANTONINE

132

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A WONDERFUL START TO 2018 …

SH CH KILBURNPARK MISS MAUREEN AT ROCHEBY BITCH C.C. and BEST IN SHOW KENT SURREY and SUSSEX and she did it again at

MIDLAND COUNTIES LABRADOR CLUB Our sincere thanks to judges: KSSLC Mrs Judith Charlton & Mr Philip Lammens and MCLRC Mr Gary Johnson & Mrs Margaret Brown

THEN CAME ANOTHER FANTASTIC DAY …

SH CH ROCHEBY SWEET SENSATION

BITCH C.C. CRUFTS 2018 (RESERVE CC 2017)

DAVID and MARION HOPKINSON, Woodlea, Styrrup, DN11 8NB www.rochebylabradors.co.uk +44-0/1302742791

WE MADE IT!!!

ROCHEBY OLD PUNCH – OUR FIRST BLACK SHOW CHAMPION LOVE THIS BOY – 1st CC Mrs Mary McCulloch, 2nd CC Mrs Judith Charlton, and 3rd CC Mrs Christine Bailiss Our very sincere thanks to these very respected breeder judges

NEW BABY …

ROCHEBY SPARKLING ICE

(photo five months) Sire: Rocheby Black Watch Dam: Centenalee Iced Gem

DAVID and MARION HOPKINSON, Woodlea, Styrrup, DN11 8NB www.rochebylabradors.co.uk +44-0/1302742791

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SHARON LAMBERT

www.mattandlabradors.co.uk

Treantagh Sedge at Mattand

mattandlabradors@btinternet.co

CH Mattand Exodus JW

01773 590343/07813 975 307

Bannabeach Finding Nemo at Mattand

Mattand Labradors

Mattand Labradors BANNABEACH FINDING NEMO AT MATTAND (Ch Meadowleigh Brown Sugar x Foulby Lillian Smith at Bannabeach)

TREANTAGH SEDGE AT MATTAND (Ch Naiken Zephyr x Mattand Look To The Future at Treantagh)

Thank you to both Niamh Callaghan and Jan Rowley for these lovely boys.

SHARON LAMBERT 01773 590343/07813 975 307 mattandlabradors@btinternet.co www.mattandlabradors.co.uk

MARDAS Breeding champion Labradors for over 50 years Sh Ch Mardas Corndilly JW

Sh Ch Mardas Sahara Silk JW

Sh Ch Mardas Mona Lisa JW

Sh Ch Mardas Side Saddle JW

Sh Ch Mardas Vanity Fair JW

Sh Ch Mardas Venetian Fanfare JW

Marlene and David Hepper Tel: 01405 860833 Email: mardaslabradors@gmail.com www.mardaslabradors.co.uk

FOXRUSH

Introducing the two litter sisters, born 30th September 2017.

Sire: Sh Ch Rocheby Old Punch. Dam: Sh Ch Foxrush Remember The Time JW Both consistent winners at Championship shows since making their debut at 6 months.

FOXRUSH OOPS A DAISY JW

Best Puppy In Show at Labrador Retriever Club FOXRUSH OLD TIME DANCING JW

Best Puppy In Show Three Ridings LRC Show Owned and bred by Judith Charlton foxrushlabradors@gmail.com www.foxrushlabradors.co.uk

DOLPHINGHAM

DOLPHINGHAM DANCING QUEEN & DOLPHINGHAM DHEMI D.O.B. 27 July 2018 Sire: Multi Ch Duckville Energy Full River Dam: Dolphingham Darkettilla Typical Dolphingham puppies SERGIO & CINZIA SGORBATI and MARCO MORLOTTI Piazza San Giorgio, 2 - 25060 Cellatica (BS) - ITALY e-mail : dolphingham@tin.it

Tissalian

Sh Ch Tissalian Hi Jack JW

What an absolutely fabulous year Jack has had, thank you to all the judges for thinking so highly of him.

He has 11CCs, 8 BOB, 8RCCs the highlight just had to be BOB Crufts at 22months Good luck to all his progeny both here and abroad.

Thank you everybody for your support.

Hips 4-4 Elbows 0 Current clear eye cert DNA clear PRA, EIC & HNPK DOB: 06-07-2016 Chris & Ian Bailiss Tel 01455 822821 Mob 07813 140742 Email tissalian@btinternet.com

Tissalian

Hi Hopes and Hi Society D.O.B. 11-07-2018 Photos - 13 weeks

Sh Ch Rocheby Hornblower X Tissalian Hide and Seek

Hope trying hard

Chris & Ian Bailiss Tel 01455 822821 Mob 07813 140742 Email tissalian@btinternet.com

photo by Judi Neachell

GLOSMERE

Glosmere the Grenadier

pictured at 7 months SH CH Rocheby Horn Blower x Tissalian Killer Queen at Glosmere We have had a successful season showing our two puppies this year.

Glosmere the Grenadier has had some good wins and placings at Champ and open shows with BPD at champ and BPIB and a PG3 at his open shows.

His litter sister Glosmere Chitchat has also had some very good placings at her Champ shows.

Margaret and Nicola Hutchinson Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands 0121 3085477 glosmerelabs@yahoo.com 144

FOLLIES

FOLLIES ITALIANO (IT CH Loch Mor Quartermaster – FI CH Follies Wish Kiss) Black male, born Nov 30, 2017 Hips A-A, elbows 0-0, current eye certificate PRA clear by parentage, EIC clear by parentage

Qualified in the field Breeder and owner: Helena & Anna-Liisa Kaitila Karstuntie 1550, 09220 Sammatti, FINLAND Tel: +358-45-862 2455, +358-40-506 7829 Email: follieslabrador@hotmail.com Homepage: www.follieslabradors.com

ROCHEVALE

Rocheby Mimosa at Rochevale

Rocheby Town Cryer x SH CH Kilburnpark Miss Maureen at Rocheby Super year with ‘Sasha’ although lightly shown had some excellent wins and placings at championship and open shows. Qualified for Crufts 2019.

Thanks to all judges

Rochevale Once Upon A Time Manorwell Mrs Miniver at Rocheby produced a lovely litter to Rocheby Centenalee Sir Oliver.

‘Belle’ will hopefully be joining us at the shows 2019.

Charlotte Rowe 6 Pope Avenue, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3PF 07969 316117 c.rowe92@hotmail.co.uk

Rus. Ch. Rocheby Silk Snowdrop (4 years) and Sweet Coral Bay at Rocheby, her best friend (1year 7 months) Loved and owned by Oxana Shamina (Russia)

POTTERSPINEY LABRADORS

Potterspiney Vanner

Potterspiney Richochet

DOB 12-04-18

Still doing well in the show ring, Many Firsts & Best of Breeds HIPS 4.6, Elbows 0 Health Tested Certificates

Currently being placed in the show ring

collecting firsts, Group 2, Group 3 & recently achieving 1st Minor Puppy at Joint Lab Retriever Championship Show

Potterspiney Killian

Holds Stud Book Number HIPS 4.5, Elbows 0 Health Tested Certificates

Potterspiney Angel Delight & Evie

The family’s up & coming young handler

Owned and loved by Elaine & Harry Young including Granddaughter Evie Spinney Field Farm, 1 Potters Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE14 JE, Tel: 01664 566169 Potterspineylabrador@yahoo.co.uk 166