DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr & Mrs Christopher & Claire MILLS

Judging: Gundog Group, Retriever (Labrador)

          Driffield Championship Dog Show Society

Labrador Retrievers Judge Mrs Claire Mills 

I would like to thank the society for my invitation to Judge Labradors,

and my 2 stewards who kept the ring running smoothly.

The quality of my entry was fantastic, unfortunately alot of good dogs where lacking coats, some had undesirable heads, and movement in some dogs was very poor Labrador movement should be straight and true both front and rear.

I found some exhibits difficult to asses, both dogs and handlers would benefit from some ring craft training

Delighted to say my Best Puppy was awarded Gundog Puppy group 4

And my best Special Begginers  awarded SB group 4     

                                                                                                                                                                          BEST OF BREED : 5020 KLEINHANS, Miss R & HOPKINSON, Mrs D M ROCHEBY HAZELBERRY
Dog CC : 4988 DAWSON, Mr RI & Mrs P & Miss M Beskerby Pageant
Res Dog CC : 4973 BROADBURN, Ms Anna & LAWSON, Mr Tim & SARTI, Dr Ni Landebec Happy Hour with Tipibear
Bitch CC : 5020 KLEINHANS, Miss R & HOPKINSON, Mrs D M ROCHEBY HAZELBERRY
Res Bitch CC : 5017 HOPKINSON, Mrs Marion Irislav o'revolution at Rocheby(imp ukr)
Best Puppy : 5018 HOPKINSON, Mrs Marion Rocheby Squadron Leader
Best Veteran : 5043 PARKER, Mrs S Sh Ch Poniel Reason To Believe at Bruadarach Sh.CM
Best Special Beginner : 4973 BROADBURN, Ms Anna & LAWSON, Mr Tim & SARTI, Dr Ni Landebec Happy Hour with Tipibear

Class 2401 VD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5043 PARKER, Mrs S Sh Ch Poniel Reason To Believe at Bruadarach Sh.CM

10 year old Black dog I have always admired, he stand so well balanced with a very pleasing head and eye colour, he hold his ears perfectly, clean strong neck set into well placed shoulders, good feet, level top line that he kept on the move, with a perfectly clothed tail, in such good conditions, his movement straight and true powering around the ring, I was pleased to award him Best Veteran In Breed

2nd: 5067 YOUNG, Mrs Elaine Jean Potterspiney Killian

9 year old black dog, another dog in excellent condition

Good head shape, ear carriage, with a strong neck, correct front construction, level top line and another good clothed tail that he carries well

Moved with drive

3rd: 4983 COOK, Mrs A MILLROSEGLEN BONA FIDE
Res: 4964 BECKLEY, Mrs Anne Shork's Nordmann at Godruo
VHC: 5039 MULLETT, Mrs T A & MULLETT, Mr M J Shaymiloney Schinus Afinmore

Class 2402 PD (8 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 5018 HOPKINSON, Mrs Marion Rocheby Squadron Leader

Pale yellow Puppy dog of 10 months

He presents a lovely clean outline in profile,

He has a well balanced head with such lovely dark pigment, his neck sweeps into a level topline, good width and depth of chest, short coupled well muscled for one so young, standing on good neat feet, moved well. BPIB and later GPG4

2nd: 5029 MARKHAM, Ms M Stmakajo Chengelo Cordova

Another pale yellow, just a baby at 7 months, he had super black pigment, well balanced with good topline didn’t want to use his tail today but I’m sure that will come as he gets older, good feet, hocks well let down moved well
3rd: 4986 COOK, Mrs Kay Exelby One Night Stand
Res: 5025 MACMILLAN, mr Paul & MACMILLAN, Mrs Georga Ebeshb Vision Shared
VHC:

Class 2403 JD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5019 HOPKINSON, Mrs Marion Rocheby stormTrooper

I see this dog is litter brother to my puppy dog winner, same striking pigment on this lovely headed pale yellow dog, same good clean neck as his brother, neat tight feet, in good condition, moved well

2nd: 5065 WILLIAMSON, Mr Shaun Sharouns Inspector Gadget JW

I have admired this dog in the past, good head unfortunately he would not use his ears today, clean neck set into well placed shoulders, he has a good topline, good depth of chest, short coupled, neat feet, well let down hocks but not in the best coat today, moved well
3rd: 5009 GALIANO, SIR FRANCO ETTORE FRIEND DEI DUE MARI
Res: 4958 ALLEN, Mrs C Allen & Mr D Timouron Olimpio
VHC: 5008 FOSTER, Mr Mark Midnight shadow magic

Class 2404 YD (8 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 5010 GIVAN, Miss Leah & GIVAN, Mr Maurice Sudeo Standard Bearer

What a lovely outline this dog has, for me I would prefer a broader skull, he’s deep through chest and ribs, short coupled in excellent condition, standing on lovely neat feet, good second thigh, moved with power and drive

2nd: 5068 YOUNG, Mrs Elaine Jean Potterspiney potterzuri Aramis JW

Black dog of good balance, super head, with good ear set, again such good neat feet, not quite the depth of 1 but in good proportion with his body, good topline and tail that never stopped wagging, he moved well around the ring
3rd: 4975 BROWN, Mr Mrs & Miss A, M & M Tweedledum Past Master
Res: 5009 GALIANO, SIR FRANCO ETTORE FRIEND DEI DUE MARI
VHC: 5008 FOSTER, Mr Mark Midnight shadow magic

Class 2405 SBD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4973 BROADBURN, Ms Anna & LAWSON, Mr Tim & SARTI, Dr Ni Landebec Happy Hour with Tipibear

I just loved this dog, he is a strong powerful boy, good broad head and ears set well, good neck set into well placed shoulders, deep through chest short coupled with a good second thigh, very well muscled, good topline his tail never stopped wagging coming clean off his back, moved with power around the ring, my only complaint would be that he is carrying a tad too much weight, but that didn’t affect my decision to award him the RCC BSB then later going 4th in SB group

2nd: 4980 CLARENCE, Mrs Helen Harvest Sundance

This yellow dog was a little unsure today, he has a lovely head with good pigment, clean neck leading onto a good topline, thick tail, moved ok
3rd: 5025 MACMILLAN, mr Paul & MACMILLAN, Mrs Georga Ebeshb Vision Shared
Res: 5008 FOSTER, Mr Mark Midnight shadow magic
VHC:

Class 2406 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5012 HALLGARTH, Mrs E Amberstope Gold Label at Chapelmanor (AI)

Yellow of good substance, in very good coat, he has a good head with broad skull, not overdone in any way, good front construction, short coupled with super strong hindquarters, well let down hocks, moved with drive

2nd: 5016 HOPKINSON, Mrs Marion Rocheby Havana

Yellow dog that presented a good balanced picture, good head when using his ears, good neck and shoulders, good depth of chest, level topline that he kept on the move, lacking coat today
3rd: 5037 MORLEY, Mrs A & MORLEY, Mr E Carpenny Paddy at Rockledge
Res: 4997 ELLIOTT, Miss Tracy & FALSHAW, Mr David Lonicerium Jack Sparra
VHC: 5055 SADLER, Mrs Hazel Talifen Gentleman Jack

Class 2407 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4969 BOLD, Miss J E Shaymiloney Saint Signed By Loubert

Lovely headed black dog,  good ear set, in very good condition, deep through his chest, short coupled with a good tail set, standing on good neat feet, he moved so well, driving around the ring

2nd: 5000 ELLIS, Mr Arwyn & ELLIS, Mrs Sian W & MATULLA, Mrs Dolwen Stargazer

Yellow dog, with a nice head, good eye shape and colour, clean neck and depth of chest, not in the best of coat as with so many exhibits today, good clothed tail that he used well, he moved ok once settled
3rd: 4965 BELL, Mr R F WESTERULSTON JOHN
Res: 5005 FINNEY, Miss L Carpenny Kipling
VHC: 5062 WILKINSON, Mrs Christine & WILKINSON, Mr Robert Antonine Abercrombie

Class 2408 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4988 DAWSON, Mr RI & Mrs P & Miss M Beskerby Pageant

I have admired this dog from the ringside, he is such a superbly balanced dog, he was presented in perfect condition, he just shouts Labrador to me, his head is superb, broad with correct ear carriage and eye colour, his neck is strong leading into correct shoulders, deep through chest, short coupled with well developed hindquarters, well let down hocks, he has a good topline and tail set, correct coat texture, he moves with drive around the ring, seems effortless, was delighted to award him the DCC

2nd: 5032 MCLELLAN, Mr & Mrs D & S Saranden Pensacola

Chocolate dog who has a lovely coat colour, he has a good head with correct eye colour, good neck and front construction, standing on good neat feet, good topline and well clothed tail, moved well
3rd: 5013 Harvey Major Mrs Linda Floki The Jester In Linjor JW 
Res: 4974 BROWN, Mr Mrs & Miss A, M & M Ramsayville Revolver
VHC: 4959 AYRES, Mr C J & AYRES, Mrs P Hannabee To Hull N Back With Musubi

Class 2409 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5062 WILKINSON, Mrs Christine & WILKINSON, Mr Robert Antonine Abercrombie

Black dog standing alone in this class, he has a good head, front angulation leading onto a good topline, for me he needs a little more weight, but certainly fit for function, well muscled moved well
2nd:
3rd:
Res:
VHC:
Class 2410 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5048 PATTISON, Miss Rachel & PATTISON, Ms Jane Pattilands Shining Star

This lovely balanced pale yellow bitch is almost 11 years old, won today on her overall condition, coat of correct texture, lovely clean neck, good front construction, short coupled with good hindquarters, she moved so well delighted to award her BVB

2nd: 5064 WILLIAMSON, Mr Shaun Sh Ch Sharouns Victoria's Secret JW

Darker yellow of 7 years has a good head shape, good ear carriage when using them, lacking coat today, good overall balance, moved well
3rd: 4977 CAPPS, Miss Katie Janet Jimjoy Coco Chanel at Brackreef
Res:
VHC:

Class 2411 PB (10 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5022 LAPPER, Mr Tom Tomative Annabelle

This sweet 7 month old back bitch won the class on her movement today, she moved with drive around the ring, straight through front and rear, good head and eye colour, clean neck leading into good front construction, love her topline and tail set that she keeps on the move BPB

2nd: 5056 SMITH, Miss M Rudidale Lucky Legacy

Compact Yellow bitch of 11 months, good head with good pigment, carried her ears correctly, good neck, deep through chest short in couplings, with well developed second thigh, well clothed tail, move well
3rd: 5042 PARK, Mrs L KINCHYLE BEDAZZLED
Res: 4968 BISHOP, Miss Sarah The Girl is Fun from Linjor
VHC: 4979 CHARLTON, Mrs J Rocheby Opera Around Foxrush

Class 2412 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4989 DAWSON, Mr RI & Mrs P & Miss M Wynfaul Carbon Copy at Beskerby

This black bitch presents a super balanced outline, good head, neck and shoulders, in good coat, correct coat texture, super topline and tail carriage moved well

2nd: 4987 DAVIS, Miss Zoe & ROWE, Miss Charlotte Rochevale Palm Reader

Really liked this black bitch, good head correct eye colour, with clean neck, good front construction, standing on neat feet, presented in good condition, good topline and tail carriage moved well
3rd: 4992 DISLEY, Mr D R Mossland Miss Josephine
Res: 5040 O'NEILL, MISS K, MISS C & MISS E RAMSAYVILLE GIGI AT TALIGAL (ai)
VHC:

Class 2413 YB (6 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5054 RISORTO, Mrs Rachel & RISORTO, Mr Vittorio Netherdene Sea Thistle

This black bitch stood out to me in this class, she presents a lovely balanced profile, she didn’t disappoint when I put my hands on her, very well made with the loveliest of heads, in perfect condition, she moved so well with drive and precision

2nd: 5031 MCGILL, Mrs Denise DENIANGILL ALMOST HAD IT ALL JW

Loved the balance of this yellow bitch, preferred head of one, good clean neck, topline and tail set, moved well
3rd: 4978 CHARLTON, Mrs J Foxrush Jane Ayre JW
Res: 5007 FLOCKTON, Mrs G Dylsonleigh Mary Quant
VHC:

Class 2414 SBB (10 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5049 PATTISON, Miss Rachel & PATTISON, Ms Jane Pattilands Ms Independent

Yellow bitch of 8 1/2 years, in excellent condition, good head and shoulders, deep through chest, well muscled, moved well

2nd: 4962 BARON, Miss Natalie Landebec Crazy in Love

What a lovely head this yellow has, she has a good neck and shoulders, in excellent coat and condition, just wish she was more animated moved well
3rd: 5059 THORNTON, Mr & Mrs PJ & JM Halshimoor Fever Pitch at Mallendyke
Res: 5011 HALL, Mr Colin & HALL, Mrs Marjorie Harrop Penny Farthing at Tibshelf
VHC: 4967 BISHOP, Miss Sarah Northernjoy Rambling Rose

Class 2415 PGB (19 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 5017 HOPKINSON, Mrs Marion Irislav o'revolution at Rocheby(imp ukr)

This black bitch presents a lovely balanced outline, good head and ear carriage, with correct eye colour, her neck flowed into good shoulder placement, deep through chest, short coupled, well clothed tail moved well RBCC

2nd: 4972 BRAMBLES, Mrs Hayley Jo Alexander Shaymiloney Silla Black

Another well balanced bitch, preferred head of one, she has good pigment, good ear carriage, in good coat and condition, good topline and tail carriage, she moved very well
3rd: 4989 DAWSON, Mr RI & Mrs P & Miss M Wynfaul Carbon Copy at Beskerby
Res: 5050 PERCIVAL, Mrs M A Wynfaul New Years Eve JW
VHC: 5006 FLOCKTON, Mrs G Dylsonleigh Valentina

Class 2416 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4996 EDWARDS, Ms Caroline M Kimbajak Miss Jazz Swinger JW

I have loved this beautifully balanced bitch since I saw her as a MP, she moved with perfection but unfortunately she was out of coat today, but still deserved to win this good limit class

2nd: 5051 PERCIVAL, Mrs M A Wynfaul Dancing Flame JW

Another well balanced yellow bitch, in good condition, preferred head of one, she presents a lovely outline, good strong neck, deep through the chest with well developed hind quarters, her topline runs from her neck to the tip of her tail moved well
3rd: 5030 MCFAULL, Mrs Jennifer & MCFAULL, Mr John Lulukella's Hometown Glory, JW
Res: 5021 LAPPER, Mr Tom NAIKEN EVITA (A I )
VHC: 5033 MCLELLAN, Mr & Mrs D & S Saranden The River

Class 2417 OB (8 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5020 KLEINHANS, Miss R & HOPKINSON, Mrs D M ROCHEBY HAZELBERRY

What a little star this yellow bitch is, she took my eye in this open class, she presents such a lovely outline that makes you take a second look, she didn’t disappoint when I went over her, she has a well balanced head with good ear carriage, good strong clean neck flowing into well placed shoulders, deep through her chest, with a good topline and tail set, strong in her quarters, moved well around the ring, straight and true both front and rear, in hard condition was delighted to award her the BCC and BOB

2nd: 4957 ALLEN, Mrs C Allen & Mr D SARANDEN SANTEE SIOUX TIMOURON

This Black bitch is one I have often admired from ringside, today for me she was a little overweight, this spoilt her balance, she was in good coat, has a lovely head, moved ok
3rd: 5021 LAPPER, Mr Tom NAIKEN EVITA (A I )
Res: 4999 ELLIS, Mr Arwyn & ELLIS, Mrs Sian W & MATULLA, Mrs Sh Ch Dolwen Annastasia
VHC: 5057 STAFFORD, Mr Richard & CREAMER, Mrs V & BEAL, Ms K Am Ch Belquest Conclusion Paparazzi (Imp USA)

Class 2418 GCB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4987 DAVIS, Miss Zoe & ROWE, Miss Charlotte Rochevale Palm Reader

2nd in Junior 
2nd: 5044 PARKER, Mrs S BRUADARACH BAILE EILIDH

Chocolate bitch, would prefer more bone, but looking very fit for function, she is a lovely dark colour, pleasing head, good neck, and well muscled quarters, moved well
3rd: 4960 BAILEY, Miss Jess Harrop Ravenheart
Res:
VHC