Nefra had a great day with their first Working Retriever Assessment of the year. We were hosted with thanks to Simon Fitzherbert-Brockholes nr Garstang. We had 2 assessors for the day, Caroline Hewison and Lisa Mappin. There were 8 Novice dogs taking this assessment today. The weather was absolutely torrential rain all day so the dogs certainly did well given the conditions. There was one pass awarded today to Gill Griffin & Ravencrag Illusionist with them gaining their third novice pass and being awarding their Novice certificate.
There were four dogs taking their Intermediate assessment in the afternoon being assessed by Caroline Hewison. Again the rain did not let up, so we had difficult conditions for the dogs. No passes were awarded today, but all dogs from both classes went away with great training tips for both assessors from the day.
Thankyou to the assessors and helpers throughout the day.
More information about the NEFRA working retriever assessments can be found by clicking here.
At Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall on Sunday 14th May 2023 Judge – Miss Caroline J Chambers (Hototo)
Best In Show– Colson’s : Blacktoft Frozen In Time By Windyhollows (AI)
Reserve Best In Show : Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Wicked
Best Puppy in Show : Long’s Keepersway Live The Moment
Best Veteran & Best Working In Show : Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo From Casblaidd VW SGWC KCWGC
Best Liver in Show : Trevor’s Trevorsilk Galaxy Aurora
TREVORSILK GALAXY AURORA, DONASCIMENTO DANILO FROM CASBLAIDD VW SGWC KCWGC, Caroline Chambers, BLACKTOFT FROZEN IN TIME BY WINDYHOLLOWS, HOPEVALLEY MORNING WICKED, KEEPERSWAY LIVE THE MOMENTBesr Liver In Show TREVORSILK GALAXY AURORABest Veteran & Best Working in Show DONASCIMENTO DANILO FROM CASBLAIDD VW SGWC KCWGCBest Puppy in Show KEEPERSWAY LIVE THE MOMENTBest in Show BLACKTOFT FROZEN IN TIME BY WINDYHOLLOWSReserve Best in Show HOPEVALLEY MORNING WICKED
Minor Puppy Dog – 0 entries
Puppy Dog 1st KEEPERSWAY LIVE THE MOMENT – BEST PUPPY DOG & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW 2nd PAJANBECK THINK OF ME (AI) 3rd HURSTCLOUGH NIGHT OWL
Junior Dog 1st WINDYHOLLOWS RAGGED ROBIN 2nd BLACKTOFT BRINDISI BY BUCKLEYHILL 3rd RONEVORG FIREFLY FANTASY Res I KNOW HIM SO WELL AT ROKANESS
Yearling Dog 1st I KNOW HIM SO WELL AT ROKANESS
Novice Dog 1st I KNOW HIM SO WELL AT ROKANESS 2nd BLACKTOFT BRINDISI BY BUCKLEYHILL 3rd PAJANBECK THINK OF ME (AI) Res MURPHY’S TREAT
Graduate Dog 1st HAMELDOWNTOR PEDRO XIMENEZ 2nd GEMSWIN SHUT UP AND DANCE 3rd RIVERGLIDE FORGOTTEN GOLD Res I KNOW HIM SO WELL AT ROKANESS VHC MURPHY’S TREAT
Post Graduate Dog 1st RIVERGLIDE SECRET REPRIEVE – BEST DOG 2nd HAMELDOWNTOR PEDRO XIMENEZ 3rd LIZZLOG MOONLIGHTING AT KARAHOLME
Limit Dog 1st STEELRIVER HIT THE BEACH WITH BUCKLEYHILL 2nd SATINBAZE CRACKSMAN FOR BLACKTOFT JW (Al) 3rd HIGHTYNE WHEN I FALL IN LOVE Res HOPEVALLEY MORNING CIRCUS
Open Dog 1st FLATCHARM MR FIX IT FOR SHENNANJOY – RES BEST DOG
Veteran Dog 1st STRANFAER GET OVER IT JW
Special Liver Dog 1st MURPHY’S TREAT
Special Working Dog 1st CASBLAIDD ISLAND IN THE SKY SGWC KCWGC
Minor Puppy Bitch – 0 entries
Puppy Bitch 1st HURSTCLOUGH JOY OF THE MOORS AT ELMSTOCK 2nd PAJANBECK ONE MOMENT IN TIME
Junior Bitch 1st BLACKTOFT VENEZA AUGHNALECK 2nd BLACKTOFT AVELINO 3rd STRANFAER ONE FELL SWOOP Res STRANFAER ONE HIT WONDER
Yearling Bitch 1st HIGHTYNE MY BLUE HEAVEN 2nd GEMSWIN RIVER OF DREAMS 3rd STRANFAER ONE FELL SWOOP Res STRANFAER ONE HIT WONDER
Novice Bitch 1st RIVERGLIDE SANTA BARBARA 2nd GEMSWIN RIVER OF DREAMS 3rd PAJANBECK ONE MOMENT IN TIME
Graduate Bitch 1st HOPEVALLEY MORNING DREAM OF ELMSTOCK 2nd Braemist New Moon For Eskwinds 3rd Kazval Turn Back Time
Post Graduate Bitch 1st HOPEVALLEY MORNING WICKED – Res BEST BITCH – Res BEST IN SHOW 2nd LEVELMOOR BLACKADDER 3rd RAVENCRAG JUMP OVER THE MOON TO ESKWINDS
Limit Bitch 1st PAJANBECK ANGELS ON MY SIDE 2nd BLACKTOFT DANCING ON ICE WITH WINDYHOLLOWS 3rd SHENNANJOY WALKIN MIRACLE
Open Bitch 1st BLACKTOFT FROZEN IN TIME BY WINDYHOLLOWS (AI) – BEST BITCH 2nd HOPEVALLEY MORNING RAINBOW JW 3rd LEVELMOOR ACORN ANTIQUES VIA WETNOSES
Special Working Bitch 1st DONASCIMENTO DANILO FROM CASBLAIDD VW SGWC KCWGC
Judge’s Critiques
What a huge honour it was to be asked to judge this breed show. Thank you to the committee for the kind invitation, for providing me with refreshments all day together with a lovely lunch, I had a fabulous day, thank you again. Thank you also to my fabulous stewards, who looked after me, the exhibitors & the ring so efficiently all day. Huge thanks of course goes to the many exhibitors who travelled to allow me to judge such a quality entry of dogs today, they certainly were quality. Many class winners could have changed places on a different day, I literally was splitting hairs for many decisions. I found that the dogs had a tough time moving in a small ring with slippery floors, which is no fault of theirs it is just the situation of the day. The bitches, being smaller in general coped much better. Many of the males I would have liked to see move on a more stable flooring with more space.
Miss Caroline J Chambers (Hototo)
Minor Puppy Dog: (0/0)
Puppy Dog: (3/0) 1st, BPD, BPIS Ms L Long’s – Keepersway Live the Moment. 11 mth puppy, who is maturing nicely in body & coat. I loved this boy from when he first came in the ring. He has a lovely classic, pleasing moulded head with a good length of neck. He stands on good feet & has good strong bone, his front legs stand nicely underneath him showing good angulation in his fore quarter. Good length of rib, short loin leading to well angulated hind quarters giving good overall balance. Moved well keeping a good topline. 2nd, Eggington & Eggington & Eggington & Davis Mr P & Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V – Pajanbeck Think of Me (AI) 10mth, puppy of good size & proportions. A correct head with a pleasing eye. Good length of neck. Good strong bone with straight front legs, good front angles, good length of rib, short loin. Moved well on this difficult surface. 3rd Clark, Mr B & Mrs L – Hurstclough Night Owl. 11mth’s puppy, good head, with correct eye shape & colour. Angles well balanced front & rear with good strong bone. He moved well but not quite as balanced on the move as 1 & 2 .
Junior Dog: (6/2) 1st Colson Mr E W, Mrs P J & Miss N E’s Windyhollows Ragged Robin JW. I really like this boy, he has real quality & substance about him. A very pleasing correct Flatcoat moulded head on a strong neck of good length. His angles are moderate throughout giving good balance & shape. Good length & depth of rib with short loin. Covers the ground showing good reach & drive whilst holding a steady topline. This boy has a good future ahead of him. 2nd Buckley, Mrs H J & Mr I M – Blacktoft Brindisi By Buckleyhill. Another cracking dog, a good classic moulded one-piece head of correct size & proportions. Good length of neck, well angles front & rear. Good strong feet & bone. Good length of body with a short loin. Hind angles good & in balance with the forequarter. Moved well showing good power of drive. 3rd Campbell & Brown Mrs J & Miss M – Ronevorg Firefly Fantasy. This was such a close class, again a gorgeous boy although not as mature as 1 & 2. Lovely classic moulded head, good eye shape & colour, he has a super length of neck leading to well-placed shoulders & forequarter angles. Good straight legs in front. Good topline, nicely ribbed with a good tail set. Hind angles are also good. Moved well but he needs a bigger ring to show himself to the full potential. This boy will take time to mature & will be one to watch for the future. Reserve, Burroughs Mr R G & Mrs V K – I Know Him So Well At Rokaness.
Yearling: (1/0) 1st Burroughs Mr R G & Mrs V K – I Know Him So Well At Rokaness. Lovely dog who is maturing nicely & is of good size. He has a pleasing head, eye shape & eye colour. Good neck length, with good moderate angles fore & rear quarters. Good depth of rib & body. Good topline & moved well.
Novice Dog: (7/2) 1st Hessing Mrs M – Hoedun Daddys Eyes At Montechor. A good shaped one-piece head on this boy with a kind appealing eye. Good neck length leading to superb front quarters. He has nicely laid shoulders & good angles in front with his strong boned front legs sitting underneath him, standing on good strong feet. He as a lovely deep chest & rib with a short strong loin. His rear quarter is nicely angled & has a good tail set which compliments to having a lovely top line. He moved freely with good balance. 2nd Buckley, Mrs H J & Mr I M – Blacktoft Brindisi By Buckleyhill 3rd Eggington & Eggington & Eggington & Davis Mr P & Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V – Pajanbeck Think of Me (AI). Reserve, Shepherdson Miss E – Murphy’s Treat.
Graduate Dog: (6/1) 1st Wilson, Mr A J – Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez. Maturing nicely, this boy is in good coat & in hard condition. He has a pleasing moulded head with good eye shape & colour. His angles front & rear are moderate & has good length & super depth of rib with a short, strong loin. He has good strong bone. On the move he has good foot placement showing balance & ease of movement. 2nd Prior Mrs A & Dr I – Gemswin Shut Up & Dance. Yet again, another cracking dog. His head is of good shape with a kind correct eye. His length of neck is good, his front & rear angles are moderate giving the appearance of balance throughout. He too has a good depth of rib. Moved well on this difficult surface. 3rd Pountney Mrs J – Riverglide Forgotten Gold. Lovely boy in excellent coat & furnishings. He was carrying a little too much weight today for me but nevertheless still showed himself well. Good shaped, pleasing head & eye. Good neck length with a good lay of shoulder. His front angles are good, placing his front legs underneath him. He has fabulous depth of rib with a lovely short, strong loin. Rear angles also good with a correct tail set. Moved balanced with good foot placement. Reserve: Burroughs Mr R G & Mrs V K – I Know Him So Well At Rokaness VHC: Shepherdson Miss E – Murphy’s Treat.
Post Graduate Dog: (3/0) 1st BD Youens Mrs A – Riverglide Secret Reprieve. This lively, strong boy wasn’t giving his handler an easy time today but he showed so much charisma & personality. For me, this boy is fabulous. His head is a correct Flatcoat head in shape & size, he has a kind expression. His neck is of excellent length, leading to very well laid shoulders. Front angles are also good, showing good fore chest. Feet are strong along with his good strong bone they are placed well underneath him. He has a super depth of rib & good strong, short loin. His hind angles balance with his front. His topline is spot on with his fabulous tail set. Moved very well showing good balance, reach & drive. 2nd Wilson, Mr A J – Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez. 3rd. Tierling & Fewster Mrs R & Mr S – Lizzlog Moonlighting At Karaholme. Lovely boy, balanced angles throughout. Shown in coat with good length of furnishings. Good, classic moulded head with a nice kind expression. This boy has a fabulous width of chest giving lots of heart room. Moved well.
Limit Dog: (4/0) 1st Buckley Mrs H J & Mr I M – Steelriver Hit The Beach with Buckleyhill. This boy has a fabulous head, in shape it is a moulded one-piece head, he has such a kind & gentle expression with a lovely eye. Adequate length of neck leading to well placed shoulders. He has moderate angulation in front & has a rear quarter that matches that of the front. His strong boned front legs are placed securely underneath him. Good depth of rib with a super short loin. Correct tail set which he carries well on the move. Moved well with balance & good foot placement. 2nd Fox Mrs H M – Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft JW (AI) This again is a super dog with a very happy disposition. He is in rock hard condition. He has a good shaped moulded head with a pleasing expression, good shaped eye & eye colour. He has good reach of neck. His front & rear angles are moderate giving him balance & free movement. Good rib & strong, well-muscled throughout his body. I preferred the front angles of 1 in this case. He moved well, keeping balance. 3rd Huyton Mr P R & Mrs C E – Hightyne When I Fall In Love. What a lovely, well balanced, moderate Flatcoat. He is of good size & shape throughout. Not as deep in rib as 1 & 2 but on another day the placings could well change. Lovely head & expression, good length of neck, well placed shoulders. Good strong bone with good strong feet. Front & rear angles balance. Short strong loin. Balanced energetic mover. RESERVE: Romeo-Dieste & Smith Mrs M E & Miss C – Hopevalley Morning Circus.
Open Dog: (2/1) 1st RBD Scaife Miss V – Flatcharm Mr Fix It For Shennanjoy. Super boy, lovely moulded, one-piece head with a gentle kind expression. Good eye shape & colour. Nice length of neck with well placed shoulders, good front angles showing good fore chest. Front legs placed well underneath his forequarter. Good width of chest. Hind quarter moderately angled, excellent tail set. Moved well showing good reach & drive whilst keeping a good top line & good balance.
Veteran Dog: (2/1) 1st Joyce Mr D & Mrs K – Stranfaer Get Over It JW. Lovely happy boy with a super head, eye & expression. He has good length of neck leading to well laid shoulders. He is well angulated in his front & rear quarters. Good strong bone, strong good feet. His front legs straight & well placed under his fore front. Good depth of rib with a short loin. Moved well with balance parallel fore & aft.
Special Veteran Dog: (0/0)
Special Liver Dog: (1/0) 1st Shepherdson Miss E – Murphy’s Treat. A smaller, finer dog. He has a good shaped head with a correct eye shape & kind expression. Good length of rib with a short loin. Correct well shaped feet. Hind angles are good. He is very energetic on the move.
Special Working Dog: (1/0) 1st Hewison Mr C & Mrs C – Casblaidd Island In The Sky SGWC KCWGC. Lovely, well balanced dog of moderate size in good fit condition. A good moulded head with correct eye shape & colour, Well laid shoulders with super angles in his fore quarter. Front legs well placed underneath him. Good depth & length of rib. Hind angles good & in balance with the front. Moved well.
Minor Puppy Bitch (0/0)
Puppy Bitch (2/0) 1st BPB Orme Mr R D & Mrs V E – Hurstclough Joy of the Moors At Elmstock. A very feminine bitch puppy of 10mths. Pretty, feminine head with a lovely dark eye. Medium build with correct moderate angles front & rear. Movement on this girl was free & easy showing good drive & reach. One to watch for the future. 2nd Eggington & Davis Mr P, Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V – Pajanbeck One Moment In Time (AI) Another lovely feminine puppy of correct size at 10mths. Good head & eye shape with a dark eye. Lovely front construction on this girl. Good length of rib & short loin. Moved well but not the drive as 1.
Junior Bitch (4/01) 1st Finlay Mrs L 0 – Blacktoft Veneza Aughnaleck. Wow, what a treat this girl was to go over. 14 mths old with a head to die for! So feminine and yet correct with the most appealing almond dark eye. A racy bitch but with substance, elegance & grace. Super front construction with a matching rear quarter. Not over done in anyway. Good rib with a lovely short loin. Correct tail set. This girl knows how to move, she drove well from behind but had the reach in front to keep up & stay balanced, super foot placement. Held a lovely topline on the move. I will definitely watch this one as she matures. 2nd Prior Mrs A & Dr I – Blacktoft Avelino. Sister to 1, I loved both these girls. There was so little to split them on the day. This bitch has the same qualities as 1. Fabulous head with extreme femininity. Lovely dark almond eye. She has an excellent lay of shoulder, putting her forelegs underneath her. Good rib, very slightly longer in loin than 1, Moved very well covering the ground with ease. 3rd Joyce Mr D & Mrs K – Stranfaer One Fell Swoop. Another pretty, feminine head with a dark almond eye, Good reach of neck & well-placed shoulders, good front angles, good feed & strong bone, good ribbing, good angles in the rear quarter, good tail set. Moved well keeping top line. RESERVE: Welch Mrs F M – Stranfaer One Hit Wonder
Yearling Bitch: (4/0) 1st Huyton Mr P R & Mrs C E – Hightyne My Blue Heaven. A feminine head on this pretty girl. Pleasing expression, eye shape & colour good. Good reach of neck, into well laid shoulders. Front angles are super with good boned, straight legs set underneath her. Good length of rib to well angulated hind quarters, correct tail set. Well balanced on the move fore & aft keeping a lovely strong topline. 2nd McQuade Mrs J A – Gemswin River of Dreams. A lovely bitch who is maturing well. She has a good, correct moulded head with correct eye shape. She has a good length of neck, good lay of shoulder & moderate front angles. She has enough bone for a bitch. She has a good length of rib with a short loin, her hind quarters are moderately angulated giving balance to the fore quarters. Moved well in profile holding a good topline. 3rd Joyce Mr D & Mrs K – Stranfaer One Fell Swoop RESERVE: Welch Mrs F M – Stranfaer One Hit Wonder
Novice Bitch: (3/0) 1st Clark Mr B & Mrs L – Riverglide Santa Barbara. Nice bitch of moderate proportions, correct size & length. She has a pretty feminine one-piece head with a kind dark eye. Her neck is of moderate length. Her angles fore & hind are moderate & balanced. This girl excelled on the move, she showed herself with good reach & drive keeping a lovely outline. 2nd McQuade Mrs J A – Gemswin River of Dreams 3rd Eggington & Davis Mr P, Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V – Pajanbeck One Moment In Time (AI)
Graduate Bitch: (3/0) 1st Orme Mr R D & Mrs V E – Hopevalley Morning Dream of Elmstock. The first thing I wrote on this bitch was FAB balance! This girl has a happy energetic character with a super correct head with a kind almond, dark eye. She has good neck length leading to very well-placed shoulders. Her front angles are moderate as is her length & hind angles. This girl is so “together” Shestands on good strong feet & has a good strong oval bone. The movement found her in the 1st place, with balance, drive & foot placement. 2nd Rees Mr K D & Mrs S J – Braemist New Moon for Eskwinds. Lovely bitch of excellent proportions. Nicely moulded head with a dark almond pretty eye. She has good reach of neck to well laid shoulders. Her front angles are good placing her well boned front legs underneath her. Her rib is of good length with a strong short loin. Hind angles are good & in balance with the front. Moved straight & true. 3rd Clark Mr B & Mrs L – Kazval Turn Back Time. Good head shape with a pleasing feminine look about her. Good neck length, front angulation is moderate & stands on good feet. She has a good length of rib & short loin. Her hind quarters are well angulated. Moved well .
Post Graduate Bitch: (3/0) 1st RBB & RBIS Romeo Dieste Mrs M E – Hopevalley Morning Wicked. I loved this girl. She has a happy disposition & is feminine throughout. She has a good head with a lovely almond shaped dark coloured eye. This girl is balanced throughout, not over done in any way. Her angles front & rear together with her good length of rib & short loin give her this complete look of balance. Her bone is of good substance & she stands on good shaped feet. Her movement is what gained her the RBB & RBIS, she is a little powerhouse, driving herself forward using her rear & reaching out well in front but staying in balance & holding a topline. 2nd Salt Mr D E J & Mrs M A – Levelmoor Blackadder. A feminine bitch, lighter in bone than 1. Lovely feminine head, correct one-piece with a good dark pleasing eye. Good length of neck with a well laid shoulder. Front angles good, standing with her front legs well underneath her. Rib of good length, hind angles moderate. Moved well with energy. 3rd Rees Mr K D & Mrs S J Ravencrag Jump Over The Moon to Eskwinds. Good feminine correct head shape on this girl, lovely kind eye & expression. Moderately angulated in the forequarters, good length of rib, well angulated hind quarters, good tail set. On the move this girl drove from behind really well covering the ground with ease.
Limit Bitch: (4/1) 1st Eggington & Davis Mr P, Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V – Pajanbeck Angels On My Side. A pleasing, feminine head of good shape with correct eye shape & colour. Lovely small ears set well on. Good reach of neck with a super, well angled front quarter. Front legs are placed well underneath. Good length of rib with a strong short loin. This girl moved parallel fore & aft, she showed her reach & drive well in profile. 2nd Colson & Fox Mrs P J & Ms H M – Blacktoft Dancing on Ice with Windyhollows. A good moulded, feminine head on this girl. She has enough neck length to match her balanced frame. She has good angles in front & in her hind quarters. Again, front legs set well under the front quarters. Good length of rib with a short loin. Moved with drive but didn’t reach as well as 1 on this surface. 3rd Scaife Miss V – Shennanjoy Walkin Miracle. A pretty bitch with a good eye shape & colour. Good reach of neck. Moderately angled in the fore quarters to balance with the hind quarters. Good strong feet. Correct tail set. Shows a good solid topline. Moved well in profile.
Open Bitch: (4/1) 1st BB & BIS Colson Mr E W, Mrs P J & Miss N E – Blacktoft Frozen In Time By Windyhollows. This bitch was on fire today, she showed herself to perfection. A stunning, elegant, feminine head of good correct shape & size. An appealing dark, almond shaped eye. She has good length of neck leading to well laid shoulders, good angulation in her fore quarters enabling her front legs to sit well underneath her. Good length of rib, short loin leading to well angulated rear quarters. This girl excelled on the move today, she covered the difficult surface with ease showing fabulous reach & drive with good foot placement. 2nd Romeo-Dieste Mrs ME – Hopevalley Morning Rainbow JW. Another lovely bitch, she is balanced & moderate throughout. Good moulded head with a kind almond eye and small neat ears set well on. She has good neck length with good, well angulated fore quarters. She has good oval bone & stands on good feet. Her rear quarter is well angulated giving this girl complete balance. She moved well showing free & easy movement in profile & moving parallel fore & aft. 3rd Salt Mr D E J & Mrs M A – Levelmoor Acorn Antiques Via Wetnoses. A finer boned bitch than 1 & 2, she has a pretty head, with a kind eye. She has a very happy disposition. She has good reach of neck. Nicely angulated fore quarters, front legs placed nicely underneath her. Well angulated in the hind quarter. Moved well.
Veteran Bitch: (3/0) 1st Bellamy Mr D & Mrs R – Ch Woodfinch Hydra JW. At 8 yrs old this girl showed herself well. She seemed to enjoy herself the entire time in the ring. A good moulded feminine head, good neck length, well laid shoulders with good front angles. Her front legs placed well underneath her. She has a hind quarter to match her front giving her overall balance whilst completing the picture with a forever wagging tail. Moved well, keeping balance and covering the ground well. 2nd Romeo-Dieste Mrs M E – Hopevalley Morning Dakota. Another 8 yr old girl who enjoyed her day and presented in good condition. This girl is well balanced throughout, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, good angles front & rear. Good length of rib. Moved freely covering the ground well. 3rd Welch Mrs F M – Stranfaer Lyin’ Eyes. A smaller bitch than 1 & 2. Lovely feminine moulded head with a good eye shape & colour. This girl has good length of neck & is well angulated in front & rear. Moved well but maybe feeling the heat a bit today.
Special Veteran Bitch (2/0) 1st BVB, BW & BVIS Hewison Mr C & Mrs C – Donascimento Danilo From Casblaidd VW SGWC KCWGC. What a girl she is at 10 yrs old she powered around the ring showing every bit that she was bred to work and cover ground. She has a good feminine head shape with a correct eye. She has good reach of neck with good angles fore & rear. She has good length of rib with a short strong loin. This girl is fit & sound, she drove herself around the ring with ease. 2nd Fox Mrs H M – Ch Blacktoft Burlesque JW. Another 10yr old girl that thinks she’s only 2. So happy & loved her day. A very feminine head on this girl with a lovely dark eye. She is of good correct size with super angles front & rear placing her front legs well underneath her. She is well balanced, she moves with ease & enthusiasm.
Special Liver Bitch (2/0) 1st BLB & BLIS Trevor Mr & Mrs T J – Trevorsilk Galaxy Aurora. A good dark liver colour to this dog’s coat. A nicely moulded head, small, neat ears set well on. Angulations both front & rear are moderate and balanced. Moved well. 2nd Colson Mr E W, Mrs P J & Miss N E – Windyhollows Flaming Katy. A good quality dark Liver coat with a very pretty, one-piece head on this young lady. Good reach of neck. Finer in bone than 1. Moved parallel fore & aft also holding her topline well.
Special Working Bitch (1/0) 1st Hewison Mr C & Mrs C – Donascimento Danilo From Casblaidd VW SGWC KCWGC
Brace: (3/0) Buckley Mrs H J & Mr I M. 2nd Colson Mr E W, Mrs P J & Miss N E 3rd Welch Mrs F M
NEFRA held our Spring working test today at Roanlodge, hosted with thanks by Lesley Morgan and sponsored by Skinners.
We had 3 Judges, who were David Bellamy, Warren Jones and Alan Richardson. A huge thankyou to our judges for giving up their day.
A huge thankyou to all the helpers and dummy throwers. Without them we couldn’t hold these events.
The weather started off overcast and cold however as the day went on the sun came out and so did the wind. The weather made for a great day and a challenge for the afternoon dogs.
We had 5 puppies and 5 NDNHs in the morning with an obedience test, a blind down a track, a straight mark and a mark in water.
One award was given in puppy to Andy Sweeney’s Wolfthistle Clementine.
Unfortunately, although all the dogs performed well, no awards were given in the NDNH class. However these types of events are great for giving NDNH experience at working tests.
We started the 14 Novice dogs before lunch which had 4 tests. These tests were a mix of marks, blinds, water and jumps with our three judges.
Novice placings are as follows;
No first was awarded.
2nd Julie Mattthew’s Ollersett Black Knight
3rd Helen Fox’s Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft JW
4th David Foster’s Kenyten Styx
COM Margaret Brayfield’s Contar Skeggles Water
We then started our 6 Intermediate dogs in the afternoon. The sun came out and the dogs all enjoyed themselves over this beautiful venue with a mixture of marks, blinds and a walk up.
The results are as follows;
1st Garry Ellison’s Ollersett Shimmering Nymph
2nd Caroline Hewison’s Casblaidd Island in the Sky KCWGC SGWC
3rd Andy Sweeney’s Maddistream Black Powder of Wolfthistle
4th Julie Matthew’s Ollersett Black Diamond
PuppyNoviceIntermediateAndy Sweeney’s Wolfthistle ClementineAndy Sweeney’s Wolfthistle ClementineJulie Mattthew’s Ollersett Black KnightHelen Fox’s Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft JWDavid Foster’s Kenyten StyxMargaret Brayfield’s Contar Skeggles Water
It is with sadness that we have heard of the recent death of Peter Riches of the Solotown affix.
Peter was instrumental in the birth of NEFRA being the person who called and arranged our inaugural meeting at Harwood Village Hall. He opened and led the meeting until a committee and officers were voted on from the meeting floor, at which time neither he or his partner Sally were elected so he passed the meeting over to the committee to continue.
It was Sally who originally had the flatcoats, Peter becoming involved with them through meeting her. They also had whippets, Ibizan hounds and field spaniels in their later years.
A keen supporter of the show scene in the 1980s and 90s Peter later moved to Denmark with Sal where they continued to work and show their dogs making new flatcoat friends over there.
On our Facebook page Bente Sand commented:
Dear Peter Riches Facebook friends Yesterday I received a call from the Danish police that Peter has unfortunately passed away 💔 The Danish authorities would very much like to get in touch with Peter’s family members, so those of you who are related to him or know of his family would you please be so kind as to send me a private message or contact me on phone no. +45 29855798 I know Peter is now reunited with his beloved Sally and all their beautiful Solotown dogs❤️
Nefra held a training day in Budby, Nottinghamshire on Monday 1st May. Our trainers for the day were Andy Sweeney and Gary Ellison. This training had water available for the dogs and handlers to use so we took advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We had an advanced novice and intermediate groups in a morning session. The trainers covered water retrieves and how to direct your dog for a land retrieve when water is close by, which is always a challenge for this breed who love to swim!
There was plenty of space so the trainers also tested the dogs outside of their comfort zone with longer retrieves. They all handled the extra distance really well.
Many thanks to the land owner Andrew Naish and the keeper Phil Swan for hosting us on this fantastic day.
Nefra held our first training day of the year today at Welbeck estate near Clumber Park, Worksop. Our trainers for the day were Andy Sweeney and Gary Ellison.
We had an early novice/ beginners group in the morning, covering some back to basics and obedience exercises. And an Intermediate group in the afternoon covering a walk up exercise with marks in front and behind with some blinds and directional work also.
It was a breezy day so our trainers also spoke to the intermediate group about which side of the wind the dogs should be on to give them the best success.
Many thanks to the Welbeck Estate for having us and the trainers for giving up their time.
After 13 years in the role of Working Secretary for NEFRA Caroline Hewison has made the difficult decision to step down at our March 2023 AGM, we will be sorry to lose her and thank her for all she has done for the Association.
Photo courtesy of Caro Dell – Workingline Images
Our AGM notification has already been sent to members informing them of the time, date and officer / committee posts up for election. This vacancy for Hon. Working Secretary is in addition to those posts already mentioned.
Hon. Working Secretary (1 year)
Due to our current working secretary stepping down a vacancy has arisen for 1 year (to complete the term of office), nominations for the above post are sought and should be sent to the Hon. Secretary Miss. H Walker from the proposer, together with a letter from the seconder and written agreement from the person proposed. Proposals should arrive by Friday 17th February. The proposed person and either their proposer or seconder must be in attendance at the AGM and be prepared to address the meeting.
N.B. Only people who have been a member of NEFRA for a minimum of 3 years are eligible to stand for officer or committee posts.
NEFRA’s 14th Championship Show Venue Biddulph Judge (Dogs) Mrs M Romeo-Dieste (Hopevalley) Judge (Bitches) – Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval) Referee Mrs R Bellamy (Woodfinch)
BEST IN SHOW Rosette, sash and the Waterwitch Trophy
110 Crossley’s WYREBECK CAUGHT BY SURPRISE
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Rosette and The Crathorne Trophy
104 Ross’ ISLSTROM AILA
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Rosette, sash and trophy
20 Colson’s WINDYHOLLOWS RAGGED ROBIN
BEST VETERAN IN SHOWselected from the winners of Veteran classes only Rosette, sash and trophy
101 Reynolds’ CH WICCANSSAGE HUGO’S DREAM JW SGWC
BEST LIVER IN SHOW Rosette
19 Colson’s WINDYHOLLOWS FLAMING KATY
BEST SPECIAL WORKING IN SHOW Rosette
50 Hewison’s DONASCIMENTO DANILO FROM CASBLAIDD SGWC KCWGC VW
Best in Show – Vicky Crossley’s Wyrebeck Caught by SurpriseBest Puppy in Show – Colson’s Windyhollows Ragged RobinReserve Best in Show and BCC – Ross’ Islstrom AilaRes Bitch CC Holland’s FLATCHARM BIANCA DEL RIO Best Veteran in Show and Reserve Dog CC Reynolds Ch Wiccanssage Hugo’s Dream JW SGWCBest Liver in Show – Colson’s Windyhollows Flaming KatyBest Working in Show – Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd VW SGWC KCWGC
Thank you to the committee for the honour of judging this show, which was originally postponed due to Covid. Thank you also to the exhibitors for a lovely entry.
I mentioned when I judged in 2018 that mouths need to be watched and this is still the case. Feet are also a worry. I found many dogs with over long claws which spoilt what was an otherwise acceptable foot. The good feet stood out and they should be the norm. I found fewer short upper arms than previously which is a move in the right direction.
On the plus side I was pleased to find dogs of the correct medium size and some beautifully moulded heads. I was very happy with my final line up and there were 4 dogs that I was considering for the CC/RCC
My co judge, Frank Whyte, and I were in complete agreement on the main awards. Congratulations to all the winners.
Veteran Dog (4) This was a lovely class of naughty veterans
1st Reynold’s Ch Wiccanssage Hugo’s Dream JW SGWC He presents a very balanced outline and is in full coat and hard condition. A lovely head and a very naughty expression. He has quality bone, correct depth and length of rib and correct elbows. He won the class and subsequently the RCC & BVIS on his accurate movement, showing plenty of drive and forward reach.
2nd Fox’s Ch Black Mica’s Like It Hot at Blacktoft JW SGWC (Imp Swe) Taller than one with more leg length. He has enough depth to his rib and he is correct in loin. He has a good front with pronounced brisket and a moderately turned rear. On the move he was steady and accurate.
3rd Neilsen’s Multi Ch Starworkers You Keep Surprising Me This boy is stronger all through than the first two and not as animated on the move. He has a strong topline and well set tail which never stopped wagging. He has a good length of neck and well laid shoulders.
Special Veteran (1, 1abs)
Minor Puppy Dog (8, 1abs) This was a lovely class and bodes well for the future, all very close in age.
1st Buckley’s Blacktoft Brindisi By Buckleyhill 7mth old with a beautifully moulded head a sweet expression. He won this class on his well developed front and super tight feet. He is at just the right stage of development for his age with deep rib, short loin and moderately angulated rear. On the move he was a little sluggish at first but he came alive when asked to move a little quicker.
2nd Campbell & Brown’s Ronevorg Firefly Fantasy Taller than 1 but not unbalanced. Another with a lovely head and eye. He has a good length of neck and level topline. He has quality bone and tight feet. He moved well in profile but I preferred the rear movement of 1.
3rd Wild’s Bitcon Alliance With Bluewaters (AI) Completed a trio of good puppies. This boy is a little rangier at the moment but all the essentials are there. His head is very typical. He has clean lines a stands on excellent bone and feet. His tail is correctly set and on the move he was accurate and carries himself well.
Puppy Dog (4)
1st Colson’s Windyhollows Ragged Robin What a super puppy of almost 11mths. Once settled he presents a super outline with well placed shoulders and correct length and return of upper arm. His topline is level and leads to his nicely set ever wagging tail. He already shows maturity through the body and in coat with plenty of feathering. His rear is moderate showing good width of second thigh. He covered the ground well on the move maintaining a lovely outline. Happy to award him BPIS over his very beautiful sister. I will watch them both with interest.
2nd King’s Kingsisla Isle Of Lewis 4th in MPD who gave away some in development. He has an attractive head with neat ears. He is moderately angulated all through and is in good condition. I would like a little more animation which would lift his profile. Moved steadily.
3rd Burrough’s I Know Him So Well at Rokaness This boy is stronger all through than the first 2. He has a dark eye and neat ears. He has strength in his neck and shoulders and depth to his rib. He has a thick coat which makes him look a little stuffy at the moment. Moved well.
Junior Dog (3) This was a difficult class due to all 3 being different in type and size.
1st Bellamy’s Bochilbarley Goblet Of Fire JW This young boy has an attractive head and naughty expression. Good length of neck to well placed shoulders and super tailset from his level topline. He has a pronounced forechest and is deep enough in rib and good length to his loin. I would like more of him all through for a male and tighter feel but he was the most balanced and accurate mover here which gave him the class.
2nd Churchard’s Flatcharm Griffin Dark at Churchking Upstanding dog who is rangier at the moment. Pleasing head and expression with good length of neck. He stands on quality bone and tight feet with good body proportions. He gave his handler a very hard time on the move where is was too busy having fun to show himself off.
3rd Gulbis’ Blacklake Lysander For Gayplume A taller dog, this boy not as together as the first 2. He has a good body with short loin, he has enough bone and good feet. He was steady on the move, being straight both ways.
Yearling Dog (5, 1abs)
1st Youens’ Riverglide Secret Reprieve Lots to like about this boy from his nicely moulded head to his well set tail. He has excellent lay of shoulder and has good length of body. He has correct length and return of upper arm with well placed elbows. His rear balances his front angulation with good second thigh. Quality bone and well arched toes. He is in excellent coat and condition.
2nd Hessing’s Hoedun Daddy’s Eyes at Montechor A different type to 1 and not so pleasing in head. He is balanced through the body and has enough angulation both ends. Well boned with tight feet. He was a little erratic on the move today
3rd Turner’s Torwood Galactic Flyer Not has mature as the first 2, this boy will need time. He has moderation in his body and short loin. He has adequate bone and enough coat I would like more width to his rear and tighter feet. Well schooled and handled.
Novice Dog (4)
1st Prior’s Gemswin Shut Up And Dance An easy winner of this class. An honest workman like dog. He has a typical head and expression. He is moderately angulated front and rear with a full coat which is in great condition. He covered the ground well on a good stride.
2nd Turner’s Torwood Galactic Flyer
3rd Burrough’s I Know Him So Well at Rokaness
Graduate Dog (7,2abs)
1st Crossley’s Wyrebeck Caught By Surprise This boy presents a very typical out line of moderation with no exaggeration. Nicely moulded head, correct shoulders giving good length of neck. He has lovely length and return of upper arm well placed elbows enabling him to move cleanly in front. He shows good length of rib and short loin. His rear is well developed with short hocks which gives him drive. His profile movement is easy and accurate. In the challenge he continued to take my eye and eventually his first CC. I was delighted when my co judge agreed to him being BIS. Congratulations.
2nd Neilsen’s Black Amandas Xcuse Me Ladies A liver of good colour who is racier than my winner. He has a lovely head with good eye colour, His rib is deep enough but he is another who will take time to mature and develop but the foundation is there. He stands on good feet and moved well showing good extension.
3rd Campbell & Brown’s Ronevorg Angel Wiv Attitude A smaller type, in hard condition. He has good eye shape and colour but I would like a little more refinement to his head. His shoulders are well laid and he has a good topline, His front and rear angulation are balanced with good bone and tight feet. He was a little erratic on the move today.
Post Graduate Dog (4,1abs)
1st Flynn’s Ballyriver Back To Basics Mature dog in full coat, on the smaller side. He has a beautifully moulded head with dark eye. Adequate lay of shoulder with good angulation to his upper arm. He is very deep through the body with a well developed rear and short hocks. In excellent coat and hard condition. He moved with good extension in profile.
2nd Protheroe’s Manteauplat Tom Putt For Ynysddu This dog has to be done over to be appreciated. He has a classically moulded head with correct fill and eye shape. He has great reach of neck and well laid shoulders, showing correct substance all through. His correct angulation was evident in his movement.
3rd Gulbis’ Blacklake Angelo For Gayplume Upstanding dog and not as together as the first two. He has adequate angulation at both ends with good depth to his chest. Moved steadily.
Limit Dog (11,1abs)
1st Flynn’s Finhamspride Kovu Among Rodsdream Beautifully balanced with mature coat and feathering, He has a good topline leading to his correctly set, ever wagging tail. He is well developed in thigh, but I would like a more moderate turn of stifle. Free standing he tends to spoil himself by pushing his head back which cost him in the challenge.
2nd Holland’s Flatcharm Mayhem Miller Of racier type than one and still only young in Flatcoat terms. He has classic head and super expression. Well laid shoulder and correct length of upper arm. Quality bone and tight feet, good length of back and well set tail. He is full coat and hard condition. He moved out well in profile.
3rd Neilsen’s Toyota Da Real Corte A workman like boy who is very moderate all through. Good head with kind expression. He shows good body properties and balance. He was steady on the move.
Open Dog (4)
1st Macdonald’s ShCh Derringwood English Oak Quality dog with a lovely head and kind expression. Lovely forehand angulation with a pronounced forechest and a balanced rear. He has super bone and feet and is in full coat. He moved well covering the ground with ease.
2nd Scaife’s Flatcharm Mr Fix It for Shennanjoy Another who needs to be gone over to appreciate him. He is moderately constructed all through with good length and return of upper arm. Moved well but I would like to see him outside.
3rd Bellamy’s Bochilbarley Blue Moon (AI) A different type, he is a medium sized dog with a pleasing head. He has adequate bone and good feet. Deep rib of correct length. He is in good condition but short on coat today. Moved accurately.
Champion Dog (2)
1st Reynold’s Ch Wiccanssage Hugo’s Dream JW SGWC This class gave me a headache with two boys I liked very much. Both very worthy Champions. 1 just had to edge in profile movement which gave him the class. This could easily change on another day. Thank you for bringing them both.
2nd Macdonald’s ShCh Derringwood English Oak
Special Liver Dog (1)
1st Shepherdson’s Murphy’s Treat Attractive head with good eye colour. Balanced in angulation. Rich liver coat. Moved steadily and was attentive to his handler.
Special Working Dog (2)
1st Hewison’s Casblaidd Island In The Sky SGWC Well grown dog in full coat and feathering. He has an attractive head and eye. Good bone but would prefer tighter feet. Mature body and short loin with moderate rear. He moved straight and true.
2nd Gardner’s Kulawand Kookaburra for Svenjack SGWC Stronger dog from the veteran class and enjoying his day. He was just losing his outline and was a bit tired at the end of the day which reflected in his movement.
Mandy Romeo-Dieste
Mr Frank H Whyte’s Judge’s Critique
It was both a pleasure and an honour to judge this well-run, Club Championship Show and my sincere thanks to my very helpful Stewards, the Club Officials, Committee and helpers, for making the day special. I found the exhibits on a whole to be well presented, with typical wagging tails, medium sized and confident. Heads as a rule were of good length and nicely moulded but there were one or two thick back-skulls and a few level bites. Eye colour and shape were good. To highlight main concerns for this wonderful breed going forward I would have to say, movement, not straight and true, some loose fronts and rears lacking second thigh, width and drive. From previous appointments I found more exhibits to be short in length of leg to body proportions, which gives a longer cast body and more cobby /mature appearance than the required raciness without weediness. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for being so sporting on the final placings.
CLASS: 15 – VETERAN BITCH 3 (0) These three ladies were both a credit to their owners and of good overall quality, headed by
1st 26 Egginton & Davis’ GO WITH THE FLOW DYNAMIC FAITHFUL (IMP NED) feminine head with good eye, ears and expression. Moderate neck into good shoulder. Good bone legs and compact feet. Good depth of body, holds firm outline with good tail carriage. Well angled rear and presented in good coat and condition
2nd 73 Knight & Jacob’s SH CH MOONSTRUCK MACADAMIA JWW15 At 9 yrs another in very good condition. Feminine moulded head piece with good eye. Liked her type balance and size, good neck into well assembled front. Strong loin and covered ground with steady action, close to one but just felt winner held slight firmer profile going round today.
3rd 57 Holmes’ WICCANSSAGE VIRTUE AT RYDANAH Feminine head of good shape, nice eye and expression, liked her type and size. Good bone and legs and good rib. Also presented in good coat and condition moved with steady gait and another that has much to like.
CLASS: 17 – MINOR PUPPY BITCH 13 (0)
1st 9 Campbell’s RONEVORG MADAME BUTTERFLY Headed this lovely class of young ladies at differing stages of development, feminine head of good length with well-placed dark eye and good ears. Clean neck into body of good depth, nice rib, well set tail. Good legs and feet and presented in good coat and condition. Moved well with good front reach and holding balanced profile. Lots of promise.
2nd 122 Williams’ WISTASTON ALL ABOUT LOVE (AI) Another promising youngster with good head, eye and expression. Good bone legs and rib, also, stands on good feet. Tail well set and carried also presented in good coat and condition. Liked her type and shape and moved with steady gait round the ring holding nice top line.
3rd 66 Joyce’s STRANFAER ONE FELL SWOOP Making a quality trio, very slightly smaller cast at this stage, but was balanced, good bone and also has many breed qualities, good head, neck, fore chest, rib and well-set tail. Presented in good coat and condition and moved with steady action, close to one and two.
CLASS: 18 – PUPPY BITCH 8 (0)
1st 93 Price & Nicholls’ WINDYHOLLOWS ENGLISH HOLLY AT LLANTRUSSA Feminine head, dark eye of good shape, slight stop and strong jaw and good ears. Liked her size, nice bone, length of leg and in good body condition and good coat. Well-developed rear and tail well set on. Liked her type and holds good outline going round with free steady action. BPB
2nd 66 Joyce’s STRANFAER ONE FELL SWOOP As Previous
3rd 113 Tennant & Duckett’s ARICDELL THE LOVING KIND Feminine head good eye. Liked her size, rib, loin and overall outline. Good tail and feet and presented in good coat. Moved with steady stride.
CLASS: 19 – JUNIOR BITCH 6 (0)
1st 13 Chambers’ HOTOTO PRETTY BALLERINA JW Very nice type shape and size. Feminine head of good length, dark eye good ears. Clean neck into well laid shoulder good depth, rib, short loin and well-set tail. Well angled rear and won this class on steady free action. Presented in good condition but not quite in full jacket today.
2nd 77 Mellor’s FLATCHARM GUILTY PLEASURE Also feminine, racy with good head piece and eye, good neck and body shape. Tail well set and has quality bone. Moved with free gait holding nice top line. Very well presented and close to winner.
3rd 109 Stewart’s ESKSIDE A KIND OF MAGIC Feminine and has lovely balance, good bone head piece and eye. Good legs and feet and presented in good coat and condition. Has a steady action, prefer a bit more drive and needs to come out herself more to show off her qualities.
CLASS: 20 – YEARLING BITCH 5 (3)
1st 82 Nielsen’s STARWORKERS FLIP A COIN Feminine racy of good size shape and breed type. Good head eye and depth of body. Liked her size, legs and stands on good feet. Needs time to fill in the frame, prefer a touch shorter loin but presented in good condition and holds firm outline. Moved with good rear action and front reach. Promising with much to like.
2nd 97 Rees’ BRAEMIST NEW MOON FOR ESKWINDS Nice head shape and eye with good expression. Moderate neck into body of good depth. Well sprung rib, strong loin. Good legs and feet. Presented in good coat and condition and moved steady gait holding nice top line.
CLASS: 21 – NOVICE BITCH 3 (1)
1st 55 Holmes’ RYDANAH DEVILS IN THE DETAIL Medium sized feminine with well-proportioned body, good legs and feet. Good rib and well angled rear. Tail well set. Moved with steady front and rear action holding best profile, Presented in good coat and condition.
2nd 22 Curtis’ OLLIEART’S WILDEST DREAMS A youngster of good type and frame. Good legs and feet, has a feminine head with good eye, clean neck into balanced body. Moved with good gait, needs time to develop and fill in. Lots to like.
CLASS: 22 – GRADUATE BITCH 8 (3)
1st 103 Richards’ HOPEVALLEY MORNING RIVER THROUGH KIMBERFIELD Medium sized, balanced, nice bone and was the most together on the move to win this nice class. Feminine head of good length and muzzle. Good eye colour and shape well placed ears of good size. Moderate neck into body of good depth with good legs and feet. Presented in very good coat and condition.
2nd 35 Gardiner’s BITCON TAYLOR MADE FOR SVENJAK Very close to winner and may change places on another day. Feminine racy with head of good shape, nice eye and expression, good ears. Good length neck into well laid shoulder, good bone and straight legs and very well presented. Moved with steady gait and nice front reach
3rd 14 Chambers’ HOTOTO’S POLLY TOODLE Pleasing head with good eye colour. Ears well placed. Good neck into body of good shape and depth, good bone legs and feet. Tail well set and in good body condition. Moved well just needs a bit more finish to complete the picture.
CLASS: 23 – POST GRADUATE BITCH 10 (1)
1st 85 Orme’s HOPEVALLEY MORNING DREAM OF ELMSTOCK Feminine nicely moulded head with good eye and expression. Good ears well set on. Clean neck into well laid shoulder. Good legs and feet. Good, depth of body and nice rib, short loin and well angled rear. Tail well set and very well presented. Young and just need a little more time and finish to complete the picture. Covered ground with steady free action.
2nd 10 Campbell’s RONEVORG WHISPERING ANGEL Lovely overall quality and type, balanced well proportioned body and has good bone, legs and feet. Feminine head with good eye and ears, moved with nice rear drive, but, not in her best jacket today, typy and what you see is what you get.
3rd 81 Nielsen’s STARWORKERS ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Feminine, racy and of good size, good bone. Liked her head shape. neck and depth of body. Moved with good front action and nice outline not quite the rear drive of one and two. Presented in good condition.
CLASS: 24 – LIMIT BITCH 18 (4)
1st 104 Ross’ ISLSTROM AILA Headed this very nice class, Feminine head with good skull stop and muzzle. Nice eye colour and shape. Ears of good size. Clean neck into medium sized body of good depth. Good legs and feet. Tail well set and carried. Well angled rear. Presented in very good coat and condition, moderate, and held the most balanced picture when covering the ground, at the correct pace, to win this good class & BCC
2nd 54 Holland’s WOODFINCH HIGHLAND FAIRY FOR FLATCHARM Another who was balanced feminine, good size and of good proportions. Feminine moulded head with good eye. Moderate neck into good body, legs and feet. Moves with nice free action and front reach, holds good top line. In good condition and very close to winner, needs a little more finish and sure she will change places with one on another day.
3rd 117 Walker’s LIZZLOG FANNY BY GASLIGHT Liked her very much for her type size and shape and balance. Good head shape, skull and muzzle. Nice eye and expression. Good depth loin and tail. Has good straight legs and the very best feet. Covered ground with nice profile and another girl that needs more finish to complete the picture.
CLASS: 25 – OPEN BITCH 10 (2)
1st 52 Holland’s FLATCHARM BIANCA DEL RIO lovely moulded head with good eye and well-placed ears. Good neck into body of good size. shape and depth. Racy with good length leg and good feet. Tail well set and moderate rear. Moved with good free action and nice front reach. Presented in good coat condition and was very close to the top honours, a girl you have to give serious consideration. Also much to appreciate. Res BCC
2nd 89 Phipps-Baker & Baker’s NEVER SAY NEVER OASIS OF PEACE TO MADDOUSE Moderate, balanced and of good size and shape. Well proportioned feminine head. Presented in good coat condition, good bone and legs. Moved freely with nice drive from rear holding nice outline and good tail carriage.
3rd 32 Fox’s SH CH BLACKTOFT DANCING THE BLUES Feminine head, good eye shape and colour. Good neck, legs, feet and depth of body. Presented in good coat condition. Holds nice profile and has nice front action.
CLASS: 26 – CHAMPION BITCH 2 (0)
1st 78 Morrison’s GCHG CH IRONWOOD BE QUICK OR BE DEAD Feminine with good head piece, eye and ears. Liked her size, shape, bone legs and feet. Presented in very good condition and holds a mature, balanced picture with nice profile and good front reach. A racy lady with many breed virtues, who was a serious contender for the top honours.
2nd 72 Knight & Jacobs’ SH CH GEMSWIN DRESSED FOR SUCCES Another quality girl. Liked her size shape and breed type. Good head shape and eye. Clean neck into body of good depth, good legs and feet. Well-developed rear and also very well presented in good coat and condition. Moved freely, also holds nice quality shape but preferred front reach of winner today
CLASS: 27 – SPECIAL LIVER BITCH 1 (0)
1st 19 Colson’s WINDYHOLLOWS FLAMING KATY A feminine youngster of good size, racy with good length leg and body shape. A baby who needs time, presented in coat od good dark liver colour and good condition Moved steadily.
CLASS: 28 – SPECIAL WORKING BITCH 1 (0)
1st 50 Hewison’s DONASCIMENTO DANILO FROM CASBLAIDD SGWC KCWGC VW Loved hear head, eye and expression. Good size, body shape and in very good coat and condition. Liked her depth, rib, legs and feet. Moved with steady drive holding nice profile. Very good type.
Mrs R Bellamy’s Judge’s Critique:
I would like to thank the Committee of NEFRA for asking me to judge the Special Members Open Dog or Bitch class, the Brace class and the Junior Handling at this friendly Show which has always been ‘special’ to me. Sadly, there were no Junior Handlers today, but with great rapport between the handlers in the Brace class, I greatly enjoyed my day. I was not called upon to carry out any ‘Referee’ duties.
Brace:
1st Mrs J. Campbell’s very well matched girls. Stood beautifully, wagging in unison and attentive to their handler. When asked to move, they flowed round the ring completely together, foot perfect. Well handled.
2nd Miss V. M. Sullivan’s lovely pair of dogs. Not quite as ‘together’ as the 1st place, but moving out well and happily wagging all the way.
3rd. Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs girls.
Special Members Open Dog or Bitch class: In memory of Mr George Lancaster.
1st Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs Sh. Ch. Gemswin Dressed for Success. Judged this young lady earlier this year and she still oozes quality. She has the sweetest head with such a gentle expression. Good length of neck leading into correct front construction. Tight elbows, good spring of rib and nice short loin. Lovely topline and tailset. Once again, she moved round the ring with confidence and drive.
2nd Ms H. Fox’s Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft JW (AI). A handsome boy, almost 5 years old. A classic head and nice dark eye. Super construction with good bone and feet. Looked as though he could do a hard day’s work. Not in the best of coats today, but well balanced and moved with drive.
3rd Ms H. Fox’s Sh. Ch. Blacktoft Dancing the Blues.
NEFRA members are always delighted to be offered the use of a different area to work their dogs, with new distractions, sights, sounds and smells to contend with. Today we also had the added distraction of horses to work our dogs around.
The ground, in the village of Burton Salmon, was offered by NEFRA member David Foster. This isn’t far from Ferrybridge and so wasn’t difficult to access. It provided a very useful lake for water retrieving as well as fields with varying cover and grass length which leant itself to simulate a variety of scenarios typical of a working gundog environment.
Our working secretary, Caroline Hewison, thanked Mr Foster for his generosity in offering the ground – we have been invited to return in a couple of weeks to train in a sugar beet crop. Please note this day is now fully booked.
Garry Ellison and Caroline Hewison were our assessors for the novice dogs this morning. The intermediate level dogs were judged by Cherry Wood this afternoon. All three assessors have been long-standing supporters of the working flat-coated retriever and we would like to thank them for their ongoing help at NEFRA events.
There was one Novice pass this morning: Rochelle Richards handling her dog Hopevalley Morning River through Kimberfield.
The three Intermediate passes were awarded to: Julie Matthews handling Ollerset Black Diamond, Garry Ellison handling Ollersett Black Knight and Caroline Hewison with Casblaidd Island in the Sky (who now has gained all three passes to obtain his Intermediate Certificate). All are pictured here with Cherry Wood.
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