Bath Championship Show -  24th May 2008

Wild & Wilkinson’s GUNHILLS GAME MASTER JW ShCM.   Have loved this dog since he was a puppy and in such company he did not disappoint.  An imposing, impressive dog with superb angles, most beautiful of heads with good pigment and lovely dark eyes, super reach of neck, deep through the heart, excellent topline and spring of rib, powerful stifles, good bone and straight front, moved with grace and panache.  Such style is rare.  CC which gave him his full champion’s title and BOB on the referee’s decision – lovely that we left him to decide between half-brother and half-sister!  - Judge Mrs Trisha Butterworth (Applebrook)

Birmingham National Championship Show -  8th May 2008

This beautiful mid gold dog just took my eye with his wonderful balance without exaggeration & his perfect ring presence, presented as always from this kennel to perfection & handled to advantage, from his beautiful soft Golden Retriever head & expression to his superb angulation, to the tip of his tail he just oozes quality, what more can be said about this lovely boy dog that has not already been said? CC & with the agreement of my co-judge BOB - Judge Catherine Collins (Erinderry)

GRC of Northumbria Championship Show -  4th May 2008

Well constructed boy presenting a lovely balanced picture, loved his head & melting expression, well constructed shoulders, good length & angulation of blade & upper arm , good depth & spring of rib, well muscled quarters, happy & positive movement with correct tail carriage RCC - Judge Gill Hare (Rojillair)

LKA Championship Show -  8th December 2007

Super head & expression, superb forehand construction, level topline & good tailset, beautifully balanced outline standing & on the move, excellent strong well angulated quarters, ultra sound on the move & handled to perfection, RCC.  Judge - Heather Morris (Sandusky)

Eastern Counties GRC Championship Show - 30th September 2007

Could have won this class on ring presence alone but he did not have to as he turned out to be the star of the day, gorgeous head, darkest of pigment, melting expression, lovely proportions, super outline with reachy neck, well laid shoulders, good length of upper arm placing legs well under his well ribbed short coupled body, strong hindquarters, well laid down hocks, stood foresquare, excellent mover, drove round the ring in great style at one with his handler.  CC, his 1st, & later on the referee's decision, BIS. Judge - Judith Edwards (Guella)

Golden Retriever Club of Scotland - April 14th 2007

This dog just has to command your attention, expertly handled and presented this young man certainly looked the part, such a beautiful head, masculine without any sign of coarseness, super length of neck, well placed shoulders, straight front, good catlike feet, topline is strong & level, well muscled hindquarters, a real showman, moves with such drive.  A very worthy RCC winner. - Judge Cheryl Bawden MBE (Darthill)

Gundog Society of Wales 2006

Similar remarks apply to 1 & 2, super dog with a level topline, lovely head with excellent pigment, excellent reach of neck, super front angulation, tight feet, excellent stifles, just had the edge over 2 on movement. RCC - Judge Malcolm Godefroy - Fenwood

Crufts - March 2006

One I have often admired from the ringside & what a pleasure to go over, quality youngster from the top drawer with an eye catching profile, his front assembly is superb with an excellent reach of neck flowing into a level topline, well angulated shoulders with good length of upper arm, dead straight front, good bone & well up on pasterns, short coupled dog with strong quarters & well bent stifles.  A star in the making. - Judge Wendy Andrews - Catcombe

Yorkshire Golden Retriever Breed Club Open Show - 9th October 2005

This boy oozes quality and with luck should go to the top.  Most gentle head and expression.  Straight front, good bone and feet.  Excellent length of neck leading to correct layback of shoulder.  Level topline with correct rear angulation and well developed second thigh.  Presentation as always from this exhibitor, was excellent and he flowed around the ring as if he owned it.  A great example of showmanship BD & BIS - Judge Sally Roberts - Vanzela

Golden Retriver Club of Northumbria Breed Championship Show - 1sy May 2005

Super outline, excels in reach of neck, correct length & angle of upper arm & shoulder layback, good rib proportions, short coupled, strong muscular loin, level topline, balanced rear angles, powerful mover, everything just right for age, waiting to drop into his frame. - Judge Lynn Kipps - Wheatcroft

South Wales Championship Show - July 2005

Striking young dog, most beautiful masculine head with a soft kind expression, clean neck into good layback of shoulder, deep through the chest with a good ribcage, plenty of bone & substance, level topline & correct tailset, excellent bend of stifle, strong hocks allowing him to move freely with plenty of drive, in good condition & handled well, very promising youngster. RCC - Judge Glennis Hewitson - Seruilia

Richmond Championship Show - September 2005

Lovely specimen of the breed, so well presented which is the norm for this exhibitor, expertly handled & shown, loved his neck & shoulder assembly, his classic clean outline, moved straight and true covering the ground with ease, has a bright future ahead - Anne Woodcock - Stanroph

Gundog Society of Wales Championship Show - September 2005

Most promising youngster, full of quality, impressive outline, pleasing head & gentle expression, clean neck flows into good lay of shoulder, straight front, good depth of rib, correct bend of stifle & strong quarters, movement holds your attention with effortless reach & drive, excellent handling & faultless presentation. RCC - Judge Rosemary Lewis - Perodale

Southern Golden Retriever Society Breed Club Open Show - 30th October 2005

My star of the day, most typical golden head masculine and yet so gentle.  Excellent pigment and dark eye.  Good straight front with excellent upper arm and layback of shoulder.  Short coupled and strong quarters with good second thigh.  Short straight hocks.  Looks a picture on the move with his good head carriage and powerful movement, thought he was outstanding, fits the breed standard so well.  Worthy of top honours.  Well deserved BD & BIS. - Judge Pat Taylor -  Pandreft

Berkshire Downs & Chilterns GRC - 6th November 2005

Quality young dog, worthy winner of this class.  Elegant, outline and a good head and expression.  Excellent reach of neck into well laid shoulders.  Good topline and excellent rear angulation.  Moved with drive and as always immaculate presentation, his pale gold coat shone with condition. - Judge Mal Watkins - Tamarley

Golden Retriever Club Breed Club Open Show - 26th November 2005

My star of the day with, I'm sure, a very bright future.  Beautiful head, superb upper arm and layback.  Lovely neck and topline.  Short coupled, strong back end with dead straight hocks.  Moved with great style and panache. BD & BIS - Judge Tricia Butterworth - Applebrook

Midland Golden Retriever Club Championship Show - 4th December 2005

Upstanding dog of merit.  Balanced with excellent conformation.  Masculine headwith nice dark eye and pigment.  Excells in reach of neck and shulders, straight front, well made body with good spring of rib.  Level topline flowing into correct tailset.  Presented in first rate condition.  Moved with purpose and with drive. - Judge Roy Maynard - Chinnordale

Lincoln Canine Society  - 17th December 2005

What a handsome young dog full of maturity.  Took this class with ease.  Beautiful outline from all angles.  Nice head with dark pigment and soft expression.  Good length of neck flowing into well made shoulders, with nice length of upper arm.  Perfect topline and tail carriage.  Strong bone and good feet.  Plenty of power from strong rear quarters with good second thigh.  Movement was a pleasure to see as he covered the ground with ease.  All the drive from the powerful rear construction.  Will watch his career with interest. BOB - Judge Maria Fleet

Pinxton & DCS  - 12th February 2006

Very showy outgoing two year old, whom I have often admired from the ringside.  Lovely outline from any angle.  Pleasing masculine head with good pigment and dark eyes.  Long neck, level topline and good tailset, cream, wavy, well prepared coat in good condition.  Straight front, good bone nice feet, strong, well turned hindquarters, which he used to advantage on the move. BOB - Judge Jane Clark -  Trewater