Monthly Archives: March 2026

Received the boys hip scores in the post today – delighted is an understatement!!

Timmy (Sh Ch Manchela Tiger Tim JW) – Total of 4

Zorro (Manchela Paco Rabanne Sh CM) – Total of 4

Delighted to received this photograph which was part of Phyllis Wise’s collection – thank you Les Harris for sending it to me.

Brings back such a happy memory of Larry winning his first CC and BOB at Crufts 2002 under two such respected judges.

Phyllis is apparently doing well in a nursing home.

Manchela Blue Lagoon JW winning his first CC & BOB at Crufts 2002

Fabulous day judging the South Western Golden Retriever Club Open Show today where I found some lovely exhibits. Thank you to the officers and committee for the invitation and most of all the to exhibitors for making a quality entry. My main winners were (from left to right) BIS – Bawden’s Goldleigh Macloud at Darthill JW, RBIS & BOS – Edwards’ Lovehayne Yazmira, BPIS – Lewis’ Lovehayne Bijou Among Fairwinds, BVIS – Bristow’s Debrics Just Mee & RPIS – Scholes’ Goldenhicks Churchill at Rossgilde

South Western Golden Retriever Club – Open Show

Rosie (Manchela Lady Million) was shown for the first time in Minor Puppy and delighted us by showing her socks off and was awarded 1st place. Erin (Manchela Where the Heart is JW) won 1st in Junior and res cc. Judge today was Mr Sigurd Wilberg (Kanix)

Erin wins Junior, BOB and Gundog group 3 under judge Mrs Sue Almey