Show Results 2017
8/1 Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - 2nd Novice Dog
"pale cream boy with plenty of coat. Moved with purpose"
Milltimber Moonriver - 3rd Undergraduate Dog
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Post Graduate Dog
"Attractive mid gold masculine boy with pleasing head and expression.
Moved well with a level topline and good tail set."
Milltimber Maid of the Mist - 3rd Post Graduate Bitch
Judge - Mrs Pauline Leonard (Wynrita)
15/1 Carlisle & District Canine Society Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - Reserve (4th) Post Graduate
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Open
Judge - Mrs J Burrows (Dilworthey)
Drumkilty Oisin - 1st AV Gundog Veteran
"Nine years old gentleman really enjoying his day out.
Lovely masculine head with nice dark eye, holding his shape, and very sound.
Presented in super coat and condition moved round the ring in youthful style."
Judge - Roy Maynard
29/1 Border Counties Gundog Club Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st Limit Dog
Drumkilty Oisin - 2nd Open Dog
& Best Veteran Dog in Breed
Judge - Colin Troth (Collinsmoore)
4/2 The Caledonian Canine Society Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - Reserve (4th) Limit Dog
Drumkilty Urquhart - 2nd Open Dog
Drumkilty Oisin - 1st Veteran Dog
& Best Veteran in Breed
"Lovely 9 year old mid golden who never stopped wagging his tail.
Lovely head and expression, well-muscled balanced dog,
good bone tight feet, moved with drive, BVIB,"
Judge - Mrs Brenda Taylor
5/2 Cumberland Canine Association Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Post Graduate
Drumkilty Urquhart - 1st Open
& Best of Breed
"Won the class on his profile action Ok in head and expression, balanced
in angulation and strong in topline. Well let down behind, he presents a pleasing
outline. Well set tail which he uses well. BOB."
Judge - Lee Cox (Vanitonia)
Drumkilty Urquhart - Gundog Group 2
" whom I now realise, having written the name, is one I have done well before
and his type, conformation and movement really appealed again today. I was splitting hairs between the first two as in my opinion ther are both excellent, unexaggerated, fit retrievers who can really move."
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd AV Gundog Post Graduate
Drumkilty Urquhart - 1st AV Gundog Open
"The G2 winning golden whom I could watch go around all day."
Group Judge - David R Alcorn (Rutilus)
11/2 Rutherglen Canine Club Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st Post Graduate
" Close decision between 1 and 2, Happy mid gold boy in full coat with pleasing expression with dark, kind eye. Good front and rear angulations presenting good
bend of stifle. Moved out well around the ring with drive. Felt this boy presented a cleaner outline when free standing."
Judge - Mrs Nikki Hughes
18/2 Upperward of Lanarkshire Canine Society Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 3rd Post Graduate
Judge - Mrs Tracy Ayling-Jones (Raiveslake)
11/3 CRUFTS
*** Milltimber Island Mist - VHC (5th) Post Graduate Dog ***
Judge - MR K A W Young
19/3 Whitehaven & District Canine Association Open Show
Colbar Chantilly Lace - 3rd Open
Drumkilty Oisin - Reserve (4th) AV Veteran Gundog
Judge - David Todd (Chataway)
30/4 GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF NORTHUMBRIA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Drumkilty Oisin - 2nd Veteran Dog
Judge - Mr R Hare (Rojillair)
8/7 Greenock & District Kennel Association Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Limit
" 3 years old, lovely type with classic head. Powerful mover with strong
back quarters,, Strong neck, well placed shoulders.
A bit less angulated at the front than the winner of the class.
Shown in excellent coat."
Milltimber Moonriver -Reserve (4th) Graduate
Judge Arianna Briscoe (1st Class Goldens, Italy)
22/7 THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Drumkilty Oisin - 2nd Special Veteran Dog (9 years+)
"Super construction dog in lovely coat, shown free with great personality.
Gorgeous melting expression head, good length of muscular neck, level topline.
Moved very well."
Judge - Mrs L Kipps (Wheatcroft)
30/7 York Canine Association Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 3rd Open
Milltimber Moonriver - 3rd Post Graduate
Judge Carol Oldring (Flaxengold)
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st AV Gundog Open
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st AV Gundog Post Graduate
Judge - Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st AV John Pope Special Open Stakes
Milltimber Island Mist & Milltimber Moonriver - Reserve (4th) AV Brace
Judge - Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)
2/8 Cartmel Agricultural Society Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Open
Milltimber Moonriver - 2nd Graduate
Colbar Chantilly Lace - 2nd AV Gundog Open
Judge - Mrs Daphne Bailey
Milltimber Island Mist - VHC (5th) -Open Stakes
Colbar Chantilly Lace - 3rd AV Veteran Bitch
Milltimber Moonriver - 3rd AV Graduate
Milltimber Moonriver - 3rd AV Sporting Graduate
Milltimber Island Mist - AV Sporting Open
Drumkilty Oisin - 2nd AV Dog Open
Colbar Chantilly Lace - VHC (5th) AV Bitch Open
Judge - Peter G Matfin
6/8 NATIONAL GUNDOG ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
**Milltimber Moondust - 1st Post Graduate Bitch**
Crufts Qualified for 2018
"Lovely feminine bitch presenting lovely balanced outline, pretty head with dark eye, melting expression, neck of good length into good shoulder placement, front angles good, straight front, firm topline, tail set level with back, strong well developed hind quarters, straight hocks. move out well covering the ground with ease."
Judge - Mrs Jackie Rogerson
Milltimber Moonriver - VHC (5th) Post Graduate Dog
Judge - Mrs Catherine Collins
19/8 ALL IRELAND GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Island Mist - 3rd Open Dog
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Adult Dog
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 3rd Baby Puppy Bitch
(Breagh First Show)
Judge - Mr Kjell Svensson (Seacrest)
20/8 CLONMEL & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Adult Dog
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 3rd Baby Puppy Bitch
Judge Ms C Charlot (France)
22/8 KILLARNEY & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Open Dog
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Adult Dog
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 4th Baby Puppy Bitch
Judge - Ms G. Halff van Boven (Netherlands)
24/8 LIMERICK & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 3rd Baby Puppy Bitch
Judge - Mr B Matakovic (Croatia)
26/8 TRALEE & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Island Mist - 4th Open Dog
Milltimber Moonriver- 1st Adult Dog
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 4th Baby Puppy Bitch
Judge Dr M Woods (Canada)
27/8 THE BLACK, RED OR GOLDEN COCKER CLUB OF IRELAND
GUNDOG GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st Open Dog
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Adult Dog
*** & Reserve Green Star ***
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 4th Baby Puppy Bitch
Judge - Mrs D M Dinneen
9/9 Lothian Canine Club Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Graduate
Judge - Miss Joan Wheatley (Amblemere)
14/9 Westmorland County Agricultural Society Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st Open
" I preferred the head on this 3 yr dog and he is well constructed all through
with sufficient forechest and deep brisket, a true mover
although I would have liked a little more animation,"
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Graduate
*** & Best of Breed ***
"2 yr cream dog with handsome head and dark eye,
well ribbed with a level topline held on the move,
tends to stand a little e/w in front at times, shown in good coat and condition. BOB"
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd AV Sporting Open
Drumkilty Oisin - 3rd AV Dog Open
Drumkilty Oisin - 2nd Veteran Dog
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st AV Graduate
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st AV Sporting Graduate
Judge - Mrs Bridget Bodle
22/9 THE ULSTER GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Island Mist - VHC (5th) Limit Dog
*** Milltimber Moonriver - 3rd Post Graduate Dog ***
Qualified for Crufts 2018
Judge - Miss Sarah Wood (Bresharo)
23/9 BELFAST DOG SHOW SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
*** Milltimber Moonriver - 2nd Post Graduate Dog ***
Qualified for Crufts 2018
" Two and a half years, off white/cream longer in coat compared to winner, excellent strong bone but heavier in head than the winner with shorter length of muzzle to skull balance. Excellent level, strong topline, well sprung ribbed back, short coupled and strong across the loins, very well angulated overall with strongly muscled hindquarters and super powerful second thighs. Appears slightly heavy in neck could be cleaner here, hocks well set, tail carried level."
Judge - Mr R J Morris
26/9 Carlisle & District Canine Society Limited Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st AV Gundog Open
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st AV Sporting Open
Milltimber Island Mist - 1st AV Breeders Open
Milltimber Island Mist 1st - AV Dog or Bitch Open
Judge - Mr Paul Routledge
29/9 DRIFFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
*** Milltimber Morning Breeze - 1st Minor Puppy Bitch ***
1st UK Show & Qualified for Crufts 2018
" Promising youngster still very raw, lovely feminine head with good width and depth, dark eye, good reach of neck leading to well placed shoulders,
well off for bone, good forechest for age, deep brisket, elbows well tucked in,
ribs deep, short coupled, good tail set, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled,
moved with drive & reach once settled,"
Judge - Mr R Mossdale
1/10 Scottish Breeds Canine Club Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Graduate Dog
"Lovely dog with super head, nice neck and dark pigment. Well-made throughout
with good angles front and rear. Deep in brisket, nice bone and feet, level topline
nice level mover. Lacked a bit of feathering on the day to complete the picture."
Milltimber Moondust - 3rd Post Graduate Bitch
Milltimber Morning Breeze - Reserve (4th) Puppy Bitch
Judge - Silvana Vuckovic (Swanavly, Serbia)
15/10 North West Golden Retriever Club Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - VHC (5th) Graduate Dog
Milltimber Moondust - Reserve (4th) Graduate Bitch
Milltimber Morning Breeze- Reserve (4th) Minor Puppy Bitch
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 3rd Maiden Bitch
Judge - Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
5/11 Waverley Gundog Association Open Show
Milltrimber Moonriver - 2nd Graduate Dog
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 2nd Puppy Bitch
Judge -Jo Glynn (Westlow)
Milltimber Moonriver - Reserve (4th) AV Gundog Graduate Dog
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st AV Gundog Bred By Exhibitor
Judge - Gordon McKenzie (Varadero)
11/11 GUNDOG BREEDS ASSICIATION OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Milltimber Island Mist - VHC (5th) Post Graduate Dog
Judge - Mr David Moss
Milltimber Maid of The Mist - VHC (5th) Post Graduate Bitch
Judge - Dr Ruth Barbour
16/11 Carlisle & District Canine Society Charity Show
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Waggiest Tail
Judge - Petra Wred
Milltimber Moonriver & Douglas - 2nd Adult Handling over 60 years
Judge - Gillian Wicklow
10/12 Larkhall & District Canine Club Open Show
Milltimber Island Mist - 2nd Open
Milltimber Moonriver - 1st Post Graduate
Milltimber Morning Breeze - 3rd Junior
Judge - Ms Caroline Campbell (Binnaig)
16/12 Carluke & District Canine Society Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - 2nd Graduate
Milltimber Moondust - 2nd Limit
Judge - Mr Frank Gilroy
17/12 Penrith & District Canine Society Open Show
Milltimber Moonriver - 3rd Open
Milltimber Moondust - 2nd Post Graduate
Milltimber Morning Breeze - Reserve (4th) Puppy
Judge - Ms Margo Paterson
30/12 Greenock & District Kennel Association Open Show
Colbar Chantilly Lace - Reserve (4th) Open
Milltimber Maid of The Mist - 3rd Limit
Judge - Peter Driessen (Glieks Home, Holland)
Colbar Chantilly Lace - Reserve (4th) AV Gundog Veteran
Judge - Mrs Jocelyn Ness
Milltimber Maid of The Mist & Douglas - Reserve (4th) Adult Handling
Judge - Miss Seonaid McAndrew
