Specialties & Nationals
This results page is dedicated to the dogs either bred by or owned and loved by us who have achieved at either a Royal Show, Golden Retriever Specialty or National Golden Retriever Championship Show.
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The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc
 42nd AnnualChampionship Show
Saturday 24th October 2009
Breed Judge: Mrs Gillian Wicklow (UK)”Gillbryan Golden Retrievers” 

 

 

Baby Puppy Dog Class (7 entries, 2 absentees) 
3rd place: Baradav Law N Order (ai)(Radar)

 

(s.Ch DreamMax Grandmother’s Prospect (imp SWD) d. Ch Baradav Framed In Gold)

 

critique: 5 month old boy with pleasing head, good neck and shoulders, level top-line and good tail set. Moved well.
 
Australian Bred Dog Class (8 entries,1 absentee) 
3rd place 
 Ch Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)
(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
critique: Well balanced dog with good reach of neck flowing into correct shoulders. Level yop-line, moved well.
 
 

 

 

 

Open Dog Class (11 entries, 1 absentees) 
3rd place
 Ch Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)
(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come True)
critique: Another good pale dog. Good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Level top-line, good tail set, well set on tail.
 
 
Baby Puppy Bitch Class (17 entries, 2 absentees) 
5th place
 Baradav Like Your Style (ai)(Penny)

 

(s.Ch DreamMax Grandmother’s Prospect (imp SWD) d. Ch Baradav Framed In Gold)
critique: – non available for 5th place – only comment by judge 
“A Very Strong Class”

 

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Royal Adelaide Show
September 2009
Breed Judge: Mr Guy Jeavons (Canada)

 

Australian Bred Dog Class (3 entries, 0 absentees) 
1st place
 Ch Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)

(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come True)

 

 Open Dog Class (8 entries, 2 absentees) 
1st place
Dog Challenge (25pts)
Runner Up Best of Breed
 Ch Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)
(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

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Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc – Championship 

 

8th August 2009
Breed Judge: Ms. Marcia Schlehr (United States)”Kyrie Golden Retrievers”
Intermediate Dog Class (9 entries, 0 absentees) 
4th place
 Ch Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)
(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come True)
 
State Bred Dog Class (2 entries, 0 absentees) 
1st place 
STATE BRED in SHOW
 Ch Baradav Goinplaces (Harry)
(s. Ch Chaleur Art on the Move d. Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra)
critique: Sound dog, well developed, good ribbing 
 

 

 

 

Australian Bred Dog Class (4 entries, 1 absentees) 
2nd place
 Ch Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)

(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

critique: Nice type, a bit lighter made than #1 
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The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc
 2009 Pet Expo Championship Show
Saturday 14th February 2009
Breed Judge: Mrs Erica Ward (WA) “Fernavy Golden Retrievers” formerly from UK 
Australian Bred Dog Class (6 entries, 2 absentees) 
3rd place
 Ch Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)

(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

 critique: 

 

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The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc
 41st Championship Show
Saturday 25th October 2008
Breed Judge: Mrs Beryl Liggins (UK) “Nunsbrook Golden Retrievers”
 
Intermediate Dog Class (10 entries, 1 absentee) 
2nd place
 Ch Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)

(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

 critique: 
 
3rd place
 Ch Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)
(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come True)
 

 

 

Intermediate Bitch Class (16 entries, 1 absentee) 
6th place
 Baradav Framed In Gold (Lacey)
(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

 
Australian Bred Bitch Class (16 entries,3 absent)
6th place 
 Ch Dobro Golden Slipper (Gemma)
(s.Ch Dobro Samurai Guy d. Golmas Goody Two Shoes(Imp UK)

 

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The 7th Golden Retriever National 
19 – 21 June 2008
Adelaide – South Australia
Breed Judge: Mrs Marlene Silence (UK)

 

Intermediate Dog Class (37 entries, 3 absentees) 
 
This was the largest dog class at the National and Mrs Silence short listed the class.
We were extremely happy to have our 3 entries Harry, Solo & Jarra short listed.

Ch Baradav Goinplaces (Harry) 

(s. Ch Chaleur Art on the Move d. Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra)

 

Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)

(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)

(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come T

 

 

From those dogs short listed Harry

Ch Baradav Goinplaces

(s. Ch Chaleur Art on the Move d. Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra)

 

gained 6th place 
critique: Nicely balanced dog with a very nice head and eye. Good bone and substance, ntight feet, showed and moved well
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Royal Adelaide Show
September 2007
Breed Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard MD (Sweden)

 

Junior Dog Class ( entries, absentees) 
1st place
 Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)
(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come True)
Junior Bitch Class ( entries,  absentees) 
1st place
Reserve Bitch Challenge 
 Baradav Framed In Gold (Lacey)
(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip) 

 

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Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc – Championship Show
11th August 2007
Breed Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Keene (UK) – “Shinehell Kennels” 

 

Junior Dog Class (1 entry, 0 absent) 
1st place
Best Opposite Junior in Show
 Baradav Flying Solo (Solo)

(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

critique: 14 months, strong in head with good deep muzzle, very clean in neck and shoulders, well sprung rib’s, firm topline, strong well muscled hind quarters, moved happily and with good drive.
 
Intermediate Dog Class (10 entries, 0 absentees) 
3rd place 
 Ch Baradav Goinplaces (Harry)
(s. Ch Chaleur Art on the Move d. Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra)
critique: Attractive mid gold dog, super pigment, well made throughout but a little too heavy over the shoulders which spoilt his outline, good spring of rib level topline, moved well when setled.
 
Intermediate Bitch Class (11 entries,0 absent)
1st place
Best Opposite Intermediate in Show
 Dobro Golden Slipper (Gemma)
(s.Ch Dobro Samurai Guy d. Golmas Goody Two Shoes(Imp UK)
critique: Good tue type, loved her head and kindly expression, well up for size, excells in forequarters, mature deep body, firm topline, with ample strength in quarters and strong hocks, in very good coat, so sound on the move.
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The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc
 Ruby Championship Show
Saturday 19th May 2007
Breed Judge: Ms Riita Liisa Lehtonen (Finland) “Majik Kennels” 

 

 
Puppy Dog Class (4 entries, 0 absentees) 
2nd place: Baradav Iwoodream (Jarra)
(s.Ch Goldfleece Knock on Wood (ai) d. Ch Baradav Dream Come True)
critique: Good proportions, nice head, good layback of shoulder, still weak in pasterns. Excellent body for his age.
 
Intermediate Dog Class (11 entries, 1 absentees) 
4th place: Baradav Goinplaces (Harry)
(s. Ch Chaleur Art on the Move d. Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra)
critique: Beautifully built dog, good top line and tail set, well angulated beautiful coat. Moves with drive.
 

 

 

 

Puppy Bitch Class (11 entries, 1 absentees) 
4th place: Baradav Framed In Gold (Lacey)
(s. Gr Ch Tulzean Autumn Tango d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
critique: Very feminine, should have stronger angulation back and front, beautiful coat.
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Royal Adelaide Show
September 2006
Breed Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard MD (Sweden)

 

 

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Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc – Championship Show
26th August 2006
Breed Judge: Mr Bob Lane(UK) – “Kulawand Kennels” 

 

Junior Bitch Class (10 entries,0 absent)
1st place 
JUNIOR in SHOW
 Dobro Golden Slipper (Gemma)
(s.Ch Dobro Samurai Guy d. Golmas Goody Two Shoes(Imp UK)
critique: Mid gold bitch full of quality, good in front and rear angulation, super condition, moved a dream. Has a great future in my opinion. Well Done!
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The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc
 39th AnnualChampionship Show
Sunday 28th May 2006
Breed Judge: Mrs Ewa Nielsen (Sweden) “DreamMax Kennels” 

 

 

Puppy Dog Class (3 entries, 0 absent) 
1st place 
 PUPPY in SHOW
 Baradav Goinplaces (Harry)
(s. Ch Chaleur Art on the Move d. Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra)
critique: Very good outline, masculine head, well angulated, very good movement

 

 
Junior Bitch Class (18 entries,0 absent)
1st place 
JUNIOR in SHOW
BITCH CHALLENGE
(14 months of age)
&
BEST OPPOSITE SEX in SHOW
 Dobro Golden Slipper (Gemma)
(s.Ch Dobro Samurai Guy d. Golmas Goody Two Shoes(Imp UK)
critique: Compact outline with quality, well angulated, good breast cage, moves very well” 

 

 

 

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Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc – Championship Show
6th August 2005
Breed Judge: Mr Jim Richardson – “Darrochonna Kennels” (Scotland)
Intermediate Dog Class (12 entries, 0 absentees) 
4th place: Baradav Desert Storm (Dusty)

(s. Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis(Imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip)

 

 

Baby Puppy Bitch Class (12 entries,1 absent)
4th place: Dobro Golden Slipper (Gemma)
(s.Ch Dobro Samurai Guy d. Golmas Goody Two Shoes(Imp UK)
Intermediate Bitch Class (12 entries 0 absent)
2nd place:Baradav Dream Come True (Gypsy)
(s. Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis (Imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
critique: Well made scopey bitch with everything in the right place. Well defined head. Good shoulder placement. Good depth of brisket. Used her strong hocks to drive on the move.
 

 

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Palmerston Gundog Club Championship Show
DARWIN  – Northern Territory – Australia
24th July 2005
Breed Judge: Dr Bruce Robertson (N)
Intermediate Bitch Class and Best of Breed
1st place: Baradav Dream Come True (Gypsy)
(s. Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis (Imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip) 
critique: Nice bitch, excelling in balance, bone and general proportions. Has outstanding shoulders, and front drive and a pretty head. Free driving hindquarters.
Puppy Bitch Class
1st place and Puppy In Show
Baradav Extra Special (Opal)
(s. Ch Sovanna Golden Zachary d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
owned by Miss Stacey Simes
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Royal Adelaide Show
September 2004
Breed Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard MD (Sweden)
Junior Bitch Class (6 entries 2 absent)
1st place:Baradav Dream Come True (Gypsy)
(s. Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis (Imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
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Golden Retriever Club of SA Inc – Championship Show
7th August 2004
Breed Judge: Mrs Margaret Hean – “Arangold Goldens” (New Zealand)
Junior Dog Class (5 entries, 0 absentees) 
2nd place: Baradav Desert Storm (Dusty)
(s. Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis(Imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
critique: Mid gold boy. Very close to 1st. Much heavier head than 1st, however still had soft expression. Good depth of body nice layback of ahoulder and level topline. Lovely bone. Another one that covered the ground well
 
Junior Bitch Class (5 entries, 0 absentees) 
2nd place: Baradav Dream Come True (Gypsy)
(s. Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis (Imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
critique: Another quality bitch, a different type to 1st but a very close decision. Lovely layback of shoulder and good length of upper arm, level topline, well boned, free moving. A little longer than 1st.
 
State Bred Bitch (5 entries,0 absentees)
2nd place: Ch Elbadari Freij Zandra (Zoe)
(s. Ch Strathraer Nordic Star d. Goldog Alpine Freij)
critique: Lovely head and expression, deep through body, adequate angulation.
 
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The 5th Golden Retriever National – Sydney 2004
Breed Judge: Mrs Ainslie Mills (Canada)
Puppy Bitch Class (24 entries, 0 absentees)
 
5th place: Baradav Dream Come True (Gypsy)
(s.Ch Erinderry Firecracker of Glenavis (imp UK) d. Baradav Hot Gossip)
critique:  Nice short coupled body with good depth and spring of rib. Good forechest and balanced, correct angles. Less pleasing in the head with a rounder eye, shorter muzzle and domed back skull. Sound moving.

 

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Royal Darwin Show
July 1998
Best of Breed
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Royal Darwin Show
July 
Breed Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard MD (Sweden)

 

 

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Palmerston Gundog Club Championship Show
DARWIN  – Northern Territory – Australia
July 1997
Breed Judge: Mrs M Glover (V)
BEST in SHOW
&
 Intermediate in Show
Ch Jonesh Soul Revival (Kaos)
(s. Ch Jonesh     d. )
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