Many discussions are held between breed clubs and breeders about the dual purpose of the flatcoated retriever. Dual purpose is a term that is used for well build, fit for function and healthy looking dogs who also have excellent working abilities. Attending dog shows used to be a way of judging the dogs on anatomy and looks. This is today also the case. But. It is a big but. Over the years showing one’s dog has become a sport itself. And of course it is lovely that we enjoy all kinds of sports with our dogs. This has resulted in the fact that breeders breed toward the sport they prefer and this will translate into different types. The showdogs tend to have long necks, long backs and a very charming trot. The working types tend to be lighter build, less angulation and having a more significant stop. My dogs may lean more against the working type being lightly build and not having enormous thick coats. It is therefore a bit of a surprise what a judge will think of them.
Friday the 10th of May we went to Zeeland outdoor dog show – flatcoated retrievers being judged by Hannie Warendorf.
Rumi & Kaspar were in a good mood. Lotte was not very motivated for a day in the ring and looking a bit scruffy in her coat her VG was suitable for how she showed.
Rumi very a bit affected by the heat but she reached a 3rd place Excellent- pleased with that.
Kaspar really surprised by being rather excited and showed off in the ring with high tail carriage and charisma. When he was appreciated with an excellent I was very happy. It is really nice that there is room for a more elegant type to achieve an excellent – the diversity in the breed is important.
When the end judging of the males took place – I was really surprised that Kaspar came in second with a reserve CAC. Thank you for the appreciation. Cannot believe that my Italian has 1/4 of a cert. point. Who would have thought to..
Kaspar is exclusively on the FRC stud list. The breed club FRC is the only breed club in the Netherlands who have a genepool supporting set of breeding rules – allowing breeders to use foreign studs and having ethical guidelines that must be complied with.
📷 Manon Eslooppoc
Flatastic flatcoated retrievers 