Critiques. FCRS Bitch Critique Karen Joyce FCRS Dogs Critique Ray Strudwick Referee Critique for Brace, Progeny and Junior Handling – Judge Victoria Goldberg The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. There was alovely atmosphere, and we also had a number of trade standsso plenty for all to see. As it was Easter Sunday there was an Easter theme with bunnies, chicks and of course chocolate with each…
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Trophies and Cups Points System. Updated 2026
Society Trophies Trophies are awarded for a variety of disciplines, and are awarded to Society members who have earned the most points gained from Kennel Club Approved Events. For details on how points are gained and how to apply for these trophies, select this link: Trophies and Cups Points System Trophies are awarded annually at the Society’s AGM….
FLATCOATED RETRIEVER SOCIETY 50th Breed Championship Show & Breed Open Show Saturday 7th June 2025
Critiques Pam Lynott Critiques FCRS Championship Show 07.06.25 Andy Osborne-Brown FCRS Open Show Critiques 07.06.25 Gemma Jacobs Critique FCRS Championship Show – Junior Handling ______________________________________________________________________________________ The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed at the Shows on Saturday. It was lovely to see so many Flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. The photo booth was enjoyed by many and fantastic to see all your photos posted on social media. The raffle made a profit of £265, so thank you for all those who donated prizes,…
FLATCOATED RETRIEVER SOCIETY 49th Breed Championship Show, Sunday 6th April 2025
Dog Critiques – Judge Eddie Webster Bitches Critiques – Judge Kelly Holland Referee, Baby Puppy and Junior Handling Critiques – Ann Kilminster The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many Flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. There was a lovely atmosphere and some emotional winners, and we also had a number of trade stands so plenty for all to see. The raffle made a profit of approx £336, so thank you for all those who donated prizes, it was a bumper raffle and an…
All Judges and Aspiring Judges
⭐️⭐️To all Judges and Aspiring Judges⭐️⭐️ Following RKC meeting of BEC’s on Tuesday nightthe following has now been confirmed As from 1st January 2026 ALL judges MUST be registered on the JEP platform otherwise you CANNOT judge. This is a requirement in F Show Regs! To be eligible to judge at all you MUST be registered and showing on the RKC Find a Judge site at a minimum of JEP Level 1. If you are not registered there, you cannot judge. The responsibility is YOURS. If you are asked to judge by any club you must meet the appropriate criteria AND also…
Flatcoated Retriever Society Breed Championship Show and Open Show – Saturday 8th June 2024 Report.
Flatcoated Retriever Championship Show Critiques – Judge Frank Kane and Junior Handling Critique Judge Helen Fox Flatcoated Retriever Society Open Show Critiques – Judge Mike Masters The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. The day started a bit overcast, so we braved the weather for an outdoor show, however the rains came so we all dashed inside and there we stayed! We had an amazing sponsorship with Yumove, who provided bags and prizes for all winners along with some beautiful sashes for those achieving the best of…
FLATCOATED RETRIEVER SOCIETY, 47th Breed Championship Show, Sunday 7th April 2024 report.
The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. It was one of the busiest shows since Covid and we also had a number of trade stands so plenty for all to see. We had an amazing sponsorship with Yumove, who provided bags and prizes for all winners along with some beautiful sashes for those achieving the best of awards. The Yumove Photographer ‘Toby’ was in attendance all day so was taking a lot of…
Crufts 2024
Congratulations to Miss K L Holland on winning Best Dog and Best of Breed with Sh Ch Flatcharm Mayhem Miller. Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex, Int/ger Drc/ger Vdh/at Ch Jarven Jella of Firien Wood (Mrs C Blank) BPIB – Levliann Big Bang (Mrs L Varty-Lindsay) BVIB – Go with The Flow Dynamic Faithful (Imp Ned) (J & V Egginton & Davis) RBCC – No/se/fin/nordic Ch Almanza Why Mess with Success (Mrs Madel Asp Mikko) & RDCC – Diamante Blu Uragano Ubriaco (Mrs D Genco) BPB – Hightyne Guns and Roses (Mr P R & Mrs C E & Miss…
Midland Counties Critiques 27/10/2023
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Flatcoated Retriever Society 75th Anniversary Open Show, 10th June 2023 – Report, Winner Photographs and critiques
FCRS Open Show Critiques DOGS – Judge Elaine Thomas FCRS Open Show Critiques Bitches – Judge Melissa Osborne FCRS Open Show Critiques Specials – Judge Andrea Kiddell FCRS Open Show Critique Junior Handling – Judge Sue Goodman The show dawned with blue skies a slight breeze and the outside rings were looking glorious. This is a fabulous venue, caters for all and we are incredibly lucky to have the use of it. An early start of 7.30am by our hardworking committee to get the show up and running and then all worked hard at the end of the day to help with the clear up. These shows would not happen…
Flatcoated Retriever Society 46th Breed Championship Show 75th Anniversary Year – Sunday 2nd April 2023
Bitches Critiques – Judge Gill Smitherman Dog Critiques – Judge Dawn Hall Junior Handling and referees critique – Judge Mandy Romeo-Dieste Please click here for link to Full Results The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. The raffle made a profit of approx £380, so thank you for all those who donated prizes. Thank you to the judges Ms Dawn Hall, Miss Gill Smitherman and Mrs…
AGM 2023 – Report and Trophy Winners for 2022
Report for 2023 AGM Becky Trophy – Miss Kelly Holland and Sh Ch Flatcharm Mr Brightside Becky Trophy being presented by Roz Bellamy to Kelly Holland at Society Championship Show. Riverside Cup – Mr Keith Manley and Brickley Blossom at Lenyam (Collected by Charlotte Wear on behalf of Keith Manley) Hallbent Trophy – with 18 points – Miss Caroline Chambers and Hototo Pretty Ballerina JW Drum Goblet – with 71 points – Miss Abby Bellamy and Moontorn Better Half of Me JW Drum Goblet being presented by Roz Bellamy to Abby Bellamy at Society Championship Show. Pewcroft Trophy – No…
Crufts 2023
Judges – Louise Jones (D) Val Orme (B) Dog Critiques – Crufts 2023 – Miss L Jones.pdf Bitches Critiques – Crufts 2023 – Mrs Val Orme.pdf Dog Challenge Certificate – It/int Ch Diamante Blu Chilkoot (Mrs D Genco) Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate – Se U(u)ch Caci’s We Are The Heroes Jeuw-16 Nouch Dkv-16-17-18 Finv-17 (Mrs C & Mr M & Miss C Lundqvist & Persson & Östman) Bitch Challenge Certificate – Islstrom Aila (Mr R & Mrs S M Ross) Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate – Hopevalley Morning Wicked (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste) Best of Breed – It/int Ch Diamante Blu…
Veteran Warrant Award – Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd SDC SGWC KCWGC
Ripple – Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd SDC SGWC KCWGC (Sire: Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casbaidd FTA SDC KCWGC SGWC / Dam: Mystical Eclipse of Donascimento KCWGC) gained her final points for her Veteran Warrant at Mid Western Gundog Society Show on 8th October 2022. Ripple had a good summer in the Veteran classes at the Open Shows and has loved every minute! The classes have been well supported and a lot of fun….
Flatcoated Retriever Society Open Show 11th June 2022
Report from Louise Jones, Show Secretary The show dawned with blue skies a slight breeze and the outside rings were looking glorious. An early start at 7.00am to get it all set up with our very hardworking committee. The day was on the whole a blustery affair with the occasional shower scudding across the sky. A great atmosphere prevailed and the weather was perfect for the dogs. Well done to everyone who came and below is a summary of the main results: Critiques: Flatcoated Retriever Society Open Show – Dog Classes critiques – Judge Hilary Buckley Flatcoated Retriever Society Open Show – Bitch Classes…
FCRS CH Show 03 04 2022
Full Results Listing, please follow link below: FULL RESULTS.pdf Dog Critiques – Judge Sandra Stevenson.pdf Bitches Critiques – Judge Viv Bowen.pdf …
Flatcoated Retriever Society
45th Breed Championship Show Sunday 3rd April 2022 The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. The raffle made a profit of £255 and has already been forwarded to the Kennel Club in aid of Dogs in Ukraine, so thank you for all those who donated prizes. Thank you to the judges Mrs V Bowen, Miss S Stevenson and Mrs P Lynott and of course the stewards and…
Trophy Winners 2021
The following trophies were awarded at the AGM on 27th March 2022. Congratulations to all. Becky Trophy Miss S Stevenson’s – Sh Ch Plainfires The Captain of My Heart Is Steelriver (IMP CHE) ShCEx Riverside Cup Mrs H Ford’s – Percuil Dasher Hallbent Trophy Miss S Stevenson’s – Blacktoft Caress of Steelriver JW Drum Goblet Mrs S May’s – Ronevorg Dark Angel of Lussac JW Pewcroft Trophy Mrs H Ford’s – Percuil Dasher Kysheemy Obedience Trophy Mrs J Haines’ – Tenacious Tally. Handler Mrs P Hewett Society Agility Trophy 1st. Mrs H Carter’s – Llantrussa Rosalind (316 points) 2nd. Mrs….
BIS at Crufts 2022.
The Flatcoated Retriever Society congratulate Patrick Oware, Ragnhild Ulin and the Almanza Kennel (Ragnhild Ulin, Suzanne Karlstrom and Patrick Oware) on their huge success with Baxer the Flatcoated Retriever, winning BIS at Crufts 2022….
BIS in the Gamekeeper classes at Crufts
The FCRS would like to congratulate Helen Fox and her dog Ruger (Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft JW (AI) who handled by Helen’s daughter Megan won BIS in the Gamekeeper classes at CruftsRuger was bred by Jane Hedges, well done Jane….
URC Championship show 2021 Judges report
The URC Flatcoated Retriever critiques from judge Mrs Pamela Lynott can be viewed here…
Bitch Critique FCRS Championship Show August 22nd 2021
Mrs Sue Crocker’s judge’s critique can be read hereCongratulations to all placed.Mrs Sue Crocker’s judge’s critique can be read here…
Dog Critiques FCRS Championship Show August 22nd 2021
Rosemary Talbot’s judge’s critique can be viewed here Congratulations to all placed….
Society Championship Show results 22nd August 2021
Thank you to all who attended the FCRS CH SH On the 22nd August 2021, certainly a day to remember being held whilst still under pandemic conditions. A big thank you for all who supported the show and good sportsmanship was ever present which created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Full results will be posted shortly on the website but the principal winners can be viewed via the link below. The dogs themselves were all so happy and pleased to see everyone and it was lovely to have a new champion made up on the day (subject to KC…
FCRS Open Show 12th June 2021 Judge’s critiques Dogs and Specials
The critiques from Mr Bob Allen (Dogs) and Mrs Sharon Lewis (Specials classes) can ve viewed via this link Congratulations to all placed….