Jane judges Labradors and Golden Retrievers at Retford and District Canine Society's Open Show

On one of the worst snowy weekends, Jane changed her travel plans and took the train to Nottingham, staying the night before with friends in Retford, to judge at this friendly show.   Despite the adverse weather, the committee worked hard to ensure that the show ran smoothly on the day and that breeds classes were covered where judges had been unable to reach the venue due to the adverse weather.   Their hospitality was first class and they provided a really delicious lunch.   Jane  thoroughly enjoyed her day of judging Labradors and her first appointment of judging Golden Retrievers.   It was a shame there were so many absentees in both breeds but that was very understandable given the weather.    Jane was delighted to watch her Golden Retriever Best Puppy (BP) and Best of Breed (BOB) have further success in their respective groups with the BP  taking PG1 and the BOB being shortlisted to the last 7 but the highlight of Jane's day was learning that the Golden Retriever Puppy then went on to take Reserve Best Puppy in Show.