Alnclair Golden Retrievers

 

Our Boys from the Past

Norjean Mardi Gras


Photo taken at 11 years of age.

Our first Golden - if titles were given for temperaments Marde would be 
the GRANDEST of Grand Champions.

As mentioned elsewhere on our web site, we bought Marde to reproduce the wonderful temperament we had from a cross-bred dog - our first family "child" Reba.  All who knew Marde (even right up until the day before he went to the "Rainbow Bridge") commented about what a lovely natured boy he was.  The night we had to have him put to sleep there was the most awful storm which we took to be a sign of how sad we were to finally lose our lovely boy. Dear Marde, your example of great temperament lives on in the yard and keeps us totally involved in Goldens.

" Marde "

Marde (Norjean Mardi Gras) Sire: Ch Bonnytodd Atom    Dam: Raybrelle Chantelle

1 July 1983 - 15 November 1999

Australian Champion St Magol Jye

Jye is pictured above being placed in the Open Dog class at the Sydney Royal in 1992.
 

" Jye "

Sire: Norjean Mardi Gras   Dam: Kingsgold Divine Lady
23 August 1988 - 22 April 1996
 
 
 
 
Our first Champion and a multi group winner, Jye really kept us hooked on showing.  
 
What some of the Judges have said about Jye :

Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc Championship show
20 August 1989 - Mrs Pat Holmes ( Beaconholm Kennels - UK)

 3rd  in Junior Dog Class

"Head yet to develop, good reach of neck, short, deep body, reasonably good movement." 

 
 
 
 

Goldog Alpine Mountbaten

 

Pictured 8 May 1994 at the NSW GRC Championship show.

 

" Louis "

Sire: Ch Oaklass Call Me Edward    Dam: Ch Goldog Apline Serra
 
8 October 1993 - 25 September 2007
Hips: 21/18 (39)

Louis has been living with John & Janelle Polley & their daughters since February 1997 where he was absolutely loved to pieces.   Sadly Lou had to be put to sleep following a stroke just short of his 14th birthday.  Louis is buried here at "Alnclair" near most of his early pack members, and is greatly missed by the Polley family. 

Some of Louis' Championship show wins include:

Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc Championship show
8 May 1994 - Mr Tom Creamer (Ireland)

 1st in Minor Puppy Dog & BEST MINOR PUPPY IN SHOW 

No critique available for this result.

Taplar Dusky Jacob

 

" Tommy "

Sire: Ch Taplar Dusky Gambler   Dam: Ch Taplar Dusky Caitlin

2 April 1997 
Hips 5 :3 (8)                                      Elbows   Not Tested
Eyes Clear                                         Heart       Not Tested

Tommy is now owned and loved by John & Chris St John and has been living with this wonderful family since August 1998.   

Some of Tommy's Championship show wins include:

Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc Championship show
7 September 1997 - Miss Rosemary Wilcock (Breed Specialist - UK)

 5th in Baby Puppy Dog Class (his only GRC show)

No critique available for this result.

 
Alnclair Centre Stage

" Hank "
Date of Birth: 29 April 2001 - 27 January 2004 - sadly taken far too early
Hip Score: Not tested Elbow Score:  Not tested  
Eyes: Clear January 2004 Heart:              Not tested  

Sire: Ch Alnclair Olympic Gym (ai) Dam: BISS Grand Ch Alnclair Maggie May

 
Hank was owned, shown and loved by Alana Coleman in South Australia.  Hank has his "Canine Caring Companion Certificate" and was Reserve Finalist in the "Geoff Whiteman Top Parade and Open Show Dog of the Year 2003."  Alana had  plenty of fun showing Hank and he was only 4 points away from his Australian Championship title when he was tragically diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer which took his young life in a matter of weeks.  We are nevertheless very proud to have bred a Golden Retriever who gave so much love and enjoyment to his owners.  
 
REST IN PEACE darling Hank from all at Alnclair.
 
 
 
 
Alnclair Johnny B Good
 
 
Photo courtesy "Sporting Images" (Qld)
 
An energetic young man, Johnny won several Class in Group awards from his first few outings.  He is pictured above having won Opposite Sex Minor in Show at the Queensland Golden Retriever Club in September 2003 - note my vice-like grip on him.  Dogs that leave us always fall on their feet - Johnny is now living the "Life of Riley" with the very loving Fitzherbert family in Sydney.
 

 

" Johnny "
Date of Birth: 15 February 2003
Hip Score: 3:4 (7) Elbow Score: 0:2
Eyes: Clear Heart: Clear
Sire : Ch Rickys Revenge  Dam:  Alnclair Mimi Rogers

What some of the Judges have said about our Johnny:

5th National Golden Retriever Show - Sydney - May 2004
Mrs Ainslie Mills (Oriana Kennels - Canada)

 4th place in Junior Dog Class

"Well proportioned dog with nice front quarters, needing a bit more angulation in the rear for balance.  Nice topline.  Solid movement on the down and back.  Pleasing head and expression with black pigment."

 

Golden Retriever Club of Queensland Inc Championship show
20 September 2003 - Mr Doug Windsor (Butterblac Kennels - Canada)

 1st in Minor Puppy Dog Class and Best Opposite Sex in Show

No critique available for this result

 

Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc Championship show
7 September 2003 - Mr Fred Hayton (Bellemount Kennels - UK)

 3rd in Minor Puppy Dog Class

"A sweet puppy, needs time to catch up in maturity and for movement to settle".

 
 
 
Alnclair Heart N Soul

Photo courtesy Glenn Manson (NSW)
Photo taken at 7 months.

" Hoagy "
Date of Birth: 30 January 2003
Hip Score:   Elbow Score:  
Eyes:   Heart:
Sire: Ch Alnclair Ben Nevis  Dam: Ch Alnclair Annticipation
 
Hoagy was unable to continue with his obedience training and took 'early retirement' to live with Martin and Jody in the Southern Highlands, where he has a lot of fun with them and his special pal "Oscar".

What some of the Judges have said about Hoagy :

Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc Championship show
4 May 2003 - Mme Tuus Van Adrichem Boogaert Kwint (Netherlands)

 

 2nd in Baby Puppy Dog Class (his only GRC show)

" Beautiful baby with all the substance now and to expect.  Gorgeous masculine head.  Lovely bone and quarters. I see a great future for him ahead."

 

 
 
 
Alnclair A Bobbys Gun
 
 
Photo courtesy Carolyn Ryan (Qld)  (Photo taken aged 16 months old.)
 
Bobby is an absolute delight to live with - we called him our "best male brood bitch" as he is just SO gentle with all the younger ones.  When Jimi died suddenly in 2005, Bobby went to live with Milton and his family to cheer them up a little.  Bobby is well and truly spoiled now, and is happy to relax and let his children Aimée and Jasper run around the show rings.
 

" Bobby "
Date of Birth: 13 April 2002
Hip Score: 4 : 4 (8) Elbow Score: 0 : 0
Heart: Clear Eyes: Clear

Sire: BISS UK/ Aust Ch Stanroph Shogun  Dam: Alnclair Lady Elizabeth

 

What some of the Judges have said about Bobby:

Golden Retriever Club of Queensland Inc Championship show
11 July 2004 - Mrs Gloria Kerr (Breed Specialist - U.S.A)

 3rd place in Intermediate Dog class

"Good rear, very nice type and good colour"

 

Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc Championship show
8 Sept 2002 - Mr Bernard Catterall (Golmas Kennels - UK)

 2nd place in Baby Puppy Dog class

"Another five month pale boy, a little exuberant but acceptable for age, good shoulder placement, excellent rear angulation, moved well."

 

 

Golden Retriever Club of Queensland Inc Championship show
14 July 2002 - Mrs Christine Sandford (Redsteps Kennels - South Africa, formerly UK)

  2nd place in Baby Puppy Dog Class

No critique available for this result.

 

Alnclair Jasper Fforde

 

See Jasper above aged 9 weeks old.  Jasper lives in South Australia with Kim McDougall and her family, and although being shown very sparingly, was highly placed at his first GRC show and first "Royal".

 

" Jasper "

Date of Birth:

 

9 February 2006   

Sire: Alnclair A Bobbys Gun                                Dam: Alnclair Gabriela
       

 
 

  What some of the Judges have said about Jasper:

Golden Retriever Club of South Australia Inc Championship show
26 August 2006 - Mr Bob Lane (Kulawand Kennels - UK)

 3rd place in Minor Puppy Dog Class

"Loved his head and expression, lovely bone, good topline and tailset with well angulated quarters, moved well."

 

 

 
        

(c) Alnclair Golden Retrievers 2003 - Last updated 17 August 2009.