The Archive

As we look back through the Baileydale archives, we wanted to share a selection of memorable achievements from years gone by. These are just some of the highlights from our journey, with many more special moments, successes and memories made along the way. While we haven't kept a complete record of every result, these are some of the achievements that have certainly stayed with us.

2026

We got the year off to a fantastic start in January, with some wonderful results at The West of England Labrador Retriever Club. Trendlewood It’s Only Love To Baileydale JW was awarded Best in Show, while Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW took Reserve Best in Show and Best Chocolate in Show. Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale also enjoyed a lovely success, being awarded Best Puppy in Show. A brilliant start to the year and plenty of reasons to celebrate!

February continued the success, with Baileydale Puff Daddy JW being awarded the Dog CC, Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex at The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales.

March brought the excitement of Crufts, where the Baileydale team enjoyed some lovely results. Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale was awarded Best Puppy in Breed, while Baileydale Puff Daddy JW took 2nd place in Limit Dog. Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW was placed VHC in Limit Dog, and Baileydale Bottoms Up JW was awarded Reserve in Graduate Bitch. We were delighted with all our dogs and their performances on such a special occasion.

April continued the success, with some fantastic results at Windsor Gundog Society. Baileydale Bottoms Up JW was awarded Best of Breed, while Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale enjoyed a particularly special day, taking Best Puppy in Breed and Reserve Best Puppy in Show. There was further cause for celebration at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show, where Baileydale Blondie was awarded the Bitch RCC, and Bish Bash Bosh Baileydale went on to win Best Puppy in Show at the Open Show.

May brought another memorable highlight, with Baileydale Blondie being awarded Best in Show at The West of England Labrador Retriever Club.

July proved to be another exceptional month. Baileydale Rocket Man JW was awarded the Dog CC, Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex at The Labrador Retriever Club's 83rd Championship Show. The celebrations continued, with Rocket Man going on to win Best in Show, while Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale JW was awarded Reserve Best in Show at The Labrador Retriever Club Open Show.

September brought further success at The Yellow Labrador Club, where SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy was awarded the Bitch CC, and Baileydale Blondie took the Bitch RCC. Away from the show ring, we were equally delighted to see Baileydale Hubbabubba successfully pass his Bronze Good Citizens Test. September was also a special occasion for Andy, who had the honour of judging at Darlington Dog Show Society, a wonderful opportunity and an important part of life within our much-loved breed.

November has brought another fantastic set of results at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club Open Show. Our youngsters have certainly made us proud, with Baileydale Coo Ca Choo winning both Best Puppy in Show and Best Minor Puppy in Show, while Baileydale Hubbabubba was awarded Best Baby Puppy in Show.

(Baileydale Hubbabubba was awarded Best Baby Puppy in Show at The West of England Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show.)

2025

February got the year off to a fantastic start with Baileydale Bottoms Up being awarded Best of Breed, Best Puppy and Puppy Group 2 at Kent County Canine Association.

March saw more fantastic results, with Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW being awarded the Dog RCC at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club. There was further success at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show, where Baileydale Bottoms Up was awarded Best Puppy in Show. Bottoms Up continued her winning ways at Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association, where she was awarded Best of Breed, Best Puppy, Group 3 and Puppy Group 1, going on to take Best Puppy in Show. A fantastic set of results and another month to be incredibly proud of!

Crufts brought another opportunity to showcase the Baileydale team, with some lovely results in strong competition. Baileydale Rocket Man JW was placed 2nd in Yearling Dog, Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW took 3rd in Mid Limit Dog, and Baileydale Puff Daddy JW was placed 3rd in Limit Dog. We were also delighted to see Baileydale Hello Sailor JW take 3rd in Mid Limit Bitch.

April brought a special occasion for Andy, who had the honour of judging Bitches at The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac. A wonderful opportunity to be involved with the breed on an international stage and a memorable experience.

June saw the successes continue, with Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale JW being awarded the Bitch RCC and Baileydale Bottoms Up taking Best Puppy in Breed at Blackpool Dog Show. Bottoms Up continued her excellent run of form at Windsor Championship Dog Show, where she was once again awarded Best Puppy in Breed.

July brought another very special achievement for Baileydale Bottoms Up, who was awarded Best Puppy in Show at The Labrador Retriever Club's 82nd Championship Show.

In August, SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy added another challenge certificate to her name, being awarded the Bitch CC at The City of Birmingham.

September saw Baileydale Puff Daddy JW take centre stage, winning Best in Show at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club.

November brought yet more reasons to celebrate. Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW was awarded the Dog RCC at The West of England Labrador Retriever Club, while at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club, Baileydale Puff Daddy JW was awarded Best in Show and Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale JW took Reserve Best in Show. We were also delighted to celebrate another important milestone, with Baileydale Bottoms Up earning her Junior Warrant, a lovely recognition of her achievements in the show ring.

2024

We started the year in January on a high, with Baileydale Hello Sailor JW being awarded Best in Show at both The Three Ridings Labrador Retriever Club and The West of England Labrador Retriever Club. Two fantastic achievements and a wonderful way to kick off the year!

February brought further success when Baileydale Rocket Man enjoyed a fantastic day at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club, being awarded Best Dog, Best Opposite Sex and Best Puppy in Show.

March proved to be an exceptionally busy and successful month, particularly for Baileydale Rocket Man, who continued his winning ways by taking Best Puppy in Show at both The Three Ridings Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show and The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show. At The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club, SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy was awarded the Bitch RCC, while Rocket Man added Best Puppy Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show to his growing list of achievements. There was further success at Edwinstowe & District Canine Society, where Rocket Man was awarded Best of Breed, Best Puppy, Group 4 and Puppy Group 4. He also enjoyed another fantastic day at The South of England Gundog Club, winning Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Show. To top off an incredible month, Rocket Man was also awarded his Junior Warrant, a very special milestone!

Crufts brought another exciting opportunity for the Baileydale team, with Baileydale Rocket Man winning 1st place in Minor Puppy Dog, going on to be awarded Best Puppy Dog in Breed, and Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW taking 3rd place in Junior Dog. We were delighted with both dogs and their performances at the world's most famous dog show.

April continued the fantastic run of success for Baileydale Rocket Man JW, who enjoyed a brilliant double at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club, being awarded Best Puppy in Show at both the Championship Show and the Open Show. Two wonderful results at the same club and another fantastic achievement for our youngster!

May saw Baileydale Rocket Man JW continue his impressive run, being awarded Best Puppy in Show at The Yellow Labrador Retriever Club. There was further success for our youngsters, with Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale being awarded Best Puppy in Breed and Puppy Group 3, while Baileydale Rocket Man JW was awarded Best Puppy Dog at The Southern Counties Canine Association Championship Show.

June brought more lovely achievements, with Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale being awarded Best Puppy in Breed and Baileydale Rocket Man JW taking Best Puppy Dog in Breed at The Three Counties Championship Show. We were also delighted to see SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy awarded the Bitch RCC at The North West Labrador Retriever Club.

July was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year, with some outstanding results across the board. Baileydale Puff Daddy JW was awarded the Dog CC and Best in Show at The Labrador Retriever Club's 79th Championship Show, a tremendous achievement! At the 80th Championship Show, SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy followed with an equally spectacular result, taking the Bitch CC, Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex. At the Club's Open Show,  Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale was awarded Best Puppy Bitch, and Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW took Reserve Best Dog. We were also delighted to see Bertie Wooster awarded the Dog RCC at Leeds Dog Show. Our youngster Its Only Love continued to impress, winning Best Minor Puppy in Show at The Cotswold & Wyvern Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show, before going on to take both Best Puppy in Show and Best Minor Puppy in Show at the Club's Open Show.

August saw yet more success, with Baileydale Rocket Man JW being awarded the Dog RCC and Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale taking Best Puppy in Breed at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. Its Only Love then enjoyed an exceptional day at Horley & District Show Society, winning Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed, Group 3 and Puppy Group 1. The successes continued at South West Essex Canine Association, where she was awarded Best Puppy in Show.

September brought further recognition for our dogs. Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale JW was awarded the Dog RCC at Richmond Dog Show, while Baileydale Rocket Man JW secured the Dog CC at Belfast Dog Show Society. At the same show, Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale was awarded Best Puppy in Breed. She also enjoyed success at Richmond Dog Show Championship Show, where she was awarded Best Puppy Bitch in Breed.

October proved to be another particularly special month for Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale, who continued to make her mark in the show ring. At Beckenham Canine Association, she was awarded Reserve Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed and Puppy Group 1. She then went on to win the Bitch RCC at Midland Counties Canine Society, followed by Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Show 4 at Mid Herts Gundog Club. October also brought two important personal milestones for Its Only Love, as she was awarded her Junior Warrant and successfully passed her Bronze Good Citizens Test. We couldn't be prouder of her progress and achievements!

November saw continued success, with Trendlewood Its Only Love To Baileydale being awarded Best Puppy Bitch at The West of England Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show.

2023

March got us off to a wonderful start, with Baileydale Hello Sailor being awarded Best Puppy in Show at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show. This was made even more special as she also achieved her Junior Warrant, a fantastic milestone and a lovely recognition of her early success in the show ring. A very proud moment for us!

Crufts brought further excitement, with the Baileydale team enjoying two fantastic first-place results. Baileydale Puff Daddy JW was placed 1st in Post Graduate Dog, while Baileydale Hello Sailor took 1st place in Puppy Bitch. A brilliant Crufts for both dogs and a wonderful achievement at such a prestigious show.

May saw another promising youngster make his mark, with Baileydale Paint it Black being awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show.

June brought further celebration when Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale was awarded Reserve Best Puppy in Show at The Joint Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show.

July saw Baileydale Hello Sailor JW continue her successful run, being awarded the Bitch RCC at Windsor Dog Show.

October brought a double celebration at The Gundog Society of Wales, where Baileydale Puff Daddy JW was awarded the Dog RCC and Baileydale Hello Sailor JW took the Bitch RCC. It was wonderful to see both dogs recognised at the same show. There was further cause for celebration at The United Retriever Club, where Baileydale Hello Sailor JW was awarded Best of Breed, Baileydale Puff Daddy JW took Reserve Best of Breed, and Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale was awarded Best Puppy in Breed. A fantastic set of results for the Baileydale team!

We rounded off the year in November with another fantastic puppy success, as Rumhill Bertie Wooster By Baileydale was awarded Best Puppy in Show at The West of England Labrador Club. There was also international success for SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy at the Fryslan Cup, where she was awarded the CACIB and Best Opposite Sex. She continued her winning run at the Dutch Winner Show, taking the CACIB, Best of Breed and the prestigious Winner ’23 title. A fantastic achievement on the international stage and a wonderful end to an exciting year!

2022

We got off to a brilliant start in January, with Baileydale Flo Milli being awarded Best Puppy in Show and Baileydale Puff Daddy taking Best Puppy Dog at The Three Ridings Labrador Club. Puff Daddy continued his success by being awarded Best Puppy in Show at The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales Championship Show.

February brought further success for Puff Daddy, who was awarded Best Puppy Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club. There was also plenty to celebrate at Wealdstone & Northolt Canine Society, where Baileydale Flo Milli enjoyed an exceptional day, being awarded Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed, Group 1, Puppy Group 1 and Best Puppy in Show.

March brought another fantastic month of success for the Baileydale team, with Baileydale Puff Daddy JW being awarded Best of Breed at Guildford & District Canine Society, while Baileydale Flo Milli enjoyed a lovely result, taking Best Puppy in Breed and Puppy Group 3. The successes continued at Woolwich & Bexley Canine Association, where Puff Daddy JW was once again awarded Best of Breed, and went on to be placed Group 2. Flo Milli also had another brilliant day, being awarded Best Puppy, Puppy Group 1 and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

Crufts brought another exciting opportunity for the Baileydale team, with Baileydale Puff Daddy JW being placed 2nd in Puppy Dog, while Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy took 1st place in Undergraduate Bitch. Two lovely results at such a prestigious show and a fantastic experience for both dogs.

June proved to be an exceptionally successful month, particularly for Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy. She was awarded the Bitch CC at The Three Counties Championship Show, adding another wonderful achievement to her growing record. At Blackpool & District Canine Society, she went on to win the Bitch CC and Best of Breed, while Baileydale Puff Daddy JW was awarded the Dog RCC and Junior Group 2. There was yet more success at The North West Labrador Retriever Club, where Dizzy Miss Lizzy was awarded the Bitch RCC.

July continued the winning streak, with Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy being awarded the Bitch CC and Best of Breed at The East of England Agricultural Society. This fantastic win also saw her gain her final challenge certificate for her Show Champion title, proudly becoming SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy. A truly special achievement for this very special girl and a very proud moment for us all!

August saw Baileydale Flo Milli being awarded Best of Breed and Group 2 at South West Essex Canine Association.

September brought further recognition, with Dizzy Miss Lizzy being awarded the Bitch RCC and Best Black in Show at The Yellow Labrador Club. There was also success for Baileydale Flo Milli, who was awarded the RCC at The Cotswold & Wyvern Labrador Retriever Club.

October saw SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy continue her outstanding run of success, securing the Bitch CC at South Wales Kennel Association before following it up with another Bitch CC at The Midland Counties Canine Society. Two wonderful wins and further recognition of her exceptional quality and consistency in the show ring. There was also a very special moment for our youngster, Baileydale Hello Sailor, who made her show debut at Windsor Gundog and was awarded Best Puppy in Show before going on to achieve Reserve Best Puppy in Show at Mid Herts Gundog Club.

November brought yet another highlight, with SH CH Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy being awarded the Bitch CC and Best of Breed at The West of England Labrador Retriever Club. We were also delighted to see her awarded Best in Show at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club. Adding to the celebrations, Baileydale Hello Sailor was awarded 3rd Best Puppy in Show at the Fryslan Cup in The Netherlands, a lovely result on the international stage!

2021

We got off to a brilliant start in June, when Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy was awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Southern Counties Canine Association.

August brought another fantastic result, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH being awarded the Dog CC and Best of Breed at Driffield Dog Show Society. A very special success and one to be incredibly proud of.

September brought further cause for celebration, with Baileykin Barley Sugar For Baileydale being awarded Reserve Best in Show at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club. We also enjoyed achievements beyond the show ring, with Baileydale Puff Daddy successfully passing his Bronze Good Citizens Test. Andy had the honour of judging Dogs at The Yellow Labrador Club.

October continued the success, with Baileykin Barley Sugar For Baileydale being awarded the Bitch RCC at The Scottish Kennel Club. Baileydale Puff Daddy also enjoyed some fantastic results, being awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Gundog Society of Wales, Reserve Best Puppy in Show at The Northumberland & Durham Labrador Retriever Club, and Best Puppy in Show at The Labrador Retriever Club of Wales.

November brought another fantastic set of achievements for Baileydale, with Baileydale Puff Daddy enjoying a brilliant day at The Labrador Retriever Club, where he was awarded Best Puppy Dog and Best Minor Puppy in Show. We were also delighted with our results at Guildford & District, where Baileydale Dizzy Miss Lizzy was awarded Best of Breed and Group 4, while Baileydale Puff Daddy took Best Puppy in Breed.

We rounded off the year in December on a high, with Baileydale Puff Daddy being awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Ladies Kennel Association before adding another milestone to his achievements by gaining his Junior Warrant. Andy also had the pleasure of judging the Bitches at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club, an honour he thoroughly enjoyed.

2020

We got the year off to a wonderful start in January, with Baileykin Barley Sugar For Baileydale enjoying a fantastic day at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club, where she was awarded Best Puppy Bitch and Reserve Best Puppy in Show. A lovely achievement and a brilliant start to the year!

February brought another exciting success, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH being awarded Best in Show at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club.

Crufts brought the excitement of one of the highlights of the show calendar, and the Baileydale team enjoyed some lovely results. Baileykin Smartiepants For Baileydale was placed 1st in Minor Puppy Dog, while Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH took 2nd in Mid Limit Dog. SH CH Baileydale Miss Busybody JW was placed 2nd in Veteran Bitch, and Baileykin Barley Sugar For Baileydale continued her promising start by winning 1st in Minor Puppy Bitch. We were delighted with all our dogs and their performances on such a special occasion.

2019

We got the year off to a fantastic start in January, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH being awarded The Netherton Cup at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Open Show.

February brought further success, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH being awarded Best in Show at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club.

Crufts brought the excitement of one of the highlights of the show calendar, where Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH enjoyed a lovely result, being placed 2nd in Junior Dog. We were delighted with his performance at such a prestigious event.

June saw another fantastic achievement, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH being awarded the Dog CC and Best of Breed at Border Union Agricultural Society.

September proved to be an exceptionally successful month, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW, BEL JNR CH being awarded the Dog CC at Belfast Dog Show Society, while Baileydale Mrs Tiggywinkle was awarded Best Puppy in Breed. The celebrations continued at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club, where Jack Flash was awarded Reserve Best in Show, along with The Kinley Trophy, Sh CH Raybooth Socks Trophy and The Rocheby Royal Oak Trophy. There was further success at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club, where Jack Flash was awarded Best Opposite Sex, while Baileydale Mrs Tiggywinkle took Best Puppy in Show.

October continued the success, with Baileydale Mrs Tiggywinkle being awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Gundog Society of Wales. Away from the show ring, Andy also had the privilege of judging at The Midland Counties Canine Society, a wonderful opportunity and a true honour.

2018

June brought another great success for Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale, who was awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Three Counties Championship Show.

July continued the success, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale once again being awarded Best Puppy in Breed, this time at Leeds City & District Canine Society. We were delighted to see him continuing to make his mark in the show ring.

August proved to be another memorable month, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale being awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The Welsh Kennel Club. He also achieved another important milestone by gaining his Junior Warrant, a wonderful achievement and recognition of his success.

September brought an exceptional highlight, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW being awarded Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club. He was also honoured with an impressive collection of trophies, including The Tibshelf Labrador Challenge Cup, The Stormley Cup, The Woodborough Cup, CH Louvil of Tibshelf Challenge Cup and The Alkhamhurst Cup.

November brought yet another fantastic result, with Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW being awarded Best Puppy in Show at The Labrador Retriever Club.

We rounded off the year in December with some exciting international news, as Carromer Jack Flash To Baileydale JW was awarded the prestigious title of Belgian Junior Champion. A fantastic way to finish the year and a wonderful achievement for Flash!

2017

February brought a fantastic success for Baileydale Miss Busybody JW, who was awarded the Bitch CC at The Labrador Club of Wales.

March saw CH Bilbo Baggins by Baileydale JW ShCM enjoy a lovely success, being awarded Best Veteran in Show at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club. A fantastic result and a testament to his continued quality and presence in the show ring.

Crufts brought another exciting opportunity for the Baileydale team, with Baileydale In A Pickle JW being placed Reserve in Graduate Dog.

April continued the success, with Trenow Rio Grande being awarded the Dog RCC at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club, while CH Bilbo Baggins by Baileydale JW ShCM was awarded Best Veteran in Show. Rio was also honoured with The Donnybrook Cup and The Anglocroft William of Novacroft Trophy, while Bilbo added The Blondella Trophy, The Landyke Cup and The Sky of Ulphathwaite Cup to his achievements. A wonderful collection of awards for both dogs!

May brought further success for CH Bilbo Baggins by Baileydale JW ShCM, who was awarded Best Veteran in Breed at Bath Canine Society.

June saw Baileydale Miss Busybody JW back in the spotlight, and what a moment to celebrate! Awarded the coveted Bitch CC at The Southern Counties Canine Association, she achieved the fantastic milestone of becoming a Show Champion! A wonderful achievement and a proud moment for us all.

July brought yet another successful outing, with Baileydale Miss Busybody JW being awarded the Bitch CC at The East of England Agricultural Society, while CH Bilbo Baggins by Baileydale JW ShCM was awarded Best Veteran in Breed.

September brought another fantastic set of achievements at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club, where Trenow Rio Grande JW was awarded Reserve Best in Show, while Sandylands Spring Blossom For Baileydale JW ShCM was awarded Best Veteran in Show. A wonderful day for the Baileydale team and a lovely celebration of our dogs across different generations!

2016

April brought another lovely result for CH Bilbo Baggins by Baileydale JW ShCM, who was awarded the RCC at The Labrador Club of Scotland. Another fantastic achievement for our much-loved veteran!

June was a fantastic month for Bilbo, with a lovely run of results to celebrate! He was awarded Best Veteran in Show at both The Labrador Retriever Club Open Show and Championship Show, as well as taking home the Dog RCC at The Southern Counties Canine Association.

July brought further success, with Bilbo being awarded Best Veteran in Show at The Cotswold & Wyevern Labrador Retriever Club. He then enjoyed another fantastic result at The East of England Agricultural Society, where he was awarded Best Veteran in Breed and Veteran Group 4.

August saw Andy take on another judging appointment, having the honour of judging at Paignton & District Fanciers Association.

October brought another very special judging appointment for Andy, who had the honour of judging at The Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Club Speciality Show. A fantastic opportunity and a real privilege to be invited to judge at such a prestigious breed event.

Further Years

2015

Baileydale In A Pickle was awarded Best Puppy in Breed at The East of England Agricultural Society.

2014

A standout achievement was Baileydale Miss Busybody JW, who won the Bitch CC and Best of Breed at The Southern Counties Canine Association. Another lovely success came from Baileydale Miss Giggles JW, who was awarded the Bitch RCC at The Labrador Retriever Club. Our youngsters also enjoyed their moments in the spotlight, with Baileydale Hemingway being awarded Best Puppy in Breed at both The East of England Agricultural Society and The National Gundog Association. Away from the show ring, Andy was also honoured with the opportunity to judge at Border Union Agricultural Society. Crufts saw Baileydale Blaze A Trail being placed Reserve in Undergraduate Dog, while CH Bilbo Baggins By Baileydale JW ShCM achieved 2nd place in Special Working Dog.

2013

Bilbo Baggins By Baileydale JW ShCM was awarded Best Opposite Sex at The Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show. Crufts saw Bilbo Baggins By Baileydale JW ShCM achieving 3rd place in Limit Dog, while Baileydale Miss Busybody was awarded Reserve in Special Puppy Bitch.

2012

A lovely Crufts highlight for Bilbo Baggins By Baileydale JW ShCM, who was placed 2nd in Special Working Dog, alongside Sandylands Spring Blossom For Baileydale JW ShCM, who achieved 3rd in Mid Limit Bitch.

2011

A very special milestone for Bilbo Baggins By Baileydale JW, who successfully achieved his Show Gundog Working Certificate.

2009

Sandylands Spring Blossom For Baileydale JW ShCM was awarded The Rocheby Cup at The Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club Championship Show. Baileydale Golly Gosh also received The Carmen Miranda Trophy at the club's Open Show, while Bilbo Baggins By Baileydale proudly achieved his Junior Warrant.

2008

An exceptional highlight was Willokin Bonne Amie With Baileydale JW, who enjoyed an outstanding run of success throughout the show season. Her achievements included Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show at The South of England Gundog, Best Puppy in Show at The Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society, and Reserve Best Puppy in Show at South West Essex Canine Association. She also achieved Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club, before adding Best Minor Puppy in Show at The East Anglian Labrador Retriever Club.

2006

A lovely Crufts result for Bourbon Mist For Baileydale JW, who was placed Reserve in Post Graduate Bitch.

2005

Another Crufts highlight for Baileydale, with Baileydale Bon Bon JW being awarded VHC in Mid Limit Dog, while Lewisan La-Di-Da To Baileydale was placed Reserve in Special Puppy Bitch.

2004

A lovely result for Bourbon Mist For Baileydale JW, who achieved 2nd place in Special Junior Bitch at Crufts.

2001

A particularly special milestone for Baileydale Bon Bon, who won Best Puppy in Show at The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club. He was also awarded The Cranspire Goblet, The Glenfell Shield and The Turcel Trophy, making this a wonderful collection of achievements and a special moment in the Baileydale story.