Sire: ENGLISH CH. Xanthos Tom Foolery J.W. 1cc. (Top puppy in UK in '99) - Dam: Willowlawn The Gypsy Queen
Whelped ~ 14/7/2000
Hips 2/5, Elbows 0/0
Clear heart, and Clear eye certificate.

Merlin has gained his Australin Title, with a RU BiG, and multiple groups, and gained 2nd place Junior Dog class GRC Sept 2000 under Mr M. Philpott with the following critique:

"13 months. Close up to winner. Very nice head and expression. Good front and shoulder.Level topline and good body. Good hind quarters. moved well, and in excellent coat. Well handled"

2nd Place, Open Dog Class, Sept 2003 GRC show, judge Mr. F Hayton, said of Merlin:

"Impressive mid gold dog, appealing head, dark pigmentation, classic front, level topline, short coupled, moved and shown very well, would love to see him in full coat"

Merlins Sire - Eng. Ch. Xanthos Tom Foolery J.W.

"Tom" was the top Puppy of the year in 1999 and went on to be Top Golden Retriever of the Year 2002. He is a Best Exhibit in Gundog Group Winner beating over 3,000 dogs for this top award. Owned and Bred by Heather Morse Xanthos Kennels UK"

Sire: Aust Champion Montego Phantom Opera - Dam: Montego Ring My Belle
Hips 3.4, Elbows 0/0
Maurice has a clear heart, and a clear eye certificate dated 20/7/01.

Ch. Skyebelle Maurice wins Best in Show at NSW Golden Retriever Show May 2005

Critique from Judge Mrs Marilyn Morphett (Breed Specialist) Qld

"Extremely well made dog. Lovely outline with level topline, Beautiful dark eye with soft melting expression. Good bone extending down to lovely cat feet. Deep chest, good Spring of Rib, Compact, Very good body proportions, not extreme in any way. Lovely dense double coat. Well muscled. Moved like a dream, so smooth and effortlessly with reach and drive. It was a pleasure to award him Challene Dog and Best Exhibit in Show."

Ch. Skyebelle Maurice - Runner Up Best in Show SA Golden Retriever Club August 2004 - Judge Mrs M Hean (Arangold Kennels).

Results ~ 1st Place Aust Bred Dog RDCC and Runner Up Best in Show

Critique from Mrs Hean:

"Well balanced short coupled dog. Good layback of Shoulder and good length of upper arm. Dead level topline, pleasing head and expression, well boned. Moved with drive. Beautifully presented and well handled."

Maurice Wins Reserve Dog CC and Runner Up Best in Show NSW GRC September 2003. Critique from Mr B Catterall:

"Very hard decision between 1 and 2 as they are so alike in construction, 1st being slightly more scopey at this age which was the deciding factor. Pale Gold with beautiful soft expression, good neck into well angulated shoulders, level toplline and strong quarters. Very well balanced throughout. Handled and presented beautifully moved with purpose and drive. RCC and Runner Up Best in Show"

Critique from Golden Retriever Nat'l Perth 2002. Judge: Mrs H. Morse:

3rd Place Junior Dog: "Lovely balanced dog, another superb mover, good front and coat. Wonderful in front, not a big dog, but has so much to offer. Utterly sound in every respect, beautiful head and expression, dark eye. Pushed hard to take this class, a trio of top quality males who could easily change places another day."

Maurice won first place Inter Dog at W.A. GRC under breed specialist, Mrs L. Kipps, who said of Maurice:

"Very flashy well presented quality pale boy. Lovely head. Neat tight feet with straight front. Well off for forechest and upper arm, and equally well angulated rear construction. Short coupled, dead level topline and tailset. In lovely muscle tone and condition. Moved stylishly with long strides."

Sire: Aust/NZ Champion Dalius Bandmaster (Imp UK) - Dam: Aust. Ch. Montego Airs and Graces
Hips 1-1, Elbows 0/0
Clear Eyes/Clear Heart

"Bailey" has had great success as a sire from limited breedings.

He spent some time in sunny Qld, where he sired 2 litters. His lovely daughter won Puppy in Show at the Qld GRC Show July 2004. He followed this up with a handsome son winning Best Puppy in Show at the South Australian GRC Show in August. He has a super nature and has a zest for life which endears him to all who meet him.

Bailey at the NSW Golden Retriever Show - May 2007

Sire: Ch. Montego Phantom Opera - Dam: Ch. Goldtreve Camrose Belle
Hips 5-5, Elbows 0/0
Clear Eyes/Clear Heart

"Mac" has gained his Australian Championship on Australia Day - very fitting with a Best of Breed and 25 points.

He is loved and adored by Robyn and Harry Maltman, and will now live a life of leisure with the occassional lady friend visiting him.

Well done "Mac"

"Mac" is producing sound, well constructed Goldens, he has winning progeny in the NSW show ring.
He is a son of our great Stud dog Ch. Montego Phantom Opera - available to approved bitches.

Sire: Goldtreve Gamekeeper - Dam: Montego Vanity Fair Hip Score 0/3 ~ Elbows 0/0 Clear ~ Eye Cert, Clear Heart Certificate We would like to welcome "Churchill" to Montego Kennels. We thank Margaret Kerr of Inniscroft Kennels Christchurch New Zealand for this opportunity to bring back to Australia these lovely bloodlines. Watch this page for his development, he will be at stud in the future once passing all his health certification. Enquiries welcomed. Churchill is now 16 months of age and has passed all his health clearances. He is a proven stud dog and is available to approved bitches.