Northern English Setter Society

First, I would like to say a big thank you to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show. This was my first judging appointment at this level and I really enjoyed the day. It was a shame we could not be outdoors as the hall is not the biggest, but the committee made some alterations to the ring that allowed the dogs more room to move and that was greatly appreciated, thank you.

Veteran Dog/Bitch

1st Sh.Ch. Canteris Careless Whisper 8yrs young O/B bitch. One who I have judged before and she is still a lovely example of our breed. Sweetest expression with a kind dark eye, good length of neck into oblique shoulders, has retained her topline and moves with ease belying her age. Thank you for bringing her back to me.

2nd Canonsett Crazy Love 8yrs young B/B/T dog. He was clearly enjoying his day out today and what a joy to have him still moving so freely, he really did not look his age. He just paddled bit coming towards me. Kind expression with a lovely dark eye, kept his topline on the move, great use of his tail.

Minor Puppy Dog/Bitch

1st Gemsett Ice Cold in Alex O/B bitch 7 months old. This little girl certainly exudes confidence, elegance and class. She moves so positively with fabulous tail action; I could not take my eyes off her. Prettiest of heads with a hint of mischief in her dark eyes, lovely arched neck into correct lay of shoulder. Deep chest with plenty of heart room with a well-muscled rear end. Not a small bitch but one I loved and could have taken home. R.B.B & B.P.I.S.

2nd Hawklawn Snazzy Jazzy 7mths B.B.T. bitch This bitch is built on a smaller frame than 1 but is so well put together and I am sure will swap places with 1 many times. Exquisite feminine head with a dark kind eye, good topline with great tail action.

3rd Bumblecorn Ash of Tattay

Puppy Dog/Bitch

1st Silvamoon Storm Trooper for Phensett 11mths B.B.T dog, Masculine of heads, leading into a strong neck and well developed shoulders, he has a strong topline with plenty of bone and substance. He has plenty of heart room with strong quarters to power his big frame. He could have done with a much bigger ring as he is a big mover.

2nd Kenaiteen Feta Balvenie 9 months O.B bitch. This young bitch has a kind eye and a gentle expression. Good length of neck into good shoulders with a lovely straight front a short compact body with good rear angulation, just not as confident or mature as 1 today.

3rd Ravensett Giovanni

Junior Dog

1st Glenmaurangi Starman 17 months B.B.T dog, a dog I have admired before and he oozes ring presence. Was pleased to award him his last JW point today, just needs to mature now. A lovely kind masculine head with a gentle eye. Lovely front assembly into deep chest with strong hindquarters. A bit rangy at this age, but in time I think he will trouble the best of them. In good coat for his age, another that needs a bigger ring to see his movement but he coped well today.

2nd Dalreavoch Northern Caper 15 months B.B dog, good head on this youngster, lean muscular neck. In good coat for his age, just tended to crab a little on the move today.

Yearling Dog

1st Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie 20 months B.B dog. This young dog moves with such enthusiasm it was a joy to watch as he moved effortlessly around the ring, his handler did well to hold on. Lean head with dark eyes, plenty of heart room, strong hind-quarters with an ever-lashing tail lots of substance and muscle tone to this young boy. He did not disappoint me today.

Graduate Dog

1st Hartsettt Flash Dance 2 ½ yr O.B dog. This young man ticked the boxes in this class today, such a melting kind expression which I fell for, not over done in any way. Strong muscular neck into a good lay of shoulder, a good strong topline with a happy tail. Moved with drive and purpose. Considered him for higher honours.

2nd Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie

Just unlucky to meet 1 in this class as I felt 1 had more maturity today.

3rd Ravensett Carnelian at Redbornstoke

Post Graduate Dog

1st Hawklawn Khamsin at Balvenie 2 ½ yr old O/B dog, also another I have judged before and he has grown into a very handsome boy. Pleased to see he is fulfilling his potential. Gentle masculine head with a kind dark eye. Elegant length of neck into a well laid shoulder, deep set ribs. Solid topline with strong hind-quarters. Would have loved to see him striding around a bigger ring, worthy of top honours and sure his day will come.

2nd Wandsfell Call the the Shots at Oaklawn nearly 3yr old O/B male. Another I have admired from the ring side, moved with plenty of drive, masculine gentle expression. Just would have preferred a bit more coat to the fill the picture.

3rd Upperwood Michaelmas Man.

Limit Dog

1st Canteris Cool for Catz 3 ½ yr old B.B Dog. This young dog is certainly coming to his best now. Kind gentle expression on a masculine head, not overdone in any way. Strong arched neck into a well laid shoulder strong in his body with plenty of substance, strong level topline with lovely lashing tail. Moved with purpose and drive, lots of ring expression. R.B.D

2nd Stardene Montgomery of Redbornstoke 5yr old B.B.T dog. This dog is built on working lines and what a handsome man he is. The gentlest of souls, just waiting for a sneaky cuddle from a judge. Alert expression with the gentlest of eyes, solidly built with plenty of heart room, really enjoying his day out and I certainly enjoyed judging him thank you.

Open Dog

1st Mariglen Fetlar Caspellwynd 5 yr old B.B dog. This dog certainly needs no introduction. Oozes ring presence and floated around the ring, so light on his toes but moves with real purpose. I judged him as a young dog and he has just improved as time has gone on. Most handsome expression with the kindest eyes. Arched neck into oblique shoulders, fabulous straight front with a deep set rib with plenty of heart room, well-muscled hindquarters and an ever-happy tail. So pleased to have gone over him now as an established male. Easily B.D and B.I.S

Junior Bitch

1st Ultra Violet B.B.T 14 months bitch, Sweet young lady with a lean head and dark eye. Carrying a bit more weight than necessary which did not help her movement today.

Special Yearling

1st Wansleydale Cointreau for Shadymoore O/B bitch, I have admired this young lady many times at the ring side and she was certainly worth waiting for. Sweetest of heads, with a kind dark eye. Lengthy arched neck into a well laid shoulder, deep well sprung rib with a good rear engine to power her around the ring. Moved true and elegantly, loved her.

2nd Wansleydale Frangelico for Mirkwood B.B.T bitch. Did not realize that 1 & 2 are sisters, No. 2 looks more mature than 1. Although carrying a bit more weight than needed so spoilt her movement today.

Graduate Bitch

1st Wansleydale Frangelico for Mirkwood

Limit Bitch

1st Alolfrana Kansas Kate at Moorbrook B.B.T bitch, looking at my notes it starts with a lashing tail, what a happy young lady this bitch is. Prettiest expression with a hint of naughtiness in her eyes. She is starting to come to her best now with masses of good quality coat to complete the picture, moved effortlessly around the ring today using her well angulated hindquarters and that ever-lashing tail. B.B & R.B.I.S.