Boston & District Canine Society

Breed: ENGLISH SETTERS

Judge: Wendy King (Byztsar) 

Thank you for coming, very much appreciated.

PUPPY 4:0

1 BP Gundog Puppy Group 4 SHARYNX GLACIER ICE (D) 6 month Blue Belton: Mr G Ridsill

Carried well defined head elegantly on and off the move, lovely stop and skull construction going into long, softly crested neck. Front construction sound,strong bone throughout. Much maturing and balance to come especially in the rear to match with front. Would be improved with more muscle tone. On the move reached out and drove well, should lose the general ‘rolling action’ over topline.

2 HAWKLAWN HYPERION WITH CANTERWEY (D) 8 month Tri : Evans & Williamson

Sound head construction carried well on the move. Good angulation fore and aft so whilst rather better balance overall at this stage of growth than 1, not so sound and strong on forequarters as 1, and less toned. Moved well holding a better topline than 1 but with less eagerness and drive.

JUNIOR 3:0

1 BOB SILVAMOON STORM TROOPER FOR PHENSET (D) 1 year Tri : Bryant & Hollis

This dog showed style and promise. Clean outline, keen and well constructed head held by lean, correctly muscled neck. Forequarter construction excellent with good depth, sound bone construction throughout on neat feet. Well sprung ribs to muscled loin, balancing out at rear with equal soundness and angulation. Tail well set. Strong drive and reach holding topline and head well on the move.

2 SORBUS ABOUT LAST NIGHT WITH QUENSHA (B) 15 month Liver Belton: Bott, Allen & Morgan

A lovely elegant bitch well balanced. Sound, elegant head and neck construction. Angulation nicely balanced fore and aft, with muscletone to match, neat feet, topline going smoothly to slightly arched loin. On the move good reach and drive, with more elegance than 1. Unfortunate she was spooked from the off.

POST GRADUATE 5:1

1 BOB SILVAMOON STORM TROOPER FOR PHENSET

2 VALSETT STARLITE INDIGO SKY (B) Almost 3 year Blue Belton: Mr & Mrs J W Watkin

Good head and neck construction going into shoulders smoothly. Good angulation fore and aft , well sprung ribs and muscled loin going to strong hindquarter construction. For me her front appeared slightly more feminine than the rear, knocking her away from being completely balanced in stack and on the move, so whilst this lady showed her true elegance in movement, energy seemed lost in the counterbalance.

OPEN 2:1

1 CANTERIS COOL FOR CATZ JW (D) 3 & half year Blue Belton: Jennings-Sharman & Sharman

Well constructed forequarters and hindquarters, ribs well sprung and beautifully muscled throughout. Lovely style of reach and drive on the move holding topline well. A lovely balanced body from forequarters to rear. Today the head, neck to forequarters appeared not quite as elegant or well defined in construction as some previously seen .

Breed: IRISH SETTERS

Judge: Wendy King (Byztsar)

With many thanks to all; a lovely turn out, very much appreciated.

PUPPY 3:0

1 BP Gundog Puppy Group 1 Puppy Group 1

GRAYRIGGE MYSTRAL WIND WITH ALANASETT (D) 11 months Mr P & Mrs F Davis

Well balanced dog in great condition, racy in style . Head and skull well proportioned with good width, showing defined stop and brow. Mischievous, alert dark eyes, ears set low and back allowing elegant neck to be clearly shown. Smoothly running to gentle sloping topline, angulation in forequarters and hind correct and balanced. Toned throughout . On the move elegant, with smooth energy demonstrating excellent reach and drive, holding topline well. I loved the sound quality of this dog.

2 GWENDARIFF LOOK THIS WAY TO WYNJILL (B) 11 months Mrs J E Holley

Racy in style not so elegant in herself yet as 1. Head construction lacking in definition compared with 1 and front angulation also not as good as 1. Overall appeared a little out of balance, a little short with heavier rear construction than front reflected on the move, lacking the smooth elegance of 1. Balan

JUNIOR 9:3

1 BOB Gundog Group 4 GLENVARNA MONTEREY (D) 14 months Mr K & Mrs E Swainston

Well balanced already. Head and skull structure well defined. Similarly neck moderately long and muscular running smoothly into gentle sloping topline with correct tail set. Deep chest with ribcage well sprung going into defined, strong loin. Strong bones and gently toned muscle throughout, balanced angulation fore and aft together with neat feet and soft coat, this boy delivered a stylish elegance combined with substance. Achieved a smooth elegance covering the ground, improving the more he was moved. I hope he remains so stylish without heaviness as he matures.

2 GRAYRIGGE MYSTRAL WIND WITH ALANASETT

POST GRADUATE 10:4

1 GLENVARNA MONTEREY (D) Mr K & Mrs E Swainston

2 GWENDARIFF HOT TICKET JW (B) 20 months Miss L Bougen

This bitch held herself with elegance throughout. Overall good definition throughout head and skull, slightly long in muzzle, ears set well back. Good deep chest, front a little straight with rear construction more angulated. Correct topline shown when stood well. Overall a sound, racy girl, who held topline well on super movement throughout. Not as balanced as 1, not showing the quiet style and assured attitude of 1.

OPEN 6:2

1 KERRIMERE INDISCREET (D) 4 years Sharman & Jennings-Sharman

An elegant young man with plenty of substance overall. Well defined head and skull structure (personally didn’t like shaved ears) set on elegant neck going into gently sloping topline. Chest deep going to slim but well toned loin, to well angulated and well toned hindquarters. Balanced, sound dog maintaining some smooth raciness in movement. Close contention to BOB, preferred BOB’s style, attitude and presentation today.

2 DEEVONVILLE SANTANA ShCM (D) 7 years Mrs D G Heppell

This dog was in great trim, with well toned muscle throughout with a defined loin. Appearing slightly heavier than 1 in outline, forequarter and chest construction not quite as sound as 1. Heavier on the move, didn’t have the elegance of 1. Lovely to see maintained quality for the dog, as well as in presentation.