Crufts

It was truly an honour and a pleasure and I cannot begin to describe how much I enjoyed judging such a quality entry and of the immense pride that I felt for all of my Exhibitors who all really “showed their socks off” and presented their beloved Irish Setters to such a high standard, despite the slippery carpet, but sadly there are never enough prize cards to give to everyone. Also a big thank you to my stewards Tracey and Robyn …. we worked well together !

  Veteran Dog (10 entries, 1 abs)

  1st Milligan-Bott & Bott's Sh Ch Thendara Commitment JW

  This dog really shows himself on the move, lovely head and expression, super outline, best of coats, well presented.

  2nd Edwards' Gwendariff Ps I Love You Bonhomie JW

  Lovely type with everything to like, noble head and expression, good front and feet, well presented, showy mover.

  3rd Murison's Redclyst Javert

  Another lovely dog, good head and expression, good overall type, in good coat.

  Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry, 0 abs)

  1st Kniveton & Danks-Kemish's Alolfrana May King A Scene for Orstone

  A lovely 9 months old youngster, gentle head and expression, lovely shape, moved well for one so young with confidence and a happy waggy tail.

  Puppy Dog (4 entries, 1 abs)

  1st Tuite's Porschet Out and About

  Kind head and expression, good depth, front and feet, pleasing in outline, moved ok.

  2nd Danks-Kemish's Copper's Welcome to The Party at Alolfrana (Imp Swe)

  Gentle head, nice shape, a little unsettled on the slippery carpet, moved ok.

  3rd Purves' Grousehill Dream Boy

  Overall good in outline and moved nicely.

  Junior Dog (9 entries, 0 abs)

  1st Lauwers' Oakdene to Be Continued

  Masculine head but with a lovely eye and expression, good depth, front, bone and feet, pleased in outline, in good coat, moved well.

  2nd Needs' Covarney It Takes Time

  Nice shape, masculine head and expression, good front and feet, in good coat, moved happily.

  3rd Janik's Guess Who's Back Ankalima (Jrclwinner, Pijrwinner, V-Ce Europen Jr)

  Nice type, noble in head, good bone and feet, pleasing shape, moved ok.

  Yearling Dog (11 entries, 1 abs)

  1st Hemmings' Orlanset Mandolin

  Lovely shape flowing in outline, noble head and expression, good front, bone and feet, good body properties and coat, excellently handled, moved well.

  2nd Beresford's Jetsetter Wind of Dreams (Imp Rus)

  Dare I say … my notes say “naughty but nice” … quizzical expression, good front and feet, lovely shape and coat, happy mover.

  3rd Murray's Bluebyeyou Love Affair at Derrydore

  Nice head and expression, pleasing in outline, moved ok.

  Graduate Dog (25 entries, 1 abs)

  1st Webb & Danks-Kemish's Alolfrana Azzaro Beside Redeshka

   Good head, noble expression, lovely eye, good in outline, good coat and moved nicely.

  2nd Nicholls' Strathmead Alexei

  Gentle head, good bone and feet, lovely shape, good coat, moved well.

  3rd Robinson Slater's Kerryfair Lucky Seven

  Lovely head and expression, nice shape, good bone, moved well.

  Post Graduate Dog (16 entries, 0 abs)

  1st Deighton's Oakdene Schiehallion (Imp Bel)

  Masculine lovely head and expression, good front, bone and feet, lovely shape, flowing outline, good coat, nice mover.

  2nd Boyce's Forfarian's Secret Admirer

  Lovely type, good bone and feet, nice head and expression, good outline and in good coat, moved ok.

  3rd Macdonald's Redclyst Head Full of Dreams

  Lovely type, nice head and expression, good bone and feet, well bodied, moved ok.

  Mid Limit Dog (15 entries, 3 abs)

  1st Pym, Bott & Milligan-Bott's Thendara Marshmello JW

  Lovely type, noble head, kind expression, good front, bone and feet, lovely shape, good coat, happy mover.

  2nd Pike's Redclyst Boris

  Lovely type and shape, good front and feet, kind head and expression, good coat, nice mover.

  3rd Hunnybun's Riverbrue Imperial Spritz

  Another lovely type with a nice head and expression, good bone, front and feet, moved well.

  Limit Dog (14 entries, 4 abs)

  1st & Res CC Crocker & Lewis' Riverbrue Morning Glory

  A really eye catching dog … lovely head and expression, good front, bone and feet, flowing outline, super coat, stylish on the move.

  2nd Pym's Thendara The Watchmaker

  Lovely type with a lovely head and expression, good bone and feet, good in outline, moved well.

  3rd Lorrimer's Kerrimere Classique

  Lovely type, kind head and expression, good front, bone and feet, nice outline and coat, moved well.

  Open Dog (16 entries, 1 abs)

  1st & CC Stockton's Sh Ch Riverbrue Alchemist Amidst Kespas JW

  What can I say but “absolutely fabulous” …. stood like a picture, moved like a dream and shown to perfection …. lovely head and expression, flowing outline, in super coat … well done !

  2nd Edwards' Sh Ch Gwendariff Ucan't missme Bonhomie

  Everything to like, lovely type, lovely shape, good head and expression, good mover.

  3rd Lauwers' Int Ch/ch Oakdene Que Due Bonheur Jch

  Lovely shape, coat and condition, noble head and expression, moved well.

  Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (11 entries, 2 abs)

  1st Pike's Redclyst Boris

  2nd Murray's Bluebyeyou Love Affair at Derrydore

  3rd Poole's Teleri Summer Nights (ai)