• Show Date: 06/07/2023
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Shelagh Tolladay Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 20/11/2023

East Of England Agricultural Society

Breed: Irish Setter

I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging your lovely dogs. Huge thanks to my very efficient stewards, Sue and Angie for keeping everything running smoothly. 955. Irish Setter - Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST​2107 - Pickyard Belvedere (Miss B L Yardley) Very raw baby of just 6 months. Racy in outline with a masculine head of good proportions. Typical puppy movement, just needs time to develop. 956. Irish Setter - Puppy Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2101 - Ferasheen Hot Proper Tea (Mrs K & Miss G Sloane) Smart puppy of 9 months. Good balance, deep chest and well ribbed for his age. Handsome head with a soft expression. Moved steadily on an easy stride. 2ND​2098 - Casachared Connors Delaney (Mrs Sa Shepherd) Different style to winner. This puppy has a masculine head displaying a dark eye and kind expression. Good body properties with excellent width to his hindquarters which he used to advantage on the move. Just preferred head of 1st. 3RD​2107 - Pickyard Belvedere (Miss B L Yardley) 957. Irish Setter - Junior Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0 1ST​2049 - Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby (Mrs S Cole) Loved this youngster for his size and breed type. Excellent front assembly with good forechest. Balanced, well ribbed body with gently sloping topline. Most gorgeous head with a melting expression. Moved really well holding a firm topline and correct tail carriage. 2ND​2052 - Riverbrue Ophelia Winky JW (Mr B A & Miss C Crocker & Lewis) Litter brother to 1st. He presents a racy outline both stacked and on the move. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Beautiful head and expression with raised eyebrows. It was difficult to separate these two quality dogs but winner just clinched it with his movement. 3RD​2080 - Quensha Remember The Name (Miss A & Miss R Levene & Lewis) 958. Irish Setter - Yearling Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 1 1ST​2046 - Kerryfair Just Be JW (Mrs S & Miss K & Miss E Chorley-Newton & Chorley & Flinders) Impressive young dog with a gorgeous head and melting expression. Strong, arched neck set cleanly into well laid shoulders. Good bend of stifle and lovely tight feet. Moved with style and drive. Loved his attitude ! 2ND​2084 - Thendara Big Love (Mrs D & Mr J Milligan-Bott & Bott) Lots to like about this young dog. Classic head proportions with a lovely soft eye. Clean and balanced outline with good neck leading smoothly into good shoulder placement. Just preferred movement of winner. 3RD​2081 - Harreds Lachlan at Stylersetts (Mr K & Mrs L R Macaulay) 959. Irish Setter - Novice Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2049 - Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby (Mrs S Cole) 2ND​2101 - Ferasheen Hot Proper Tea (Mrs K & Miss G Sloane) 3RD​2090 - Quensha Thinking Out Loud at Bransett (Mrs D & Miss J Parsons) 960. Irish Setter - Debutant Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST​2090 - Quensha Thinking Out Loud at Bransett (Mrs D & Miss J Parsons) Good shape and balance to this young dog. Well developed body for his age. Handsome head, dark eye and soft expression. Clean, slightly arched neck. Stands on good tight feet. On the move he holds a firm topline but I would have liked a little more animation. 962. Irish Setter - Post Graduate Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0 1ST​2057 - Riverbrue Cast No Shadow On Haverley (Miss A Dufrat). This dog has good balance with nothing overdone at all. He is soundly constructed with good bone and substance. Masculine head of correct proportions. Super neck flowing cleanly into shoulders. Best mover in the class. 2ND​2038 - Corranroo Celtic Storm (Mr G C & Mrs J Bayne) Longer cast than winner but still balanced throughout. Straight front, deep chest. Good bend of stifle. Pleasing head and expression. Sound and positive movement. 3RD​2063 - Suteresett Rum Tum Tugger (Mrs T & Miss G Gisby) 963. Irish Setter - Mid Limit Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1ST​2043 - Riverbrue Soldier On (Miss D K Brown) This quality dog has breed type in abundance. He is refined and balanced throughout with no hint of exaggeration. Super head and expression. Wide, powerful hindquarters enabled him to move with drive. Loved his ever lashing tail. 2ND​2070 - Gwendariff in The Limelight with Gilliegrae JW ShCM (Mr G J & Mrs G A Hart) Displays a balanced body with a clean and racy outline. Lovely head and expression. Good front and rear assemblies. On the move he holds a firm topline with good tail carriage. 964. Irish Setter - Limit Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2053 - Riverbrue Wonderwall at Hernwood (Mr B A & Miss C Crocker & Lewis) This dog commanded my attention immediately as he has such ring presence. His most handsome head is long and lean with lovely dark eyes beneath his raised brows. Strong, slightly arched neck flows into correct shoulder placement. Ribs carried well back to strong loin and powerful, well muscled hindquarters. His movement was effortless and ground covering displaying great reach and drive with his precise footfall. In the challenge he stepped up a gear to take CC and BOB. Delighted to see him shortlisted in the group. 2ND​2062 - Suteresett King of Hearts JW (Mrs T & Miss G Gisby) Unlucky to meet winner on such form. Masculine head with a lovely dark eye giving a soft expression. Lovely balance with well ribbed body. Gently sloping topline to correct tailset. Displayed sound movement. 3RD​2086 - Kerryfair Please Please Me Corphin (Mrs L A Murchison) 965. Irish Setter - Open Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1 1ST​2041 - Sh Ch Quensha Take A Bow (Mr P, Mr G T & Mrs A Bott, Allen & Morgan) A real favourite of mine who I have done well before. He is quality from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. He possesses the most gorgeous head and expression. His clean and racy outline just flows without any exaggeration. Good balance of forehand and rear assembly. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Covered the ground with ease holding a firm topline with lashing tail. RCC 2ND​2103 - Sh Ch Riverbrue Alchemist Amidst Kespas JW (Mr K & Mrs P Stockton) Beautiful head and expression on this dog who is full of quality. Good depth and balanced angulation. Well ribbed body and firm muscular loin. Covered the ground well on a lengthy stride. 3RD​2094 - Sh Ch Lynwood Hocus Pocus at Settesoli JW (Mrs J P Russell) 966. Irish Setter - Veteran Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2095 - Strathmead Huckleberry of Settesoli (Mrs J P Russell) What a lovely example of the breed. Such a handsome head with a gentle expression. Balanced throughout with good bone and substance. Well ribbed with lovely finish to his croup. Moved on a free and easy stride. Best Veteran 2ND​2087 - Pawsword Paperback Writer for Corphin (Mrs L A Murchison) Another lovely dog with lots of attributes. Classical head with dark eye, raised brows and low set ears. Balanced angulation, good depth of brisket. Moved well. 3RD​2085 - Anlory Keltic Legend (Mrs S A Mohan) 967. Irish Setter - Special Beginners Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1ST​2098 - Casachared Connors Delaney (Mrs Sa Shepherd) 968. Irish Setter - Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2047 - Kerryfair Misty Dawn (Mrs S & Miss K & Miss E Chorley-Newton & Chorley & Flinders) Loved this 6 month old puppy. She has all the essentials. Such a pretty head of correct proportions. Lovely dark eye giving her a melting expression. Well ribbed for her age. So balanced and coordinated. She impressed me on the move BPIB 2ND​2092 - Shelindair Sing to A Rainbow (Miss Ewa Poplawska) Lots to like about this puppy. She is balanced with a feminine head and clean over her neck and shoulders. Handler just needs to work on getting her to cooperate. 3RD​2104 - Meldor-Sett Fairy Lily at Dawnmaen TAF (Mrs J S Thomas) 969. Irish Setter - Puppy Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2048 - Kerryfair Misty Rose (Mrs S & Miss K & Miss E Chorley-Newton & Chorley & Flinders) Lovely shape and balance to this puppy who I see is litter sister to BP. She too is very pretty with a soft expression. Slightly arched neck set cleanly into correct shoulder placement. Good bend of stifle. Moved happily with a lashing tail. 2ND​2092 - Shelindair Sing to A Rainbow (Miss Ewa Poplawska) 3RD​2054 - Casachared Constance Tally of Aubanjon (Mrs G Dale) 970. Irish Setter - Junior Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 0 1ST​2079 - Riverbrue Ophelia Jubbly (Mrs L Leach) Beautiful young lady who is so pretty with lovely raised brows and dark well shaped eyes. She is so well constructed with good bone and substance. Balanced forehand and rear assembly. Stands on lovely tight feet. Covered the ground well with accurate footfall. 2ND​2067 - Riverbrue Ophelia Love Glennara (Mrs K A Hall) Litter sister to winner and a very close decision. I’m sure they will change places many times. A very pretty girl who displays a balanced outline both stacked and on the move. Moved with reach and drive holding her shape well. 3RD​2082 - Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow (Imp Pol) (Miss C L Markey) 971. Irish Setter - Yearling Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 0 1ST​2079 - Riverbrue Ophelia Jubbly (Mrs L Leach) 2ND​2082 - Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow (Imp Pol) (Miss C L Markey) I really liked this feminine young lady for size and type. She has substance and nothing is overdone. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Moved on a free and easy stride. 3RD​2065 - Harreds Lillie (Mr P J Hall) 972. Irish Setter - Novice Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 0 1ST​2079 - Riverbrue Ophelia Jubbly (Mrs L Leach) 2ND​2082 - Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow (Imp Pol) (Miss C L Markey) 3RD​2083 - Quensha Galway Girl (Mrs D E Mcdonald) 973. Irish Setter - Debutant Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST​2088 - Penwyn Keeping Faith (Mr I & Mrs P A Pallister) Well constructed and balanced young lady with good depth of chest and pronounced sternum. Classic head with good stop and raised brows. Such a happy girl on the move with her lashing tail. 974. Irish Setter - Graduate Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 0 1ST​2066 - Glennara Cherry Cola JW (Mrs K A Hall) Liked her for her breed type, quality bone and substance. Feminine head with dark expressive eyes. Good reach of neck flows into well laid shoulders. Balanced angulation fore and aft with super tight feet. Moved with style and drive. 2ND​2088 - Penwyn Keeping Faith (Mr I & Mrs P A Pallister) 3RD​2064 - Gwendariff Picknmix (Mr D Gomez) 975. Irish Setter - Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 1 1ST​2039 - Corranroo Rainbow Shimmer (Mr G C & Mrs J Bayne) A very pretty young lady with excellent confirmation. Deep brisket, tight elbows. Very clean and balanced outline. Good width to her strong hindquarters. Sound and fluid movement. 976. Irish Setter - Mid Limit Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 1 1ST​2051 - Riverbrue Snoozeulose (ai) (Mr B A & Miss A Crocker & Frost) My notes say “Wow!” What a super young lady. There is nothing I would change about her. Love her overall shape, balance, size and breed type. She has the prettiest of heads with dark eyes beneath raised brows giving her that quizzical expression. Reachy neck into correct shoulder placement. Excels in front assembly. Well developed body with good spring of rib and strong loin. Muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Her effortless movement was a joy to watch as she flowed around the ring with style displaying great reach and drive. Handled to perfection to take the CC. 2ND​2097 - Kerrimere Red Ribbon JW (Mr J E & Mrs C A Sharman & Jennings-Sharman) Feminine head of correct proportions and a soft, gentle expression. She has substance and strength with good quality bone. Gently sloping topline which she held firm on the move. 3RD​2075 - Jonola Firebird (Mrs I M Hillocks) 977. Irish Setter - Limit Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 0 1ST​2073 - Riverbrue Be Here Now (Mrs D G Heppell) Really liked this pretty young lady. She is very eye catching with lovely make, shape and balance. Her neck is strong and slightly arched. Balanced front and rear assemblies. Well ribbed body. Covered the ground well on a long stride. 2ND​2044 - Quensha Family Portrait for Teleri (Mrs P A M Catling) Feminine young lady with good body proportions. Lovely balance to her forehand. Ribs carried well back. Gently sloping topline with correct tailset. Sound and positive on the move. 3RD​2077 - Gwendariff Chilli Powder (Mrs L S Jones) 978. Irish Setter - Open Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2050 - Sh Ch Riverbrue Gloriana (Mr B A Crocker) Well, what can I say about this well known lady. She is so refined and elegant. She has power and substance without losing any of her femininity. Best of heads with beautiful chiselling and melting expression. She is sheer quality and perfectly balanced from any angle. She moves with such grace and style. In the challenge she had to give way to her daughter who pushed her hard all the way RCC. 2ND​2045 - Sh Ch Teleri Indian Summer (ai) JW (Mrs P A M Catling) Very feminine with quality bone and substance. Loved her overall shape and balance. Good length of neck, straight front. Strength in rear. Super firm topline. Moved well with accurate footfall. 3RD​2060 - Twoacres Promise of Spring with Avacet (Mrs M Elkins) 979. Irish Setter - Veteran Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST​2042 - Gwendariff Lily The Pink (Miss L Bougen) Well constructed 7 year old with a classical head and dark expressive eyes. Good bone and balance. Clean neck leading into correct front assembly. Held a firm topline on the move. 980. Irish Setter - Special Beginners Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0 1ST​2082 - Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow (Imp Pol) (Miss C L Markey) Best Special Beginner and delighted to watch her win SB Group 3. Well done. 2ND​2099 - Glenvarna Cover Girl (Mrs Sa Shepherd) Substantial young lady who is feminine with a kind expression. Well angulated quarters. Moved much better in this class 3RD​2102 - Follybrook Firefly (Mrs H Stevens) 

 Judge : Shelagh Tolladay