City Of Birmingham Canine Association

City Of Birmingham Canine Association

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee for inviting me to judge Irish Setters. It was an honour to be asked to undertake this appointment. Also thank you to all the exhibitors for entering your dogs and bitches. It was a quality entry with excellent presentation.

Thank you to my 2 stewards who kept the ring running smoothly.

Feet and nails need to be watched, some feet had nails that were so long they were causing feet to splay. This also affected exhibits when moving.

There were also a couple of suspect mouths.

D.C.C & B.V Thendara The Watchmaker V.W.

R.D.C.C Sh Ch Gwendariff Ucan’tmissme Bonhomie J/W

B.C.C & B.O.B Sh Ch Riverbrue Gloriana

R.B.C.C Gwendariff Its Numero Uno At Bonhomie

B.P Gwendariff Sky Diver (IKC)

DOGS

S.B.D – 1 (0)

1. Mrs J Hearn - Cataluna Light Of My Soul

V.D – 3 (0)

1. Mrs S Pym - Thendara The Watchmaker VW

I judged this boy at an open show about 7 years ago, and I was so pleased to be able to see how he has matured and fulfilled the early promise I knew he had. Over the last 6 months this dog has looked the best he ever has. He belies his age and was presented in fabulous hard condition with excellent dark coat and feathering. He has a masculine head but gives a soft expression, eyes of correct shape and colour, ears well set. Correct length of neck, good shoulder placement, with a gently sloping topline which he held on the move. He used his well muscled quarters to take him round the ring effortlessly lashing his tail all the way. Excellent head carriage. He is a credit to both the breeder and handler. I was happy to award this boy the CC and his title. Thank you for bringing him. DCC & BV

2. Miss J Greenan – Anlory Aiden

This boy is well balanced and of a good size. Plenty of bone and standing on good feet. Good depth of chest and strong hindquarters which he used to cover the ground when moving round the ring.

3. Mrs J Macdonald – Redclyst Maxius

M.P.D. – 4 (0)

1. Miss G & Miss D Broad- Thendara Traitor Among Ermebrook

Just a baby but what a promising boy. Still a little loose on movement but he is developing as he should for his age. Gentle expression with eyes of a lovely dark colour & shape, good neck & topline which he held stacked and on the move. He was enjoying his day, good luck for the future.

2. Mrs L & Mr A Walker – Gwendariff Hanky Panky (IKC) NAF

This boy has a good head with correct eye and ear placement. Well off for bone and stands on good feet. Moved well and held his topline using his tail.

3. Mrs G & Mr G Hart – Gwendariff You’re A Wee Monkey At Gilliegrae

P.D. – 6 (0)

1. Miss C Neill & Miss R Ellrich – Gwendariff Sky Diver (IKC)

Good head with dark eyes and raised brows, square finish to muzzle. Straight front, Well boned legs with straight front, plenty of depth to his chest with a good topline. Hind quarters strong, enabling him to move soundly round the ring. BPIB

2. Mr G & Miss K Jacobs & Bernard – Forfarian Fancy Footwork

12 months old with a masculine head, dark eye and good ear placement. Good neck and shoulders, deep chest. Good topline and tail carriage with strong hind quarters.

3. Miss E Kassube & Mr R French – Thendara Hot Diamond And Cararua

J.D. – 8 (1)

1. Mrs M Aldridge – Clonageera Winner takes All

A well made boy with plenty of substance and balance. His head is well proportioned with raised brows, good eyes and ear placement. Good neck and shoulders, excellent depth of chest, strong loin. Well muscled behind which enabled him to move freely and soundly. Stood on good feet.

2. Mrs S Edwards – Copper’s Get Off My Cloud By Bonhomie

A well coated dog who is mature for his age. Lovley dark coat and good feathering. Masculine head with gentle expression, good eyes and ear set. Strong neck and topline, good depth of chest and well muscled hindquarters. Covered the ground well when moving round the ring

3. Mrs R Danks-Kemish – Alolfrana All I Ask Of Eveandabec

Y.D. – 3 (1)

1. Mrs M Aldridge – Clonageera Winner takes All

 As 1st in Junior Dog

2. Mrs J Russell – Tiroen Touch of Magic By Settesoli (imp KCJ) JW

Not the easiest boy to show. His head is balanced with dark eyes and well set ears front legs straight, well laid shoulder, deep body, well ribbed back. Moved well once settled.

G.D. – 7 (0)

1. Miss J & Mrs D Parsons – Quensha Thinking Out Loud At Bransett

2 year old dog, good head with dark eyes, raised brows giving a cheeky irish expression. He was presented in good condition with a rich dark chestnut coat. Correct front , standing on neat feet, plenty of forechest, good ribcage and strong over his loin. He was well muscled in his hindquarters and this showed in his movement.

2. Miss J Greenan & Mr D Hopewell – Lochlorien No Offence Julesett JW

Smart young boy, lovely head, dark eye and with a gentle expression, good reach of neck, into good shoulders and straight front. In super condition with strong powerful hindquarters allowing him to move well with drive.

3. Miss A Levene & Mrs R Lewis – Quensha Remember The Name Valasarch

P.G.D. – 4 (0)

1. Mr & Mrs Cohen – Lynwood Merry May King With Shushana

Not a big dog but he is well put together. Shown in good condition and was well presented. Soft dark eye, gentle expression, stands on straight forelegs and tight feet. Chest is deep with well sprung ribs, Sound driving movement.

2. Mr & Mrs Hemmings – Orlanset Mandolin

Lovely dark eye of correct shape and low set ears. Good bone, correct front, good depth to his chest. Strong in topline with correct tail set. Well muscled with effortless movement.

3. Mrs B Berry, Mrs Lynn Morris & Mrs L Fitzmaurice – Brinara Country Boy

L.D. 11 – (1)

1. Miss A Dufrat – Riverbrue Cast No Shadow On Haverley

Not a big dog but everything is in the right place, he was presented in excellent coat and condition. He has a lovely expressive head with correct eye shape and colour, ears are low set, well muscled neck with good shoulder placement. He is straight in front and has nice neat feet. Good depth of chest with well sprung ribs, strong through his loin and hindquarters. He moved purposefully with drive to win this lovely Limit Dog Class.

2. Miss C Prangle & Mrs P Rutherford – Clonageera Touch Of Gold

Presented in excellent condition with plenty of muscle. Masculine head with correct eye shape and colour, low set ears. Good forechest, is straight in front and stands on good feet. Good depth of chest with well sprung ribs, strong through loin and we;; muscled hindquarters. Moved steadily around the ring.

3. Mrs M Hadfield – Staratlanta Get A Wiggle on To Marzanne

0.D. 6 – (1)

1. Mrs S Edwards – Sh Ch Gwendariff Ucan’tmissme Bonhomie

This boy has a nice head, dark eye and expression. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders. His chest is deep with plenty of lung room. He has a strong body and firm topline sloping gently to his tail. Moved with drive off strong hindquarters. Well balanced dog all through and presented immaculately. A worthy champion. RDCC

2. Miss R Ellrich – Sh Ch Ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Absolutelt Marwe’llus (IKC)

Medium size dog, with a masculine head and soft expression, dark eyes with raised brows and low set ears, well sprung ribs and deep chest. Well muscled rear quarters. Well presented

3. Mr & Mrs Hemmings – Sh Ch Orlanset A New Flame

G.C.D 1 (0)

1. Mrs B Berry, Mrs Lynn Morris & Mrs L Fitzmaurice – Brinara Country Boy

3rd in PG. He is not the flashiest boy but is well balanced. He has a masculine head good neck into in well laid shoulders and a clean topline. Moved steadily.

BITCHES

S.B.B – 4 (0)

1. Mrs R Webb – Alolfrana Whole Lotta Love With Redeshka (Ba2)

A feminine bitch with a racy outline. Attractive head, dark kind eye and low set ears. Gently sloping topline and correct tail set. She has good depth to chest, straight legs and compact feet. Presented in lovely coat

2. Mr & Mrs Robinson – Cherrovale Dream Come True

Pretty youngster, good eye shape, good length and depth to her body. Presented in good coat and condition.

3. Mrs H Stevens – Follybrook Firefly

V.B – 5 (2)

1. Mr & Mrs Mugford – Sh Ch Lynwood Abracadabra JW

7 year old. This bitch is elegance all through, nicely chiselled head with soft expression. Good reach of neck into clean shoulders. Presented in full coat and in good muscular condition. She moved around the ring with drive and enthusiasm using her tail correctly.

2. Mrs M Elkins – Sh Ch Twoacres Promise Of Spring With Avacet

An eye catching bitch who is well balanced and was shown in lovely coat and condition. Dark eyes, long elegant neck, good shoulders. Well developed hindquarters which she used to drive around the ring.

3. Mr A White – Paduan Sunny Disposition

M.P.B. – 4 (0)

The 1st 3 puppies in this class are very promising prospects for the future and I’m sure they will change places as they go through their showing career.

1. Miss J & Mrs D Parsons – Quensha Woman In Love At Bransett

Very pretty baby girl, with a feminine head and a pleasing outline. Enjoying her time in the ring. Moved steady for a baby

2. Mrs D Milligan – Bott & Mr J Bott – Thendara Truly

Another promising puppy, well made in lovely dark coat and condition. Strong well muscled hindquarters.

3. Ms C Newland – Thendara Phantasia Over Dnalwen

P.B. – 6 (0)

1. Miss S Roffey – Gwendariff Sky’s The Limit

Feminine head with dark eye and soft expression, good depth of chest, straight legs with nice tight feet. Good muscle tone, well coated and presented, moved well with good head carriage. BPB

2. Mrs J Smith, Mrs D Milligan-Bott & Mr J Bott – Thendara Graff Venus

This bitch is so well put together, substantial but still feminine and elegant. She flows from her head to the tip of her tail. Gentle feminine expression and correct front and rear angulation and well developed hind quarters. Unfortunately she was not co-operating today with her handler and this cost her 1st place.

3. Mrs S, Miss J & Miss N Sturrock – Forfarian Fancy Me

J.B. – 7 (0)

1. Mrs P Rutherford – Clonageera Take A Chance

Attractive head with right amount of work. Good forechest, correct shoulder placement and firm topline. Was in good coat, and is well-muscled. good width to first and second thighs. Moved steadily around the ring using her strong hocks.

2. Mr & Mrs Mugford – Kedalita Abfab For Lynwood JW

Attractive head, good dark eyes, ears set on well. Straight front and good shoulders. Gently sloping topline and well muscled hindquarters. Moved steadily and soundly around the ring.

3. Mrs R Webb – Alolfrana Whole Lotta Love with Redeshka

Y.B. – 7 (0)

1. Mrs R Webb – Alolfrana Whole Lotta Love with Redeshka

 1st in S.B.B

2. Mrs K & Miss G Sloane – Ferasheen Pop The Champers JW

Feminine and racy bitch, good eye shape and expression. Well muscled neck and good forechest, well laid shoulder. Strong hind quarters and moving stylishly around the ring. Just a little over trimmed.

3. Miss C Prangle – Clonageera It’s A New Dawn At Heathclare JW

G.B. – 12 (4)

1. Mrs K Hall – Riverbrue Ophelia Love Glennara JW

Pretty shaped head and dark eye. Shown in good coat and condition. A lovely shape all over. Strong firm topline and well developed hindquarters. Once settled she moves well.

2. Mr & Mrs Mugford – Lynwood Rather Scrumptious JW

She has dark almond shape eyes and soft expression, well muscled neck, firm topline, good depth to her chest, good width to second thigh moved confidently around the ring with good tail carriage.

3. Mrs Marion Hadfield – Covarney Time after Time For Marzanne

P.G.B. – 6 (1)

1. Mr D & Mrs S Hopewell – Krasny Angel Rose

Lovely head, raised brow and dark almond eye, low set ears, clean neck into a gently sloping topline correct tailset. Although this bitch is well off for substance she is still feminine, her front and rear angulations allow her to power around the ring.

2. Mr & Mrs Pallister – Penwyn Keeping Faith

Well constructed and balanced, good depth of chest. Head with good stop and raised brows. A very happy girl moving round the ring using her tail.

3. Mrs J Holley – Gwendariff Thistle Be Jills At Wynjill

L.B. 11 – (3)

1. Mrs M Hadfield – Covarney Estee Avec Marzanne Jw

Lovely outline and well balanced. Excellent head with plenty of work, dark eye, low set ears. Deep chest and well ribbed. Correct topline and well muscled hindquarters. In excellent coat and condition, driving round the ring with good head carriage.

2. Mrs K Hall – Glennara Cherry Cola

Good head, dark eye, strong neck. Good shoulder placement with firm topline. Good bone and stood on neat feet. Shown in excellent coat and condition.

3. Mrs S, Miss J & Miss N Sturrock – Forfarian Tickles Yer Fancy

0.B. 9 – (2)

1. Mr B Crocker – Sh Ch Riverbrue Gloriana

I have watched this bitch from the ring side and I can see why she has won so much. Even though she is now a veteran she is still full of quality and another who belies her age. She was shown in excellent condition both coat and muscle tone. Correct head, low set ears, neck well arched. Excellent spring off rib, strong loin, well muscled hindquarters. When moving round the ring she came alive powering around the ring with reach and drive. Thank you for bringing her. BCC & BOB

2. Mrs S Edwards – Gwendariff Its Numero Uno At Bonhomie JW

 A substantial bitch but is still feminine. Pretty head, arched neck, deep chest. Well ribbed and strong loin. Well muscled quarters which she used to give ground covering movement. She was shown in excellent coat and condition. Unlucky to meet no 1 today RBCC

3. Mrs S, Miss J & Miss N Sturrock – Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW

G.C.B. 0

Dena Abbott