Irish Setter Association, England

Baby Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

This is a new class, both pups were very confident.

1st – Riverbrue The Joker (Ashley-Turner) – promising young man with soft expression, well balanced for his age, lovely dark coat.

2nd – Copper’s Five Fall Into Adventure with Amberlight NAF (Imp Swe) (Lucas) – this boy enjoyed his day out. Well grown and moved soundly.

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st – Gwendariff Hanky Panky (Walker) – I liked this pup, well grown, soft expression, well made throughout. Moved soundly, lovely thick coat. Would like tighter feet.

2nd – Quensha Fine And Dandy At Colemist (Wheldon) – tall, elegant boy, clean neck and shoulders, dark thick coat.

3rd – Gwendariff Stupid Cupid TAF (Mathews)

Puppy Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 4

1st – Gwendariff Disco Dazzler (IKC) (Lorrimer) – this lovely boy caught my eye. Very well balanced for his age. Soft expression, clean neck and shoulders, super topline, moved well. Quietly handled.

2nd – Gwendariff Bobby Dazzler (IKC) (Dewar) – Litter brother to the winner and I am sure these two will bring plenty of fun for their owners. Super type, soft expression, very sound close up.

3rd – Rooben Lofty (ATC BB81202POL) (Wojcik-Maksymiec)

Junior Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 3

1st – Forfarian Fancy Footwork (Jacobs & Bernard) – mature young man, well constructed, clean neck and shoulders, good top line, lovely thick dark coat, moved soundly. I would just prefer a finer head over his skull. Well presented.

2nd – Bardonhill That’s All Right At Delsanto (Sheldon) – I liked this dog, lovely soft expression, dark eye, clean outline, dark rich coat, moved soundly. Just needs more time to mature but this will come.

3rd – Tiroen Touch Of Magic By Settesoli (Imp KCJ) JW (Russell)

Yearling Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st – Alolfrana All I Ask Of Eveandabec JW (Danks-Kemish) – this lovely young dog commands attention. I loved him. I found him most handsome, his head is well balanced, lovely muzzle and large black nose! His eyes are soft and full of expression. Neck well arched and muscular, clean shoulders and gently sloping topline. Super hindquarters enabling him to move with flowing driving action. Shown in hard muscular condition, lovely dark coat. Well handled. I was thrilled to award him the C.C. and B.O.B.

2nd – Bardonhill McIntosh Red At Montgreenan JW (Richardson) – I have admired this one from the ringside. Lovely type of dog. Soft expression, well made throughout. Moved soundly.

3rd – Alolfrana I Gotta Feeling Of Millthyme (Miller)

Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

Novice Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1st – Bardonhill That’s All Right At Delsanto (Sheldon)

2nd – Alolfrana’s Welsh Crusader (Tupper & Rosie) – this young man just needs time for his frame to fill out. Lovely dark coat, excellent feet.

Undergraduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

Graduate Dog

Entries: 11 Absentees: 2

1st – Copper’s Midsummer Night’s Dream (Imp Swe) JW (Berry & Morris) – I really liked this one, eye catching racy outline. Lovely head and soft expression. Dark thick coat, good feet. I would like to see him move with a little more enthusiasm.

2nd – Gwendariff Bachelor Boy (Lucas) – lovely young dog, soft expression, clean neck and shoulders, good hindquarters, dark thick coat, moved soundly.

3rd – Bardonhill Million Reasons (Davison)

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st – Kerryfair Zoom In On Pawsword (Kolbach) – naughty but nice! Lovely young dog, soft expression, dark eyes, very well put together, moved soundly. Well carried tail, thick dark coat. He does give his handler a hard time!

2nd – Quensha Thinking Out Loud At Bransett JW (Parsons) – another lovely young dog, lots to like. Moved soundly. Just preferred the expression of the winner.

3rd – Bardonhill A Million Ways To Delsanto (Sheldon)

Mid Limit Dog

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1st – Gwendariff Tullys Red Arrows (Richardson) – what a lovely dog to go over. Beautifully presented and well handled. Lovely clean flowing outline, soft expression, good fore chest, excellent legs and feet. Moved with precision and drive.

2nd – Gwendariff Ucant Touch This JW (Walker) – another dog that I liked, lovely soft expression, dark eyes, well arched neck, clean shoulders, strong hindquarters. Moved soundly using his tail. Thick dark coat.

3rd – Clonageera Touch Of Gold (Rutherford & Prangle)

Limit Dog

Entries: 10 Absentees: 2

1st – Jetsetter Wind Of Dreams (Imp Rus) (Beresford) – Attractive dog, soft expression, very well constructed. Racy in outline, strong hindquarters, moved freely and soundly.

2nd – Glenlaine Moonstone (Gratton & Mavylen) – very much my type, beautiful head, lovely soft expression, elegant outline, racy and full of quality. I just wished he would move with more enthusiasm – pity.

3rd – Gwendariffs Flags Are Flyin (Walker)

Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st – Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe’llus (IKC) CW24 WW’24 (Ellrich) – a beautiful correctly made mature dog, so well presented and quietly handled. His driving movement is a joy to see. So handsome, super clean outline, good depth of chest, lovely feet, strong hindquarters, in really good condition. R.C.C.

2nd – Sh Ch/Int Sh Ch Glimmer Noblesse Cloud Dancer (ATC AW02143SVK) (Glonekovã) – another lovely dog, full of breed type, soft expression, racy and elegant. Could not match the winner on movement today.

3rd – Bardonhill You Don’t Fool Me (Davison)

Veteran Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st – Sh Ch Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settesoli JW (Russell) – last time I judged I gave this boy the Graduate class. He is a very worthy champion. Lovely head, correct eye colour, raised brow, lovely racy outline, moved soundly.

2nd – Redclyst Boris (Pike) – nice dog, very well put together, soft expression, racy in outline, moved soundly.

3rd – Pawsword Paperback Writer For Corphin VW (Murchison)

Special Field Trial Dog

Entries: 0

Baby Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st – Riverbrue Mystique Avec Brinara NAF (Berry & Morris) – this lovely five month old puppy stood alone. She is very confident and moved around the ring beautifully. Sweet expression, lovely dark coat, very well put together. I am sure you will have a lot of fun with her. Best Baby Puppy.

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 3

1st – Gwendariff Flirt in a Skirt RAF (Neill, Ellrich & Jones) – what a lovely puppy, very pretty, very well put together. Lovely outline, moved soundly, good feet and bone.

2nd – Clonageera Summer Moments (Rutherford) – another nice puppy, very confident, soft expression, racy outline. Moved soundly.

It will be interesting to follow these two pups.

3rd – Clonageera Summer Dreams at Millpoint (Harrison) – litter sister to the above, good luck with her.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st – Gwendariff Sky’s the Limit (IKC) (Roffey) – I have watched this gorgeous puppy from the ringside. She completely filled my eye! So pretty, lovely head shape, quizzical expression, dark eye, very clean neck and shoulders. Deep rib, excellent front and feet. Elegant outline, excellent hindquarters. Super sound movement. Wish she was mine! Best Puppy in Show.

2nd – Clonageera Summer Dreams at Millpoint (Harrison) – only six months, a very nice puppy, well put together, lovely dark thick coat.

Junior Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st – Kedalita Abfab for Lynwood JW (Mugford) – nice young bitch, soft expression, dark eye, good legs and feet. Racy, moved soundly.

2nd – Forfarian Fancy Me (Sturrock) – nice young girl, racy outline, nice size, sound hindquarters, moved well.

3rd – Danwish Aria on Lotushill (Borthwick)

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1st – Gwendariff Don’t Look Back Aoibheanne (Ciechonska) – a new one to me and I really liked her. Tall, elegant, racy, very well put together, clean neck and shoulders. Deep chest, good legs and feet. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved soundly, lovely thick coat.

2nd – Clonageera Take a Chance JW (Rutherford) – another I really liked, soft expression, racy outline, well constructed. Good hindquarters, moved soundly.

3rd – Bardonhill Pacific Rose (Bott)

A nice trio of bitches.

Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st – Alolfrana Whole Lotta Love with Redeshka (Webb) – stood alone, nice bitch, sweet expression, gently sloping topline, well handled.

Novice Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st – Gwendariff Rhianna (Jones) – really lovely puppy, so well made, soft expression, raised brow, well arched neck and clean shoulders. Deep chest, good hindquarters thick dark coat. Moved soundly.

2nd – Bardonhill Little Darlin’ (Carter) – nice type, sweet expression, good front, clean outline, lovely dark coat.

Undergraduate Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st – Jonola Bellini (Hillocks) – tall girl, sweet expression, racy outline, good legs and feet. Short of coat and condition.

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st – Lynwood Rather Scrumptious JW (Mugford) – this kennel has consistently produced lovely Irish over many years. Tall, elegant girl, lovely expression, deep chest, super outline thick dark thick coat. Moved soundly.

2nd – Joaodaws Stargazer JW (Nevitt) – smaller girl, sweet expression, very well made, racy outline, good width to stifle. Moved soundly.

3rd – Penclippin Celtic Asthore JW (Bentley)

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1st – Riverbrue Ophelia Bongos at Henaleas (Humphreys) – lots to like about this girl, soft expression, dark eye, clean neck and shoulders, gently sloping topline, strong hindquarters. Moved soundly.

2nd – Gwendariff Picknmix (Gomez) – pretty bitch, very well handled, nicely put together, deep chest, good topline, good tail set. Moved soundly.

3rd – Quensha Joker and The Queen (Bott, Allen & Morgan)

Mid Limit Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1st – Glennara Cherry Cola JW (Hall) – very nice bitch, well handled and in good coat and condition. Classic head, soft expression, well constructed, mature body. Strong topline, excellent hindquarters. Moved soundly.

2nd – Forfarian Tickles Yer Fancy (Sturrock) – very sound girl, moved effortlessly, nice expression, well made throughout, good tail set. Just lacking finishing.

3rd – Grenada Lofty Czerwony (Imp PoL) (Henderson & Szwajkowski)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st – Quensha Beautiful Stranger of Gracewood (Douthwaite & Wharfe) – I have admired this girl from the ringside and I was not disappointed. Very well put together, lovely clean outline, strong hindquarters, good tail set, moved soundly. Nice head, soft expression, dark eye, good ear set. Lovely picture, well handled.

2nd – Quensha Family Portrait for Teleri (Catling) – another nice girl from the same kennel. Feminine expression, well made body, racy outline. Moved soundly. A little more coat needed!

3rd – Sixoaks My Fair Lady JW (Heather)

Open Bitch

Entries: 10 Absentees: 2

A lovely class to judge.

1st – Gwendariff Pink Champagne (IKC) (Neill & Stewart) – I love her, full of breed quality. Lovely head, so well balanced, lovely muzzle and large black nose. Dark eyes showing kind intelligent expression. Beautifully put together, clean arched neck and shoulder placement, good straight front legs, small feet. Deep chest, wide powerful hindquarters, lovely clean outline, good tail set. Free driving sound movement. Shown in excellent coat and condition, quietly handled. Dogs shown from this kennel are always beautifully presented and in good hard condition, well muscled, sadly lacking in many others! C.C. R.B.I.S.

2nd – Sh Ch Gwendariff Hot Ticket JW (Bougen) – another lovely girl, very pretty head, full of breed type. Racy, elegant outline in great coat and condition. Very sound, well handled.

3rd – Yokozumba Lofty (ATC BA35616POL) (Wojcik-Maksymiec)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

This was a difficult class to judge as all three girls were in lovely condition and all moved well. Thank you for bringing them.

1st – Sh Ch Lynwood Abracadabra JW (Mugford) – I have judged this lovely girl before and liked her. She is full of quality, well balanced and elegant. Lovely head, kind eye, held herself well on the move. I was pleased to award her the R.C.C. and Best Veteran in Show.

2nd – Sh Ch Gwendariff Lily the Pink (Bougen) – one of my favourite girls, so pretty. Very well put together, lovely clean outline which she held on the move. Loves the show ring and always moves well for her owner.

3rd – Sh Ch Teleri Indian Summer (AI) JW (Catling) – made up a lovely trio of girls.

Special Field Trial Bitch

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