Lancashire Heeler Association

Vulnerable Breeds Open Show

Gordon Setter

Puppy D/B (3, 1abs)

1st Sandiford HERNWOOD ETERNAL FLAME

11 month old bitch of pleasing size and balance, head of good depth, dark eyes of pleasing size, stop well defined, muzzle of good length. Long neck, shoulders well positioned, elbows set close to body, straight forelegs. Level topline, ribs well sprung, wide muscular loin. Broad, muscular hindquarters, hocks well let down. Free moving in all directions.

2nd Sandiford HERNWOOD RELIGHT MY FIRE

More compact than 1, pleasing head shape and eyes of good shape, dark in colour. Muzzle of good depth and length. Long neck, shoulders quite well positioned, well boned legs and excellent feet. Firm in topline, a little steep in croup. Muscular in condition but not so co-ordinated on the move.

JUNIOR D/B (3, 1abs)

1st Sandiford, Sandiford & Lomas HERNWOOD ROCKET MAN JW

11 month old dog balanced, masculine and stylish. Head of good depth and muzzle of good length, stop well defined, dark eyes and an intelligent expression. Long neck, shoulders well positioned, excellent bone, straight forelegs and the best of feet. Level topline, ribs well sprung, body developing well, ribbed well back. Muscular hindquarters, hocks well let down. Moved out steadily with freedom fore and aft and with lots of freedom in profile. Exciting prospect, could not be denied BOB and BP. BIS4 and RBPIS.

LIMIT D/B (5, 1abs)

1st Sandiford & Mazzeo EUSANIT MARCELLA

Of medium size and well balanced, stands on straight well boned legs and excellent feet. Feminine head of good strength, dark eyes, intelligent expression. Moderate front angulation, level topline, deep and well ribbed body. Muscular condition, hindquarters broad and muscular. Moved positively in all directions, shown in excellent condition.

2nd Jones ROYDACK THE DUCHESS

5 year old bitch mature in head and body. Dark eyes, intelligent expression. Long well arched neck, shoulders well positioned, straight well boned forelegs, excellent feet. Medium sized, deep and well ribbed body, a little steep in croup. Moves freely in all directions.

3rd Bedall DWENSANTINIS DORA OF ARTIIYO

OPEN (5, 1abs)

1st Mappin’s BRYERDALE QANGEROO (AI)

Mature bitch, 5 and a half and at her mature best. Head of good depth, clearly defined stop, muzzle of good length, dark brown eyes and a pleasing expression. Long neck, shoulders well positioned, straight well boned forelegs and well arched oval feet. Deep in body, ribbed well back, strong muscular loin, firm in topline and tail well set and carried. Covers the ground easily fore and aft and moves out very well in profile. Profuse coat, beautifully presented.

2nd Sandiford HERNWOOD LOVE POTION JW

3 year old bitch of pleasing type and balance. Appealing head and intelligent expression, dark eyes, muzzle of good length. Clean through the neck, shoulders well positioned, well boned legs and compact well arched feet, level topline, tail high set and carriage could be better. Beautifully conditioned body and muscletone. Moved out freely in all directions. 

3rd Ashley-Turner HERNWOOD THE BOTANIST JW SHCEX OSW

BIS

Haffenden & Wood Ch Nasabe Play the Game JW

English Toy Terrier I judged earlier in the year and who really appealed to me then. She is balanced, elegant and compact, her head is long and narrow with a slight stop and she has small dark eyes. Long neck, fine boned legs, compact body and ribs well sprung, well arched feet and an attentive showgirl who is sound and precise when she moves. Shown in immaculate condition, I couldn’t deny her for BIS.

RBIS 

Blow’s Jodean Tennessee at Coppatrota

Lakeland Terrier who is smart, well balanced and compact. Flat in skull, head of good balance, small dark eyes, small well set ears. Neck of good length shoulders well laid back, well boned legs. Short in back, strong muscular quarters. Shown in dense coat with good undercoat. Moved out straight and true.

3rd BIS Sheppard’s Ch Gaelmarque Treasured by Goldswift JW

Irish wolfhound bitch of great size and balance who commands attention. Long head, not too broad, dark expressive eyes, small rose shaped ears. Strong, muscular neck, well arched. Muscular shoulders, elbows well set under her body, straight legs. Deep in chest, long in back and well muscled thoughout. Muscular quarters, hocks well let down. Easy and free mover who covered the ground with ease. Rough coat of pleasing texture.

BIS 4th Sandiford, Sandiford & Lomas HERNWOOD ROCKET MAN JW

As per breed critique.