Bath Canine Society

BATH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

25TH MAY 2025

English Setter

 Judge: Christine Morgan

Dog Challenge Certificate 3899 - Sh Ch Wansleydale Maybee JW (Mrs L Taylor)

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate 3901 - Radbrooks Brothers in Arms (Miss F Tompsett)

Bitch Challenge Certificate 3919 - Sh Ch Bournehouse Guilty Secret (Mrs P D A Williams)

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate 3879 - Sh Ch Tattersett Dark Honey JW (Mr & Mrs A Grimsdell)

Best Of Breed 3899 - Sh Ch Wansleydale Maybee JW (Mrs L Taylor)

Best Puppy 3894 - Bournehouse in Dreams at Steeplow (Mr E & Mrs K E Stephenson)

Best Veteran 3879 - Sh Ch Tattersett Dark Honey JW (Mr & Mrs A Grimsdell)

Best Special Beginner 3880 - Ilexeset Sunny Disposition (Mr S & Mrs B Hendry)

Grateful thanks to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge this delightful breed and to the exhibitors for seeking my opinion. My stewards were brilliant.

Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st 3887 - Wansleydale Dorian Gray JW ShCEx OSW (Mrs L A Lawson) Handsome lad who I have judged previously and I still like him very much. Carries a level topline and is excellent over the croup with a correct tail set. Lovely head, soft expression, low set ears. Moves so easily on a long stride showing a clean pair of heels and carries his head high.

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st 3905 - Elvistar Love Me Tender (Mr M P & Mrs D Watts) A very nice puppy who stands a bit bum high at present. Good front and lay of shoulder with return of upper arm. Round bone, feet a tad flat at the moment. Oval skull, almond eye, good finish to muzzle. Carries a lovely silky coat. Tail never stopped wagging. Carries himself well on the move. BPD.

Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st 3866 - Latjeata Jack's The Lad (Mrs L A Beasley) Longer in loin than the MPD and doesn’t have the spring of rib. Well boned, tight feet, good return of upper arm. Good head with stop and a defined occiput. Has great forward reach and carries his head high, lashing tail.

Junior Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st 3901 - Radbrooks Brothers in Arms (Miss F Tompsett). This 14 mth old impressed me very much with his clean and elegant outline, short level back and wide quarters. There is no mistaking his type. He has muscular rounded bone, very good angulation, big ribs, plenty of depth and a tail set that is just below the level of his back. I loved his head and soft expression and his big nose. He moved so well holding his head high and lashing his tail. He was in my mind throughout all the other classes and I knew that he had to be up for top honours. RCC.

2nd 3893 - Ravensett Illusionist of Settavista (Miss R & Ms K Stead) Longer in back and loin than the winner so tended to crab on the move. Decent head with squarish muzzle, kind eye. Lovely silky coat.

3rd 3914 - Wandsfell Keep Me Close (Mr M Williams)

Reserve (4th ) 3916 - Wandsfell Keep It Hush (Mrs Ce Williams)

Yearling Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st 3904 - Walshaw One More Night (Mrs C J Tucker) I loved his head. It is so well balanced with plenty of brain room, low set ears and dark expressive eyes. Short back, level topline, wide thighs, correct tail set. So noble on the move.

2nd 3909 - Culverwell Magic Touch (Mrs W & Miss K Whittington) A bit throatier than the winner and not as good in front movement. Balanced head, reachy neck, well ribbed up, excellent tail set.

3rd 3875 - Hawklawn Hazzard County at Balvenie JW (Mrs A & Mrs I & Mrs S Derry & Schoneville & Williamson)

Reserve (4th ) 3912 - Walshaw Can't Stop Dancing (Ms H J Wilkinson-Sargeant)

Novice Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st 3901 - Radbrooks Brothers in Arms (Miss F Tompsett) Repeat

2nd 3914 - Wandsfell Keep Me Close (Mr M Williams) 3rd in Junior. Less mature than those in front of him and doesn’t have their angulation at present. Handsome head with dark oval eyes and a soft expression. Carries a soft, silky coat.

3rd 3912 - Walshaw Can't Stop Dancing (Ms H J Wilkinson-Sargeant)

Reserve (4th) 3916 - Wandsfell Keep It Hush (Mrs Ce Williams)

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st 3880 - Ilexeset Sunny Disposition (Mr S & Mrs B Hendry) He looks very noble on the stack, has a good front assembly but needs more fill. Straight forearms, well boned, tight feet. Big ribs and bum, tail set correctly, good bend of stifle. Moved on a long stride but rather proud of his tail.

2nd 3889 - Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW (Mrs M Osman) Handsome head with oval skull, low set ears, clear stop and lovely chiselling under his eyes. Plenty of heart and lung room, good shoulder placement, longer cast than the winner and doesn’t have the width of second thigh although has wide hips. Covered plenty of ground on the move but a tad close behind.

3rd 3892 - Gillancette Bright Star (Mrs J & Miss A Salmon)

Reserve (4th ) 3897 - Tattersett Stolen Silver (Mrs H S & Prof S M Stewart & Quenby)

Very Highly Commended (5th ) 3878 - Severnsett Black Prince (Mesdames G O & M Fisher & Withey)

Limit Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 2

1st 3881 - Tattersett Rainbow Legacy (Mrs A Hepburn) Was an outright winner with his graceful yet powerful movement with plenty of forward reach carrying his head high and lashing his tail. Loved his head and mild expression, balanced planes, good finish to muzzle. Straight front, well boned, good ribbing, wide quarters.

2nd 3911 - Phenset Firestorm (Ms H J Wilkinson-Sargeant) Another very handsome head. Short back, level topline, wide loins, good tail set but carries it too high.

3rd 3903 - Mariglen Nightwish for Walshaw (Mrs C J Tucker)

Reserve (4th ) 3915 - Richecca Midwinter (Mr S & Mrs M Williams)

Very Highly Commended (5th ) 3910 - Juldeane Line of Duty (ai) (Mrs W & Miss K Whittington)

Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st 3899 - Sh Ch Wansleydale Maybee JW (Mrs L Taylor). This striking very dark blue came into the ring and he owned it. He is masculine, full of breed type and elegant in appearance. He is stylish and noble, short in back and couplings and has excellent angulation. His head is so well balanced; oval skull, clear occiput, moderately deep and fairly square muzzle and a lovely big nose with which to scent game. His oval eyes are dark with the softest of expressions. He has a muscular and lean neck with a slight arch that adds to his elegance and it fits so cleanly into his well laid shoulders. He is well boned and stands on tight feet. I particularly liked his round and well sprung ribs giving him plenty of heart and lung room. He carries a long and silky coat. Impressive as he is on the stack he wowed me with his effortless and graceful movement. He has tremendous forward reach and shows a clean pair of heels going away. He possesses two very, for me, vital breed features; a head held high and a lashing tail. CC & BOB. I was delighted that he made the cut in the group.

2nd 3870 - Sh Ch Dyrham Desert Storm (Mr K & Mrs J Bishop) I found him a tad heavy in head for my preference and with that said he is very well made, presents a clean outline, has lovely big ribs, a deep chest, wide quarters and a strong loin. Powerful mover.

3rd 3896 - Sh Ch Tattersett Golden Sunrise (Mrs H S & Prof S M Stewart & Quenby)

Reserve (4th ) 3917 - Bournehouse Abracadabra (Mrs P D A Williams)

Special Beginners

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st 3880 - Ilexeset Sunny Disposition (Mr S & Mrs B Hendry) 1st Post Grad

2nd 3893 - Ravensett Illusionist of Settavista (Miss R & Ms K Stead) 2nd Junior

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st 3879 - Sh Ch Tattersett Dark Honey JW (Mr & Mrs A Grimsdell) What an exquisite girl! I loved everything about her. Feminine, elegant and so clean in outline. Her head is a thing of beauty with plenty of brain room, long and reasonably lean, moderately deep and fairly square muzzle, oval eyes with the most benign expression that looks right into one’s soul with delicate chiselling underneath. Muscular neck, superb front assembly giving plenty of dog in front, short back, well muscled quarters and correctly set tail. She was wonderful on the move and set the standard for the rest to match up to. In the challenge she had to give way to a bitch on top form and I was delighted to award her the RCC. BVIB.

2nd 3867 - Wansleydale Amaretto at Latjeata (Mrs L A Beasley) A super bitch who holds her shape on the move, has great forward reach and a lashing tail.

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st 3894 - Bournehouse in Dreams at Steeplow (Mr E & Mrs K E Stephenson) She is so elegant on the stack and in gait. Gorgeous head, clean over neck and shoulders, plenty of depth, well ribbed back, level topline and wide quarters. Carries a well furnished silky coat. Covers plenty of ground on the move and lashes her tail as she goes. BPIB.

2nd 3865 - Latjeata Cup of Kindness (Mrs L A Beasley) Pretty head, good over neck and shoulders, good bone and tight feet. Wide quarters, silky coat. Easy mover.

3rd 3913 - Goldbirch Northern Disco at Skippit (Mr B & Mrs J Williams)

Reserve (4th ) 3885 - Latjeata Angel Blue (Mrs A E Kerr)

Very Highly Commended (5th ) 3876 - Gillancette Lady Evermore (Mr L & Ms G Evans & Paterson)

Junior Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st 3907 - Oshowa Just A Dream (Mr P & Mrs N Welburn) Presents a balanced and clean outline and holds her shape on the move. Pretty head held high, flows over neck and shoulders, plenty of heart and lung room, well developed quarters. Covers plenty of ground lashing her tail.

2nd 3865 - Latjeata Cup of Kindness (Mrs L A Beasley) 2nd in Puppy.

3rd 3902 - Radbrooks Walk of Life (Miss F Tompsett)

Reserve (4th ) 3869 - Dyrham Girl On Fire (Miss K Bayliss)

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1st 3898 - Wansleydale Honey Bee JW (Mrs L Taylor) She presents a very balanced and clean outline and is so graceful and elegant. Well laid shoulders, good length and return of upper arm, super ribs, strong topline and good finish to croup. Loved her pretty head and mild expression. Beautiful mover.

2nd 3891 - Culverwell Touch of Fortune at Wolmersdon (Mrs S E Rainey) Elegant with substance, noble head carriage, very pretty but rather narrow for my taste. Good front assembly, well turned stifles and excellent second thighs. Moved well.

3rd 3921 - Walshaw Let's Dance for Droveborough (Mrs P D Wynne-Evans)

Reserve (4th ) 3920 - Droveborough Blue Pearl (Mrs P D Wynne-Evans)

Very Highly Commended (5th ) 3874 - Balvenie Loch Maree (Mrs J & Miss V & Mrs A & Mrs I Corfield & Corfield & Derry & Schoneville)

Novice Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st 3902 - Radbrooks Walk of Life (Miss F Tompsett) 3rd in Junior. Has substance and style but is a tad long in loin. Pretty head. Has good forward reach and tail carriage.

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1st 3906 - Oshowa Dream Come True (Mr P & Mrs N Welburn) Balanced head, kind eye, would like a bit more strength in neck. Excellent prosternum, strong topline, well developed quarters, stands on the best feet. Easy mover, covering plenty of ground, lashing tail.

Limit Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st 3877 - Wansleydale Sky Angel at Felsett (Mrs C A Felton Blyth) Such a pretty beautifully chiselled head with dark oval eyes and a mild expression. Arched neck, deep brisket, big ribs, short back, great tail set, well bent stifles. Moves with style and elegance.

2nd 3868 - Wansleydale Mayflower at Latjeata (Mrs L A Beasley) Another very lovely head with plenty of work in it. Bit longer in loin than the winner whose tail set I preferred. Has a graceful action and carries herself well.

3rd 3883 - Wansleydale Mayfly with Canteris (Mrs C A & Mr J Jennings-Sharman & Sharman)

Open Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st 3919 - Sh Ch Bournehouse Guilty Secret (Mrs P D A Williams) This BB&T is full of type and epitomises the breed. She has elegance and substance and presents a stunning outline on the stack. She is so very well balanced, has an excellent forechest, well laid shoulders and length and return of upper arm. She has the very best ribbing, a deep brisket, short back, strong and muscular loin, excellent croup and tail set, wide thighs, well bent stifles and excellent second thigh development. Her head is well balanced and utterly beautiful, has dark oval eyes with a melting expression, exquisite chiselling, a definite stop and excellent finish to her muzzle. It fits cleanly into her rather long and muscular neck that has an elegant arch at the crest and flows into her shoulders. Her coat is long and silky to the touch, well feathered and expertly presented. She is a graceful mover carrying her head high and lashing her tail. CC.

2nd 3900 - Leilasett Northern Lights over Radbrooks (Miss F Tompsett) A lovely bitch who doesn’t have the depth of muzzle of the winner but has a strong neck fitting cleanly into well laid shoulders, a level topline and good quarters. Moved well.