Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester Dog Show Society

Championship Show 2025

Gordon Setter

Many thanks to Manchester Committee for the invitation to judge at this friendly and extremely well run show.

I also thank my two stewards, Gary Shirt and Shaun Todd, for the smooth running of the ring.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first time awarding CC’s in this beautiful breed and I thank all the exhibitors for their support and the sporting way they accepted my decisions. All dogs were presented in a clean and well-conditioned manner. All mouths were correct, and all nails were neatly trimmed. Temperaments were superb and many of the dogs ‘really enjoyed’ their day! giving their handlers a hard time….. but they greatly amused me.

BEST OF BREED : PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Sh Ch Flaxheath Top Model At Glenmaurangi

Dog CC : COLLINS-PITMAN, Mrs Jean & COX, Mrs L Amscot Air Apparent

Res Dog CC : HENDERSON, Mrs L When I Was Your Man Black Lofty (shcex) (imp Pol)

Bitch CC : PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Sh Ch Flaxheath Top Model At Glenmaurangi

Res Bitch CC : SANDIFORD, Mr P & SANDIFORD, Mrs C A & LEWIS, Miss Sh Ch Hernwood Gin Fizz JW

Best Puppy : PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Casino Black Lofty At Glenmaurangi (pol Imp)

Best Veteran : SANDIFORD, Mr P & SANDIFORD, Mrs C A & LEWIS, Miss Sh Ch Hernwood Neptune Sea

Best Special Beginner : SPEED, Mrs Janet & SPEED, Mr Nigel Ronaldsbill Magic Stars Of Niannseter

Class 91 MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Casino Black Lofty At Glenmaurangi (pol Imp), Super young man. His head is balanced showing the pronounced stop, good brain room, fabulous kind and alert expression and deep in muzzle with correct flews. He is balanced throughout showing symmetry and his topline is firm on the stance and on the move. Easy flowing true mover showing excellent reach and drive. Very well handled. BPIB

2nd: HOGG, Mrs Faye & HOGG, Mr Andrew Gailiech Wirnpa, Not quite as together as first, but plenty of promise for the future. Enough depth to chest and strong quarters, pleasing head with lovely kind expression, presented in good condition. Moved steadily on a lengthy stride.

3rd: FLANAGAN, Ms Giselle Kewstoke Sea Biscuit

Class 92 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: WARREN, Miss A M Benbuie Comanchie, Pleasing head. Beautifully balanced throughout. Well tucked in elbows, strong bone with tidy feet. Well sprung ribs with plenty of heart room. Level topline. Moved out well using his quarters to advantage.

2nd: HORLER, Mrs Rachel & SANDIFORD, Mrs Christine & SA Hernwood Bleu Spirit To Rackens, Super coat to this young man. Out of a finer mould however he has sufficient depth to chest and is short coupled.. Slightly over–reaching on the move today.

3rd: FLANAGAN, Ms Giselle Kewstoke Sea Biscuit

Class 93 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SANDIFORD, Mr P & SANDIFORD, Mrs C A Hernwood Rocket Man JW, Imposing young man that demands attention. He is of excellent type and presented a well-balanced outline with strong, slightly arched neck, firm backline, deep chest, ribbed well back, short firm loin and muscular hindquarters, tail set on well. Quality head and expression; dark well - shaped eyes, powerful muzzle with good finish. Moved with stylish action with plenty of drive from the rear.

2nd: MILLER, Mr Hamish & MILLER, MRS MOIRA Cafotaliena Heart Of A Hero: Out of a racier mould than first. Lovely headed dog with correct planes. Best of legs and feet that are well boned. Coat of correct colour, with super tan markings. Firm topline with a good tail set. Moved true and steady.

Class 94 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SMITH, Mrs C Glenmaurangi Apollo At Glenkinchie, Not the biggest of boys but he is certainly all male and he stands over a lot of ground. He presents a well-balanced outline with strong neck, firm topline, deep brisket, well ribbed back, short well developed loin. Pleasing head with a soft expression and good planes. Moved out well when viewed coming and going and in profile.

2nd: HORLER, Mrs Rachel & HORLER, Mr K Colourbox Wild Wild West With Rackens, Upstanding boy who is well made all through. Correct forehand construction. Well ribbed back and strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Moved well both fore and aft and displayed good profile movement.

3rd: ELLINGTON, Miss Jessica Ruth Beechlake The Storyteller Of Finnsfolk

Class 95 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: COLLINS-PITMAN, Mrs Jean & COX, Mrs L Amscot Air Apparent, Striking boy - He has the most beautiful clean cut head, and an alert expression from well-shaped eyes. Strong neck leading to well- placed shoulders and he scores highly in forechest and depth of chest. Ribbed well back with strong loin, good turn of stifle and well- muscled in rear. He has excellent reach fore and aft and flows effortlessly around the ring. He doesn’t carry a vast amount of coat but it is gleaming coal black with the best of tan markings, DCC.

2nd: HENDERSON, Mrs L When I Was Your Man Black Lofty (shcex) (imp Pol) What a lovely head this boy has – the kindest of eyes. Beautifully balanced with nothing overdone. Well laid shoulders and good depth to chest with pronounced pro-sternum. Shown in great condition. On the move he was balanced and kept his topline at all times, he covered the ground effortlessly showing reach & drive. RCC

3rd: FUDGE, Ms Corinne L Fieldberry Secret Weapon At Rufusmoor Jw

Class 96 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: OZOG, Ms Agnieszka X-man Black Lofty At Amberlove ( Imp Pol), Well made all through. Correct forehand construction. Well ribbed back leading through to correctly set tail and strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Moved well both fore and aft and displayed good profile movement. In fabulous coat, with rich tan markings and so well presented. Unfortunately this boy was upset in the challenge and didn’t settle at all.

2nd: BAINES, Mrs P J Sh Ch Bryerdale Quantas (a.i), Lovely size and shape to this boy.

Well balanced head with the best of eyes and such a soft expression. Good bone and feet. Super muscular condition which translated into effortless driving movement, and loved his tail carriage.

3rd: ASHLEY-TURNER, Ms Alison Hernwood The Botanist JW ShCEx OSW

Class 97 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SANDIFORD, Mr P & SANDIFORD, Mrs C A & LEWIS, Miss Sh Ch Hernwood Neptune Sea. Super showman that never stopped wagging his tail. Excellent overall balance. Super head with the correct head proportions, a kindly yet alert expressions. Clean neck into well laid shoulder. Level topline and well sprung ribcage. Strong hindquarters with well bent stifles. Stood true and firm. In excellent coat with fabulous tan markings, great muscle condition. Moved strongly and with great purpose. BVIB

2nd: ELLINGTON, Miss Jessica Ruth Benbuie Thornbird Of Finnsfolk, Good overall balance. Pleasing head with the correct head proportions. Well defined stop, and an alert expression. Level topline and well sprung ribcage. Strong hindquarters with well bent stifles. Stood true and firm. Moved strongly and with great purpose, Just preferred 1st cleanness of shoulders and tighter feet.

3rd: MILLER, Mr Hamish & MILLER, MRS MOIRA Rhum Night Legend Sh.CM VW:

Class 98 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 99 MPB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HOLLAMBY, Mrs Caroline Kewstoke Making Waves, Such confidence and attitude to this young lady. Lovely size and shape . Well balanced head with the best of eyes and such a soft expression. Compact in body, with correct angulation fore and aft. Moved effortlessly and true, showing her balance so beautifully when she settled.

2nd: BRYANT, Mrs T Laurelhach Lotus With Muckypups, Nice youngster who in time will fulfil her potential. Balanced head with the softest expression. . Good arch to the neck and a good depth of chest, ribbed back to the correct point. On the move she is fluid and has good footfall.

3rd: CLARK, Mrs Kelly Dj Bee Black Ivy

Class 100 PB (8 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: HOLLAMBY, Mrs Caroline Kewstoke Making Waves Repeat

2nd: MARSH, Mrs Karen Kilnrae Back To The Future. Presents a nicely balanced outline with slightly arched neck, Firm topline, deep brisket, well ribbed back, short well developed loin and tail of good set. Pleasing head with a kindly expression. Moved out well when viewed coming and going and in profile. Excellent tan markings

3rd: BRYANT, Mrs T Laurelhach Lotus With Muckypups

Class 101 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Flaxheath Cover Girl At Glenmaurangi. A cracking girl, she is feminine but has substance. Has the most beautiful head with the deep muzzle, alert and kind expression from well-shaped eyes. Ribbed well back with strong loin, good turn of stifle and well- muscled in rear. She has excellent reach fore and aft and flows effortlessly around the ring with a lashing tail. Put down in excellent condition with rich tan markings. I did consider her for the RCC but she had to give way on maturity. Superbly handled.

2nd: HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie Cafotaliena All Eyes On Me, Finer throughout than 1st but she certainly has breed type. Pleasing head with a lovely expression. Coal black gleaming coat and rich markings, Moved steadily holding her topline.

Class 102 PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: BISHOP, Mrs Halina Glenmaurangi Aurora Of Lochdora, Good shape and size to this young girl. Nice head shape and good proportions with a kind eye. There was substance to this girl without being too heavy. Strong breast bone with good length of ribbing. Moderately angled in the rear, with the correct level of muscle. Moved well on an easy stride

2nd: HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie Cafotaliena Hello My Love, Good overall balance with a pleasing head and expression. Good depth of chest and well- made hindquarters with low hocks. Good footfall on the move. Just preferred the positive movement on 1st.

3rd: WALKER, Mrs Jean Lignum Lady Of The Lake

Class 103 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: OSBORN, Miss Jane Amscot Air Of Success At Boyers, Excellent overall balance. Super head with the correct head proportions, deep in muzzle, well defined stop , and the softest of expression. Clean neck into well laid shoulder. Firm topline and well sprung ribcage. Strong hindquarters with well bent stifles. Stood true and firm. In excellent coat. Moved strongly and with great purpose

2nd: O'KELLY, Ms Deirdre & HANCOCK, Mr Alan Caradilis Sparks Will Fly JW. Beautifully balanced throughout. Well tucked in elbows, strong bone with tidy feet. Well sprung ribs with plenty of heart room. Level topline. Lovely colour and markings to her coat. Moved out well using her quarters to advantage.

3rd: HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie Cottonstones Evergreen With Cafotaliena

Class 104 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Sh Ch Flaxheath Top Model At Glenmaurangi, I just loved this bitch’s femininity, haughtiness and quality. She has a beautiful head with just the right amount of stop, and fabulous eyebrows, a strong muzzle, and a soft, yet alert dark eye. Ribbed well back with strong level topline. Short firm loin and well- muscled rear. At 91/2 years old she really shows how great conformation enhances a dog’s life. She has excellent free and steady movement, great reach fore and aft and flows effortlessly around the ring with panache. Put down in excellent condition, she has the shining coal black and lustrous tan markings to her coat. I just loved her. BCC, BOB and thrilled to see her take Gundog Group 2 .

2nd: SANDIFORD, Mr P & SANDIFORD, Mrs C A & LEWIS, Miss Sh Ch Hernwood Gin Fizz JW I liked the overall balance to this girl. Well proportion head with a lovely expression, set on to a slightly arched neck. Good front and rear angulation, ribs well sprung. Another with the coal black shining coat and great tan markings. On the move this girl is at one with her handler showing good reach and drive. RCC

3rd: MAPPIN, Ms A Bryerdale Qangeroo (ai)

Class 105 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: DAVIES, Mrs M & Mr J D Hernwood Athena At Herrera, Up to size but feminine and balanced. Well balanced head with the best of eyes and alert expression. Correct angulation fore and aft. Moved fluidly showing her rear power and balance beautifully.

2nd: DIXON, Mrs Jill Ecameadow Saffron With Wallbank, Feminine head with a kind eye. Nicely balanced all through. She does tend to lose her topline on the stance. Enjoyed herself on the move.

Class 106 SBB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SPEED, Mrs Janet & SPEED, Mr Nigel Ronaldsbill Magic Stars Of Niannseter, Good overall balance with a pleasing head and expression. Good depth to chest. In good coat condition. Happy mover showing reach and drive

2nd: CLARK, Mrs Kelly Dj Bee Black Ivy, Pretty head with a cheeky look in her eye, she has good bone and super feet, balanced fore and aft and is in good muscle condition. Moved steadily, just needs time to mature.

3rd: YATES, Mrs J & Mr M & YATES, Mr Mark Gailiech Damona

Christine Schofield