Scottish Kennel Club

Scottish Kennel Club 

All Breed Champ Show

15th-18th May 2025 

Irish Setters

I would firstly like to thank SKC for the honour and privilege of being asked to officiate at their prestigious show. I would secondly like to thank all the exhibitors that were gracious enough with my decisions in a true sportsmanlike way, and allowing me the honour of going over their dogs. Lastly but not least the two wonderful stewards that supported me throughout the day, great company and very efficient, thank you all. 

Minor Puppy Dog (2) 1. MacFarlane’s – Harelferg MacFarlane for Umfrido. Quite well developed for a youngster, full of life and really enjoying his day out, slightly testing the handler but that’s all part of the fun, sound outline and with a look of strength, head of good proportions, nice in skull shape, ear set good, eye nice and dark with a loving intelligent expression, front with good bone on straight forelegs, neck muscular and set into a good lay of shoulder, chest good and deep with a good spring to rib, also strong in the loin with good width, well developed in the rear with well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, good on the move showing power and drive from the well toned rear quarters. 2. Cayton-Lee & Lee – Dendroch Major Oak. Another young male with good attributes, still with a good shape to skull and neat correct equal plains and a lovely dark eye still had that melting affectionate expression, good length to neck set to a good lay of shoulder, developing nicely through the front and with good depth in chest, still quit raw through the rear but with time this will come, movement was what I love to see in one so young, crazy all over and having fun, with a who cares look about him.

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Junior Dog (3) 1. Walkers – Gwendariff Hanky Panky. Lovely outline and held his topline throughout, showed his socks off with a great attitude and presence, good colour to eye giving the loving intelligent expression required, head with good proportions of correct equal plains, and with a well defined occiput, good muscle tone to neck and of good length, set nicely into a good lay back in shoulder, front assembly was with plenty of bone on a nice straight foreleg, nice and deep in chest back with a good spring to ribs, nice shape and with good muscle to loin, 1st and 2nd thighs good on a neat bend in stifle, moved with drive showing clean straight and true action. 2. Ashley- Turner’s – Riverbrue The Joker. Good looking boy with a nice outline, gave the handler a bit of a hard time today but still got the job done, correct equal head plains and a nice dark eye, strong neck which cleanly set through to a good lay in shoulder, good well defined bone in front on straight forelegs, good depth to chest with a good spring to rib, loin strong, good bend to stifle and with well toned thighs, most of the time moved well but like I said gave the handler a bit of a hard day.

Yearling Dog (4, 1) 1. Neill & Ellrich’s – Gwendariff Sky Diver (IKC). Fantastic and true in outline, with a confident positive presence, head long and lean with a correct shape to skull, lovely dark eye giving an kind affectionate expression,  good length to a strong nicely arched neck that flowed without break into a well laid shoulder, forelegs straight with still plenty of bone to grow into, chest good and deep, not too wide but plenty for good lung/heart room, his rear for me is his fortune strong wide and powerful with a nice turn to stifle, hocks well let down, thighs of width and thickness for power, feet tight and close, moved around the ring with ease and power, effortless, lovely richness to his coat and of great condition. 2. Russell’s – Tiroen Touch Of Magic By Settesoli. Another dog that ticks a lot of boxes, good in overall outline with a masculine look, strong in looks and with a nice head of good proportions, good colour to eye nice and dark with well raised brows giving the typical setter look, strong neck of good length fitting well into a nice lay of shoulder, plenty of bone in front on nice straight forelegs, good depth in chest with plenty of well sprung rib, again as like first showing strength in the rear, with good toneing to the 1st and 2nd thighs on a well bent stifle, movement was not as smooth as 1st but you could see the power generated by the rear assembly, still covering the ground easily.

Graduate Dog (4, 1) 1. Edwards’ – Coppers Get Off My Cloud By Bonhomie (IMP SWE). Great example of  the breed well proportioned and showing a good outline, well balanced head with correct equal plains, nice oval shape to skull with a well defined occiput, dark eye raised brows giving that ultimate setter look, strong tapered neck to well laid back shoulder flowing across a correct topline, front with neat straight forelegs, good depth in chest with plenty of well sprung rib back to a super well toned loin, good bend in stifle with well muscled thighs, feet neat and well arched in toe, moved well in a steady flowing action. 2.Richardsons – Bardonhill McIntosh Red At Montgreenan JW. Good in overall outline and held a nice topline on the initial stack, good dimensions to head with a lovely dark eye nicely raised in brow for the intelligent loving expression, neck of good length strong and cleanly flowing through a good lay back in shoulder, good depth in chest  with a good spring to rib, loin of good width and well muscled, rear quarters with good toned muscle and on a good turn of stifle, movement was clean and showed good overall action.

Post Graduate Dog ((3) 1. Lucas’- Gwendariff Bachelor Boy. Dog with a lot to like, overall outline good with a nicely held topline, correct head with good proportions and with the nice dark eye and raised brow gave a lovely expression, neck strong and set well into a good lay of shoulder, straight forelegs with plenty of bone, chest deep and narrow and well back with a good spring to rib, rear quarters strong well developed and with good width, 1st and 2nd thigh with well toned muscle, moved with drive from the strong powerful rear, tail never stopped wagging. 2. Allan’s – Glencarron Show Must Go On JW. Larger in stature than 1st but with a lot of equal attributes, strong and well defined with a good outline, head with good equal plains, nice dark eye, sturdy neck of good length set neatly into a good lay of shoulder, front assembly with strong straight bone in foreleg, depth of chest good and again not too wide, well sprung rib back to a good loin of width, thighs strong well developed on a good bend in stifle, movement was free flowing and tidy.

Limit Dog (9, 1) 1. Richardson’s – Gwendariff Tullys Red Arrows. What a cracking class to have in front of me, really strong in all aspects, my 1st in class made it a little easier for when he came in the ring he showed presence and attitude, fabulous outline and a well held topline, head well shaped over from ear to ear, good defined occiput, lovely dark eye and that melting expression you would expect, neck of good length and with good strength fitting neatly into his well laid shoulder, forequarters of good bone and nice and straight in foreleg, nice depth to chest down to elbow and not too wide as to push them out, great spring to rib all the back to a strong loin with width, rear quarter with a good feel of strength, well toned 1st and 2nd thighs on a good turn in stifle, feet clean cut and firm, moved like a dream smoothly covering the ring without any effort, condition overall in great shape, RDCC. 2. Beresford’s – Jetsetter Wind of Dreams (IMP RUS). Another splendid example of the breed, very close to first in all aspects, he again showed a good attitude and presence on entering the ring, with a strong outline and correct topline on the initial stack, no coarseness in head all with correct plains and shape, good dark eye with lovely expression, really strong through neck to a good lay in shoulder, forelegs strong in bone, chest deep and of good width, ribs well sprung and carried back to a wide well muscled loin, 1st and 2nd thighs strong and muscled on a well bent stifle, moved well with a good stride.

Open Dog (2) 1. Ellrich’s – SH CH/IR SH CH Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe’llus (IKC)CW24 WW24. Outstanding example of  the breed showing great exuberance and quality, really stood out from all around him, classic in outline and with presence and attitude, correct in every way in head shape and dimensions, lovely dark eye high brows all adding to the melting intelligent expression, fabulously strong in the neck flowing neatly through to a good lay in shoulder, plenty of bone through the front, great depth in chest with nice width, good spring to rib strong and carried well back to a wide well developed loin, rear quarters with a good feel of strength on  well toned 1st and 2nd thigh, no exaggeration in the bend to stifle, rear pasterns straight and strong, feet neat rounded and well arched in toe, coat condition was superb and flowed majestically on the move, overall his movement was faultless, driven without effort and covering the ring easily. DCC, BOB. 2. Hill’s – Shenanagin Stand N’Deliver for Ronjunes. Nice dog with a good overall outline, well proportioned head plains with a good dark eye, soft expression helped with a good raised brow, neck of good muscle fitting neatly to nicely laid shoulder, front with good straight forelegs, great depth in chest and of good width, ribs well sprung well back to a good loin with well muscled rear quarters, good bend in stifle and nice straight pasterns from a well let down hock, movement was sound and with a flowing gait.

Veteran Dog (1) 1. Russel’s – SH CH Lynwood Hocus Pocus at Settesoli JW.

Had the pleasure of seeing this old gent before and still has a great presence in the ring, lovely in proportions of head and still with a melting dark eyed calming expression, still good strength in neck flowing into a well laid shoulder, deep in chest and of good width, strong well boned front, ribs carried well back and well sprung, loin strong well toned and of good width, 1st and 2nd thighs well toned and on a good bend of stifle, moved with purpose in a driven ground covering action.

Minor Puppy Bitch (6) 1. Murchison’s – Harelferg Penny Lane Via Corphin. Lovely looking youngster with a happy to be here appearance, full to the brim of joy, when her tail stopped wagging she had a good outline, nice plains in head, good dark eye full of mischief, good length in neck with a slight arch to it, fitting well into the shoulder which was nicely laid back, good depth in chest with sound rib back to a developing loin/couplings, good bend in stifle carrying well toned thighs, firm small feet with arched toes, hocks well let down and parallel to each other, coat in good condition, for one so young she had a free gait and a nice reach making her movement flow. BPIB. 2. Boyd-McNeil & Edwards – Glennlokhen Chasing Dreams. Another lovely youngster with a good character fun filled demeanour, again lovely through the skull with nice equal plains, good dark eye giving affectionate expression, shoulders well laid back, nice and straight in foreleg with good bone, chest deep and not too broad, good spring to rib, loin showing strength and width, 1st and 2nd thigh with width on a decent bend in stifle, movement was neat and tidy, little bit more reach for full effect.

Puppy Bitch (3) 1. Peters – Bluesprings Love Of My Life For Shirlilah. Well developing youngster with a cracking outline, showed herself off nicely, lovely head with correct oval skull, dark eye giving kind expression, neck of good length cleanly sitting into a well laid shoulder, chest of good depth down to elbow, ribs developing and carried well back, adequate in the bend of stifle and well let down hocks, 1st and 2nd thighs again developing nicely, moved with a lovely gait and in coordination. 2. Roberts – Polmennor Pandora. Good in outline and showing promise in a steady well defined stance, good dimensions to head and skull, dark in eye with raised brow giving the sweetest expression, forequarters developing well, nice and deep in chest, hindquarters showing a good bend in stifle with nicely shaped thighs, feet good and clean cut, moved away and back cleanly with a good action.

Junior Bitch (3, 1) 1.  Harrisons – Clonageera Summer Dreams At Millpoint. 14 moths old and with a sweet expression, she held her topline nicely and overall has a good outline, head of correct plains and a nice oval skull, defined occiput, good dark eye giving an affectionate look, neck of moderate length and well toned, shoulder set well and front assembly good with good bone on straight forelegs, chest good and deep with adequate width, well sprung rib carried well back, loin with width and muscle, good bend in stifle and sound thighs, moved with a clean free flowing gait.

2. Simmons – Scokira Starry Night. Full of fun and happy, this was a bitch a little larger than 1st but no less a good example, still full of substance and holding her raciness, good in head defined occiput, good dark eye under raised brows giving the typical setter look, neck strong and of good length fitting well to a good shoulder, good depth in chest and with a good spring to rib, rear quarters strong with well developed thighs, moved strongly in a driven action.

Yearling Bitch (4) 1. Roffey’s – Gwendariff Skys The Limit (IKC). What a picture, this girl oozed elegance, full of quality, raciness and very much to type, raised brows and the dark eyes just melted you, chiselling under eyes just exemplified the quality,   she has a good length to neck and with good muscle, sitting nicely into a good lay of shoulder, nice and straight in foreleg with plenty of bone chest deep and of good width, great spring to rib carried well back to good strong couplings, loin with muscle and width, good bend to stifle loaded with well toned muscle in thighs, hocks well let down showing no weakness, feet clean tight and with nicely arched toes, coat in excellent condition and of a rich dark chestnut, her movement was clean driven and with good reach nothing exaggerated, showing a clean heal in all aspects of her free flowing gait. BCC. 2. Cox – Tiroen The Sky’s The Limit. Another classical to type girl with a lot of positives, she was a  good 2nd and showed herself well, nicely chiselled with a good dark eye and raised brow giving the typical setter look, neck strong and of good length, shoulders well laid and slopping to a good front, deep in chest and with a nice width, plenty of nicely sprung rib carried well back, strong over loin, 1st and 2nd thighs with good toning, neat bend in stifle, moved with drive and of good reach to cover the ring easily.

Graduate Bitch (5) 1.  Peters – Corranroo Viennese Waltz To Shirlilah. Stood well and showed a good outline, head with correct plains and a well defined occiput, dark eye and raised brow giving sweet expression, neck with good muscle, front assembly with nice shape on straight forelegs, good depth in chest and with well sprung rib, loin of good width and muscle, thighs with toned muscle on a good bend in stifle, moved with drive and in a good overall action. 2. Bentley’s – Penclippin Celtic Asthore JW. On initially entering the ring showing good outline, held nicely on the first stack, good shape and proportions to head and skull, eye dark and nicely chiselled giving sweet intelligent expression, neck of good length, lay back in shoulders neat, front with straight foreleg of good bone, chest deep to elbow and of good width, good spring to rib carried well back, loin strong of good width, smart bend in stifle with good muscle in thighs, moved well in a positive driven action.

Post Graduate (3) 1. Hunter & Browns – Glenncarron Another Chapter At Braidmount. Overall good outline with the correct topline, held nicely on first stack and movement, lovely and sweet in head all in proportion, well defined occiput, lovely dark eye with the raised brow defining the intelligent setter look, strong neck of good length, well laid back in shoulder, front assembly with good bone, straight in foreleg on good tight feet, chest with good depth and not too wide, good spring to rib carried well back to strong couplings, width and the feel of strength to the loin, good bend in stifle no exaggeration, 1st and 2nd thigh strong and well developed, moved in a positive driven action covering the ground with ease. 2. Vallance –Glenncarron Second Edition To Corcencone. Another well developed bitch which showed a good outline, well proportioned plains to head and with a well defined occiput, neck strong and of good length fitting nicely to a well laid shoulder, chest deep and of good width, ribs well sprung and carried well back, loin wide and strong, 1st and 2nd thighs with good muscle on a well bent stifle, moved with a clean open gait with good reach.

Limit Bitch (11, 2) 1. Holley’s – Gwendariff Thistle Be Jills At Wynjill. Strong close class with a host of good looking very to type setters, realistically it came down to movement as the class was of good quality, 1st was of overall good outline and with a well developed head of good dimensions, lovely dark eye showing the sweet intelligent expression, good length to neck and with good muscle, well laid back shoulder, straight well boned front, good depth to chest and of good width, well sprung ribs carried well back to a sound couplings, loin of width and well muscled, good bend in stifle carrying muscled 1st and 2nd thighs, feet tight and with well arched toes, moved with drive, clean flowing action. 2.  Hall’s – Harreds Lillie. Very much a close result with 1st, this bitch also has a lot of attributes that would on any other day swap them round, she showed poise and elegance on entering the ring, good outline and with a nice correct topline, head with good plains and of a neat oval skull, defined occiput, neck of good length and well toned, shoulders well laid back, front strong and well boned, good depth in chest with plenty of  well sprung rib carried well back, stifle well bent carrying well muscled 1st and 2nd thighs, moved in a positive driven flowing action.

Open Bitch (2) 1. Edwards – Gwedariff Its Numero Uno At Bonhomie JW. Top draw girl with a lot to like, positive in all she does, showing a good outline and a cracking topline, typical look from the well developed head, dark eye raised brows and clean chiselling just loving and affectionate, melting you away, strong in neck of good length cleanly setting into a well laid shoulder, good width and depth in chest with a full carried back set of well sprung ribs, hocks well let down from a good bend in stifle, 1st and 2nd thighs strong and of good muscle, her movement was driven in an free flowing action covering the ring with ease. RBCC. 2. Bougen’s – SH CH Gwendariff Hot Ticket JW. Again another cracking example of the breed, showing from the outset class and elegance, outline and topline all good and positive, she has a well defined head of good equal proportions, raised brows and good dark eye, well chiselled under eye giving another sweet setter intelligent expression, neck well muscled and of good length setting nicely into a good lay of shoulder, front strong and well boned, forelegs straight, feet clean tight and nicely arched in toe, good depth and width to chest, plenty of well sprung rib carried well back, strong across the loin with muscle and width, stifle well bent carrying strong well toned thighs, hocks well let down for good drive, movement was effortless and powerful. 

Veteran Bitch (4, 1) 1. Bougen’s – SH CH Gwendariff Lily The Pink. For 9 years old this girl shows no sign of quitting, strong in outline and always holding the correct topline, she has the look of sweetness and loving from a well defined head and skull, dark eye with raised brows giving that totally affectionate look, neck of a good length set well into well laid back shoulders, good depth in chest with plenty of well sprung rib, loin strong and wide, good bend in stifle carrying well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, feet tight and small, hocks well let down, strong in pasterns, moved positively in a free flowing action covering the ground without effort. BVIB. 2. Allan’s – Braidmount Dreamed A Dream For Glencarron. For another oldie she has a lot to still show off, carried her self well into the ring, holing a good topline, well defined head of good proportioned, nice eye with good chiselling under, raised brows giving the sweetest of looks, neck strong and set nicely into a good shoulder set, front with nice straight forelegs, chest of good depth and of nice width carrying back a good spring of rib, 1st and 2nd thighs well toned, feet tight and with arched toe, moved well in a driven free gait.

Special Beginners Bitch (2, 1) 1. Bentley’s – Penclippin Celtic Asthore JW. Seen Dog. BSBIB.

Judge Graham Hart (Gilliegrae).