Bath Canine Society

Bath Canine Society

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What a lovely day I had judging IRWS, such a great honour and privilege to go over some lovely exhibits, so thank you to those exhibitors that entrusted me to preside over their special charges. Thanks must also go to the Society who gave me the opportunity to have this special day. I would also like to thank my stewards who kept me in check and the ring flowing smoothly.

Irish Red And White Setters

Veteran Dog (2) 1. Taylor’s – Laoirebay Monte Carlo. Substantial dog of good type with a well balanced outline, broad in skull with a defined stop, good colour to eye and ears nicely set, strong neck of a good length set into a well laid shoulder, nice bone to forelegs, good depth in chest carrying a well sprung rib back to a good loin showing width and strength, neat bend in stifle upon which he carried well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, moved cleanly for and aft and covered the ground with a good reach. BVIB. 2. Wards – SH CH Cornadore Argyle with Copperwhite (IMP POL). Couple of years older than 1st but still with a lot to like, showing a clean outline on the initial stack, head of good shape and proportions, good dark eye, strong through neck set to a well laid shoulder, good depth to chest and of a decent width, plenty of well sprung rib back to a strong well muscled loin, 1st and 2nd thigh good on a well bent stifle, his movement was what let him down today it was a little laboured not as crisp as I’ve seen him do before, but we’re all getting a little older. 

Puppy Dog (0)

Junior Dog (0)

Post Graduate Dog (2) 1. Martins – Rhoswendale Game Is On Again For Viszaset (IMP FIN). Dog with a good balanced outline, with well proportioned head and a good stop, nice eye, good length to a strong neck set to a well laid shoulder, deep in chest carrying back a well sprung rib to a well toned loin, 1st and 2nd thighs of good muscle on a moderate turn in stifle, moved positively with a well held level topline and a good reach driven from his strong rear. 2.Miss McDonald R, Mrs Westwood T & Miss Westwood S – Roanjora Cremant De Savoie Avec Eusanit JW. Not a lot between the first two today, this boy again has a balanced strong muscular outline, with a good shape to skull and defined stop, nice dark eye, moderate length in a well muscled neck which smoothly flowed into a good lay back in shoulder, deep chest carrying well sprung ribs back to a strong loin, well toned thighs complete the strong athletic look, moved with a driven action just not as much reach as I’ve seen before from him.

Limit Dog (1) 1. Ward’s – Roanjora Cremant De Lux Copperwhite JW. Good looking well balanced young dog with a good outline, nice dimensions to skull, well muscled neck fitting well into a well laid shoulder, good return of upper arm, well boned on a straight foreleg, deep in chest with good width, well sprung ribs carried back to a strong loin, neat in rear pastern and with close knit feet, moved well in a clean driven action.

Open Dog (4) 1. Tattersall & Jones – Carrick Shadow Dog At Alanea (IMP POL). Great looking moderate sized dog with a balanced well toned shape, broad in skull with a well defined stop, good dark eye and level to eye ear set, strong moderate in length neck fitting neatly into a well laid shoulder, forequarters with good quality bone, good spring to ribs in a good deep chest, good feel of strength in the loin, moderate bend in stifle carrying well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, moved with a long free effortless action to cover the ground with ease. DCC, BOB. 2. Catton & Cook’s – SH CH Daithi Shadow Dog With Ferngate (IMP POL). Another mature well balanced dog with a true to type outline, good plains to skull with a good dark eye, strong neck with good muscle, shoulders well laid back and with a good return of upper arm, nice depth in chest and with a good spring to rib, width and strength to loin, moderate turn of stifle carrying well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, carried a level topline on the move with a clean driven action. RDCC.

Special Beginners D/B (1) 1. Jones – Roanjora Cremant Bourgogne. At nearly 2 years old he is developing nicely, with a good outline and with a good proportions to skull, has good eye and with a good ear set, neck of moderate length, shoulders laid well and  level topline to good tail set, front assembly is carries good straight forelegs, deep in chest to elbow carrying a good spring of rib back to a short loin, hocks well let down, feet tight, moved well in a free flowing motion. BSB.

Veteran Bitch (0)

Puppy Bitch (2) 1. O’Kelly & Hancock’s – Coolfin The Ecstasy Of Gold At Caradilis. Litter sisters in this class, both of a similar outline when presented on the initial stack, this young bitch was showing a little more substance overall, with a good dark eye and intelligent expression, defined stop on a good shaped skull, nice length to strong neck, good depth in chest with well sprung rib carried well back, good length to leg from hip to hock carrying well toned muscle, moved in a steady effortless action. BPIB 2. Jakins – Coolfin Baltic Turn The Page. More feminine in head than first but still with a good stop and with a good dark eye, neck of a good length flowing into a neat shoulder placement, good depth to chest still developing, topline level with muscle through the loin onto a moderate rear carrying some good muscle on the thighs, movement was steady but a longer gait may have been more advantageous.

Junior Bitch (1,1)

Post Graduate Bitch (3,1) 1. Jones – Talintyne Fomhar Thyme Via Berryessa. Feminine bitch with a good substantive outline, good plains to a well developed head, good stop and with a dark eye, strong well toned neck of good length, fitting into a well laid shoulder, good bone on a strong front assembly, depth of chest with plenty of well sprung rib carried well back to powerful hindquarters, well let down hocks, and close knit feet, moved in an open driven gait covering the ring with ease holding her topline. 2.  Bayne’s – Settersay Martell By Corranroo. Very close to 1st but a little more petite in stature, good shape and dimensions to head with a good dark eye, nice length to a strong neck smoothly fitting into a well laid shoulder, front assembly sound with a good return of upper arm, chest deep and with good spring to rib, strong rear quarters with good muscle tone, moved with a good length in stride but lost a little fluidity watching the handler on her way round.

Limit Bitch (1) 1. McDonalds – Roanjora Cremant D’Alsace JW. A feminine Bitch with a cracking outline, well defined head with a good dark eye showing a lovely expression, good length of a strong neck set to a well laid shoulder, well developed in front with a good legth and return of upper arm, chest deep and not too wide, well sprung rib carried back to a broad loin, stifle well bent and carrying well toned thighs, feet tight and showing no weakness, on the move she held a good level topline and her gait was true and with drive. RBCC.

Open Bitch (2) 1. Tattersall – Alanea Silhouette. A bitch with a lot of quality and very much to type, having a cracking outline on the initial stack, broad head in proportion with a dark eye giving a very soft intelligent expression, strong neck with good muscle and of a good length, well laid back shoulders and a good return of upper arm make for a good front assembly, standing strong with good bone throughout, deep in chest and with enough width, well formed and plenty of well sprung rib carried back to a strong wide loin with a good amount of well toned muscle, moderate bend to stifle with strong with toned muscle on 1st and 2nd thighs, moved in a strong straight and true effortless gait covering the ground with ease. BCC. 2. McDonalds – SH CH Roanjora Rioja Crianza. Another quality bitch with a well defined outline of good type, head of good proportions with a good stop, dark eye giving a kind expression, nice length to neck flowing into a well laid shoulder placement, sound in front with a good length and return to upper arm, chest of good depth and with plenty of well sprung rib, level topline back to a strong well toned loin, moderate bend in stifle with good amount of muscled thigh, moved well in a powerful driven action.

Judge Graham Hart.