City Of Birmingham Canine Association

City of Birmingham Canine Association.

31st August 2025

English Setters

Judge Les Weller

I would like to thank the Committee for giving me the opportunity to award Challenge Certificates in English Setters for the first time and to all the exhibitors for giving me a wonderful entry. I really enjoyed my day. I am aware that I may have taken longer than expected to judge but I felt it necessary to give all exhibitors the opportunity to show their dogs to their best advantage.

Special Beginners Dog 6 entries (1 absent)

1st STEAD, Miss R & Stead Ms K, Ravensett Illusionist of Settavista.

18-month-old Blue Belton. Masculine head with dark eye and good reach of neck, good body proportions and level topline which he kept when on the move.

2nd Pearson Mr & Mrs Jane, Laura, Bournehouse Augustus at Yessandi.

Lovely head on this tri boy with dark eyes and low set ears, correct angulation front and rear with good tail carriage. Unfortunately, he was giving his handler a hard time today which resulted in his erratic movement.

3rd Szal Mrs B. Goldbirch Northern Jazz

Veteran Dog 1 entry

1st Harris Mrs P. Bridgella’s First Edition with Konakakeia JW Sh.cex, Osw

8-year-old Orange Belton. Masculine in head with dark eyes, well balanced, short coupled with good spring of rib, moved with drive around the ring.

Minor Puppy Dog 1 entry.

1st McDowell Mr & Mrs A. Byedales Inspector Clueso

8-month-old Tri loved this puppy’s head, as you would expect at this age he is still developing but has the potential to grow on well, tight feet, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, short coupled. Moved steadily for his age.

Puppy Dog 2 entries

1st Taylor Miss Toni Ann. Kanietter Goldmandine of Tattay

9-month-old Blue Belton. The overall appearance of this puppy is of one who is well developed for his age, he stands on good bone with tight feet, head of good proportions with dark eyes and low set ears. His neck flows into well set shoulders with correct upper arm length and strong rear angulation. Moved well and deserved BPIB.

2nd Griffiths Mrs Angela. Tawnymeade Moonshine.

11-month-old Orange Belton. Lovely gentle expression on this puppy, good head proportions with dark eyes, he has good depth of chest and well-proportioned rear quarters. Just needs more schooling to improve his movement.

Junior Dog 7 entries (1 absent)

1st Arkley Miss Lindsey & Mr P. Oshowa Dream Lover

17-month-old Blue Belton, Overall, an elegant dog who stands well, A refined head with dark eye and low set ears. Excellent reach of neck into well laid shoulders and the required length of upper arm. Straight front with good width, well sprung ribs. Moved steady and true.

2nd Tompsett Miss Fiona. Radbrooks Brothers in Arms

17-month-old Blue Belton. Slightly heavier in head than the 1st but still has the correct proportions. Overall, he is well made with good bone and well-developed stifles. Moved steadily. Just preferred the overall balance of the 1st.

3rd Peason Mr & Mrs Jane Laura. Bournehouse Augustus at Yessandi.

Graduate Dog 7 entries (0 absent)

1st Danks-Kemish Mrs R.D. & Mr & Mrs S&G Littlechild. Ravensett Just an Illusion with Alolfrana JW

An elegant Orange Belton dog with a refined head and good reach of neck, he is short coupled and good depth of body with well-muscled rear quarter and short hocks. In good coat. He moved with drive and purpose.

2nd Arkley Miss Lindsey and Mr Peter. Tattersett Blue Lord JW

Dark Blue Belton, well coated dog of good proportions, masculine head with a well-developed body with excellent tail set. Moved well but not with the drive of 1st.

3rd Derry Mrs Anne, & Schoneville Mrs I, & Williamson Mrs S. Hawklawn Hazard County at Balvenie JW

Post Graduate Dog 4 entries (0 absent)

1st Osman Mrs M. Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW

This tri was shown is super coat and condition, loved his head and expression. He stands well with a straight front and good bone, correct angulation front and rear, moved soundly and with drive to win the class. He has the potential to reach top honours as he matures.

2nd Stewart Mrs H & Quenby Professor S. Tattersett Stolen Silver

Stylish blue belton dog with a lot to like, masculine head with a soft expression. Short coupled and deep in chest, decent bend of stifle and good width of thigh. Moved okay but not the drive of 1st.

3rd Ciaputa Mrs Kim. Ravensett Cote D’Azure JW

Limit Dog 7 entries (1 absent)

1st Montell Mrs A. Culverwell Super Scrumpy

My star of the day, he caught my eye on entering the ring and I wasn’t disappointed when going over him. Rich Orange Belton in excellent coat and condition. He has a masculine head with correct proportions with lovely dark eyes and low ear set. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders leading to an excellent length of upper arm, short coupled, strong hindquarters. Sound movement with strong drive from his short hocks with accurate foot fall, using his lashing tail action to good effect. DCC, BOB. Delighted to hear later that this was his 3rd CC Well Done.

2nd Pitts Mr S. Wandsfell Dreamkeeper

Tri boy with a handsome head and soft expression, neat tight feet, with a straight front, correct angulation front and rear and well let down hocks. Moved well with good tail action. Overall, just preferred the proportions and precise movement of the 1st.

3rd Darley Mrs P. Severnsett Gold Sovereign

Open Dog 4 entries (1 absent)

1st Williams Mrs P. Bournehouse Abracadabra

Quality Tri dog that appealed in head and overall balance. Muscular arched neck with straight front, tight feet, well bent stifles and short hocks. Level top line and correct tail set. Moved out well. RDCC.

2nd Taylor Mrs L. Sh Ch Wansleydale Maybee JW

Dark Blue Belton in lovely coat and condition, Masculine head with dark eyes, deep chested with good spring of rib, strong hindquarters with well let down hocks which he used to good effect on the moved.

3rd Hepburn Mrs A. Tattersett Rainbow Legacy.

Good Citizen Dog 3 entries

1st Taylor Miss Toni Ann. Kanietter Goldmandine of Tattay.

2nd Beasley Mrs L. Latjeata Jack’s the Lad

Blue Belton boy of 13 months, good head shape and pleasing body proportions he has a level topline, his movement was a little erratic today.

3rd Hingley Ms jane, Wansleydale Bee Quick

Special Beginners Bitch 2 entries

1st Kemp-Taylor Mrs Helen, Quensha’s Strawberry Swing.

Mature dark tri bitch in good coat and condition, good overall body properties, moved well. BSB

2nd Williams Mrs Jacqueline & Mr Brian, Goldbirch Northern Disco at Skippit.

Blue belton bitch, just out of puppy and therefore lacking the maturity of the first, A pleasing head and good angulation fore and aft, lovely coat for her age. Moved steadily.

Veteran Bitch 4 entries

1st Mugford Mr & Mrs R.C. & J. P. Sh Ch Alolfrana Sugar N’ Spice at Lynwood JW

A very stylish 7-year-old dark tri bitch holding a lovely shape in profile, very feminine head with dark oval shape eye and low ear set, good reach of neck into well set shoulders, goof body proportions with strong rear quarters, moved very well for her age. BV.

2nd Grimsdell Mr & Mrs A. Sh Ch Tattersett Dark Honey JW

7-year-old Orange belton, elegant outline in super coat and condition, refined head with melting expression and correct angulation front and rear. Moved sound and true.

3rd Beasley Mrs L. Wansleydale Amaretto at Latjeata

Minor Puppy Bitch 2 entries

1st Reid Mr I & Mrs K. Diersett Moon of the Skies

7-month-old Orange belton. Pretty feminine head, dark eyes, low ear set. At this age she is still quite raw but has good body properties which should continue to develop as she matures. Moved well.

2nd McDowell Mr & Mrs A. Byedales Agatha Christie.

7-month-old Orange Belton, this puppy needs to develop all through but has time on her side. She has a pleasing head with raised brows and dark eyes, good bone, correct tailset, her movement was a little erratic today.

Puppy Bitch 3 entries

1st Parrish Mrs S. Tawnymeade Moonflower

11-month-old tri bitch. Feminine head with soft expression, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders with correct length of upper arm. Good spring of rib and well-developed rear end. Moved steadily with correct footfall.

2nd Forrest Mrs A. Elvistar Falling in Love

11-month-old tri bitch, well defined head of good proportions, good angulation but would just prefer more length of upper arm. Level topline, short hocks, moved okay. Close call between 1st and 2nd.

3rd Reid Mr I & Mrs K Reid Diersett Moon of the Skies.

Junior Bitch 8 entries (0 absent)

1st Stephenson Mr Eric & Mrs Kay, Bournehouse in Dreams at Steeplow

This 14-month Orange Belton is developing nicely, refined feminine head with dark eyes and soft expression. Well balanced overall, straight front, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Well developed rear angulation and in excellent coat. Moved straight and true, best mover in the class. BJ

2nd Kerr Mrs A. Latjeata Angel Blue.

13-month Blue Belton, not as mature as the 1st but still has plenty of time to develop, she has a pretty feminine head with a kind expression, with good reach of neck, level topline, and correct tailset. Moved steadily.

3rd Morgan Mrs D. Latjeata Vivaldi

Graduate Bitch 6 Entries (2 absent, 1 withdrawn)

1st Danks-Kemish Mrs R & Littlechild Mr G & Mrs S, Ravensett Allegra with Alolfrana

Blue belton who has a quality head with the kindest of expression, holds a lovely shape in profile with good spring of rib and short in loin, moved soundly with reach and drive.

2nd Phillips Mrs A & Watkins Ms T. Glenmaurangi Cassiopeia

Another lovely bitch, tri with pretty head and good reach of neck, well developed body with a straight front and tight feet, slightly longer cast than the 1st. Moved straight and true.

3rd Mcloughlin Mrs V & Miss K. Arabin Love Maybe.

Post Graduate Bitch 4 entries (0 absent)

Mcloughlin Mrs V & Miss K Arabin Silver Panda

1st Mature tri bitch with well worked head and dark eyes, balanced body with good angulation and deep in chest. In good coat and well-muscled rear thighs. Positive mover.

2nd Deering Mrs B, Pettifox of Rosetimber

Pretty orange belton with a feminine head and good overall body properties. Well bent stifles, nice short hocks. Moved OK but not as positively as the 1st.

3rd Prest Miss Abigail, Caleydene Comet

Limit Bitch 10 entries (2 absent)

1st Stubbington Mr Howard, Quensha’s Viva La Vida Bondgate

This mature dark tri bitch has everything I was looking for and presents a lovely picture in profile. She has an exquisite head which is refined and feminine, excellent reach of neck that flowed into her well laid shoulders and correct length of upper arm, tight feet, compact body, well bent stifles and correct tailset. She has short hocks which she used to good effect to move with reach and drive. BCC

2nd Dykes Mrs A, Caleydene Connextion

Another lovely feminine bitch. This Orange Belton is built on slightly bigger lines than the 1st and was in excellent coat, Pretty head with good proportions, dark eyes and melting expression. Clean in neck with a straight front with well sprung ribs and level topline, good width of thigh, Moved steady and true. RBCC

3rd Beasley Mrs L Wansleydale Mayflower at Latjeata

Open Bitch 4 Entries (0 absent)

1st Williams Mrs P. Sh Ch Bournehouse Eternal Love

Well-presented eye-catching Orange Belton bitch in very good coat and condition, well proportioned head with soft expression and dark eyes. Excellent bone, very good angulation front and rear, moved with drive and a lashing tail action.

2nd Tompsett Miss Fiona, Leilasett Northern Lights over Radbrooks.

Orange Belton bitch. A mature bitch with a clean balanced outline. She has correct angulation front and rear but would prefer more length of upper arm. She has a level top line and was a sound mover.

3rd Darley Mrs P. Severnsett Dark Angel

Good Citizen Bitch 2 entries

1st Beasley Mrs L. Latjeata Cup of Kindness

13-month Orange Belton, Feminine head of correct shape with dark eyes, straight front with neat feet, moderate angulation front and rear, moved ok, won the class on maturity.

2nd Parrish Mrs S. Tawnymeade Moonflower.

Les Weller (Judge)