West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

WELKS English Setter

This is a breed I’ve been around for almost 50 years both watching an admiring from the ring side. However today I found a few toplines that resembled that of an Irish setter, being gently sloping down from withers to croup rather than the required level.

Thank you to my stewards for the day who certainly had a busy time. The lemon drizzle cake was a welcomed treat.

609. English Setter - Veteran Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 1748 - Wansleydale Dorian Gray JW ShCEx OSW (Mrs L A Lawson) Not showing is age at all which is wonderful. At 8 years young he as such a handsome head and expression. He moves so well with free flowing action. Presented in fabulous coat and condition.

 610. English Setter - Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 1759 - Goldbirch Northern Jazz (Mrs B Szal) what a lovely puppy so full of life and enjoying every moment on the grass. Loved his shape and outline his overall conformation shouts English setter, his head and expression is a delight to see. He (when he stands still!!) display a very clean outline. Delighted to award him BPIB.

2ND 1723 - Latjeata Jack's The Lad (Mrs L A Beasley) so very similar to winner, standing presents a lovely picture. Clean in outline and in wonderful coat.

3RD 1786 - Sharnyx Reyncloud at Lucanix (Mrs J Wilson)

611. English Setter - Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

612. English Setter - Junior Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 2

Sadly 1 missed the class.

613. English Setter - Yearling Dog

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1ST 1738 - Hawklawn Hazzard County at Balvenie JW (Mrs A & Mrs I & Mrs S Derry & Schoneville & Williamson) at 19months he is certainly one to watch for the future. His outline and overall shape is so very typical of the breed. His overall balance is for all to see. From his pleasing handsome head, to good length of neck and clean shoulders, his body is strong with a good level topline which he holds on the move. He used his strong quarters to full advantage. Close up for top honours later is realised he his sired by my DCC winner today.

2ND 1742 - Wansleydale Beekeeper at Redhara (Mrs Re Goutorbe) A lot to like about this dog from his oh so handsome head and expression. Good shoulders and neck and body. Today I preferred the finish on winner in quarters. However he moved well with that lovely free flowing movement that is expected.

3RD 1777 - Culverwell Magic Touch (Mrs W & Miss K Whittington)

614. English Setter - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 1736 - Severnsett Gold Sovereign (Mr N A & Mrs P M Darley) Good overall shape and outline, his head displays that oval finish over his skull, good body and ribs strong wide loin and strong quarters he moved with such fabulous drive and free flowing movement carrying his head displaying great elegance but still being functional.

2ND 1753 - Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW (Mrs M Osman) in profile I could see everything I need to see in terms of the breed type and quality. his profile movement was so wonderful to see.

3RD 1719 - Tattersett Blue Lord JW (Mr P & Miss L Arkley)

615. English Setter - Limit Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

A difficult class to judge

1ST 1778 - Juldeane Line of Duty (ai) (Mrs W & Miss K Whittington) his overall outline presented a clear picture that I was looking for, good conformation and moved well.

2ND 1767 - Mariglen Nightwish for Walshaw (Mrs C J Tucker) I preferred this dog overall however when stacked he just wasn’t showing the true English setter outline I was looking for. However when free standing he was relaxed and presented himself well.

3RD 1779 - Phenset Firestorm (Ms H J Wilkinson-Sargeant)

616. English Setter - Open Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST 1763 - Sh Ch Wansleydale Maybee JW (Mrs L Taylor) he presented an absolute clear picture of what I was hoping for. His head and expression displaying the wonderful chiselling that gives the expression his eyes are so well set and oval in shape. His shoulder and angulation and depth of chest is a pleasure to see. His forechest is strong displaying the term Dog in front for all to see and so well balanced to his quarters. His body is strong and level topline. Moving free and graceful and true both fore and aft. Delighted to award him the DCC and BOB.

2ND 1782 - Bournehouse Abracadabra (Mrs P D A Williams) this dog certainly gave his handler a hard time to start with but once settled he started to enjoy his day. I liked his overall size, outline and quality. when he moved he certainly came into his own and totally became happy and enjoyed his day. His footfall was a pleasure to see and his profile movement was clean and effortless. Pleased to award his RDCC today.

3RD 1735 - Sh Ch Severnsett Firecracker (Mr N A & Mrs P M Darley)

617. English Setter - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1755 - Jotunheim Ooh La La (Mr J B & Mrs S E Rumble) a young veteran at just over 7 years old. She is very feminine in outline and overall conformation displayed well for all to see. she moved well with great drive. Pleased to award her BVIB

618. English Setter - Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 1781 - Goldbirch Northern Disco at Skippit (Mr B & Mrs J Williams) litter sister to my minor puppy dog winner and very similar remarks apply. So full of enthusiasm and showing with gay abandonment just how puppies should be. The quality and breed type is fabulous to see.

2ND 1771 - Elvistar Falling in Love (Mrs A M Forrest) another fabulous puppy enjoying every moment of the fun with others in the ring, as a judge you cant help but smile. Im sure they will change places time and time again infact the whole class was a pleasure to judge. Congratulations everybody.

3RD 1722 - Latjeata Cup of Kindness (Mrs L A Beasley)

619. English Setter - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

620. English Setter - Junior Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1ST 1776 - Oshowa Love to Dream (Mr P & Mrs N Welburn) great youngster so full of quality, she has good shoulder angulation, good ribs and back and strong well angulated quarters, which she used when on the move. She is so classy in all aspects. In particular I loved her head shape and balance, so very attractive her eyes told every story of a setter. Delighted to she is sired by dog cc winner. Congratulations on breeding and owning 2 fabulous youngsters.

 2ND 1775 - Oshowa Just A Dream (Mr P & Mrs N Welburn) very similar remarks to winner which doesn’t surprise when I see they are litter mates. The winner today I flet had the better shoulder angulation but they both are so very typical of the breed. congratulations

3RD 1721 - Dyrham Girl On Fire (Miss K Bayliss)

621. English Setter - Yearling Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

Im sure the top 3 will change places at any time during the career.

1ST 1754 - Glenmaurangi Cassiopeia (Mrs A & Ms T Phillips & Watkins) she had the edge today in the class, so full of breed type and quality. her head and expression are so very classy. Her neck gives that wonderful arch that defines quality. good ribs and strong quarters which she used on the move.

  2ND 1762 - Wansleydale Honey Bee (Mrs L Taylor) at a totally different stage in development to winner but still a top quality bitch with everything in place as it should be she just needs time, which she does have.

  3RD 1746 - Mariglen My Heart Will Go On with Monaysbridge JW (Mr R & Mrs J, Mrs J Hutchinson & Dennis)

RES 1788 - Walshaw Let's Dance for Droveborough (Mrs P D Wynne-Evans)

622. English Setter - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 1729 - Quensha's Viva La Vida Bondgate (Mr H Stubbington) a bitch at 4 years young she has everything in place and so very close up for top honours. Not quite at one with handler today but stacked and free standing I just appreciated everything about her. Her head and expression is a delight to see. she has great forechest which she has to have as her upper arm angulation and good shoulders told that story. Best of luck with her for the future.

 2ND 1758 - Mariglen Wave Dancer for Bondgate JW (Mrs J Stephenson) overall conformation and outline is good, displaying all the breed type she is. Classy head shape, good finish to skull, good strength of neck. Good profile movement.

  3RD 1774 - Oshowa Dream Come True (Mr P & Mrs N Welburn)

623. English Setter - Limit Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 3

Top quality class that gave me a great pleasure to judge.

1ST 1727 - Quensha Glitter and Gold (Mr P, Mr G T & Mrs A Bott, Allen & Morgan) wow my notes say and in my opinion she shouts English setter at you. I loved her, from her head to her tail. She displays breed type and quality. Good forechest correct upper arm angulation and good widely sprung ribs, strong loin, good strong quarters. Nothing over done at all. Moved with free flowing movement and totally in tune with her handler. Delighted to award her the bcc today which I believe gave her, her title. congratulations

 2ND 1728 - Fishwick Fortune Cookie (Miss L A Buckley) goodness she certainly didn’t give the winner and easy time today. How lovely she is, so full of breed type and quality. so well balanced overall presented in good hard condition and she certainly can move with such free flowing movement.

  3RD 1756 - Mariglen Villanelle (Mrs B K Seaman)

RES 1757 - Kanietter Sabonette JW (Mrs M Sharples)

624. English Setter - Open Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 1784 - Sh Ch Bournehouse Eternal Love (Mrs P D A Williams) As one would expect form this kennel I loved her she presents a true English setter outline so full of breed type her coat and condition is second to non. What quality she is and so much more to come from her as she continues to develop. A day when you need 2 ccs’ but not possible delighted to award her the RBCC today.

2ND 1724 - Wansleydale Amaretto at Latjeata (Mrs L A Beasley) 5 years difference between winner today, her overall conformation and balance is clear for all to see. when everything comes together well her movement had to be good and it was. Unlucky to meet winner today but what a quality bitch she is overall.

3RD 1772 - Elvistar Private Dancer (Mrs A M Forrest)

Judge

Pat Butler-Holley