Gundog Society Of Wales

A big thank you to the society for this invitation, a great day with many super dogs to judge in each breed. I was spoilt for choice by the quality in all 3. Thanks to my 2 stewards who were professional and efficient. Also, to the exhibitors for the great depth of quality.

Breed Results: Gordon Setter (Day 1)

DCC 167 - Beechlake The Storyteller of Finnsfolk (Miss J R Ellington)

RDCC 182 - Sh Ch Bryerdale Quantas (ai) (Mrs P J Baines)

BCC 194 - Sh Ch Hernwood Gin Fizz JW (Mr P & Mrs C A, Miss C Sandiford & Lewis)

RBCC 181 - Sh Ch Bryerdale Qangeroo ShCEx (ai) (Ms A Mappin)

BOB 194 - Sh Ch Hernwood Gin Fizz JW (Mr P & Mrs C A, Miss C Sandiford & Lewis)

BP 193 - Hernwood Superstition (Mr P & Mrs C A Sandiford)

BV 172 - Melview Phoenix (Mrs L Hall)

BSB 166 - Dj Bee Black Ivy (Imp Pol) (Mrs K Clark)

64. Gordon Setter - Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 192 - Hernwood Master Blaster (Mr P & Mrs C A Sandiford)

 Excellent outline with Super head type with dark eye, good angulation front and rear, and level topline. Excellent coat coming. Sound mover with good tail carriage .Could use more bone.

 2ND 173 - Rhiwgerrig Caractacus by Melview (Mrs L Hall)

Younger than 1st so not as advanced in body, topline needs to firm up. Is well constructed with good angulation front and rear. Pleasing head type. Coat coming, sound mover.

 65. Gordon Setter - Puppy Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 192 - Hernwood Master Blaster (Mr P & Mrs C A Sandiford)

66. Gordon Setter - Junior Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 183 - Glenquin Hurricane Bryerdale (Ms A & Mr J Mappin & Newton)

 Lovely youngster who is maturing into the true stylish Gordon with galloping lines. Excellent outline, construction and super coat. Excels on the move. Has it all there for a bright future.

 2ND 171 - Caradilis Fiach Dubh (Mrs S Gregg)

 Good overall make and shape, moderate angulation, sound movement. Just needs more coat to finish the picture.

3RD 189 - Ludstar Placido (Mrs H Rawson)

67. Gordon Setter - Yearling Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 176 - Gailiech Wirnpa (Mrs F & Mr A Hogg)

Nice overall shape, need to watch his dentition. Good tan markings. Sound

68. Gordon Setter - Novice Dog Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

69. Gordon Setter - Post Graduate Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 167 - Beechlake The Storyteller of Finnsfolk (Miss J R Ellington)

 Super dog with wonderful outline who excels on the move. Super head type, neck flows into shoulders, level topline and well carried tail. Excellent angulation front and rear. In full coat of excellent coal black colour and bright tan. Stood away here and did not disappoint in the challenge. CC.

2ND 185 - Forester's Northern Hunter of Darkmoor with Gadieburn JW (Imp Deu) (Miss A Michalak) Nice size and shape, super coat and overall make and shape. A bit upright in shoulder which showed in his movement.

 70. Gordon Setter - Limit Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 175 - Gailiech Ngalyod (Mrs F & Mr A Hogg)

 Rather strong in head, but overall good colour and tan and outline .Needs more bone. Good coat. Sound mover.

71. Gordon Setter - Open Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 179 - Ludstar Maccabee at Glenquin (Imp Ita) (Mr P & Mrs L & Miss N & Mrs F Johnston & Johnston & Johnston & Boxall)

Very well made all through, super outline, angulation and this showed in his super movement.

In super coat and condition, pushed hard for to honours.

2ND 162 - Sh Ch Hernwood The Botanist JW ShCEx OSW (Ms A Ashley-Turner)

Large boy, but lacks the overall stylishness I like. In excellent coat. Moved soundly.

3RD 163 - Sh Ch Palangor Moonlight Echo at Pangarak (Mrs L Bain)

72. Gordon Setter - Champion Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 182 - Sh Ch Bryerdale Quantas (ai) (Mrs P J Baines)

 Loved him from head to tail for type and style. In fabulous condition and coat. Side gait and movement excellent. Just lost out on muscle tone to CC winner. Res CC

2ND 165 - Sh Ch Red Admiral by Rubymoon JW (Mr K D & Mrs C E Butler)

 A bit feminine in head, good outline, super mover and in excellent coat. Somewhat cowhocked when stacked.

 73. Gordon Setter - Veteran Dog Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

74. Gordon Setter - Special Beginners Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 166 - Dj Bee Black Ivy (Imp Pol) (Mrs K Clark)

 Very finely built. Good angulation, feet and topline. Feminine head, good temperament. Coat coming. Sound movement

 75. Gordon Setter - Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 193 - Hernwood Superstition (Mr P & Mrs C A Sandiford)

Has it all there for a bright future. Lovely head type, construction and movement. Super outline, coat colour and tan markings. Super legs and feet. BPIB.

 76. Gordon Setter - Puppy Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 193 - Hernwood Superstition (Mr P & Mrs C A Sandiford)

 2ND 198 - Waseley Hazy Dayz (Mrs K G Sweryda)

 Nice outline coming, good topline, moderate angulation. Pretty head, good ears and eyes. Sound mover.

 77. Gordon Setter - Junior BitchEntries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 177 - Glenquin Phantom (Mr P, Mrs L & Miss N Johnston)

 Excellent feminine bitch, pretty head, excellent topline. Dark tan super outline. Won this class on her movement.

 2ND 184 - Kilnrae Back to The Future JW (Mrs K M Marsh)

 Nice head type, sound mover. Not the overall shape or movement of winner.

 3RD 166 - Dj Bee Black Ivy (Imp Pol) (Mrs K Clark)

78. Gordon Setter - Yearling Bitch Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

79. Gordon Setter - Novice Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

80. Gordon Setter - Post Graduate.Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 180 - Flaxheath Centrefold (Ms V L Lines)

 Pretty female with nice outline, moderate angulation and good coat. Sound but wide in front on the move

2ND 196 - Ronaldsbill Magic Stars of Niannseter (Mrs J A & Mr N Speed)

Finer female, erratic to handle but settled sufficiently to assess. Coat coming, sound mover.

 81. Gordon Setter - Limit Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 188 - Amscot Air of Success at Boyers (Miss J Osborn)

 Gorgeous bitch with excellent outline, head and expression. Super head type, angulation and coat. Good movement.

 2ND 164 - Laurelhach Renaissance JW (Mrs F Boxall)

 Nicely made bitch with good outline, a bit upright in shoulder, good coat. Expression spoilt by round eyes. Moved well

 3RD 174 - Cafotaliena Hello My Love (Miss N C & Miss C Hardy)

RES 199 - Glynderys Moonstone (Dr M Thomas)

VHC 196 - Ronaldsbill Magic Stars of Niannseter (Mrs J A & Mr N Speed)

82. Gordon Setter - Open Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 181 - Sh Ch Bryerdale Qangeroo ShCEx (ai) (Ms A Mappin)

 So little between these 2 superb bitches. Wonderful outlines, construction and superb coats. Glorious heads and expressions and super movers. Just preferred the hock of the winner.

 2ND 178 - Sh Ch Glenquin Phoenix (Mr P, Mrs L & Miss N Johnston)

 83. Gordon Setter - Champion Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 194 - Sh Ch Hernwood Gin Fizz JW (Mr P & Mrs C A, Miss C Sandiford & Lewis)

 What a fabulous Gordon. Superb type, coat, construction and overall quality. And then she moved…. Outstanding soundness, reach and drive. Just a pleasure to watch CC & BOB.

 2ND 190 - Sh Ch Moonglade Lily Mae Magic (Mrs E Roberts)

 Smaller type, a little long for height. Nice all through, not the movement of 1.

 84. Gordon Setter - Veteran Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 172 - Melview Phoenix (Mrs L Hall)

Good outline and construction, smaller type. Well made all through, pleasing head type and moved well.