Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

BEST OF BREED & DCC, CROCKER, Mr B.A. & LEWIS, Miss C. Sh. Ch. Riverbrue Wonderwall At Hernwood Res Dog CC: RUSSELL, Mrs J. Sh. Ch. Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settesoli JW Bitch CC: CATLING, Mrs Patricia Ann M. Quensha Family Portrait for Teleri Res Bitch CC: HALL, Mr P. J. Harreds Lillie Best Puppy: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Pandora Best Veteran: RUSSELL, Mrs J. Sh. Ch. Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settesoli JW Best Special Beginner: HOLMES, Mrs Judith Gwendariff Mr Blue Sky Thank you to Jennie and her committee for the invitation to judge. I had a lovely entry numerically and in quality. The atmosphere around the ring was fantastic; I commend all the exhibitors for their sportsmanship, which led to the acceptance of my decisions. We ended up with a large indoor ring, where I could see how the dogs held their outline and how they moved in profile and on the up and down. I would still like to see better rear movement; some hocks were loose, which led to a lack of drive. You don’t need to move your dogs too fast; give them time to balance and use their bodies correctly to show the desired drive and reach. I will just end my preamble with my final thoughts: the Irish setter needs to be racy and full of quality and essential breed points with sound movement; to find all of that in one exhibit is a judge's hope and not always easy. I was delighted with my winners; the puppy classes are very promising, which bodes well for the breed going forward. Class SBD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: HOLMES, Mrs Judith, Gwendariff Mr Blue Sky, a young male, has the correct stacked outline, a gentle expression, low-set ears, a moderate neck that sits cleanly into his shoulders, and a well-ribbed back; however, he still needs to develop more ribs. Handled sympathetically, he moved steady and true, a little close in the rear but hopefully as he strengths this will improve. Shown in good of good colour and texture. 2nd: HEARN, Mrs Julia Cataluna Light Of My Soul, not as mature as the 1st, has a pleasant head with a kind expression. Was a little narrower in front than the 1st. Decent width to the 2nd thigh and stifles well let down, moved okay, but would like to see more drive. Shown in a good coat. Class MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: FOSTER, Mr & Mrs N & S Ixia Boys Don't Cry At Shanoah, what a lovely puppy, with lots of promise, a gorgeous head, and a twinkling eye. I very much liked his body proportions, good leg-to-body length, and well-set tail and finish to the croup. At only 6 months, he has a lot of maturing to do but has all the correct essentials to grow into a lovely Irish boy. He was moved at the correct pace for his age; he was a happy boy on the move, head up and tail wagging. BPD 2nd: RANDLE, Ms S. J. Rionore Bewitching Memory, another promising puppy, he is such a monkey to assess on the stack as he pulls himself together, and he looks shorter than he actually is; on the move he looks so much better. Masculine head with a super expression, he has lovely bone and substance for his age and a gorgeous coat coming through. Good width to the second thigh and tidy feet. Once he lets his handler stack him as he should be stacked, I am sure he will trouble the best. 3rd: MACFARLANE, Mrs Audrey Harelferg Macfarlane for Umfrido Class PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: HARRIS, Mrs P. Fairhaven Young Soul For Konakakela (imp. swe), well grown on, he is at the top end of the puppy class; he had the better outline in this class, a gentle sloping topline, and a well-developed chest. To be critical, I would like a tad more neck, he has well-sprung ribs, and a short loin. Hindquarters are strong with well-bent stifles and moves with drive, just a little proud of the tail. 2nd: RANDLE, Ms S. J. Rionore, Bewitching Memory, repeat on MPD. 3rd: HEMMINGS, Mr D & HEMMINGS, Mrs K. M. Orlanset Slave To Love Class JD (4 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: BROWN, Miss Debbie Kay Riverbrue Deadpool, what a smashing youngster, full of quality and type. Loved his balanced, handsome head with a kind expression, straight front, and nice length of neck into a well-constructed front. Strong hindquarters and stifles well let down. Well off for bone and substance. He was stylish on the move, holding his gently sloping topline and good tail carriage. I will watch his development with interest. Shown in a lovely coat with super texture and in good muscular condition. 2nd: ABBOTT, Mrs D & MILLIGAN-BOTT, Mrs D. Thendara Haribo. This lad has a larger frame and a super outline in profile; he excels in the forechest and has a masculine head with dark eyes and a cheeky expression, strong limbs, and a deep thorax. His ribs are well sprung. His front movement was a little messy today, but he was just too onwards bound. When he settles, he shows reach and drive. He has lots of potential. Well handled. 3rd: ASHLEY-TURNER, Ms Alison Riverbrue, The Joker: Class YD (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: JACOBS, Mr Gareth & BERNARD, Miss Karen Forfarian Fancy Footwork Jw, This young male dog has a lot of potential; his head is masculine and shows no signs of coarseness. I would prefer a little more leanness in skull.. His well-shaped eyes are dark with a typical Irish expression. He boasts a strong, slightly arched neck that neatly fits into his shoulders, a well-built front, and a good return of upper. The ribs are deep and well set back, his tail is straight off the back, and the rear quarters are well angulated. On the move, his footfall is excellent when he isn’t messing about, but that’s not a criticism; he is only young, and I don’t want to see a robot. Tail carried and used well. Coat of excellent texture and shown in super muscular body condition. 2nd: RUSSELL, Mrs J. Tiroen Touch Of Magic By Settesoli (imp Kcj) JW is a few months older but not as mature in body, a stylish young male who has lots to like, with a super reach of neck; I preferred his head and expression with raised brows and slight chiselling. He still needs to drop into his rear quarters. Correct layback of shoulder and straight front with good length to front legs, which gave him a gentle sloping topline. Lost out on rear movement today. He was shown in a lovely coat and handled well. 3rd: KASSUBE, Miss Eva & FRENCH, Mr Richard Thendara Hot Diamond And Cararua Class MD (4 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: ABBOTT, Mrs D & MILLIGAN-BOTT, Mrs D. Thendara Haribo, repeat of Junior 2nd: RANDLE, Ms S. J. Rionore Bewitching Memory repeat of MPD 3rd: HEMMINGS, Mr D & HEMMINGS, Mrs K. M. Orlanset Slave To Love Class ND (8 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: BROWN, Miss Debbie Kay Riverbrue Deadpool, repeat Junior 2nd: ABBOTT, Mrs D & MILLIGAN-BOTT, Mrs D Thendara Haribo repeat Junior 3rd: HOLMES, Mrs Judith Gwendariff Mr Blue Sky Class GD (6 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: EDWARDS, Mrs Susan Copper's Get Off My Cloud By Bonhomie (Imp Swe), an upstanding young man, mature-looking, and with a lovely, balanced, correct, racy outline, his topline has a gentle, firm slope, which ultimately won him the class over a favourite of mine; he is not overdone and is moderate in his angulations. He has a refined head, a kind eye, and an excellent finish to his muzzle. His brisket is deep, and his back is well-ribbed. Strong and nicely angled hindquarters. He has a lovely demeanour about him as he moves, with a super head carriage. I believe he will be an easy Sh Ch once he matures into the finished dog. He was shown and handled to perfection. 2nd: LEVENE, Miss Abi & LEWIS, Mrs R. Quensha Remember the name Valasarch, a favourite of mine who only lost out to 1st on the finer details. He has a gorgeous head and expression and is a little more rugged in style, but under all his coat, he is well constructed, has a super front and return of upper arm, is deep in the rib cage and short loin, has well-angled rear quarters, and has a correct tail set. He is so very sound on the move. He secured a commendable second place in a highly competitive class. 3rd: SLOANE, Mrs Kate & SLOANE, Miss Gabrielle Ferasheen Hot Proper Tea JW Class PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: COLE, Mrs S. Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby, A dog I have watched mature, and he is doing that very well. I loved his outline on the stack, the gentle slope to the topline, and the elegant neck with a slight arch that sits cleanly into his shoulders. Handsome head, raised brows with good chiselling under eyes, a good finish to the muzzle and big nostrils. Straight front, deep through brisket and ribs well sprung, loin firm, and tail set correct. Hock to heel may be a little long, but his rear quarters are wide and strong, and he used them really well to drive round the ring, with a lovely coat of good texture. 2nd: PARSONS, Miss Jo-Anne & PARSONS, Mrs Diane Quensha Thinking Out Loud At Bransett JW, Very close up to the 1st place dog, another quality dog with good bone and substance, a masculine head with kind, expressive eyes, shoulders well placed and a prominent sternum, super ribs, and very muscular hindquarters. He has great width to the 2nd thigh. Stands on tidy feet. He is shown in great muscular condition. Today he moved with drive but was very excited in the large ring, and his front movement just became a little untidy. He has a gorgeous coat of the correct texture and colour. 3rd: CORLESS, Mrs S. S. Swiftlark Invincible JW Class MdLD (3 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: PRANGLE, Miss C & RUTHERFORD, Mrs Patricia Clonageera Touch Of Gold, a mature dog, was shown in super condition and presented beautifully. The dog has a masculine head with an oval skull and dark eyes that show a kind expression. He has a straight front, lovely bone and substance, and has a well-constructed front with ample forechest. His shoulders are well laid back, the topline is firm, there is great width to the second thigh, and his stifles are well let down. Additionally, his footfall is precise and correct; however, I would have liked to see a little more enthusiasm from him today. 2nd: CORLESS, Mrs S. S. Swiftlark Spellbinder, Liked this dog for type: long and lean head with low-set ears, slight arch to neck which flowed into well-placed shoulders, deep through rib cage, and muscular rear quarters. He used these well on the move to drive round the ring, just not as cleanly in front movement today. Shown in a lovely coat of good colour and condition. Class LD (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: BERESFORD, Miss Marie Jetsetter Wind Of Dreams (imp Rus), very much liked this handsome boy for type, an elegant boy who is lovely to go over, with a lean head with correct equal planes and a defined occiput. Arched moderate neck into clean shoulders, super depth, and spring to ribs giving lots of heart and lung room. Very balanced in front and rear angulations. Correct bone and neat feet. Nothing overdone; he moves true and shows an open side gait and is handled and shown well. Lovely coat of good texture. Considered for RCC. 2nd: DUFRAT, Miss A Riverbrue Cast No Shadow On Haverley, This boy has been slow to mature, which is not an issue for our breed; he has a super clean outline, and everything flows when you put your hands on him. Long, lean head, low-set ears, and good length to neck. Shoulders well laid into a gentle sloping topline. Well-ribbed back, short loin, and muscular rear quarters. He moved with style and excellent front reach. Very nice dog. 3rd: 270 SLATER, Mrs Catherine Robinson, Kerryfair Lucky Seven Class OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: CROCKER, Mr B.A. & LEWIS, Miss C. Sh. Ch. Riverbrue Wonderwall At Hernwood, An intriguing class when I judged these litter brothers back in 2021. I placed them the other way round. This dog has really grown into his frame beautifully; he looks so very balanced on the stack now, masculine but elegant and very correct. He is a quality male who has been shown and presented to the highest standard. When examined closely, he displays great muscle tone, an arched neck leading into a well-constructed front, a superb forechest, a deep brisket, a strong short loin, and excellent rear quarters and the desred gentle slope to topline. His tail set is super, and on the move he flows, showing excellent reach and drive, always holding his topline, and he is moved at the correct pace to show him at his best. I was delighted to award him 1st, DCC, and BOB; he looked super in the large group ring. Thank you for bringing him back. 2nd: BROWN, Miss Debbie Kay, Ch Riverbrue Soldier Oh, this dog is built on a smaller frame, with a handsome head, raised brows, and a cheeky expression. He is just a little more compact than his litter brother, with a straight front, ample fore chest, and well-sprung ribs. Strong hindquarters and lovely feet. Well-deserved, Sh Ch. I didn’t feel he moved as well as I have seen him previously. Class VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: RUSSELL, Mrs J. Sh. Ch. Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settesoli JW, what can I say? A favourite of mine, I gave him the RCC in 2021, and I still love him for type; he has such a super outline, stacked, he is built correctly, and has a good length to front legs, which we seem to be loosing, giving that desired gentle slope to the topline. He is maturing wonderfully and gives such a lovely account of himself on the move. He may exhibit slightly less enthusiasm these days yet he remains extremely accurate with his footfall and has a super tail action. He could not be denied the RCC and BVIB. 2nd: MURCHISON, Mrs Linda Kerryfair Please Please Me, Corphin. Just into the veteran class, he is another quality dog who keeps improving with age, balanced and correct in construction. Pleasing, handsome head, raised brows, straight front, and deep through ribs. Well-laid shoulders and corresponding rear quarters. Very sound on the move, shown in a super coat, loved his relationship with his handler. He has a lovely open side gait. 3rd: GISBY, Mrs & Miss T & G Sh Ch Suteresett King Of Hearts Jw Class SBB (1 Entry) Abs: 1 Class MPB (7 Entries) Abs: 0 What a super class, lots of beautiful puppies. 1st: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Pandora, super puppy, full of type and promise, so balanced for a puppy, such a pretty head and typical Irish expression. Everything is correct and well put together, and she should have a bright future, lovely clean shoulders, a well-ribbed back, and moderate hindquarters. She was true and steady on the move, which ultimately won her the class and BPIB. She carried on showing so well all day, giving a good account of herself in the puppy group. 2nd: HOPEWELL, Mrs Sharon & HOPEWELL, Mr David Riverwood X Written in the Stars Naf Taf (Imp Bel) loved this little puppy. What a poppet! She has a great attitude, a beautiful head, and a super cute expression. She is pleasing on the stack and well made all through. She moved well; as she matures and strengthens, she can only improve. She has super front reach; she just can’t control it at the moment. This is the one I would have liked to have taken home with me today. Good luck with her. 3rd: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Spice Of Life, another lovely quality puppy, a little more rangy than her little sister and will take a bit more time. Loved her for type, and as her sister, beautiful head with raised brow, moved well, just needs to tighten in the rear. her coat has a lovely colour and texture. Class PB (7 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Pandora, repeat of MPB 2nd: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor, Spice Of Life, repeat of MPB 3rd: HEMMINGS, Mr D & HEMMINGS, Mrs K. M. Orlanset Angel Eyes Class JB (8 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: CROCKER, Mr B. A. & FROST, Miss A. Riverbrue Lofty (Imp Pol) NAF TAF, Elegant, stylish girl, her head is long and lean with a beautiful feminine expression and a good length of neck, sitting cleanly into shoulders. She has lovely depth to her chest, well sprung ribs which are well-ribbed back, and strong rear quarters with good bend of stifle. She moved with style, showing excellent front reach. Considered her strongly for RCC. 2nd: BERRY AND MORRIS, Mrs B and L Riverbrue Mystique Brinara, the litter sister, another bitch I liked very much, exhibited elegance and substance in one package, featuring a good reach of neck, a well-constructed front assembly, a deep rib cage, and a lovely bend of stifle, with hocks that were well let down. She too moved with style and good footfall. 3rd: RUTHERFORD, Mrs P. J. Clonageera Summer Moments Class YB (5 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: STURROCK, Mrs Sandra & STURROCK, Miss Jenna & STURROCKS. Forfarian Fancy Me JW, as I turned to look at the lineup, this girl took my eye straight away. I loved her outline, racy and stylish. She didn’t disappoint on going over her. Feminine with substance, loved her head nicely balanced head planes, kind expression, low-set ears, clean neck into shoulder, good return of upper arm, and ample forechest. The tail was set just off the back; she moved well with strength in the rear hocks. I look forward to watching her mature. 2nd: MUGFORD, Mr & Mrs RC & JP Kedalita Abfab for Lynwood JW, smaller in frame but so very balanced and elegant, beautiful feminine head and expression, straight front, well-laid shoulders, and ample forechest. She has well-angulated rear quarters and hocks that are well let down, and she is very smart on the move with super tail action. One to watch in the future. 3rd: GISBY, Mrs & Miss T & G Marlland Lily On The Valley By Suteresett Jw (Imp) Class MB (5 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: ROGERS, Mrs J Clonageera Summer Magic, a classy girl who has a lovely outline, a gentle slope from withers to croup, a well-balanced head, a good finish to her muzzle, and a kind expression. Her shoulders are of good length and well laid back, and a correct return of the upper arm. Well-muscled rear quarters, which she uses well to move around the ring, showing drive. She was well-presented and handled. 2nd: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Pandora repeat MB 3rd: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Spice of Life: Class NB (5 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: BERRY AND MORRIS, Mrs B And L Riverbrue Mystique Avec Brinara, Repeat JB 2nd: ROGERS, Mrs J., Clonageera Summer Magic, repeat of MB 3rd: ROBERTS, Mrs Angela R. Polmennor Pandora: Class GB (8 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: COLEMAN, Mrs S. L. Camaling Rose Royale presents a lovely outline on the stack, good body proportions, and she is very nicely balanced, with a feminine head with a good finish to the muzzle, a super front, shoulders laid back and a corresponding return of the upper arm, deep through the brisket and pronounced sternum, well ribbed back, good width to rear quarters, and stifles well let down. A tad rounder in the croup. Moved with drive and good reach. Shown in a lovely coat. 2nd: MCDONALD, Mrs Diane Quensha Galway Girl, a lovely girl who is maturing beautifully, stands over more ground than 1st, with a pretty head with raised brows and a good finish to the muzzle. Neck of good length, which sits cleanly into shoulders. Well-ribbed back, short,strong loin, and good finish to croup. She moved with reach and just needs strength in her hocks and a lovely tail carriage. 3rd: PETERS, Miss Lillie-Amber Corranroo Viennese Waltz To Shirlilah Class PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: MUGFORD, Mr & Mrs RC & JP Lynwood Rather scrumptious, JW, a lovely picture of the stack, desired racey, balanced outline, beautiful head, raised brows and dark eyes with a kind expression, slight arch to the neck and well-constructed front with well-laid shoulders and showing fore chest with depth to the brisket. Ribs well sprung and short, slightly arched loin, and powerful hindquarters used to show drive, and she carried herself well, showing reach in front without losing her precise footfall. Great tail action, topped with a lovely coat and scores in musculature. 2nd: HALL, Mrs K. Riverbrue Ophelia Love Glennara JW, a bitch whom I like very much, lovely racy outline; she has a gorgeous head and expression, straight front, good length of neck with slight arch, gentle slope to topline, and a good finish to croup. Strong rear quarters and well-let-down hocks. She can stack really nicely but was fighting her handler today and losing her topline. She was just a little quick on the move today and became untidy in her front action. She is full of quality and will surely gain her title. 3rd: PETERS, Miss Lillie-Amber Corranroo Hot Sensation At Shirlilah Class MdLB (4 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: RUTHERFORD, Mrs P. J. Clonageera Take A Chance JW, a classy girl who is full of quality, has substance and femininity. Straight front and shoulders well laid and good length of upper arm she is ribbed well back and deep through chest showing, plenty of heart room. Strong rear quarters with good strength through hocks, she was correct in her movement, particularly through her rear pasterns. Moved with reach and drive, holding her head and topline rightly. Shown and presented beautifully. 2nd: HUMPHREYS, Mrs & Mr Julie & Paul Riverbrue Ophelia Bongos At Henaleas, I loved her stacked outline; she has the desired shape and good balance, an attractive head with a beautiful expression, a good length of neck, well-laid shoulders, and a straight front and fore chest. Ribbed well back, with good width to the second thigh and hocks well let down, she moved with verve, and it just needs a little more control at times. She is still young and will settle a little as she matures. 3rd: CORLESS, Mrs S. S. Swiftlark, Illustrious JW Class LB (9 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: HALL, Mr P. J. Harreds Lillie, an understated bitch who doesn’t always catch your eye at first glance. Her construction is so correct, and everything just flows; she is moderate, but that’s what I loved about her, with front and rear angulations correct and balanced. Strong through her hocks and moved with drive. Gorgeous head with a typical Irish expression from her well-shaped eyes, raised brows, and low-set ears. Yes, she is not overly coated, and for me this is not an issue; she looked as if she could do a day’s work on the moor. When it came to the challenge, she didn’t disappoint and deserved her RCC. She certainly deserves her title. 2nd: STURROCK, Mrs Sandra & STURROCK, Miss Jenna & STUR Forfarian Tickles Your Fancy. Another quality bitch, who has lots to like, who is full of breed type. Very pretty head with kind expression, well-set ears and good reach of neck, straight front, deep through brisket and well-ribbed, strong slightly arched loin and muscular rear quarters, slightly longer hock to heel than 1st. Moved well, showing reach and drive with super tail action. 3rd: GUTSELL, Mr Peter Joaodaws Rainbows End Class OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: CATLING, Mrs Patricia Ann M. Quensha Family Portrait For Teleri, a beautiful girl, I judged as a junior, and that day I very nearly gave her the RCC; she has matured into a classy, feminine bitch. Classic head, long and lean with no throatiness, defined occiput and dark eyes with an inquisitive expression, correct length of neck, sitting cleanly into well-placed shoulders and super fore chest with well-sprung ribs to give her heart and lungs room. Her outline is clean, and your hands flow over her; she has moderately angulated rear quarters with well let-down hocks. She moves with a true and correct footfall, her rear movement especially was very clean and strong in rear pasterns. Her presentation is exemplary, and she is shown in super muscular condition. Handled without fuss. She is a credit to her owner and breeder. I was delighted to award her the CC, which was her 3rd and a very deserved Sh Ch. 2nd: DOUTHWAITE & WHARFE, Ms Anne & Susan Quensha, Beautiful Stranger Of Gracewood, another quality girl, she has a lovely outline. Her head is lovely, raised browns and dark eyes with kind expression. Strong and slightly arched neck which sits cleanly into her shoulders, straight front and elbows close to chest , deep through ribs, firm topline and strong rear quarters with hocks well let down. Moved well always holding her topline and showing open side gait. Shown in super coat of correct texture. 3rd: EDWARDS, Mrs Susan Gwendariff. It's Numero Uno at Bonhomie JW. Class VB (6 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: MUGFORD, Mr & Mrs RC & JP, Sh Ch Lynwood Abracadabra JW, A beautiful veteran who is shown in super condition, she has a gorgeous head with a lovely expression, the gentle sparkle of grey on her muzzle which suits her so well, a good reach of neck, well-laid shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, a picture on the stack, a gentle sloping topline, and a good finish to the croup. Moved with reach and style and great tail action, sister to my veteran dog winner, and both have such classic breed type they are a credit to their breeder and owners. 2nd: DAVIE, Mrs M. B. Lochfrae Nina Simone, another lovely lady who is ageing well, she is well-constructed and has a lovely balanced front and rear angulations. She is very nice to go over; your hands flow over her clean outline. Very pretty head with a kind expression, sound on the move with clean hock action. Just not the verve of the 1st place. 3rd: HUGHES, Mrs N.W. & HUGHES, Mr J.K. 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