Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society

I would like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge English setters today I really enjoyed my judging and lastly, I would like to thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in the way they did .

ENGLISH SETTER 

PUPPY- (3-0)

1/ Reid ,Mr I & Mrs K - Diersett Moon of the Skies - lovley 7-month orange belton bitch just a baby but loved her all the same Egger to please with her lashing tail ,super overall balance and quality was obvious, lovely, chiselled head ,Beautiful expression and eyes ,lovely neck ,front and well off for bone ,perfect body for her age ,excellent top line and tail set ,strong rear ,moved with reach and drive presented very well in good coat and condition pleased to award BEST PUPPY 

2/ Parrish ,Mrs S T - Tawnymeade Moonflower - 11 ,month Tri bitch to me she never sparkled today for me as there's a lot to like . Well-presented young lady with an attractive head and expression ,good neck, and adequate front angulation ,well off for bone ,excellent substance super rear angulation ,level top line ,correct tail set with strong back end thought she could have moved better today which was disappointing for me .

JUNIOR- (4-0) 

1/ Pearson, Mr D & Mrs J L - Bournhouse Augustus at Yessandi - 18-month male of good type ,masculine head with a dark eye ,soft expression and low set ears ,he presented a super outline when stood ,lovely clean neck leading into his well angulated shoulders , good in front angulation .deep in brisket ,good spring of rib and moderate length to his back wide across the loin stifles well bent ,short rear pasterns allowing him to move with power and drive 

2/ Parrish ,Mrs S T - Tawnymeade Moonflower - 14-month bitch another exhibit with a lot to like ,she possed a lovely feminine head and soft expression with a nice dark eye and low ear set ,lean muscular neck leading into good layback of shoulder's ,she had good front angulation ,elbows well let down ,deep in brisket with well sprung ribs ,good rear angulation and muscle tone presented a balanced outline on the stack moved ok 

POSTGRADUATE - (3-0) - 

1/ Kemp - Taylor , Mrs H J - Quensha's Strawberry Swing - 4-year-old tri bitch star of the show for me today . She was in full coat and great condition ,very pretty in head ,showing length and leanness ,with good stop ,in keeping with her body ,oval shape from ear to ear ,with ample occipital protuberance. Loved the working under her dark eye giving contrast to her coat which was very appealing. Excellent reach of neck and showing strength. Good angulation to her shoulders down to elbows .well ribbed ,with strength to wide loin .lovely slope to croup .well-muscled throughout. Moved out with good power and drive ,tail and head carriage excellent shown in super condition Pleased to award BEST OF BREED 

2/Williamson J R & S - Hawklawn Sultan of Swing - 3-year-old Tri dog in decent coat ,typical head and expression nice dark eye and low ear set ,lean muscular neck leading into good laid back of shoulder and good front ,elbows well let down ,deep in brisket with well sprung ribs ,presented a good balanced outline moved ok 

OPEN - (1-0)

1/ Dennis ,Harris & Morgan ,Mesdames J L & D - Mariglen Unwrapped JW - a very typey bitch with a beautiful, elegant head ,lovely dark well shaped eye ,lean neck leading into well placed shoulders .good depth to chest .well let down elbows ,well sprung ribs and a super level top line. Strong rear quarters and strong short hocks .shown in the most beautiful coat and condition never moved as well as I've seen her move .But still pleased to Award her RESERVE BEST OF BREED 

Thanks Graeme