Border Union Agricultural Society

Breed Results: Irish Setter (Day 2)

DCC 2510 - Sh Ch/ir Sh Ch/int Ch/fin Ch Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe'llus (IKC) Cw24 Ww24/25 (Miss R Ellrich)

RDCC 2544 - Bardonhill Mcintosh Red at Montgreenan JW (Mr J, Mrs L & Miss L H Richardson)

BCC 2540 - Sh Ch/ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Pink Champagne (IKC) (Miss C & Mr A Neill & Stewart)

RBCC 2528 - Gwendariff Rhianna JW (Mrs R & Dr H Jones)

BOB 2540 - Sh Ch/ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Pink Champagne (IKC) (Miss C & Mr A Neill & Stewart)

BP 2489 - Glitterati Lofty with Quensha (Imp Pol) (Mrs C, Mr G T & Mrs A Bott, Allen & Morgan)

BV 2555 - Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW (Mrs S, Miss J, Mrs N Sturrock and Watt)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at my local (and favourite) show. Thanks also to my very efficient steward, Liz, for all her hard work keeping me and the ring in order. Finally thanks to the exhibitors for their entries which was very much appreciated. It was a lovely entry both in quantity and quality.

1190. Irish Setter - Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

1191. Irish Setter - Puppy Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

1192. Irish Setter - Junior Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 2522 - Sametsuz Speaks Volumes (Ms M J Henderson)

Really appealing youngster who must go on to do well, lovely head and eye, neck of good length fitting cleanly in to well placed shoulders, firm topline for one so young, well angulated at rear, nice bone and neat feet, well ribbed and short coupled, in good coat and excellent condition, he moved out with purpose.  Carefully handled.

2ND 2526 - Gwendariff Little White Lie (IKC) (Mrs G Hyslop)

Lovely head and kindly expression from dark eyes of good shape, adequate neck and shoulders, firm topline and good rear angulation, true front with good bone and tight feet, well ribbed, in lovely coat, moved out well.

3RD 2511 - Forfarian Take A Chance (Ms I Gilray)

1193. Irish Setter - Yearling Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 2533 - Harelferg Macfarlane for Umfrido JW (Mrs A R Macfarlane)

Quality dog of good type, pleasing in head and eye, neck of good length and well laid shoulders, firm in topline, good tailset, good bend of stifle, lovely bone and tight feet, pleasing for sternum, well sprung ribs, slightly long in loin, very well presented and moved with reach and drive.

 2ND 2495 - Dendroch Major Oak (Mrs D & Mr T Cayton-Lee & Lee)

Balanced dog, pleasing in head and eye, good angulation front and rear, good ribbing, shown in well presented coat and nice condition, not moving his best, well handled.

1194. Irish Setter - Novice Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 2522 - Sametsuz Speaks Volumes (Ms M J Henderson)

 (As above)

 2ND 2495 - Dendroch Major Oak (Mrs D & Mr T Cayton-Lee & Lee)

 (As above)

 1195. Irish Setter - Graduate Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

A very good class.

1ST 2542 - Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara JW (Mrs S Pym)

Looked a picture standing he has quality and a super outline. He is well made all through with a lovely head and gentle expressive dark eyes, moderate in neck and shoulder, firm sloping topline back to well angulated rear giving strong driving action, very good bone and tight feet, well pronounced forechest, well sprung ribs and short muscular loin, well presented coat and muscular condition, covered the ground effortlessly.

 2ND 2523 - Cararua Pearl of The North (Mrs S & Miss G & Miss E & Mr R Hignett- Capper & Capper & Kassube & French)

Smaller frame and so balanced, pleasing in head and eye, adequate neck and shoulder, firm topline and good rear angles, nice bone and feet, deep in chest and well ribbed with short loin, lovely coat, a very good mover. 

 3RD 2557 - Gwendariff Hanky Panky JW (IKC) (Mrs L A & Mr D Walker)

1196. Irish Setter - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST 2512 - Jonola Singapore Sling (Ms I Gilray)

 A quality male with handsome head and kindly expressive dark eye, enough stop, good arched neck and well placed shoulders, firm sloping topline and well angulated rear, good tailset, well constructed rear, good bone and feet, well ribbed and short loin, shown in super coat and good condition, moved with reach and drive.

 2ND 2550 - Tiroen Touch of Magic by Settesoli (Imp Kcj) JW (Mrs J P Russell)

Pleasing in head and eye, muscular neck of moderate length and good lay back of shoulder, slightly dipping in topline, very nicely angulated at rear, good bone and tight feet, good depth of chest and well ribbed, short coupled, in lovely coat, moved really well.

1197. Irish Setter - Limit Dog

Entries: 12 Absentees: 2

1ST 2544 - Bardonhill Mcintosh Red at Montgreenan JW (Mr J, Mrs L & Miss L H Richardson)

You don’t miss this boy’s profile, he is so balanced and full of quality, masculine head, dark expressive eyes, good depth of muzzle, slightly arched neck of good length fitting cleanly into sloping shoulders, good tailset and carriage, powerfully built at rear giving strong driving action, straight front with very good bone and tight feet, good forechest, and very well ribbed up back to short muscular loin. Shown in well presented coat and muscular condition and moved with purpose. Delighted to award him the RDCC. Well done, I enjoyed his bounce around the ring at the end almost as much as he did! 

I have judged this top quality male as a youngster and he has developed in to a super example of the breed, he is so balanced throughout. A lovely head piece with darkest of eye giving a kindly expression, neck of good length and well laid shoulders, firm in topline, good tailset, good width of thigh and bend of stifle, nice bone and feet, well pronounced forechest, deep through chest and well ribbed back to short couplings, presented in tip top condition, moved with reach and drive, expertly handled.

 3RD 2546 - Gwendariff Tullys Red Arrows (Ms R Richardson)

1198. Irish Setter - Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 2510 - Sh Ch/ir Sh Ch/int Ch/fin Ch Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe'llus (IKC) Cw24 Ww24/25 (Miss R Ellrich)

On reading the results I was surprised to see that this was in fact a dog I have admired for some time now and so was delighted to get the opportunity to go over him. He has a wonderful outline and is balanced and full of breed type, masculine in head with dark nicely shaped eyes, pleasing expression, clean neck and good forechest, well placed shoulders, firm sloping topline, tail well set, good width of thigh and turn of stifle, good bone and tight feet, good depth of chest with well sprung ribs reaching well back to muscular loin. Shown in gleaming coat, strong driving action and plenty of reach. Handled to perfection. DCC

 2ND 2538 - Sh Ch/ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Sky Diver (IKC) Cjw25 Cw25 (Miss C & Miss R Neill & Ellrich)

Quality young male and definitely a worthy titleholder. Masculine in head with lovely eye, good reach of neck, would prefer a better layback which cost him here, firm sloping topline and good tailset, well constructed at rear, very good bone and feet, good forechest, deep in chest with well sprung ribs and muscular loin, beautifully presented coat and handled to perfection, he really strode out.

3RD 2507 - Riverbrue Cast No Shadow On Haverley (Miss A Dufrat)

1199. Irish Setter - Veteran Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

A lovely class full of super oldies.

1ST 2517 - Staratlanta Get A Wiggle On to Marzanne (Mrs M Hadfield)

A well made dog that I have done well in the past, he has a super balanced outline and cracking head with kindly expressive dark eyes, muscular neck of good length and well placed shoulders, firm sloping topline and excellent rear construction, very nice bone and tight feet, deep in chest with well sprung ribs and short loin, well presented coat and in excellent condition, moved with reach, drive and style, so well handled.

 2ND 2549 - Sh Ch Lynwood Hocus Pocus at Settesoli JW (Mrs J P Russell)

On first look around I thought this chap was going to be the winner, he has such a commanding stance, lovely well proportioned head with gentle expressive dark eyes, muscular neck of good length and well laid shoulders, firm sloping topline, good tailset and carriage, nicely constructed at rear, good bone and feet, very deep in chest and well ribbed up, muscular loin of good length, shown in super coat and condition, moved soundly but just not the enthusiasm or accuracy of 1 today although he has caught my eye previously and I know he can move better. Certainly a quality champion.

3RD 2494 - Gwendariff Beam Me Up Scotty (Miss J & Mrs S E Boyd-Mcneil & Edwards)

1200. Irish Setter - Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 2489 - Glitterati Lofty with Quensha (Imp Pol) (Mrs C, Mr G T & Mrs A Bott, Allen & Morgan)

 A real baby, super outline, balance and quality, sweetest of heads a lovely expression from dark almond shaped eyes, arched neck of good length and well placed shoulders, bang on topline which she held on the move, tailset good and nicely put together at rear, pleasing bone and neat feet, body developing well, shown in good coat and super condition, her movement when settled was really good and she even made it look fun. Handled carefully and to advantage, she must go on to do well. Just lovely. BPB & BPIB, pleased to hear that she was shortlisted in the puppy group. Well done. Loved her attitude. Great.

 1201. Irish Setter - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 2501 - Zimbra Della Magna Sila at Lochfrae (Imp Ita) (Mrs M B Davie)

She scores in type and femininity, lovely head with the gentlest of dark eyes, arched neck fitting cleanly into well placed shoulders, sloping topline, good tailset and well put together at rear, nice bone and neat feet, chest is deepening and she has a good spring of rib, short coupled, in lovely coat and super condition. Moved well with some style, expertly handled. Very promising.

 1202. Irish Setter - Junior Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

A very nice class.

1ST 2521 - Sametsuz Speak in Code (Ms M J Henderson)

Very promising bitch with a lovely head and dark eyes, arched neck of good length and well placed shoulders, firm topline and good rear angulation, nice bone and tight feet, body maturing well and ribs reaching well back, shown in well presented coat and lovely condition, moved out well.

 2ND 2496 - Gwendariff Grace Kelly TAF (Miss J M Childs)

Really appealing bitch from any angle, such femininity in her head and super expression from dark eyes, adequate neck and shoulder, firm sloping topline and well constructed at rear, good bone and tight feet, deep in chest and well ribbed, shown in well presented coat, moved well but just lacked a little in drive. Well handled.

3RD 2553 - Gwendariff Cracklin Rosie for Lochlorien (IKC) (Mr G & Mrs C Stevenson)

1203. Irish Setter - Yearling Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 2493 - Glennlokhen Chasing Dreams (Miss J & Mrs S E Boyd-Mcneil & Edwards)

This young bitch has a lovely head with kindly expression from dark eyes, pleasing for neck and shoulder, she holds a good topline and tail carriage moderate rear angulation, good bone and feet, deep in chest and well ribbed, muscular loin, in lovely coat and condition. Moved ok.

 1204. Irish Setter - Novice Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 2521 - Sametsuz Speak in Code (Ms M J Henderson)

(As above) 

 2ND 2501 - Zimbra Della Magna Sila at Lochfrae (Imp Ita) (Mrs M B Davie)

(As above) 

3RD 2553 - Gwendariff Cracklin Rosie for Lochlorien (IKC) (Mr G & Mrs C Stevenson)

1205. Irish Setter - Graduate Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 2528 - Gwendariff Rhianna JW (Mrs R & Dr H Jones)

Top quality 2 year old bitch that I see that I have done well in the past. She is shaping up to be a super example of the breed, she is so well balanced and proportionate, very feminine in head with lovely dark well shaped eyes, arched neck of good length fitting cleanly into sloping shoulders and topline, tail nicely set on, good width of thigh and turn of stifle, nice bone and tight feet, forechest and chest are good with well sprung ribs reaching well back to short muscular loin. Shown in well presented coat and good condition, moved with reach, drive and style.  Expertly handled. I feel sure she still has more to come but today was pleased to award her the RBCC in very good company. Well done.

 2ND 2539 - Gwendariff Flirt in A Skirt (IKC) JW (Miss C & Miss R & Mrs L Neill & Ellrich & Jones)

Another bitch of good type and quality, lovely head with dark eyes and gentle expression, well constructed in forehand, firm sloping topline and nicely constructed rear, pleasing for bone and neat feet, deep in chest with good ribbing, short coupled, in good coat and very good condition. Not the movement of 1 today. 

 3RD 2516 - Marzannes Happy Returns (Mrs M Hadfield)

1206. Irish Setter - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 2554 - Forfarian Fancy Me JW (Mrs S, Miss J, Mrs N Sturrock and Watt)

Quality 2 year old feminine bitch built on racy lines, pretty chiselled head with lovely dark eyes, arched neck and well placed shoulders, level topline, well angulated at rear giving strong driving action, good bone and neat feet, deep chest, well ribbed and short muscular loin. First class presentation and in good condition. Sound mover.

 2ND 2547 - Cherrorvale Dream Come True JW (Mrs M & Mr D Robinson)

Pleasing bitch of good type and balance, lovely head with dark eyes, scores in neck and shoulder, good topline and nicely angulated at rear, good bone and tight feet, deep in chest with good ribbing. Shown in well presented coat and good condition, stylish on the move.

3RD 2499 - Casachared Constance Tally of Aubanjon (Mrs G Dale)

1207. Irish Setter - Limit Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 3

1ST 2490 - Quensha Joker and The Queen (Mrs C, Mr G T & Mrs A Bott, Allen & Morgan)

Top quality feminine bitch, refined head with dark eyes giving a lovely expression, arched neck fitting cleanly into well laid shoulders, firm level topline which was held on the move, good tailset and carriage, very nicely angulated allowing for strong driving action, good bone and feet, balanced forehand angulation, well ribbed up to muscular loin, super coat and condition. Moved well out and back.

 2ND 2561 - Bluesprings A Kind of Magic at Keljaru (Mrs L Williamson)

Another quality, racy and feminine bitch, her outline is eyecatching and all in proportion, lovely head and eye, clean arched neck and well placed shoulders, firm topline, well constructed at rear, good bone and neat feet, deep in chest with good ribbing, muscular loin, well presented coat and nice condition. Moved very nicely.

3RD 2488 - Danwish Aria On Lotushill (Mrs C Borthwick)

1208. Irish Setter - Open Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 2540 - Sh Ch/ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Pink Champagne (IKC) (Miss C & Mr A Neill & Stewart)

Top quality female and undoubted champion, she stands over plenty of ground, and is so balanced and proportionate, feminine head with softest expressive dark eyes, slightly arched neck fitting cleanly into sloping shoulders, firm topline back to good croup and tailset, good width of thigh and turn of stifle, good bone and neat feet, well pronounced forechest, deep in chest with well sprung ribs and short muscular loin. Shown in lovely rich coat, and muscular condition with a lovely temperament, moved on a super stride eating up the ground as she went, expertly handled to get the very best from her. Pleased to award her the BCC and BOB. Delighted to see her giving a great display to be shortlisted in the Group. Well done.

2ND 2537 - Sh Ch Ferasheen Perfekt in Pink Gwendariff Jww’23 (Miss C & Miss R Neill & Ellrich)

Yet another well made bitch, clean balanced outline, lovely head and dark eyes, good reach of neck and well laid shoulders, firm topline, good tailset and carriage, excellent rear angulation, good bone and feet, deep in chest, well sprung ribs and short muscular loin, well presented rich dark coat and shown in super muscular condition. Moved really well but did not have reach of 1.

3RD 2560 - Sh Ch Shenanagin Half A Sixpence (Mr J A Watt)

1209. Irish Setter - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

A nice class to judge.

1ST 2555 - Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW (Mrs S, Miss J, Mrs N Sturrock and Watt)

Such a super typey quality bitch this is from head to toe, femininity all through, pretty head with kindly dark eyes, moderate arched neck and well placed shoulders, she holds a super topline both standing and on the move, good width of thigh and bend of stifle, good bone and neat feet, deep in chest with good spring of rib and short couplings, well presented coat and excellent condition, she could have moved all day, with good reach and drive and a fair bit of style, such a happy girl and her tail never stopped wagging. Expertly handled. Delighted to hear she won the Veteran group, very well done, BVB & BVIB.

 2ND 2492 - Sh Ch Gwendariff Hot Ticket JW (Miss L Bougen)

Well made bitch of a super type, she is so balanced and ultra feminine, lovely well proportioned head with darkest of eyes, neck of good length fitting cleanly into sloping shoulders, firm topline and well put together at rear, bang on front with good bone and tight feet, deep in chest with good spring of rib, muscular loin, lovely coat and excellent condition, so well handled to get the very best from this lovely girl and one of the best movers here today.

 3RD 2548 - Lanstara Red Dress at Cherrorvale (Mrs M L & Mr D, Mr G Robinson & Rowbottom

Judge – Eddie Webster