Gundog Society Of Wales

GUNDOG SOCIETY OF WALES

14 OCTOBER 2026

IRISH SETTER

MPD 2(1)

1. Wood’s Bardonhill A New Chapter. Just 6 month old, real raw baby but he has a good headpiece on him, correct lean skull, visible occiput, raised brows, straight forelegs, he has a moderate length of neck, has some chest between front legs, compact feet, moderate spring of rib, his profile, he has a clean neck with correct slight slope to the top-line, carries his tail well on the move, moderate rear angulation with low set hocks, just needs to settle on the move, full of himself and lively but good temperament and will definitely improve with time. 

PD 1(0)

1. Berry/Morris’ Forfarian The Uncloaked. Nicely balanced dog with an elegant outline, he has correct length of skull, equal head proportions, slightly oval skull, not overdone in lip, lovely strong lean neck of good length, good length of leg to him, a little bit down on his pasterns, good depth to his chest, ribs extend well back with some spring, I liked his proportions, good croup, tail set and carriage, on the move he holds his shape with correct slight slope to top-line, places his front well on the move, just needs to strengthen in rear but standing he has lovely shape and balance to him, lots of potential, BP.

JD 4(1)

Three quite different dogs of age and development.

1. Poole’s Gwendariff Ring Aring Aroses (IKC). I liked his proportions, he has correct length of leg and he holds his top-line with a clean neck and backline at all times, masculine head, could be a little bit leaner in skull but he has prominent occiput, equal head proportions, ears set low, has some depth to his chest with some fill in front, straight forelegs, ribs of good length, correct length of loin, moderate slope to croup, could be a little bit lower in hock, I liked his profile movement but he needs to settle on the up and down but he has type, lovely rich colour as well.

2. Turner’s Dazycutter Blazing Fire. Just a 12 month old puppy dog, more immature than 1, oval skull, correct nicely raised brows and I liked his eye shape, nice expression, moderate length of neck, preferred the shoulder of 1 but again, like 1, he has straight forelegs, needs to tighten in his elbow, on the move, like 1, he could be neater in rear, top-line is a little level on the move, correct croup and tail, moderate rear angulation, prefer less throat on him, just needs time but he has good parts to him.

3. Needs’ Covarney Mighty Quinn with Stourford.

YD 3(1)

1. Lorrimer’s Gwendariff Yellowhammer. Lovely headed dog, correct raised brows, prominent occiput and equal head proportions to him with some chin, correct ear placement, elegant neck, he has a collected balanced front assembly with some fill in front, lovely depth to his chest, good bone, feet could be a little bit tighter, ribs of good length with correct length of loin, he is a little soft in top-line on the move, correct croup and tail, would prefer less rear angulation but on the move he is collected in profile, not in full coat but has lovely rich coat colour and condition, has a type to him.

2. Hyslop’s Gwendariff Little White Lie (IKC). Smaller mould of dog, lean skull,has some chissling, prefer a slightly darker eye to him, he has ok length of neck but would prefer better lay of shoulder, straight forelegs, correct compact feet, needs to develop in ribbing, he has moderate rear angulation, correct croup and tail with low set hocks, just not as collected as 1 on the move.

GD 3(1)

1. Walker’s Gwendariff Hanky Panky JW (IKC). Pleasing head, correct almond shaped eye and equal head proportions to him, correct ear set, balanced front assembly to him with some chest, ideally prefer more length of leg, he has moderate rear angulation, good length of body but would prefer slightly longer ribcage, slight slope to croup with good tail carriage, once he settles he is a steady mover in profile, a little level in top-line, in good condition.

2. Harris’ Fairhaven Young Soul for Konakakela JW (imp SWE). Stronger made dog all through, a little bit broader in skull than 1, he has a lean neck, preferred shoulder placement of 1, this dog has a little bit more length of leg,prefer tighter feet, has some depth to his chest, prefer neater elbows, good top-line, croup and tail, moderate rear angulation, lovely coat, just preferred the front and slightly racier look of 1.

PGD 2(1)

1. Lorrimer’s Gwendariff Disco Dazzler JW (IKC). Lovely head and expression with correct slightly rounded oval skull, equal head proportions, expressive dark eye, lovely lean neck with firm backline, has some forechest,could be more up on his pasterns, correct length of loin, good croup and tailset, has some width in stifle, a little bit close in the rear, on the move he places his front well and is positive in profile, well presented, ideally just like him more up on leg.

MLD 3(0)

1. Dewar’s Gwendariff Bobby Dazzler (IKC). Lovely head, nice expression, he has a lean skull with lovely eye to him and correct low set ears, ideally like him stronger in pastern but he has a lovely neck, good lay of shoulder with excellent return of upper arm and nice depth to his chest, correct spring of rib with good length of loin,correct slight croup, tail set and carriage, correct moderate rear angulation with low set hocks which he uses well on the move, he has a clean outline to him, muscular rear,super coat, could have a little bit more leg for ideal but overall nice typy dog. 

2. Russell’s Tiroen Touch of Magic by Settesoli (imp KCJ) JW. Very moderate dog all through with good balance, he has good length of head, is lean, correct slightly raised brows, a little bit rounded in backskull, lean neck, has some fill in front, straight forelegs with good feet, I liked his proportions, lovely tail set and croup, moderate rear angulation, on the move not quite as fluent up and down as 1, could be stronger in rear but he is a very honest unexaggerated dog.

3. Holehan’s Loganrish Tiger Warrior JW.

LD 4(0)

1. Lucas’ Gwendariff Bachelor Boy. Lovely racy outline to him, good proportions, correct length of leg, moderate angles all through and nicely collected, he is a little bit wider in skull than ideal but he has equal head proportions, correct slight raised brows and level head plains, good neck, has depth to his chest with correct front and straight forelegs, compact arched feet, has some spring of rib, strong rear quarters to him with low set hocks, on the move, very free, lots to like about him, i likes his type, felt he was the closest in proportions to my DCC, RDCC, he deserves his title.

2. Walker’s Gwendariff Ucant Touch This JW. Little plainer in head than 1, could have a little bit more chin, equal head proportions, moderate neck, correct bone for frame, he has moderate lay of shoulder, has some fill in front, good ribs, like 1, has some leg length to him with good proportions, carries his tail a little bit higher on the move for ideal, moderate rear, low set hocks and on the move he is positive with good footfall, holds his top-line, just like a better tail carriage, two honest dogs.

3. Bentley’s Penclippin Jubilee Flame JW.

OD 4(2)

1. Edwards’ Sh Ch. Copper’s Get Off My Cloud by Bonhomie (imp SWE). Lovely balanced honest dog with a racy outline to him, balanced head with level head plains, low set ears, a nicely made front assembly, lovely long lean neck with straight forelegs, has depth to his chest,excellent feet, really liked his proportions of body and leg, firm backline, correct croup and tail,typical moderate rear angulation, holds his shape on the move with some freedom and flow,good breed type, lovely flat moderately furnished coat, lots to like, DCC.

2. Ellrich’s Sh Ch/Ir Ch/Int/Fin Ch. Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe’llus (IKC) Cw24 WW24/25. 6 year old elegant male, nicely balanced head on him,has length to his head with a lean skull,defined occiput, level head planes, has some strength to his neck, nicely made front with good return of upper arm, good bone and feet, ideally like a little more length of leg to him, ribs extend well back, slight slope to croup with good tail carriage, low set hocks, on the move very positive, doesn’t quite hold his top-line on the move but he is a positive mover, just preferred the proportions on 1.

VD 4(0)

1. Russell’s Sh Ch. Lynwood Hocus Pocus at Settesoli JW. Very honest dog, good balance, I liked his type, he is nice to go over with moderate but balanced front and rear assembly, pleasing head, lean skull, slightly oval, prominent occiput, could have a little bit more chin for ideal, he has a clean neck, excellent top-line with correct slight slope from withers to croup which he holds on the move, has some fill in front, correct depth to his chest, ribs could be a little bit longer, good width in stifle with low set hocks and he is positive on the move, correct top-line, tail set, steady mover but places his feet well, BV.

2. Walker’s Gwendariffs Flags Are Flyin. Racy outline to this male, more masculine in head than 1, lovely dark almond shaped eye, level head planes, strong neck, preferred the shoulder placement of 1, has some fill in front, straight forelegs, ribs extend well back, a little bit flat in croup, carries his tail a fraction higher than ideal but he has a moderate rear with low set hocks and like 1, is positive in profile, super coat and condition, has nice parts to him.

3. Corless’ Swiftlark Spellbinder ShCEx.

SpB 3(1)

1. Greenwood’s Kaimiltoft Furry Dancer. Lean skull, eye could be a shade darker for ideal but she has level head plains, correct low set ears, a little rounded in back skull, lean neck, straight forelegs, feet a bit flat,she has correct proportions, moderate spring of rib, some slope to her top-line, ideally like more strength in hock which would strengthen her rear on the move, steady mover once settled, she needs to mature to see her finished look, BSpB.

JB 4(1)

1. Stevenson’s Gwendariff Cracklin Rosie for Lochlorien (IKC). Very balanced, super outline with a clean neck, correct slope to her top-line, she has a lovely almond shaped eye, kind feminine expression, prominent occiput, good pigmentation to her, very feminine look, low set ears, clean neck, she has a nicely made front which she holds on the move, straight forelegs with neat elbows, correct slope to croup with good tail set and carriage, she is very collected on the move from all angles, moderate rear, racy outline and with good proportions. 

2. Sketchley’s Sametsuz So To Speak. Lovely feminine headed bitch, like 1, has an excellent neck and backline, feminine head, good length to her head, slightly oval skull, has a collected moderate front assembly, preferred the length of upper arm on 1 but this bitch is moderate in her front, still to develop in chest but ribs are of fair length, holds her top-line on the move, low set hocks, she is a steady mover, not quite the frame of 1 but she holds her shape and is a nice type, lovely rich chestnut colour coat, ideally just like her neater in front.

3. Turner’s Dazycutter Thegirlsonfire.

YB 2(0)

1. Neill/Ellrich/Walsh’s Gwendariff Greta Garbo. Lovely racy outline to her, excellent proportions, she has a feminine head, could do with a little more strength in foreface but she has lovely dark eyes, low set ears, lean neck of good length, moderate front assembly but very collected with good upper arm, super straight forelegs with excellent feet, has some fill in front, ribs extend well back, correct top-line from withers to croup which she holds on the move, good length of leg, carries her tail well, has width in rear stifle and strength in hock and really liked her in profile, needs to strengthen in rear movement but really holds her shape with free flowing movement, will improve with time for sure, nice type.

2. Holehan’s Loganrish Winter Pearl Moon JW. Nicely headed bitch, equal head proportions, correct raised brows,good chissling, preferred the foreface to her over 1, like 1, has correct length of leg, moderate front, good top-line, ribs extend well back, strong loin,correct fall of croup, two nice bitches, I liked her, she flags her tail a little bit on the move but she is a lovely rich red flat coat, not quite as free-flowing as 1 but she puts her feet down well and has nice breed type to her.

NB 1(0)

1. Greenwood’s Kaimiltoft Furry Dancer. Repeat.

GB 3(1)

Two bitches, different in shape and type.

1. Bentley’s Penclippin Celtic Asthore JW. Smaller framed bitch, she has a kind expression, correct raised brows, level head planes and pronounced occiput, good neck, ideally could have a little bit more length of leg to her, she has straight forelegs, feet are a little open, correct depth of chest to her with some fill in front, ribs well sprung and extend well back, moderate rear assembly, a little bit steep in croup, prefer a better tail carriage on the move but she is positive in profile, lovely condition. 

2. Vincent/Spencer’s Corranroo Winter Moon over Caervista. Taller framed bitch than 1, she has a pleasing head, lovely dark eye, has some chin, strong neck but could have more length to it, a little steep in shoulder, straight forelegs, good forechest, compact feet, correct bone, deep chest, could be a little bit shorter in loin, has slope to her top-line, well angled rear, not quite as animated on the move as 1, has nice parts to her but could have better shoulder placement.

PGB 1(0)

1. Peters’ Corranroo Viennese Waltz to Shirlilah. Stood alone, she is a very honest bitch, lovely head, excellent eye, slightly oval skull and she has level head planes, she has got a feminine look to her, she is very balanced, she has a moderate but collected front, could be a little bit neater in elbow on the move but her front assembly is balanced, correct length of leg, well angled rear without being overdone, correct slight slope to croup with good tail set and carriage, steady mover, levels off in top-line a little on the move, not fully finished in her coat but it is a lovely rich colour, she is well balanced.

MLB 2(0)

Only two but two lovely bitches, they are different but they’re nice.

1. Edwards/Ostman’s Emma Coppers Mahogany Dream Catcher. She is very balanced, elegant and unexaggerated, lovely soft wistful expression, excellent front assembly with a clean neck, lovely lay of shoulder and straight forelegs, correct bone and feet, good spring of rib, she is a little level in her top-line on the move but I like her moderate rear angulation, not overdone, correct tail set, lovely footfall from all angles, in super condition, positive mover, silky flat rich coat, still not fully mature and will improve still,RBCC.

2. Sloane’s Ferasheen Pop The Champers JW. Lovely racy in her outline, like 1 she has a feminine head, lean skull,defined occiput, level head planes, good length of neck, a good lay of shoulder, just preferred the return of upper arm of 1, ideally could have a little bit more length of rib to her but I like her proportions of body and leg, holds her top-line on the move with good tail set and carriage moderate rear, two nice bitches, just preferred the front on 1, but she was one of the best bitches i had today.

LB 1(0)

1. Bigsby’s Meadowfoot Wild One. Stood alone, up to size, she has equal head proportions to her, low set ears and correct slightly raised eyebrows, a little bit rounded in backskull, she has a moderate lay of shoulder, a little short in upper arm, good bone to her but a little flat in foot, ribs well sprung and of fair length, croup too flat, she has width in thigh but hock could be lower set, on the move she lacks animation and head carriage, top-line is also a bit level on the move.

OB 2(0)

1. Neill/Stewart’s Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch. Gwendariff Pink Champagne (IKC). Classy bitch, lovely balance to her, really liked her head, feminine, detailed with a lovely wistful expression, low set ears, super neck to her, has some fill in front,a well made front assembly with some depth to her chest, straight forelegs with correct narrow front, excellent compact feet, I liked her ribbing, some spring but not too much strong loin, holds her top-line on the move with correct slight slope from withers to tail,super tail carriage, strong rear angulation with low set hocks and on the move she covers the ground and holds her shape,lovely coat and condition. BCC & BOB.

2. Bigsby’s Meadowfoot Wild One. Repeat.

GAVIN ROBERTSON