Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

ENGLISH SETTER

SBD 3(0)

1. Stead’s Ravensett Illusionist of Settavista. Masculine head, a little bit loose in eye but he has equal head proportions, good width in skull, square muzzle on him, good lips, lovely straight forelegs, compact feet, good reach of neck, could have a little more spring of rib on him but he has a deep chest, firm top-line, short tail but prefer a better tail set, on the move holds his outline in profile, a little close in the rear, good muscle tone, nice coat, shown well, BSpB.

2. Griffiths’ Tawnymeade Moonshine. Orange belton dog, slightly shorter in back than 1, he has a slightly plainer head, would prefer more definition of stop on him, moderate neck, well sprung ribs, short loin, preferred the front assembly of 1, moderate rear angulation, again short tail, on the move doesn’t quite have the animation of 1.

PD 4(0)

1. Howarth’s Samelen Enchanto at Moorbrook. Lovely typy puppy, good proportions on him, masculine but not overdone in head, equal head proportions, defined occiput,lovely oval dark eye, good lips, super neck and backline on him, excellent top-line, little bit flat in feet but he has straight forelegs, good length of rib, level top-line, short tail, nice angles to his rear, in profile holds his shape the whole time, has some style on the move, nice typy youngster, BP.

2. Lawson’s Summerseve Cezanne. Slightly taller dog, again lovely dark eye,defined stop, nice width in skull not overdone, good strength of bone, compact feet, moderate neck, lovely top-line on him, needs to settle in his rear, good temperament, short hocks, good spring of rib, could have slightly better tail set for ideal but when he settles he has good parts to him, will improve with time.

3. Stephenson’s Bondgate Classical Drama.

JD 3(0)

1. Lawson’s Summerseve Cezanne. Repeat.

2. McDowell’s Byedales Inspector Clueso. Handsome headed dog, lovely expressive bright eye, equal head proportions and good lips without being overdone, close fitting low set ears, he has a clean neck and straight forelegs on him, a little narrow in front and still needs to develop in rib, he has a firm top-line, good body and leg proportions, would like a shorter tail on him and ideally more width in thigh, low set vertical hocks and on the move he is steady in profile, would just like him to have a bit more strength in rear, will improve with time, has good parts to him.

3. Taylor’s Kanietter Goldmandine of Tattay JW.

PGD 8(1)

Mixed class.

1. Szal’s Goldbirch Northern Jazz.

Masculine well proportioned dog,pleasing head, dark oval eyes, defined stop, equal head proportions, good reach of neck and moderate front assembly on him, could have a little tighter feet, level top-line, moderate spring of rib, short loin, prefer tighter front, correct short lashing tail, level back and holds his shape on the move in profile, lovely condition on him.

2. Stewart/Quenby’s Tattersett Stolen Silver. Smaller framed dog but well put together, broad skull but not overdone, square muzzle with good lips, good quality bone, feet are a little flat, good neck and backline, has correct tail set, moderate rear, good ribbing,on the profile he is positive, low set hocks, has a nice type to him.

3. Hendry’s Ilexeset Sunny Disposition.

LD 3(0)

1. Danks/Littlechild’s Ravensett Just An Illusion with Alolfrana JW. Eye catching male, square muzzle, bright oval dark eyes, has some width in skull, could have a little bit more definition of stop for ideal, strong arched neck,nice width in chest, well made front assembly with neat elbows, compact feet on him, nicely sprung ribs, ideally like a little bit shorter in loin, he has a level top-line, super lashing tail which he uses on the move, well angled rear with low set hocks, very positive on the move with good head carriage level back and a driving rear, excellent glamorous silky coat presented well. nice type, DCC.

2. Osman’s Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW. Nicely headed dog, equal head proportions on him, good lips, has some fill in front, good bone, feet are a little flat, good ribs on him, super top-line, ideally like better tail set, but tail is of good length, nice width in rear quarters and low set hocks, on the move he is nice in profile, just like a bit more strength in the rear, in good condition, muscle and coat. 

3. Simpson’s Dalreavoch I’m On Fire.

OD 4(1)

1. Hepburn’s Tattersett Rainbow Legacy. Nicely headed elegant dog, equal head proportions, some width in skull but not overdone, lovely ears, expressive eyes and good lip, moderate length of neck, he has a level top-line with a good tail, nice spring of rib, ideally like better feet on him but he has straight forelegs, neat elbows, good depth of chest, moderate rear angulation, on the move he carries himself well with good tail carriage, good top-line, sound, has good parts to him, best overall in this class, RDCC.

2. Darley’s Severnsett Gold Sovereign. Pleasing head, oval eye, equal head proportions on him, like 1 could have better feet, moderate neck on him, ideally like a little bit more fill in front, neat elbows, level top-line, could have a slightly better tail set but tail of correct length, a little straight in stifle, good coat texture and condition, outgoing attitude on him, just preferred the type of 1.

3. Wilkinson-Sargeant’s Phensett Firestorm.

VD 1(0)

1. Smith’s Bournehouse Secret Sunset of Meadowrush. Strongly headed dog, a little bit too broad in skull for ideal, dark eyes, he has neat ears, a little heavy in lip, good bone on him, veteran dog now so not the most animated dog on the move, he has a compact body, good ribs, short loin on him, correct short tail, his angles are moderate and balanced but he could definitely have more animation on the move, carrying a little bit too much weight, enjoyed his day out.

SBB 2(1)

1. Smith’s Lara From Valjevo Green Fields of Meadowrush Int JCh. Stood alone, lower end of height, slightly heavy bitch all through, equal head proportions, she is a little round and prominent in eye, neat ears, good bone, compact feet on her, well sprung ribs but she is carrying too much weight which spoils her shape and her movement, has some width in stifle, needs more neck, ok tail length.

PB 2(1)

1. Atyeo/Taylor’s Samelen Ethereal Legacy. Lovely feminine youngster, good balance to her, pleasing head with lovely eye and expression, she has straight forelegs, clean throat, good reach of neck and she has neat elbows on her, lovely top-line, ribs of fair length, still to develop with age, lovely short tail that she uses well on the move, sound rear on her, nicely balanced and on the move she carries herself well, nice type.

JB 5(2)

1. Reid’s Diersett Moon of The Skies. Lovely feminine headed bitch, compact body, square in outline, she has dark eyes, still to develop in muzzle, straight forelegs, could have a little bit better lay of shoulder on her but her angles are moderate and balanced, good ribs, moderate rear, tail could be a fraction shorter but on the move she lashes her tail and she is positive with good foot fall. 

2. Wynne-Evans’ Droveborough One Love. Feminine elegant head, slightly oval skull with defined occiput,bright oval shaped eye, still immature and needs to fill out, she is a bit loose in elbow right now, clean neck, again like 1 has level top-line, well angled rear with low set hocks, again like 1 she is a positive mover in profile, just preferred the more collectiveness of 1. 

3. McDowell’s Byedales Agatha Christie.

PGB 7(0)

1. Bennet’s Wansleydale Busy As A Bee at Caprow JW. Lovely typy bitch, excellent proportions, square in outline, moderate throughout, very balanced, well made front, she has some fill in chest, she has a feminine head, equal proportions, slightly domed skull and dark eyes, level top-line, nice spring of rib on her,short coupled, short lashing tail which she uses, she won this class not only on her type but on her movement, very free and easy, nice type,silky coat texture and in firm condition. RBCC. Im sure she will be pushing for top honours regularly with maturity.

2. Pitts’ Wandsfell Keep Me Dreaming. Also a nice bitch, lovely feminine head, dark eyes, good skull on her, nice expression, good bone, nice reach of neck, again like 1 has good ribs on her, I liked her proportions, she is a little bit soft in her top-line but has a well angled rear with low set hocks, short tail, on the move she is positive like 1, lots to like, lovely coat condition and texture, just preferred the outline on 1 on the move.

3. Morgan’s Latjeata Vivaldi.

LB 5(0)

1. Stephenson’s Bournehouse In Dreams at Steeplow. Lovely headed bitch, won the class on type, she has a lovely soft expression on her, dark eyes, defined stop, square muzzle,very balanced, she has a moderate neck,good bone for her frame, lovely level top-line, short loin, has some fill in front, moderate rear angulation, correct lashing tail set well and of good length, lovely coat condition and she holds her shape on the move.

2. Howarth’s Moorbrook Owdid Thatappen JW. This bitch is nice to go over, she has a good front on her, correct bone, big ribs on her, neat elbows, a little bit soft in her top-line on the move but she has good proportions on her,smaller mould than 1, good tail set, well angled rear, very positive on the move, not glamorous but functional.

3. Hutchinson’s Mariglen My Heart Will Go On with Monaysbridge JW.

OB 5(1)

1. Seaman’s Mariglen Villanelle. Lovely quality tri bitch, really nice to go over, she is elegant and feminine all through,she has excellent conformation, feminine head, equal head proportions on her, broad skull but not overdone,nicely chiselled under eyes good lips, correct amount of bone, she could have slightly better feet for being pernickety but she has a lean neck of good length, super top-line and tailset, ribs of fair length, short muscled loin, excellent tail, where she wins and comes into her own is on the move, very free effortless, has reach and drive, uses her tail, nice type, good coat and condition, BCC & BOB.

2. Grimsdell’s Sh Ch. Tattersett Dark Amber. Orange belton, more workmanlike, slightly stronger in head but she is still feminine, clean neck, good bone, has some forechest on her, lovely big spring of rib, like 1 has a good top-line,well muscled, has moderate angles on her and she is positive on the move, nice type, low set hocks on her, correct short tail, just doesn’t use her tail as well as 1. 

3. Darley’s Severnsett Dark Angel.

VB 2(0)

Two nice bitches, still look good for their age.

1. Grimsdell’s Sh Ch. Tattersett Dark Honey JW. Lovely head and expression on her, skull slightly rounded with expressive oval eyes, feminine, balanced, good proportions on her, arched lean neck, lovely straight forelegs on her, has some width in chest and fill in front, neat elbows, good top-line which she holds on the move, well sprung ribs, moderate rear angulation, she could be a little bit stronger in hock, she has good tail set of correct length, on the go round in profile she holds her shape, would just like a bit better rear on her, BV.

2. Paton’s Sh Ch. Bournehouse Secret Destiny for Meadowfoot. Square in outline, carrying a little bit of weight which spoils her shape a little bit on the move but like 1 has a nice head, lovely dark eyes on her, good skull, moderate length of neck, again good chest, nicely made front, feet a little bit flat but lovely big ribs on her, well bent stifle with vertical hocks, short tail, again like 1 positive mover, two nice bitches, just felt that this bitch was a little bit heavier in body for ideal.