Irish Setter Association, England

Irish Setter Association Championship Show

Saturday 3rd October 2026.

With a fabulous entry of 160, I have to thank everyone who entered their lovely dogs, it was an exciting and enjoyable entry to judge with some difficult and close decisions. I was aware of the time restraints towards the end with an empty hall watching the final awards !! A 09:00am start is essential, perhaps even earlier! if the club insists breaking for a sit down lunch for 45 min.+, to give time to complete one sex . I know the committee were acutely aware of this , the night before , so I,m sure changes will be made next year. 

My grateful thanks to the committee for their hospitality and inviting me to judge for a second time this Premier Breed Club Show !( I judged dogs in 1997) . There seemed to be a wonderful atmosphere, on the day , made possible by the hard working committee and exhibitors in many well filled classes, quite like the old days! 

BITCHES.

Baby Puppy Bitch.(6)

1st. Steven’s Clonageera Just Me At Follybrook Lovely balance, mature body for her age .lovely shaped head with correct eye and soft expression. I liked her overall balance and conformation. Moved OK and will improve with maturity . Very promising.

2nd. Frampton,s Strathmead Velvet Sky. Not as mature as 1 but presents a lovely outline and balance when moving around . Very pretty head and dark eye. Nice dark coat, very elegant and has a happy temperament.

3rd.Holehan,s Loganrish Hot Cherry Pepper

Minor Puppy Bitch (6)(1)

Pringle,s Heathclare Love Me Do Mature puppy with a super firm topline that she held when moving around the ring . Sound and well balanced with good legs and feet .Lovely shaped head in profile and when viewed face- on .Dark eye with lovely soft expression. Very light on her feet moving and has a good tail action . She has a natural ring presence which is great in one so young which will be eye catching to many judges.A promising girl ! 

2nd Hardy,s Cafotaliena’s Cherry Bomb Super pretty, well balanced feminine girl . Lovely head with a dark eye giving her a soft expression. Moved well , up and down and around with correct tail action.

3rd Bougen’s Gwendariff Bamm Bamm

Puppy Bitch (3)

1st. Bott, Allen and Morgan’s Glitterati Lofty with Quensha (imp.Pol.) . I first saw this girl when she was just 6 months old and what an exciting prospect she is turning into . She has a beautiful shaped head with a dark expressive eye. Short hocks and good tail set which she uses on the move. Good depth of chest and very mature body for her age . Moved very well with style and grace on neat feet .Expertly handled on a loose lead so she shows herself to maximum effect!! Daughter of my BIS winner.

2nd Rorke,s Cafotaliena Dancing Queen with Zakhan Nice feminine head with good finish to muzzle. When behaving shows a well balanced outline . Moved OK. 

3rd. Pike,s Redclyst Glenury Aoife.

Junior Bitch (8) 1st. What a lovely class , headed by Hardy,s Cafotaliena Lady in Red

Super 15 month old , very mature girl with a lovely well presented dark coat and excellent feathering . Good tight front and good depth of chest , Short hocks , correct tail set and moved well with style and elegance. Retained a hard topline , standing and moving. 

2nd Condron,s Oh Me Oh My, Longer in body than 1 , which I prefer , but not so mature . Lovely feminine head of correct shape with good finish to muzzle and dark eye. Good neck and shoulder and very elegant on the move . A well balanced girl with a good tail set. 

3rd. Turner,s Dazycutter Thegirlsonfire.

Yearling Bitch (10) Superb class , any one of the final line up could have won this class!

1st.Bouttell and Burbridge,s Ixia the Lovecats. Very elegant bitch with a super hard topline . Long lean head with lovely dark expressive eye. Good size and length of body for a bitch which gave her a good length of stride moving. Good finish to croup, lovely neck and shoulder .Moved steady and correct from short hocks . Almost a carbon copy of her brother!! 

2nd. Godart,s Riverwood X’Si Bitsy Teenie Weenie JCH. Such a well balanced girl with a super head and correct muzzle . Dark eye , nice short hocks , good neck and shoulder all highlighted by an experienced handler . Moved well, steady and correct .

Very close decision, just preferred the winner,s extra animation.

3rd. Wojcik-Maksymiec,s Savage Love Lofty.

Special Beginners Bitch (3) 

1st. Bryant,s Dazycutter Crownedbyfire Lovely elegant girl with a super straight front presents a racy outline with, stifles well let down, Moved very well, good tail set and, pretty head & soft expression lovely shape in profile , correct straight coat , which is nice to see!! 4th in a good junior class . 

2nd. William,s Alolfrana Isadora Dances For Lavansands Longer in the body than 1 but well made with a good topline , good tail set . Very pretty head with a dark expressive eye . Moved OK.

3rd White,s Paduan True Light .

Undergraduate Bitch.(7).

1st. Bouttell and Burbridge,s Ixia The Lovecats.

2nd. Harrison,s Clonageera Summer Dreams at Millpoint JW. In lovely coat and condition. I,ve never seen her look better! Nice dark eye , would prefer a more refined skull . Dark coat and presented a really elegant outline . Good neck into a gently sloping topline and correct tail set. Moved steadily. 

3rd. Stevenson,s Gwendariff Cracklin Rosie For Lochlorien.

Graduate Bitch (14) (3)

1st. Roger,s Clonageera Summer Magic JW. Super well balanced girl with a stunning outline . Presented in really good coat and condition and handled to advantage. Lovely head and eye , good legs and feet and moved correctly . Free from any exaggeration.

Won this class on her overall excellence.

2nd. Roberts and Beresford,s Polmennor Spice of Life JW. Liked her a lot ! Lovely long, lean head with an expressive dark eye. Good straight front and moved with style and elegance , on good feet . Impressive in outline . Longer cast than 1. 

3rd. Heron-O’Brien,s Caskeys Chiquitita.

Post Graduate Bitch (4) 

1st. Mugford,s Kedalita Abfab For Lynwood JW Well balanced girl , presented in good condition and coat. Has a really nice head and lovely expression with a dark eye. Moves with good drive and reach , light on her good feet and effortless.

2nd Borthwick,s Danwish Aria on Lotushill Super girl with a lovely natural outline when she cooperates. In great condition with a gleaming coat . Long lean head with a dark eye , good neck and shoulder, moved well.Sadly a little proud of her tail!,

3rd Hall,s Riverbrue Ophelia Love Glennara JW 

Mid Limit Bitch.(7) (2). 

1st.Condron,s Covarney Mini Minx. Very elegant girl with a super head and expression. Moved well and so well balanced on neat feet. Lovely dark coat and in good hard condition .Tends to pull back when standing spoiling her racy outline. 

2nd. Sloane,s Ferasheen Pop the Champers .More substantial girl who moved well,if a little close behind. Carries a super dark coat ,in great condition . Has a very pretty head with dark expressive eyes. Stands on neat feet . 

3rd. Dale,s Trefaine Aurora of Aubanjon.

Limit Bitch.(9) (1)

Crocker and Frost,s Riverbrue Lofty. Absolutely gorgeous!! Stunning in outline , from her beautiful head with a soft expressive eye to her correct croup and tail set. Presented in super hard condition and lovely dark coat .Correct finish to muzzle, neat feet , good stifles and a hard topline. Best mover, by far , with a light easy free stride when moving around and across. Well handled to show her off to advantage!

2nd. Hardy,s Cafotaliena She,s on Fire .More compact bitch with a lovely well conditioned coat . Moved well from strong good quarters. Beautiful head and expression with a dark eye. Correct finish to muzzle and well handled. 

3rd. Rutherford,s Clonageera Take A Chance JW.

Open Bitch.(11)(5)

Super class! 1st Wojcik-Maksymiec,s Int.Ch.Yokozumba Lofty . WOW!! Completely new to me and what a stunning Showgirl. From her beautiful head with correct finish to muzzle , dark eye and soft expression to her strong quarters and short hocks , she just oozed QUALITY. In full gleaming coat and good feathering , looked a picture of vitality.

Standing on good legs and neat feet , she moves with well coordinated drive and front extension. Lovely line over her neck into her shoulders and gently sloping topline .Well presented and handled. I had no hesitation placing her at the top of this very competitive class.

2nd. Danks and Kniveton,s Sh. Ch. Alolfrana Electra. Super looking girl with a lovely balanced head with a dark eye and soft expression . Well presented coat in good condition . Moved well , with good co-ordination and enthusiasm. Super front , neck and shoulder, all giving her a balanced outline with gently sloping topline to rear quarters. Just preferred the winners extra scope , size and attitude. 

3rd. Ostman,s Coppers Waiting For a Girl Like You. Loved this 4 year old girl too . Three beautiful bitches!

Veteran Bitch (8)

1st. Ostman,s Coppers Winters Rose. 8 1/2. yrs.old. What a classy little girl ! She moved like an absolute train , defying her age. Lovely type with a gorgeous head and dark eye . Lovely neck and shoulder flowing into hard topline and strong quarters which she used so well moving across and around. So well shown by her young handler. 

2nd. Bougen,s Sh.Ch. Gwendariff Hot Ticket JW Well made , larger bitch than the winner. Lovely head and in good hard condition at 9 years of age . Moved well , keeping her topline with a happy temperament.

3rd. Heather,s Sixoaks Leading Lady .9 yrs.old

DOGS.

Baby Puppy Dog(8)

1st. Roberts,Wadden and Wadden,s Riverbrue Snooze Control. Lovely head and well developed body. Strong legs and feet and topline. Well grown at just shy of 6 months, he shows great promise with the hint of some eye catching strides and driving movement if worked upon , which won him this class over his half brother.

2nd. Murray,s Riverbrue Come Together. A month separates these two, both by the same sire out of different bitches. Well grown with a lovely head and eye. Has the promise to move well , on good strong legs and sound construction. Time will tell if they both can fulfill their promise?

3rd.Naylor,s Jammy Dodger.

Minor Puppy Dog.(6)(1)

1st.Kunhel,s. Heathclares Love Devotion At just 6 months , this puppy is so well balanced. Loved his effortless free striding movement. Good coat , legs and feet . Firm topline both standing and on the move. His proportions are good , so is his attitude , he has this ability to stand free saying look at me!! . It will be interesting how he now develops.Well handled!!

2nd. Ostman,s Coppers Boy In a Billion . Leggy, elegant , quality puppy. Very raw at present but has a long lean head with a dark eye and soft expression . Eye catching , with a lovely dark coat . Has great potential. Moved well for his age.

3rd Hardy,s Cafotaliena Rocket Man.

Puppy Dog (2) Two litter brothers, sired by my Veteran winner.

1st. Dow,s Forfarian The Recruiter. Dark coated puppy with good head and correct shaped eye . Good body , legs and quarters. He was very naughty!!

2nd. Berry and Morris,s Forfarian The Uncloaked. Well bodied with a deep chest . Good shaped eye with a soft expression . Time will tell how they both finish .

Junior Dog.(7)

1st. Need,s Covarney Mighty Quinn With Stourford. Has a lovely head and dark eye with the best of expressions. Dark coat and good body. Moved OK . Nice feet. Would ideally like a little more length and more shape in the stifle . My notes say naughty but nice!!

2nd. Poole,s Gwendariff Ring Around Aroses. Tall Elegant dog standing over a lot of ground. Quite narrow all through. Lovely and soft expressive eye. Dark coat in good condition . Keeps his topline and stylish moving.

3rd. Turner,s Dazycutter Blazing Fire.

Yearling Dog (6) (1)

1st. Foster,s Ixia Boys Don’t Cry at Shanoah JW. Caught my eye when a puppy, when he gave a “flash” of potential for the future. Now almost 2 yrs old , he is slowly maturing. He has the most gorgeous head with dark eyes giving him a correct , soft expression. Super on the move , covering the ground with attitude, drive and enthusiasm. Firm topline , in good coat and condition. Well handled by his breeder.

2nd. Shepherd,s Casachared Mr. Delaneys Son. Up to size, Won his place on his balanced outline and amazing sound, precise and driving movement and his fabulous gleaming dark coat and condition. He has a nice head with the softest expression from his lovely dark eyes.

3rd. Clarke,s Riverbrue Gives You Hell.

Special Beginners.(1)

1st. Shepherd,s Casachared Mr Delaneys Son.

Undergraduate Dog(4)

1st Hemmings Orlanset Slave to Love. Always liked this dog . He presents a very clean and pleasing outline. Lovely head and dark eye giving him a soft expression. Super straight front, lovely strong arched neck into his shoulders and hard topline . Moved well to easily win this class.

2nd. Richardson,s Bluesprings Linda,s Legacy at Forestfire. Lovely headed dog with a soft expression . Good bone and well bodied . Well coated and well feathered. Short coupled body but preferred the clean outline of the winner.

3rd.Roberts, Wadden and Crocker,s Rafinha Lofty Via Riverbrue.

Graduate Dog.(4)

1st.Harris,s Fairhaven Young Soul For Konakakela JW of good quality,Short coupled dog with a dark straight coat . Moved well with a positive action , keeping his topline and outline .Would like more refinement and elegance . 

2nd. Davison,s Bardonhill Love Me Tender. 3 yr.old male with a good shaped head and dark eye. Nice flow from neck into shoulder and topline. Strong bone and in good coat . Moved OK with a steady rhythm.

3rd.Randle,s Rionore Bewitching Memory.

Post Graduate Dog.(10) (1)

1st. Brown,s Riverbrue Deadpool. 2 1/2 yr. old maturing as they should , slowly . His demeaner improved as the class progressed. Has a very elegant outline , short coupled body and hard topline . Lovely head and eye and good feet. Clean over the neck and shoulder and good strong hindquarters . Excellent mover with great reach and drive . Stylish and well presented in his lovely dark coat. Needs to calm down when moving! to present himself to the best advantage. 

2nd. Gilray,s Jonola Singapore Sling. Stunning dog in profile so classic, with a beautiful shaped head and eye. Good flat coat , in super condition . Strong short hocks and good tail-set. Moved as he stood , a commanding dog in outline. Close decision.

3rd. Hardy,s Cafotaliena Joker and Queen.

Mid-Limit Dog. (4) (1). 

1st.Russell,s Tiroen Touch of Magic by Settersoli JW. How this dog has improved since I last saw him. Elegant in outline, with a lovely dark coat , well presented and a lovely shaped head with a dark expressive eye. Stands on good feet with strong quarters and short hocks which he used well when moving around the ring .

2nd. Murray,s Henaleas Maximilian With Derrydore JW. Eye catching dog in profile , with a hard topline and correct tail set. Nice head with a dark eye and correctly shaped finish to muzzle. Moved very well with drive from good hindquarters . Well sprung ribs and mature body. 

3rd. Sheldon,s Bardonhill A Million Ways To Delsanto.

Limit Dog(6) (1).

1st Crocker and Frost,s Riverbrue Lofty. 2 1/2 yr. old male of exceptional quality. He has this “aura” about him that commands the ring! Lovely long , lean head with work around the cheeks and* raised brows, giving him the softest expression. Lovely shaped , dark eyes and splendid finish to his muzzle. Good strong straight front and strong neck flowing into shoulders and gently sloping firm topline . Good tail set and strong quarters . Deep in the chest and nice length to body .In top condition with good dark coat. He is a strong boy to control but his side gait, in profile , is superb. He covers so much ground , effortlessly and with panache. Up and down he is still untidy but I find that a minor infraction to his overall superiority. One of the best young dogs in the ring today!! 

2nd. Richardson,s Bardonhill McIntosh Red At Montgreenan JW In super condition and lovely presented dark coat . Good angulation both front and rear. Lovely dark eye with a soft expression . Good bone and strong legs with good straight front . Strong hindquarters giving him good driving movement . At 3 1/2 yrs old he is maturing nicely.

3rd. Parson,s Quensha Thinking Out Loud At Bransett

Open Dog (6) (1) Amazing class . The first three were outstanding!

1st. Godart,s Int/Bel/Nld/Lux/Ger Ch. Riverwood The Devil Wears Prada Jch. 6 yr.old at the top of his game. Superb in outline , he present a wonderful picture of the mature animal with a lovely well presented dark coat. He has a super head and dark eye giving a soft expression. Strong arched neck and good angulation upper arm and shoulder .Hard topline , good hindquarters and stifles and short hocks. Moved with strong reach and drive with a steady rhythm and fine balance . I recently gave him BOB in Holland from a quality entry .

2nd. Wojcik-Makskmiec,s Int.Ch. New Amsterdam Lofty. By the same sire as my Open Bitch winner and right out of the same mold ! Loved his elegant outline with a lovely shaped head and soft eye. Strong quarters he moved with good reach and drive around the ring. Good neck flowing into strong hard topline. Nice size and well handled but he was not going to hold his head still today! I loved him , unlucky to meet the winner today. 

3rd. Dufrat,s Sh.Ch.Riverbrue Cast No Shadow On Haverley. Really like this dog and have never seen him look so well!! A credit to his owner. He looked superb.

Veteran dog.(7)(2)

1st. Ostman,s Coppers Riddersporre Superb. At 10 1/2 yrs old he could show many of the younger ones how to move! Still has a quality outline with a hard topline Lovely shaped head and soft expression from his dark , mischievous eyes. Still has a good dark coat and moved with great style and enthusiasm .

2nd. Russell,s Sh.Ch.Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settersoli JW Excellent 9 yr. old , with a classic outline , well balanced and full of quality. Lovely head with a kind eye and soft expression. Good tail set and still in good coat and condition . Lacked the enthusiasm on the move of the winner.

3rd.Robinson,s Kerryfair Lucky Seven.

Field Trial Dog.(1)

1st. Kolbach,s Kerryfair Zoom In On Pawsword. Lovely dark coated dog with a beautiful head and soft expression . Moved well from good quarters , keeping a strong topline and outline. 

When it came to the Top Awards it was an almost clean sweep for the “Lofty” kennel from Poland , breeding four , what an achievement! 

Best In Show and winning the bitch CC was “ Yokozumba Lofty”. On the day she stood out and was every thing I was looking for .

Reserve Best In Show was the dog “ Ronaldo Lofty” winning his title and third CC.

Reserve Dog CC winner was Riverwood The Devil Wears Prada , from Holland , quite the hardest decision of the day between these two dogs! It finally came down to personal preference.

Reserve Bitch CC Winner was “ Riverbrue Lofty “ recently titled and litter sister to “Ronaldo” 

Best Puppy was the bitch “ Glitterati Lofty With Quensha”. 

Best Veteran was the bitch “ Coppers Winter Rose “ from Sweden, beating her kennel mate. Congratulations to all the winners , it really was one of my most enjoyable judging appointments. 

Jeremy Bott.