South Wales Kennel Association

SWKA 10th October 2026

English Setters

Thank you to the committee of SWKA for giving me the opportunity to give CC’s in my breed for the first time. I could not have done it without my efficient and capable stewards Tracey and Andrew.

Most were quite sporting with my decisions on the day but I was surprised by one seasoned exhibitor who thought it was ok to question my integrity given this was my first time in this capacity, I completely understand virtues of our breed and I also understand young dogs are changing daily, this was clearly not their day, which left a sour note on what should have been a happy day for me.

Veteran Dog

1st Wilson IR SH CH Ravensett Giovanni – 8yrs young. This O/B gentleman I judged as a puppy many moons ago. He does not look his 8 yrs. They have achieved so much in this time, including his 2 titles. He owns the gentlest handsome head with the kindest of eyes. Has a good reach of neck into a level topline. Has good rear angulation and he is carrying the right amount of weight and although he does not have profuse coat this enables you to see his correct construction. Not overdone in any way. Stands on tight feet. Moved well with elegance and style BVIB.

2nd Bishop SH CH Dyrham Desert Storm 7 ½ yrs young. Another I have admired greatly from the ringside, he is a masculine gentleman with a chiselled head, he owns dark eyes which melt the soul. He has a good length of neck and a good lay off shoulder he is shorter in body than 1 in body and moves well, just not as enthusiastic as 1 today.

3rd Johnston Wansleydale Beguiled of Loonbrae

Puppy Dog

1st Adams Alolfrana Xclusive Party 10 mths old. O/B young lad nicely made and everything as it should be at this stage. His head is yet to come to its best, but nonetheless it’s a handsome head. His topline today was a little wobbly, but he is a very young dog, so this can be forgiven. He has good rear and front angulation and stands on tightly padded feet. He has a good quality coat which will be beautiful when he is a mature boy. Carrying a little too much weight today. BPD.

Junior Dog

1st Lawson Summerseve Cezanne JW 15 mths. This Tri boy moved around the ring smoothly and soundly today. He owns a gentle expression and is not overdone in any regard. He has a good length of neck into a well-developed body. Well-muscled, would prefer a bit more drive. Just needs more time to mature now and come to his best.

2nd Howarth Samelen Enchanto at Moorbrook. 14mths OB boy looked good in profile today. Not the maturity of 1 today. Just not co-operating with his owner on the move.

Yearling Dog.

1st Lawson Summerseve Cezanne JW

2nd Lodge Ribblesett Rabblerouser -20 mths. Tri boy who led his handler/owner a merry old dance. Took a while to settle, but when he did it was worth the wait. He has a lovely masculine head, has excellent bone. He will need time to come together as he should at this age. 

Graduate Dog

1st Lawson Summerseve Cezanne JW

2nd Lodge Ribblesett Rabblerouser

3rd Wilson Sharnyx Reyncloud at Lucanix

Post Graduate Dog

1st Lodge Ribblesett Rabblerouser

Limit Dog

1st Stewart & Quenby Tattersett Stolen Silver 3yr old BB boy who has a most handsome head and pleasing dark eyes, he has a lean arched neck, good lay of shoulder, shorter in body and has a good set on of tail. Just not so positive on the move today.

Open Dog

1st A lovely class of mature dogs, I was totally spoilt for choice, it did give me a headache.

Simpson SH CH Dalreavoch I’m On Fire 2 yr old OB. One of the joys of being absent from the ring this last 12 months is that I have not seen most of the dogs who came today, therefore I had no preconceptions of what they looked like last week etc. This young male I have not seen since Summer 2025. I am sure he must have accumulated many favourable comments in this time. He does not let you down, pleasing to the eye and very pleasing to ‘go over’. He has the most exquisite head, handsome and not overdone in anyway, melting dark eyes, correct ear set. Excellent neck and shoulders leading to a fabulous topline and tail set, a good spring of rib he has plenty of heart room, he stands on good forequarters, and his rear is so very well-muscled, this dog gets plenty of good running. Did not disappoint me from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail, oh he moves so well. Thank you for bringing him today, CC.

2nd Pearce SH CH Westonfields Frenchrunner 3yr old BB. This lovely boy certainly catches your eye with his sound movement. Handsome head, if I was being very critical, I would prefer a darker eye. His construction could not be denied, short coupled in body than 1, but this didn’t distract from his elegance and sound movement. In good hard condition too. Just a little fidgety today, making his handler work a little harder than she should need to, cheeky boy. RCC

3rd Darley SH.CH. Severnsett Gold Sovereign 

RES. Wilkinson Sargeant Phenset Firestorm

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

1st Lawson Summerseve Cezanne JW

Bitches

Veteran Bitch

1st Beasley Wansleydale Amaretto at Latjeata JW Tri, Elegant older lady now of 9yrs, owns the sweetest of heads, kind melting eyes, beautifully lean in neck and shoulders well laid back. All in good proportion and stands on good solid feet. In good hard condition, moved well -just lost her sparkle in the challenge for BVIB.

2nd Darley Severnsett Dark Angel 7yrs BB, A lovely girl who was unlucky to meet 1 today, has a most mischievous expression, butter wouldn’t melt, ha! In fabulous condition as you would expect from this kennel. She is longer cast than 1 in body, has good front and rear angulation, and moves well, with lots of drive.

Puppy Bitch

1st Danks-Kemish & Mugford Alolfrana Private Party Tri Nearly 11 mths old. This young bitch caught my eye straight away. She is beautifully presented in very good coat. Owns a beautiful head with a kind expression, has a lean neck into oblique shoulders, her topline is level at all times. Has good depth of rib at this stage and good rear angulation. Set on of tail is correct. Moved steady and gently with her handler, with time she will tighten up and be even better. BPIB

2nd Schoneville Balvenie Shona Tri 9 mths old. Lean in skull and a little too lean all over at this stage, would prefer her to have a little more on her. A little erratic at this young age, as you would expect. Lots to like.

3rd Lowe Frennisett Fly Me to the Moon

Junior Bitch

1st Schoneville Balvenie Shona

2nd Atyeo & Taylor Samelen Ethereal Legacy Tri 14mths. This bitch just lost out on having a little too much weight which spoilt her movement and topline today, she was presented in very good condition, she is a little loose behind in her movement at the moment. Gentlest of expression, excellent coat, tightly padded feet. 

3rd Wilkinson-Sargeant Walshaw Star Struck

Yearling Bitch

1st Rumble Bushbane Celtic Envoy OB 20mths old. This young bitch certainly moves well; she stands on 4 good feet and moved very well with her tail slashing all the way round the ring. She has beautiful dark eyes, I would prefer a better layback of shoulder, she is also shorter in the body, has a good quality coat which when mature will be the envy of all.

Graduate Bitch

1st Beasley Latjeata Cup of Kindness JW. OB 2 yrs old. Very feminine head with kind dark eyes, finer in bone but nonetheless she is all in proportion. Longer cast bitch, with good depth of rib, a little proud of her tail today.

2nd Bishop & Bayliss Dyrham Girl on Fire Tri 2yrs old. Love the colour on this bitch, so clearly a proper Blue Belton and tan. She is little finer overall but has time on her side, moved well even if a little proud of her tail today.

Post Graduate Dog

1st Sykes Sharnyx Springtime At Daraquist OB 3 ½ yrs old. Another I haven’t seen for a long time, she really has come on. Her head is in good proportion with kind dark eyes that melt you. She has good reach of neck and into a level topline, has overall good bone on her and stands on tightly padded feet, not in her best dress today but couldn’t be denied the class, moved well using her tail and well-muscled hind quarters.

2nd Ridsdill Sharnyx She’s So Pretty litter sister to 1. All the above comments apply to this bitch but she wasn’t so enthusiastic on the move today and also carried her tail a bit high.

Limit Bitch

1st Stephenson Mariglen Wave Dancer for Bondgate JW 4yrs old. This bitch I have seen many times over the last few years, but never as well as I saw her today. The handler has certainly put a lot of work into presenting this bitch in such good condition. She oozes ring presence you would be hard pushed to ignore her. She moves straight to you and away, with absolutely the right amount of “joie de vivre”. She has the most beautiful head and expression, lovely kind eyes, textbook neck and shoulders with perfect reach in her movement. She has a firm level topline and a wonderful lashing tail, she moves off her hindquarters with ease, excellent drive. She has enough coat to be elegant and oozes ring presence. Very pleased to award her CC and BOB. I hope the next 2 follow quickly.

2nd Welburn Oshowa Love to Dream JW. BB 2 yrs. So unlucky to meet 1 today, I have greatly admired this bitch from the ringside but today was just not her day. Pretty head with cheeky eyes, a good front on her with a level topline, an ever-wagging tail just a bit out of coat today.

3rd Felton Blyth Wansleydale Sky Angel at Felsett

Open 

1st SH.CH. Caleydene Connexion OB 5yrs old. It won’t be a secret that I have always admired this worthy SH.CH. She oozes quality from the tip of her nose to the end of her tail. Gorgeous head, gentlest kindest expression, correct front assembly allowing that lovely reach we desire and covers the ground so well. A firm topline. As you would expect from this kennel presented in good hard condition, enough coat in all the right places, stands on 4 good tight feet, an excellent spring of rib. Just lost out in the challenge to the movement on the previous class winner. RCC

2nd Welburn Oshowa Just A Dream JW BB 2 yrs old. I have always loved this bitch; she is broader in skull than 1 but still oh so feminine. Dark eyes, a lovely lean neck and good layback of shoulder leading into a level topline, short in loin, moved with great purpose, using her excellent hindquarters and tail.