Gundog Breeds Association Of Scotland

English Setter: Many thanks to the Committee for the kind invitation and warm Scottish hospitality, and to my Stewards for the smooth running of the day. Sincere thanks to the Exhibitors for their entry and for bringing quality to the ring. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some lovely examples of the breed. 

P (1,0) 1.Patton’s Meadowfoot Drops Of Jupiter – 6 month old bitch of excellent type and balance. Presents attractive outline for one so young. Lovely feminine head with gentle expression. Dark eye of pleasing shape. Well set ears. Clean neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Body of good length. Chest developing well, with sufficient depth for her age. Forequarters sound. Correct level topline maintained both standing and on the move. Good hindquarters. Presented in good coat and condition. Moved with good reach and drive. A very promising youngster. Best Puppy. 

SY (2,1) 1.Vallance’s Rowanmyle Of Prudent Lore– 17 months old bitch, still maturing. Beautifully balanced and full of quality. Feminine throughout. Clean , well-proportioned head with dark eyes. Ears well set. Kind and gentle expression. Good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Well ribbed body with excellent depth and length. Firm level topline which she maintained both standing and on the move. Her outline is pleasing combining elegance with strength. Hindquarters well angulated. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved effortlessly with good reach and drive. Pleased to award her Best of Breed.

PG (2.0) 1. Vallance’s Rowanmyle Of Prudent Lore - repeat from SY. 2. Vallance’s Ennydloc Yorkshire Liaison To Rowanmyle - A well balanced dog. Masculine throughout. Good head with correct dark eyes. Ears well set. Kind expression. Clean neck. Correct level topline. Body of good length and proportions. Ribs well sprung. Correct depth of chest. Well placed shoulders with correct angulation. Straight forelegs. Correctly angulated and muscular hindquarters. Presented in good coat. Moved okay. Just preferred movement of the class winner on the day. 

O (4,1) 1.Thomson’s Maursett Morganite For Caspellwynd– mature dog of good balance. Masculine throughout. Well-proportioned head with kind expression. Lovley shaped, dark eyes. Well set ears. Good front assembly. Holds level topline well both standing and on the move. Good body proportions with correct depth of chest and good spring of ribs. Correct rear angulation. Correct tail set. Presented in good coat and condition. Moved with good reach and drive. 2. Yule’s – Rowanmyle One Bewitched - A balanced bitch, feminine throughout. Attractive head with correct eyes. Ears well set. Good neck. Shoulders well set. Correct topline. Body of good length with good depth of chest. Well sprung ribs. Nicely angulated front and rear. Presented in good coat and condition. Moved soundly. Unlucky to meet the class winner on the day. 3. Vassie’s Rowanmyle Bonnie Lasses 

Eva Kassube

Judge