2010 Championship Show Results
Sunday 18th April
The Severn Hall Three Counties Showground Malvern
Judges
Dogs – Miss S. Waterton (Sandstream)
Bitches – Mrs. W. Duynkerke (Westerhuy)
Referee – Mrs. M. Gittins (Roftmar)
Judges and Referee with
Dee Milligan with Dog CC and Best in Show Milligan-Bott & Bott's Scotslaw Detroit Spinner By Thendara
Bitch CC Maggie Henderson's Sametsuz A Taste of Honey
Best Veteran Tony Drinkwater's Sh.Ch. Brabrook Red Rose J.W.
Best Puppy Pullen & Atkin's Harvancourt Harley at Jacingal
Bitch Reserve CC Tony Drinkwater's Sh.Ch. Brabrook Red Rose J.W.
Bitch CC Maggie Henderson's Sametsuz A Taste of Honey
Dee Milligan with Dog CC and Best in Show Milligan-Bott & Bott's Scotslaw Detroit Spinner By Thendara
Dog Reserve CC Sue Edwards' Gwendariff Rockin Robin
Dog Critique -
Irish Setter Club of
A
privilege to judge this popular show; I was thrilled to find a super quality
entry, leading to some
difficult decisions with many favourites coming up against each other, as
well as some surprises. I actually
thought heads had improved since I last judged, there were certainly many to
admire. In general, presentation was
good (word must have spread about my ‘foot fetish’); whilst we obviously
concentrate on construction and ‘fit for function’, this is, after all, a
dog show and presentation can make a significant difference and tip the balance
with 2 equally comparable dogs vying for position.
MPD (6,0a)
1 Sheldon’s
Balintyne Foreign Intrigue at Delsanto, don’t think I’ve seen such a
delinquent puppy before, he was determined not to co-operate but, following a
change of handler I could assess him as he then behaved like an angel! Lovely
balanced head, with low earset, good body proportions and angulation, straight
front and excellent forechest, well-bodied, impressive profile, good on the
move, 2 Barker-Bell’s Balintyne The Continental, litter brother to 1,
sweet expression, raised brow, good topline and tailset, moved soundly and with
drive, not as forward in body as 1, 3
Bettis’ Ornella Lexington, well constructed pup, although a little smaller
in stature at the moment, moved well, 4
Gardner’s Mayfred Moon Dance 5
King’s Cataluna Hickory
PD (9) 1 Atkin & Pullen’s Harvancourt Harley at Jacingail, have
watched this boy from his early days and have sometimes seen him looking a
little podgy, but not today, stunning dog from any angle, exquisitely handsome
head, great forechest and front, arched neck into well laid shoulders, tight
feet, well up on pasterns, superb angulation and balance, good topline/tailset,
excellent width of thigh, moved like a dream, turned out in immaculate coat and
condition, expertly handled, BPIS,
well done 2 Lewis’ Deaconara Danse De Bleu avec Dotcomsetter, another I’ve
had my eye on, appealing head, with dark eye and good earset, well made with
balanced outline, good topline and angulation, in full coat, moved ok but not
the drive of 1, 3 Bott’s Bardonhill Tom
Foolery, good head and outline, rangier, more streamlined, moved really
well, promising, 4 Corless’ Bardonhill Swift Eagle
5 Rowles’ Zendarric Mischief Managed
VD (7,2) Tough decision 1 Symons’ Covarney Cruiser, classic pleasing head with gentle
expression, good forechest & shoulder placement, correct angulation, topline
and tailset, in lovely condition, moved perfectly and with drive, 2
Edwards’ Barleydale Lumiere, dog I have judged before and still a
favourite, trusting expression with raised brow, good front, lovely clean lines
with good layback of shoulder, super angulation, in lovely condition, moved
soundly displaying an impressive outline, 3
Davis’ Carnbargus Colorado, good head, with low earset, balanced body
proportions, moved well, not the coat or condition of the first 2, 4
Rose-Hay & Gaul Cataluna Nickle N’ Dime
5 Vincent & Spencer Gimaroch
On Request at Caervista
JD (11,1) 1 Gisby & Pike Suteresett
Milky Way with Scarletti, have admired this boy since he first came out at 6 months,
so pleased to have the chance to go over him and wasn’t disappointed, very
handsome chiselled head with raised brow, sweet quizzical expression, clean
through neck to shoulder, good sternum with plenty of heart room, fabulous tight
feet, well up on pasterns, good depth throughout, correct angulation and
excellent width of thigh, developing just as he should for his age, richly
coated condition, gently sloping topline, moved soundly with lovely lashing tail
action, 2 Ciechonska Coppers Champagne On
Ice at Aoibheanne, smaller than 1 at the moment and more streamlined, kind
expression, super lay back of shoulder, correct angulation, good depth
throughout, in excellent full coat in great condition, very finished for one so
young, moved well, 3 Greenan’s Anlory
The Living Daylights over Juleset, well made dog, good front and shoulder
placement, deep chested, well off for bone, in gleaming condition, somewhat
exuberant in movement but capably handled, 4
Stewart-Ritchie’s Gwendariff Whata Corker 5 Stubbs’ Riverbrue Zeus
YD (7,1) 1 Mugford’s Copper’s Undercover
at Lynwood, easy to see why this boy has done his winning, gentle expression with
raised brow, clean through neck to good shoulder placement, excellent forechest
and feet, good angulation, topline/tailset, would just like him to drop a little
at the rear, moved soundly and with drive 2
Legge’s Maescartref Tenessee Mood, new one to me, classic head with kind
eye, very well balanced, good forechest, angulation and depth throughout, a
little shorter coupled than 1, moved well presenting a good outline, very
pleasing, 3 Rorke’s Cataluna Pole Position, different type again, deep
chested with good angulation and topline, moved really well covering the ground
with drive, 4 Bettis’ Reddins Lester at Ornella
5 Danks-Kemish’ Sametsuz On Cue at Alofran
MD (8,1) 1 Deaconara Danse De Bleu avec
Dotcomsetter 2 Bott’s Bardonhill
Tom Foolery 3 Corless Bardonhill
Swift Eagle,
more racy than former winners, excellent reach of neck, straight front, correct
construction with good depth, topline, and condition, 4
Stewart-Ritchie Gwendariff Whata Corker
5 Rodda’s Teramour Going For Gold
ND (12,1) 1 Vincent & Spencer’s
Lynwood Kiss Chase at Caervista, not surprising I should like this one, lovely boy with
sweet expression, good forechest, straight front and super tight feet; well
angulated throughout with correct shoulder placement, gently sloping topline and
correct tailset, moved really well, striding out, just needs a little more
condition and will trouble the best, 2
Ciechonska’s Coppers Champagne On Ice at Aoibheanne 3 Lewis’ Deaconara Danse
De Bleu avec Dotcomsetter 4
Greenan’s Anlory The Living Daylights over Juleset
5 Bott’s Bardonhill Tom Foolery
UGD (11) 1 Vincent & Spencer’s Lynwood
Kiss Chase at Caervista 2
Ciechonska’s Coppers Champagne On Ice at Aoibheanne 3 Legge’s Maescartref
Tenessee Mood 4 Partridge’s Kerrydown My Guy 5 Greenan’s Anlory The Living
Daylights over Juleset
GD (5,1WD)
Unfortunately, one dog had to
withdraw with ‘cold tail’ - I hope this new exhibitor will not be put off
trying again because of this. 1 Bott’s
Bardonhill Grinning Bear, most striking on first glance, correct head with
kind expression, well balanced with everything in the right place, tight feet,
good spring of rib, substance without coarseness, strong rear quarters enabling
him to move freely and correctly displaying an impressive outline, 2
Barker-Bell’s Balintyne Wish Me Luck,
racier than 1, good head with dark eye and raised brow, balanced
throughout with excellent angulation, well muscled, extends firmly on the move
creating pleasing picture, 3 Byrne & Eden’s Siochanna Irish Legend, different in type
again, good head and angulation fore & aft, moved with drive, well presented
if possibly a tad overly so for me, 4
Penford’s Millcroft Storm On The Moon
PGD (19,1)
Excellent class, some good dogs unplaced, could have done with two sets of
cards, 1 Hunter & Brown’s
Shenanagin Scholar with Braidmount, have watched this boy developing and
pleased to have a chance to judge him, lovely head and appealing expression with
raised brow, dark eye and good earset, rangier in outline than some with
possibly more development to come, correct angulation, excellent forechest and
good depth throughout, great strength in hindquarters allowing him to stride out
impressively, well turned out, strong contender, 2 Baldry’s Scarletti Razzle Dazzle at Derryveagh, pleasing in many
ways and different to 1 being slightly shorter coupled, gentle expression with
kind eye, good straight front with tight feet, well constructed throughout, good
width of thigh and rear strength enabling him to move impressively, covering the
ground with free flowing movement, in excellent condition,
3 Milligan-Bott & Bott’s Thendara Kramer, fabulous head, clean lines
and good angulation, in brilliant coat and condition, strode out well,
4 Condron & Mortimer’s
Covarney Masterclass 5 Wall’s Cilcain Anything Goes to Hazelbeck
MLD (12) Tough class, with some favourites
through all the placings, 1 Bott’s
Bardonhill Ginger Whinger, dog who commands attention in many ways, he looks
straight at you with that wistful expression many crave for, good forechest,
straight front and excellent layback of shoulder leading to gently sloping
topline and correct croup and tailset, add his good angulation, width of thigh
and depth throughout, and you can see why he has been admired by so many, he
actually looks better on the move than when stood, moving soundly with ease and
lashing tail, lovely boy, 2 Cuddy’s
Balbriggan Royal Rebel, lovely head with soft expression and low earset,
excellent depth of chest and spring of rib, good angulation fore & aft with
super width of thigh given rear strength enabling him to stride out and move
impressively, rich dark coat in good condition completed the picture, bit of a
fidget, 3 Stockton’s Kespas Infrared,
surprised myself with this dog, appealing head, if a little stronger than the
others but still balanced and appealing, good to go over, with strength and
correctness throughout, drove round the ring with purpose, really impressive
mover, 4 Crosswell’s Gwendariff Mr
Noticeme 5 Barker-Bell’s Balintyne
Chances Are.
LD (13,2) Surprised myself in this class also,
1 Edwards’ Gwendariff Rockin Robin,
streamlined and racy looking dog with characteristic refinement, gentle
expression which has softened from my previous impression of him, good neck into
shoulder with firm straight front, neat feet, good forechest and general depth
throughout, well sprung rib, outstanding presentation with gleaming coat,
expertly handled, flowed around the ring effortlessly commanding attention with
superb driving action, RCC,
2 Stockton’s Kespas Innuendo,
pleasing head with kind expression, good general construction, tight pasterns,
excellent depth and width of thigh, another which surprised me – but, like his
sibling, had superb movement which really stood out, went like the wind ! 3
Crocker & Hammick’s Riverbrue Dionysus, impressive streamlined dog in
terrific condition, handsome head, clean through neck to shoulder, lovely
outline, moved with a powerful and extended gait, 4
Atkin & Pullen’s Shanoah Jump To It 5
Pike’s Redclyst Thomas The Rymer
OD (5,3) 1 Milligan-Bott & Bott’s
Scotselaw Detroit Spinner by Thendara, the most appealing head with eyes that
almost twinkle at you as if he knows his charms, dreamy wistful expression and
balanced head with low set ears, good layback of shoulder from straight front
with prominent forechest, everything flows into place, excellent angulation,
topline and tailset, superbly turned out, as one would expect from this
exhibitor, unrivalled coat and condition, moved with elegance and drive, what a
combination, pleased to award him CC
and, with my co-judge’s agreement, BIS
2 Rorke’s Cataluna Captivatione
to Zakhan, different type to 1, balanced head, good front with depth
throughout, correct angles and plenty of rear strength, enabling him to display
positive, effortless movement, very sound, in good coat.
SBD (5,2) 1 Rorke’s Cataluna Pole Position
2 Partridge’s Kerrydown My Guy,
chiselled head with lovely gentle expression, well grown with correct angulation
and good depth, plenty of furnishings, moved with drive and purpose covering the
ground with ease. 3
Mitchell’s Polmennor Bonfire, smaller style dog, good head, shorter backed
than first 2, good angulation, moved with lashing tail, dropped off a little at
croup.
Alan Vanderbilt Memorial Stakes (7,1) 1
Bott’s Bardonhill Ginger Whinger 2
Stockton’s Kespas Innuendo 3
Partridge’s Kerrydown Look At Me 4
Davis’ Carnbargus Colorado 5
Rorke’s Cataluna Captivatione to Zakhan
Bitch Critique
Thank you for the fantastic hospitality, welcome and also
the entry from all the exhibitors; I enjoyed the chance to judge so many bitches
in
Happy to see that the higher classes had very good movement however breeders should be watching for the correct shoulder placement. Breeding for good muscles and free exercise should also help to improve movement particularly for the younger bitches.
1. Pollard’s Grayrigge Rosalind
Well constructed with good bone and feet. Good angulation front and rear. Moved well for a baby. Well presented in good coat.
2.
Lovely outline, good croup. Less mature in body than 1. Well-handled.
3. Cook’s Grayrigge Rionagh
1.
Very nice type, pleasing head, good feet and bone and in good coat.
2. Caskey’s Fabulous Feebie
Nice head, also good bone and feet. A bit loose in movement.
3. King’s Kirkavagh Ebadylia
1. Drinkwater’s Sh Ch. Brabrook Red Rose
Terrific style and presence, moved like a real champion. Good body, strong feet, lovely topline, good croup. Professionally handled.
2. Mugford’s Sh. Ch.Lynwood Sealed with a Kiss
Quality bitch with good body, nice reach of neck and lovely head. Moved well, with good style.
3. Martin’s ixia Tabitha
1. Douthwaite and Wharfe’s Gracewood Shannon
Striking bitch, good feet and bone, correct topline and tailset. Short hocks and in good coat
2. Box’s Fernstart Lovesong
Nice outline, strong topline with good feet and bone.
3. Borthwick’s Lotushill Misdemeanor
1. Evans’s Neathamill Firebird
Lovely shape and topline. Good feet and bone.Nice head.
2. Hunter and Brown’s Braidmount Midnight Lady JW
A sensitive young lady. Good topline and tailset with a pretty coat.
3. Walter’s Deneil Won Love
1.
2. Box’s Fernstart Lovesong
3. Borthwick’s Lotushill Misdemeanor
1.
2. Box’s Fernstart Lovesong
3. Borthwick’s Lotushill Misdemeanor
1. Hillock’s Jonola Hot and Sassy
Nice bodied girl in good coat. Nice dark eye,good bone and feet and nice short hocks.
2. Williamson’s Bluespring’s Atlantis
Sound bitch with good bone and feet and good tailset.
3. Wilkins’s Margretswood Buzzy Bee
1. Naylor’s Anlory Carmenere JW
The best mover in the class. A lot of presence, nice picture to look at. Good short hocks. Just needs to improve in coat condition.
2.
Mugford’s
Bitch in great shape with beautiful head. Well handled.
3. Meadows and Ritchie’s Gwendariff Miss Whiplash JW
1. Andrew’s Bambarella Love Story
Lovely topline, in nice coat with good feet and bone. Good head and expression.Well-handled.
2. Powis’s Amberwave Freckles JW
Nice picture, moved well. Good bone and feet.
3. Bott’s Bardonhill Days are Diamond JW
1. Ritchie’s Gwendariff Fizzy Pop JW
As usual well-handled and moved by the owner. Very nice bitch in good coat with good topline,feet and bone. Nice head and expression.
2. Wilkins Margetswood Kitty Cat JW
Very nice shape, well-handled, happy mover.
3. Waddell’s Riquitta Shillelagh Gold at Wishingtree
1.
What a picture and a mover. Lovely head and expression. My CC for the day.
2. Hall’s Glennara Lehana JW
Lovely shape,great angulation.Good feet and bone, and nice head and expression.
3.
Hillocks
1. Stewart-Ritchie’s Gwendariff Rock Diva JW
Striking bitch moved with drive, good feet and bone and good hind-quarters.
2. Mugford’s Sh.Ch.Lynwood Follow Your Dreams JW
Compact bitch – a lovely shape and a good mover.
3. Hunter and Brown’s Sh. Ch.Braidmount Geisha Girl
1. Clemence’s Anlory Astra
1. Drinkwater’s Sh. Ch.Brabrook Red Rose JW
2. Mc Donagh’s Ronzalda Esmeralda
3. Blackshaw’s Lanstara Bedazzled