Championship Show 19th April 2009
Judges
Jane Mugford (Bitches)
Elaine Wall (Dogs)
Photos
Best in Show and Best Bitch
Hunter & Brown's Sh Ch Braidmont Geisha Girl
Best in Show Hunter & Brown's Sh Ch Braidmont Geisha Girl Reserve Best in Show Bouttell's Ixia Genevieve
With Judges Elaine Wall and Jane Mugford, Referee Greta Ross, Chairman John Vant, Secretary Peter Rowlands
and Show Manager Cliff Yates
Best Puppy in Show Chorley Newton & Chorley's Kerryfair Snowfox
Best Dog in Show Sheldon's Delsanto Isaac J.W.
Best Veteran Milligan & Bott's Sh.Ch Thendara Don Corleone
Best Minor Puppy Bitch Walsh's Millcroft Ballad of the Moon
Critique Bitches
There were quite a few
bitches overweight & good small feet with arched toes were in the minority.
Also I would of liked to have seen more showing the true Irish spirit on the
move. On the plus side most heads were pleasing & coats were presented in
clean condition & I found several quality exhibits to fill the awards.
Minor Puppy (6,1abs) 1st
Walsh's Millcroft Ballad Of The Moon, lovely typy puppy, nicely moulded head, dark eyes, well bodied &
boned & excellent depth for one so young, shoulders well angulated, well
bent stifles, pleasing outline, thick dark coat,
sympathetically handled to bring out the best in her, sound but needs a
little more confidence on the move. I shall watch her career with interest. 2nd
Tuite's Porschet Pearlita, pretty feminine bitch, good reach of neck flowing
into gently sloping topline finished with correct tailset, moved well with
drive, would prefer neater feet. 3rd Henson's Millcroft Moon Gypsy For
Tatsbro, litter sister to 1st but out of a different mould. nevertheless a
pretty girl with dark expressive eyes, good bone & feet, well angulated
front & back, moved Ok but I think would go better if she carried less
weight.
Puppy (12 ) 1st Hunter/
Brown's Braidmount Midnight Lady, lovely
balanced puppy, dark eyes, strong bone & good depth of brisket, well made in
shoulders & hindquarters, shows reach of neck & gently sloping topline,
nice finish to croup & tailset, moves very well with the same easy stride as
her mother. Best puppy bitch. 2nd
Robert's Polmennor Willow Pattern, close decision & preferred this one
in head & expression, lovely reach of neck, more elegant in outline, moved
very well with plenty of drive, needs to develop a little more depth, she was
unlucky in all her classes to come up against more finished exhibits. 3rd
Chorley-Newton/ Chorley's Kerryfair Red Evie, pleasing head but would prefer
a little more stop, scores well in angulation & reach of neck, good bone,
moved steadily, not so good over the croup as those above nor as her litter
brother who I thought was gorgeous & was very happy to agree to him being
best Puppy in Show.
Veteran (5, 2abs) 1st
Townsend's Sh Ch Follidown Red Hot Poker JW, lovely lean head with dark expressive eyes & just the right amount of
stop. Straight front, good length of neck, strong
topline, plenty of depth to body, moved steadily. 2nd Martin's Ixia Tabitha, pretty
head dark eyes, well angulated shoulders, good reach of neck, strong
hindquarters with well turned stifles, movement a little bit loose. 3rd
Douthwaite/ Wharfe's Gracewood Show Stopper, handler did not know I was
writing a report on 3rd's & left the ring to prepare her next exhibit but
from memory, moved well, correctly made but just not carrying her years so
lightly as above.
Junior (17,4abs) 1st
King's Kirkavagh Ivanjica, pretty
lean head, dark eyes, arched neck into well laid shoulders, good return of
upperarm, equally well angulated hindquarters, well developed in brisket & a
super topline & tailset, moved well. In outstanding coat & condition,
mature for her age & won her classes easily but in the challenge looked
young, as of course she should. 2nd Meadows/ Richie's Gwendarriff Miss
Whiplash JW, pretty head & expression, very good reach of neck fitting
well into angulated shoulders, strong hindquarters producing sound driving
movement. Built on clean lines with lovely silky coat.
3rd Muir's Romarne Delilah, rangier bitch needing more time,
feminine in head with dark eyes & low set ears, excellent reach of
neck into good shoulders, lovely quarters & outline.
Yearling (14,4abs) 1st
Meadow/Richie's G. Miss Whiplash JW, 2nd
Milligan-Bott/ Bott's Thendara Capriati, loved her well chiselled head, lovely finish to muzzle, low set ears.
Preferred her standing to the winner, excellent neck & shoulders &
gently sloping topline but lost out slightly on lack of drive from the rear. 3rd
Walsh's Moon Bella Of Millcroft, lovely type, strong bone, deep in brisket,
well angulated shoulders & hindquarters, firm topline & correct tailset.
Moved just a little loose in front.
Maiden (16, 7abs) 1st
Walsh's Millcroft Moon Shimmer, this
breeder is certainly producing a lovely type of Irish, this one had an exquisite
head & expression, low set ears. Strong bone right down through the
pasterns. Excellent shoulders, well bent stifles, lovely strong quarters, very
good topline & lovely textured coat. Wondered why she was in this class
until afterwards I learnt it was her 1st show. My only criticism is she needs a
bit more confidence on the move, certainly worth campaigning.
2nd Robert's P Willow Pattern, 3rd Blackshaw's Lanstara Elegant Ethel,
beautiful fine head, plenty of depth, well angulated quarters, pleasing
coat, not showing herself off to advantage.
Novice (16,8abs) 1st
King's K. Ivanjica, 2nd Robert's P. Willow Pattern, 3rd Blackshaw's L Elegant
Ethel.
Undergraduate (15, 3abs)
1st King's K. Ivanjica, 2nd Muir's R Delilah, 3rd Robert's
P. Willow Pattern.
Graduate (15,4abs) 1st
Hall's Glennara Lehana JW, pretty
head, low set ears, well boned, again right down through the front pasterns,
straight front, good reach of neck, presents a lovely outline finished off with
good tail carriage, In lovely coat & condition. 2nd Mortimer/ Condron's
Covarney Coco, not as mature even though I see a bit older,
but a beautiful bitch, pleasing head with dark eyes, excellent shoulders,
topline & hindquarters, in stunning dark coat. Moved very well with plenty
of drive. A litter & 12months should see her blossom.
3rd Gardner's Carnbargus
Contemplation JW, beautiful head
& expression, low set ears, lovely neck into well laid shoulders, deep in
brisket, In gleaming condition & moved well, just not as pleasing over the
croup.
Post Graduate ( 20,4abs)
1st Robert's Polmennor For Pleasure, lovely
balanced head, dark expressive eyes, low set ears, excellent neck flowing into
topline, excellent conformation throughout, good bone, lovely condition, free
active movement. 2nd Naylor / Morrison's Anlory
Carenza JW, not so
appealing in head but lovely outline, good bone & depth, strong
hindquarters, lovely tailset, moved very well. 3rd Chorley-Newton / Chorley's
Outfoxed By Kerryfair JW, love her head, dark eyes and raised brows giving
quizzical expression, good neck & shoulders, sound but a bit lazy on the
move, have done well for her before
but she is not the finished picture yet.
Mid Limit (8, 4abs) Small
but a real headache of a class. 1st
Ciechonska's Coppers Champagne Bubble At Aoibheanne JW, my notes just say
"love her standing - everything. Very sluggish". That just about sums
it up. In my eyes she is all I want in an Irish Setter, beautiful head, text
book angulations, straight front, good bone & feet, flowed from her nose to
the tip of her tail, enough coat in good condition. Most importantly balanced
throughout. I decided to weigh all this up against her reluctance to stride out
& still considered her the best in the class. 2nd Condron's Scotselaw
Memphis Belle At Covarney, pretty head, lovely reach of neck but
does not flow into her shoulders as I would like. Moved ok, certainly
with more verve than 1st but a little wide in front & loses her topline a
touch. In excellent coat & condition. 3rd Wilkins Margretswood Kitty Cat
JW, pretty elegant bitch, arched neck, good angulations, lovely topline.
Rather close behind on the move.
Limit ( 13,1abs) 1st
Bouttell's Ixia Genevieve, an elegant bitch with a lovely lean head &
low set ears. Straight front, good reach of neck , flowing topline, lovely sweep
to stifle, won the class on her movement which was free flowing & active.
Very close up in the challenge, just felt she could do with a more developed
second thigh but I see is only 3years old & I was only nit-picking at that
stage. Reserve CC & RBIS,
2nd Heron's Caskeys Happy Hour JW, recently crowned & a worthy
titleholder, lovely feminine head, good bone, excellent depth of brisket, well
angulated front & back, holds her topline well. In lovely condition. Moved
well. 3rd Evans Goldings Silver Sixpence, neat little bitch, full of
quality, extremely well made throughout, correct topline, excellent freeflowing
movement with plenty of drive. This was a hotly contested class & any of
these three would of been worthy winners.
Open ( 4,1abs ) 1st
Hunter/Brown's Sh Ch Braidmount Geisha Girl, classic head, excels in arched neck, straight front, excellent shoulders
& hindquarters, well boned, strong topline, complimented by correctly
carried tail. I love her balance with nothing exaggerated. Moves with freedom
& accuracy. Lovely textured coat with just the right amount of feathering.
Have previously awarded her a res.CC, today it gave me pleasure to go one better
with the CC, & in agreement with my co-judge BIS.
2nd Naylor/ Morrison's Sh Ch Anlory Valpolicella JW, lovely head,
straight front, good bone, her outline is a picture. Have seen her in better
coat. Moved very well here & in the challenge for Best Veteran Bitch which
she won. 3rd Meadows / Richie's Clonageera Rhapsody, another quality
bitch, long lean head, low set ears, good reach of neck into well laid
shoulders, in lovely condition, moved well.
Special Beginners (6,
2abs ) 1st Carr's Jonola Sparkles Bright Over Laumidorn, pretty
head, dark eyes, low set ears, neck flows into topline, well bent stifles, moved
well, in lovely dark coat. 2nd Robert's P. Willow Pattern,
3rd Wiggins Kirwilldale Affinity, nice long & lean head, well
boned, good shoulders, well anguated hindquarters, movement a bit erratic.
Gwynneth Vanderbilt
Memorial Open ( 2,1abs) 1st Roberts' P For Pleasure.
Jane Mugford ( Judge)
Critique Dogs
First of
all I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this one of
my favourite shows. and I thank the exhibitors for a lovely entry.
I find
that the movement of the dogs leaves a lot to be desired What has happened to
the dogs driving off good strong hocks showing the pads of the rear feet.I found
only 2 bad mouths and no sign of entropian.
I was
pleased to award Sheldons Delsanto Isaac CC and best Dog and Botts Bardonhill
Ginger Whinger RCC
Minor
Puppy 5/
1
Knivetons Feyincy Beachcomber, lovely shape to head with dark eye ,
pronounced occiput ,good front angulation correct tail set .a bit eratic on the move but
actual movement ok
2Rorkes Cataluna PolePosition, lovely dark eye with wistful expression,
good angulation front and rear, a good little mover
3Kings Severnvale High Tide via Brenrue,much more masculine in head ,kind
eye Straight in front and good
rear angulation, short straight hocks fair bend of stifle moved ok
Puppy
15/2
1,Chorley
and Newton ,Kerryfair Snow Fox ,a lovely puppy ,good shape of head nice
expression, dark eye, compact dog not overdone ,correct angulation
thro’out,lovely length of neck progressing to good lay of shoulder, nice in
rear and tail set ,good bend of stifle and short straight hocks .moved well BP
in Show well deserved
2 Smiths
Reddins Louis another well built puppy same
comments apply ,nice dark coat ,lovely eye and good shape to head,,good length
of back ,correct hock and stifle, change of handler spoofed him a bit on the
move
3
Walters, Deneil Breakfast in Bed a different type of puppy but still everything
in the right place, if
Veteran 7/2
1
Milligan and Bott Thendara Don Corleone, what a treasure of a veteran,9 plus
years, just going grey,
What can
I say about this dog that hasn’t
been said before,he is a handsome male, lovely conformation beautiful head and
still enjoying his showing and he can certainly can show the younger boys
how to move
2
Fosters Shanoah Highly Delighted,a very different shape to 1 but sound in all
quarters another good mover I cant believe he is nearly 10
3
Wilkins Travlin Light, Much leaner head ,good reach of neck ,good body
proportions and angulation throughout ,true movement
Junior
15/3
1 Muirs
Romarne Dwayne, as juniors go this must be one of the best now he is calming
down,altho still looking as mischievous,excellent confirmation lovely arched
neck fitting into well laid shoulders ,straight front,deep chest , nice sloping
topline,moved steadily
2 Botts Anlory Get Smart with Bardonhill, Well constructed throughout
,lovely head with well defined occiput ,dark eye with
soft expression, good set to the croup moved well
3 Gwendariffe Mr. Noticeme,head correct
with good stop ,dark eye, well made dog, nice in neck and shoulders just
beat his brother in the length of neck and maturity
Yearling12/2
1
Milligan and BottsThendara Kramer I loved this dog first time I noticed
him,absolutely lovely shoulder hangulation ,elbows well tucked in nice arched
neck , ample deep chest good bend of stifle and short hocks ,great mover,
one to watch in the future
2,Hunters
and Brown Shenanigan Scholar with Braidmont
a bit broader in skull than 1.kind expression good angulation
front and rear, strong quarters thereby good movement
3Naylor
Morrison Anlory Bonardo JW longer cast than 1and2 ,lovely chiselled head and
quizzical expression ,.Good depth of brisket and well developed 2nd
thigh but unfortunately rather a fidget
Maiden
14/1
1Botts
Anlory get Smart with Bardonhill 2Barker Bell
Balintyne Wish me Luck lovely young lad just lost out to maturity in
previous class everything in the right place ,lovely neck and shoulder placement
no lumps or bumps 3 Kerryfair
Snowfox
Novice
13/1
1Anlory
get Smart,2 Balintyne Wish me Luck 3 Kerryfair Snowfox
Undergraduate
13/1
1Anlory
get Smart,2,Balintyne Wish me Luck 3 Davis MoynaSummerbreeze at Corribeg well
built boy who I have not seen for a while nice head,,good hard condition
maturing well, movement ok
Graduate
10/2
1
Naylor and Morrison Bardonhill Bardolino by Anlory, well constructed masculine
head but not too heavy ,elegant length of neck ,deep in brisket, plenty of heart
room.
2
Carters Kerrimere Just Rumours , kind expression ,carrying too much weight ,good
in angulation well muscled hind quarters ,good tail set.
3 Browns
Caskeys Hazard a bit of a struggle to start but settled to show his sound
conformation and beautiful head lovely low set ears and such expressive eyes
Post
Graduate 17/5
1Botts
Bardonhill Ginger Whinger JW ,I have watched this dog from a puppy and he is now
showing his full potential .Absolutely gorgeous head and quizzical expression
,low set ears good length of neck flowing into well laid back shoulders ,good
front angulation deep chest short in loin straight short hocks good bend of
stifle well developed second thigh, neat feet and moved well RCC
2
Cardwells Lanstara Heart of a Star a different type of dog to 1 but full of
quality ,lighter in colour, nice shape to head ,good angulation fore and aft
short in loin moved ok
3
Knivetons Serrula Playaround beautifully presented ,masculine head ,excellent
neck flowing into well placed shoulders, nice length of back well muscled rear
,good tail set moved well
Mid
Limit 10/
1Hillocks
Spirit of the South to Jonola won
this class with ease ,striking outline good reach of neck flowing into well
placed shoulders good depth of rib ,powerful rear short in loin ,nice neat feet
,good in stifle and hocks ,moved beautifully considered for top honours
2Buchans
Loskeran Jitterbug,Sh Ch. I have watched him grow up with interest ,couldn’t
fault his conformation ,smooth progression from neck to withers nice length of
back ,powerful hindquarters which helped to make him one of the best movers
3Holehan
and North Erinade Star Wars not so good in neck and shoulders as 2
but couldn’t fault him in any other way ,good conformation pleasant
head and expression just not on top form today
Limit
22/3
What a
wonderful class ,so many lovely dogs I would have liked a lot more cards
1
Sheldons Delsanto Isaac ,this dog just stood out for me at first glance
.Stylish, well balanced no
exagerations ,plenty of work in a head of pleasing proportions.Slightly arched
neck set smoothly into
shoulders,good angulation and just
the right length of back.Firm croup with tail set correct.Well muscled hind
quarters ,well developed second thigh short straight hocks good feet.Moved true
Pleased to award him the CC and Best Dog.
2Roffeys,DanawayLancelot
of Autumnwood,this dog has matured nicely and is always so well
handled,Beautiful head with that quizzical expression, quality from the top of
his head to the tip of his tail.Good spring of rib and strong in loin correct
tail set,. moved beatifully His day will soon come.
3Sturrocks,Forfarian
Goodfellow another quality exhibit a
little more masculine in head with good stop, nice sloping top line, well muscled
rear quarters moved well with lashing tail
Open
9/
1
Ciechonska, Sh.Ch.Caskeys Concept at Aoibheanne JW, When you get through the coat
you find a well constructed dog.
unable to fault this in any way, beautiful head and expression, well ribbed
back to strong loin ,the sort of feet that he should pass on to his offspring
,moved as a true Irish.
2
Baileys Covarney Monello, one I have done well for before. Very different than
1,dripping in silky smooth gleaming coat which does not hide the true
conformation of the dog absolutely stunning. Moved soundly
3 Smiths
Reddins Pause at Magiconkers, very impressive dog ,good construction with good
angulation throughout Typical head from this Kennel,lovely expression, perhaps
would benefit from a little more trimming round the neck to help him compete
with the other well trimmed exhibits and as ever his
movement depends on the runner
Special
Beginners 5
1Jones
Hunnicote Heatherman lost out in his previous class not settling on the
move and maturity but seems better now good front angulation
2Gardners
Riquitta Authentic A lovely looking dog just a shame that the competition was so
strong .Lovely strong back end on this dog,
3 Booths
Kirwilldale Beethoven a nice but immature dog will probably do better later
Alan
Vanderbilt Memorial Stakes 5
These
two dogs just met with strong competition in their previous classes
1 Cohens
Caisperns Vilette with Shushana JW Sh CM Lovely
dark coat shown in tip top condition ,pleasing head,well angulated shoulders,
moved well
2
Stocktons Kespas Innuendo Handsome upstanding dog ,free moving, lovely head and
expression
3Cataluna
Captivation to Zakhan much smaller dog but beatifully made, moved correctly.