Critiques

13.11.21

Thank you to Officers and Committee for their kind invitation, special thanks to Sandra, 
Nicola for keeping me on my toes. I fully enjoyed my time with you all. I have to say the
atmosphere was fantastic, it reminded me of what club shows should be all about, laughter,
fun, enjoying the day with our dogs, these new memories which I have made today with you
all will stay with me forever. The exhibitors where super too, excepting my decisions and
congratulating each other. I do feel the bitches’ edge in quality, there are some issues I feel
need to be mentioned. There are too many dogs with long nails which makes your dogs feet
look flat footed when they are not. Movement was very challenging in many classes I do feel
this need your attention. I was very pleased with my winners.

PD (2) 1 Sixoaks Rocket Man,
nearly 12 months, both handler and dog needs more ringcraft, a promising boy in the making,
love his profile which held well on the move too, masculine head long and lean, dark hazel
eye and correct shape, excellent pigmentation, low set ears, slightly arched neck leading into
well placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung, firm top-line,
strong hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with
reach and drive. BPD I am sure he will do well in the future.

JD (2) 1 Gwendariff Tullys Red
Arrows, upstanding boy, head long and lean, muzzle deep, wide nostrils, dark hazel eye and
correct shape, excellent pigmentation, low set ears, slightly arched and muscular neck leading
into well placed shoulders, well off for bone, tight feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung, firm
top-line, strong hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved
with reach and drive.

YD (3) 1 Quensha Take A Bow, striking boy with lots to like, 17
months, loved his shape and profile, head long and lean, oval shape skull, dark hazel eye and
correct shape, masculine expression, excellent pigmentation, low set ears, slightly arched and
muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket,
elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters,
well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in
excellent coat and condition, close to top honours pushed them all the way, I will watch with
interest as I am sure the future is bright. 2 Shenanagin Oh Oh Seven, correct skull shape, dark
hazel eye and correct shape, excellent pigmentation, low set ears, muscular neck, shoulders
well back, would prefer a better return of upper arm, super bone, feet tight, deep brisket, ribs
sprung, strong hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved
with enough reach and drive. 3 Shenanagin Stand N’deliver.

VD (3) 1 Gwendarriff’s Tullys
Red Arrows, 2 Shenanagin Oh Oh Seven.

UGD (1) 1 Shenanagin Stand N Deliver, head little
strong for me, dark hazel eye, low set ears, slightly arched neck, would prefer a better lay of
shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, chest deep, ribs sprung, firm top-line, strong hindquarters,
well-muscled, moved with enough reach and drive.

GD (5) These 3 dogs on another day
could changes places. 1 Alolfrana Azzaro Beside Redeshka (AW1), quality boy, excellent
head long and lean, dark hazel eye with the correct shape, excellent pigmentation, ears set
low, slightly arched neck leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, feet firm, deep
brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, wellmuscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive. 2
Gwendarriff’s Plays A Flute, another quality boy with lots to like, head long and lean, oval
shape skull, dark hazel eye and correct shape, pigmentation excellent, ears low set, slightly
arched and muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders, well off for bone, firm feet,
deep brisket, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, powerful hindquarters, wellmuscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in excellent
coat and condition. 3 Lynwood Merry May King With Shushana.

PGD (7) 1 Gwendarriff’s
The Grand Master At Jacwillins, outstanding boy, super outline and shape, head long and
lean, oval shape skull, dark hazel eye and correct shape, masculine expression, excellent
pigmentation, wide nostrils, low set ears, neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well
placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well
back giving plenty lung room, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, hocks short
and strong, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and
drive, in gleaming coat and condition, delighted to award him his first CC RBIS I’m sure the other two won’t be far away. 2 Logarnish Lets Go Crazy, another quality boy, unlucky me 1
on such good form, head lean and long, skull oval shape, lovely dark hazel eye with correct
shape, excellent pigmentation, ears set low, muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders,
quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, strong
loin, powerful hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved
with reach and drive, in excellent coat and condition. 3 Quensha Just Like Fire.

LD (6) 1
Gwendarriff’s Willy Wont He, upstanding boy, just loved this boy shape and outline, head
long and lean, oval shape skull, dark hazel eye, wide nostrils, low set ears, slightly arched and
muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket,
elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters,
well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, needs to pull self together on the
move which cost him top honours, in excellent coat and condition. 2 Lynwood Hocus Pocus
At Settesoil JW, close to one, oval shape skull, head long and lean, eyes dark hazel, excellent
pigmentation, low set ears, muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone,
firm feet, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, strong top-line, powerful
hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved well with
enough reach and drive. 3 Gwendarriff’s Gonna Go For Gold At Glennloken.

OD (6)
Splitting Hairs With These Two Boys, 1 Sh Ch Alofrana Hotter Than U’know JW Sh CM
SHCEX, eye catching boy with lots to like, not surprise to see he has his title, head long, lean
and oval in shape, masculine expression, dark hazel eyes, excellent pigmentation, nostrils
wide, low set ears, neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders, well
off for bone, feet tight, brisket deep, elbows free, well sprung ribs and well back giving
plenty lung room, firm top-line, strong loin, strong hindquarters, hocks short and strong, wellmuscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in gleaming
coat and condition, pushed the CC winner all the way and had to settle for the Res CC today.
2 Sh Ch Bardonhill Eternal Flame Among Amberlight JW, another quality boy and not
surprise he has his title too! long and lean head, oval shape skull, dark hazel eye and correct
shape, wide nostrils, low set ears, slightly arched and muscular neck leading into well placed
shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back
giving plenty lung room, firm top-line, powerful hindquarters, well-muscled with second
thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in gleaming coat and condition. 3
Strathmead Huckleberry Of Settesoli.

VD (3) 1 Staratlanta Elliott Sh CM, stood alone, but a
worthy winner, head long and lean, oval shape skull, dark hazel eye, excellent pigmentation,
wide nostrils, low set ears, neck slightly arched leading into well placed shoulders, quality
bone, firm feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and well back giving plenty lung room, firm
top-line, strong loin, strong hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail
set, moved with reach and drive, delighted to award him BVIS.

MPB (3) 1 Lochlorien
Unforgotton, quality girl with lots to like, she has a lovely profile, head long and lean, skull
oval shape, dark hazel eye, excellent pigmentation, wide nostrils, low set ears, neck slightly
arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket,
elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters,
well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, I’m sure
she will have bright future. 2 Southlarch Guinevere, finer throughout, head lean, dark hazel,
excellent pigmentation, low set ears, neck slightly arched, well-placed shoulders, feet are flat
due to nails being too long, prefer more depth of brisket, ribs sprung, muscular loin, prefer
more width of hindquarters, prefer the muscle tone of 1, correct tail set, moved with enough
reach and drive.

PB (5) 1 Sametsuz Pillowtalk, what a little cracker in the making, quality
throughout, so much to like, lean and long head, oval shape skull, feminine expression, dark
hazel eyes and correct shape, super pigmentation, nostrils wide, ears low set, neck slightly
arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders, excellent bone, firm feet, deep
brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back for age giving plenty lung room, firm
top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, hocks short, well-muscled with second thigh
muscle, moved with reach and drive, in gleaming coat and condition, delighted to award her
BPB & BPIS I be watching this girls progress with interest. 2 Lochlorein Unforgotton, 3 Harelferg Traces.

JB (2) 1 Alolfrana Scandalous, gorgeous girl in the making, oval shape
skull, head lean and long, dark hazel eye and correct shape, gorgeous expression, excellent
pigmentation, nostrils wide, low set ears, neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well
placed shoulders, excellent bone, lovely tight feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and well
back giving plenty lung room, strong top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, short and
strong hocks, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and
drive, in gleaming coat and condition. 2 Gwendarriff’s Phantastic Phanney, another quality
girl, similar to one in many ways, head long and lean, eye dark and correct shape, wide
nostrils, low set ears, neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders,
quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular
loin, powerful hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, moved with reach and
drive, excellent coat and condition.

YB (4) 1 Bluesprings A Kind Of Magic At Keljaru, oval
shape skull, dark hazel eye, excellent pigmentation, ears set low, neck slightly arched leading
into well placed shoulders, quality bone, tight feet, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung
and well back, firm top-line, strong hindquarters, hocks short and strong, well-muscled with
second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive. 2 Shenanagin Sleigh Belle,
not the body of 1, little shorter in muzzle than I would like, oval shape skull, dark hazel, wide
nostrils, low set ears, prefer more length of neck, shoulders placement ok, feet could tighter,
deep brisket, ribs well sprung, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, well-muscled, correct tail
set, moved with reach and drive.

NB (1) 1 Loganrish Taste Of Diamonds, this girl stood
alone but a worthy winner, has appealing outline long and lean head, lovely oval shape skull,
dark hazel eye and correct shape, excellent pigmentation, low set ears, neck muscular and
slightly arched leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, feet tight, deep brisket,
elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular loin, hindquarters strong,
hocks short and strong, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, moved with reach and drive,
in excellent coat and condition.

GB (6) lovely class a trio of super girls, 1 Sametsuz Believe
In Me, one which caught my eye as she came into the ring, head long and lean, oval shape
skull, feminine expression, dark hazel eye and correct shape, wide nostrils, low set ears, neck
slightly arched leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket,
elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back giving plenty lung room, firm top-line, strong
loin, powerful hindquarters, hocks short and strong, well-muscled with second thigh muscle,
excellent tail set, moved with reach and drive, in gleaming coat and condition, did consider
her for top honours, I am sure exciting times ahead for her. 2 Lotushll Scotch And Wry, head
long and lean, dark hazel eye with the correct shape, excellent pigmentation, wide nostrils,
low set ears, neck muscular leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, firm feet, deep
brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back giving plenty lung room, firm top-line,
muscular loin, strong hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, moved with
reach and drive. 3 Lochfrae Kiki Dee.

PGB (6) 1 Lochfrae Nina Simone, has a gorgeous
outline, oval shape skull, eyes dark and correct shape, super pigmentation, nostrils wide, low
set ears, neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone,
firm feet, brisket deep, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular
loin, hindquarters strong, short and strong hocks, well-muscled with second thigh muscle,
correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in super coat. 2 Pawsord Promise, head long,
skull oval, eyes dark, nostrils wide, low set ears, muscular leading into well placed shoulders,
well off for bone, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line,
muscular loin, powerful hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set,
moved with reach and drive. 3 Braidmount In My Life.

LB (8) 1 Gwendarriff’s Come Fly
With Me, wow! what a cracker here, like a hidden gem, she has stunning shape and profile
with eye-catching clint in her eye to say look at me! head long and lean, oval shape skull,
feminine expression, dark hazel eye and correct shape, excellent pigmentation, wide nostrils,
ears low set, neck slightly arched, strong and muscular leading into well placed shoulders,
quality bone, firm feet, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back giving
plenty lung room, firm top-line, muscular and strong loin, strong and powerful hindquarters,
hocks short and strong, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct croup and tail set, moved with real reach and drive, in gleaming coat and condition, could not be denied her the
CC & BOB, BIS. I understand this was her second, congratulations and I am sure her third
won’t be long! 2 Gwendarriff’s Lily The Pink, oval shape skull, head lean and long, dark
hazel eyes, feminine expression, wide nostrils, ears low set, neck slightly arched leading into
well placed shoulders, excellent bone, tight feet, brisket deep, elbows free, ribs well sprung
and well back, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, hocks short and strong, wellmuscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in super coat
and condition, unlucky to meet one on such good form. 3 Braidmount Dreamed A Dream For
Glencarron.

OB (6) 1 Sh Ch Quensha Tumble And Twril JW, a breeder who’s cleaver in
breeding some super stock, I am not surprised to see she has her title, she has excellent
outline and shape which catches your eye, lovely head long and lean, oval shape skull, eyes
correct shape dark hazel in colour, excellent pigmentation, wide nostrils, low set ears, neck
slightly arched, muscular and strong leading into well placed shoulders, excellent bone, firm
feet, brisket deep, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back giving plenty lung room,
strong top-line, muscular loin, powerful and strong hindquarters, hocks short and strong,
well-muscled with second thigh muscle, moved with reach and drive, in gleaming coat and
condition, pushed the CC winner all the way, but today had settle for the Res CC. 2 Rappatty
Star Light Over Alolfrans JW Sh CM, another super girl here with lots to like, oval shape
skull, head lean and long, dark hazel eyes, feminine expression, wide nostrils, low set ears,
neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders, excellent bone, feet
tight, deep brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back giving plenty lung room, firm
top-line, strong and muscular loin, strong and powerful hindquarters, well-muscled with
second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and drive, in excellent coat and
condition. 3 Lochlorien True Detective Is Andley.

VB (3) 1 Sh Ch Copper’s Snowqueen
(Swed Imp), head long and lean, dark hazel eyes and correct shape, wide nostrils, low set
ears, neck slightly arched and muscular leading into well placed shoulders, quality bone, feet
tight, lovely depth of brisket, elbows free, ribs well sprung and well back giving plenty lung
room, firm top-line, strong hindquarters, hocks short and strong, well-muscled with second
thigh muscle, moved with reach and drive. 2 Loganrish Jacquart, skull oval shape, dark hazel
eyes, low set ears, neck slightly arched leading into well placed shoulders, well off for bone,
firm feet, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and well back, firm top-line, muscular loin, strong
hindquarters, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with reach and
drive.

Judge Russell Mosedale

12/11/2016

I thoroughly enjoyed my first time awarding Challenge Certificates. I was surprised to find so few dogs with correct feet. So many are flat with no arch at all and no padding, the look of them would be improved if the nails were kept short. I found enough dogs with good qualities to win the classes and was pleased with my line up. Temperaments were excellent and I thank you for presenting your dogs to me in such a way that my hands were still clean at the end of my judging,

Veteran (2, 1abs) 1 Gardner’s Sh Ch Riqitta Authentic I love judging veterans. Nearly 9 years old. A shame he stood alone but a quality dog and worthy Show Champion. I love his outline. Handsome head, lovely expressive eyes with raised brows. Good neck, shoulders and excellent angulations with rugged quarters. Thick wavy coat, not quite in the top class condition from his ticket winning days but still shows lots of Irish character in his sound and active movement. He has lovely bone. His owner looks so proud of him and you can see her enjoyment at showing him off. He will always stay in my mind as the first dog I judged on this important occasion for me.

I agreed to the bitch for BVIB, she is a much younger veteran, very pretty and still in her prime.

Minor Puppy (8, 0abs) 1 Chorley-Newton & Chorley’s Pawsword Priceless To Kerryfair He was an easy winner of this class. I liked him immediately I set eyes on him for his size and outline. Lovely soft expression, reachy neck into well laid shoulders and correct front angulations. Deep chest with tight elbows and straight front. Excellent topline, good over the croup into well set on tail which was carried correctly on the move. Quite a wavy puppy coat. He moved extremely well for a puppy and was handled to advantage. By the same sire as my RCC winner. I look forward to seeing his progress.

I agreed to the bitch to be BPIB as she was so together at six months old. Sired by my CC winner. Standing together they were two lovely puppies.

2 Stockton’s Riverbrue Alchemist A well grown 6 month old. Flatter coat than first. Another sound and accurate mover who never put a foot wrong. His head was long and lean but needing to break at this stage as it lacked stop and was a bit plain. Had lovely conformation showing good outline with reachy neck and everything flowing together. Well angulated hindquarters enabled him to move with drive holding a lovely outline and tail carriage on the move. Sired by my CC winner.

3 Hemmings Orlanset The Loner

Puppy (4, 1abs) 1 Repeat

2 Repeat

3 Jones Gwendariff Pink Floyd

Junior (1,0abs) 1 Russell’s Strathmead Huckleberry Another that stood alone. I liked his size and shape. Racy with substance, elegant without exaggeration. Beautiful coat colour, rich chestnut with a lovey shine and sight movement. Well balanced head with correct eye shape showing kind expression and good finish to foreface and muzzle. So much to like about his proportionate body. Is a handful on the move and carries his tail too high which I hope is only due to his age and exuberant character. When he was settled he showed very sound movement. I hope his owner can get him well under control as he is worth it. I liked him a lot at this stage in his development.

Yearling (5, 0abs) 1 Northend’s Aoibheanes Single Malt Not a big one but well proportioned. Nice head with kind expression, moderate length of neck, low ear set, enough forechest. Good bone and depth of chest with tight elbows. Strong well angulated quarters. Movement was good in profile and with a nicely carried tail although he did move a little close behind.

2 Lucas Bardonhill Eternal Flame Among Amberlight JW Another one to admire and close up to the first. A very well made youngster but out of a different mould, standing taller, more racy and elegant. Pleasant head with correct finish to foreface and well set on ears. Correct front assembly, good topline and unexaggerated in rear angulation. Moved well but preferred the head and stronger back end of my winner. Same sire as my best puppy and RCC winners.

3 Wheeldon’s Bardonhill Jealous Guy For Colemist

Novice (3, 1abs) 1 Russell’s Strathmead Huckleberry

2 Gardner’s Danwish Wizard Of Oz Reserve in Yearling. Tall elegant dog, He has a very handsome head, especially viewed in profile, long and lean with a lovely shape eye although could be darker. Lovely front angulations, deep in the chest, ribs well back and correct length of loin. Everything is there however he spoilt his outline by slightly roaching his back when stood. Stands well up on his toes and shows good feet with arched toes. He is sound and happy on the move. Is one that needs time.

Graduate (4, 0abs) 1 Hoskins Sandstream Just A Breeze A very appealing head, masculine enough without being coarse. Good in shoulder placement, forechest and depth of chest. Excels in upper arm angulation. Correct topline and loin gently sloping into a good croup onto a well set on tail. Well bent stifles showing definition at the hocks, short from hock to heel and neat feet. Holds a good topline when moving and is sound coming but hind movement is untidy which cost him a place in the next class. He is presented well and his owner/handler being relatively new to showing is still learning how to show him to advantage. Sired by my veteran winner.

2 Nicholls Romarne Under Orders JW Has a completely different outline to the winner being longer cast. His front angulations are perfect and neck, topline and tailset good. Moderately angulated stifles and stands on good feet. His dark coat is in lovely condition and his movement is free flowing precise and sound up and down and going around. He was a strong contender for first place but such a pity he flies his tail rather too high when moving which totally spoils his symmetry.

3 Ogilvie’s Loganrish Potter’s Wheel

Post Graduate (8, 1abs)A lovely class with so many good movers, sound and showing reach and drive, it made for tough decisions. Therefore it was conformation and preference for make and shape that split them. I would hope the first two will go on to gain their titles.

1 Muir’s Romarne Taittinger JW This is a dog which has not appealed to me greatly from the ringside but hands on he is so lovely to go over and feel his qualities. He is in such hard condition. I loved his head, the expression is just melting, one of few with the correct eye shape today and dark pigment. Arched neck into laid back shoulders, a forechest which is a handful and with that comes good angulation and elbows tight against his deep chest. Ribs so well sprung and carried back, correct length of loin and a back end to die for with fantastic width. The strength in his back end is used to advantage on the move. His movement is easy to assess as he flows over the ground in a relaxed and controlled manner with no interference by his handler. One of the few with tight, arched feet. His dark beautifully prepared coat is in gleaming condition but he does need more feathering to complete the finished picture however I still seriously considered him for the RCC.

2 Rowbottom’s Lanstara Spring Moon Another quality dog who pulled out all the stops to be a close contender to win the class. He has a different outline and his coat is not so dark as the winner and of a different texture but also in good condition and an abundance of feathering giving him a more finished appearance. Pleasant head but not the chiselling of the winner. Lovely over the neck and shoulders into topline without any lumps or bumps. Is deep in the chest and has a lovely underline. Has enough forechest and straight front with tight elbows. Stands well up on good feet and is an excellent mover.

3 Vallance’s Lynwood His Grace Of Corcencone

Limit (11, 3 abs) 1 Walsh and Foster’s Millcroft Chase The Moon To Shanoah By the same sire as my post graduate winner. I have liked this dog from when I first saw him as a puppy. I have seen him on many occasions disappointedly unhappy in the ring but today he was more confident with someone else running him. He moved well, soundly, covering the ground but unfortunately he did not move as well in the challenge. He has a quality masculine head, lovely viewed in profile but lacked pigmentation around the eyes. Neck into topline to tailset all pleasing, very well angulated with rugged quarters, well defined at the hocks. Good bone and feet and in good coat.

2 Lucas Shandwick Magic Moments Via Amberlight A taller more elegant dog and another I have liked from the ringside especially on the move. Pleasant head but would prefer less depth to flews. Very well constructed, loved the arch to his neck, tailset and sweep of stifle. At only three years old he is maturing along the right lines and has enough coat of good colour but still has some time to go before he looks finished. Moving accurately with reach and drive.

3 Cuddy’s Aoibheanne’s Quite The Rebel By Balbriggan JW

Open (5, 0abs) Five dogs here who were all top quality. 1 & CC Crocker and Siddle’s Sh Ch Copper’s War Of Roses

This dog just oozes quality. I don’t want to quote the standard but I think he fits it so well. His head is divine, melting expression, lovely shape to skull with chiselling and the correct finish to muzzle and flews showing the desirable amount of chin. He caught my eye immediately with his overall shape, balance and presentation. He is racy and stands right up on his toes covering a lot of ground. Of medium size, everything about his conformation is proportionate and unexaggerated and he is handled to show off each part of him to perfection. His coat is in wonderful condition and lovely colour extends down into the feathering. Has coat in abundance but carefully groomed so that it only enhances his shape. He moves soundly with enthusiasm and is full of ring presence. I have judged and given his paternal grand sire a Best In Show in Sweden, admired his sire while he was campaigned to his Sh Ch title in this country and love his dam who is bred down from the very best Lynwood bitch line so it is no wonder that I like him so much. I predicted that he would win top honours as a young dog and he won his first CC at 20 months old. Today he was the last dog I judged in the class and it was a case of saving the best ‘til last. Now at the very top of his game I was delighted to award him his 17th CC. Demonstratively affectionate? Definitely, he gave me a kiss. I love you too!

Best Of Breed on the referees decision.

2 & RCC O’Connor’s Caispern Polonius

I have always liked this dog, he is by the same sire as my best dog puppy. Not so elegant or eyecatching as the winner. Not a big one and yet masculine in head and with terrific bone without being coarse. Lovely work in his appealing head. He is very well constructed with nothing exaggerated. Neck arched of moderate length, shoulder placement good, balanced angulations fore and aft with gentle slope to his topline, well set tail carried correctly on the move. He drove off short strong hocks and covered the ground with ease. At previous shows this year I have thought he looked a little overweight but he didn’t today. It was on the final run around he looked the complete picture and impressed enough to win the RCC although he was pushed hard by the post graduate winner. I hope his third CC comes soon as he is deserving of a Sh Ch title.

3 Sturrock’s Forfarian I’m Sexy An I Know It JW

Judge : Angela Roberts

Irish Setter Club of Scotland 7 September 2014

Firstly I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge their open show; it was a great honour for me. The warm atmosphere amongst the exhibitors made this an enjoyable day for me and I had some lovely exhibits to go over. I would also like to thank my competent stewards.

I did feel however that some exhibits on the day lacked the precision, drive and animation in their movement, also some lacking in upper arm angulation which meant that dogs had no forward reach on the move. Saying that I was pleased with my principle winners.

PD – 4

1. Angus’s – Gwendariff Nut For Sale. Lovely little man, nice head with correct skull and finish to foreface, loved his dark wavy coat, on the stack he flowed from the tip of his nose to this tail, well put together with the correct front angulations, good depth and spring to rib, good width to his second thigh, moved steady and true for a youngster, turned out in lovely condition – BPD & BPIS
2. Baird’s – Mortongrass Town Bruiser. Nice youngster, pleasant head and expression, good front properties, good depth to chest, decent bend to stifle, moved steady.
3. Campbell’s – Kettlehills Forget Me Not.

JD – 6

1. Hogarth’s – Redclyst Flash. What a head – just my type, just the right amount of chiselling and good stop with lovely raised brows. Well-made throughout with good balance, looked a picture stacked. Great depth to chest and good spring of ribs, flowing topline which he held on the move, good bend of stifle and neat feet, drove well off short rear pasterns, turned out in excellent coat and condition and I hear these classes today gave him his Junior Warrant – well done.
2. McIntyre’s – Staratlanta Huggie Bear. Lovely boy, not my type of head though, decent angulations fore and aft, good rib and depth to chest, moved steady.
3. Tupper’s – Staratlanta Elliott

YD – 5 (1a)

1. Hogarth’s – Redclyst Flash
2. Vallance’s – Lynwood His Grace of Concencone. Not my type of head, would prefer more raised brow and stop, however a lovely boy and put together well, good shoulders, good depth to chest but would prefer more spring to the ribs, moved steady and presented in good coat and condition.
3. McIntyre’s – Staratlanta Huggie Bear

MD – 2

1. Cameron’s – Balnagown Cesare. Not my type in head, good length to neck leading in to decent topline but would prefer him better over the croup, good depth to his chest, moved ok.
2. Ogilvie’s – Loganrish Potter’s Wheel. Nice head, good depth to chest and ribs well back, tight feet, would prefer him better over the croup, moved ok.

ND – 1

1. Cameron’s – Balnagown Cesare

UGD – 1

1. Vallance’s – Lynwood His Grace of Concencone

GD – 2

1. Sturrock’s – Forfarian I’m Sexy An I Know It JW. Right up my street, the most beautiful head and expression, lovely eye, plenty of work, good amount of stop with lovely raised brows. Great front angulation with the correct return and lay of shoulder and upper arm which enabled him to extend out in the front on the move, great rib and depth to chest, strong quarters which he used to advantage on the move, short rear pasterns and tight feet! Presented in excellent coat, condition and muscle tone, however could do with losing a bit of weight – RBD
2. Hogarth’s – Redclyst Flash

PGD – 4

1. Hogarth’s – Redclyst Flash
2. McNeil & Boyd-McNeil’s – Gwendariff Im A Showoff. Not a happy chap today and didn’t show himself off to advantage, nice head and expression , lovely angulations throughout, moved steady and true off tight feet, turned out I excellent coat, condition and muscle tone.
3. Christie’s – Drumwhaur Irish Gold

LD – 5 (1a)

1. Rance’s – Mayfred Mr Magnifico. Head not my type and I found him to be a flat in skull, however a sound boy and easy on the eye, good angulations fore and aft, good rib, well back and good depth, excellent topline which he held on the move, good over the croup, moved steady and true off strong quarters.
2. Williamson’s – Keljaru Lovely Jubbly. Longer coupled than my winner, beautiful head, decent angulations fore and aft, good depth to chest, held his topline on the move, just a little proud of his tail on the move.
3. Ross’s – Kettlehills Star Trouper Sh CM

OD – 3 (1a)

1. Laidlaw & Green’s – Glencarron Olympic Gold Sh CM. Lovely head and expression, masculine but without coarseness, true straight front, good angulations fore and aft with the correct return and lay of shoulder and upper arm which enabled him to extend out in front on the move, good depth and spring to rib, strong over the quarters, short rear pasterns which he used to drive himself around the ring, in lovely coat and condition BD & Best Opposite Sex
2. Richardson’s – Brabrook Flash Harry at Montgreenan Sh CM. Hair splitting between 1 & 2 but preferred my winner in upper arm and over the croup, lovely head and expression, turned out in excellent coat and condition, moved steady and true.

PB – 5 (1a)

1. Wilson’s – Copper’s Snowqueen. Although I preferred the second place as she is more my type, this girl won here on being more balanced on the move. Sweet girl, excellent upper arm angulations, decent depth to chest, adequate stifle, she moved steady and true.
2. Davie’s – Jonola Secret Love @ Lochfrae. More my type and I’m sure she will come on beautifully but let herself down on the move today, great coat in colour and texture, beautiful head and expression, good depth all through.
3. Bowman’s – Kettlehills Snowdrop at Bonahaird

JB – 6 (1a)

1. Anthony & Stuart’s – Staratlanta’s Fire Queen. Substantial bitch with good bone and lines, nice head and expression, good neck into good front properties, great rib, good bend to stifle, good over the loin and she moved well off strong quarters, best junior in show.
2. Anthony & Stuart’s – Staratlanta’s Time To Shine. Lovely bitch, same remarks apply but found my winner better on the move, both presented in good coat and condition.
3. Cameron’s – Balnagown Lucrezia

YB – 5

1. Sturrock’s – Forfarian Hey Sexy Lady JW. Exquisite head and expression, so well off for bone and lovely tight feet! Everything is in the right place and she flows beautifully, great angulations throughout and she moved steady and true, presented in excellent coat, condition and muscle tone.
2. Borthwick’s – Northamber Runs Riot at Lotushill. Bitch I have judged before and I like her very much, just lacked the substance of my winner today, again, everything in the right place and she flows lovely, so steady and true on the move, presented in lovely condition.
3. Anthony & Stuart’s – Staratlanta’s Time To Shine

MB – 7

1. Anthony & Stuart’s – Staratlanta’s Fire Queen
2. Gebbie’s – Glengebbie Inspiration. Nicely balanced bitch, would prefer a softer expression, good angulations fore and aft, good rib, good width to second thigh, moved steady and true.
3. Davie’s – Jonola Secret Love @ Lochfrae

NB – 7

1. Anthony & Stuart’s – Staratlanta’s Fire Queen
2. Davie’s – Jonola Secret Love @ Lochfrae
3. Cameron’s – Balnagown Lucrezia

UGB – 2

1. Borthwick’s – Northamber Runs Riot at Lotushill
2. Harvey’s – Shenanagin Sensational at Barntallock. Lovely head and expression with plenty of work, adequate angulations fore and aft, good depth and spring to ribs, moved ok, in good coat.

GB – 4

1. Wark’s – Drumwhaur Ballerina. Good head, good neck in to decent layback of shoulder, good over the croup, good width to second thigh, moved ok.
2. Harvey’s – Shenanagin Sensational at Barntallock
3. Logie’s – Corranroo Rainbow Climber

PGB – 6 (2a)

1. Henderson’s – Sametsuz In A Fankle. Beautiful bitch presented in excellent coat and condition both coat and muscle tone, prettiest of heads, good neck in to good layback of shoulder and flows in to excellent topline. Great depth and spring to rib, strong over the loin and quarters, good bend to stifle, moved steady and true off tight feet – RBB & RBIS
2. Laidlaw & Green’s – Glencarron Summer Lovin JW. Lovely head and expression, excellent angulations both in upper arm and stifle, great rib, strong over the quarters and she moved steady and true, I really liked these two girls.
3. Wark’s – Drumwhaur Good As Gold

LB – 8 (3a)

1. Sturrock’s – Forfarian Caught You Lookin JW. Lovely head and expression on this girl, great bone, straight front, great depth and spring to rib, good layback of shoulders and great return and layback of upper arm, strong quarters, short rear pasterns which she used on the move, moved steady and true.
2. Bowman’s – Kettlehills Little Star of Bonahaird. Nice bitch in lovely coat and condition, good front properties, just lacked a little in upper arm for me, excellent topline, good stifle, moved steady and true.
3. Findlay’s – Lotushill Misconception

OB – 6 (3a)

1. Hunter & Brown’s – Sh Ch/Int Ch Fairhaven Louise Mountbatten at Braidmount. Stunning bitch, one you don’t appreciate until you go over her, she just flows from the tip of her nose to tip of tail, exquisite head, so pretty, excellent front properties with straight front, excellent in upper arm which enabled her to extend out in front movement and she covered the ground well, excellent topline which she held on the move, strong quarters and stood on excellent feet, moved steady and true with drive, presented in excellent coat and condition – BB & BIS
2. Hogsflesh’s – Sh Ch Lyngor Living Water. Heavier bitch overall than my winner, again everything in the right place, nice head and expression, substantial bone and great depth to chest, good over the croup and good width to second thigh, moved steady and true.
3. Paterson’s – Heathclare Muirs Magic

Veteran Dog/Bitch – 6 (3a)

1. Sh Ch Glencarron Shakatak. At 8½ years old this boy looked lovely, lovely head and expression, great front properties, great depth and spring to rib, good bend to stifle, good over the croup and strong quarters which he used on the move where he went steady and true, turned out in great condition BVIS.
2. Cameron’s – Balnagown Ballroom Blitz. My notes say ‘what a sweetie’, at 11½ years she thoroughly enjoyed her day out and moved with enthusiasm and drive. Lovely head and expression, good angulations fore and aft, carried herself well.
3. Deighton’s – Balintyne Once In A While

Bred by Exhibitor Open – 9

1. Rance’s – Mayfred Mr Magnifico
2. Laidlaw & Green’s – Glencarron Summer Lovin JW
3. Gebbie’s – Glengebbie Inspiration

Not Bred by Exhibitor Open – 6

1. Findlay’s – Lotushill Misconception
2. Christie’s – Drumwhaur Irish Gold
3. Tupper’s – Staratlanta Elliott

Special Beginners – 5

1. Tupper’s – Staratlanta Elliott
2. Gebbie’s – Forfarian Hope
3. Clark & Ramsay’s – Thendara Press Release at Drumview

Brace – 3 (1a)

1. Anthony & Stuart
2. Cameron

Judge : Julie Greenan