Boston DCS Championship Show – Sunday 6th July 2025.

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for the kind invitation to Judge at this fabulous well
run show, I would like to thank my two stewards for their efficiency and for keeping the ring running
smoothly on the day and last but not least my sincere thanks to the exhibitors for their entry and for
braving the wild at times weather conditions and for accepting my decisions in such a sporting
manner and for turning your exhibits out to perfection. On personal reflection, it has been three
years since I last judged Irish Setters, and to be honest I still have the main concerns as I did then,
where have all the lovely Irish Setter heads gone, I found various head shapes, many lacking
leanness, chiselling and finish and that true Irish expression, I was so disappointed to see so many
lacking substance, raciness doesn’t mean anything without substance and quality of construction,
there were many with narrow fronts and narrow behind, lacking muscle condition and carrying too
much weight, all resulting in poor movement, cumbersome at times when we should be seeing
athleticism and elegance, I really do hope moving forward that this can be worked on by breeders for
the sake of our beautiful breed, as many were placed lower because of this, however that aside I was
spoiled for choice in many classes across my entry and found what I was looking for in my winners.
Minor Puppy Dog (0.0)
Puppy Dog (1,0)
1 McFarlane – Harelferg Macfarlane for Umfrido. This 11 Month old male is from a larger mould,
enough work through his masculine head for his age, eye of good shape and colour, lovely low set
ears, neck of good length, moderate angulation at this stage, I am sure he will drop into his rear as he
finishes his growing, he had a clean flowing top line, standing on lovely feet, moved ok, just needs to
tidy up his foot fall, presented in lovely condition and coat. BPD
Junior Dog (4,2)
1 Brown – Riverbrue Deadpool. This young male at just under 15 months, was of moderate size, he
stood on good bone and feet and presented an overall picture of balance, his clean neck flowed into
well placed shoulders and lovely firm topline to a nice shape over his croup with a good tail set, he
had a lovely shape to his head, equal planes, muzzle moderately deep, lovely dark eye of good shape
and so full of mischief, good angulation front and rear, on profile he moved out with reach and drive,
presented in fabulous condition.
2 Milligan-Bott – Thendara Haribo. This young male at just under 17 months is of a larger mould all
through, he stood on good bone, balanced masculine head planes, lovely dark eye, clean muscular
neck into sloping firm topline, good front angulation, I would have preferred just a little less work
through his hind quarters, deep chest, enough spring of rib for his age, presented in fabulous coat
condition, moved ok, I would just have preferred him to have a slightly lower tail carriage.
Yearling Dog (4,1)
1 Holehan – Loganrish Tiger Warrior. This two year old held a lovely outline, nothing over done
about him, balanced, racy but with substance, pleasing head, oval skull with a kind eye of good
colour, clean neck flowed into well placed shoulders, good angulation front and rear, good depth to
chest, with good shape to ribs providing plenty lung room, muscular loin, he stood on good bone and
feet, presented in lovely condition, moved out well with a clean foot fall. JW
2 Lorrimer – Gwendariff Disco Dazzler (IKC) This young male was of a slightly smaller mould than
one, but with similar attributes to one, he presented a lovely racy outline, flowing cleanly from the
tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, he had a lovely shape to his head, enough chiselling, lovely
expressive eye of good shape and colour, good front and rear angulation, enough depth to his chest
and spring to his ribs, if I was being critical I would have liked a little more width to his first and
second thigh, moved ok although I would have liked a little more drive from the rear, presented in
super coat and condition. JW
3 Davison – Bardonhill Love Me Tender
Novice Dog (3,1)
1 Milligan-Bott – Thendara Haribo (2nd in Junior)
2 Davison – Bardonhill Love Me Tender. There is a lot to like about this 23 month old male, he had a
lovely shape to his head, long and lean, equal planes, nice eye of correct shape and colour, I
preferred his head to one, stood on good bone, good shape to his forequarters, I would just have
preferred a little more work through his hind quarters to allow a more balanced frame, he was clean
through his neck into gentle sloping topline, I would have preferred him to be carrying a little less
weight which might have resulted in a lighter footfall, he was presented in super coat condition.
Graduate Dog (4,2)
1 Cole – Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby. Both of these young males have similar attributes and there is a
lot to like about both, one had slightly more finish and a little cleaner through his neck into shoulder
placement than two at this stage, pleasing head, oval skull, raised brow over his expressive eye, good
ear set, he presented a balanced picture, good angulation front and rear, slightly more spring of rib
than two at this stage, good depth to chest, strong muscular loin, he covered the ground well, his
rich chestnut coat was in super condition.
2 Russell – Tireon Touch of Magic by Settesoli (Imp KCJ) JW. This young male had a lovely head
piece, more chiselling and finish than one, good shape to eye of correct colour, lovely low set ears, I
would just have preferred him to be a little cleaner through his neck into shoulders, he stood on
good bone and feet, just needs time to fill out through his ribs, strong over his loin, enough depth to
his chest, like one he presented a balanced picture with his good angulation front and rear, he moved
out well, he was presented in lovely condition.
Post Graduate Dog (6,0)
1 Bott – Bardonhill Million To One. Three year old male who was so pleasing to the eye, lovely
balanced outline throughout, he was racy but full of substance, your hands flow over him cleanly,
super masculine head piece, balanced lovely finish to foreface, lovely amount of chiselling and that
typical Irish expression I was looking for, good ear set, strong muscular neck that flowed into a firm
topline through to a well set on tail, good depth to chest, good length and spring of rib, muscular
loin, good angulation to front and rear, with good length to upper arm, he stands over himself well
on good bone and feet, he gave his handler a hard time on the stack but on the move he came alive
even more, using his powerful quarters to move with reach and drive, I liked him a lot, he gave the
CC winner a run for his money in the challenge, just lost out on maturity, presented in a gleaming
rich chestnut coat and super muscle condition. I was delighted to award him the RCC.
2 Levene & Lewis – Quensha Remember The Name Valasarch. Another 3 year old who was of a
slightly smaller mould to one, but has many similar attributes, he just had a little less finish at this
stage, nothing over done about him he presented a balanced picture throughout, like one he had a
lovely head piece, good shape over skull, lovely finish to foreface and shape to flew, a nice amount of
chiselling below his expressive eye, his muscular arched neck flowed cleanly into a strong gentle
sloping topline to a well set on tail, good angulation to front and rear, lovely shape over ribs and to
his loin, deep chest, stood on good bone and feet, he covered the ground well with a clean foot fall,
he was in super muscle condition and his rich chestnut coat was of good condition, I liked him a lot.
3 Davison – Bardonhill Million Reasons.
Limit Dog (7,2)
A lovely trio, with one and two being litter brothers, I really was splitting hairs between them.
1 Chorley-Newton, Chorley & Flinders – Kerryfair Just Be JW. This young male was my best puppy
the last time I judged and he still doesn’t disappoint, he is of a moderate build, lovely balanced and
racy profile, very pleasing to the eye, he has a lovely headpiece so typical of this kennel, he still has
that mischievous glint in his lovely dark eye, good angulation throughout, good lay back of shoulder,
muscular gentle sloping topline, good tail set, good shape to ribs providing plenty lung room and
muscular loin, once settled he covered the ground well with reach and drive, he was presented in full
bloom, his finish gave him the edge over his littermate today, he was a little over enthusiastic in the
challenge with a change of handler which let him down.
2 Kolbach – Kerryfair Zoom In On Pawsword. There is nothing overdone about this young male, he is
balanced, racy and like his litter brother so pleasing on the eye, he has such a gorgeous headpiece,
lovely amount of chiselling, raised brow and that lovely Irish expression I was looking for, he has a
busy, inquisitive mind, so at times he does like to give his handler a hard time, but when he gets it
right, he gets it so right, muscular arched neck into well placed shoulders, muscular topline with
good finish to his croup, he stood on good bone and feet, good angulation front and rear, short from
hock to heel, well ribbed back, he moved out well once he settled using his powerful hind quarters,
very clean coming and going, he was presented in the most fabulous muscle condition and his rich
chestnut coat was in good condition, I like him a lot.
3 Beresford – Jetsetter Wind of Dreams (Imp Rus).
Open Dog (4,0)
1 Ellrich – Sh Ch, Ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe’llus (IKC) CW24, WW’24. This 5 year old
male is masculine but racy, he is a classic example of moderation, nothing exaggerated, in profile he
is a picture of balance throughout, he really does demand your attention and caught my eye from
the first glance and he didn’t disappoint, your hands flow over him with ease, he has a lovely
headpiece, lovely finish to foreface, correct amount of chiselling, lovely raised brow set over eyes of
good shape and colour, lovely black nose, his muscular slightly arched neck flows seamlessly into
perfectly laid back shoulders, good length to upper arm, correct angulation front and rear, good
shape to ribs and over loin, good finish over his croup with a well set on tail, he stood on good bone
and feet, on the move he was so true coming and going, his effortless clean footfall was powered by
his muscular quarters, as you would expect from this kennel he was presented to perfection, his rich
chestnut coat was in fabulous condition and he was in the peak of muscular condition, delighted to
award him the CC & BOB and to watch him shortlisted in a top quality Gundog Group.
2 Brown – Sh Ch Riverbrue Soldier On. There is a lot to like about this 5 ½ year old male, he doesn’t
quite stand over the ground just as much as one, but still presents a picture of balance and raciness,
and like one he is not over exaggerated he is a picture of moderation, good firm topline which he
holds on the move, masculine head of equal planes, oval skull, enough chiselling under his eye of
good colour and shape, muscular slightly arched neck which flowed cleanly into well placed
shoulders, good depth to chest, good spring of rib and shape, good angulation front and rear,
muscular loin, good shape over his croup with a well set on tail which he used well on the move, he
stood on good bone and feet, he had a clean foot fall, he just lacked a little drive today, he was
presented in super muscle and coat condition, a credit to his owner.
3 Davison – Bardonhill You Don’t Fool Me.
Veteran Dog (2,1)
1 Murchison – Kerryfair Please Please Me Corphin. This 7 year old male presents a lovely picture in
profile, lovely head of equal planes, oval skull, muzzle moderately deep, enough chiselling, raised
brow over his eye of good shape and colour, lovely black nose, muscular neck into a firm topline and
well set on tail, he stood on good bone and feet, he was deep through his chest with ample spring to
ribs, muscular loin, he was presented in good muscular and coat condition, moved ok, I would have
liked a little more reach and drive, he lost a little sparkle in the challenge.
Special Beginners Dog (3,1)
1 Green – Loganrish Out On The Town JW. This 3 year old male presented a balanced picture
throughout, clean neck into gentle sloping topline, enough angulation front and rear, ample depth to
his chest, with a decent amount of spring or rib, muscular loin, well set on tail, pleasing head,
enough finish to foreface, with a kind eye of correct colour, good ear set, in full coat of good
condition, moved out well with purpose and a clean footfall. Best Special Beginner, delighted to see
him shortlisted in the group.
2 MacFarlane – Harelferg New Tricks For Umfrido Sh Cex. This male was of a larger mould than one,
I would have preferred a little more balance through his body, he had a pleasing head, enough
chiselling, dark eye with a kind expression set under a raised brow, good ear set, he had a muscular
neck of good length, enough angulation front and rear, I would have preferred a better finish to his
croup and tail set, he moved ok, although a little proud of his tail on the move, presented in good
muscle condition and although not a heavy coated male his coat was in lovely condition.
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (1,0)
1 Berry, Morris & Fitzmaurice – Brinara Country Boy. This 5 years old male presented a balanced,
racy outline, nothing overdone about him, pleasing head of balanced planes, oval skull with a nice
amount of chiselling, he had the kindest expression through his dark eye, correct ear set, clean
topline from his neck all the way through to his well set on tail, good angulation front and rear, ribs
well set back with enough spring, good depth to his chest and finish to loin, moved ok, coat in full
bloom and of good condition.
Minor puppy Bitch (1,0)
1 Hopewell, Hopewell & Greenan – Riverwood X Written In The Stars (Imp Bel). This 8 Month old
bitch has the prettiest of heads, such a beautiful expression, you can’t help but smile when you look
into her lovely dark eyes, equal planes, lovely low set ears, she presents such a lovely shape, clean
through her neck into her gentle sloping topline, to her well set and carried tail, good angulation
front and rear, nothing over exaggerated about her, she moved with such a clean footfall for one so
young, presented in a super rich chestnut coat and in good muscle condition.
Puppy Bitch (7, 1 w/d)
1 Mutch – Astleyview Crimson Moon. This 10 ½ Month old bitch caught my eye from the first glance
and did not disappoint when you run your hands over her, feminine, racy, perfectly balanced, like
two she has a very pretty head, enough chiselling for her age, lovely raised brow over an eye of good
shape and colour, her muscular neck flows cleanly into well laid back shoulders, clean topline, with
good shape to her croup and well set on tail, good angulation front and rear and good depth to chest
and shape to ribs, she moved with reach and drive with such a clean footfall for one so young,
presented in super coat and condition, I liked her a lot, just had the edge on maturity over two,
delighted to award her BP and to watch her win the Puppy Group, Congratulations.
2 Hopewell, Hopewell & Greenan – Riverwood X Written In The Stars (Imp Bel).
3 Roberts – Polmennor Spice of Life.
Junior Bitch (6,1)
1 Bott, Allen & Morgan – Quensha Music Of The Night. This 16 month old bitch is full of quality,
presented such a feminine, racy and balanced outline, no exaggeration, she has a very pretty head,
lovely finish to foreface, ample amount of chiselling, correct eye shape and colour, low set ears,
correct angulation front and rear with good length to upper arm, good length and spring to rib, I
especially liked the depth to her first and second thigh, your hands flow seamlessly over her from the
tip of her nose to the tip of her tail, she stands on good bone and feet, once she settles, she moves
with purpose covering the ground with a clean footfall with reach and drive, using her muscular
quarters to do so, presented in super coat and condition, I liked her a lot.
2 Berry & Morris – Riverbrue Mystique Avec Brinara. This 15 month old bitch has some very similar
qualities to one, of a slightly larger mould than one, but presents a picture of raciness and balance,
another pretty head, oval skull, lovely finish to foreface with lovely expressive eye and good ear set,
she has good angulation front and rear, good depth and shape to ribs, muscular loin, slightly arched
neck which flowed cleanly through her correct topline and perfectly set and carried tail, presented in
lovely coat condition, she moved ok, just lost a little sparkle today compared to one, but like one
there was a lot to like.
3 Harrison – Clonageera Summer Dreams At Millpoint.
Yearling Bitch (4,1)
1 Roffey – Gwendariff Skys The Limit (IKC). Well what can I say I liked her from a distance, I love her
now, this 20 month old daughter of my Dog CC winner, demands your attention, she oozes quality,
raciness and style, your hands flow effortlessly over her from her beautiful headpiece to her well set
and carried tail, she has the Irish expression I was looking for, all be it full of mischief from an eye of
correct shape and colour sitting below a lovely raised brow, muscular slightly arched neck flows
cleanly through her firm topline, she has a fabulous front and rear construction, good length and
shape to her ribs, muscular loin, she had lovely width to her first and second thigh, short from hock
to heel, on the move she comes alive even more, she moves with such panache with that look at me
attitude, her footfall was perfect and effortless, which you would expect as she is so well
constructed, she was handled to perfection and set down in the most fabulous coat and condition, as
you would expect from this exhibitor, it was my pleasure to award her the CC & BOS, she certainly
gave her sire a run for his money in the challenge, just losing out on maturity.
2 Berry & Morris – Riverbrue Mystique Avec Brinara.
3 Harrison – Clonageera Summer Dreams At Millpoint.
Novice Bitch (8,3)
1 Roberts – Polmennor Spice of Life. At just under 10 month old this puppy bitch presents a racy
outline, a pleasing head which I preferred to two, just a little more chiselling at this stage, expressive
eye of good shape, lovely low set ears, slightly arched neck of good length into well placed shoulders,
good front assembly, I would just have preferred a little more width to her rear quarters, good tail
set, enough depth to chest and length to rib, gentle sloping topline which she held on the move,
stood on lovely feet, presented in lovely condition with a rich chestnut coat.
2 Box – Fernstart Heart’s Desire. At just under 11 months old this puppy bitch has very similar
qualities to one, a little more mature at this stage, balanced head planes, I just would have liked a
little more chiselling, but she is still young, she has a kind eye of good colour, lovely low set ears,
muscular neck into well placed shoulders flowing into a gentle sloping topline, I would just have
preferred a slightly better finish over her croup, deep chest with a good shape to her ribs, moved ok,
presented in lovely coat and muscle condition.
3 Roberts – Polmennor Pandora.
Graduate Bitch (12,3)
A lovely Trio of bitches, I liked them all for slightly different reasons and I am sure they will all trade
places in the future as they continue to mature.
1 Mitchell – Kerryfair Misty Love For Amblin. This 2 ½ Year old bitch presents such a lovely picture of
balance and raciness, there is nothing exaggerated about her, everything in moderation, she really
caught my eye from my first glance, another lovely headpiece from this kennel, soft expression,
lovely amount of chiselling, raised brow over a correctly set eye of good colour, good angulation
front and rear, ample rib allowing plenty lung room, muscular loin, her topline flows cleanly and she
holds it on the move, she used her well muscled hind quarters to drive around the ring, lovely clean
footfall coming and going, she just had the edge on two today on the move, presented in a rich
chestnut coat of super condition, I liked her a lot.
2 Borthwick – Danwish Aria On Lotushill. This 2 year old bitch is of a slightly different style to one,
but so much to like, racy, balanced, very pleasing on the eye, lovely headpiece, balanced head
planes, well defined occiput, she has a good finish to her foreface, a nice amount of chiselling under
her expressive eye of good shape and colour, low set ears, her neck flows seamlessly into well placed
shoulders, she needs a little time to develop through her ribs, but she is still young, good angulation
front and rear, she is a very happy girl who just needs to contain her over excitement on the move,
once she settles she uses her well muscled quarters with reach and drive, her footfall was just not as
clean as one at this stage, her rich chestnut coat is coming on nicely, presented in super condition.
3 Peters – Corranroo Viennese Waltz to Shirlilah.
Post Graduate Bitch (3,1)
Both of these two year old bitches were of very similar style and possess very similar qualities, a lot
to like about both.
1 McDonald – Quensha Galway Girl. This bitch presented a balanced, racy outline, everything in
moderation, typical of this kennel she was very feminine with the prettiest of heads, balanced head
planes, enough chiselling under her lovely eye of correct shape and colour, nice finish to her foreface,
with a lovely black nose, slightly arched neck which flowed cleanly through her topline to her well set
on tail, which she used happily on the move, good angulation front and rear with a good length to
upper arm, good depth to chest and good spring to rib, muscular loin, lovely finish to croup, with
good width to first and second thigh, she stood on good bone and feet, she covered the ground well
with a lovely clean footfall with plenty reach and drive, presented in lovely coat and muscle
condition, I liked her a lot.
2 Nevitt – Joaodaws Stargazer JW. This lovely young bitch also presented a picture of raciness and
balance and like one nothing is overdone, another lovely feminine head with such a soft expression
through her lovely eye, good ear set, clean flowing topline, good angulation to front and rear, enough
depth to chest and spring and length to her rib, I would just have preferred a little better finish to her
croup to complete the picture, she stood on good bone and feet, short from hock to heel, moved ok,
just not the drive of one today, presented in lovely coat and condition.
Limit Bitch (13,3)
1 Bott, Allen & Morgan – Quensha Joker And The Queen. Another quality bitch from this kennel
who certainly made her handler work for this win today, racy and balanced all through, nothing over
exaggerated, lovely feminine headpiece, equal planes, oval skull, good shape to flews, enough
chiselling under her eye of good shape and colour, she excels in angulation front and rear, good
length to upper arm, good shape to ribs, strong over the loin, I especially liked the finish to her croup
and width to her hindquarters which she used to advantage on the move, stood on good bone and
feet, short from hock to heel, she had that look at me attitude on the move, she just lost a little bit of
that sparkle in the challenge, presented in super muscle and coat condition, I liked her a lot.
2 Hall – Harreds Lillie. Another quality bitch at Just under 4 years old, who also really caught my eye,
she is racy and balanced throughout, a classic example of moderation, she demands your attention,
beautiful classic headpiece, refined, enough chiselling, loved the expression from her lovely eye,
raised brow, low set ears, muscular neck which flowed effortlessly into her gentle sloping topline, to
her perfectly set and carried tail, like one she excelled in front and rear angulation, deep chest,
muscular loin, also loved the depth of her first and second thigh, standing on good bone and feet,
presented in lovely condition, she covered the ground well on the move with reach and drive and a
clean footfall, one just had the slight edge on finish today, but so much to like about her.
3 Bayne – Corranroo Rainbow Shimmer.
Open Bitch (3,1)
Two top quality bitches, both of a different style, I was splitting hairs between them, one just had the
edge in head and finish today.
1 Hunter – Sh Ch. Int Sh Ch Fairhaven Electra (Imp Swe). This 8 year old bitch is in the most fabulous
condition for her age, she certainly held her own against the younger competition today, she
presents a classic example of raciness, balance and femininity, no suggestion of exaggeration, lovely
detailed head, expressive eye of good shape and colour, your hands flowed over her from the tip of
her nose to the tip of her correctly set on tail, fabulous front construction and another girl who had
lovely width to her first and second thigh, good shape to ribs providing plenty lung room, muscular
loin, deep chest, good lay of upper arm, she stands on good bone and feet, she covered the ground
well with a lovely clean footfall, she was just out moved in the challenge by the CC winner, presented
in top drawer condition, delighted to award her the RCC & BVIB.
2 Douthwaite & Wharfe – Quensha Beautiful Stranger Of Gracewood. There is so much to like
about this 5 Year old bitch, no suggestion of exaggeration, moderate, racy and feminine, pleasing
head of equal planes and enough chiselling, eye of good shape and colour sitting under a lovely
raised brow, low set ears, muscular topline, I would just have preferred a little better finish to her
croup to complete the picture, balanced angulation front and rear, she also had a lovely width to her
first and second thigh, ample ribbing, strong muscular loin, she stood on good bone and feet, she is a
very elegant bitch and on the move, she moved gracefully with purpose and a clean footfall,
beautifully presented and in great condition.
Veteran (2,0)
1 Sharman & Jennings-Sharman – Kerrimere Red Ribbon JW. This 7 year old bitch had a little more
substance than two, a pleasing head with enough chiselling and finish to foreface, she had a kind eye
of good colour, low set ears, clean neck into well placed shoulders she had a gentle flowing topline to
a well set on tail, good height to length balance, I preferred her front construction to two, good rear
angulation, with good depth to her chest and spring and shape to ribs, muscular loin, nothing over
done about her, very classic in outline, moved ok, she was not quite in full bloom but presented in
good muscle condition.
2 Davie – Lochfrae Nina Simone. This 8 year old bitch had some very similar qualities to one, I did
prefer her headpiece, a little more work and finish, lovely eye of good shape and colour, front
angulation ok, I just would have preferred a little more length of upper arm and layback of shoulder,
good rear angulation and width to first and second thigh, stood on lovely bone and feet, she
presented a racy outline, moved ok, I just felt one was a little cleaner through her front footfall today,
presented in lovely condition.
Special Beginners Bitch (3,0)
1 White – Paduan Feel The Love. This bitch presented a balanced picture, pleasing head with a kind
expressive eye of good colour, low set ears, muscular arched neck, ample angulation front and rear,
deep chest, good spring and length to ribs, good finish over her croup with a well set on tail, good
width to first and second thigh, straight from hock to heel, stood on good bone and feet, moved ok,
not quite in full bloom but turned out in good condition.
2 Adams – Harreds Sophie At Danbryeli. This sweet girl had equal head planes, showing a little
frosting, she had the kindest eye sitting under raised brows, good ear set, she had a muscular neck, I
would just have preferred a little more length and cleaner through her shoulders into topline, ample
angulation front and rear, good depth to chest and spring to rib, I would have preferred her to be
carrying less weight which would have given her more refinement, she moved ok with a happy tail.
3 Atkins – Orange Starburst.
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (2,0)
1 Riverbrue Mystique Avec Brinara. (2nd in Junior & Yearling)
2 Atkins – Orange Starburst. This 2 ½ year old bitch was of a moderate size, balanced, she had a
more classic headpiece than one, enough work through her foreface, kind eye of good colour, low set
ears, she flowed cleanly from her muscular neck through her topline, ample angulation front and
rear, deep chest and enough length to rib, good bone, moved ok, I would also have preferred her to
be carrying less weight which would have given her more refinement, not quite in full bloom,
presented in good muscle condition.

Jackie Boyd-McNeil (Glennlokhen)