Bournemouth Canine Association Championship Show 14/08/21
IRISH SETTERS
I would like to thank the committee of the Bournemouth Canine Association for inviting me to judge at this very well organised championship show. The hospitality shown by this hard working committee was second to non. I was also graced with two very efficient and experienced stewards who I thank for their involvement on the day. The weather turned out to be kind to both exhibitors and their dogs affording a lovely relaxed atmosphere throughout the show. On the whole I found all my exhibits well presented with clean coats, well groomed, and on the majority quality was very high. Movement on the whole was good but some classes had dogs which lacked good movement and this all reflected in my final placings.
Finally, but most of all I felt very humbled by my entry and would like to thank all the exhibitors for their entries, sportsmanship, and giving me the opportunity to go over their beautiful dogs.
MPD. (1,0a) – 1.Corless`s – Swiftlark Invincible This 7-Mths raw youngster stood alone but deserved his placing. Well constructed dog sound in all departments. Nice in head with correct proportions and masculine in appearance, dark eye, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back, good front angulation, deep in chest, spring to to rib, gently sloping topline, correct tailset, and strong in rear quarters. Movement was erratic but moved with reach and drive.
PD (3,0a).– 1. Murray`s – Bluebyeyou Love Affair. 11Mths old. In outline he is well balanced, a refined masculine head with plenty of work, raised brow, dark eye and soft gentle expression, good reach of neck ,shoulders sloping well back providing good front angulation, nice tight feet, deep in chest with good spring of rib at this early age, gently sloping in topline, strong in rear quarters with good bend to stifle joint, movement was good with lashing tail action, presented in tip top condition and handled well. BPD. -2.Corless`s – Swiftlark Invincible. 1st in MPD lost out on maturity only to my winner today -3. Gandy`s -Zakhan`s Red Flame.
JD(3,1a)- 1. Allen,Bott,& Morgan`s – Quensha Take A Bow . A lovely refined, well balanced dog overall. Mature for his age. In proportion and appealing head with soft expression, Good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, nice tight feet, good depth to chest with pronounced sternum, good spring to ribs, gently sloping in topline to his good set on of tail, strong and wide in rear quarters with correct angulation, moved well around the ring with enthusiasm. presented in immaculate condition with gleaming coat,and handled to perfection as always by this exhibitor, should have a bright future-2. Beresford’s -Jetsetter Wind Of Dreams (Imp Rus). Not the substance and frame of 1 in build but overall, balanced and pleasing. Fine in head and not coarse, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back giving good front angulation, deep in chest with nice spring to rib, well angulated in rear. Moved well.
YD(6,2a) – 1. Richardson’s – Bluesprings Now I`m Here At Forestfire. A well boned, balanced dog with a lovely outline and nice soft expression in head with plenty of work to it. Nice reach of neck, well laid back in shoulder providing good front angulation, nice tight feet, gently sloping in topline , strong well angulated rear quarters, moved out very well with reach and drive, presented in immaculate coat and condition, handled very well. Another with exciting times ahead I am sure 2.– Dufrat’s – Riverbrue Cast No Shadow On Haverley. Nice in head with correct proportions, rich dark coat. Good front assembly with nice tight arched feet, nice lay back to shoulder, good reach of neck, nice depth to chest, gently sloping in topline, strong in rear quarters with good bend to stifle joint, moved out well, presented in good condition. Preferred overall conformation and balance of 1 –3. Tuite’s -Porschet Moonlight Shadow
ND.(6,2a) – 1.Hopewell`s -Blazing Bronze I Beg Your Pardon. Overall, balanced and in conformation. Fine in head and with no coarseness, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back , gently sloping in topline, good front angulation, deep in chest with nice spring to rib, correct angulation in rear. Moved out well. –2. Cohen’s –Lynwood Merry May King With Shushana. Pleasing in outline, well balanced, in conformation and of the correct proportions, nice classic head which I liked more than 1, good front assembly, deep in chest, gently sloping in topline. Moved well . Just Preferred overall frame of 1 –3. Beresford’s -Jetsetter Wind Of Dreams (Imp Rus).
GD(7,0a) – 1. Willis’s – Gwendariff The Grand Master At Jacwillins. Outstanding dog with a lot of ring presence. A lovely well balanced dog stood to perfection complete with a rich chestnut coat. He has a nice well chiselled head with raised brow and dark eye, good reach of neck, nice layback of shoulder, good front angulation, deep in chest and well sprung in rib, gently sloping in topline to tailset, good bend to stifle joint, wide and well muscled in rear, strode out with enthusiasm, presented in immaculate condition and handled well. Another with a bright future ahead of him. –2. Henderson’s – Redclyst Pershing. Well balanced dog and Striking in outline when stacked, Nice in head with correct proportions, dark eye, raised brows, good reach of neck, nice layback of shoulder, sound in front and rear, gently sloping topline, deep in chest with good spring of rib, strong in rear, moved, presented, and handled well. –3. Hopewell`s -Blazing Bronze I Beg Your Pardon.
PGD.(18,3a) –1. Russell’s – Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settesoli JW. One I have often admired from ringside. Soft and gentle in expression and nice dark eye. Good reach of neck setting nice into his well placed shoulders, well angulated in forequarters with pronounced sternum, nice tight cat like feet, good depth to chest with spring to rib, gently sloping in topline to correct tailset, strong and wide rear quarters with good muscle tone, correct rear angulation, moved with drive, enthusiasm around the ring with lashing tail and holding his topline, presented immaculately and handled well –2. Harris,Bridgwater & Hoeksema`s – Blazing Bronze Happy Clappy Sings Konakakela JW. One I have watched come on well since a puppy. A slightly lighter dog in frame than 1 but striking in every way and in conformation. Clean in outline and shown in gleaming coat, Good reach of neck, nicely laid back shoulder and correct length to upper arm giving correct angulation, good depth to chest, gently sloping topline, wide and strong in rear, moved well. –3. Macdonald’s- Redclyst Head Full Of Dreams
This was the most difficult class to judge today as it was full of top quality dogs. It was an honour to go over so many of these quality exhibits in our breed. Very hard decisions had to be made and I thank you for your sportsmanship with the decisions I made. It was truly an honour.
LD.(14,2a)-1. Greenan’s- Anlory Aiden JW. I have always admired this boy from when he first entered the show ring as a minor puppy and did not disappoint my thoughts today on going over him. An honest dog with nothing to hide. This boy looked outstanding today and oozed quality. He was also shown in good full coat and trimmed to perfection. He is blessed with a handsome masculine head refined with plenty of work, raised brow, dark eye, and topped off with a soft melting gentle expression, good reach of neck and muscular with nice arch, well laid back in shoulder with good length of upper arm giving correct front angulation, nice tight feet, deep in chest with pronounced sternum, good spring to rib, gently sloping in topline , He is strong and wide in rear quarters with good angulation of stifle joints and short in hocks, moved effortlessly around the ring with reach and drive for his handler. Delighted to award him his 1st CC & BOB against tough competition and I hope more to come, well done –2. Dewar`s- Gwendariff Willy Wont He. Another lovely well constructed smart dog and one that I have also followed from an early age. He commands attention in the ring and cannot be denied. He has a well chiselled masculine head with a dark eye and raised brow giving that soft expression, good length of neck flowing into his correctly placed shoulders, sound in front , good depth to chest and good spring in rib, gently sloping in topline, strong and well muscled in rear with correct angulation, moved well around the ring with reach and drive . Presented in full coat, trimmed immaculately and handled to the best advantage.Could not deny him the RCC today. Well done I am sure the CC`s are not far away –3. Pym’s- Thendara Marshmello JW.
OD (6,4a)-1. Childs – Tredura Val Verdi. A well boned, balanced dog. Nice masculine well chiselled head plenty of work in it. Good reach of neck, well laid back in shoulder providing good front angulation, gently sloping in topline , strong well angulated rear quarters, moved well. –2. Roberts & Cormack’s – Sangara Shared Romance With Polmennor (Imp Hun). A slightly lighter dog in frame than that I prefer,striking in outline and in conformation. Clean lines and shown in immaculate condition, Good reach of neck, nicely laid back shoulder, sound in front and rear, moved well.
VD (6,0a) – 1. Fosters -Millcroft Chase The Moon To Shanoah , A dog I have previously given top awards to and in his 9th year. A well boned masculine dog, balanced and in proportion, nice well chiselled head with correct planes and plenty of work in it, neck of moderate length, shoulders well laid back giving good front angulation, good depth of chest with well sprung ribcage, wide and strong in rear with good muscle tone, moved with drive holding his topline. Presented in good coat & condition. For 9-yrs old this dog gets better each time I have seen him. Pleased to award him BV – 2. Murison`s -Redclyst Javert , Another well boned dog, balanced and in proportion although a tad overweight I thought, He has a nice classic head with plenty of work to it and in proportion. neck is of good length, shoulders are well laid back and is sound in front. He has a good depth of chest with a well sprung ribcage, in the rear he is wide and strong with good bend to stifle joint. Presented in good coat & condition. – 3. Partridge`s -Kerrydown One Man.
Special Beginners Dog/Bitch (6,1a) – 1. Corless`s – Swiftlark First Knight. (D) Well constructed dog with lovely head and raised brow, moderate length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, forequarters well angulated, good depth to chest, firm through loin, wide and powerfull in rear, moved well holding topline. -2. Fox`s – Kerryfair Special Diamond. (B) Pleasing in head, good reach of neck, moderate depth of chest, gently sloping in topline, stifles well bent, moved ok, preferred the overall frame and forequarters of 1 – 3. Bentley`s – AstleyviewComing Home To Penclippin
MPB. (4,0a) – 1.Corless`s –Swiftlark illustrious. 7-Mths lovely balanced youngster with a striking outline and nice soft expression in head with plenty of work to it. Good reach of neck, well laid back in shoulder providing good front angulation, nice tight feet, nice depth to chest with spring to rib ,gently sloping in topline, well angulated rear quarters, moved out very well with reach and drive for one so young, presented and handled very well. – 2. Kassube & French`s – Twoacres Chocolate Delight. Sweet well balanced bitch with correct proportions, shown in rich coat. Good front assembly with nice tight arched feet, nice lay back to shoulder, good reach of neck, nice depth to chest with well sprung rib, gently sloping in topline, strong in rear quarters with good bend to stifle joint, moved well for her age. Lost out on maturity to 1 -3. Heather’s – Sixoaks My Fair Lady
PB (6,1a).- 1. Jones`s –Gwendariff Dazzling Diva. Lots to like about this promising young lady. Well balanced with clean lines. Lovely head with raised brow and melting expression, neck of moderate length, shoulders well laid back giving good front angulation, good depth of chest with well sprung ribcage, wide and strong in rear with good muscle,moved with drive holding her topline and lashing tail action. Presented in good coat & condition. Should have a bright future, pleased to award her BPB and later BPIB. -2. Corless’s – Swiftlark illustrious. Very close-up to 1 but I preferred the overall raciness of my winner today -3. Bye’s – Bluebyeyou Love In A Mist.
JB(6,1a)- 1. Box’s – Fernstart Hearts Delight. A lovely refined well balanced bitch with a super head. Good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, nice tight feet, good depth to chest with spring to ribs, gently sloping in topline to a good set on of tail, strong and wide in rear quarters with correct angulation, moved well around the ring with enthusiasm and drive. presented in immaculate condition and handled to perfection. Another with a promising future –2. Childs’s – Redclyst Flora`s Secret. Well balanced bitch with lots to like about her, nice well chiselled head with dark eye, raised brow and soft gentle expression, good reach to neck, correct front assembly, good depth to chest , nice gently sloping topline, strong and wide with good angulation in rear quarters, moved out well, presented in gleaming coat. 3. Hall’s – Harreds Daisie.
YB(3,0a) – 1. Frampton’s – Riverbrue Cloudburst Over Strathmead. Striking in outline and a well balanced racy girl, soft feminine expression in head with plenty of work to it. good reach of neck, well laid back in shoulder providing good front angulation, nice tight feet, good depth to chest, gently sloping in topline to strong well angulated rear quarters, moved out very well with reach and drive, presented in immaculate condition and handled very well.-2. Bayne`s Corranroo Rainbow Shimmer. Good front assembly with nice tight arched feet, nice lay back to shoulder, good reach of neck, nice depth to chest, gently sloping in topline, strong in rear quarters with good bend to stifle joint, moved out well, presented in good condition. –3. Prangle’s – Heathclare Just Fizz.
NB.(8,4a) – 1. Box’s – Fernstart Hearts Delight. –2. Childs’s – Redclyst Flora`s Secret. –3. Hall’s – Harreds Daisie.
GB(11,1a) – 1. Blackshaw’s – Lanstara Ruby Slippers. One I have placed before as a puppy. She has a nice feminine head with plenty of work In it, raised brow with dark eye, good reach of neck, nice layback of shoulder, correct front angulation, deep in chest and well sprung in rib, top-line to tail-set was gentle slope as required, well muscled in rear, presented and handled well. –2. Sloane`s – Gwendariff The Purple Star . Lots to like, Striking in outline when in the stack, Nice work in head with correct proportions , good layback of shoulder, deep in chest with good spring of rib, strong in rear, moved out well. Difficult decision but maturity of 1 won today. –3. Bridgwater, Green, & Wheeldon`s – Bridgella’s Don`t Push It
PGB.(11,2a) –1. Ciechonska’s – Gwendariff Smart Move Back To Aoibheanne. Such a sweety. Full of exuberance and enthusiasm, such a happy girl. She has a beautiful feminine head, soft and gentle expression and nice dark eye. Nice low set ears, good reach of neck setting nice into her well placed shoulders, well angulated in forequarters and tight cat like feet, good depth to chest with spring to rib, gently sloping in topline to correct tailset, strong and wide rear quarters with good angulation, moved with drive and purpose around the ring holding her top-line and forever lashing tail, presented and handled to a tee . Pleased to award her a first RCC –2. Edwards’s – Gwendariff Its Numero Uno At Bonhomie JW. Slightly bigger in frame than my winner and impressive in the stack, Clean in outline and shown in full coat, Head of correct proportions with kind sweet expression, Good reach of neck, nicely laid back shoulder and correct length to upper arm giving correct angulation, good depth to chest and nice spring of ribcage, gently sloping in topline, wide and strong in rear, moved well. –3. Cox`s- Tiroen To The Moon And Back
LB.(11,1a)-1. Mugford`s Lynwood Adbracadabra JW Well boned balanced bitch with no coarseness, stood out in a strong class, head of correct proportions with soft kind gentle expression, good reach of neck set into well placed shoulders, well sprung in ribcage and deep in chest, correct front angulation and well angulated rear quarters, moved around the ring with reach and drive, presented in immaculate condition and .handled to perfection –2. Bougen’s- Gwendariff Lilly The Pink.. She has a lovely balanced head with dark eye and sweet expression, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, good depth to chest, correct front and rear angulation,moved well around the ring. Handled brilliantly –3. Robert’s- Jetsetter Cristalle To Polmennor (imp Rus).
OB (4,0a) –1 Bott,Allen, & Morgan’s- ShCh Quensha Tumble And Twirl JW. One I have given honours to before and she did not disappoint today. Well balanced, outstanding bitch of excellent proportions that stood out in the challenge. Beautiful Nice well chiselled head of correct proportion with raised brow and dark eye, good reach of neck, shoulders well layed back, correct front angulation, deep in chest with pronounced sternum, nice spring to rib when viewed from the front, gently sloping in topline, strong in rear with correct angulation, moved out with drive, presented in immaculate condition and handled A1. Delighted to award her the CC. –2. Jone’s – Gwendariff Nutmeg. Another lovely well balanced bitch, beautiful chiselled head with correct planes, neck of moderate length, shoulders well laid back giving good front angulation, good depth of chest with well sprung ribcage, wide and strong in rear with good muscle tone, moved well. Again presented in good coat & condition. -3. Bridgwater`s Blazing Bronze Eye Candy
VB (5,1a) – 1. Baynes’s -Corranroo Rainbow Kisses. Looking well in her 9th-yr. A bitch with good substance, well balanced, beautiful chiselled head with correct planes, neck of moderate length, shoulders well laid back, correct front angulation, good depth to chest and well sprung in ribcage, wide and strong in rear with good bend to stifle joint, moved with drive holding her topline. Presented in immaculate coat and condition.- 2. Box`s – Bardonhill Afternoon D`lite At Fernstart, Well balanced bitch complete with a rich chestnut coat. She has a nice chiselled head with raised brow and dark eye, good reach of neck, nice layback of shoulder, good front angulation, deep in chest and well sprung in ribcage, gently sloping in topline to tailset, good bend to stifle joint, wide and well muscled in rear,moved well enjoying her day in the ring, presented and handled immaculately, difficult decision as I have always liked this girl, but just preferred the overall balance and elegance of 1. on the day. – 3. Partridge`s –Kerrydown Octavia Sh.
DAVID HEMMINGS (Orlanset)
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