Devon County Show

I would like to thank the committee for the lovely welcome and all their hard work… Thank you to my two efficient Stewards… I was replacement Judge, so thank you to most Exhibitor’s for accepting my decisions with good grace…

IRISH SETTERS

17 May 2019

PUPPY 1

1st GARDINER, MR A L & MRS S A,
GLIMMER NOBLESSE CITIZEN KANE
OF BLAYSDALE (IMP) SVK.

What a cheeky chap, so happy and confident,
with sympathetic but firm kind
handling, being allowed to enjoy
himself, which is how it should be
with pups. Rugged handsome boy,
dark eye, balanced handsome head…
Strongly made with good bone all
through, deep chest, good spring of
rib, correct tail set. A little close in
front and behind. Lovely dark rich
coat. Loved his exuberance on the
move BP.

JNR 6

1st RUTHERFORD Mrs P J

MAJESTYKA INDIAN SUMMER AT
CLONAGEERA. I liked this girl very
much, extremely feminine, lovely
balanced head, dark well shaped eye,
lovely arch to her neck, enough
sternum, deep chest, elbows well
tucked, good spring of rib, correct set
on of tail, enough angulation on hind
quarters, good feet, moved very well…
RBOB

2nd PYM, BOTT & MILLIGAN-BOTT’S,
THENDARA MARSHMELLO.

Handsome quality pup from this
consistent kennel, his head is typical
of the breeding, he has a soft kind
expression, loved the shape of his
dark eye, good reach of neck. Firm
topline, correct set on of tail, which he
carried correctly on the move… Rich
dark coat, presented immaculately,
has a great future I’m sure.

3rd HADFIELD Mrs M.
COVARNEY ESTEE AVEC MARZANNE.

PG 5 (2Abs)

1st PIKES MR & MRS D G & P A. REDCLYST BORIS.

Upstanding young man. Mischievous
expression, dark eye, strong clean
outline, good bone and substance
throughout, presented in good coat
condition. Moved well.

2nd HADFIELD MRS M.
STARATLANTA GET A WIGGLE ON TO MARZANNE.

Masculine head, he is well made all
through with good angulations fore
and aft, good slope to topline. Moved
well.

3rd MACDONALD Mrs J.
Redclyst Maximus

OD 4 (1Abs)

1st PARTRIDGE MRS G R. KERRYDOWN ONE MAN

Strong boy all through, good head
with dark eye. Lovely neck and
shoulders. Firm in topline. Strong over
his hind quarters when standing,
clean outline… Hind movement
slightly erratic, Presented in good
coat and condition.

2nd GARDINER, MR A L & MRS S A. HARREDS HARLIE OF BLAYSDELL.

Handsome boy with dark eye, good
spring of rib, good bone and
substance, moved ok.

3rd PIKES MR & MRS D G & P A, REDCLYST THE PIPER

OB 5 (1Abs)

1st MRS J R & MR J LIPPETT. CLONAGEERA BORN TO RUN

Loved this girl’s head piece, oh so
feminine, she appealed in her
expression and balanced head.
Strong well arched neck, well
angulated fore and aft, deep chest
well sprung ribs and strong loin,
strong wide hindquarters, which led
to strong hind movement. BOB & GUNDOG GROUP 4.

2nd HADFIELD
MARZANNE CHINA IN YOUR HAND

Bigger bitch than 1. Pleasing head,
straight front, deep chest with well
sprung ribs, good topline, moved ok.

3rd RUTHERFORD Mrs P J. CLONAGEERA LOVE IS REAL

Judge: Susan Begg (Sumaric)