28th October
Critique from our Open Show 4 July 2021
The Midlands Irish Setter Society held their Open Show at Leicester Racecourse on 4 July 2021.
I had a lovely day and would like to take this opportunity of sincerely thanking the M.I.S.S for inviting me to judge our gorgeous breed
VETERAN DOG 5 (2)
1 st MITCHELL’S SH.CH. AMBLIN’S SWEET WILLIAM
So much to admire about this nearly 9 year old..Honest and kind in his demeanour, correct
angulation of fore and hindquarters, well sprung ribs and coat in good condition. Moved well.
B.V.
2 nd SAVAGE’S GWENDARIFF THE RINGMASTER AT FIREFALL
I have liked this lovely 8 year old dog for a long time. Put together really well, good front and hind
quarters, showing strength and substance. Moved soundly showing co-ordination when viewed
from the front, behind and the side.
3 rd HYSLOP’S GWENDARRIFF THE SPECIALIST
VETERAN BITCH 3 (2)
1 st STEVENSON’S LOCHLORIEN SCULLY FOXES ANDLEY SH CM
This 9 year and 6 month old pretty lady looked well. Good conformation, well muscled
hindquarters with good bend of stifle.Well co-ordinated movement.
MINOR PUPPY DOG (1)
1 st BELL AND BARKER BELL’S BALINTYNE REWIND
Lovely looking well balanced minor puppy dog with coat in good condition. On the stance topline
gently sloping down from the withers. Slightly unsettled on the move.
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (2)
1 st HEATHER’S SIX OAKES MY FAIR LADY
Pretty headed 7 month old young girl showing correct shaped dark eye and an oval skull with a well
defined occipital protuberance. Good body. A settled performance when on the move for one so
young, showing much promise.
2 nd BELL AND BARKER BELL’S BALINTYNE SING IT BACK
Another refined pretty bitch, appealing head and outline. Moved OK.
PUPPY DOG (1)
1 st RICHARDSON’S GWENDARIFF TULLYS RED ARROWS
This balanced young fellow had good forequarters with shoulders deep and sloping well back.
Forelegs strait and sinewy and showing plenty of bone. Moved well with co-ordination.
PUPPY BITCH 6 (3)
1st BOX’S FERNSTART HEARTS DELIGHT
Racy, elegant and full of substance describes this young girl. Unshelled almond shaped dark
expressive eyes, raised brows showing stop and with occiput to stop and stop to tip of nose parallel
and of equal length, contributed to a very pretty head. Moved well with purpose showing drive and
reach.
BPIS
2nd BYE’S BLUE BYE YOU LOVE IN A MIST
Close between first and second. Another pretty headed bitch with good forequarters and well let
down and free elbows. Well bodied with well sprung ribs. Moved with co-ordination.
3 rd SHEPHERD’S CASACHARED DANCING QUEEN
JUNIOR DOG 6
1 st BOTT ALLEN AND MORGAN’S QUENSHA TAKE A BOW
Super handsome lad showing many attributes. On the stance proportionate in conformation, racy
and full of quality. Good forequarters and hindquarters wide and powerful with well let down
hocks. Moved well showing perfect co-ordination.
2 nd HEMMING’S ORLANSET MANDOLIN
I liked this good looking fellow with his moderately long neck slightly arched, setting cleanly
without a break of topline into the shoulders. Firm straight topline sloping gently downwards from
the withers.Moved well.
3 rd MILLIGAN-BOTT & BOTT’S THENDARA TIGER DANCE
JUNIOR BITCH 9(3)
1 st MILLIGAN-BOTT & BOTT’S THENDARA STRICTLY SAMBA
Took my eye whilst in the line and did not disappoint when going over her. Beautiful head and body
with well sprung ribs carried well back to slightly arched muscular loins.
Best mover in class showing perfect co-ordination when viewed from front, rear and in profile.
RBB
2 nd DOUTHWAITE AND WHARFE’S QUENSHA BEAUTIFUL STRANGER OF GRACEWOOD
Pretty headed young lady with kind expressive eyes. Balanced throughout . Moved with free
flowing driving movement.
3 rd SHEPHERD’S GLENVARNA COVER GIRL
YEARLING DOG 2
1 st HUGHES’ GWENDARRIFF PLAYS THE FLUTE
Handsome young dog with correct forequarters and strong well muscled hindquarters . Stifle and
hock joints well bent. Luxurious coat with tail well feathered. Moved well keeping topline whilst on
the move.
2 nd CORLESS’S SWIFTLARK SPELLBINDER
Another handsome dog in good condition. Good shoulders, deep and sloping well back. Moved well
with purpose.
YEARLING BITCH 7(1)
1 st FRAMTON AND PIGGIN’S RIVERBRUE CLOUDBURST OVER STRATHMEAD
Beautiful looking racy young lady, showing refinement and elegance. Correct front and rear
angulation. Well bodied with deep chest . Ribs well sprung carried well back to a muscular loin.
Topline held whilst on the move which was executed with purpose and drive. Feet small and tight.
2 nd PRANGLE’S HEATHCLARE JUST FIZZ
Pretty headed , well balanced young bitch. A lovely coat and in good condition. Moved well with
good forward reach and hind drive.
3 rd LUTTO’S RAPPATTY PIPPITTY POP
NOVICE DOG 6
1 st BOTT ALLEN AND MORGAN’S QUENSHA TAKE A BOW
2 nd HEMMING’S ORLANSET MANDOLIN
3 rd COHAN’S LYNWOOD MERRY KING WITH SHUSHANA
NOVICE BITCH 12
1 st MILLIGAN-BOTT AND BOTT’S THENDARA STRICTLY SAMBA
2 nd PRANGLE’S HEATHCLARE JUST FIZZ
3 rd MITCHELL’S STRATHMEAD TATIANA WITH AMBLIN
GRADUATE DOG 7(1)
1 st ROBINSON SLATER’S KERRYFAIR LUCKY SEVEN
I admired this dog a great deal with his handsome head with its well defined occipital protuberance,
raised brows showing stop and correct shaped dark eye. A moderately long, muscular, arched neck
was set into correct shoulder placement. Moved very well.
2 nd GISBY’S SUTERESETT RUM TUM TUGGER
Another quality boy. Lovely head showing a kind eye Good fore and muscular hind quarters.
Moved correctly with free flowing movement.
3 rd HEMMING’S ORLANSET A NEW FLAME
GRADUATE BITCH 10(3)
1 st MUIR’S GWENDARIFF’S UP TO SOMETHING
This racy, balanced girl was full of quality with her lovely head and good body. Topline gently
sloping down from the withers, Hindquarters strong and well muscled with stifle and hock joints
well bent. Moved well and correctly.
2 nd BELL AND BARKER- BELL’S BALINTYNE LET IT BE ME
Pretty headed bitch, again full of quality. Good shoulder placement and strong hindquarters. Moved
well with enthusiasm.
3 rd BOX’S FERNSTART ANGELS KISS
POST GRADUATE DOG 6(1)
1 st BOTT, ALLEN AND MORGAN’S QUENSHA JUST LIKE FIRE
A most handsome and refined gentleman with a gorgeous head and a kind eye. Balanced
throughout, this boy has strong muscular hindquarters, hocks well let down which were short and
strong On the move got his hocks well under himself, enabling hind propulsion and forward reach
with the minimum of effort. Best mover in class.
RBIS
2 nd RUSSELL’S LYNWOOD HOCUS POCUS AT SETTESOLI
Much to be admired about this lovely dog. Super head and kind eye. Well angulated both fore and
aft. Topline firm whilst on the move. Moved well.
3 rd SWAINSTON’S GLENVARNA MONTEREY JW
POST GRADUATE BITCH 9(5)
1 st HEATHER’S SIX OAKS LEADING LADY
Genuine type of bitch showing a kind temperament . Good front forequarters with front legs straight
and sinewy. Elbows free and let down. Good body with well sprung ribs, possibly carrying slightly
too much weight, which may have affected her chances in the challenge. Moved correctly and well.
2 nd KENNEDY-SLOANE’STWO ACRES DESTINY
This attractive headed bitch was proportionate in conformation. Moderately long neck set cleanly
into the shoulders. Moved quite well.
3 rd MILLINGTON’S LANSTARA SCARLET RIBBONS FOR PENNYBOURNE
LIMIT DOG 8(4)
1 st PRANGLE’S HEATHCLARE AMERICAN DOLLAR JW ShCM
A very handsome boy, full of quality. Good angulation of forequarters and hindquarters. Good deep
chest and well sprung ribs carried well back to muscular loins. Firm straight topline gently sloping
down from withers. Good tail set. Movement was free flowing showing true action when viewed
from any angle.
2 nd RUSSELLS STRATHMEADE HUCKLEBERRY OF SETTESOLI
Another really super racy dog, with dark kind eyes and a lovely coat showing good condition.
Hindquarters were strong and muscular with well let down hocks.
3 rd HART ‘S GWENDARIFF IN THE LIMELIGHT WITH GILLIEGRAE JW ShCM
LIMIT BITCH 4(1)
1 st ELKIN’S TWO ACRES PROMISE OF SPRING WITH AVACET
A genuine, kind type of bitch with a lovely coat in good condition. Pretty head with correct eye
shape. Feet small and tight. Used her tail well whilst on the move.
2 nd BELL AND BARKER-BELL’S BALINTYNE FREDA PAYNE
Pretty headed bitch with raised brows giving the appearance of stop. Eyes dark and kind showing
quizzical look. Well bodied showing good angulation front and hind.
3 rd BYE’S COVARNEY EVERLASTING LOVE AT BLUEBYEYOU
OPEN DOG 6(3)
1 st MUIR’S GWENDARIFF I’M COMING OUT JW
Loved this cheeky chappie with his gorgeous head and his mischievous kind eyes as soon as I saw
him enter the ring. Full of quality, this racy dog was balanced throughout. A moderately long
arched neck set cleanly without a break into the shoulder. Topline firm and straight gently sloped
down to the withers. Correct tail set. Hindquarters wide and powerful. Good bend of stifle and well
let down hocks. A very good mover with hocks well under him, showed a good correct driving
action when viewed from behind, the front and profile.
Well deserved BIS
2 nd CORLESS’S SWIFTLARK FIRST KNIGHT
Another racy boy with pleasing, well proportioned blend in of dogs features. Moved well with
hindquarter propulsion.
3 rd HYSLOP’S GWENDARIFF JUSTINE THYME JW
OPEN BITCH 6(4)
1 st PARSON’S BRADMOUNT LADY OF THE LAKE AT BRANSET
This beautiful refined elegant bitch had many pleasing attributes. Pretty head and long graceful
neck fitted well into shoulder placement. Good body with well sprung ribs carried well back to
muscular loins. Strong well muscled hindquarters . Correct tail set and used her tail well whilst on
the move. Moved very well with true action when viewed from the front, the rear and profile.
BB
2 nd BOX’S FERNSTART BIRDSONG
Another lovely bitch proportionate in conformation with a pretty head and correct shaped eye..
Moved well.
Judge Di Heppell
