MIDLANDS IRISH SETTER SOCIETY OPEN SHOW
Held at Baginton Village Hall, Saturday 2 July 2005
An excellent entry awaited me and I would like to thank the exhibitors for their support at this very well run Club Open Show. In particular I felt that the Minor Puppy, Junior and Graduate bitch classes were very strong and this bodes well for the future of the breed. However with the alternating dog and bitch classes, by Yearling dog I felt that the males were starting to give their handlers a hard time, as their minds seemed to be on other things, i.e. bitches.
DOGS
VeteranD (5,4) 1 Short’s Toftwood Into Temptation, although alone still worthy of his place, well balanced all through with a good outline, pleasing head and expression, good angulation front and rear, sound honest mover.
MPD (5,1): 1 Bott’s Kirkavagh Black the Affair at Bardonhill, quality dog puppy of good type, lovely head and eye, good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, gently sloping topline, strong well bent stifles. Presents a balanced picture standing and moving; 2 Weller & Spencer’s Strathmead Snow Leopard; 3 Stocker’s Kirkavagh Bikala.
PD (8,1): 1 Burton’s Redhara In the Red, Super youngster, very stylish and racy in outline, long lean head, dark expressive eye, excellent bite, good straight front, neat tight feet, well ribbed in body. Strong, well muscled quarters enabled him to move with plenty of drive, lovely to see on the move keeping his balanced outline. Will watch his progress with interest, BPIS; 2 Bott’s Kirkavagh Black the Affair at Bardonhill; 3 Weller & Spencer’s Strathmead Snow Leopard.
JD (7,1): 1 Sheldon’s Delsanto Isaac JW, absolutely loved this youngster. Has everything I look for in an Irish Setter male. Just right for his age, full of breed type and quality, beautiful head showing plenty of work, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, deep and well ribbed in body with a strong gently sloping topline. Well angulated quarters, excellent tailset and carriage. A very sound and stylish mover, he filled my eye. I was thrilled to award him BD and RBIS; 2 Vant’s Barleydale Hadley; 3 Frampton’s The Pearlfisher of Strathmead JW.
YD (4,0) 1 Hogsflesh’s Clannad Streetcred, quality youngster that gave his handler a hard time. Once settled I was able to assess him and found him a well balanced and well made youngster. Good angulation front and rear, he was in well muscled condition showing strong rear action on the move; 2 Stockton’s Kespas Infrared JW; 3 Lawrence’s Sametsuz Up to Mischief via McConkeys.
ND (4,1) 1 Vant’s Barleydale Hadley, lovely headed youngster of the type I like. Very nice to go over being well made in body and presents a balanced and stylish outline which he held on the move. I look forward to watching him mature; 2 Hogsflesh’s Clannad Streetcred; 3 Heppell’s Cataluna Genned Up.
GD (15,5) 1 MacDonald’s Margaretwoods Yosemite Sam, very handsome youngster that appealed for his overall make and shape. Well balanced all through with good angulation front and rear, sound free mover; 2 Ross’s Autumnglow Zephyr JW; 3 Weir’s Mack the Knife via Baibreeze, PGD (9,4): 1 Henson’s Tatsbro Irish Mist JW, this boy was definitely upset by the bitches from the previous class. That said I found him very nice to go over with a clean racy outline. Well muscled and put down in good coat and condition, sound mover once settled into his stride; 2 Schofield & Morgan’s Cataluna By George; 3 MacDonald’s Margaretwoods Yosemite Sam. LD (8,2): 1 Muir’s Grayrigge Ewan by Romarne, top quality male that presents a striking outline standing and on the move. Immaculately presented as always from this kennel, in beautiful coat and condition he appealed immensely for his pure breed type. Head long and lean, clean throated, good straight front, well boned but still retaining his elegance. Deep in body and well ribbed, strong well bent stifles giving him plenty of drive on the move. Was pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog; 2 Waddell’s Riqitta Royal Applause; 3 Partridge’s Bridgella’s Rhyme N Reason. OD (3,3): 1 Absent.
BITCHES
VeteranB (9,3) 1 Wharton’s Sh Ch Delsanto Eleanor of Jennison, it was a pleasure to judge this beautiful bitch. She caught my eye straight away and was lovely to go over. Beautiful head, dark eye, excellent shoulders, gently sloping topline, ribs carried well back and strong well angulated quarters. Sound free mover, very close up for top honours; 2 Stockton’s Sh Ch Clonageera Inspiration for Kespas; 3 Fox’s Sametsuz Mak’n Waves at Tiroen.
MPB (7,2): 1 King’s Kirkavagh Bayakoa, what a sweetie, I could quite happily have taken her home. So pretty and feminine all through, but still with good bone and substance. Excellent outline and excelled in shoulder and hind angulation. Presentation immaculate and expertly handled to get the best from her. Certainly one to watch, BPB; 2 Price’s Severnvale Sheer Heaven; 3 Rose-Hay’s Clonageera Stardom Comes to Cataluna.
PB (12,6): 1 King’s Kirkavagh Bayakoa; 2 Naylor & Morrison’s Anlory Cereza; 3 Gargrave’s Dundaning Caris
JB (12,3): 1 Vant’s Barleydale Happiness, lovely type, head long and lean with plenty of work. Good front, excellent shoulders, correct length to upper arm. Gently sloping topline, strong well angulated quarters, sound mover with good rear action; 2 Leach’s Withersdale First Love; 3 Naylor & Morrison’s Anlory Cameo.
YB (8,4) 1 Dale & Wyer’s Aubanjon Celtic Spirit, big bitch of different type, but still feminine and very well balanced and well made all through. Good angulation in front and rear, sound and stylish on the move, well handled and presented; 2 Naylor & Morrison’s Anlory Cameo; 3 Langley’s Derrydore Crystalmoon.
NB (9,5) 1 Leach’s Withersdale First Love, she was second in a strong Junior class and is making a very nice bitch. Head starting to break, lovely dark eye and soft expression, good shoulders, correct front, well muscled hindquarters producing sound free movement; 2 Dale’s Aubanjon Celtic Lady; 3 Cox’s Tireon Tickled Pink.
GB (12,3) Fabulous class with some super young bitches present. 1 Waterton’s Lynwood Strands of Silk at Sandstream JW, loved this youngster, so feminine and elegant in outline. Beautiful head with lots of work. Excels in shoulder, good straight front, tight feet, well ribbed, strong, well bent stifles. Lovely to watch on the move, Reserve Best Bitch only being beaten by the maturity of my Open winner; 2 King’s Kirkavagh Jumilla JW; 3 Loynd’s Kirkavagh Sibola at Crimbledale.
PGB (4,2): 1 Leese’s Pennybourne Lady Emma, substantial bitch, but still retains her femininity. Pretty head, dark expressive eyes, well ribbed and good body depth. Correct angulation in shoulder and stifle, sound and positive on the move; 2 Whitlock’s Viana Red Lizzy.
LB (20,6): 1 Hall’s Glennara Fleur de Mai JW, lovely bitch of quality. Caught my eye on the initial look around and did not disappoint. Head long and lean, lovely raised brows, dark eye and sweetest of expressions. Good reach of neck leading into correct shoulders. Straight front with good feet, deep in body and well ribbed up. Strong and well muscled quarters, super on the move maintaining her elegant outline. One I considered for top honours; 2 Price’s Severnvale Seventh Heaven; 3 Naylor & Morrison’s Anlory Smarty.
OB (7,5): 1 Muir’s Sh Ch Romarne Melissa JW, I have always loved this bitch from the ringside and it was a privilege to have the opportunity of going over her today. Bang on form and presented in immaculate condition. She commanded attention. Beautiful head with plenty of work, long neck leading into well placed shoulders, correct front, good spring of rib, strong gently sloping topline. Well muscled and well let down stifles. She looked a picture standing and moving and it was a pleasure to award her Best Bitch and BIS; 2 Lennox’s Brackenfield Candytuft.
Judge Sharon Littlechild |
