ENGLISH SETTER SOCIETY OF WALES

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2^ND APRIL 2023

What a wonderful time I had judging this beautiful breed. The show was held in an excellent venue and the secretary Kay Stephenson made me very welcome. My stewards, Andy and Anna, kept my ring running in good order and my co-judge and I agreed on all the major awards. On the whole I was impressed with the excellent front angulation in the breed; most had very good length of upper arm.

DOGS.

MPD (5)

A class full of promise for the future. The length of upper arm on all of them was impressive.

1. Darley’s Severnsett Gold Sovereign. A very promising puppy who is well balanced and has plenty of rounded bone. He has depth of brisket, a strong arched neck, good length and return of upper arm, round ribs and a well set on tail. His head is long and not too lean and he has expressive dark, oval eyes. Puppies of this age are often a bit flat footed and his will tighten. He carries a silky coat and moves well holding his head high and his tail on a level with his back. BPD & RBPIS.

2. Danks-Kemish’s Ravensett Untouchable among Alolfrana. He has an air of elegance about him and is very well constructed and carries a long and silky coat. He stands on strong limbs and tight feet, has moderate length to his body and is short in back with an excellent tail set. His head is pleasant but a bit too narrow for my preference. Moves happily with ease.

3. Seaman’s Mariglen Just George

PD (1)

1. Bromwich’s Ilexset Primary Colour. This one really fulfils the standard when it comes to temperament; he is clearly extremely friendly and good natured. He has some way to go in body development but his head is balanced with a good stop and moderately deep muzzle.

Vet (2)

1. Tompsett’s Radbrooks Sloop JohnB. He tends to stack with a slightly sloping topline but on the move he carries a strong level line and lashes his tail as he goes. He has great front and rear angulation. I loved his head with its kind eye and big nose. He clearly adores his owner/handler.

2. Brown’s Mariglen Top Gear at Yendorlech. Slightly broader in skull than the winner and couldn’t match his footfall but he is of very good type with the most gorgeous expression, excellent front angulation and powers round the ring using his wide well muscled quarters.

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No entries

Nov (2)

1. Smith’s Bournehouse Secret Sunset of Meadowrush. Substantially made but carrying too much weight today and moving quite closely front and back. That said he has a very handsome head with a benign expression, has a strong well muscled neck, level topline and tight feet. Carries his tail well on the move.

2. I. Primary Colour

Grad (5, 1 abs)

1. Stewart’s Tattersett Golden Sunrise. I liked this youngster very much. He is impressive on the stack with his clean outline, short back and depth of chest. His skull is oval showing plenty of brain room and his moderately deep muzzle is fairly square and ends in a nice big nose with wide nostrils. He carries a beautifully silky coat and moves with precision and verve. A quality exhibit.

2. Fisher & Bennett’s Quensha Man in the Mirror. Another quality dog who was unlucky to come up against the winner. He is rangier than the winner and just a few months younger which can make all the difference in juveniles. He is elegant in outline, has plenty of bone, good depth, correct tail set and stands on neat feet. Long, lean head, low set ears and dark eyes.

3. Kelly’s Edge of Dreams at Archenset

Post Grad (4)

1. Szal’s Sharnyx River Flow. Terrific temperament expressed by his ever wagging tail. Liked his head and eye, round ribs, well muscled quarters. Moved well lashing his tail as he went.

2. Kelly’s Cornsett the Wise One. Very noble outlook, well balanced and well ribbed back. A bit wider in skull than the winner and not as good in front movement. Nicely muscled.

3. Carr’s Balvenie Blue Lagoon

Mid Limit (6, 2 abs)

1. Johnston’s Wansleydale Beguiled of Loonbrae. Presents a good outline with a rather long, muscular neck and good angulation. Balanced head with plenty of brain room and clear stop, low set ears. Moved well with good tail carriage.

2. Vallance’s Rowanmyle Was a Skellum. Doesn’t have the strength in neck of the winner but has width between his shoulder blades, a level back and decent quarters. He has a lovely eye and expression.

3. Cielecki’s Bramstorm Red Admiral at Annapurna

Limit (5, 1 abs)

1. Wood’s Juldeane Prime Suspect (AI). He is very well constructed and displays a typical outline. Excellent forehand with length and return of upper arm and well laid shoulders. I loved his head with its oval skull, depth of muzzle, dark eyes with lovely chiselling below and wide nostrils. He holds his shape on the move and has an excellent driving action. Considered for RCC.

2. Lawson’s Wansleydale Dorian Grey JW. Great ribbing on this dog and presented in fit condition. I preferred the shape of skull on the winner but this was nit picking. He is expertly handled and shows himself off a treat. Great tail action and covers plenty of ground on the move.

3. Watt’s Walshaw Brushstrokes

Open (5)

1. Poynter, Poynter and Lewis’ Quensha Cowboys and Angels. The last time I judged this breed he was best puppy dog and albeit with a different handler today he has certainly fulfilled the promise I saw in him then. He totally filled my eye with his muscular, fit body and high head carriage. He presents a superbly clean outline, has a short, level back, is a good size and has an air of nobility and elegance about him. He has well laid shoulders with good width between the blades and his brisket is well down to his elbows. He is straight in front with rounded and muscular bone and stands on tight feet with nicely arched toes. His ribs are well sprung and round and carried well back. He has wide, slightly arched loins and when viewed from behind has a strong muscular flare over his hips. He is very well muscled all through and has a good bend of stifle. His head is so very handsome, long and lean with plenty of brain room and low set ears. His ever wagging tail and mild, expressive eyes are testament to his friendly good nature. He powered round the ring lashing his tail whilst maintaining his excellent shape. He could have carried more feathering today which was my deciding factor in agreeing to the bitch being best in show. I was delighted to award him the CC and that my co-judge agreed to him being Reserve Best in Show.
2. Danks-Kemish’s Sh Ch Ravensett Work of Art at Alolfrana. A very good dog indeed. His head is long and lean with oval skull, clear stop and low set ears. He is well angulated with very good length and return of upper arm. He moves effortlessly on a long stride. RCC.

3. Wilson’s Ravensett Giovanni

Judge: Christine Morgan

ENGLISH SETTER SOCIETY OF WALES

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2^ND APRIL 2023

Thank you to the hard working committee for a friendly, well run show. For an indoor show the venue is ideal with good lighting and plenty of space. A decent entry by today’s standards.

As someone that normally has critiques out soon after an appointment, I needed time to reflect before publishing this one. I am sure it would be better for future appointments and entries to say I was pleased with what I found, but I can honestly say I left this appointment heartbroken, and deeply concerned for our breed; one I have spent my whole life with.

There has been much talk ringside in the decline of entries and quality, but even so, it came as unpleasant surprise what I found. There is no depth in quality, and whilst one should always look for virtues, I was continually met with fundamental basic confirmational faults. I saw every shape and outline, but very few the correct one for an English Setter. Heads need watching, many are not long, lean and feminine. Fronts are of huge concern; narrow fronts, most have no forechest, and consequent lack of depth of chest, coat should go on top of the frame, not replace it. Movement was abysmal; close back action with a lack of drive, and fronts narrow, caving in due to the lack of forechest. This should be a galloping breed, most don’t look like they could make it to the end of the road. I’m not sure whether the smaller rings we now seem to have, judges are rewarding those that move with head high and tail slashing that can look good in a small ring where the lack of drive probably helps and the lack of ground covering action goes unnoticed, rather than a dog driving who will cover a small ring in less strides and potentially look less coordinated. I would urge breeders to look hard at their stock; in todays entries it is easy to win a lot of classes with an averagely mediocre one, and breeders must use their own benchmark for how good their stock is not based on show wins. I am well aware these are harsh words, and I won’t be popular for it; but we are at a critical time for our breed; we must all raise our games if the breed is going to return to the standards we saw not that long ago, let alone 20 or 30 years ago.

MP (1)

1^st Owen’s Marwsett Ysobel Enigma at Cornsett, 7.5 months dark orange. Very promising baby, who is well developed for age, Ideal leg length to height and length proportions. Presents a good outline on the stack. Lovely feminine head with good work, and correct eye shape. Has good forechest and body development for age. Has good width to her all through, short strong loin, well angulated hindquarters, and width across the thigh. On the move she was sound both ways with drive behind.  An easy BPIS.

PB (4)

1^st Sharples’ Kanietter Sabonette, 9 month old blue, who in profile presents a clean outline, flowing from her neck topline, and correct over croup. Is tall for her age, and I hope she now widens as she develops. Is well off for spring of rib, short coupled, in good coat. Moved the best in this class.

2^nd Stephenson’s Mariglen Wave Dancer. 11 month blue, preferred her head to 1, is in good coat, and has spring of rib for age. Holds her topline on the move, but was not cooperating with her handler on the move or the stack.

3^rd Deville’s Fishwick Play It Cool

Veteran (2, 1ab)

1^st McCabes’s Sh Ch Rachdale Elegance, this is a beautiful bitch, that at 8 still fills the eye, superb in outline, Beautifully worked feminine head, long neck into well laid shoulders, good return of upperarm, has forechest and a deep well sprung body, fabulous over the croup and tailset, and consequently has super width over the thigh, well bent stifle to short hocks. In lovely coat. Unfortunately, her boredom with proceedings is obvious on her lovely face, and whilst she goes soundly, has no enthusiasm or drive on the move which was a shame as she would have pushed for higher honours.

Junior (3)

1^st Howarth’s Moorbrook Owdidthathappen, darkest blue in super coat and condition, lovely outline, stands on well boned legs and the neatest of feet, short, strong loin, well angulated hindquarters, good bend of stifle and let down to short hocks. Hope she has a last growth spurt in her.

2^nd Owen’s Sharnyx Sparklin Starlight at Cornsett, Taller orange with decent bone and feet, feminine head, not as developed in body as 1, in good coat, needs to strengthen in front.

3^rd Lowe’s Frennisett Rhydwen

Novice (3)

1^st Sharples’ Kanietter Sabonette

2^nd Smith’s Gold Mercury Beauty style of Meadowrush (IMP RUS), 4 year old, who in profile presents a balanced picture, mature in body, stands on good legs and neat feet, carrying too much weight.

3^rd Lowe’s Frennisett Rhydwen

Graduate (8, 2ab)

1^st Loakes Goldbirch Hearts Desire JW, won here comfortably, Very balanced and proportionate all round. Beautiful headed tri, with dark eye of correct shape. Long arched neck into well laid shoulders correct angle and return of upperarm. At just 2, has some maturing to still do in body, well angulated behind, with lovely finish to croup and tailset. Goes soundly and with animation, superbly presented in full coat.

2^nd Dennis, Harris &Morgan’s Mariglen Unwrapped. Feminine head tri, with straight front. Balanced all through, well off for angulation and soundness all through, goes soundly, just not the finish of 1 at this stage.

3^rd Jennings-Sharman &Sharman’s Wansleydale Mayfly.

Post Graduate (3)

1^st Wale’s Chanina China Rose, Dark Orange of good size, with good height to length proportions. Feminine head with good work, long arched neck into firm topline, well angulated behind, and correct tailset, in full coat, still has some more maturing and tightening to do.

2^nd Tompsett’s Leilasett Northern Lights over Radbrooks, stands on good legs and feet. Pretty head of good proportions, once in coat will create a more balanced picture.

3^rd Felton-Blyth Wansleydale Sky Angel at Felsett.

Mid Limit (6, 1ab)

1^st Mugford’s Alforana Sugar’n’Spice at Lynwood JW, I last judged her as a 6 month baby where she went BPIS. I loved her then and I still do. Has matured into a lovely girl who presents a superb shape on the stack. Feminine head with plenty of work, straight in front, well boned legs for her size, neat feet, superb in topline, hindquarters, croup and tailset. She might not be the biggest but she is perfectly balanced with everything fitting together, she goes with soundness, drive, and slashing tail, beautifully presented in good coat. I thought she might be in the higher honours, but just couldn’t match the bodies of the CC and res CC winners. Won this class with quite a lot to spare.

2^nd Dykes Wansleydale Bedazzled at Caelyedene. Tri, old fashioned type, the sort mated right should produce. A tad matronly; a conditioning programme would help her make the best of her shape. Stronger in head than 1 but still feminine, well laid shoulders, well off for bone, and neat feet. Angulation front and back is balanced, moved with drive, and kept her topline which gave her the edge over 3.

3^rd Darley’s Severnsett Dark Angel.

Limit (3,1ab)

1^st Paton’s Bournehouse Secret Destiny at Meadowfoot. Dark orange with a beautiful feminine head, straight front, well boned legs and neat feet, deep through the body, short coupled, firm topline. On the move she moved with precision and drive, slashing her tail.

2^nd McCabes Rahcdale Ribbons, lighter orange, balanced overall shape on this short coupled bitch, holds her topline, but couldn’t match one on the move or in body properties.

Open (6, 4ab) two top class bitches, who on a different day with different coats, and performances could easily change places. Loved different things about each of them. The breed desperately needs more bitches of this kind of quality.

1^st Loakes Sh Ch Goldbirch Wings of Desire JW SHCM SHCEX, tri, who fills the eye, in profile is completely balanced with a clean outline, Beautiful feminine head with dark eye, long arched neck into text book shoulders, good in forechest, depth of chest and spring of rib, strong short loin, fabulous over the croup to perfectly set tail, perfect width across the thigh, bend of stifler and short hocks. On the move she goes soundly front and back, with power, drive with her head high on a loose lead, and slashing level tail. In full coat, immaculately presented, and it was this that gave her the edge over 2. In the challenge the change of handler did her no favours, but she had already done enough to secure the CC, and pleased my co-judge agreed to her being BIS

2^nd Buckley’s Sh Ch Tattersett Cool Roxy at Fishwick, light orange, a mould stronger than 1, but beautifully feminine. Exquisite head, long arched neck into text book shoulders, superb forechest – if you want to feel what forechest should be, feel this one! Has a quality front, straight, with finish, beauty of line and balance, deep, mature body, short, strong loin,. Couldn’t quite match 1 over the croup. On the move she holds her topline, sound with drive, but just not the showmanship of 1 today. In good coat, but not yet full coat. A top class bitch I was delighted to award the ResCC.

Judge Simon Pitts

English Setter Society of Wales

Breed Championship Show 02.04.23

Memorial Stakes

Thank you to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge the Memorial Stakes classes at this Championship Show and for the exhibitors for your entries of your most beautiful English Setters.

Class A. The Pete Mellish Memorial Special Yearling Stakes (6,2)

1. 33 Moorbrook Owdidthatappen.

A pretty little blue belton bitch of 14 months. A feminine expression with dark oval eye. A compact bitch in perfect proportions. A picture on the move, with drive and slashing tail. Great silky coat and condition throughout.

2. 62 Kanietter Sabonette.

Another pretty blue belton bitch of 9 months.

An appealing feminine head. Well proportioned with deep chest, good spring of rib, well angulated shoulders and good tail set. Moved out well, maintaining a level top line. Just preferred the overall impression of 1.

3. 20 Fishwich Play it Cool.

Class B. The Pat Mellish Memorial Open Stakes (10,5)

1. 74 Walshaw Brush Strokes.

A mature looking tri colour dog of 3 ¾ years. A most appealing chiselled head with dark eye, elegant arched neck flowing into well lay back of shoulder. Moved like a dream, maintaining level top line, slashing tail and drive. Excellent coat and condition.

2. 59 Balvenie Blue Sensation.

A blue belton dog of 3 years 3 months. A handsome, masculine dog with a masculine head carrying good muscle throughout, well angulated both front and rear. Another excellent coat in great condition. Moved well, just not the quite the same drive as 1.

3. 66 Tatterset Golden Sunrise.

Anne Harding (Cumbersett)

English Setter Society of Wales

Championship Show

Sunday 10^th April 2022

The Shrewsbury Sports Village, Shrewsbury 

It was an honour to be asked to judge at the English Setter Society of Wales Ch Show. A good well run show with a robust committee of good workers in an excellent new venue. A good way to make my final judging of this beautiful breed. I enjoyed the dogs immensely, five males really stood out for me having the construction, that I look for in any gundog. I was looking for masculine, not overdone dogs with your glorious English Setter head, set on good necks let into well made bodies, and some strength in movement to see them through a day out working.  My husband has been lucky to be able to work all our dogs, and even though most people today may only show, we must never forget or try to change the original standard designed for a working dog.

I would have like to have seen many more decent fronts, many had the lay of shoulder, but lacked length and angulation in the upper arm, which did not put enough dog in front of the shoulder, because of the lack of angulation in the upper arm it also changes the movement in the forehand, the dogs have shorter choppy movement and often also toe-in. This is what happens when you get a Gundog All-rounder, lots of us are construction freaks!!

My co-judge Val Watkin and I were in agreement in judging Best in Show we both liked the two exhibits equally well, both really filled the eye, so we let the Referee Mrs Baker make the decision, the dog taking Kemish’s Best In Show, Mrs Danks-Sh Ch Ravensett Work Of Art At Alolfrana, with Mrs F Grimsdell’s Tattersett Dark Honey JW taking Reserve Best In Show. Best Puppy went to Mrs L Taylor’s Puppy Dog Wansleydale  Maybee. Best Veteran went to   Mrs S Cole’s male  Sorbus Storm Ryder JW.

Puppy Dog 3 (2ab)

1^st Taylors, Wansleydale Maybee, stood alone but what a cracker, 10 month blue belton, really good balanced outline, kind and gentle masculine head,

Good eye, excellent nose, good dentition, clean neck set into well made forehand, good through the  ribs with spring depth and length, loin short and strong , good topline tailset & carriage, rear end well muscled. Good second thigh, moved out freely and soundly in excellent coat. Best Puppy in Show.

Veteran Dog  (2ab)

1^st  Cole’s Sorbus Storm Ryder JW, 7 ½ year old orange belton, Good masculine headed dog, set on clean neck, let into good topline, decent forehand, ribs that spring depth & length, loin strong well set tail good use on the move, good first & second thigh, strong legs and tight feet, a sound mover in decent coat. I was told I did him very well as a baby pup of 6 months, showed the promise that was there 7 years ago. The only dog in Show that I had judged before.

2^nd Taylor & Atyeo’s Samelen Harris Tweed, 7 ½ year old Orange Belton, liked his well made head, soundly constructed through the body with good angles fore and aft, excellent through the ribs, little longer in loin than 1, good topline and tailset, good angles and muscles to the rear, well boned legs and feet, moving out soundly, not the coat of 1.

Junior Dog 3 (1 seen ab)          

1^st Stewarts Tattersett Golden Sunrise, Orange Belton of 13 months, excellent balanced outline, gentle masculine head, excellent eye, nose and bite, good skull, clean neck, set into well laid shoulder, I would have liked more angulation in the upper arm. Excellent topline and tailset, well made through the ribs, with spring depth & length. Strong loin, well muscled rear with good second thigh, in super coat, drove out well on good legs and feet.

2^nd Tucker’s, Mariglen Nightwish For Walshaw,15 month blue belton, most pleasing head, good eye, nose bite, gentle expression, clean neck set into well made forehand, ribs not so rounded as 1, but with good depth and length, loin strong, nice angles and muscle to rear, moved out well on good legs and feet, in pleasing coat.

3^rd Taylor’s Keniletter Kokoa.

Yearling Dog 1 new 2 seen.

1^st Wilkinson’s Phenset Firestorm, 23 month orange belton, liked his good masculine head, kind eye, excellent nose and good bite, good proportions to skull and muzzle, excellent neck set into pleasing forehand, well made through the ribs with spring depth & length, strong loin, good topline, tail a little high on the move for me, well made rear with good muscle to 1^st  & 2^nd thigh, sound mover on good legs and feet, in good coat.

2^nd  Tucker’s, Mariglen Nightwish For Walshaw.

3^rd Taylor’s Keniletter Kokoa   

Novice Dog 1 new 1 seen

1^st Taylor’s Wansleydale Maybee.

2^nd Carr’s, Balvenie Blue Lagoon, 2 ½ year old blue belton, pleasing outline, good masculine head, with pleasing proportions, nice eye and nose, I would have liked more angulation to the forehand, good through the ribs with spring depth and length, strong loin & topline, well set and carried tail, excellent rear quarters with good muscle to 1^st & 2^nd thighs, drove out well from the rear on good legs and feet in pleasing coat.

Graduate Dog 6 new 1 seen

1^st ‘s Tattersett Rainbow Legacy, 2 year old Orange Belton, good balanced outline, excellent headed dog, set on good neck and pleasing forehand construction, ribs had spring depth & length, strong topline and loin, tail carried a little high for me on the move, well angulated and muscled rear end, good bone tight feet moved out really soundly in excellent coat.

2^nd Cattion & Cook’s Valsett Starlite Sky Storm With Ferngate, 2 year old Tri, excellent outline and balance, gentle masculine head,, with good eye, nose and bite, pleasing forehand, ribs good, 1’s a little better, short back strong loin, good rear end well muscled , moved out well on good legs and feet, a sound mover, in pleasing coat.

3^rd Kelly’s Edge Of Dreams At Archenset.

Post Graduate Dog5 new (1ab)

1^st Wilson’s Ravensett Giovanni, 3 ½ year old orange belton, liked his balanced outline, well made gentle masculine head set on excellent neck, let into well laid shoulder, would have liked a little more angulation to the upper arm, good through the ribs with spring depth & length, loin could be a fraction shorter, strong topline and well set and carried tail, used well on the move. Rear end well angulated and muscled, good bone to legs, tight feet, sound mover, in excellent coat.

2^nd Johnston’s, Wansleydale Beguiled Of Loonbrae, Tri of nearly 3 ½ years,   good balanced outline, gentle head, good eye and nose, set on clean neck, 1’s forehand a little more angulated, he was well made through the ribs, with spring depth & length, good topline and loin, well set and carried tail, pleasing rear end with good 1^st & 2^nd thigh, well boned legs and good feet, drove out well from rear, in pleasing coat.

3^rd Williams Bournehouse Gamekeeper.

Mid Limit Dog5 new (3 ab)

1^st  Felton Blyth’s Felsett Bugatti Blue, blue belton of 5 years, nothing over the top, but all nicely put together, gentle expression with good eye and decent nose, beautiful neck set into well made forequarters, ribs that had spring depth & length, good topline, tailset and carriage, tail used well on the move. Excellent rear end, well muscled and angulated, moved out well on good legs and feet, in super coat and feathering.

2^nd Kelly’s, Cornsett The Wise One, light tri of three years , noble masculine head, pleasing head proportions, set on excellent neck, not quite the forequarters of 1, well made through the ribs, with spring depth & length, strong topline good tailset & carriage, well muscled rear a little down on pasterns, good bone, moved out reasonably in excellent coat with good feathering.     

Limit Dog 8 new (3 ab)

1^st Normansell’s Latin Lover, 4 year old blue belton, good balanced outline, not overdone anywhere, you have to use your hands to appreciate his good lines, very pleasing head with good eye, good nose, correct bite, set on clean neck set into decent forequarters, excellent through the rib, with spring depth & length, strong topline and loin, well set and carried tail, used well on the move, well muscled and angulated rear with decent 1^st & 2nd thighs, good bone and tight feet, toes in a little in front, drives dwell from the rear, in good coat and feathering. Dog Reserve CC.

2^nd Lawson’s, Wansleydale Dorian Gray JW, 4 year old Tricolour, another pleasing dog , again not overdone anywhere, but nicely put together, 1 had slightly better forequarters he had good lay of shoulder, upper arm could have had more angulation, good through ribs,  with decent depth and length, spring of 1 slightly better, short strong loin good topline and tailset and carriage, used well on the move, presented in superb coat, excellent legs and feet, toes in a little in front drives well from the rear.

3^rd Arkley’s, Harsett Flashdance.

Open Dog 6 new (1ab)

1^st Danks-Kemish’s, Sh Ch Ravensett Work Of Art At Alolfrana, 5 year old Orange Belton.  Just loved his outline and overall balance, not exaggerated in any area and moving true because of good conformation.  Gentle masculine head, good eye, nose, teeth, clean neck set into well made forequarters, excellent ribs with spring depth & length, short loin, strong topline, well set and carried tail, good muscles and angulation to rear with decent 1^st & 2^nd thighs, moved out soundly on good legs and feet in superb coat and furnishings. My Dog CC , and on the Referee’s choice Best of Breed. My Co Judge and liked both liked the others choice equally so we decided that the Referee could choose Best of Breed.

2^nd Williams’, Bournehouse Secret Admirer, Tri colour of nearly 3 years, very balanced outline, well presented and handled, beautiful gentle head, good eye, nose and teeth, clean neck set into well made forehand,, ribs had spring depth & length, topline and loin strong, well set & carried tail, good angulation and muscle to rear, excellent legs, feet on 1 a little tighter, moved out well in great coat with good furnishings.

3^rd Romeo-Dieste’s, Goldbirch Wings Of Glory For Hopevalley.

Carole A Coode – Judge

It was an honour to judge bitches at the English Setter of Wales Championship Show. Thank you to my stewards and the committee etc for making me so welcome. i had the pleasure of going over some quality bitches,
presentation was excellent albeit some unfortunately were going through coat change.

Minor Puppy Bitch 3 one A
1st Loake’s Goldbirch Hearts Desire
The minute she entered the ring she was showing herself off, tail wagging . Such a pretty tri, refined head with desired expression, good bone strait front, excellent body with enough angulation front and rear without exaggeration, carried herself well on the move with lovely slashing tail action , loved
everything about her, Reserve CC
2nd Williams Bournehouse Secret Desire
Very pretty blue, feminine head with soft expression, good bone legs and feet, strait front, good ribs and body, moved soundly, again beautifully presented.
3rd Jennings Sharman’s Wansleydale Mayfly
Junior Bitch 6 1A
1st Wale’s Chanina Golden Rose
Lovely orange, sweet feminine head dark eyes, good bone and feet, good ribs, overall good body balanced throughout, strode out with drive and good carriage, excellent presentation shown in full bloom.
2nd Hutchinson’s Monaysbridge Iris
Feminine pretty blue, elegant in outline with good bone, reachy neck, strait front, well angulated behind, moved out well with good head carriage, a little more ring training would show her to her best.
3rd Dennis’s Mariglen Unwrapped
Yearling bitch 2
1st Dennis’s Mariglen Unwrapped
Tri, good head and eye, deep chest, strong bones, good depth of chest, well bodied , well angulated quarters, a sound true mover. 
2nd Smith’s Gold Mercury Beauty of Style
Blue, sadly this girl was not handled to advantage to show off her qualities, nice head, dark eyes, good bone and body, rather erratic on the move, but ok when settled.
Novice Bitch 6 1 A 1W
1st Loake’s Goldbirch Hearts Desire
2nd Wale’s Chanina Golden Rose
3rd Dykes Caleydene Connection
Graduate Bitch 6 1 A
1st Wale’s Chianin Golden Rose
2nd Dobbie’s Tattersett Swiss Storm of Suthron
Pretty blue, sweet head, elegant throughout with good front, quarters, moved soundly, not in her best coat today.
3rd Darley’s Severnsett Dark Angel
Post Graduate Bitch 6
1st McCabes Rachdale Ribbons and Bows
very attractive orange, sweat feminine head, soft expression, overall pleasing in outline, adequate angulation both front and rear, moved soundly with good topline and carriage, loved her elegance and type.
2nd Felton Blyth’s Wansleydale Sky Angel at Felsett
Blue, again lovely feminine head, soft expression, similar applies to first,moved out soundly on the move.
3rd Dykes Wansleydale Bedazzled at Caleydene
Mid Limit Bitch 6 3 A
1st Pitts Wandsfell Dream of Me
Another very feminine girl, sweetest of heads, reachy neck, good shoulders,correct bone neat feet, good body properties, moved out with good diving action, shown n good coat.
2nd Taylor’s Wansleydale Bizzie Bee
Nice type, tri, built on slightly bigger lines than first, pleasing head, good eye, altogether well balanced with good angulation font and rear, strong bone, moved soundly
3rd Walker’s Wansleydale Chartruese for Hathermere
Limit Bitch 7 3 A
1st Grimsdell’s Tattersett Dak Honey
today this orange girl stood out as the complete picture, feminine head, reachy neck with good lay of shoulder, good depth of chest, good bone and strait font, overall well balanced throughout,
correct angulation front with strong quarters, strode out on the move with good head carriage, shown in full bloom and expertly handled. CC and Res BIS
2nd Rumble’s Jotunheim Ooh La La
Quality orange, good head and eye, strong, bone, good body properties, a sound mover, shown in good coat.
3rd Coltons Rowanmyle Gude Blue Bonnet
Open Bitch 7 2 A 1st Dennis’s Harris Morgans Sh.Ch. Gemsett Ice Cold in Alex at
Mariglen JW
A worthy Sh.Ch. everything has been said about her quality, moved out well carrying herself with style and and her usual slashing tail action. Today she just lacked her full coat.
2nd Loake’s Rachdale Painted Lace Goldbirch
Another blue quality bitch, loved her head and expression, overall good body balance and outline, strong bone , strait front, clean neck into good lay of shoulder, shown in gleaming coat, today moved soundly but not with the verve Iv seen her before.
3rd Richads Bournehouse Secret Love

Judge Mrs.Val Watkin

Sunday 10 April 2022

It was an honour to be asked to judge the Pat Mellish Memorial Stakes at the English Setter
Society of Wales, Breed Championship Show. I would like the say thank you to the Officers,
Committee for their hospitality, the stewards for keeping me in check and to the Exhibitors
for allowing me to go over their dogs.

Class A The Pat Mellish Special Yearling Stakes 6/8
1. Loakes – Goldbirch Hearts Desire
Nearly 12 month old Tri bitch, nicely presented with long and silky coat with good
feathering. A melting expression with a correct almond shaped dark eye in a
beautiful female head. Good reach of neck, slightly arched at crest, flowing into a
level top line. Moved with a free and graceful action. Good tight feet
2. Grimsdell – Tattersett Dark Amber
13 month old orange bitch, well ribbed up in good coat, short coupled. Was a little
hesitant when first moved out but once she got into her stride moved with grace and
drive. Good tight feet. Preferred the head of 1.
3. Dykes – Caleydene Connextion

Class B The Pat Mellish Memorial Open Stakes 4/8
1. Lawson – Wansleydale Dorian Gray JW
Tri dog that was well presented in full coat. Moved with grace and drive around the ring
keeping a clean outline. Beautiful head and expression with a dark oval eye. A good
reach of neck into a well laid back shoulder, good depth of chest and a strong level
topline. Good tail carriage on the move.
2. Normansell – Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie (Imp ITA)
Blue dog not in as good as coat as one but has a long, lean reach of neck flowing into a
strong level topline, he didn’t move as well as one. Lovely melting expression.
3. Darley/Darley – Sevensett Dark Angel

Judge Jackie Corfield

Championship Show

26^th September 2021

I would like to start by thanking the committee for inviting me and exhibitors for their entry in these

Difficult times, I must not forget to thank my Steward for giving up his time to be with us on the day.

Just a few observations I feel we need to watch for the future of our breed, I was disappointed with

incorrect mouths and gay tails also lack of bone and substance .

I know that we have had 18mths out of the ring and handlers and dogs need to get back into the

swing of things  please listen to your judge when they are  giving  instructions.

Minor Puppy (1) 1^st Williams Richecca Midwinter , promising  nicely made tri puppy, with lovely head

and expression ,  straight front with good  bone and neat feet,  nice length of neck which fits cleanly

into his shoulders , good angulation  front and rear , short hocks. Strong topline with good tail

carriage he held on the move, moved steady .well-presented and gently  handled.

Puppy (1) 1^st Simpsons  Dalreavoch Rip Van Winkle, blue belton puppy with a gentle head and eye,

Strong bone with a straight front slight arched neck leading cleanly into angulated shoulders, well

ribbed and good body, short strong loin and  level topline , strong quarters ,short hocks correct tail

set which he kept on the move ,sound steady movement , well presented and handled. Best puppy

dog and Best puppy in show

Veteran (2,1) 1^st Codlton Sodalitas High Havoc over Ennydloc , what can be said about this 10 1/2ys

orange gentleman a Credit to his owner and breeder , full of breed type ,substance ,bone ,body,

good angulation ,still a strong topline with well set tail carriage held on the move, topped with a

gentle head and expression and although slower on the move still so sound and true foot fall , with

happy wagging tail. Best Veteran in show

Junior (1) 1^st  Wilkinson Phenset Firestorm ,young orange belton boy with pleasing head and eye ,

With good bone and feet, well bodied  moved sound and steady , in good coat and

Condition,

Yearling (1)  Derry  Balvenie Blue Sensation , a quality blue belton boy with a  beautiful head, oval

Skull, good depth of muzzle with a glint of mischief in his eye, carried on a elegant neck, cleanly

joining  his  angulated shoulders  strong bone, good depth and well sprung ribs , short loin leading  to

strong angulated quarters , short hocks which he used on the move ,happy sound movement with

tail nicely set on.

Maiden (1) 1^ST  CIaputa  Wansleydale Skyfall, nicely headed young man , well angulated  ,nicely

bodied , in good coat and condition, moved sound and steady.

Novice (1) 1^st  Kelly  Edge of Dreams at Archenset , 2 yrs tri dog whom has a pleasing head and gentle

Eye, straight front with strong bone, well ribbed and good depth , strong level topline, with correct

Angulation  in shoulders and quarters which he used to move sound and steady round the ring ,well

Presented

2^nd CIaputa  Wansleydale Skyfall    as above

Undergraduate  (1) 1^st Pearson  Sunsprake  Close To The Edge at Yessandi ,nicely made  young

orange dog with pleasing head ,gentle dark eye ,strong neck leading  to  lay back of shoulder ,good

body, level topline ,  correct tail set which he kept on the move, moved sound and steady in good

coat and condition

Graduate (4)  1^st  Darley  Severnsett Firecracker, quality tri,   who carries a handsome head with kind

Expression, straight front good bone , strong neck with slight arched leading to angulated  quarters,

well ribbed with good ribs. Level topline and short strong loin ,angulated quarters ,short hocks ,

sound on the move with lashing tail carried level. Just needs to mature which he has lots of time to

1. Well presented

2^nd Watts Walshaw  Brushstrokes , Half-brother to first , slighter built ,but well made with

a pleasing head and expression, well bodied with strong level topline ,short strong loin, good

quarters, moved steady and at one with his handler ,in good coat and condition  well presented

3^rd Cielecki  Bramstorm  Red  Admiral  at  Annapurna

Post Grad (3) 1^st  Atyeo & Taylor   Samelen Comeback  Special , beautiful headed blue ,lovely dark

eye, moderately deep muzzle .  straight front, strong bone , with good depth and well ribbed ,

angulated  shoulders, strong topline  and loin, moderated angulation to his quarters ,short hocks

which he used to move sound and steady round the ring keeping his tail level with happy action ,

pressed for top honours ,well presented and handled .

2^nd  Normansell  Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie(imp)  blue boy who has improved since I last judged

Him, pleasing head, good depth and body ,strong  top line ,leading to strong angulated quarters

which he used to move  soundly round the ring

3^rd   Wilson  Ravensett Giovanni

Mid Limit (3) 1^st  Alolfrana   Memphis Rock , quality tri dog , full of breed type, starting with his

Masculine head ,with oval skull, moderate depth of muzzle, straight front, strong bone neat feet,

good depth and well ribbed, good neck fitting neatly  into his angulated shoulders, level topline and

strong loin, angulated quarters ,short hocks which he used to move soundly and steady round the

ring with level tail set , well presented. Pleased to award him the RCC , I

2^nd  Simpson Dalreavoch  Northern Dancer , another quality blue dog with good bone and substance

straight front, neat feet ,  length of neck cleanly fitted into angulated shoulders ,  strong topline with

short loin , well angulated  quarters which he used to move soundly with correct tail carriage  , well

presented and  handled

3^rd  Lawson  Wansleydale  Dorian Grey JW

Limit (3,1abs) 1^st Williams  Bournehouse Secret Admirer , which I have been since seeing this quality

tri  as a puppy , he’s a handsome head with moderate depth of muzzle , oval skull ,kind gentle

eye, strong  quality bone ,staright front with beautiful neat feet, good depth and well ribbed, strong

level topline with short loin, strong well angulated quarters,  short hocks which he used to move

with soundness and power round the ring, correct tail carriage ,well-handled and presented ,in

full coat and good condition. Pleased to award him his 3^rd CC and title , with agreement with my co-

judge he was Best In Show

2^nd Brown  Mariglen   Night  Manager at Yendorlech , nice type to this boy with a handsome head

who unfortunately wasn’t happy to be gone over ,moved sound and steady

open (4,1) 1^st Derry ShCh Hawklawn Khamsin at Balvenie JW , quality worthy champion orange

who was my RCC winner last time I judged , my comments remain the same he’s matured nicely,

nice head and expression  with good depth and well ribbed, strong topline with correct tail set ,

moved  soundly round the ring ,in full coat, well  muscled in good condition well handled and

presented

2^nd Jennings-Sharman& Sharman   Canteris Cool for Catz JW , Blue with a handsome head and

expression, straight front,good bone   well ribbed with good topline , sound steady on the move in

full coat and good condition

3^rd Danks-Kemish  ShCh Ravensett Work of Art at Alolfrana

Ellen Loynd (Judge)

Championship Show

26th September 2021

Thank you for the opportunity to judge at this well run show. Although the entry was small there were some quality exhibits.  A couple of things that did worry me in the breed was one or two incorrect mouths and the lack of muscle tone.  Some movement left a lot to be desired, lacking impulsion. They should be a free moving breed with a graceful action and lashing tail.

BITCHES

Minor Puppy (1)

1st – Wale’s – Chanina Golden Rose – 8 month old orange with a fabulous head and eye, an expression to die for. Excellent neck leading into well laid shoulder, straight front, well bent stifles. Super tail and set, correct oval bone, moved out well on an even stride. Best Puppy bitch.

Puppy (1)

1st – Dennis’s – Mariglen Unwrapped – Tri with again a lovely head and expression, with nice eyes, straight front, level topline and correct tail set. Lovely coat and colour. Not the lay back of shoulder that I like to see.

Veteran (2)(1)

1st – Mortimer’s – Phlerdor Heart Of Gold – 7 years old in lovely condition, she has a pretty head and expression, well bodied with a good topline. Correct angulation all through, would just like tighter feet. Moved well.

Junior (1)

1st – Danks-Kemish’s – Mandyset Fame And Fortune At Alolfrana – Blue built on racey lines, not the body or bone for an English of this age, would prefer a better lay of shoulder. A short upper arm gives her a hackney action in front on the move. Lovely colour.

Yearling (2)

1st – Felton-Blyth’s – Wansleydale Sky Angel At Felsett – Another blue who has a lovely head and expression, good neck and shoulders, short back, well balanced fore and aft, moves a little close behind for me.

2nd – Owen’s – Beechanger Isabelina At Cornsett – A bit too strong in the head for me but she has good bone, lay of shoulder and forearm angulation is correct. Bigger all over than the winner although she moved with a lashing tail she lost her topline in profile, which spoilt her outline.

Maiden (1)

1st – Dennis’s – Mariglen Unwrapped

Novice (2)

1st – Felton-Blyth’s – Wansleydale Sky Angel At Felsett

2nd – Owen’s – Beechanger Isabelina At Cornsett

Graduate (5)(1)

1st – McCabe’s – Rachdale Ribbons Of Pearls – Light orange with a lovely head, eyes could be darker. Correct bone, stands on tidy feet, excellent topline.  Good tail and set. Moved okay.

2nd – Mortimer’s – Phlerdor Will Of The Wisp – Heavier all through than the winner, but she has good angles to front and rear, moved out well in profile but a bit close behind.

3rd – Dykes’s – Wansleydale Bedazzled At Caleydene

Post Graduate (2)(1)

1st – Thacker’s – Hartsett Vanity Fair – Beautiful head and expression with lovely eyes.  Fine in bone which gives her a narrow front. Good return of upper arm and well bent stifles. Tail set a little low, moved okay.

Mid Limit (2)

1st – Colton’s – Rowanmyle Gude Blue Bonnet Ennydloc – Elegant blue with correct length to neck and lay of shoulder. Level topline with excellent tail set. Well off for bone. Nice bend to stifle, moved out well keeping a level topline. Delighted to be able to award her the RCC.

2nd – Wale’s – Wansleydale Magic Rose JW – Orange carrying too much weight which spoilt her overall  outline. Good bone well bent stifles, not the shoulders of the winner.

Limit (1)

1st – Williams’s – Bournehouse Precious Dream – Another orange who was carrying too much weight which makes her roll. She has a lovely classic head and expression, straight front with good lay back of shoulder, good return of upper arm.  Excellent bone and feet. Well bent stifle, she is precise on the move keeping a level topline . Shown in excellent coat.

Open (2)

1st – Dennis, Harris & Morgan’s – Gemsett Ice Cold In Alex At Mariglen JW – Very close decision between these two oranges. Classic head and expression into a long neck with a good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Well bent stifle held her topline in profile .Moved with a lashing tail. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Glad I was able to award her the CC and later RBIS agreed along with my co-judge.

2nd – McCabe’s – Sh Ch Rachdale Elegance Jw – Another classic bitch, lovely head and kind expression, built on similar lines to winner has all the essentials.  For me moves a little close behind.

Judge Ruth Martin

My thanks to the Officers and committee of the English Setter Society of Wales for inviting me to judge the stakes classes at their Breed Club Championship show on Sunday 26^th September 2021. It really was a great honour.

I am also very grateful to the exhibitors who entered under me, giving me the chance to place my hands on some top winning dogs, and who took my decisions in a sporting manner.

Many thanks also to my very able steward.

The Pat Mellish Memorial Special Yearling Stakes 5 (0)

1^st Derry’s Balvenie Blue Sensation, 23 months old blue dog who stood out in the class.  Nicely chiselled head with kind expression, low set ears and strong arched neck leading into very good shoulders. Very well off for bone with a great front and nice tight feet.  Nicely ribbed body with deep chest, lovely angulation front and rear and a correct tail carriage.  Moved out well from strong hocks, holding his topline as he went. Completed the picture with a full coat and presented to perfection.

2^nd Wale’s Chanina Golden Rose, just 8 months old, this orange bitch showed herself off like a veteran.  Pretty head with the darkest of eyes and a gentle expression, another with a lovely neck and good shoulder placement. When stood she is very compact and well angulated, very well off for bone without being heavy, a nice straight front and the neatest of feet. In very good coat for a youngster. Another with a correct tail carriage, she moved well and true which secured her this place amongst some very good competition.

3^rd Pearson’s Sunsprake Close to the Edge at Yessandi.

The Pat Mellish Memorial Open Stakes 13 (2)

A lovely big class with quality exhibits, I had to split hairs on the day and wish I had place cards for all of them.

1^st Darley’s Severnsett Firecracker, 2 year old tricolour dog.  I have not seen this lad before but he caught my eye as I was making my first assessment. He has the most beautiful head with dark expressive eyes. His neck is strong and his front is straight with a good depth of chest.  He has heavy bone without losing any elegance and the tightest of feet, short coupled and very well muscled, when stood he looks so very well balanced with good angulation.  Shown in excellent coat. Held himself well on the move with correct topline and slashing tail.

2^nd Danks-Kemish’s Sh Ch Ravensett Work of Art at Alolfrana Beautiful orange dog of 4 years old who I have placed well before.  His head is well moulded with the darkest of eyes, well set ears and another lovely arched neck into a good layback of shoulder. Deep chest and strong legs with the tightest of feet, very well ribbed up, great angulation and correct tail carriage.  Looked an absolute picture when stacked, very well presented as always.  Sadly, today he didn’t move as well as I have seen him go, which was a great shame as he is a very worthy show champion.

3^rd Normansell’s Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie (Imp).

Ruth Martin (Judge)

Memorial Stakes

26th September 2021

My thanks to the Officers and committee of the English Setter Society of Wales for inviting me to judge the stakes classes at their Breed Club Championship show on Sunday 26^th September 2021. It really was a great honour.

I am also very grateful to the exhibitors who entered under me, giving me the chance to place my hands on some top winning dogs, and who took my decisions in a sporting manner.

Many thanks also to my very able steward.

The Pat Mellish Memorial Special Yearling Stakes 5 (0)

1^st Derry’s Balvenie Blue Sensation, 23 months old blue dog who stood out in the class.  Nicely chiselled head with kind expression, low set ears and strong arched neck leading into very good shoulders. Very well off for bone with a great front and nice tight feet.  Nicely ribbed body with deep chest, lovely angulation front and rear and a correct tail carriage.  Moved out well from strong hocks, holding his topline as he went. Completed the picture with a full coat and presented to perfection.

2^nd Wale’s Chanina Golden Rose, just 8 months old, this orange bitch showed herself off like a veteran.  Pretty head with the darkest of eyes and a gentle expression, another with a lovely neck and good shoulder placement. When stood she is very compact and well angulated, very well off for bone without being heavy, a nice straight front and the neatest of feet. In very good coat for a youngster. Another with a correct tail carriage, she moved well and true which secured her this place amongst some very good competition.

3^rd Pearson’s Sunsprake Close to the Edge at Yessandi.

The Pat Mellish Memorial Open Stakes 13 (2)

A lovely big class with quality exhibits, I had to split hairs on the day and wish I had place cards for all of them.

1^st Darley’s Severnsett Firecracker, 2 year old tricolour dog.  I have not seen this lad before but he caught my eye as I was making my first assessment. He has the most beautiful head with dark expressive eyes. His neck is strong and his front is straight with a good depth of chest.  He has heavy bone without losing any elegance and the tightest of feet, short coupled and very well muscled, when stood he looks so very well balanced with good angulation.  Shown in excellent coat. Held himself well on the move with correct topline and slashing tail.

2^nd Danks-Kemish’s Sh Ch Ravensett Work of Art at Alolfrana Beautiful orange dog of 4 years old who I have placed well before.  His head is well moulded with the darkest of eyes, well set ears and another lovely arched neck into a good layback of shoulder. Deep chest and strong legs with the tightest of feet, very well ribbed up, great angulation and correct tail carriage.  Looked an absolute picture when stacked, very well presented as always.  Sadly, today he didn’t move as well as I have seen him go, which was a great shame as he is a very worthy show champion.

3^rd Normansell’s Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie (Imp).

Sheree Parrish (Judge)

Championship Show

7 TH APRIL 2019

Thank you to the Officers and committee for my invitation to judge Dogs at their Ruby Anniversary show and to my 2 stewards who assisted me throughout the day.

With the agreement of my co-judge the main winners were;

BIS       – SH CH Wansleydale Star Queen of Glenmaurangi

RBIS     – SH CH Rachdale Sea Fever JW

BPIS     – Alolfrana Sugar’n Spice at Lynwood

BVIS     – SH CH Hartsett Cherry Bee JW

A clean outline and elegance are amongst many of the characteristics asked for in the standard. Combined together they give a lovely first impression to a judge in the ring and what I was hoping to find among the dogs today.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (3,2)

1. Owen’s Cornsett You my Everything

Well bodied 8 month orange shown in good coat. Balanced head with dark eye. Handled better than his litter brother today who stood second. Moved steadily for a baby, using his tail.

2. Kelly’s Cornsett the Wise One who gave his handler a hard time as babies sometime do! and thus was difficult to fully assess. Attractive colour.Good reach of neck. He was not as far on in body properties  as his litter mate and was a little unsteady on the move, and therefore placed as such today.

PUPPY DOG (5,1)

1. Danks-Kemish’ Samelan GI Blues at Alolfrana

Blue dog nearly 12 months. Balanced head with good eye colour, nicely bodied and shown in good coat. Although he moved happily his front is loose at the moment, and this showed   when coming towards me. Preferred his tail set and bend of stifle to my second. Best Puppy Dog.

2. Bryant and Hollis’ Sivamoon Storm Trooper for Phenset

10 month tri boy. Slightly heavier in head than 1 but with good eye colour. Well bodied and shorter coupled . However his tail set not quite as good and this reflected  in his  higher tail carriage whilst on the move.

3. Taylor and Atyeo’s Samelan Come back Special

VETERAN DOG (2)

1. Colton’s Sodalitas High Havoc over  Ennydloc

8 year old orange shown in good coat and condition for his age. Masculine head with dark eye. Well boned, good top line and correct tail set. Balanced picture  when set up. Moved out well using his tail correctly.

2. Hutchinson’s Mariglen Dancing Brave over Monaysbridge.

Tri at nearly 9. He has a lovely head with a sweet expression. Correct top line and tail set. Not the same overall condition and movement as my winner with his front feet and bend of stifle letting him down.

JUNIOR DOG (3,1)

1. Phillip’s Glenmaurangi Star Man

16 month tri, Clean in outline,good length of neck, well balanced, and nicely bodied for age, with a level top line and correct tail set. Good bend of stifle. Nicely muscled. Moved steadily  using his tail well.

2. Wright’s Sorbus Dance the Night Away

Orange, not long in junior.  Slightly broader in skull and not the maturity or condition of my winner. Short  coupled, would like him to be  carrying a little more weight. Lifted his tail today on the move.

 YEARLING DOG (5)

1. Taylor’s Wansleydale Quicksilver

22 month tri shown in lovely condition and coat. Clean balanced picture when stood with good reach of neck and a strong top line, short coupled ,correct tail set .Moved happily around the ring  using his tail  correctly  in line with his back.

2. Kelly’s Alolfrana Memphis Rock

Another tri, balanced in outline with a lean  head and good eye. Correct reach of neck and shoulders. Level  top line. Shown in good coat. Close to one, however did not  move with the same animation and head carriage as my winner.

3. Danks-Kemish’s Ravensett Work of Art at Alolfrana

MAIDEN DOG (2)

1. Danks-Kemish’s Samelan GI Blues at Alolfrana
2. Bryant and Hollis’ Silvamoon Storm Trooper for Phenset

NOVICE DOG (3,1)

1. Bryant and Hollis’ Silvamoon Storm Trooper for Phenset
2. Taylor and Atyeo’s Samelan Come Back Special

Was placed 3^rd in puppy dog.  11 month blue. Balanced lean head with dark eye. Short coupled with good tail set .Shown in good coat however moved a little close behind.

UNDERGRADUATE DOG (2,1)

1. Kelly’s Alolfrana Memphis Rock

GRADUATE DOG (2 )

1. Felton-Blyth’s Felsett Bugati Blue

Blue dog, attractive colour and coat. Lean  head and dark eye. Level  top line , would like more reach of neck and layback of shoulder together with a better bend of stifle. On the move he carried his tail.

2. Jones’ Ravensett Carnelian at Redbornstoke.

2 year old orange giving his handler a hard time both standing and on the move thus difficult to go over fully. Lean  head  with dark eye.  Well rounded bone.  Level top line and correct tail set. Well muscled.  Not shown in the best of coats.

POST GRADUATE DOG (6,1)

1. Schoneville and Derry’s Hawklawn Khamsin at Balvenie JW

Judged this boy as a junior and gave him the class then. Now 2 and a half and maturing nicely.  Lovely clean outline. Good layback of shoulder, deep in chest and level in top line Tight feet. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Best mover in the class,using his tail  and holding his outline on the move.

2. Oliver’s Bramstorm Oberon

Another orange of similar age.  Smaller  overall . Dark  eye , shorter in foreface .Good layback of shoulder and short coupled . Correct tail set. Another shown in good condition. Not the movement of my winner, raising his tail a little.

3. Lawton’s Wandsfell Call the Shots for Oaklaw.

MID LIMIT DOG (3,1)

1. Butler’s Wandsleydale Goldsmith

Lovely orange  shown in good coat and condition. Balanced head with a kind expression. Good reach of neck and layback of shoulder.Deep in body, clean in outline with a correct  tail set. Good bend of stifle, nicely muscled. Moved with drive using his tail.  RCC.

2. Jenning’s Canteris Cool for Catz JW.

Lean, balanced headed blue with a well defined stop . Short coupled with correct top line and tail set, would like a little more depth in body and  unfortunately  not shown in his best coat today, which did not assist  with the overall appearance  when standing, however moved happily using his tail.

LIMIT DOG (6,1 ). 

1. Cole’s Sorbus Storm Ryder JW

Another I have previously judged and placed well. 4 years old orange shown in lovely coat, in good muscular condition and carrying nice weight. Lean in head, masculine without coarseness and  with a kind expression and good eye. Short coupled and moved with drive. Although he has a good top line it needs to be checked as at times he can lose it spoiling the overall outline , as he did today in the final line up for top awards.

2. Carty’s Gamerights Phoenix from the Flame

3 year old tri. Smaller in frame than my winner. Lovely balanced head and expression. shown in  nice  coat and good condition, well muscled. Short coupled, tight feet and level top line. Not the tail set of one and today tended to lift his tail on the move  .

3. Taylor and Atyeo ‘s Samelan Harris Tweed.

OPEN DOG(4,2)  

1. McCabe’s Sh Ch Rachdale Sea  Fever JW

Dark Blue that I gave the RCC last time I judged him. My opinion of him has not changed. He has a lovely lean head and kind eye and expression. Clean in outline, good spring of rib  and well  constructed throughout. Now fully mature  and in full coat he gave  the complete picture when set up. Moved well in the class and challenge and deserved the CC today and then RBIS.

2 Thomson’s Sh Ch Mariglen Fetlar Caspellwynd JW Sh CM

Lighter  blue ,lean in head, with a kind expression. Shown in good coat. but without the finish , the maturity or depth of body of  1. Moved using his tail correctly.

Judge  Maureen Collier

Championship Show

7 April 2019

An enjoyable day at a very well run show celebrating their Ruby Anniversary.  Thank you very much to my 2 efficient stewards.   I was impressed with the final line up of both the dogs and my bitches.                             In full agreement with my co-judge Maureen Collier, the bitches took all the top honours.  BIS SH CH Wansleydale Star Queen of Glenmaurangie,  BPIS Alolfrana Sugar’N’Spice at Lynwood and BV Sh Ch Hartsett Cherry Bee.  I was in full agreement that the dog Sh Ch Rachdale Sea Fever JW, should be RBIS.

My main concern was the quality of the feet. ‘Well padded, tight, with close well arched toes  were the exception.   So many had either hare like feet or round flat feet, usually with nails requiring attention.  Add to this weak pasterns, and when the  dog is  coming towards you, the feet are ‘flapping’, not the elegant picture we require. That said I was very happy with my winners.

Bitches

Minor Puppy 5(1)

1. Alolfrana Sugar’N’Spice at Lynwood . A balanced,  honest,  sound 8 month old, with  level top line and tail set.  She has a long neck to well laid back shoulders. Well muscled throughout.  Free moving with drive and purpose, didn’t put  a foot wrong. BPIS.
2. Vanity Fair . Just 6 months. A really nice pup who pushed 1 hard.  She has a classic head with dark almond shaped eyes.  Such a melting expression. She is well ribbed with correct width and  angulation.  A little apprehensive on the move but must have a bright future.
3. Schoneville & Derry. Kenaiteen Feta Balvenie

Puppy 4

1. Alolfrana Sugar’N’Spice at Lynwood
2. Phlerdor Will of the Wisp. 9.5 month tri, presented a balanced outline with correct lay back of shoulders, deep ribs  and strong muscular thighs. Kind expression, well defined stop. Just right for weight. Moved sound and true.
3. Kenaiteen Feta Balvenie

Veteran  6 (3)

1. Sh CH Hartsett Cherry Bee JW.  A young 10 year old, who moved like a 5 year old, maintaining her top line, striding out and lashing her tail.  Long arched neck, deep in rib, Correct angulation fore and aft. Immaculate presentation and condition.  Well handled.  BVIS
2. SH CH Mandyset Rumour Has It At Decoverly.  Another 10year old.  Kind expression, dark eyes, oval skull.  Muscular neck to correct forequarters,  deep in brisket, short coupled.  Strong muscular hind quarters used on the move.
3. Jennings-Sharman. SH CH Canteris Careless Whisper

Congratulations to these owners for keeping their veterans in such good condition, treasure them.

Junior 3 (1)

• Mariglen Serendipity at Kanietter.  A cracking bitch, when it behaves it will trouble the best.  Head of correct proportions, oval skull, dark expressive eyes, Well defined occiput.  Best of shoulders, deep in rib and short coupled.  Well developed second thigh.  Free positive gait, lashing her short tail.
• Jotunheim Ooh La La. Lovely bitch built on heavier lines.  Preferred the head of 1.  Long muscular neck to well set back shoulders.  Short coupled, strong muscular hind quarters.  Free moving with drive from the hock.

Yearling  7  A quality class

• Grimsdell . Tattersett Dark Honey. A beautiful headed bitch, balanced, with oval skull and low set ears. Long arched neck to the best of shoulders, forearms straight and muscular, as are the hind quarters with well developed 2^nd  Moved with drive and lashing tail.
• Wansleydale Frangelico for Kirkwood. Full of character, kind expression. Low set ears, well defined stop.  Rounded bone, best of angulation, strong over the loins, well bent stifles.  Neat tight feet. True gait,  driving from the hock
• Wansleydale Magic Rose HE

Maiden  1

1 Mariglen Serendipity at Kanietter

Novice

1 Mariglen Serendipity at Kanietter

2. Felton-Blyth. Felsett Angel Eyes. Mature bitch, Correct head proportions with oval skull, low set ears.  Well sprung ribs, short coupled, level topline to well angulated and muscled hind quarters,  which she used on the move.
3. Alolfrana Sugar’N’Spice at Lynwood

Undergraduate 6

1. Beechanger Velvet Crab JW. Beautiful mature bitch. Long fore face, clean oval skull, strong neck to the best of shoulders. Correct length of upper arm.  Deep in rib, strong short couplings to well angulated, muscular hindquarters.  Moved true with drive and animation.
2. Wansleydale Frangelico for Kirkwood
3. Felsett Angel Eyes

Graduate 4 (2)

1. Beechanger Velvet Crab JW

Bryant & Hollis. Phensett Sparks Will Fly.  An elegant bitch to be gone over to be appreciated. Just lost to 1 on depth and maturity.  Long lean head with fab expression. Well set back shoulders, deep in brisket, level topline to correctly angulated hindquarters.  Plenty of drive and parallel gait.

Post Graduate  4 (1)

1. Hartley & Stone. Hartsett Cherry Blossom. What a beautiful, elegant bitch.  Fabulous expression, low ears.  Good rounded bone and neat feet.   Correct angulation and body properties. Immaculate presentation with silky coat.  Moved soundly with high head carriage, especially when on loose lead.
2. Mandyset Oh Boy at Decoverly.  Beautiful type.  Kind expression,  so well constructed.  Best of fore and hind angulation and short coupled.  Feet could be better.
3. Swannery Sweet Dreams

Mid Limit 8(2)

• Taylor & Bridgwater. Wansleydale Yellow Ribbon. Beautiful bitch with kind expression.  Deep in brisket Correctly constructed  with well developed 2^nd  Sweeping stifles, low from hock to her neat feet.  Positive driving action, lashing tail.  Res CC
• Samelen Golden Taffeta. An honest well presented bitch.  With correct lay back of shoulder and well developed hind quarters with correct muscle tone. Correct round spring of rib and carrying right amount of weight.  Moved soundly
• Bournehouse Starry Night at Skippit

Limit 8 (2)

1. Rochdale Elegance JW.  As I looked across the ring this bitch presented a text book balanced outline.  Kind expression with correct shaped eye.   Long strong neck to correctly angulated body . Deep in brisket and long upper arm.  Just didn’t  move as well in the challenge
2. Tattersett Clever Cookie.  A lovely bitch i have admired from the ringside, sadly today lost out on movement.   She is short coupled, well developed body , level topline and short from hock to foot.
3. Benrae Something Beautiful

Open 5 (3)

1. Phillips, Bryant &Watkins. Sh Ch Wansleydale Star Queen of Glenmaurangie. Stunning bitch on top form.  Immaculate presentation, gleaming coat and underneath that coat is a correctly constructed,  well muscled mature bitch. Such ring  presence, she strides out with excellent forward reach, Correct footfall, driving from her well developed hindquarters.  Loved her, no hesitation in awarding CC and BIS
2. Wansleydale Fairie Queen at Bramstorm. So unlucky to meet her sister on such top form.  Long arched neck to well laid back shoulders, deep in chest and correct length of upper arm. Level topline and tail set,  moved soundly using her tail.

Judge Anne Dykes

Championship Show

7 April 2019

Thank you to the Committee of the English Setter Society of Wales for inviting me to judge the Pat Mellish Memorial Stakes Classes at your Championship Show.  I always consider it a great honour to judge our lovely breed and especially so at breed shows. 

I had a lovely entry of quality dogs, all presented in excellent condition, and some decisions were very close.  However, a concern for me was that eyes seem to be getting lighter and this diminishes the wonderful gentle expression of the English setter.

The Pat Mellish Special Yearling Stakes (9,2 ) 

1. Grimsdell’s Tattersett Dark Honey, beautifully balanced, very pretty 18 month o/b bitch. She has a gorgeous feminine head with dark eye giving a gentle expression.  Low set ears and long reach of neck into well laid back shoulders.  Well sprung rib, level topline and well developed second thigh with hocks well let down.  Best mover in the class.

2. Normansell’s Latin Lover Rewind for Larrenie, dark blue boy full of substance and in hard condition. He has a good spring of rib, depth of chest, and tight cat like feet.  Level topline held on the move, with well developed second thigh and short tail.  Moved with drive.

The Pat Mellish Memorial Open Stakes (10,2) 

1. Oliver’s Bramstorm Oberon, did this boy well as a very raw youngster and glad to see he has fulfilled his early promise.  He provides a balanced, elegant outline with a lovely lean head and dark eye giving the gentle setter expression.  Long arched neck into well laid back shoulders, great spring of rib and well off for bone.  Moved soundly with style. 

2. Schoneville & Derry’s Hawklawn Khamsin at Balvenie JW, another quality o/b in heavier mould than my winner. Lovely short coupled boy, full of substance, masculine head and dark eye.  He has great bone and well sprung rib cage and good feet.  Moved well.

Jan Armstrong, Judge

Championship Show

7 April 2019

Minor Puppy (3,1)
1. Hardings Cumbersett Bluebell.
A very elegant feminine baby with all the right attributes. Her head was lean and well proportioned with a soft dark expressive eye. Her neck was clean and arched set into a well laid shoulder. Good front assembly, deep in brisket and a good spring of rib for one so young. She was good to handle and moved very precisely for such a baby using her quarters. BPB and Best Puppy in Show.
2. Wales Wansleydale Magic Rose
A bigger girl more rangy than 1 and will take time to fill her frame. Her head was balanced and lean with a dark well-shaped eye. Good length of neck, strong well-ribbed body and well angulated front and rear. She moved soundly holding her shape and lashing her tail.

Puppy (4,1)
1. Howarths Alolfrana Kansas Kate at Moorbrook.
I loved this bitch’s attitude. She was compact and totally extrovert spanking round the ring with an excellent head carriage and topline. Her head was well-shaped with oval skull and dark eyes. She was good to go over, deep, well-ribbed and short loin with muscular well angulated rear. Front needs to tighten a little, a lot to like about her.
2. Williams’ Skippit Sky Full of Stars.
A very mature young lady for her age. Her head was well-balanced with a decent stop and dark almond eyes and a good depth of muzzle. Her neck was muscular and arched and set into a well laid shoulder. Very deep well-ribbed body and firm muscular rear. She moved soundly – another  promising baby.
3. Bryant and Hollis Phenset Sparks will Fly

Veteran (6,1)
What a lovely class of oldies, making me some difficult decisions. They were all in excellent body condition and were well turned out – a credit to their owners.
1. Harris’ Sh Ch Mariglen Gift Wrapped JW.
A very youthful tri bitch that I have previously admired. She didn’t disappoint on handling. Her head was classy with good proportions and a melting expression. Totally balanced throughout. Good front and rear angulation. Well-bodied and well muscled. She was free and sound on the move holding her shape.
2. Williams’ Sh Ch Lakecastle Princess Royal at Wistaston JW
Another elegant girl with a lovely outline. Her head was very feminine, well shaped with the darkest of eyes. Her neck was clean and arched set into a well laid shoulder. She was good to handle with her strength of body and muscular rear with a good turn of stifle. She moved with a good stride, covering the ground.
3. Mortimer’s Phlerdor Light Fantastic

Junior (3)
1. Hartle’s Hartsett Lady in Grey
A top quality youngster – she was very feminine with a classical head, clean in skull, deep stop and dark almond shaped eyes.. Her neck was clean and arched. Wellanguated front and rear and tight feet. She was good to handle with her firm wellribbed body, strong rear and very stylish free mover.
2. Felton-Blyth’s Felsett Angel Eyes
Another feminine girl of good proportions throughout. Her head was feminine and well shaped. She carried herself well using her neck and holding her shape. She handled well and was a free sound mover.
3. Baker’s Mandyset Look who’s Talking

Yearling
A good class of bitches in different stages of development.
1. Oliver’s Bramstorm Tapestry JW
A very striking tri bitch with a very impressive shape. She was totally balanced and sound in every way. Her head was well-proportioned with an oval skull, low set ears and correct stop and depth of muzzle, together with a gentle expressive eye. Her neck was muscular and clean, shoulder well laid and deep in brisket. Strong body with good well sprung ribs, wide muscular loin and strong rear assembly. A contender for top honours. She moved with ground covering movement and with style.
2. Loakes’ Goldbirch Wings of Desire JW Sh CM.
A stunning young tri bitch, a real show girl enhanced with a mature wellpresented coat. She was very balanced throughout – her head was ultrafeminine with a very bright expression. Her clean neck was set in to well laid
shoulders. Her profile was good, with deep brisket, well-angulated rear and an impressive outline. Her body needs to mature to attain top honours – this won’t take long. She had very free stylish movement holding herself well and lashing her tail.
3. McKiernan’s Ir Ch Bushbane Celtic Prayer

Maiden (2)
Repeat Puppy

Novice (3)
1. 2nd in Junior
2. 2nd in Puppy
3. 3rd in Puppy

Undergraduate (4)
1. Winner of Puppy
2. Owen’s Maroglen Candle in the Wind
Another quality girl. She was balanced throughout. Femnine head of good proportions and soft expression. Clean arched neck, body deep and well ribbed, strong loin and quarters. Sound and stylish on the move.
3. Tompsett’s Bushbane Celtic Heartbeat of Radbrooks

Graduate (4)
1. Taylor’s Wansleydale Margarita
A very well constructed orange girl who was so balanced and sound. Her head was lean and well-proportioned with a She had a dark almond shaped eye. Her neck was arched and a good length. She had a long well aid shoulder with good spring of rib. Her back was short and her quarters firm. She covered the ground well and was well handled.
2. Neath’s Albadora Dusty Pebble
A quality girl very streamlined. Her head was classy and very feminine. Her neck was clean and muscular set cleanly in well laid shoulders. She was good to handle with good front and rear angulation. Strong muscular body. Was free and sound on the move, she just needs a little more confidence.

Post Graduate (4,1)
1. Dennis, Harris and Morgan’s Nattasett Sonata Arctica at Mariglen
(Imp Fin)
A very elegant blue bitch who was totally streamlined. Her head was feminine and clean with a dark soft eye. She had good carriage and handled well; well ribbed and correct angulation front and rear. A little longer than 2 she had fluid ground covering movement, using her tail.
2. Mandyset Oh Boy at Decoverley.
A lovely dark tri bitch so balanced and sound. Her head was well shaped and feminine carried well on clean arched neck. Her shoulder was well laid back, her body deep and short and well ribbed with a muscular rear with good turn of stifle. She moved with a good stride but appeared a bit unsettled.
3. Mortimer’s Phlerdor Heart of Gold

Mid-limit (8,1)
A very competitive class of bitches.
1. McKiernan’s Bushbane Celtic Dream
A top quality girl who was totally balanced and a real extrovert show girl, showing herself to advantage with her ground covering movement and a lashing tail. Her head was well shaped and feminine with a dark expressive eye. She was good to handle with her firm well ribbed body and strong quarters – strong contender for top honours.
2. McCabe’s Rachdale Elegance JW
One of my favourites. She is indeed elegant with her clean flowing lines. Her head is lean and well balanced and feminine. Her neck was clean and arched, good front and rear assembly and firm well ribbed body. She moved well but not as animated as usual – 1 scored on her ground covering movement on the day.
3. Schoneville and Derry’s Balvenie Evita JW

Limit (8,2)
1. Lewis’ Bournehouse Dreamy Days
This orange girl was so elegant and typy – as always from this kennel. I loved her ultra feminine head and expression. Her neck was long and lean set well into a long well laid shoulder. She had a good depth of brisket, well ribbed body, firm loin and rear. She moved well holding her shape. Well presented. RCC.
2. Lloynd’s Crimbledale Seaing Stars
Another top class exhibit who could be taking top awards. She was very well proportioned with a feminine head
carried well on arched neck. She had good front and rear angulation, a deep firm body, strong muscular loin and quarters. A total extrovert with her overall shape and ground covering movement.
3. Hartle’s Hartsett All My Lovin’

Open Bitch
Two top flight exhibits headed this class
1. Taylor’s Sh Ch Wansleydale Queen Bee
Outstanding blue bitch who commanded the ring. She was totally balanced, a real extrovert show girl
who carried herself proudly with her ground covering movement. Her head was feminine and
well-shaped, her long neck flowed in to her well laid shoulder. She handled well with her short back and
muscular rear. She was well off for rear anguation. She moved with a ground covering stride, lashing
her tail. CC and BOB.
2. Dennis and Roffey’s Sh Ch Marglen Xanthe.
Another top flight girl who moved so well and was totally sound and balanced. Her head was lean and
well-proportioned, carried well on a clean arched neck. She was extremely good to handle with her
deep well-ribbed body, deep brisket and good forechest. She was in immaculate coat and body
condition. A close contender.
3. McCabe’s Rachdale Sea Pearl.

Barbara Cherry