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DRIFFIELD
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2003 Irish Setters I
enjoyed judging but this was tinged with sadness as we do
not have any Irish of our own to show now, the beauty of the
breed is a pleasure to behold, however, I did find many dogs
with flat feet, some incorrect bites and many were changing
coat. I was spoilt for choice in the MPD & PGB classes,
which I felt were the most challenging of the day. Movement
was I feel marred by the high wind and flapping tent which
clearly upset some exhibits, the quality of the class
winners was gratifying and the upper classes had such good
dogs to go over thank you for bringing them under me.
MINOR
PUPPY Dog (10 ,0 abs) 1
Condron’s Covarney
Charlston
Strong
class of youngsters this boy is mature and looking more the
part than his equally sound rivals and just had to have the
class today. He
was obviously enjoying his outing and a little bouncy as a
young puppy should be, good outline and coat moved steadily
when settled. BPD 2
Just
a baby but sound and true, good head and reach of neck clean
shoulder, well ribbed back has a good topline and turn of
stifle he moved very well
3
Barker I
liked his outline and head he is only just out and still
very much the baby of the three PUPPY
Dog (9,0 abs) 1
Lewis’ Dotcomsetter Damas
Headed
a trio of pups also shown in the very strong MP class where
it was no disgrace to be Reserve. Good outline neck and
front good feet good shape to quarters short from hock to
heel
2
McVey Lochfrae Ralph Lauren Nice
puppy in outline that did not get his act together in
previous class, good coupling, loved his head. 3
Holley’s
Danaway Discreet Another happy
pup that was obviously having a good time! Good angulation
best of heads already good in topline with excellent
tail set
JUNIOR
Dog (6,1 abs) 1
Edwards Barleydale Lumiere Beautifully
presented good head neck clean lines kept topline on the
move should have a good future ahead
2
Swainston’s Glenvarna Tiberius Not
the substance of 1 but all to like good depth, moved
steadily 3
Williamson’s Corricas Oscar Looked
the baby of the three and was out of coat otherwise good
especially in rear end, he moved well when settled
SPECIAL
YEARLING Dog (13, 1 abs) 1
Penny’s Barnellin Alchemist Sound
moving medium sized youngster with good head and eye good
front and rear construction correct tail set, not glamorous
but sound and true moved very well
2
Copperswood Memories with Valasarch Stylish
in outline with a happy temperament that shone through, good
head well ribbed moved with tail lashing
3
Roffey & Gadsby’s
Karidell Evergreen with Afterglow classic
outline good spring and depth strong quarters moved well
POST
GRADUATE Dog (14,1 abs) 1
Stansfield’s Orstone Manhattan I
watched the handler struggle with this D but he is well made
has a good head and expression well ribbed and deep in
brisket he really did his best to misbehave but did enough
to show he is a quality boy with I suspect a bright future. 2
Carter’s Coppersbrook The Warrior Loved
this dog when stacked just threw the class away on movement
which I was really unable to assess Good outline neck and
shoulder nice over loin and croup to tail strong quarters
and good second thigh
3
Bailey’s Covarney Monello JW Completed
a trio of similarly constructed boys good outline especially
in reach of neck and shoulder
LIMIT
Dog (13,0 abs) 1
Wicks’ Popeswood Pie In The Sky at Birguma This
dog instantly filled my eye, he is a true “Irishman”
soundness and balance topped with a most beautiful head kind
expression good ear set, slight arch to neck which was set
well into shoulder correct topline good front and rear
angulations. Short from hock to heel, good feet, good coat
which was at its best, shown in gleaming condition and good
muscle tone a pleasure to award the CC and BOB
2
Launchbury’s Morchale Highlander JW I
liked this D in all departments he is maturing nicely and
has a an elegant outline, good head and expression strong
quarters, did not have the finish of 1 in coat but I am sure
when this comes in he will challenge the best 3
Edwards Sedrus Solitaire Good
body works and depth short coupling
terrific back end, shown as all this kennels dogs are
in tip top condition OPEN
Dog (7,2 abs) 1
Milligan Bott’s Sh Ch Thendara Don Corleone Unlucky
to meet the winner of limit today & topped a super
class. The presentation of this D is immaculate enhancing
his overall balance he has a good head dark eye and kind
expression he movement is positive and true, a pleasure to
go over. 2
Ritchie Gwendariff Dom Perignon Elegant
with beautiful presentation shown in good condition he is an
impressive boy
3
Kniveton Sh Ch Orstone Interceptor Good
head and eye front & outline, everything to like. . MINOR
PUPPY Bitch (10, 1 Abs) 1
Headed
good class at just over 6 months, she is stylish with a good
outline nothing to hide as her coat is yet to come therefore
her good points were there for all to see, I am sure this is
one of the first of many wins for this very sound baby BPIB 2
Outline
stunning on this young bitch is she continues to develop as
she is now I am sure she will have a bright future! 3
Lewis’ Dotcomsetter
Demoiselle at Kegil
Lovely
outline good front neck and shoulder, maturing nicely PUPPY
Bitch (8,0 abs) 1
Bott’s Anlory Bmibaby Bardonhill Well
made and maturing nicely she is sound with good movement
excellent front assembly, again unfortunately the wind was
causing the tents to flap which was disconcerting for these
young bitches but this girl did well to remain calm
2
Birch’s Moyna Peach Blossom Very
similar in outline to class winner, very pretty in head,
good topline and shoulder strong quarters.
3
D Demoiselle at K
JUNIOR
Bitch (7,1 abs) 1
Begg’s Muharraq
Monique Good
head expression and eye good reach of neck and good in front
she has fore chest and good depth to brisket and although
not as mature as some she is soundly made 2
Roberts Covarney Campari Longer
cast than one but in good coat she is good fore and aft and
moved steadily 3
Wells & Davidson’s Benchmark Scarlet Ribbon A
good place in good company neat and tidy B with good depth
and coupling moved well SPECIAL
YEARLING Bitch (13,1 abs) 1
Waterton’s Lynwater Strands of Silk at Sandsteam JW Lots
to like about this one, although she was not in her best
coat presentation and muscle tone good when her furnishings
arrive I think she will challenge the best she moved well
and has excellent front and rear angulation another with
good fore chest, depth and spring of rib. 2
Stephenson’s Lyngor Wisdom Not
as mature as 1 but in better coat good skull and stop kind
expression, good spring of rib and correct over loin and
croup good tail set movement a compliment.
3
M Monique POST
GRADUATE Bitch (23,5 abs) 1
Barker Bell’s Balintyne Be Good This
Bitch headed a really super class and won for her very
stylish construction she has a good head and eye with kind
expression good fore chest and rib she is deep in the
brisket and well ribbed back, correct coupling with good
width of thigh and turn of stifle A pleasure to award
the Reserve CC
2
Rance & Oakley Caspians Modesty Super
head excellent body and rib good front nice slope to pastern
with good feet movement positive 3
Powis' Amberwave
Spangle A
bigger B than 1 & 2 but I liked her head with dark eye
and neck into clean shoulder good quarters and excellent
feet moved really well LIMIT
Bitch (17, 6 abs) 1
Richardson – Kikavagh Frivola Feminine,
elegant and sound with pleasing head and expression a nice
dark eye and good ear set, her neck flowing into clean
shoulder, good topline which she kept on the move and boy
did she move! In good coat and well presented. She is good
in front with good lay back, deep in brisket well coupled
with good turn of stifle. Please to award the CC.
2
Andrew’s Bonhomie Theme for a Dream Not
in her best coat, but so sound and honest movement was
effortless and a pleasure to watch
3
Frampton Country Belle of Wendover JW Lovely
B with excellent body proportions movement was positive
OPEN
Bitch (8, 1 abs) 1
Stockton Sh Ch Clonageera Inspiration for Kespas Refined
B classic in outline has good body,
good head eye and expression moved really well
2
Henderson Sh Sametsuz Mak’n Mischief Well
made B with excellent spring and coupling she moves well
covering the ground with powerful gait good turn of stifle
and correct use of tail 3
Powis’ Sh Ch Amberwave Dazzle JW Impressive
in outline well sprung rib and good depth movement positive
with driving action AIDINE
HOWES
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