Midland Counties Championship Show

A lovely entry with great depth of quality. However, some things disappointed me - in addition to the perpetual complaint of erratic movement. Too many exhibits were overweight, which spoils the outline, accentuates indifferent shoulders and cannot in any way be classed as 'racy'.

There were three exhibits with a level bite, and a number more with suspect mouths. When considering breeding stock consideration should be given to good feet. Flat feet are not only ugly, but impractical. Thin pads provide no cushioning or spring. Many heads on the males are too heavy over the skull, with short muzzles. The standard asks for 'long and lean'.

Minor Puppy Dog
1st: : ROSS' AUTUMNGLOW ZEPHER
A very nice 6 month old. The best of heads, neck and correct length merging cleanly into good shoulders. Good sternum, spring and depth of ribs, loin and croup. Wide rear quarters with good bend of stifles. Moved steadily with good length of stride. Best Puppy
2nd: : ROSE-HAY & HAY'S CATALUNA COME AWAY WITH ME TO SHAUNAVON taf naf
Another well made youngster. Good angulation back and front. Nice depth and spring of rib. Moved well on better feet than 1st.
3rd: : GLITHERO'S COPPERSHELL COMIC STORY
Puppy Dog
1st: : WADE'S RONZALDA DON PASQUALE
Not one to catch the eye at first glance. Well made, not too big. Wide second thigh, good quarters and bend of stifle. Moved o.k.
2nd: : BLINSTON'S CATULANA MASTER MIND
Mature puppy. Lovely head and outline. Good front and rear angulation. Does not need to be any heavier. Moved well.
3rd: : WEIR'S MACK THE KNIFE VIA BAIBREEZE
Junior Dog
1st: : ROSE-HAY'S CATALUNA CLEVER CLOGS
One I have admired from the ringside. Lovely outline, shoulders and hindquarters. Moved well with lashing tail.
2nd: : ROSS' AUTUMNGLOW LEGEND
A little 'up on the leg' at the moment. Movement true on good feet.
3rd: : BLINSTON'S CATULANA MASTER MIND
Graduate Dog
1st: : SCHOFIELD & MORGAN'S CATALUNA BY GEORGE
Balanced dog with correct angulation back and front. Good spring and depth of rib. Strong
second thigh. Tail set on correctly. moved very well.
2nd: : RUTHERFORD'S PURE GENIUSE BY CLONAGEERA
Finer and very elegant. Flowing line from appealing head
3rd: : WILDER'S RIVERMAN JOSHUA JW
Post Graduate Dog
1st: : WILLIS' AOIBHEANNE'S PAPILLON AVEC JACWILINS JW
Well balanced mature dog in good coat. Correct lines from head to tail. Moved well on good feet.
2nd: : CONDRON'S COVARNEY MONELLO JW
Attractive dog in lovely coat of good colour. Good shoulder and rear angulation. Correct tail set.
3rd: : TORPY'S FOLLIDOWN RED GROUSE JW
Limit Dog
1st: : DRINKWATER'S CATALUNA TEXAS WILD
Upstanding, well presented. All angulation correct. Long lean head although I should prefer a softer expression. Moved very well with good length of stride r.c.c.
2nd: : RUTHERFORD'S CLONAGEERA KIEREN
A favourite of mine. Conforms well to the breed standard. Not in his best coat today.
3rd: : ROSS' AUTUMNGLOW EMPEROR JW
Open Dog
1st: : RITCHIE'S SH CH GWENDARIFF DOM PERIGNON JW
A truly beautiful dog. Under his lovely coat he has an excellent front assembly, good ribs, stifle and tail. Moved flowingly with drive c.c. BOB and best gundog.
2nd: : GURNEY'S DANAWAY FORTUNE TELLER JW
Another well known winner. Very well made and in good coat. Preferred the movement of 1st.
3rd: : RICHARDSON'S EMBERIKI TAKE MY BREATH AWAY AT MOUNTGREENAN
Minor Puppy Bitch
1st: : DRINKWATER'S BRABROOK RED ROSE
Very appealing baby. Good overall shape, pretty head with attractive eye and ear placement. Can only improve. I wish her well.
2nd: : YATES' DOTCOMSETTER DWYNWEN AT CANTERA
Another very nice baby. Good quarters, body proportion and angulation. Winsome expression.
3rd: : EVERS-SWINDELL'S TALHARON TALES OF LOVE
Puppy Bitch
1st: : STEVENS' EMBERIKI ENCHANTED LADY AT FOLLYBROOK
Very elegant lovely dark coat. Correct front assembly, good quarters and tailset. Moved well for a puppy. In the challenge for best puppy I preferred the less exaggerated topline of the dog puppy. Best puppy bitch.
2nd: : BIRCH'S MOYNA PEACH BLOSSOM
Very well made and presented. Good quarters and feet. Moved steadily.
3rd: : WILLIS' KIRKAVAGH NIKELLORA AVEC JACWILINS
Junior Bitch
1st: : LENNOX'S BRACKENFIELD CANDYTUFT
Very stylish. Neck, shoulder and sternum all correct. Good ribcage reaching well back. Stifle bend fine when she relaxed. Moved well.
2nd: : MUGFORD'S GIMAROCH ON A PROMISE
Smaller and of different type. Very correct conformation and good coat. Movement somewhat erratic.
3rd: : ROSE-HAY & PRICE'S CATALUNA SMARTIE PANTS
Graduate Bitch
1st: : CONDRON'S COVARNEY CATANNA
Most appealing. Angulation good back and front. Deep chest, nice length of neck. Good tailset.
2nd: : WATERTON'S LYNWOOD STRANDS OF SILK AT SANDSTREAM JW
Elegant and most attractive, low set ears. Good eye placement. Deep chest. Good shoulder and rear end.
3rd: : TOWNSEND'S FOLLIDOWN RED HOT POKER JW
Post Graduate Bitch
1st: : POWIS' AMBERWAVE SPANGLE JW
Very pretty bitch in good coat and condition. Excellent conformation. Moved well with drive.
2nd: : SCHOFIELD & MORGAN'S CATALUNA DALLAS STAR
Another lovely bitch of correct size. Movement excellent due to good conformation. Preferred head and coat of 1st.
3rd: : MUGFORD'S LYNWOOD PROMISES PROMISES TO GIMAROCH
Limit Bitch
1st: : ROSE-HAY'S CATALUNA TIGERELLA
Just what I look for in an Irish Setter bitch. Smooth flowing line from head to tail. Angulation and movement excellent.res c.c.
2nd: : ROWE'S MAOLRUADHAN RISING STAR
Have judged this one before and did not disappoint me how she has matured. Excellent topline held on the move. Pretty head.
3rd: : DALE'S HARTSBOURNE TANGLE OF AUBANJON
Open Bitch
A class of beautiful bitches the first two although different both have good body proportion and moved well. Head of first more my type. I only wish she was more animated on the move . c.c.
1st: : POWIS' SH CH AMBERWAVE DAZZLE JW
2nd: : KING'S SH CH KIRKAVAGH KOOYONGA
3rd: : LENNOX'S BRACKENFIELD CAMILLA