National Gundog

SVD (6). 1 McDonagh Thendara Incognito Among Ronzalda. D with overall good conformation and muscle tone, adequate ribs, was steady on the move, deep rich colour of coat; 2 Milligan-Bott and Bott, SH CH Thendra The Tourist. D of quality, streamline body, nothing overdone, attraction fine, head in good coat and finishings; 3 Lucas SH CH/IR S Amberlight Firecracker JW.

MPD (15). 1 Edden Meadway Musketeer. Lovely youngster developing on the right lines, kept a good topline on the move, nice head and low placed ears; 2 Condron Covarney Inca NAF. Well angulated hindquarter, moved with style, attractive head with a quizzical expression; 3 Bettis Thendara Decca At Ornella.

PD (12). 1 Walsh Janter Moon Magician Of Millcroft. Rugged well balanced young fellow, with good bone, scores in head with kind expression, eyes good deep, nice colour of coat; 2 McAvoy Cymbeline Travers. A lovely youngster who failed to settle down, good body with well sprung ribs, nice angulated hindquarters; 3 Tuite Rua Henri.

JD (20). 1 Ciechonska Caskeys Concept At Aoibheanne JW. Balanced typical type with refined head, good finish of foreface, up and well sloping back, moved soundly both ways; 2 Kniveton Burrenmist Hot Shot. Masculine d who combines substance with quality, good spring of ribs, thighs well supplied with muscle, powerful hindquarters, hence he moved soundly with good driving action. Lovely, rich, dark colour, kind eyes and expression; 3 Frampton The Pearlfisher Of Strathmead JW.

YD (11). 1 Mugford Scotselaw Jackson At Lynwood JW. Racy d full of quality, refined, handsome head with kind expressive eyes. Good shoulders, fitting clearly without a break into strikey topline, plenty of rib, good tailset, short and strong from hock to heel. Covered the ground well. CC and BOB; 2 Sturrock Forfarian Goodfella. Good head eye and expression, with ears set on low and well back. Clear indicated stop. Overall conformation and balance good, level tailset. Stifle and hock joints well bent; 2 Stockton Kespas Innuendo.

ND (13). 1 Stockton K Innuendo; 2 Wigfull Konakakela Kinsman. Stylish d with good head and low placed ears, well bent stifle, good tailset, would benefit overall if he gained some weight; 3 Pallister Corranroo Stars N Stripes Over Penwyn.

GD (21). 1 Hillocks Spirit Of The South To Jonola. Long lean head, lovely eyes with a slightly wistful expression. Good bone ribs and tailset. Handled with style and in excellent coat; 2 Armstrong Atron Limited Edition JW. This untiring readiness to go really is his happy disposition with typical happy movement of his tail. Upstanding masculine d who kept a good topline on the move, good bone and substance. Pleasing head with lovely eye and expression; 3 Harris and Edwins Ixia Tanner With Konakakela.

PGD (27). 1 Bott and Morgan Ember Gene Simmons Sings Quensha (Imp). 1 Stylish d who dominated the ring, good length of coat and feathering. He flowed round the ring with drive and enthusiasm. True Setter topline, good neck and shoulders, lovely head, eye and expression. RCC: 2 Lorrimer Danaway Destiny. Another quality d, dignified in appearance with streamline body, good bone, moderately long neck, well angulated hindquarters. Scores in head with a clearly indicated stop; 3 Muir Grayrigge Ewan By Romarne JW.

MLD (6). 1 Meadows Gwendariff Moet Et Chandon. Upstanding honest d with overall conformation. Nice straight forelegs, deep colour of coat, good head, eyes and expression. True movement when viewed from front and rear; 2 Holley Danaway Discreet JW. Lovely specimen, typical example of the breed with classic head, kind eyes and intelligent expression, nice finish of foreface. Beautifully presented with an abundance of coat, not so positive in hind movement as the 1st; 3 Lucas Caskeys Persauder From Amberlight.

LD (20). 1 Laidlaw Glencarron Macduff ShCM. Quality type with lovely head, eye and expression, nice finish of foreface, good conformation with stifles and hock joints well bent, straight fore legs. Movements were well co-ordinated; 2 Bailey Covarney Monello JW. Lovely type, full of quality, chiselled head, with clear stop, ears set on low and well back. Good angulation of hindquarters, keep his lovely topline on the move; 3 Kniveton Shandwick Diamond At Orstone JW.

OD (12). 1 Milligan-Bott and Bott SH CH Thendara Don Corleone. Chiselled head with raised brows, good stop, well defined occipital protuberance, shoulders sloping back into streamline body, good tailset, ribs and hindquarters, were presented with a profusion of coat; 2 Kniveton SH CH Orstone Interceptor. Irish Setters needs some muscles, this one certainly had some along with good bone and substance, deep chest and adequate ribs. Scores in head, kind eyes with intelligent expression, moved soundly with good driving action; 3 Rielly Baibreeze Peer Gynt At Summergate.

B Levick

BITCHES: Thank you for the excellent entry. I was delighted with most of the dogs. My only criticism is movement in the younger dogs, which was not good with the exception of my puppy winner. Thanks also to my stewards which helped me complete in good time. Irish Setter Bitches

V (5). 1- Stockton’s Sh Ch Clonogeera Inspiration for Kespas. Lovely smooth mover, excellent topline, beautiful head, and still looking young. Best veteran overall. 2-Limpus’ Sh Ch Shenanagin That’s it to Karidell. Nicely balanced conformation, sweetest head, good neck and shoulder, in profuse coat, well presented. 3-Stevenson’s Lochlorien Sunrise.

MP (9). 1- Henderson’s Sametsuz Secret Affair. A really stunning puppy who caught my eye as soon as she came into the ring. Oozing quality, she has beautiful balance, already delightful head, good depth of chest, and good shoulders and stifle. One to watch. 2- Devlin, Peck and Riley’s Summergate She Be Bad. Another very attractive puppy with good topline, pleasing head and overall good conformation. 3-Laidlaw’s Glencarron Red Hot Salsa.

P (9). 1-Tuite’s Rua Coming Up Roses. Very impressed with this super puppy. Has lovely outline, great neck and shoulders, good flat coat, well grown, good substance and should go far. Best puppy in breed. 2-Prangle’s Tannymac Could it be Magic at Heathclare. In excellent coat and condition. Moved well, deep chest. Good forechest, well boned. 3-Naylor and Morrison’s Anlory Cereza .

J (16). 1-Waterton and Dowle’s Barleydale Honeymoon. Good topline, excellent conformation with good neck and shoulders, correct flat coat, and steady mover. 2-Morgan’sKerrsienna A Page in History for Deaconara NAF TAF. Nicely balanced bitch, well grown, good substance excellent conformation, pleasing head. 3- Swainston’s Glenvarna Sunbird.

Y (20). 1- Perriam’s Elaphil Theme for a Dream. A very pleasing bitch, well grown for age, steady mover but could possibly move a little faster to effect. Great conformation, neck, shoulders stifles just right. In lively coat and well presented. 2-Barleydale Honeymoon. 3 Reed’s Tatterslee Sunflower.

N (12). 1-Kerrisienna A Page in History. 2 Carr’s Jonola Sparkles Bright over Laumidorn. In good full coat, moved very well, deep chest and strong quarters. 3-Fernstart Irish Rhapsody.

G (13). 1 Waddell’s Riqitta Tamarillo JW. Imposing bitch, so well handled and presented. Best mover so far today. Powerful quarters, lovely angulation. 2-Lyunwood Strans of Silk at Sandstream. Very pleasing typical bitch, good angulation, well boned very good stifles another good mover. 3- Spence’s Springle Selene.

PG (17). 1 Tuite’s Rua Primavara. Really gorgeous setter which reminded me of the old Wendovers of the past. Superb coat of rich deep colour. Beautiful conformation, great quarters, well made with correct amount of substance to overall size. Moved so very well. Reserve CC. 2-Stephens’ Tatsbro Rainshadow at Sacris. Good balance with very good coat, moved with drive. No exaggeration in any way. Excellent conformation. 3-Heron’s Caskeys Vivacious.

ML (7). 1 Brown’s Shandwick Jade at Tifoso. Impressive bitch with driving movement, holding topline well. Very well coated, strong quarters deep chest. 2-Wilkins’ Margaretwood Perfect Day. Pleasing neck and shoulders, pretty head, overall conformation good, moved well, good front. 3- Perriam’s Elaphill Wild Rose.

L (14). 1- Foyle’s Margaretswood Just Perfect. Striking bitch, moving very well in full flowing coat, deep chest, good front and nice head. 2-Stevenson’s Lochlorien Miss Marple. Well made with good neck, shoulders deep chest strong quarters, showing drive when moving. 3 Cregans’ Wishingtree Golden Legacy.

O (8). 1 Henderson’s Sametsuz Honeytrap. A truly lovely elegant bitch, all quality. Very hard to fault. No exaggeration, everything in balance. Moved in an effortless smooth action, delightful to watch. CC. 2-Ritchie’s Ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Pop My Cork. Another super bitch, beautifully presented in gleaming coat. Good reach of neck, overall balance very good. 3 Gardner’s Sh Ch Congratulations JW.

Pat Brigden