Southern Counties 2006

My first Championship show judging appointment. My thanks to Southern Counties for inviting me to judge at this well run show and to my very able stewards. Many thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry.

MPD. (6). 1. Hemming’s, Orlanset Highly Spirited. Well built puppy with good bone. Pleasing head and expression, low set ears. Nice reach of neck. Straight front. Good angulation. Moved well. 2. Moon’s, Deanway Mr Mestopholes. A lovely headed dog with soft expression. True front and well laid shoulders. Good topline held on the move. In good coat. 3. Cardwell’s, Lanstara Heart of a Star.

PD. (8). Two brothers headed this class. 1. Willis’s, Danaway the Lionheart. Maturing nicely with good depth of body and spring of ribs. Lovely head with appealing expression. Well angulated front and nice bend of stifle. Moved very well. BPIB. 2. Roffey and Evans’s, Danaway Lancelot. Appealing head with nice finish to muzzle. Good reach of neck set into well laid shoulders. Good depth of body and sloping topline. Moved well. 3. Rorke’s, Cataluna Captivation to Zakhan.

JD. (16). Two outstanding young dogs headed this class. 1. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Scotselaw Detriot Spinner by Thendara. A full coated dog in super condition. A most appealing head and eye with good stop and earset. True front with good angulation. Correct topline and tailset. Well muscled rear with bend of stifle. Moved well. 2. Burke’s, Clachnahar Ami Pierrot. Well presented dog in top condition. Pleasing head and eye. Good depth of body and spring of rib. Well angled front and rear allowing ho to move very well. 3. Jones’s, Janter Manannan Mac Lir. YD. (12). 1. Martin’s, Silvagem First Edition. Lovely headed dog with kind expression. Good neck and shoulder placement. Correct topline and tailset. In good coat. Moved well. 2. Burton’s, Redhara in the Red JW. Pleasing head and kindly eye. Nice finish to muzzle, low set ears. Good outline and depth to body. Well angulated front and good bend of stifle. Moved well. 3. Edwards’, Henaleas Tuscany.

MD. (7). 1. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Scotselaw Detriot Spinner by Thendara. 2. Jones’s, Janter Mannan Mac Lir. Appealing head and eye. Good shoulder placement. Well bodied with spring of rib. Moved well. 3. Edden’s, Meadway Musketeer.

GD. (17). 1. Ciechonska’s, Caskeys Concept at Aiobheanne JW. Lovely masculine head with melting expression and good stop. Low set ears. Arched neck running smoothly into super shoulder placement. Well angulated front and good depth of chest. Moved well keeping topline. 2. Burke’s, Clachnahar Ami Pierrot. 3. Smith’s, Caskeys Checkmate.

PGD. (18). 1. Fauvrelle’s, Shaytell Andante. A mature dog with good head and expression. Well bodied with depth and spring of rib. Good shoulder placement and topline. Well bent stifles. In super coat. Moved well. 2. Lucas’s, Braidmount Gentle Guy at Amberlight JW. Upstanding dog with appealing head, kindly eye and expression. Well angulated giving correct topline. Moved with drive. 3. Edward’s, Barleydale Lumiere.

LD. (18). A class of outstanding dogs, I could have awarded two sets of cards. 1. Mugford’s, Scotselaw Jackson at Lynwood JW. A beautiful headed dog with good finish to muzzle. Lovely eye and expression. Strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders. True front with good angulation. Correct topline and tailset. Good bend of stifle. In super coat. Moved with drive. RCC. 2. Bailey’s, Covarney Monello JW. A well balanced dog with lovely head. Nice reach of neck set well into shoulders. Good depth of chest. Well bend stifles. Gently sloping topline. moved well. 3. Bott and Morgan’s, Ember Gene Simmons Sings Quensha.

OD. (7). 1. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Sh Ch. Thendara Don Corleone. A most handsome dog in full coat, presented to perfection with a super head and melting expression. Lovely dark eye and square finish to muzzle. Muscular arched neck flowing into shoulders making a perfect topline. True front with forechest and good depth of body with well sprung ribs. Powerful rear end enabling him to drive on the move, holding his topline. CC. 2. Ritchie’s, Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch. Gwendariff Dom Perignon JW. A lovely headed dog. Long neck and good topline. Well angulated rear with well bend stifles. Very well presented and handled. Moved well. 3. Richardson’s, Sh Ch. Kirkavagh Fidalgo JW.

VD. (6). A lovely class of oldies. 1. Wick’s, Sh Ch. Popeswood Pie in the Sky at Birguma. A lovely headed dog with kindly eye and good stop. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Well angulated front and rear. Moved well. 2. Hanby’s, Duncarreg Red River at Chantstor. Another super oldie, still holding his own. Lovely head, good reach of neck and shoulder placement. Well bent stifle. Moved well. 3. MsDonagh’s, Thedara Incognito Among Ronzalda.

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SETTER IRISH

MPB (5). 1 Chorley-Newton and Chorley’s Outfoxed By Kerryfair. Lovely p of excellent type, feminine head, good neck and shoulders with a balanced well constructed body with plenty of angulation. Sound happy mover, v promising prospect; 2 Blackshaw’s Lanstara Definitely Maybe. Immature p who needs time to develop, moved steadily, good bone pleasing outline; 3 Howlett and Condron’s Siochanna Tiaquin Tierney.

PB (18). 1 Chorley-Newton and Chorley’s O B Kerryfair; 2 Brown’s Shandwick Irresistable At Tifosi. Mature p of good overall type and construction. Balanced body with good hindquarters and angulation. Just preferred the overall outline of 1, sound mover in lovely coat and condition; 3 Bartholomew Kirkavagh Polonia With Bartholeys.

JB (13). 1 Henderson’s Sametsuz Secret Affair. Mature young b in excellent coat and condition. Feminine head, deep well made body, presents a balanced outline moved well; 2 Townsend’s Follidwon Wisteria. Another nicely made b with a pleasing head, good neck and shoulders, deep body with good angulation, moved ok; 3 Ellis’ Brayville Love Affair.

YB (13). 1 Townsend’s F Wisteria; 2 Warner’s Strathmead Snowbunting JW. Pretty headed b with a pleasing overall construction, deep body with good bone, in good condition moved steadily; 3 Henson’s Withersdale First Lady JW.

MB (12). 1 Townsend’s Follidown Water Lily. Immature young b with lovely flowing lines presenting a good outline, feminine head balanced well made body, moved well with lovely tail action; 2 McDonagh’s Ronzalda Esmeralda. Soundly made b of pleasing type, a little plain in head yet still feminine. Moved well; 3 Russell’s Melmara Ruby Tuesday.

GB (12). 1 Tully’s Highclare Catchfly. Pleasing type presents a good balanced outline, deep well constructed body with well angulated hindquarters. Shown in lovely coat and condition, moved well; 2 Crocker and Hammick’s Brabrook Fantasy Believer With Riverbrue. Nicely made b, a little plain in head, however has a pleasing outline and was one of the soundest movers on the day, a little short of coat at present; 3 Powis’ Amberwave Truffle JW.

PGB (17). 1 Condron and King’s Brenrue Candice. Pretty b, feminine head, good neck and shoulders, deep well balanced body with plenty of angulation, won this class on her sound movement and unexaggerated overall type; 2 Pickersgill’s Barleydale Lulu With Maolruadhan. Rangy b with a lovely flowing outline, pretty head, good bone and substance. Deep well made body with pleasing hindquarters, moved well in lovely condition; 3 Williamson’s Bluesprings Skylark JW.

LB (16). Interesting class with some lovely b’s missing out due to movement. 1 Williamson’s Caskeys Vermillion at Bluesprings. Up to size but presents a pleasing overall outline and type. Well constructed deep balanced body with good quarters and angulation, sound positive mover; 2 Smith’s Reddins Bobbin JW. Lovely b full of quality, from her pretty head, balanced well made body and good hindquarters, moved soundly but lacked confidence which cost her the class; 3 Morris’ Brinara Backseat Driver.

OB (13). Lovely class with some quality b’s going cardless. 1 Ritchie’s Sh Ch and Ir Sh Ch Gwendariff Pop My Cork. Lovely b full of quality and type, feminine head, well constructed mature body, with good angulation fore and aft. The soundest mover covering the ground with ease and drive, won her the Cc and BOB on the referee’s Decision, shown in immaculate coat and condition, was pleased to see her take G4; 2 Smith’s Reddins Quiz. Another quality b, again of lovely type and construction, soundest of mover, presents a balanced outline; 3 Townsend’s Sh CH Follidown Red Hot Poker JW.

VB (4). 1 King’s Sh Ch Kirkavagh Kooyonga. Well known worthy champion b who still retains her many qualities and attributes, feminine with substance and style. Still moving soundly with precision and drive. Pleased to award her the RCC; 2 Powis Sh Ch Amberwave Dazzle JW. Another b of quality and style who has also retained her lovely outline and shape. Sound mover in lovely coat and condition; 3 Budd’s Kesakasy Sea Anemone.

John Thirlwell

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