Paignton

Dogs: Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry. I was very impressed with the quality of the exhibits, my limit class especially being absolutely superb. My only criticism is regarding heads. I don’t consider myself a head fanatic and indeed some less than ideal heads did get placed based on their other overall qualities however we must not loose that typical irish head. Many are becoming so over domed in the skull with round eyes and pendulous flews or have extra width at the side of the eyes all giving a coarse expression. The head should be refined and balanced with a lovely almond shaped eye under raised brows giving that soft gentle expression. These wonderful classic heads were few and far between today, let us not loose this characteristic of our lovely breed.

MP(3) 1. Crocker & Hammick’s Riverbrue Dionysus BPD Easy winner of this class, A real sweetie with straight front and neat feet, lovely head with low set ears into long lean neck, true hindquarter movement for one so young but had to give way to the lovely bitch for BP 2.Dent’s Marzanne’s Heat of the Moment, very raw baby who needs time, nice type but owner and dog need more schooling. 3. Cooper’s Corranroo Magic Trick with Hugared

P (9,2) 1.Lawrence’s McConkeys Kilwillie. Appealing head with raised brows and a real quizzical expression, well schooled although I am sure there is a naughty irish glint in those eyes! Excellent front but just preferred the hindquarters of the minor pup for BPD. 2. Needs’ Covarney Mocha. Another lovely typey pup. Attractive dark coat and pigmentation, well angulated, just a little erratic on the move at this stage. 3. Richardson’s Kirkavagh The Ministral

J (13,3) 1. Naylor & Morrison’s Bardonhill Bardolino. Lovely type of setter with excellent outline. He has good raised brows and dark pigmentation although a little strong in head for me at the moment this may refine down with age. Well boned, Love his dark rugged coat. 2. Willis’ Jacwillins Willoughby. More moderate in type and so well put together. Handsome head with soft expression. He has the most excellent hindquarter action on the move. 3. Prangle’s Heathclare A Chance of Magic Special

Y (9,1) 1. Cuddy’s Balbriggan Royal Rebel JW This dog has a dream of a head. He is so well balanced in outline finished off with gorgeous tiny feet. He has really matured and filled out in recent months and I am sure will trouble the best in the future. 2. Bardonhill Bardolino 3. Buchan’s Loskeran Jitterbug.

N (13) 1. Bardonhill Bardolino 2. Heathclare A Chance of Magic Mature quality young man in good coat. Masculine head but not overdone, straight front, good rear angulation with excellent width across the thigh. 3. McConkeys Kilwillie

G (14,4) 1. Stockton’s Kespas Infared JW Expertly handled this handsome dog is maturing nicely. Good front assembly with straight front and tight feet. Loved his gentle irish expression. A pleasure to watch his free flowing movement. 2. Edward’s Henaleas Tuscany. This dog has the most striking topline flowing from his muscular arched neck through to his well set on tail. Beautifully presented, a credit to his owner. 3. Pickersgill’s Barleydale Huntsman with Maolruadhan.

PG (20,1) 1. Sturrock’s Forfarian Goodfella. This young man really gave his handler a hard time but I fell for his gorgeous head expression with certain mischief in his eyes. Shorter coupled dog well put together with excellent substantial hindquarters and presented in fabulous coat. Exuberant on the move but controlled. I’d rather have this than a lethargic robot! 2. Lake’s Caskeys Checkmate. A real honest young man, very sound on the move with no exaggerations. Just not quite a mature in hindquarters as the first yet. 3. Partridge’s Kerrydown Look at Me

L (15,2) 1. Davie’s Lochfrae Ralph Lauren JW This impressive dog just takes my breath away, wish he was mine! He just flows from the tip of his beautiful classic masculine head with its soft expression, almond eyes with dark pigmentation and georgous low set ears through his excellent laid back shoulders presenting a clean flowing topline with no lumps or bumps down to the tip of his tail. He has excellent rear angulation which he uses to advantage on the move. All finished off with an impressive coat. Pleased to award him his second CC, I am sure the 3rd cannot be far away. Awarded BOB on referee’s decision 2. Fauvrelle’s Shaytell Andante. One I have admired from the ringside. This dog is presented to perfection in gleaming coat and condition. He has tremendous ring presence. Stunning outline with the most fabulous bend of stifle. Love his stylish movement as he drives around the ring which gave him the edge for the res CC. 3. Ciechonska’s Caskeys Concept at Aoibheanne JW.

O (8,2) 1. Lewis & Storey’s Sh Ch Lynwood Pioneer of Seadog. This dog just gets better and better with age, he’s on top form at the moment, hard to believe he is a veteran. He has a beautiful correctly balanced head with kind expression and lovely almond shape eye. His outline is so balanced with clean neck and shoulders into a slight sloping topline. Held his lovely shape and topline on the move using his tail well, just missed out on the res cc by a whisker. 2. Condron & Bailey’s Covarney Monello JW Sh.CM One whose praises I have sung before and still consider him to a beautiful dog who is also a great character and showman but was unlucky to meet 1 on top form day. He has a strong straight front, with short strong pasterns, good body length and excellent rear angulation. Just preferred the head and expression of winner. 3. Holley’s Sh Ch Danaway Discreet.

Julie Wilkins

BITCHES MP (3) 1 Risdons Reddins Escence of Redsleeves. Delightful baby, feminine and racy. Elegant flow of neck into shoulder. Pretty in head with soft expression. Very much at legs and wings stage but an excellent prospect. 2 Gardiners Reddins Esther of Blaysdell. Similar qualities, though not so deep in chest as 1. Pretty head and good eye, another very nice pup with dark interesting coat. 3 Hadfields Too Hot to Handle.

PB (13) 1 Holleys Danaway Briana of Wynjill. Outstanding scopy pup, with such a pretty head and expressive eye. Very feminine, flowing lines, grand depth and front. Her feet her fortune. Could certainly steal her away stunning BP. 2 Gardners Carnbargus Contemplation. Smaller mould, and a little reluctant on the stand, but couldn’t she move off those strong wide quarters, a joy to watch and so collected for a baby. 3 Lawrence’s Mc Conkeys Hearsay.

JB (11) 1 Willis’s Jacwillins Miss Dashwood. Striking youngster, very forward for her thirteen months. Flowing lines great depth and underline. Typical front and feet. Gorgeous headpiece with quizzical dark eye. 2 Martins Silvagem Pearl of the Orient. Lovely headed bitch with that far away look in her eye. Upstanding on her toes. In good nick. Great style on the move. 3 Bouttells Ixia Genenvieve.

YB (11) 1 Martins Silvagem of the Orient. I gather this gave her her JW. 2 Gardiners Reddins Dianna of Blaysdell. Pretty feminine head with well shaped eye and raised brow. Good in front neck fits cleanly into shoulder. Ideal size moves out well in her dark jacket. 3 Browns Shandwick Irresistable at Tifosi.

NB (12) 1 Holley’s Danaway Briana of Wynjill. 2 Willis’s Jacwillins Miss Dashwood. 3 Creggans. Riqitta Shillelagh Gold at Wishingtree.

GB (13) 1 Townsends Follidown Wisteria. Lovely sort of ideal size. Well made all through, un exaggerated and with pretty feminine head. 2 Launchburys Morchale Celtic Dawn. Love the head with melting expression. Quality bitch so well made, strength in quarters powerful on the move. Just un settled on the day. 3 Warners Tamwood Treasure.

PGB (17) 1 Watts Shenanagin Shooting Star. Lovely typy bitch well angulated. Strength over loin plenty of heartroom. Ground covering on the move. 2 Halls Glennara Klipspringer. Typy bitch love the head very well sculpted. Plenty of bone ribbed well back. Correct set on of tail. Happy positive mover. 3 Tullys Highclare Catchfly.

LB (19) 1 Kings Kirkavagh Jumilla. JW. Beautiful feminine girl with flowing unbroken lines, exquisite headpiece, raised brow well moulded skull, and quite the finest of eyes. Outstanding in quality and on the move. A cracking bitch, delighted to award her the cc. I gather this gives her her title. 2 Pollards Grayrigge Mairona. JW gorgeous in head such a lovely type of bitch with so many attributes. Beautiful cat like feet strength in quarters. Lovely to watch on the move. Giving a lot away in maturity to the winner, her day will surely come. 3 Condrons and Needs Covarney Miss B Havin.

OB (6) 1 Warners Sh.Ch. Danaway Clara Belle. Most stunning bitch belying her nine years. Unsurpassed effortless movement with that rare lashing tail- a joy to behold. On a free stand she looked glorious, every inch the champion. Unexaggerated and correct in body, in great muscle tone truly fit. She owns a classically beautiful head with wistful expression. A great credit to her owner was delighted to award her the RCC. 2 Townsends Sh.Ch Follidown Red Hot Poker. JW. Close up beautiful example of the breed not in such good bloom as the winner but I gather is only four months off a litter. Similar to winner in many ways, with balance and un-exaggeration. Grand body, flowing un-broken topline, beautiful head with mischievous eye. Such a gorgeous girl. 3 Hunter and Browns. Sh Ch Braid mount Geisha Girl.

Judi Frampton

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