LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs Florence BARKER

Judging:

Critique available below after results

BEST OF BREED : 1525 STURROCK, Mrs Sandra & STURROCK, Miss Jenna & STUR Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW
Dog CC : 1522 STOCKTON, Mr & Mrs K & P Sh Ch Riverbrue Alchemist Amidst Kespas JW
Res Dog CC : 1456 DANKS-KEMISH, Mrs R D Sh Ch Alolfrana Hotter Than U'know JW ShCEx
Bitch CC : 1525 STURROCK, Mrs Sandra & STURROCK, Miss Jenna & STUR Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW
Res Bitch CC : 1471 HALL, Mr P J Harreds Lillie
Best Puppy : 1499 LUCAS, Mrs P & LUCAS, Mr P GWENDARIFF BACHELOR BOY
Best Veteran : 1456 DANKS-KEMISH, Mrs R D Sh Ch Alolfrana Hotter Than U'know JW ShCEx
Best Special Beginner : 1452 CORLESS, Mrs S S Swiftlark Spellbinder

Class 530 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1499 LUCAS, Mrs P & LUCAS, Mr P GWENDARIFF BACHELOR BOY

2nd: 1518 SLATER, Mrs Catherine Robinson & FLINDERS, Miss Em Kerryfair Misty Morning TAF
3rd: 1506 OZOG, Ms Agnieszka AMBERLOVE AWESOME BLIXEM (A.I.)
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Class 531 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1506 OZOG, Ms Agnieszka AMBERLOVE AWESOME BLIXEM (A.I.)
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Class 532 JD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1439 BERRY AND MORRIS, Mrs B and L Copper's Midsummer Night's Dream (Imp Swe) (Swed I
2nd: 1510 PARSONS, Miss Jo-Anne & PARSONS, Mrs Diane Quensha Thinking Out loud at Bransett
3rd: 1457 DANKS-KEMISH, Mrs R D ALOLFRANA SECRET LOVE AGENT
Res: 1483 HOLEHAN, Miss W Loganrish Out On The Town
VHC: 1449 COLE, Mrs S Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby

Class 533 YD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1496 KOLBACH, Ms L Kerryfair Zoom In On Pawsword
2nd: 1529 WALKER, Mrs Leona Ann Gwendariff Ucant Touch This JW
3rd: 1460 DAVISON, Mr & Mrs Susan & Paul BARDONHILL MILLION REASONS
Res: 1472 HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie CAFOTALIENA JOKER AND QUEEN
VHC: 1515 ROBERTS, Mr ANTHONY & ROBERTS, Mrs Lynn Gwendariff Turkienlouis

Class 534 PGD (11 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1452 CORLESS, Mrs S S Swiftlark Spellbinder
2nd: 1479 HEMMINGS, Mr D & HOLEHAN-GREEN, Mrs Wendy Orlanset Mandolin
3rd: 1437 BAYNE, Mr G C & BAYNE, MRS J CORRANROO CELTIC STORM
Res: 1465 SLATER, Mrs Catherine Robinson Kerryfair Lucky Seven
VHC: 1440 BERRY, Mrs Brenda & MORRIS, Mrs Lynn & FITZMAURICE Brinara Country Boy

Class 535 LD (12 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 1459 DAVISON, Mr & Mrs Susan & Paul Bardonhill You Don't Fool Me
2nd: 1442 BROWN, Miss Debbie Kay Riverbrue Soldier On
3rd: 1478 HEMMINGS, Mr D & HEMMINGS, Mrs K M Orlanset A New Flame
Res: 1455 CROCKER, Mr B A & LEWIS, Miss C Riverbrue Wonderwall At Hernwood
VHC: 1470 GREENAN, Miss Julie Anlory Aidan JW

Class 536 OD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1522 STOCKTON, Mr & Mrs K & P Sh Ch Riverbrue Alchemist Amidst Kespas JW
2nd: 1517 RUSSELL, Mrs J Sh Ch Lynwood Hocus Pocus At Settesoli JW
3rd: 1463 EDWARDS, Mrs Susan UK Sh Ch Gwendariff Ucan'tmissme Bonhomie
Res: 1482 HOLEHAN, Miss W Loganrish Lets Go Crazy
VHC: 1450 CORLESS, Mrs S S Swiftlark First Knight VW

Class 537 VD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1456 DANKS-KEMISH, Mrs R D Sh Ch Alolfrana Hotter Than U'know JW ShCEx
2nd: 1450 CORLESS, Mrs S S Swiftlark First Knight VW
3rd: 1516 RUSSELL, Mrs J Strathmead Huckleberry Of Settesoli
Res: 1503 MURCHISON, Mrs Linda Pawsword Paperback Writer for Corphin
VHC: 1502 MOHAN, Mrs Sally ANLORY KELTIC LEGEND

Class 538 SBD/B (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1452 CORLESS, Mrs S S Swiftlark Spellbinder
2nd: 1501 MARKEY, Miss Charlotte Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow
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Class 539 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1448 CHORLEY,, Miss Kerry & CHORLEY-NEWTON, Mrs Sandra Kerryfair Misty Dawn
2nd: 1507 OZOG, Ms Agnieszka AMBERLOVE ALLURING DANCER (A.I.)
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Class 540 PB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1520 SLOANE, Mrs K & SLOANE, Miss G FERASHEEN POP THE CHAMPERS
2nd: 1447 CHORLEY,, Miss Kerry & CHORLEY-NEWTON, Mrs Sandra Kerryfair Misty Rose
3rd: 1507 OZOG, Ms Agnieszka AMBERLOVE ALLURING DANCER (A.I.)
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Class 541 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1505 NEVITT, Mrs S JOAODAWS STARGAZER
2nd: 1501 MARKEY, Miss Charlotte Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow
3rd: 1497 LEACH, Mrs Lynne Riverbrue Ophelia Jubbly
Res: 1512 PETERS, Miss Lillie-Amber CORRANROO VIENNESE WALTZ TO SHIRLILAH
VHC: 1527 VALLANCE, Ms K P Glencarron Second Edition to Corcencone

Class 542 YB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1501 MARKEY, Miss Charlotte Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow
2nd: 1497 LEACH, Mrs Lynne Riverbrue Ophelia Jubbly
3rd: 1473 HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie CAFOTALIENA SHE'S ON FIRE
Res: 1526 VALLANCE, Ms K P Lynwood Rather Ravishing at Corcencone
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Class 543 PGB (15 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 1471 HALL, Mr P J Harreds Lillie
2nd: 1451 CORLESS, Mrs S S Swiftlark Illustrious JW
3rd: 1532 WILLIAMSON, Mrs L Bluesprings A Kind Of Magic at Keljaru
Res: 1477 HEATHER, Mrs Monica & HEATHER, Mr John Sixoaks My Fair Lady JW
VHC: 1508 PARKER, Miss S & STEVENS, Mr G Gwendariff Pink Champagne

Class 544 LB (17 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 1445 CATLING, Mrs Patricia Ann M Quensha Family Portrait For Teleri
2nd: 1524 STURROCK, Mrs Sandra & STURROCK, Miss Jenna & STUR Forfarian Tickles Yer Fancy
3rd: 1449 COLE, Mrs S Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby
Res: 1476 HEATHER, Mrs Monica & HEATHER, Mr John Sixoaks Leading Lady
VHC: 1485 HOLEHAN, Miss W Loganrish Taste of Diamonds

Class 545 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1525 STURROCK, Mrs Sandra & STURROCK, Miss Jenna & STUR Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW
2nd: 1454 CROCKER, Mr B A Sh Ch Riverbrue Gloriana
3rd: 1444 CATLING, Mrs Patricia Ann M Sh Ch Teleri Indian Summer (ai) JW
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Class 546 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1484 HOLEHAN, Miss W Loganrish Jacquart
2nd: 1493 JONES, Mrs S A Alolfrana In A Hot Storm Over Wenflaen
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LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - Irish Setters 28/7/2023

Enjoyable and interesting day’s judging - special thanks to my able stewards Martin and Karen Johnson and to all exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. Was impressed with the quality of exhibits in the older classes where competition was hot. However, I was concerned to find so many high tails amongst the dogs in particular and some heavy heads amongst the bitches. Some too were lacking balance with short legs in proportion to body and there was a tendency towards exaggerated toplines and over angulation at the hindquarters. But fronts, mouths, temperaments were good. I was looking for setters showing the raciness, and balance called for in the pedigree and was happy to find that in my main winners.

MPD 3 1 & BP Lucas’ Gwendariff Bachelor Boy. Mature for his eight months and steadiest mover in class. Happy boy with pleasing head and expression, balanced fore and aft with enough chest room, good length of neck and dark coat. 2 Slaters & Flinders’ Kerryfair Misty Morning. Not as together as one, still to drop in brisket but good width of second thigh and enjoying his day out. 3 Ozog’s Amberlove Awesome Blixen (AI)

PD 2 (1) 1 Ozog’s A Awesome Blixen only seven months and quite a large, rangey pup needing to grow into his body but kind expression and good tail set and top line.

JD 6 Some high tails and heavy heads in this class. 1 Berry & Morris’ Midsummer Night’s Dream (Imp Swe) (Swed Imp). Just 12 months but won for his balance and outline, good front and shoulders, moved with reach and drive. Classic head with dark eye set level under brows. 2 Parsons’ Quensha Thinking Out Loud at Bransett .Preferred head of one but this 15-month-old boy has excellent front, pasterns and well let down hocks with gently sloping topline, nothing exaggerated. 3 Danks-Kemish’s Alofrana Secret Love Agent.

YD 6 (1) Kolbach’s Kerryfair Zoom In On Pawsword. Sound and honest setter type, 20 months and best mover in class, carrying tail level and using it on the move. Good length of neck, strong hindquarters and balanced head with dark eye and well set ears. 2 Walker’s Gwendariff Ucant Touch This JW. Preferred movement of one but liked this boy’s shape and balance. Kind eye and pleasing head. Well presented. 3 Davison’s Bardonhill Million Reasons.

PGD 11 (2) Corless’ Swiftlark Spellbinder. This dog has the driving movement with head held high and level tail carriage I was looking for. Strong, muscular neck set into well laid back shoulders. Alert in attitude and firm topline. Third in gundog special beginners group. 2 Hemmings and Holehan-Green’s Orlanset Mandolin. Preferred movement of one but loved this dogs head and clean, flowing outline and he was close up to one.

3 Baynes’ Corranroo Celtic Storm.

LD 12 (4) Spoilt for choice in this class. 1 Davison’s Bardonhill You Don’t Fool Me. Best mover in class, with co-ordinated, effortless gait. Beautiful reach of neck, clean lines, immaculate coat. Head lean, with oval skull, dark eye and balanced flews. Just lacked sparkle in the CC challenge. 2 Brown’s Riverbrue Soldier On. Free-moving dog, went round the ring with purpose , good size, dark coat, nothing overdone. Just preferred outline of one. 3 Hemmings’ Orlanset A New Flame.

OD 5 1 Stockton’s Sh Ch Riverbrue Alchemist Amidst Kespas JW ,DCC and RBOB. This dog’s movement round the ring made me catch my breath - so easy and ground-covering with precision and elegance. Thought he would be my BOB but he just lost enthusiasm a bit in the challenge. Beautiful outline when stacked, coat so well prepared and cared for making a striking picture of a mature, well bodied setter. Perfectly balanced head. Worthy of the many CCs I was told afterwards he has won. 2 Russell’s Sh Ch Lynwood Hocus Pocus at Settesoli JW .Just not quite the reach and smooth movement of one but liked his type and outline, nothing overdone, balanced without exaggeration. good tail set off his back. A worthy champion. 3 Edwards Sh Ch Gwendariff Ucan’tmissme Bonhomie.

VD 5 1 Danks-Kemish Sh Ch Alofrana Hotter Than U’Know JW ShCEx Went round the ring as if he owned it, to win RCC. Seven years young, graceful, flowing lines, dark coat free from wave, top line not too long but gently sloping to correct tail set and well let down hocks. Narrow skull,

dark eye, presenting a beautiful picture on the stack, Great ring presence. Second in gundog veteran group. 2 Corless’ Swiftlark First Knight VW . Eight-year-old, stronger built than one, pleasing head and moved soundly but preferred overall shape of one. 3 Russell’s Strathmead Huckleberry of Settesoli.

SBD/B 2 1 Corless Swiftlark Spellbinder. Postgraduate class winner 2 Markey’s Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow. Very pretty 14-month-old bitch, lovely chiselled head, good balance all through. Lost out on maturity as still to body up. Enjoying her day out. Promising.

MPB 2 Two pups having fun - naughty some of the time but nice all the time! 1 Chorley’s Kerryfair Misty Dawn more mature than two, all over on the move but constructed right so will move right with time. Nice spring of rib and top line, deep colour to coat. 2 Ozog’s Amberlove Alluring Dancer (AI) longer in body than one, a pretty girl full of confidence and mischief!

PB 3 1 Sloane’s Ferasheen Pop the Champers Still a baby at nine months and needs to body up but steadier on the move than two and has a lovely head and straight coat. Elegant puppy, lovely reach of neck. 2 Chorleyand Chorley-Newton’s Kerryfair Misty Rose Stronger. Playing her handler up today but a well-made pup, with rich, dark coat, good shoulders and spring of rib and correct top line. 3 Ozog’s A Alluring Dancer.

JB 6 (1) 1 Nevitt’s Joaddams Stargazer. Liked movement and elegance of this 14-month bitch. Gentle expression, lovely domed skull and dark eye, good length of neck into well laid back shoulders , nice spring of rib and strong hindquarters. 2 Markey’s Y Lofty to Evenflow 3 Leach’s Riverbrue Ophelia Jubbly.

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YB 5 (1) 1 Markey’s Y Lofty to Evenflow .2 Leach’s R Ophelia Jubbly. More settled in this class, stronger built than one and needs time but liked her overall construction and everything in the right place. 3 Hardy’s Cafotaliana She’s On Fire

PGB 15 (3) 1 Hall’s Harred’s Lillie. This dog caught my eye in her first run round the ring. She outmoved all in this large class, with her stunning head carriage. lashing tail, reach at front and drive from behind. to win RCC. She’s a nice size of bitch and still only young but so balanced and has a delightful head and expression. Same sire as DCC winner. 2 Corless’ Swiftlark Illustrious well-balanced bitch with muscular neck, deep chest, good tail set and good width of second thigh. Powerful on the move, with plenty of coat, well presented. 3 Williamson’s Bluesprings A Kind of Magic at Keljaru.

LB 17 (4) Quality class. Catling’s Quensha Family Portrait for Teleri Won for her overall soundness and movement, liked her size, shorter coupled than many today. Lovely reach of neck, well balanced head, with dark eyes and kind expression, Nothing exaggerated, a lovely bitch. 2 Sturrock’s Forfarian Tickles Your Fancy Close up to one with fluent, easy gait but preferred length of body and head of one. But this is a beautiful bitch, well handled combining elegance and strength. 3 Cole’s Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby

OB 3 1 Sturrock’s Sh Ch Forfarian Soo Lush JW What a showgirl! Her tail never stopped wagging all the time she was in the ring and her racy, but precise movement won her CC and BOB so she had a lot of running round to do! Such a pretty bitch, and so feminine and demonstrably affectionate! Lean skull, perfectly proportioned muzzle, dark eye, well set ears then a balanced body with gently sloping top line, excellent tail set and well led down hocks. Just the right size and proportions to please my eye. 2 Crocker’s Sh Ch Riverbrue Gloriana Have done her well in the ring in the past but just felt today she was a little bit heavy and lacking enthusiasm on the move. But loved her head, rich dark coat and elegant neck, a sound bitch on the move. 3 Catling’s Sh Ch Teleri Indian Summer (AI) JW.

VB 2 1m Holehan’s Loganrish Jacquart. Nine-year-old who went round like a youngster and is a credit to her owner. Lovely shape, good reach of neck, excellent hindquarters. gleaming coat. Getting some white hairs on her face which only adds to her appeal! 2 Jones’ Alofrana In A Hot Storm Over Wenflaen. Preferred head and overall shape of one but this was a happy seven-year old in good fettle, enjoying her day out.

FLO BARKER (Judge)