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Southern English Setter Society Championship Show 19 November 2006
English Setter (Dogs)
Judge Mr Steve Collier (Roszarke)
The SESS committee ran a well organised show with a friendly
atmosphere, making it a very enjoyable show to judge. It was good to
see some quality puppies coming through and a depth of quality in the
older classes. The principle winners were agreed jointly with my
co-judge Mrs Parsons; BIS was the dog Valsett Starlite Shine On, RBIS
was the bitch Sh.Ch. Fenston Arabella At Mariglen, and BPIS was the
dog Mariglen Pengtsson's Legacy.
Minor Puppy Dog - 5 entries (2 absent)
1. Hammond's Hartsett Going For Gold With Oaktrish - Young puppy
with balanced head and pleasing expression. Shown in good condition,
well bodied up, with level top line and good tail set. Moved steadily
with straight front and good rear drive. 2. Wright's Fishwick Dancing
Lad - Not as mature as the winner and needs more time to settle. Lean
balanced head with dark eye and soft expression. Excels in good reach
of neck and correct lay-back of shoulder. Needs time to tighten on
move. 3. Williams Winterpick Wots It About
Puppy Dog - 3 entries
1. Dennis's Mariglen Pengtsson's Legacy - Outstanding young blue
dog, showing a great deal of promise, elegant in appearance, balanced
throughout, short coupled and shown in excellent coat and condition.
Masculine head with the right amount of work and dark eye making a
very attractive young boy. Good reach of neck with clean shoulders
and level top line. Straight front and good rear movement, used his
tail well and good head carriage. Pleased to see him go best puppy in
show. 2. Blackie's Taggleshaw Royal Ensign Over - Promising puppy
that still needs time to mature. Good round bone and balanced
outline, balanced head with dark eye making a soft expression. Needs
to tighten on move. 3. Thompson's Samelen Jupiter
Veteran Dog - 5 entries (2 absent)
1. Harradine's Halliana Dashing Blue - 10 year old veteran dog,
still in good coat and condition, and willing to show for his owner.
Good reach of neck with correct lay-back of shoulders, short in back
with level top line, and good tail set, making a balanced outline.
Good positive movement with slashing tail and high head carriage.
Went on to win best veteran in show following referee's decision. 2.
Mellish's Ownway's Moving Shadow For Monbrec - Another veteran dog
happy to be in the ring and showed well for his owner. Clean over
lean neck and well laid back shoulders, level top line and good
tail-set. Balanced head with dark eye and soft expression. Good round
bone and straight on move, moved steadily. 3. Sayers Cumbersett Raven
Rebel of Christter
Junior Dog - 7 entries
1. Tucker's Walshaw Moonstorm - Well balanced dog with good
conformation and everything in proportion. Straight in front, tight
feet, level top line and strong rear quarters. Masculine lean head
with dark eye and soft expression. Steady true movement with happy
slashing tail. 2. Neath's Albadora Shadow Boxer - Dark blue dog that
didn't catch the eye at first glance, but surprised on closer
examination. Excelled in neck and shoulders with correct lean head
and dark eye making an appealing expression. Shown in good coat and
condition. Good rear quarters, providing overall balance. I preferred
the top line and movement of 1 on the day. 3. Cole's Sorbus Looks
Could Kill
Special Yearling Dog - 3 entries
1. Gilbert's Quensha To The Moon And Back At Shadowwood - Balanced
orange dog well bodied with level top line, strong bone and deep
brisket. Straight front moved using his tail well. Good reach of neck
and clean over shoulders. 2. Bates Tudorfield Blue Lightening - Shown
in good coat and condition with level top line and well set-on tail.
Elegant lean head with dark eye. Steady on the move, straight at both
front and rear. Would have preferred deeper brisket for more heart
room. 3. Lenzi's Pilsdon Jack-A-Dandy
Maiden Dog - 5 entries
1. Tucker's Walshaw Moonstorm - won Junior dog 2. Baker's Mandyset
First Offence - A very close decision between 1 and 2. Moved true
with purpose and drive. Good round bone, level in top line and good
tail set. I preferred the head of 1 on the day. 3. Neath's Albadora
Shadow Boxer
Novice Dog - 6 entries
1. Tucker's Walshaw Moonstorm - won Junior and Maiden dog 2.
Baker's Mandyset First Offence - 2nd in Maiden dog 3. Cozens Earldoms
Bold Forester
Tyro Dog - 4 entries
1. Ball's Bondgate Wayward Lad From Beaverhill - Good size dog
shown in good coat and condition. Elegant head and expression and
excels in reach of neck and lay-back of shoulder. Straight front,
tight feet and level top line. Moved with drive with happy slashing
tail. 2. Cozens Earldoms Bold Forester - Smaller dog than 1, with
balanced outline and true movement. Good conformation with level top
line and well set-on tail. Lean head with dark eye and soft
expression 3. Wright's Wynacre Born To Dance
Graduate Dog - 5 entries (1 absent)
1. Kirsch's Soul Mate Of Sorbus - Blue dog shown in excellent
condition. Clean in outline with everything in proportion. Excelled
in conformation with good reach of neck and clean shoulders, level
top line and good tail set. Good round bone with tight feet and
straight front. Moved with drive, slashing tail and correct head
carriage. Lean masculine head with dark eye and soft expression.
Pushed hard for RCC 2. Mellish's Harvancourt In Touch With Moonbrec -
Balanced outline with good neck and shoulders. Lean head with dark
eye and good expression. Strong rear quarters and steady true
movement. 3. Neath's Albadora Born Lucky
Post Graduate Dog - 10 entries (3 absent)
1. Tucker's Walshaw Party With Me - Very close decision between 1
and 2. Both dogs shown in good coat and condition and have balanced
outlines with good reach of neck and clean shoulders. I preferred the
head of 1 on the day.1st moved true with straight front and strong
rear quarters. Lovely tight feet and good bone, dark eyes and
appealing expression. 2. Stubbington's Bondgate Mr Nice Guy - Very
similar attributes to 1. I'm sure they will change places on a
regular basis. Tri dog with super top line and tail set giving a
clean overall picture. Moved well with slashing tail. Lean head with
dark eye and soft expression. 3. Malins Taukel Gold Quest
Limit Dog - 10 entries (2 absent)
1. Wells Hollygrove Story teller At Ritanor - Elegant blue dog
with balanced outline and good conformation. Excels in neck and
shoulders with good reach and correct lay-back. Level top line and
good tail set. Masculine head with appealing expression. Shown in
excellent coat and condition. Straight front. Moved freely with
natural high head carriage and good driving rear action using his
tail correctly. Pleased to award RCC; should go on to become a show
champion. 2. McCabe's Rachdale Wind Bird - Mature orange dog I have
liked and judged well before and who pushed hard for first place.
Shown in excellent coat and condition, Masculine head good top line
making a balanced picture throughout and moved with correct head
carriage. Today I preferred the elegance and free movement of 1 3.
Schoneville's Mariglen Get Carter Balvenie
Open Dog - 11 entries (6 absent)
1. Watkin's Valsett Starlite Shine On - Elegant in appearance,
balanced throughout, short coupled and shown in excellent coat and
condition. Beautiful lean head with dark eye and appealing
expression. Good angulation both front and rear, straight in front
and strong rear quarters. Moved true and with purpose. Had the extra
sparkle on the day to win the CC. Pleased to see him go BIS 2.
Derry's Sh.Ch. Balvenie What A Sensation - Balanced throughout with
good body properties and shown in excellent coat and condition. Moved
happily with straight front movement and good rear drive. I preferred
the head and expression of 1 today 3. Harradine's Wildquest Samba
Spirit Of Halliana
Sp. Beginners Dog - 2 entries
1. Mellish's Harvancourt In Touch With Moonbrec - 2nd in Graduate
dog 2. Burgess's Jawonte Touched By The Sun - Shown in good coat and
condition, happy mover with straight front and good rear angulation.
Preferred the neck and shoulders of 1 today
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