SOUTHERN ENGLISH SETTER SOCIETY OPEN SHOW - JULY 21st 2024   Judge MRS. P. HARRIS   It was an honour and a pleasure to judge this wonderful breed. My thanks to the Society for the invitation and to all the exhibitors for my entry. On the whole exhibits were presented in wonderful condition, just a few that could maybe lose a few pounds. I was a little concerned with so many high tail carriages when on the move, to me there is nothing better than seeing a setter moving with the typical slashing tail action. Having said that I had a lovely and enjoyable day judging your beautiful dogs. Thank you all for accepted my decisions so sportingly.   MPD (0)   PD (4) 1. Wansleydale Beekeeper At Redhara (Goutorbe). I am sure this young male will have a bright future. Well balanced youngster. Lovely head and soft gentle expression, Good angulations fore and aft, well sprung ribs, good body proportions, good width to thigh, nice tight feet. Moved out well with lashing tail. BPD. 2. Hawklawn Hazzard County At Balvenie (Derry, Schoneville & Williams). Another well put together young male, lovely head and expression, well placed shoulders, well sprung ribs and strong topline, well set on tail. 3. Walshaw Can't Stop Dancing (Wilkinson-Sargeant).   VD (2) 1. Dobbies Delight at Grantastar (King) Lovely outline on this male, masculine head, well muscled neck leading into well placed shoulders, good depth to body with well sprung ribs, strong quarters with well set on tail. Moved out well with good tail action. BVD. 2. Anlory Burano Via Jolymore (Jolley). Most handsome head on this male, good neck and shoulders, lovely level topline and well set on tail, moved happily around the ring, sadly left his coat at home today.   JD (4,2) 1. Walshaw One More Night (Tucker). Super young dog, so much to like about him. Classic Head and expression, clean neck, deep through chest for age, well off for bone, short strong hocks and tight feet. Held his topline standing and on the move. 2. Ravensett Cote D'azur (Ciaputa). Another well put together male, lovely typical expression, was a little uncoperative when being assessed, but he has adequate front and rear angulation, and very good width to thigh. Moved OK.   YD (2) 1. Severnsett Black Prince (Fisher & Withey). Well balanced male, well off for bone, good head planes and eye shape, making for a gentle expression. Strong neck, leading into well laid back shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Strong quarters, nice short hocks and tight feet, presented in good coat and condition. 2. Walshaw's One More Night (Tucker).   ND (3,1) 1. Wansleydale Beekeeper At Redhara (Goutorbe). 2. Walshaw One More Night (Tucker).   GD (2) 1. Sirius Blue Heaven At Grantastar (King). Nicely balanced male, good head properties, low set ears, well muscled neck leading into well laid shoulders, deep body, adequate rear angulation and muscle tone. 2. Kanietter Sarka (Thomas). Different type to 1, handsome male with lovely head and expression, lovely coat, classic shape with deep chest, good topline, adequate front and rear angulation, good steady movement. Both boys were a little proud of their tails today.   PGD (0)   LD (2) 1. Richecca Midwinter (Williams). Handsome dog full of quality, gorgeous head and expression, lovely dark eye. Strong lean neck leading in correctly placed shoulders, Deep chest, good spring of rib, well set on tail, nice width to thigh, short hocks, moved out steady and true with gentle wagging tail action. Presented in lovely coat and condition. Pleased to award him BD & BIS. 2. Phenset Firestorm. Loved this dog's head and expression, would have liked a little more front angulation, strong rear quarters and short hocks. Not the tail set of the winner and was carried high on the move. (Wilkinson-Sargeant)   OD (4,3) 1.Ravensett Midas Touch At Teignestuary (Full). Dog I have admired from ringside and was not dissapointed on going over him. Lovely head and expression, super angulation both fore and aft. Deep body with good spring of rib. Strong level topline both standing and on the move, Correct tail set. Moved well. RBD   SBD (1) 1. Ravensett Cote D'azur (Ciaputa).   MPB (0)   PB (3) A Class of quality puppies all could change places on another day. 1. Wansleydale Bee Happy at Bramstorm (Oliver). Attractive puppy with lovey head and expression. Balanced outline with good depth and spring of rib, level back, super front and rear angulation, well set on tail. Moved steadily, showing good rear action. Please to award her BPB and BPIS. 2. Wansleydale Busy As A Bee at Caprow (Bennet). Litter sister to 1 and very similar remarks apply. Very feminine with a lovely gentle expression, good depth to body and spring of rib. Just prefered the front angulation of my winner today. Moved out well. 3. Culverwell Touch Of Fortune at Wolverston (Rainey).   VB (1) 1. Niddbek Smokey Opal at Walshaw JW (Tucker). Lovely Tri, loved her head and expression, , good reach of neck leading to well placed shoulders, straight front, with adequate angulations throughout. Strong level topline, good spring of rib, nice width to thigh. She moved around the ring with such animation and precision with a wonderful tail action. BVB, BVIS.   JB (4) 1. Mariglen My Heart Will Go On with Monaysbridge (Hutchinson & Dennis). Just fell for this ultra femine young girl. In beautiful coat and condition. Super clean outline. Lovely head, dark eys and wonderful low set ears. Clean neck flowing into correctly placed shoulders. Good forehand and correct return of upperarm. Level topline, correct spring of rib, strong quarters and correctly set on tail, used to advantage when on the move. Pleased to award her BB, BOS & RBIS. 2. Ravensett Cappucino with Samelen (Taylor & Atyeo). Another very pretty girl, with correct angulations both fore and aft, good spring of rib and level topline, lovely tight feet. Moved OK. 3. Sharnyx Springtime at Daraquist (Sykes).   YB (2) 1. Hunterblue Mystique at Diersett (Reid). Feminine head, very balanced outlline, good spring of rib and depth of forechest. Level back and good strong hindquarters well set on tail which she used well on the move. 2. Hydeparker Birdy Willow (Wilson). Feminine head, appealing expression with attractive eye patch. Good depth to chest and correct level topline. Just preferred the rear angulation of the winner. Moved OK.   NB (1) 1. Teasmade Summer Evening (Whitehouse). Attractive Tri, melting expression. Good reach of neck, good front and depth to brisket. Level topline, held on the move. Correct rear quarters. Move out well with correct tail action.   GB (0)   PGB (3,1) 1. Mariglen Unwrapped JW (Dennis, Morgan & Harris). Elegant, built on clean lines. Lovely kind expression on this girl, dark eyes and low set ears. Neck leads into well set shoulders, good front angulation. Level back and well sprung ribs. Strong quarters, lovely short hocks. True and steady on the move. 2. Walshaw Watercolours (Hoskins). Attractive Tri with a sweet gentle expression. Lovely front angulation and deep chest. Lots to like about her, but carrying a bit too much weight today.   LB (2,1) 1. Mariglen Villanelle (Seaman). Very pretty elegant girl. Beautifully balanced outline, correct fore and aft angulations. Level topline and deep well sprung ribs. Strong rear quarters, correct tail set. Shows sound true movement.   OB (3,1) 1. Sh.Ch. Canina Golden Rose JW (Wale). Beautifully presented and very feminine O/B girl. Lovely head with soft gentle expression, correct length of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Good spring of rib and deep chest. Well angulated hind quarters, short hocks and neat feet. Moved out well using her tail. RBB. 2. Gillancette Lady Of Leisure (Hoskins). Lovely head on the very pretty girl, strong neck leading into well laid shoulders. Adequate front and rear angulation, level topline, correct depth to chest. Moved OK. Sadly carrying just a little too much weight today.   SBB (1) 1. Hydeparker Birdy Willow (Wilson).   BRACE (1) 1. Walshaw Watercolours & Gillancette Lady Of Leisure (Hoskins)   P. HARRIS