Southern English Setter Society Open Show 1st June 2025 Judge Rebecca Goutorbe Minor Puppy Dog (1,0) 1st - Watts Mrs D, Elvistar Love Me Tender Well presented promising Blue Belton with a stunning head and eye. Good front angulation,deep chest, moved well, true and straight, but didn’t have time to settle as the only one in the class. Best Puppy Dog Puppy Dog (1,1) Absent Veteran Dog (1,1) Absent Junior Dog (0) No entries Yearling Dog (3,0) 1st - Derry Mrs A, Mrs I Schoneville, Mr P & Mrs S Williams, Hawklawn Hazzard County At Balvenie JW Balanced good size Tri dog with plenty of bone and substance, a pleasing head of equal proportions, long muscular neck which flows into his shoulders. Well sprung ribs, level topline, sound on the move with a lashing tail and head held high. 2nd - Wilkinson - Sergeant Mrs H.J, Walshaw Can’t Stop Dancing, A short bodied compact dog with a straight front and tight feet, nicely presented, elegant head with low set ears, moved well, would prefer more front angulation. 3rd - Thomas Mrs T & Sharples Mrs M Kanietter Sea Shanty Novice Dog (1,0) 1st - Wilkinson - Sergeant Mrs H.J, Walshaw Can’t Stop Dancing Graduate Dog (2,0) 1st - Warrington Mr K, Culverwell Sun Dancer Well made balanced Orange Belton dog, with excellent bone and substance. Fantastic coat, front and rear angulation. Well ribbed up, deep chest, Masculine balanced head with well defined stop, a dark eye, low set ears, moved out well Reserve Best dog & Reserve Best In Show. 2nd - Carlin Mrs N J & Miss L.E, Ennydloc Yorkshire Image Stunning head eye, clean long neck which flows into his shoulders. Level topline, good angulation front and rear, correct tail set. Moved straight and true, a little more coat underneath would balance out the overall outline of this dog which I am sure will come in time. Post Graduate Dog (1,0) 1st - Thomas Mr D & Mrs T Kanietter Sarka Balanced dog with a lovely head and raised brow, good shoulders, short back, level topline, moved well Limit Dog (4,0) 1st - Pitts Mr S Wandsfell Dreamkeeper A quality, mature young Tri dog who was just lovely to go over as everything just flows. A masculine head with a kind expression, low set ears, his clean strong neck flows into his well laid shoulders. Correct front with muscular round bone. Excellent front angulation, well sprung ribs, and plenty of body and substance. He excels in his rear angulation with stifles, well bent and plenty of muscle. Moved with drive with a lashing tail in line with his back. Lovely presentation, with plenty of coat. Best Dog and Best in Show. 2nd - Williams Mr S & Mrs M Richecca Midwinter Balanced dark Tri colour dog with a lovely long lean head, good shoulders, straight front and strong topline, moved well with a lashing tail again in line with his back. 3rd - Wilkinson - Sergeant Mrs H.J Phenset Firestorm Open Dog (1,0) 1st Wood Mr S.A & Mrs H.R & Weller Mrs J Juldeane Prime Suspect Orange Belton with a good masculine head, long neck, clean balanced outline, level topline, excellent bend of stifle, another with a correct tail set inline with his back which he used well on the move. Beginners Dog (0) No entries Minor Puppy Bitch (1,0) 1st - Weller Mr L.W & Mrs J Sharnyx Amazing Grace At Juldeane Lovely elegant dark Tri puppy, just a baby but with lots of potential. Balanced throughout, deep chest, straight front, tight feet, moved straight and true. Puppy Bitch (2,1) 1st - Williams Mr B & Mrs J Goldbirch Northern Disco At Skippit Blue Belton with ample angulation, clean neck, good head and low set ears, short back, strong topline, good tail placement, a happy mover moving like she owned the ring with her lashing tail. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show. Veteran (3,1) 1st - Deering Mrs D Skylark Of Rosetimber Wow what a mover for an eleven year old, Orange who looked fantastic for her age with great bone and substance. Beautiful head, super shoulder placement, straight front, moved with reach and drive and a lashing tail. Best Veteran in Show. 2nd - Seaman Mrs B.K Mariglen Dusty Blonde A smaller Orange Belton in good coat and condition, again a happy mover with a lashing tail looking great for her age. Junior Bitch (3,1) 1st - Welburn Mr P& Mrs N Oshowa Just A Dream Blue Belton with great angulations, compact and balanced, well presented and handled, covered the ground well on the move. 2nd - Bayliss Miss K Dyrham Girl On Fire Dark Tri Colour with Beautiful lean head, in good coat, balanced with a deep chest, moved well. Yearling Bitch (2,2) Absent Novice (0) No entries Graduate Bitch (2,0) 1st - Sykes Mr & Mrs Sharnyx Springtime Lovely well made Orange Belton who was a pleasure to go over. A good head with deep square muzzle, low set ears, strong neck into well laid shoulders, good front angulation and wide hindquarters in good coat and condition, used her tail on the move well. 2nd - Welburn Mr P & Mrs N Oshowa Love To Dream mature Blue Belton for age, lots of bone and substance, in fantastic coat, long lean head and a dark eye, move out well. Post Graduate (4,0) 1st - Welburn Mr P & Mrs N Oshowa Dream Come True Balanced Blue Belton with good head and eye, clean neck into her fantastic shoulders, good bend of stifle, great topline and tail set, flashy mover with drive. 2nd - Deering Mrs D Pettifox Of Rosetimber Orange Belton with clean neck and shoulders, short coupled, good rear angulation, level topline again moved with drive. 3rd - Prest Miss A Caleydene Comet Limit Bitch (3,0) 1st - Dykes Mrs A Caleydene Connextion Mature balanced Orange which you can not fault, completely balanced throughout, enough angulation, moved straight and true. Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex 2nd - Pitts Mr S Wandsfell Keep Me Dreaming Tri coloured litter Sister to the Best in Show winner with all the same qualities, but overflowing with energy. A stunning example of the breed and the one I would have taken home. 3rd - Seaman Mrs B.K Mariglen Villanelle Open Bitch (4,1) 1st - Loakes Mrs S.D Sh Ch Goldbirch Hearts Desire JW SHCEX Tri colour in full coat, stunning head with a kind expression and raised brow, ample angulation, balanced throughout, moved well. Reserve Best Bitch 2nd - Deville Mr E Dutch Ch Fishwick Play it Cool Dark Tri with lots of strong round bone, plenty of substance, good spring of rib, deep chest, balanced, super bend of stifle, in good coat and condition, moved well with head held high. 3rd - Dykes Mrs A Sh Ch Wansleydale Bedazzled At Caleydene Beginners Bitch (1,0) 1st - Prest Miss A Caleydene Comet Balanced, well presented and handled Orange with a lovely head and eye, good bone, moved well. Southern English Setter Open Show - Memorial Classes - 1st June 2025   I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at their show and the exhibitors for their entries, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to go over your dogs.   Michael Winch Yearling Award (12,4abs)  1st Derry, Schoneville and William's Hawklawn Hazzard County at Balvenie JW, 20 month old Tri Dog. A lovely balanced, masculine dog, with lovely head and expression. Super angulations fore and aft, which enabled him to power round the ring with drive with a slashing tail. Lovely tight feet and well off for bone. A very promising young dog, a real showman, who I shall follow his career with interest. 2nd Welburn's Oshowa Just a Dream, 14 month old Blue Bitch. Feminine head, with melting expression and dark eyes. Excellent front and rear angulations, which allowed her to move freely and true. Another who shows lots of promise. 3rd Wilkinson-Sargeant's Walshaw Can't Stop Dancing Lesley Allan-Scott Open Award (8,1abs) 1st Dyke's Caleydene Connextion, 4 year old orange bitch. Very pretty head, with a soft and gentle expression. Long lean neck, leading to well angulated shoulders. Excellent rear angulation with stifles well bent, which allowed her to glide round the ring with ease, holding her level topline. Lovely deep chest and spring of rib. She is in super coat and condition. 2nd Deville's Dutch CH Fishwick Play it Cool, 3 year old tri bitch. Another lovely girl, slightly larger frame than 1 but still feminine, with excellent balance overall. Lovely head shape with well defined stop, and super dark eyes. Moved with drive with slashing level tail action. She just needs more coat to complete the overall picture. 3rd Wilkinson-Sargeant's Phenset Firestorm Judge: Emily Bennet (Caprow)