Judges for this show are:-
Dogs:- Mr D McCulloch (Cullmadons)
Bitches:- Mrs S Clifford (Coppersheen)
Referee:- Miss Jo-Anne Parsons
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I have had Irish setters in my life for the past 50 years. A few pets at first then after getting a few dogs from June & Ron Hill in Perth, who introduced us to the showing fraternity, one of June’s dogs was Ronjunes Eye Witness (Rhonan). What a character, still miss him to this day. My late wife Maureen and I decided it was time to get a bitch. One of Irene Munro’s bitches was having a litter. We went to have a look at these young Fetteresk puppies and fell for one, Maureen had a wonderful eye for dogs and picked out a beautiful pup. Fetteresk Conscientious of Cullmadons. She done well at the shows constantly placed, in those days it was classes of 25-30 so a placing was excellent. However Taylor did not like the showing, therefore we decided to mate her, first to Lynn Muir’s Konekakela Zager and then to Rab and Zena Barnes Shenanagin What Next. This was a special litter to us. 4 out of the litter were shown, Orla got 1 cc, 2 Res cc, her downfall was a lack of coat which still irks me today. Josh got his stud book number and then there was Travis, owned by the Patersons from Ayrshire, he won on the same day at Crufts Mid Lim (26) then he won Limit (27). I am currently showing Shenanagin oh oh seven (Sonny).
I am really looking forward to judging the ISBC Show. This will be my 4th judging appointment. Good Luck to everyone who enters the show. I can assure exhibitors your dogs will be judged with honesty, fairness and on the day.
Don McCulloch
My passion for Irish Setters began in 1970 when we acquired Kargray Charity (Copper) from breeders Denis and June Milward, on the recommendation of Joan Anderson (Andana). While we were out walking one day, we were approached by a well known Irish breeder and exhibitor, who admired Copper and said we should show her. At her first show, she was reserve out of seven (with the help of a choc drop) and we were hooked! Our shows at that time were confined to our local New Forest area, and were a lot of fun, with very sporting exhibitors.
We bred our first litter in 1973 and kept a bitch, Coppersheen Serenata (Amber). Mated to Sh Ch Stephenshill Gamebird, Amber produced Judith Lynch’s Coppersheen Beau Brummell, who went on to sire Sh Ch Corriecas Gideon.
As a journalist I have always enjoyed writing and in 1980 I wrote a book on the breed which was published by Foyle’s. Much of the information in the book is now out of date, and I would like to write an update.
Over the years I have bred half a dozen litters, the most successful of which was by Sh Ch Shenanagin Some Might Say it’s Bardonhill ex Marksway Magic Flute at Coppersheen, which produced two KC Stud Book winners, Coppersheen Cantilena and Coppersheen Chaconne.
I first judged at a limited show in 1980, and have enjoyed judging the breed since the . My first Ch show appointment was at National Gundog in 2011.
My kennel name, Coppersheen, was an amalgam of Copper and Sheena a GSD once owned by my first husband.
A puppy from one of our early litters went to Susan Stone in Switzerland, the niece of Copper’s breeders. Susan later acquired another granddaughter of Copper, who helped to establish her successful kennel in Switzerland, also with the kennel name Coppersheen.
I thank the committee for the invitation and am looking forward to my day judging at the Irish Setter Breeders Club show.
Sue Clifford
Firstly I would like to thank the extremely hard working committee for making my co judge and I very welcome and looking after us so well. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for taking the time to prepare their dogs for the show. Its wonderful to go over dogs which have been presented in such good condition.
I was very pleased with the entry overall, especially my principal winners. Some of the classes were full of quality, I could have placed some from 1 to 8 resulting in many good dogs cardless, however, I placed dogs as I saw on the day.
Once again my thanks to the committee and my very capable stewards, Dave and Richard.
Baby Puppy 2
1st Mr & Mrs N Foster – IXIA BOYS DON’T CRY AT SHANOAH
First time judging this class I had to look at the potential in the pups presented. No.1 dog was full of potential with good angulation front and rear, straight front and pleasing head. Dog had correct tail set, moved well and was well schooled in what to do.
2nd Usmar & Usmar – IXIA FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE
This dog was litter brother to No.1 dog, not as well schooled in what was required but plenty of time for him to turn it around.
Minor Puppy 3 (1A)
1st Mrs L A Richardson – BLUESPRINGS LINDA’S LEGACY AT FOREST FIRE
At 6 months old this puppy has a lovely outline, moderate length of neck, well placed shoulders and straight front. Pleasing head, clean topline and correct tail set, well off for bone and moved well.
2nd Mrs T Cormack – POLMENNOR SILVER BALL
Another nice puppy pleasing head with good proportions. Dark eye, lean neck into well placed shoulders with a rich dark coat.
Puppy Dog 6
1st Mrs J Gilbert – KERRIEMERE NIGHT BREEZE AMONG JOANMAS
A fine young dog full of promise with good front assembly and deep chest. Young dog was well off for bone, clean topline and tail set and moved well.
2nd Mrs P Harris – FAIRHAVEN YOUNG SOUL FOR KONAKAKELA (IMP.SWE)
Larger dog all round than No.1 dog but still had enough quality to deserve his placing. Strong head with dark almond shaped eyes, straight front with deep chest and spring of rib and a good mover.
3rd Brown’s RIVERBRUE DEADPOOL
Junior Dog 7
1st Mrs J Lorrimer – GWENDARIFF DISCO DAZZLER (IKC) JW
Another quality youngster liked his overall outline with well-balanced head and correct ear set. Junior dog had straight front tight feet, proud fore chest with good angles front and rear and moved well showing good tail action.
2nd Neill & Elrich – GWENDARRIFF SKY DIVER (IKC)
Yet again quality stands before you, slightly smaller than No. dog but still overall balance excellent. Good angulation fore and aft with nice short hocks and a good mover.
3rd Walker’s GWENDARIFF HANKY PANKY
Yearling Dog 9 (1A)
1st Jacobs & Bernard – FORFARIAN FANCY FOOTWORK JW
This young dog has done a lot of winning and I was not surprised after going over him, full of quality with strong masculine head, raised brow and soft expression. Correct sloping topline and tail set, well off for bone and loved his width of thigh. He moved well with good tail action.
2nd Miss T Gardner – DANWISH TROUBADOUR
This boy has a classic head shape with dark almond eyes, clean neck leading to well placed shoulders, deep chest and gently sloping topline. He has a rich coat and moved well.
3rd Box’s ITS NOW OR NEVER FOR FERNSTART
Maiden Dog 3 (2A)
1st Abbot & Milligan – Bott – THENDARA HARIBO
Fine upstanding young boy, pleasing head with low ear set and gently sloping topline. He has a good bend of stifle with short hocks and is a good mover.
Novice Dog 6 (1A)
1st Abbot & Milligan – Bott – THENDARA HARIBO
Comments in Maiden Dog Class apply
2nd Mrs C Sheldon – BARDONHILL THAT’S ALRIGHT AT DELSANTO
Presented in good condition, super outline with lean neck, deep chest and good spring of rib. Good width to thigh and short hocks and moved well.
3rd Gilbert’s KERRIEMERE NIGHT BREEZE AMONG JOANMAS
Undergraduate Dog 4
1st Mrs D Murry – HENALEAS MAXAMILLIAN WITH DERRYDORE JW
He won this class on his movement, sound dog with rich dark coat and masculine head, good stop and raised eyebrow. Sloping topline and correct tail set and a really sound mover.
2nd Mr N & Mrs A Chapman – SHELDONITE GINGERBREAD MAN
Longer cast than No.1 dog, long lean neck leading to well placed shoulders, good bend of stifle, short hocks and nice neat feet.
3rd Pym’s MARZANNE TRIGGER HAPPY BY THENDARA
Graduate Dog 10
1st Mrs S Edwards – COPPERS GET OFF MY CLOUD BY BONHOMIE (IMP SW)
I have admired this dog from the ringside and I wasn’t disappointed when going over him, full of quality from every angle with beautiful head and expression. Long lean well arched neck, correct shoulder placement, deep chest and spring of rib. Well tucked elbows, correct flowing topline, tail set straight off the back with plenty feathering of rich dark coat. Very pleased to award him RCC, good luck for the future young man.
2nd Mr & Mrs J Richardson – BARDONHILL MACINTOSH AT MONTGREENAN JW
Unlucky to meet No.1 dog today. A sound dog overall, strong head, lean neck with gently sloping topline, well placed shoulders, low ear set and moved well.
3rd Aldridge’s CLONAGERA WINNER TAKES IT ALL
Postgraduate 9
1st Greenan & Hopewell – LOCHLOREN NO OFFENCE JULESET JW
An absolutely honest dog, no exaggerations, everything in the right place. Strong well arched neck leading to correct topline. Well off for bone, strong muscular hind quarters, moved very well with correct tail action.
2nd Mrs M Bott – BARDONHILL MILLION TO ONE
Another good dog but just preferred the overall outlie of No.1dog. Deep chest and well sprung rib, good angulation fore and aft and good movement.
3rd Corless’s SWIFTLARK INVINCIBLE JW
Mid Limit 9 (1A)
1st Miss L Kolbach – KERRYFAIR ZOOM IN ON PASSWORD
He has a well-balanced head with dark eye and raised eyebrow. He stands on neat feet and straight front, deep chest and strong hind quarters. He was a little bit naughty on the move, please try to work on this.
2nd Mrs P Rutherford – Judge & Prangle – CLONAGERA TOUCH OF GOLD
This kennel has produced quality dogs over the years and this one is no exception. Beautiful outline, strong head, low set ears, lean neck and clean topline. Good angulation front and rear just preferred head of No.1 dog.
3rd Sheldon’s BARDONHILL MILLION WAYS TO DESANTO
Limit Dog 13
1st Mrs L Murchison – KERRYFAIR PLEASE PLEASE ME CORPHIN
A fine outstanding dog just my type, not over exaggerated in anyway with gorgeous head and soft expression. Raised eyebrow, strong well arched neck leading to correct shoulder placement into a flowing topline and tail set. Deep chest in full coat and beautiful condition, seriously considered for top honours.
2nd Miss T Gardner QUENSHA WALK ME HOME TO DANWISH
Yet another quality dog in this class. This was the best class of the day, those who got placed should be very pleased. This dog was shown in tip top condition, long lean neck, deep chest, correct angulation front and rear. This was the best toned dog of the day, his muscle tone was amazing.
3rd Beresford’s JETSETTER WIND OF DREAM (IMP RUS)
Open Dog 6
1st Milligan – Bott & Bott – SHCH THENDARA BIG LOVE
This dog caught my eye as a junior dog and he has fulfilled his promise as a youngster full of quality tip to tail. Well-constructed head, low set ears, lean neck, gentle slope top line with deep chest. Straight front with good bend of stifle, fabulous width of thigh and short hocks. Presented in beautiful condition a joy to go over, pleased to award him dog CC and in agreement with my co judge B.O.B & B.I.S
2nd Miss Ellrich SHCH & IRISH CH GWENDARRIF ABSOLUTELY MARWE’LLUS (IKC)
Another gorgeous dog really well-balanced, clean outline presents a beautiful picture gorgeous head with melting expression. Strong well arched neck, sloping topline, neat feet, straight front with deep chest. Correct bend of stifle, well-toned quarters and short hocks.
3rd Bott & Allen & Morgan’s SHCH QUENSHA TAKE A BOW
Veteran Dog 5 (2A)
1st Miss J Greenan – ANLORY AIDEN JW
Fabulous dog overall, strong masculine head with almond shaped dark eyes. Strong well arched neck, well off for bone, deep chest and spring of rib. Good angulation front and rear and this dog can move which won him this class easily.
2nd Mr D PIKE – REDCLYST BORIS VW
A lovely veteran dog beautiful head with soft expression and kind dark eye. Strong neck into well laid shoulders, clean flowing topline, strong well-muscled quarters and moved soundly.
3rd MacDonald’S REDCLYST MAXIMUS VW
Spec Beg 1
1st Mrs H G Bentley – ASTLEYVIEW COMING HOME TO PENCLIPPIN
Standing alone but fully deserved his placing sound dog overall and moved well
Don McCulloch Judge
Many thanks to the ISBC for inviting me to judge at its prestigious championship show. Thank you to my efficient and helpful stewards, who kept things running smoothly, and to the exhibitors for their good humour. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was pleased with the quality of the bitches I judged, and none was without merit. There were some very close decisions, and I could have done with some more first prizes to award! Soundness, substance, elegance and femininity are the ideal. Hind movement was irregular in a few, which obviousy affected my decisions. But the thing to remember every time is that you always take the best dog home with you!
BABY PUPPY B (2)
MINOR PUPPY B (6, 1a, 1w/d)
1. Bott’s BARDONHILL COTTON TREE. Six months, stood out in this class. Sweet head and expression, well proportioned, well constructed with good angulation fore and aft and good depth of brisket. Moved steadily. 2. Roberts’ POLMENNOR PANDORA. Six months to the day. Sweet, feminine expression, pleasing outline, well bodied with good depth, moved well. 3. Roberts’ POLMENNOR SPICE OP LIFE.
PUPPY B (11)
1. Nicholls’ RIVERBRUE STORM. Stunning 11 mth youngster with gorgeous head and expression, low earset, well balanced, good angulation and depth of brisket. Great promise for the future. Best Puppy in Show, well deserved. 2. Bott’s BARDONHILL COTTON TREE. 3. Roberts’ POLMENNOR PANDORA.
JUNIOR B (12)
1. Roffey’s GWENDARIFF SKY’S THE LIMIT (IKC) Beautiful girl, such a lovely head with dark eye. So well balanced, with good reach of neck and ample depth of brisket. Well angulated, good length and tailset. 2. Milligan Bott and Bott’s THENDARA TRULY. Fourteen months old, with lovely head and kind expression. Well laid shoulders, good angulation and ample depth/ 3. Walters’ KAIMILTOFT RUBY TUESDAY FOR DENEIL.
YEARLING B (7)
1. Milligan Bott, Bott & Smith’s THENDARA GRAFF VENUS. Substantial girl with lovely shape.Kind expression, well laid shoulders with good forechest, ample depth of brisket and well turned stifles. 2. Mugford’s KEDALITA ABFAB FOR LYNWOOD.JW. Well constructed with sweet expression, beautifully balanced with good depth and well angulated. Happy soul with wagging tail! 3. Roffey’s GWENDARIFF SKY’S THE LIMIT (IKC)
MAIDEN B (8)
1. Bott’s BARDONHILL COTTON TREE. 2. Rogers’ CLONAGEERA SUMMER MAGIC. Pretty and substantial girl, well bodied , good shoulder angulation and return of upper arm, and well turned stifles. 3. Roberts’ POLMENNOR PANDORA.
NOVICE B (9, 3 w/d)
1. Nicholls’ RIVERBRUE STORM 2. Rogers’ CLONAGEERA SUMMER MAGIC 3. Hadfield’s MARZANNE HAPPY RETURNS
UNDERGRADUATE B (6)
1. Kennedy Sloane’s TWOACRES CONTRARY MARY. Combining substance with elegance, this girl has a beautiful head and expression and is well constructed through and through and well angulated fore and aft, moved well/ 2. Rogers’ CLONAGEERA SUMMER MAGIC. 3. Berry & Morris’ RIVERBRUE MYSTIQUE AVEC BRINARA.
GRADUATE B (8)
1. Rorke’s ZAKHAN’S QUEEN OF HEARTS. Beautiful head and expression, well bodied with good reach of neck, well angulated shoulders, gently sloping topline and good hind angulation, in lovely coat and condition. 2. Hillocks’ JONOLA BELLINI. Racy girl with sweet, feminine expression. Good shoulder angulation, good depth, excellent hind angulation, moved steadily. 3. Bentley’s PENCLIPPIN CELTIC ASTHORE JW.
POST GRADUATE B (6)
1. Mugford’s LYNWOOD RATHER SCRUMPTIIOIS JW. Beautiful typey girl, so typical of her breeding,. Sweet head and expression. Combines elegance with substance. Lovely shape with excellent reach of neck, good depth of brisket, well let down hocks, in beautiful coat and condition. Pleased to award her the Res CC. 2. Pike and MacDonald’s REDCLYST GLENURY OICHE CHIUIN. Another sweet headed girl with typical expression. Well bodied with ample depth, good front and hind angulation, presenting a lovely overall picture. 3. Dale’s TREFAINE AURORA OF AUBANJON.
MID LIMIT B ( 8, 3a).
1. Corless’ SWIFTLARK ILLUSTRIOUS JW. Just love this girl from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. In head and expression, exactly my ideal of an Irish Setter.. Head oval from ear to ear, and with that deightful hint of mischief in expression. So well constructed, without exaggeration, fulfils all requirements of the breed standard, and she moved beautifully and soundly around the ring, especially in the challenge, when she ‘showed her socks off’. Delighted to award her the CC and, in agreement with my co judge, Reserve BIS. 2. Humphreys’ RIVERBRUE OPHELIA BONGOS AT HENALEAS. Another typey girl with kindly expression, racy outline, good reach of neck, gently sloping topline and ample depth. 3. Rutherford’s CLONAGEERA TAKE A CHANCE JW.
LIMIT B (13, 3a).
1. Holley’s GWENDARIFF THISTLE BE JILL’S AT WYNJILL. Elegant and racy girl with sweet, gentle expression. Well constructed with well laid shoulders, gently sloping topline, ample depth and good angulation. In lovely coat and condition. 2. Milligan Bott and Bott’s THENDARA SWEET VIOLETTA. Substantial girl, typical of her breeding, with sweet head, racy outline, correct front and good angulation. 3. Bridgwater’s BRIDGELLAS DON’T PUSH IT.
OPEN B (4).
1. Edwards’ GWENDARIFF IT’S NUMERO UNO AT BONHOMIE. Another lovely example of the breed, stylish and elegant. Gentle head and expression, racy outline, well constructed. Excellent depth and fore and hind angulation. Moved with flair. 2. Hadfield’s COVARNEY ESTEE AVEC MARZANNE. Another lovely girl, well proportioned, sweet head, clean throat, good reach of neck, in lovely condition. 3. Humphreys’ ALOFRANA MISS DAISY AT HENALEAS.
VETERAN B (8, 2a).
1. Mugford’s SH CH LYNWOOD ABRACADABRA JW. Once again, this girl is so typical of her breeding, Beautifully chiselled head, clean throar, good reach of neck, gently sloping topline. Beautifully balanced, delighted that she went BVIS. 2. Elkins’ SH CH TWOACRES PROMISE OF SPRING WITH AVACET. Sweet head and expression, racy outline, well angulated and in lovely condition for her 9 years. 3. Fox’s KERRYFAIR SPECIAL DIAMOND.
SPECIAL BEGINNERS B (2).
1. Fox’s KERRYFAIR HEART TO HEART. Racy girl with sweet head and expression, lovely demeanour, well constructed, good depth and angulation, moved well. 2. White’s PADUAN EASTER BLESSING. Well bodied girl, with pleasing head and expression, nicely proportioned with good angulation, in good coat.
SUE CLIFFORD (JUDGE).
