It is always an honour to be invited to judge at a Breed Club Show but to be invited for a second time is really very special.  Thank you to the hard working committee for taking on the mammoth task of holding three shows on the same day, to the stewards who worked tiressly keeping everything running as smoothly as possible (it can’t have been easy), and to you the exhibitors for a lovely quality entry.  I had a truly wonderful day, thank you.

BPD: (1).  1. Rose-Hay’s, Cataluna Victorius, difficult to assess baby puppies as to how they will grow on, however this little chap shows good promise, balanced in outline with correct front and rear angulations. Lovely head and expression.Moved adequately well, for one so young.  BBPIS.

MPD: (2).  1. Berry & Morris, Forfarian The Uncloaked. Nicely balanced male, good head properties, low set ears, arched neck leading into well laid shoulders, deep body, well ribbed back, correct tail set, adequate rear angulation and muscle tone for his age. Moved well.   2.  Dow’s Forfarian The Recruited, litter brother to one, and similar remarks apply, just prefered his brother on his overall shape and movement at the moment. Two lovely puppies.

 PD: (4,1).  1. Needs, Covarney Mighty Quinn with Stourford, Sure this young male will have bright future when he gets his act together, gave his handler such a hard time, with perserverence and patience it came right in the end. He has a handsome head with gentle expression, low set ears, long neck leading into well laid shoulders, good body proportions giving a pleasing outline, good width to quarters, short hocks, tight feet, well set on tail. Beautiful dark coat. Moved well when he steadied. BPIS.   2.  Dazycutter Blazing Fire, Smart Puppy, showing good promise, lovely head and expression, correct eye shape,  low set ears,  adequate length of neck leading into well laid shoulders, good depth to body, short hocks, moved well.    3. Jarvis, Marzanne Live Wire,   

 VD: (6,1).  1. Hemmings, ShCh Orlanset A New Flame, Lovely boy from any angle, handsome classic head, soft gentle expression, low set ears, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, correct front and rear angulation.  Gently sloping topline, good croup and well set on tail.  Good width to thigh, short strong hocks and lovely tight feet.  Moved out well on the move. Pleased to award him RCC, RBIS, BVIS,  2. Rutherford & Judge’s, Riverbrue Galiano Fizz to Clonageera JW. Different type to 1, handsome head, soft expression, with low set ears.  Good length of neck, good front and rear angulation, well set on tail, moved well using his strong hocks    3.  Pym, Bott & Milligan-Bott’s, Thendara Marshmello JW, SHCEx, OSW, VW.

 JD: (5).  1. Neill & Ellrich’s, Gwendariff The Nude Dude (IKC),  Super young dog so much to like about him.  Classic head and expression, clean neck through to correct shoulders, good forechest, super front and rear angulations,  well off for bone, held his topline standing and on the move, presented in beautiful coat and condition.  2. Shepherd’s Casachared Mr Delaneys Son, nice young male with lovely head and expression, lovely dark coat, classic shape with deep chest, good topline, adequate front and rear angulation, moved out well.  3. Hardy’s Cafotaliena Play With Fire.

 YD:  (5,1).  1. Richardson’s, Bluesprings Linda’s Legacy at Forestfire, nicely balanced male, good head properties, low set ears, arched neck leading into well laid shoulders, deep body, well ribbed back, tail set on well, adequate rear angulation and muscle tone for his age. Moved well.    2.  Hemmings, Orlanset Slave To Love JW, Well made youngster, with a lovely head and expression, deep chest, tight elbows, well ribbed back, moved out steady and true. 3.  Foster’s, Ixia Boys Don’t Cry at Shanoah JW.

 MD: (1).  1. Poole’s, Gwendariff Ringa Ringa Roses (IKC), Nicely balanced male, good head shape, low set ears, arched neck leading into well laid shoulders, deep body, well ribbed, adequate rear angulation and muscle tone. Moved well.

ND: (1).   1. Poole’s, Gwendariff Ringa Ringa Roses (IKC) Repeat.

UGD: (1).  1.  Kassube & French’s, Thendara Hot Diamond and Cararua, good body properties on this dog, lovely head with gentle expression. Good length of neck and gently sloping topline.  Good strong quarters.  Moved well.

GD: (3).  1.  Davison’s, Bardonhill Love Me Tender, Excellent shape and outline on this young dog, well presented with lovely coat and condition.  Lean head with correct stop, lovely eye shape, arched neck leading to well laid back shoulders, good length to body, strong quarters and good tail set. Moved well   2.   Kassube & French’s, Thendara Hot Diamond and Cararua, (repeat)  3.  Rose-Hay’s, Cataluna Sir Lancelot.

PGD: (11,2).  1. Lorrimer’s, Gwendariff Disco Dazzler (IKC) JW, classic head with soft melting expression, lovely arch to neck, well laid shoulders, standing on strong well boned legs with nice tight feet.  Strong powerful quarters which carried him effortlessly around the ring.   2.  Cole’s, Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby, quality dog, handsome head, dark eye, good reach of neck and well laid shoulders, lovely shape with good rear angulation, was not as steady on the move as my winner. 3. Hardy’s, Cafotaliena Joker And Queen,

MLD: (7).   1. Jones, Gwendariff Ity’s Just A Rumour, well put together male, stunning head and expression, good shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribs, strong loin, good tail set giving an overall balanced shape, moved out really well using his hocks. 2.  Richardson’s, Bardonhill McIntosh Red at Montgreenan, Lovely young dog, unlucky to meet 1 today, classic head, with typical irish expression, long lean neck, well angulated front, strong topline, good strength to rear, well set on tail which he used to advantage on the move  3.  Dewer’s, Gwendariff Bobby Dazzler (IKC),

LD: (6,2).  1. Richardson, Gwendariff Tullys Red Arrows, So much to like about this well balanced dog.  Good size, and outline, lovely masculine head with a dark eye, low set ears.  Good shoulders and adequate front angulation, gently sloping topline, well muscled quarters and short hocks allowing him to move with drive.    2.  Abbott’s, Thendara Haribo, well presented male in tip top condition, slightly longer in back than I like but nevertheless could not be denied his place in this strong class.  Has a lovely head and expression, good front and rear angulation, well set on tail. Moved well around the ring.  3.  Parsons, Quensha thinking Out Loud at Bransett JW

OD: (2).  1.  Ellrich, Sh.Ch./Ir.Sh.Ch./Int.Ch./Fin.Sh.Ch. Gwendariff Absolutely Marwe’llus (IKC), WW25, WW24. CW24,  For me this dog excells in shape and outline. Handsome lean head showing a good stop and correct eye shape, giving that all important  true irish expression,  well arched neck leading to well laid back shoulders, good length to body, strong quarters, short strong hocks. Moved at one with his handler with correct pace and precise footfall, well presented in lovely coat and condition. Pleased to award him CC & BIS.  2.  Edwards, Sh.Ch. Copper Get Off My Cloud by Bonhomie (Imp.Swe), Lovely young dog, unlucky to meet 1 today, handsome head, clean neck & shoulders, strong topline, good strength to rear, well set on tail which he used to advantage on the move.  Presented in wonderful condition.

BPB: (0).

MPB: (0).

PB: (4,1).  1.  Menhennett’s, Marzanne Lightnin Stikes over Whistlebush, I’m sure this young lady will have bright future, has a lovely head with gentle expression, low set ears, long neck leading into well laid shoulders, good body proportions giving a pleasing outline, well set on tail, nice tight feet, moved steady and true with such confidence.  2.  Davie, Zimbra Della Magna Sila at Lochfrae (Imp.Ita),  Another very feminine puppy, sweet expression, lean neck leading into correct shoulder placement, good overall ouline, moved well but not quite the confidence of 1.  3.  George, Dazycutter Fire Dancer.

VB: (6,2).  1.  Catling’s, Sh.Ch. Teleri Indian Summer (AI) JW,  Ultra feminine with true Irish expression, low set ears, arched neck and good front assembly, gently sloping topline and well sprung ribs.  Sound and true on the move and presented in beautiful condition.  2.  Hadfield’s, Covarney Estee avec Marzanne JW,  Well balanced racy appearance, pleasing in head with lovely eye and expression, good shoulders, well ribbed back, strong quarters which showed in her movement.  3.  Sharman & Jennings-Sharman’s, Kerrimere Red Ribbon JW,

JB: (6,3).  1.  Stevenson’s, Gwendariff Cracklin Rosie for Lochlorien (IKC),  Lovely young lady, sweetest feminine head and expression, lean neck, well laid shoulders, correct front, good spring of rib, gently sloping topline which she held on the move, correct rear angulation, short hocks, nice tight feet, moved out steady and true. 2.  Prangle’s, Heathclare Faberge, feminine head, dark eye with soft expression, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, good depth to body, well boned with nice tight feet, moved well.  3.  Hardy, Cafotaliena Lady In Red,

YB: (4,1).  1.  Humphreys & Frost’s, Riverbrue Kinky Boots, feminine head, nice eye and expression, good neck and shoulders, lovely overall outline and body shape, strong topline, leading to well angulated quarters, short hocks, moved around the ring with style and correct footfall.  Taylor’s , Dendroch Anne Frank,  different type to 1, pretty head, with correct stop and eye shape, adequate angulation fore and aft, shown in good coat and condition.  3.  Rose-Hay, Shelindair Chocolate Flake with Cataluna,

MB: (1,1).    

NB: (4,2).  1.  Prangle’s, Heathclare Faberge (repeat),  2.  Davie, Zimbra Della Magna Sila at Lochfrae (Imp.Ita), (repeat). 

UGB: (6,2).  1.  Parsons’, Quensha Woman In Love at Bransett, pleasing in outline, feminine head, dark eye with soft expression, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, good depth to body, well boned with nice tight feet, moved well. 2. Stevenson’s, Gwendariff Cracklin Rosie for Lochlorien (IKC), (repeat) 3.  Kassube & French, Cararua Spring Pearl.

GB: (8,1).  1.  Rutherford, Clonageera Summer Moments, JW, lovely head and expression, low set ears, elegant in neck and shoulders, good front and rear angulation, well set on tail, moved out well showing strong positive footfall.  2.  Berry & Morris’, Riverbrue Mystique avec Brinara JW, Elegant bitch, racy oultine, lovely head, neck and shoulders, deep in body with gently sloping topline, not exaggerated in any way. Well set on tail moved effortlessly round the ring.  3.  Hadfield’s, Marzanne Happy Returns.

PGB: (7).  1.  Hardy’s, Cafotaliena She’s On Fire, well balanced, pleasing in head with lovely eye and expression, good shoulders, well ribbed back, strong quarters which showed in her movement. Shown in excellent condition.   2.  Edwards & Osman, Emma Coppers Mahogany Dream Catcher,  lovely feminine head, lean and clean in neck leading into correct shoulders, strong gently sloping topline, correct front and rear angulations, correct tail set, and held well on the move. 3.Condron & Needs, Coverney Mini Minx.

MLB: (5).  1.  Jones, Gwendariff Rhianna JW,  Liked this girl for her overall balance and racy appearance, loved her clean elegant lines.  Sweetest of heads with soft quizzical expression, lean neck, well laid shoulders, correct front angulation, good spring of rib, gently sloping topline, good rear angulation, short hocks, nice tight feet, moved out steady and true holding her topline. RCC,  2.  Parsons’, Forfarian Flutter Yer Lashes at Bransett, another quality bitch, feminine in head, dark eye, sloping topline, strong hindquarters, nice tight feet.  Presented a very pleasing outline both standing and on the move  3.  Dale’s, Trefaine Aurora of Aubanjon.

LB: (7,1).  1.  Bouttell & Burridge, Ixia Snow Vixen,  My star of the girls and a pleasure to go over.  Ultra feminine bitch, she stood out in the line up with her lovely shape and overall balance.  Beautiful head, dark eye, low set ears.  Front and rear assembly were excellent with no exaggerations, deep chest and good spring of rib.  Stood on well boned legs with tight feet, beautifully presented in lovely coat and condition, movement was at one with her handler. Could not be denied her place and the CC.  2.  Danks & Kniveton’s, Alolfrana Electra, beautifully put together young lady commanding attention, lovely head with a typical irish expression, no exaggerations, clean lines, correct return of upperarm, good depth to body, strong quarters which enabled her to move out well with correct tail action.  3.  Allum, Zakhan’s Sky Dancer del Macarica.

OB: (7,1).  1.  Mugford, Sh.Ch. Lynwood Rather Scrumptious JW,  So much to like about this well balanced girl.  good size, and outline, lovely feminine head with a dark eye, low set ears.  Good shoulders and correct front angulation, gently sloping topline, well muscled quarters and short hocks allowing her to move with drive and precision, shown in lovely condition.   2.  Neill & Stewart, Sh.Ch./Ir.Sh.Ch. Gwendariff Pink Champagne (IKC), such a  soft melting expression on this girl, lovely arch to neck, well laid shoulders, standing on strong well boned legs with nice tight feet.  Strong powerful quarters which carried her effortlessly around the ring.    3.  Godart, Multi/Int.Sh.Ch. Riverwood The Devil Wears Prada JR.Ch.

Pat Harris