2007 Mrs Rita Pike ISCV 46th Championship Show
THE IRISH SETTER CLUB OF VICTORIA
46TH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2007
MRS RITA PIKE (Scarletti Irish Setters)
Firstly I would like to thank the Society for inviting me to judge this special show.
It was my first visit to Australia and although not quite welcomed by the legendary Australian sunshine it did prove to be a memorable visit.
The Irish Setter is markedly different to the type shown in the UK notably the difference in head type; some were really plain and hound like. The size and shape differ immensely and I found most too large and exaggerated. Coat colour is much lighter than in the UK although the feathering is profuse and I congratulate the exhibitors on the excellent presentation of their charges.
One thing that bothered me was the gripping of the root of the tail and thrusting the dog forwards, apart from being most uncomfortable to the dog it does nothing for the front angulation of the exhibit especially if it already fails in that area.
Another pointer I noticed was weakness in pasterns causing the exhibits to pin in and appear flat footed. No bad temperaments on the day they were a delight to handle.
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BABY PUPPY DOG
1ST MARTINRIDGE WORK O ART (Martin)
Stood alone in this class. Four months old baby. Has promising topline and croup and well bent stifles, his head need to break. He moved OK.
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PUPPY DOG
1st PENDORIC RED N RAGIN (Fry)
A striking puppy with a nice head, would like a little more stop but he is just a baby, good front and depth, a little long cast, he has well bent stifles and lovely dark coat very well grown he showed and moved well.
2nd GWYNDARA ONE MAN SHOW (A1) (Jones)
Larger type than 1st so not quite there in his movement yet, needs to tighten in front and strengthen in pasterns, movement unsteady. I am sure he will grow into himself. Looks well in profile.
3rd AMHURST YNOT WAYBACK WHEN (Howd)
A little unsettled today in the cold surroundings, I liked his head difficult to assess his qualities.
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JUNIOR DOG
1ST EIREAN FROZEN MAGIC (Whittington)
Nice dark coated well feathered youngster, quite short coupled. I would like more shoulder angulation. Good feet and short hocks he made use of the big ring.
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INTERMEDIATE DOG
1ST Aust/NZ Ch SETTERLANDS TAMBURELLO AT PENDORIC (Imp NZ) (Hearn) What a glamour boy – handsome, stylish, well balanced, striking dog with shoulder angulation. He showed a clean pair of heels when moving around the ring. Beautifully presented with a super handler. Reserve CC.
2nd MARTINRIDGE ACAPULCO (Martin)
Liked this dog too nice head and eye he has nice depth and well ribbed, looked a picture standing but not quite as positive as the winner.
3rd CH LINLEYMVOURNE NOTTINGHAM (Lovell)
Liked his head, dark coated dog shorter coupled that 1st and 2nd. Looked a bit unbalanced on the back end, he moved well his handler certainly worked hard to get this place. Good rapport between dog and handler.
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AUSTRALIAN BRED DOG
1st EIREANNMADA RIVERDANCE (Fall & Browne)
Liked this dog, well presented good looking boy. Thought him quite handsome and balanced (when not overstretched). Would have liked a cleaner croup. He was one of the more positive movers today with good tail carriage.
2nd DUNLOE HOT FUDGE (Middleton)
Nice type of dog but moving a little loose in front today and pinning in. Also lifted his tail on the move. Liked his head and he was in gleaming condition.
3rd GRD CH BRODRUGGAN THE DUBLINER (Lovell)
Different type to 1st and 2nd. He has a nice head and eye, strong neck into reasonable front assembly. Unfortunately he was not in such good coat but what he was wearing was dark and gleaming. Very good mover.
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OPEN DOG
1st CH BRODRUGGAN TEMPTATION (Stewart)
A really lovely dog. Well balanced and not overdone he has a lovely head, good neck and well laid shoulders, super front and feet, well ribbed back, good depth with plenty of heart room, super dog standing and moving, well handled and so beautifully presented, well deserved the Dog CC.
2nd CH SHELOMITH VICE REGENT (Cleland/Browne/Langham-Goodwin)
Very elegant dog, failed to one in shoulder, but I liked the rest of him a lot. A great showman and so well handled, moved and showed well and has a lot going for him.
3rd CH EIREANNMADA FLYING SOLO (Craig/Browne)
Not so striking in topline a little heavier than 1st and 2nd. Nice head and eye, neat feet, short hocks and well handled and moved well.
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VETERAN DOG (7-10 YEARS)
1st EIREANNMADA HOUSE OF SAX (Smith)
Eight years old dog in great condition. Upstanding with nice head and eye, good front and feet, in super coat, he moved well with drive and really enjoyed his day out.
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VETERAN DOG (OVER 10 YEARS)
1st Gr CH GWYNDARA TOTAL ECLIPSE (Jones)
Almost eleven years this dog has a great name and is in great condition. He still maintains a high level of fitness which showed in his movement. A quality dog his owner must be proud of him
2nd BAIYAI FEVER PITCH (AI) (Gration)
Another golden oldie! He obviously loves his dinner, what a lovely old man. Such a sweet head, he moved well for his 10 and a half years. In great shape. His owner must cherish him.
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BABY PUPPY BITCH
1st ORNAC R U TALKN TO ME (Underwood)
I just loved this delightful baby pup, naughty but nice. Dark coated, pretty head most promising must have a good future. Best Baby Puppy.
2nd MARTINRIDGE FINE ART (Martin)
Another nice baby, more extreme in topline, pretty head, good front and feet.
3rd MARTINRIDGE FANTASY ART (Martin)
Litter sister to 2nd. Pretty puppy not so good in neck and shoulder at this young age, she moved well.
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PUPPY BITCH
1st MARTINRIDGE GRACE (Martin)
Very forward 11 months girl. She has a good head neck and shoulders, good depth well ribbed back nice overall balance and super coat. She moved well.
2nd AMHURST DO YOU REMEMBER (Thomas)
No so forward youngster, I preferred her head to 1st. A little loose in front at this age and maybe a shorter hock would be desired. I liked her overall balance and colour.
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JUNIOR BITCH
1st EIREANNMADA CALL O THE WIND (A1) (Browne)
Just 12 months she is an elegant pretty bitch. Well laid shoulders, good depth plenty of heart room, well tucked loin, not exaggerated in hindquarters and neat firm short hocks. She moved with drive and confidence around the ring.
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INTERMEDIATE BITCH
1st CH PENDORIC PERFECT ANGEL (Hearn/Baker)
Lovely type, pretty feminine head and good front assembly, neat feet. Well balanced so presents an eye catching topline, dark coated strong quarters and she moved well.
2nd CH TAHTAN FORBIDDEN FRUIT (Finlaison)
Nice bitch with lots to like about her. Elegant and feminine, rather a long neck which makes her look unbalanced, nice topline and croup finish and strong quarters so moved well.
3rd GWYNDARA SERENDIPITY (A1) (Jones)
Nice type of bitch. A good topline – held when moving, well angulated front and back she owns a sweet head.
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AUSTRALIAN BRED BITCH
1st BRECHINS OVER THE RAINBOW (McFarlane)
Bitch with a nice head, striking in topline (although for me sometimes a little overstretched) short neat hocks, in super coat and well presented, she moved well.
2nd MARTINRIDGE GOT SPIRIT (Martin)
Close up to 1st just not quite the finish, preferred head and expression of 1st. Good mover.
3rd CH PENDORIC PURE MAYHEM (Wheatley)
Elegant girl with good front and feet. Larger type that 1st and 2nd, very pleasing overall in body shape in good coat and she moved well.
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OPEN BITCH
1st CH PENDORIC FIRE ANYTHYME (Hearn)
Quality bitch. Made an instant impact with her pretty head and eye, super ear set nice front and rear assembly together with good depth and spring in rib. Standing she looked a picture and did not let herself down on the move, holding her classic topline. So well presented and handled. She was my star of the day. CC & BIS.
2nd CH DUNLOE ORIGINAL SIN (Middleton)
Different type to one but also very nice. Longer cast so failed in topline. She has a pretty head and expression, good angulation front and rear, in beautiful coat, well presented and handled.
3rd CH SOLASDAS UNFORGETABLE (Fuller)
Liked her pretty head, front and rear angles. Neat front & feet, plenty of heart room, pleasing topline plenty of coat and a good sound mover.
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VETERAN (7-10 YEARS)
1st CH RHIANNON DEVORGILLA (Scott)
Super 8 years old bitch who commanded attention, in tip top condition. Good head and expression good front and feet and strong rear end, in extremely good coat she looked great and did not disappoint on the move. A credit to her breeder/owner. Reserve CC.
2nd CH GWYNDORA LA VIDA LOCA (Jones)
Belies her years, lovely type still has all the essential qualities to enable her to compete at any level.
3rd CH BRODRUGGAN DRESDIN DOLL (Stewart)
Pretty bitch dark coated nice make and shape, no exaggerations she too was in great condition, good mover.
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BEST IN SHOW : CH PENDORIC FIRE ANYTHYME
RUNNER UP & OPPOSITE IN SHOW : CH BRODRUGGAN TEMPTATION.
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