Irish Setter PHOTO OF THE WEEK as at 8 February 2026
February 8th, 2026 by Gail
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SHOW RESULTS as at 8 February 2026
February 6th, 2026 by Gail
As always, any errors are purely unintentional… please advise of any mistakes for correction
Thank you to all persons submitting show results and/or photos for publication
Sunday 8 February 2026
MELBOURNE DOG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at KCC Park, Skye, Victoria. Judge : Mr M Vorster (Sth Africa)
Entry : 4 dogs 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/ BEST OF BREED
PENDORIC THE POWER O ONE (Hearn)
Reserve Dog/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH JASPEREL AGAINST THE ODDS (AI) (Robinson)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none eligible
Reserve Bitch
n/a
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Saturday 7 February 2026
LYNDHURST CANINE COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at KCC Park, Skye, Victoria. Judge SHOW 3 : Mrs S Barkey (Canada)
Entry : 5 dogs (1 absent) 2 bitches
DOG CHALLENGE/ BEST OF BREED/BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP 3rd
CH EIREANNMADA REMINGTON STEELE (Coles/Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE/ RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA PENNY LOVER AT JARRAHWYN (Coles/Browne)
Reserve Dog
CH JASPEREL AGAINST THE ODDS (AI) (Robinson)
Reserve Bitch
no other eligible
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Saturday 7 February 2026
ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Allora, Queensland. Judge : Mrs J Ireland (Qld)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
A2O CH/GR CH CARLOWA SCARLATT ROSE (AI) (Pacey/McKechnie)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 7 February 2026
RYDAL A H & P ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Rydal, New South Wales. Judge : Mr R Ellis (NSW)
Entry : 2 dogs (1 absent) 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
ORNAC GIMMICKS N GIGGLES (Underwood)
DOG CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
ORNAC UCANT KISS THIS (Underwood)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 7 February 2026
LYNDHURST CANINE COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at KCC Park, Skye, Victoria. Judge SHOW 2 : Mr M Fukamachi (Japan)
Entry : 5 dogs (1 absent) 2 bitches
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA PENNY LOVER AT JARRAHWYN (Coles/Browne)
DOG CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA REMINGTON STEELE (Coles/Browne)
Reserve Dog
CH JASPEREL AGAINST THE ODDS (AI) (Robinson)
Reserve Bitch
no other eligible
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Friday 6 February 2026
LYNDHURST CANINE COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at KCC Park, Skye, Victoria. Judge SHOW 1 : Mr J Limataiinen (Finland)
Entry : 2 dogs 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA REMINGTON STEELE (Coles/Browne)
Reserve Dog/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
PENDORIC THE POWER O ONE (Hearn)
BITCH CHALLENGE
CH EIREANNMADA PENNY LOVER AT JARRAHWYN (Coles/Browne)
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Irish Setter PHOTO OF THE WEEK as at 1 February 2026
February 1st, 2026 by Gail
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Irish Setter SHOW RESULTS as at 1 February 2026
January 30th, 2026 by Gail
As always, any errors are purely unintentional… please advise of any mistakes for correction
Thank you to all persons submitting show results and/or photos for publication
Sunday 1 February 2026
GAWLER KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at David Roche Park, Kilburn, South Australia. Judge PM SHOW: Ms J Griffin (Sth Aust)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
RHIANNON READ MY DIARY (AI) (Schmidtke)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 1 February 2026
GAWLER KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at David Roche Park, Kilburn, South Australia. Judge AM SHOW: Ms S M Beinke (Sth Aust)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
RHIANNON READ MY DIARY (AI) (Schmidtke)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 1 February 2026
ULVERSTONE KENNEL CLUB (FCI CACIB SHOW) CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Ulverstone, Tasmania. Judge : Mr Michael Vorster (Sth Africa)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/ BEST OF BREED/CACIB-J/BEST IN GROUP 4th
CH MARTINRIDGE GOOD FORTUNE (AI) (Harvey/Pearen/Martin
BITCH CHALLENGE/ RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED/CACIB
CH EIREANNMADA GIRL POWER (Browne)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 1 February 2026
DOGS VICTORIA ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at KCC Park, Skye, Victoria. Judge : Mrs C Scotton (Vic)
Entry : 2 dogs 2 bitches
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP
PENDORIC THE POWER O ONE (Hearn)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH RHIANNON BOOK OF DAYS (AI) (Scott/Scott)
Reserve Dog
CH RHIANNON LIGHT BULB MOMENT (AI) (Scott/Scott)
Reserve Bitch
PENDORIC DIAMONDS N PEARLS (AI) (Hearn)
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Saturday 31 January 2026
GAWLER KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at David Roche Park, Kilburn, South Australia. Judge : Mrs L O’Malley (Sth Aust)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
RHIANNON READ MY DIARY (AI) (Schmidtke)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 31 January 2026
ULVERSTONE KENNEL CLUB A2O CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Ulverstone, Tasmania. Judge PM SHOW : Mr H Takahashi (Japan)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA GIRL POWER (Browne)
DOG CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED/BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP
CH MARTINRIDGE GOOD FORTUNE (AI) (Harvey/Pearen/Martin)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 31 January 2026
CLASSIC DOG SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at KCC Park, Skye, Victoria. Judge : Mrs K Ward (Vic)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/4th CLASSIC GUINEAS (6-18 MONTHS)
PENDORIC THE POWER O ONE (Hearn)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
PENDORIC DIAMONDS N PEARLS (AI) (Hearn)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 31 January 2026
STANTHORPE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Stanthorpe, Queensland. Judge : Mrs R Preece-Pickering (NSW)
Entry : 2 dogs (1 absent)
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/BEST JUNIOR IN GROUP/BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW
EIREANNMADA FORTUNATE SON (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
n/a
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Saturday 31 January 2026
ULVERSTONE KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Ulverstone, Tasmania. Judge AM SHOW : Mr L Heinesche (Luxembourg)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/ BEST OF BREED
CH MARTINRIDGE GOOD FORTUNE (AI) (Harvey/Pearen/Martin)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA GIRL POWER (Browne)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 30 January 2026
ULVERSTONE KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Ulverstone, Tasmania. Judge : Mr M Fukamachi (Japan)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP
CH EIREANNMADA GIRL POWER (Browne)
DOG CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH MARTINRIDGE GOOD FORTUNE (AI) (Harvey/Pearen/Martin)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 30 January 2026
ILLAWARRA & SOUTH EAST REGION OF DOGS NSW CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Woonona, New South Wales. Judge PM SHOW : Mr C Moore (Vic)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CARLOWA IN THE PINK (AI) (Cager)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 30 January 2026
WOLLONGONG & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Woonona, New South Wales. Judge AM SHOW : Mrs L Rowles (NSW)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/3rd 6-12 MONTH SWEEPSTAKES
CARLOWA IN THE PINK (AI) (Cager)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 30 January 2026
STANTHORPE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Stanthorpe, Queensland. Judge : Mr M Arthur (NSW)
Entry : 2 dogs (1 absent)
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA FORTUNATE SON (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
n/a
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Irish Setter PHOTO OF THE WEEK as at 25 January 2026
January 25th, 2026 by Gail
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Irish Setter SHOW RESULTS as at 25 January 2026
January 23rd, 2026 by Gail
As always, any errors are purely unintentional… please advise of any mistakes for correction
Thank you to all persons submitting show results and/or photos for publication
Monday 26 January 2026
DOGS NSW LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMITTEE AUSTRALIA DAY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Orchard Hills, New South Wales. Judge : Mrs T Hofman (NSW)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CARLOWA IN THE PINK (AI) (Cager)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 25 January 2026
AUSTRALIA DAY INTERNATIONAL DOG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Bulla Exhibition Centre, Bulla, Victoria. Judge PM SHOW : Mrs L Fairhall (Vic)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP
CH EIREANNMADA GIRL POWER (Browne)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 25 January 2026
AUSTRALIA DAY INTERNATIONAL DOG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Bulla Exhibition Centre, Bulla, Victoria. Judge AM SHOW : Ms K Sproat (Vic)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA GIRL POWER (Browne)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 25 January 2026
GOLD COAST CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Durack, Queensland. Judge : Mrs K Cannon (NSW)
Entry : 2 dogs (1 absent) 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA FORTUNATE SON (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
A2O CH/GR CH CARLOWA SCARLETT ROSE (AI) (Pacey/McKechnie)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 24 January 2026
DOGS NSW GROUNDS DEVELOPMENT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Orchard Hills, New South Wales. Judge PM SHOW : Mrs E Gunter (NSW)
Entry : 1 bitch
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CARLOWA IN THE PINK (AI) (Cager)
DOG CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
n/a
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Saturday 24 January 2026
GOLD COAST CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Durack, Queensland. Judge : Mrs D Wright (NSW)
Entry : 2 dogs 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CIE/GR CH EIREANNMADA PEANUT BUTTER CUP AT RUADHANN (Sanney)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
A2O CH/GR CH CARLOWA SCARLETT ROSE (AI) (Pacey/McKechnie)
Reserve Dog
EIREANNMADA FORTUNATE SON (Browne)
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 23 January 2026
GOLD COAST CANINE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Durack, Queensland. Judge : Mrs K Hutchings (Sth Aust)
Entry : 2 dogs
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CIE/GR CH EIREANNMADA PEANUT BUTTER CUP AT RUADHANN (Sanney)
Reserve Dog//RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA FORTUNATE SON (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Bitch
no other
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2026 MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW – Gundog judge
January 20th, 2026 by Gail
2026 MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW
Conformation Judging will commence on Friday, 25 September and conclude with General Specials on Saturday, 3 October.
Mr A Stepinski from Poland will be judging Irish Setters on Friday, 25 September 2026
MR ANDRZEJ STEPINSKI (POLAND)
Group 3 (Gundogs) and Group Specials
Andrzej has always had a deep interest in dogs, so the development of a passion for breeding, exhibiting and judging dogs was a natural progression.
Andrzej’s first show dog was a Polish Lowland Sheepdog in 1982. Whilst not breeding extensively, he produced 3 World Winners, 3 Specialty Winners, and successful dogs who were exported to other continents and countries. His most successful home bred dog was the sire of over 30 Champions in 7 countries.
Since 1990, Andrzej has bred and exhibited Golden Retrievers. His breeding program again has been limited, but the Oligarchia Kennel has produced more than 50 Champions in 9 countries which is no mean feat! Andrzej has also owned and exhibited Boxers and was Secretary of the Polish Boxer Club for 4 years, and President of the Retriever Club of Poland for 15 years.
Andrzej began his judging career in 1996. He judges FCI Groups 1,2,5,6,7,8 and 9. He has judged extensively across the globe. This includes many European Countries, World Dog Shows, European Dog Shows, National Winner Shows and Breed Specialties including Golden Retrievers, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, French Bulldogs, Boxers, Australian Shepherds, American Akitas, Shiba Inu, Rottweilers, Schnauzers, Beagles and Pugs. Andrzej visited Australia once, some 7 years ago, to judge a Golden Retriever Specialty.
Testament to Andrzej’s commitment and standing, he is President of the Polish Kennel Club Judges Committee.
Andrzej is a passionate and experienced judge across many groups, with a deep passion for the sport of dogs. He is widely known for his excellent ring manner and consideration and respect for both exhibitors and the dogs who enter his ring.
Melbourne Royal is excited to welcome Andrzej back to Australia to judge at his first Australian All Breeds Show – Gundogs, his areas of passion and experience, and additional breeds. We are confident that exhibitors will enjoy showing under such a respected judge of his calibre.
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Irish Setter PHOTO OF THE WEEK as at 18 January 2026
January 18th, 2026 by Gail
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Irish Setter SHOW RESULTS as at 18 January 2026
January 15th, 2026 by Gail
As always, any errors are purely unintentional… please advise of any mistakes for correction
Thank you to all persons submitting show results and/or photos for publication
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Sunday 18 January 2026
LADY BAY KENNEL CLUB GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Warrnambool, Victoria. Judge : Mrs J Ireland (Qld)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA LIFE ON MARS (AI) (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA MAKE MEMORIES (Browne)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Sunday 18 January 2026
LANG LANG P A & H SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held in Lang Lang, Victoria. Judge : Mr L Hearn (Vic)
Entry : 1 dog
DOG CHALLENGE/ BEST OF BREED/BEST IN GROUP 4th
CH EIREAN IT WASNT ME (AI) (Cook)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
n/a
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Saturday 17 January 2026
DOGS QLD CONFORMATION JUDGES SUB COMMITTEE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Durack, Queensland. Judge SHOW 2 : Mr J Burgess (Qld)
Entry : 1 dog
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH MARTINRIDGE GOOD FORTUNE (AI) (Harvey/Pearen/Martin)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
n/a
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Saturday 17 January 2026
DOGS QLD CONFORMATION JUDGES SUB COMMITTEE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Durack, Queensland. Judge SHOW 1 : Mr D McAllister (Qld)
Entry : 1 dog
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH MARTINRIDGE GOOD FORTUNE (AI) (Harvey/Pearen/Martin)
BITCH CHALLENGE
none
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
n/a
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Saturday 17 January 2026
LANG LANG P A & H SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held in Lang Lang, Victoria. Judge : Mrs L Adams (Vic)
Entry : 5 dogs 4 bitches (1 absent)
BITCH CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED/RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN GROUP
CH RHIANNON BOOK OF DAYS (AI) (Scott/Scott)
DOG CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
CH RHIANNON LIGHT BULB MOMENT (AI) (Scott/Scott)
Reserve Dog
CH EIREAN IT WASNT ME (AI) (Cook)
Reserve Bitch
CH JASPEREL SIMPLY RED (AI) (Robinson)
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Saturday 17 January 2026
LADY BAY KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Warrnambool, Victoria. Judge PM SHOW : Mr G Wilshier (Qld)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA LIFE ON MARS (AI) (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA MAKE MEMORIES (Browne)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 16 January 2026
WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Warrnambool, Victoria. Judge PM SHOW : Mrs J Wilshier (QLD)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA LIFE ON MARS (AI) (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA MAKE MEMORIES (Browne)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Friday 16 January 2026
LADY BAY KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
held at Warrnambool, Victoria. Judge AM SHOW : Mrs H Weil (Qld)
Entry : 1 dog 1 bitch
DOG CHALLENGE/BEST OF BREED
CH EIREANNMADA LIFE ON MARS (AI) (Browne)
BITCH CHALLENGE/RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED
EIREANNMADA MAKE MEMORIES (Browne)
Reserve Dog
no other
Reserve Bitch
no other
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Irish Setter PHOTO OF THE WEEK as at 11 January 2026
January 11th, 2026 by Gail
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