This will definitely be an interesting seminar for anyone interested in any of the Setter Breeds.
Judges Critique for ESSS 15/06/25
Championship Show – Keith Smith
ENGLISH SETTER SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND – JUNE 15th 2025
My thanks to the Society for their kind invitation to judge at this very friendly and well run show. The venue was excellent and easily accessible. Thank you also to my stewards who kept the ring running smoothly and me on my toes. Lastly my thanks to you the exhibitors for the wonderful entry. I had a lovely and enjoyable day judging your beautiful dogs. Thank you all for accepted my decisions so sportingly.
MPB (2). 1. Colton’s, Rowanmyle Box Of Delights. My notes said naughty but nice. Attractive b/b puppy with lovey head and expression. Balanced outline with good depth and spring of rib, level back, super front and rear angulation, well set on tail. Moved steadily, Pleased to award her BPB and BPIS. 2. Vallence’s, Rowanmyle Of Prudent Lore, b/b litter sister to 1, and similar remarks apply, very feminine with a lovely gentle expression, good depth to body and spring of rib. Just prefered the front angulation of my winner today. Moved out well. I am sure they will change places many times over. Two lovely puppies.
PB (3,1). 1. Beasley’s, Latjeata Cup Of Kindness o/b, lovely feminine head, correct eye shape, low set ears, ample body, pleasing angulation fore and aft, nice level topline, well set on tail, carried well on the move 2. Linskey’s, Latjeata Pavane, Tri, lovely soft expression on this youngster, not quite the body of the winner at the moment, adequate front angulation, nice tight feet. Moved out well.
JB (3,1). 1. Beasley’s, Latjeata Cup Of Kindness (repeat) 2. Welburn’s, Oshowa Just A Dream b/b, smaller frame than 1, beautiful head, with lovely low set ears, good shoulder angulation, nice tight feet, moved out with purpose and drive.
NB (1). 1. Colton’s, Rowanmyle Box Of Delights (repeat).
GB. (5,1). 1. Mutchinson & Dennis’, Mariglen My Hear Will Go On with Monaysbridge, b/b, I have judged this girl before and I was so pleased to have the chance to judge her again, she is so feminine, and has such an elegant outline, lovely kind expression, correct eye shape and low set ears, elegant, clean neck, leading into well placed shoulders. Correct angulations both fore and aft, level topline, nice tight feet, good bend of stifle and short hocks. Well set on tail, used well on the the move which was positive and true. Lovely coat and condition. Pleased to award her BB, & RBIS
2. Taylor’s, Wansleydale Honey Bee JW. Tri, lovely head, good depth to body, correct front angulation. Level topline, correct spring of rib, strong quarters and correctly set on tail. Moved well. 3. Welburn’s, Oshowa Just A Dream.
PGB (2). 1. Prest’s, Caleydene Comet, o/b. Pretty head, with gentle expression, low set ears, balanced outline with good depth and spring of rib, level back, super front and rear angulation, well set on tail. Moved steadily, showing good rear action. In beautiful coat and condition. 2. Kemp-Taylor’s Quensha Strawberry Swing, Tri, pleasing head properties, adequate angulation on both front and rear. Level topline, not quite the movement as the winner and carried her tail little high today.
LB. (9,2) 1. Welburn’s, Oshowa Dream Come True, b/b, lovely head on this girl, dark eye of correct shape and colour, good forechest with correct angulations to well placed shoulders. Strong level topline, well muscled powerful hind qaurters, strong short hocks. Moved around the ring with purpose and lovely tail action. 2. Beasley’s Wansleydale Mayflower at Latjeata, b/b, slightly heaver built than 1, but very elegant and of lovely breed type. Super head properties and correct eye shape and colour, lean neck, good level topline, moved out well. 3. Sharples, Kanietter Sabonette.
OB. (1,1)
VB (4,2) 1. Grimsdell’s Sh.Ch. Tattersett Dark Honey JW, o/b, Feminine girl with beautiful elegant head, lovely dark well shaped eyes, lean neck leading into well placed shoulders. Good depth to chest, well let down elbows, well sprung rib cage and level topline. Strong rear quarters and short strong hocks. Shown in the most beautiful coat and condition. Moved with reach and drive, with lovely lashing tail. RBB, BVB, BVIS 2. Beasley’s Wansleydale Amaretto at Latjeata, Tri, appealing head with good proportions, low set ears, and strong lean neck. Good depth to brisket, correct body proportions, strong pasterns and neat feet. Moved with correct head and tail carriage. In lovely coat and condition.
MPD. (1,1)
PD (2) 1. Welsh & Loakes’, Goldbirch Northern Blues, Tri, handsome male, lovely typical expression. Well put together, good front and rear angulation, moved out well on strong short hocks. BPD 2. Beasley’s Latjeata Jack’s The Lad, lots to like abouth this young lad, melting expression, good angulations throughout, level topline, moved out well.
JD (5) 1. Danks-Kemish’s Ravensett Just An Illusion with Alolfrana. Super young o/b, have judged before and have not changed my mind about this young man. He oozes quality and I am sure he will have much success in the show ring. Classic head and expression, and although still young he has such clean elegant lines presenting an almost perfect outline when stacked. Clean neck, deep through chest for age, well off for bone, good front and rear angulations, short strong hocks and tight feet. Held his topline standing and on the move, shown in beautiful coat and condition. BD, BIS 2. Pearson’s Bournehouse Augustus at Yessandi, unlucky to meet 1 today, nice youngster with handsome head, lovely dark eye and soft expresasion. Good front and rear angulation, nice tight feet, level topline and correct tail set. Moved OK.
3. Arkley’s, Oshowa Dream Lover.
ND (1,1)
GD (3,1) 1. Vallence’s Ennydloc Yorkshire Liaison to Rowanmyle b/b, Most handsome head on this young male, correct eye shape, low set ears, lean, strong neck, deep body with well sprung ribs, tight feet, good for and aft angulations, well set on tail. Moved well with positive footfall. 2. Tattersett Blue Lord, b/b, balanced head, well shaped eye, good neck and shoulders, correct depth and spring of rib, firm level topline, good bone, Moved OK.
PGD (3) 1. Stewart’s Tattersett Stolen Silver, b/b lovely typical head on this handsome male, lean strong neck led into well laid shoulders, good depth to chest, adequate spring of rib, strong quarters and well set on tail, used to advantage on the move. 2. Snook’s Moorbrook Mogul Of March, b/b, another lovely male, handsome head, correct angulations fore and aft, strong level topline, tight feet, short strong hocks, moved out well. 3. Taylor’s Kennietter Kokoa
LD (4,1) 1. Thomson’s Mauresett Morganite for Caspellwynd, Tri, presented in super condition, lovey masculine head, with desired expression. Strong lean neck, deep through body, with correct spring to rib, strong pasterns and tidy feet. Good bend to stifles and short strong hocks. Moved soundly. 2. Carr’s Balvenie Blue Lagoon, b/b , pleasing head, good depth of chest, strong level topline, didn’t quite have the movement of the winner today. 3. Taylor’s Kennietter Kokoa
OD (2) 1. Vallance’s Rowanmyle Was A Skellum Sh.CEx, b/b. Well balanced male, well off for bone, good head planes and eye shape, making for a gentle expression. Strong neck, leading into well laid back shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Strong quarters, nice short hocks and tight feet, presented in good coat and condition RBD 2. Johnston’s Wansleydale Beguiled of Loonbrae, Tri. Another well put together male, lovely head and expression, well placed shoulders, well sprung ribs and strong topline, well set on tail.
VD (1) 1. Snook’s Dalreavoch Northern Caper, b/b. handsome male with lovely head and expression, lovely coat, classic shape with deep chest, good topline, adequate front and rear angulation, good steady movement. BVD
P. HARRIS
Now we have the Bio of our Open Show Judge PAT HARRIS (Konakakela)
Dogs have always been an integral part of my life, and in the 1980’s I became the proud owner
of both English and Irish Setters. The setter breeds, to me, represent the finest combination of
beauty and good nature.
My first English Setter came into my life in early 1987, Quensha Fantasy Of Dreams a lovely
sweet natured Tri, Bred by Angela Morgan. She had a litter in 1991 sired by Sh.Ch
Bournehouse Dancing Partner of Yeo and produced a lovely family of eight which included
Sh.Ch. Konakakela Steel Blue, owned and campaigned by Anne and Bill Needs.
After a break from showing for a while, in February 2012 I purchased a dog puppy from Anne
Montell, George (Culverwell First Footer into Konakakela). Then in December 2014 Jack
(Culverwell Front Page Story 1CC, 1RCC), joined our little family. I am currently showing Chase
(Bridgella’s First Edition to Konakakela JW, SH,CEx, OSW – 4RCC) bred by Mr. & Mrs.
Bridgwater.
I have bred / owned show champions in both English and Irish Setters, and have awarded CC’s
in Irish Setters since 2006. I have recently passed the A3 Assessment for English Setters, and I
am looking forward to my first CC appointment in 2027.
Over the past 25 yearsI I have served on breed club committee’s and am currently Secretary of
the South Of Englan Irish Setter Club, and on a general open show committee as Show
Secretary.
My ideal in both breeds is a dog which conforms closely to the breed standard, when both
standing and on the move, and which displays the kindly and friendly temperament for which
setters are renowned.
I am very grateful to the club for their kind invitation to judge this show, and am very much
looking forward to the appointment.
Cameron Stokes
Now it time for the Bio of our Stakes Judge Cameron Stokes! Get your entries in and lets give Cameron some lovely dogs to go over and judge.
Click the link to get your entry in here https://zooza.com/event/3533
I first starting showing in 2007 with an American Cocker Spaniel when I was 10. In the past 18 years I’ve not only owned American Cocker Spaniels but English Springer Spaniels, Labs and a curly which was my first champion. I have also handled various breeds throughout several groups. I’ve had some success throughout my showing time, handling various dogs to tickets and titles. I have personally made up 1 champion in Curly Coated Retrievers. I first judged in 2016 at Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland open show. Since then I have progressed in my judging career sitting on level 2/3 for numerous breeds in the Gundog Group. In past the 10 years I have been volunteering for the Young Kennel Club at various events around the UK, SKC and YKC camp and Crufts etc. In recent years, I have had amazing opportunities to be part of the main arena team at crufts for running key events. Looking forward to judging at the English Setter show.
Keith Smith
This year the Committee asked our Judges to tell us a bit more about themselves. Keith Smith our Championship Show Judge is the first in the spotlight.
This is to be Keith’s Last judging appointment, so let all make this a show to remember!!
Click the link to get your entry in here https://zooza.com/event/3533
Our Open show is very kindly sponsored by https://www.thenaturaldoghub.co.uk/
Our Championship Show is very kindly sponsored by https://cobbydog.com/
ENGLISH SETTER SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND, YOUR next Breed Club Championship Show is only 8 weeks away!!!
This new venue is 5 minutes from the M74 only 25 minutes from Carlisle and just under 3 hours from Stafford, you would be mad to miss it!!! (we will have a how to get here video that anyone coming from the South can watch).
We have a fabulous Light, Airy, Spacious new Venue where we are holding our Championship and Open Shows.
The venue boasts a superb cafeteria, supplying breakfast rolls and fabulous lunches at reasonable prices.
We have prizes for BIS, RBIS, BPIS and BVIS.
We also have prize money for BIS, BPIS and BVIS.
We also have sponsored stakes classes with prize money too!!
I’m sure you will all welcome the return of the Scottish Hospitality of Whisky and Shortbread on the day!
The Committee look forward to welcoming you to our show and look forward to seeing you on the day!!!
The English Setter Society of Scotland Championship and Open Shows are now available to enter online. Please click the picture below to follow the link which should take you to both our shows. Schedules are available to download or if you require a paper schedule please contact the secretary esss.secretary@gmail.com
The committee look forward to giving you all a Warm Scottish Welcome to our forthcoming shows.
***The Postcode for Lockerbie Ice Rink should read DG11 2AR*** we will hopefully have it changed on Schedules soon.
