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Critique- Judge: Mr Bruno Fauvrelle

I would like to thank the committee for their hospitality, my two stewards for their efficiency and the exhibitors for their entry.

English Setter

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Sorbus Jedi Master (Mrs S Cole), a young dog 21 months old in very good condition. Nice head and expression. Good length of neck, well placed shoulders, good depth of chest and an excellent outline when standing and moving.  Well handled and presented  BOB

Irish Setter

Puppy (6,2)

1. Cordarragh Olivia (Mrs C Smith)   A 10 months bitch with beautiful outline and in good body condition. She oozes quality in all departments, straight front, good shoulders very feminine head, well bodied and with a good reach of neck. She moved beautifully around the ring ,holding her topline and tail very well.  BP
2.Reddins Falcon (Mr& Mrs S Wood) Nice promising youngster, just six months, nicely balanced, again excelled in all departments and very positive on the move.  1 just had the edge overall at this stage.
3.Penwyn American Boy (Mr & Mrs Pallister)

Junior (8,3)

1.Kerryfair Snowfox (Mrs S Chorley-Newton & Miss K Chorley) Nicely balanced youngster with a pleasing head and expression. Very impressive, good body proportions and angulation throughout, nice neck and shoulder placement. Good width of chest and rib cage. Moved well.
2.Tifosi Heart Of Mine (Miss L Lloyd) a nice and compact bitch, very feminine head and a sweet expression, in lovely coat and  body condition. Moved soundly.
3.Loskeran Dream Maker (Mrs J Buchan)

Graduate (12,5)

1.Riqitta Authentic (Miss T Gardner) a dog which I have judged before. I liked the look of him, very striking with a nice head and a quizzical eye. Good depth of chest, well bodied with strong quarters and nice bend of stifle. Very well handled and presented.  A bit over-exuberant in his movement today.  
2.Laumidorn Sheila (M, D & L Carr) a good sound bitch, very feminine with a lovely head, nice eyes and expression. Well handled and presented.  
3.Kerryfair Snowfox

Post Graduate (8,1)

1.Aubanjon Evening Mist (Mrs G Dale)   a very sound bitch with elegance and femininity. Well put together with a clean outline and no exaggeration. She is a nice shape and size, very pleasing to go over, lovely head and expression, excellent quarters and topline.  She moved OK, would prefer more drive from the rear.     
2.Tiroen Take My Breath Away JW (Mrs R Cox) another elegant bitch with a lovely head and eye expression. In excellent body condition, close decision between these two girls. 
3.Settaside She's A Fox (Mrs J Neville)

Open (9,2)

1.Loskeran Jitterbug Sh CM (Mrs J Buchan) a dog which I have admired from the ringside and he did not disappoint me on going over him. Handsome young dog with ring presence. Impressed with his overall conformation, correct angulation throughout, good reach of strong arched neck and good shoulder placement. Good depth of chest, well sprung rib. Moved with drive and purpose, pleasure to award him BOB
2.Tiroen True Blue JW (Mrs R Cox) a young dog, well balanced for shape and size Lovely defined head and foreface with gentle expression . Still some maturing to do. RBOB
3.Caispern Humphrey O'Gara Sh CM (Mr & Mrs Murphy)

Irish Red & White Setter

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (3,1)

1.Casafelice Elliottdale At Forestpoint (Mr & Mrs Collins)   an eye catching young dog with good colour markings, clear white and defined deep chestnut patches. Lovely head with a nice soft  expression. Excellent in all departments, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders and a good deep chest. Moved soundly holding his topline and tail very well.   BOB
2.Laoirebay Ocean Sunset (Mr & Mrs Taylor) a dog with a nice head and full of substance. Just preferred 1 for his overall appearance and finish. 

Open (4,2)

1.Lowdon Quest For Fame (Miss V Jarvis) Balanced throughout, nice head, good front and deep chest. Good  rear assembly and strong hindquaters. Free flowing movement with good tail set and carriage. Coat not in the best condition hence RBOB
2.Laoirebay Feet Of Flame (Mr & Mrs Taylor) a 9½ years male looking very well for his age and in good condition. Credit to his owners

Mr Bruno Fauvrelle