From that came Sh Ch C Black Witch, owned by Jenny Coombs of the Slippen affix. The Breed Council also draws up the Judging Lists. Although we only attend a limited number of shows, our Setters have had considerable success in the showring, includingtwelve UK Show Champions, Top Stud Dog awards, Best in Show awards at Breed Club Championship Shows and Challenge Certificates at Crufts. kennel z Hermanovch les - z-hermanovych-lesu.webnode.cz Krlov 69, Uniov 783 91, CZ - MAP Italian setter club - www.societaitalianasetters.org With the goal of ensuring the continued success of the breed - its health, well-being and future development - the Club works with the Kennel Club, the Gordon Setter Breed Council, and other breed clubs, to make sure Gordon Setters remain healthy and fit for life. Photograph: Sarah Farnsworth/Country Life Picture Library, I dont believe I have ever seen a more beautiful dog and he was hugely admired when he stood still long enough to be appreciated, Lord Huntly remembers. From this litter came Steve and Sandi Sheppards Sh Ch C Cream Cracker, who won thirteen CCs. Mr John R Mawer, Membership Secretary, Newsletter, Sponsorship, Field Trial Secretary, Health Sub-Committee, Health Sub-Committee, Newsletter, Press Officer, Breed Council Representative. Rhona has been a Championship Show Judge since 1990 and has judgedat the Gordon Setter Association and the British Gordon Setter Club Championship Shows as well has having the honour of judging at Crufts 2014, she has also judged on the Continent andwas invited to judgeat the Gordon Setter Club of New South Wales, Australia in 2016, unfortunately ourdaughter Erin required emergency surgery and the trip was cancelled. Jean Collins-Pitman and her Gordon setters Vegas. Please email us with your details. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. The heavy weight of the Setter breeds, the Gordon takes its name from the Duke of Gordon who introduced the breed in 1820 at Gordon Castle in Scotland. Black Witch only produced one litter, which was sired by Bronze Clansman, from which came the male Sh Chs Slippen Thor and Slippen Hercules and the CC winning bitch S.Andromeda. They make good companions, their temperament making them ideal all-round family dogs. Slovak cynologic union SKJ - www.skj.sk During the period 198186, Grey Badger won a total of fifteen CC. Dawn won five CCs including the CC at Crufts 81. Tragically, she died at just three years old and shortly after her demise, the Fannings emigrated to Canada. Two bitches were retained from this litter, Sh Ch Shannas Midnight Shadow and the unshown S.Midnight Breeze. These fond and affectionate animals described as endearingly biddable by Peter Sandiford who, with his wife Christine, currently has 14 Gordon setters, and by Miss Whiteway as having very sweet, gentle natures, especially in any family environment involving children have always been among Britains minority breeds. The breed was further developed and refined throughout the early 1900s to give us a stylish, good looking setter with the ability and strength to do a hard days work over heather on the moor. Last year, the number of Gordon setter puppies registered nationally by the Kennel Club (KC) sank to 172. For Anne Digby, Wickenberry Melissa at Yorgon produced the litter mates whelped in June 88 sired by Sh Ch Dudmoor Mylton of Lourdace, Sh Ch Yorgon Sterling and the bitch Sh Ch Yorgon Brodie. British Gordon Setter Club Representatives: Gordon Setter Association Representative: Gordon Setter Club of Scotland Representative: Gordon Setter Field Trial Society Representatives. She had gained her title at Driffield in 1980 from the late Jeanette Allan, (Swanley). In April 1980, Blue Angel whelped her second litter this time sired by Sh Ch Dudmoor Mylton of Lourdace who was owned by Jos Baddeley. Black and tan setter named after Duke of Gordon, - part of The Kennel Club's CombiBreed package* (see below). Misty produced two litters, the first to Paul and Sue Woodlands Winterwood Willow who were whelped at the end of October 89. Enlightened breeders have imported bloodstock from overseas, notably the US. kennel Pearl Moravia - www.pearlmoravia.cz She has taken all her dogs with her when staying with friends and all have resided with her in hotels with no untoward outcomes. New England (field trials and hunting tests only). Owned by Mr and Mrs Fanning, she was almost unbeatable in her time and became Sh Ch Cuprea Penny Black, whelped 12th June 1970 and accounted for eleven CCs. Zoom "Goro" z Holubick strn - gordonsetr-goro.webnode.cz/goro Moraviansilesian club for breeders of english pointing dogs MSKAO - www.mskao.cz Danish gordon setter club - www.gordonsetter.dk The GSBC is made up of 3 representatives from each of the 4 UK based Breed Clubs. kennel Black Ivy - www.blackivy.pl When Mrs Beckett died, he went to Geoff and the late Alicia Coupes Timadon kennels in partnership with Greg Browne of Australia, for whom he won steadily. A decision was made at the end of 2016to take a step back from the show world, althoughthere was one last aim - to see Rysa crowned a Show Champion. PUPPIES| From this mating, in 1975, Velvet produced Sh Ch Carek Blue Angel, who remained with Yvonne, and Blue Chiffon who went to Maureen Justice and became the foundation of the Liric kennel. Apologies are extended to any who may have inadvertently been missed which is purely unintentional. Published by the British Gordon Setter Club in The Gordoner during the 2010s(?). Their job is to represent the views of those clubs thus bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge together. From this litter came C Purple Piper, who was not shown but around about this time, Gordon setter breeders became particularly concerned about hip dysplasia within the breed, and as he had a total hip score of two, he was a major stud force. Selective breeding has now, however, established the Gordon as the black and tan setter. Badger produced two Sh Chs for the Wallbank kennel when mated to Ric and Jill Dixons Majestic Doe at Wallbank, these being Sh Ch W Black Bryony and Chris and Lynn Davis Sh Ch W. Bluebell. He also went on to leave his stamp on the breed, siring a number of Sh Chs, which included Gladstone of Lourace, who was Top Gordon for a number of years, Gosshawk of Lourdace, Breightonside Dark Avenger, Annickbank Glengoyne of Cromasaig as well as other CC winners. Terry as she was known possessed a superb head but never had a heavy coat so only won one CC, under Cecily Robertshaw at LKA in 1986. Over more recent years, particularly since a frightening accident when she was holidaying in Portugal during the summer of 2002, Yvonne has not been able to keep her Gordons and while her dedication to the breed continues, the Carek lines are predominantly but not solely kept to the fore by the progeny from the Wickenberry M litter. Sh Ch Wickenberry Mystique was purchased as a Christmas present for Ronnie Scougall after he had spent a lot of time admiring Hattie-Brown and she enjoyed a very successful career right from her puppy classes, loving being in the show ring. Update: Sadly, Yvonne died on Sunday, 13 December 2020, aged 96 years. Explore our list of puppies and rescue dogs for sale near you. Polish cynological club - www.zkwp.pl Midnight Breeze produced the males, Irish Sh Ch S.Editor to Ladysdale and also the CC winning Multi Ch S. Journalist, who has also proved to be a highly successful sire, both in the UK and overseas for his owners, Michele and Ludovica Ivaldi of the Ludstar Kennels based in Italy. Badger was also the sire of Pauline Quartermans Sh Ch Elmdeyne Black Rider and Pam and Dave McIlroys Sh Ch Cerimor Kings Ransom. This mating produced Margo Cowes Sh Ch C Grey Dove of Rossend and Pam and Dave McIlroys Sh Ch C Grey Badger. We are asking all members to contact us to update their e-mail addresses before 22 March, so we can send out ongoing communications to them in a timely manner. She will be greatly missed. Whatever your interest in Gordon Setters, we hope you find our website informative. When Magnolia was mated to Melview Major in February 91 she produced Dorothy Parks Sh Ch/Irish Sh Ch C Sno Lady at Ladysdale, who won three CCs and was best in match at the GSA Contest of Champions in 1996. To tackle these issues we advise that breeders use DNA tests, screening schemes and inbreeding coefficient calculators to help breed the healthiest dogs possible. kennel Lovec z Gordonu - www.loveczgordonu.wbs.cz Sh Ch Wickenberry Philosopher at Liric sired Hatties third litter, which was whelped in January 92 but only comprised two pups, a dog and a bitch born by caesarian section, hence their registered names, W. Caesar and W. Cleopatra, both owned by Sandra Dyson. Blue Angel won four CCs. Also in this litter was a male, S. Family Fortune who eventually went to live with Yvonne having had a rather traumatic time as a youngster. She is the proud holder of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme Member Accolade of Excellence. To become a member of GSCA please check out our Membership page. Matters for the breed Council must come through one of the member clubs. The Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the Beauty, Brains & Bird Sense in Gordon Setters. Hopefully in the future there may again be Carek Gordons but in the meantime, Yvonne has gone full circle and is enjoying the company of her present Irish setter, whose name is, yes you may have guessed Velvet. They acts as a spokesperson on matters of health and will collaborate with The Kennel Club on any health concerns the breed may have.To contact your breed health co-ordinator please email: Particular points of concern for individual breeds may include features not specifically highlighted in the breed standard including current issues. The picture that emerges is of a breed that, like all dogs, is a composite of its charms, quirks and idiosyncracies, and one many owners would do well to reconsider. Jean Collins-Pitman and her Gordon Setters Raina, Denver and Vegas. I have written a short obituary, Yvonne Horrocks (Carek); I will do a more detailed version in coming weeks. Photograph: Sarah Farnsworth/Country Life Picture Library, This feeling of joy and delight in their dogs defines the small band of Britains Gordon owners. Magnolia was then mated to Sh Ch Wickenberry Philosopher at Liric in February 92, and produced Sh Ch C Wild Horse who was owned by Deanne Crane, winner of eight CCs. In 1972, however, the current Marquess of Huntly, a direct Gordon descendant, embraced family tradition with the purchase of a Gordon setter called Gomer, after another relative, press baron Gomer Berry, Viscount Kemsley. CONTACT| Although the KC first recognised the breed as recently as 1924, a distinctive setter strain, associated primarily with the kennels of the 4th Duke of Gordon at Gordon Castle in Moray, had been known much longer to sportsmen, especially to readers of The Field. Some 50 years were to elapse before in the Kennel Club Gazette of 1924, it was announced: In the list of breeds dated 1st January 1924 [without any reason being given] the Setter (Black and Tan) is now officially designated The Gordon Setter.. All other breeders are strongly advised to also use these. Moraviansilesian cynologic union MSKS - www.msks.cz LINKS, Czechmoravian cynologic union MKU - www.cmku.cz He proved his worth as a stud dog, siring amongst others Frances Boxalls Sh Ch Laurelhach Forget-me-not, Marian Thomas Sh Ch Liric Mystic Moon and also Jos Baddeleys C Dark Command. We purchased our foundation bitch Sh Ch Rossend Glentochty of Dunfionn in February 1980 and all our Gordons descend in direct line from her. Dawns second litter was sired by Sh Ch Dudmoor Mylton of Lourdace and from this came Sh Ch Rossend Gaelic Drover of Dunfionn, again owned by Rhona. By contrast, in the same period, the nations favourite dog breed, the French bulldog, notched up more than 30,000 puppy registrations. If you are new to Gordon Setters, please take time to read about this loyal and loving breed. We strongly recommend that all breeders, both assured breeders (ABs) and non ABs, use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice. French gordon setter club - www.settergordon.com If you have any concerns about a particular health condition in your breed then you may wish to speak to your vet or you could contact yourbreed health co-ordinator.Breed health co-ordinators are individuals working on behalf of breed clubs and councils who are advocates for the health and welfare of their chosen breed. Unsure of which pedigree dog to choose? Successfully campaigned by Maureen to her title Windrose went on to produce Sh Ch Liric Top of the Bill at Dunfionn who was owned by Rhona Frew. Belgian gordon setter club - www.gordonsetter.be He went on to produce, amongst others Carol Gills C Pink Lady of Diptonia who was the dam of Sh Ch Diptonia Pimpernel, one of only three Gordons to achieve BIS at the prestigious Setter and Pointer Club show; Linda Halls Melview Major who when mated to Wickenberry Magnolia at C produced Dorothy Parks Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch C Sno Lady at Ladysdale. Rest in peace, my dear friend. When mated to C Cream Soda, litter sister to Cracker, the mating produced Sh Ch C Windrose at Liric who went to Maureen Justice. Romance whelped two litters both of which produced show champions and the first born in September 98 to Sh Ch Glynderys High n Mighty with Liric, included the Group winner, Sh Ch. kennel Manon Lescaut - www.manonlescaut.net Photograph: Sarah Farnsworth/Country Life Picture Library, The strain of setter developed in the Dukes kennels before and after his death, in 1827, reflected his sporting preferences and requirements. NEWS| The Gordon Setter Club of America recognizes a number of area committees and independent local clubs in the United States, and several clubs outside the United States. Yvonne always had a colour theme for each of her litters and these pups all had the colour purple included in their registered names. kennel Triseter - www.gordonsetter.com.au She was sadly retired from the show ring due to an accident but did however leave her mark as a dam, producing from her first litter by Sh Ch Swanley Strathbeg, Sh Ch Rossend Glentochty of Dunfionn, who was owned by Rhona Frew, who also went on to produce titled Gordons in the form of Sh Ch Dunfionn Arran and litter sister Sh Ch Dunfionn Barra of Rossend. Find a list of, Bitches under 21 months not to produce a litter. Contained in the litter was also C. Hattie-Brown who went to Jean Quinn who was already well known for her very successful Wickenberry Irish Setters. In this litter was also the bitch W. Bittersweet who went on to produce Angela Backlers Sh Ch W. Sweet Success who in turn from two different sires produced the Sh Chs Kalinish Gaelic Success, who was Top Gordon in 1997, Chris and Lyn Davis K. Gaelic Dream of Shehallion, Jan and Robin Cunninghams K. Celtic Hero and other CC winners. Mrs Beckett, who did not enjoy good health, originally owned him so latterly he was normally handled by someone else at shows, an indicator of his tremendous temperament. Velvet was never much of a showgirl but did win one CC and a RCC. Jean Collins-Pitman and her Gordon setters. New members are always welcome to join and become involved in the friendly activities run by the Club. For more information on membership of the GSA please contact one of our committee members or use the email link the contacts page, 2022 by The Gordon Setter Association (GSA). From this mating came the one time male record holding Sh Ch C Bronze Clansman, a significant dog, who dominated the show ring from 198084 during which time he amassed a total of thirty two CCs. kennel Foresters of Darkmoor - www.foresters-of-darkmoor.de kennel z Dvorku amourku - www.dvorekcamourek.estranky.cz Croatian kennel club HKS - www.hks.hr C Dark Command was sired by Shannas Family Fortune ex C Blue Belle but although he was very seldom exhibited by his owner Jos Baddeley, he was used well at stud and has to date produced a number of Gordons who have gained their title and other CC winners many of which are still being campaigned, so are not listed here. But for the courage and determination of a few dedicated breeders the Gordon Setter could easily have disappeared forever.Thankfully things improved after the war and by the 1970s there was a real expansion in numbers to put the breed on a firm footing. Unlike todays Gordon setter, it was a predominantly white-and-black dog with sparse tan markings, the prevailing paleness of its coat a deliberate contrivance to increase its visibility on moor and hillside.

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