Ferasheen
Irish Setters
Gwendariff The Purple Star, 'Violet', was simply meant to be!
We were initially hoping to register our interest in a puppy a few years down the line, however waiting in Northern Ireland was this special little girl and we just fell in love.
Violet arrived home at Ferasheen at 8pm one September evening and by 8am the following day she certainly ruled the roost. Cheeky, inquisitive, mischeivous and highly affectionate are only some of her many character traits. You certainly know when Violet is about (her best buddy and chief co-conspirator being Reagan), and where people are Violet simply MUST be! In the evening Violet is always first to cosy up on the sofa with us, often getting in where a draft couldn't and there she will stay.
Violet has had a very promising start to her showing career, despite having had her puppy classes cut very short due to the outbreak of Covid-19, and we are so looking forward to campaigning her once dog shows restart.
We couldn't be more thankful to Diane and Alec for entrusting us with this wee girl and allowing her to make her home here at Ferasheen.
About Violet
Owner(s): Gabrielle and Kate Sloane
Breeder(s): Diane Stewart - Ritchie
Born: 12th July 2019
Gender: Bitch
PRA RCD1 : Hereditarily Clear
PRA RCD4 : Hereditarily Clear
CLAD : Hereditarily Clear
Hip Score: 6/5
The KC/BVA Mate Select COI for Violet is: 20.3%
Gwendariff The Purple Star
Violet's Slideshow
Violet's Progeny
In August 2022 Violet had her first litter for her breeder at Gwendariff in Belfast.
Sired by Sh. Ch./Ir. Sh. Ch. Gwendariff Nuts AboutU Glenavna JW, Violet birthed twelve beautiful puppies (3 Dogs & 9 Bitches) and we so look forward to following their progress in the future!
Violet's Videos
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'Violet'
Violet's Major Show Results
Tania Gardner
(Danwish)
2nd
AV Gundog
Puppy
Val Harley
(Donvalsett)
" 6 Months lovely shape, fabulous head and kind eye, loved her flowing lines, good on the move for one so young, close up to 1"
Border Counties Gundog Club
20th January 2020
1st
Puppy Bitch
Darlington Canine Society
2nd February 2020
"Very much the baby at only 6 months. Very pretty head with soft expression, low set ears head long and lean. She stood very well and gained in confidence as she moved around the ring. Her owner was gentle with her and I am sure they will make a great partnership"
Violet's Pedigree
" Pretty baby of 8 months. Good eye, long lean head with correct ear, muscular neck leading on to correct shoulder placement, just enough body for age, lovely angulations and moved well when settled. Should have a bright future."
Best Puppy In Breed
1st
Puppy
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Retford Canine Society
15th March 2020
1st
Yearling
North Riding Gundog Club
29th May 2021
Mrs. C Jennings-Sharman
(Canteris)
1st
Yearling
Irish Setter Association England
5th June 2021
Miss Kerry Chorley
(Kerryfair)
" 22 month bitch who covers the ground really well. Very pretty head & expression with plenty of work in her head. Long lean neck flows into well laid shoulders; a straight front with plenty of chest room, with ample depth. Well angulated quarters and a gently sloping topline, completed the picture. Well presented. Liked her a lot.
1st
Post Graduate
Wolsingham & Wear Valley Agri. Society
5th September 2021
Mrs. B Bodle (Lionsridge)
Best Of Breed
1st
Post Graduate
Sunderland & DCS
Premier Show
28th November 2021
Mrs. Mhairi Scrimgeour (Velvetine)
Best Of Breed
Eston & Barnaby CS
5th December 2021
1st
Post Graduate
Mrs. Linda Murchinson
Best Of Breed
" A very pretty young lady, well balanced head with raised brows, showing a square muzzle of moderate depth. Nice dark eye and good pigmentation, kind expression, ears set low and close to head, good deep chest with well sprung ribs, correct topline gently sloping to hind quarters, good tight feet and well arched, once settled she oved freely and with drive covering the ground well, her coat is a lovely rich colour. Well deserved BOB '
South West Durham CS
11th December 2021
1st
Post Graduate
Mrs. Julia Ewart (Beaupippin)
Best Of Breed
GUNDOG GROUP 4
" 2 year old bitch with a pleasant head with eyes of the correct colour and raised brows, correct occipital bone protuberance and slight arch to her long neck into good shoulders, she has a good forefront going into a deep chest, decent spring of rib, nice gently sloping topline into tail set which for me is a little low set on. She has good angles fore and aft with moderate bend to stifles and nice small feet with well arched tows. On the move in profile she showed nice forward extension'
" a very attractive well presented young lady, beautiful head and lovely dark eye, elegant neck which flows into well laid shoulders, firm in topline to correct croup and shapely quarters, her flowing and easy movement won her the class'
" A very striking girl who won the class on her steady, happy movement today. Moderate angulation, good bone and feet. Would prefer slightly less length of neck and needs to drop into her back end a little still. Good spring of rib and very well presented and handled.
South West Durham CS
11th December 2021
1st
Post Graduate
Mrs. Julia Ewart (Beaupippin)
Best Of Breed
GUNDOG GROUP 4
Midlands Irish Setter Society Open Show
9th July 2023
1st
Open Bitch
Chris Jennings-Sharman
(Canteris)
BEST IN SHOW
Breed Club Best In Show Winner
Multiple Gundog Group Placings
Multiple Best Of Breed Winner
Best Puppy In Breed Winner