Judging Crufts 2026
Thank you.
To everyone who has been so kind with such generous comments, beautiful cards & flowers & digital messages regarding my Crufts judging appointment & critique,
I have honestly been truly overwhelmed.
You have all made A once in a lifetime appointment even more unforgettable.
Thank you to all who entered at Crufts for my opinion, & to Rachel Shaw-Rainey my co. Judge, the stewards & Anne Moss who all made this CRUFTS Extra special.
Thank you
Dee
Thendara Irish Setter Litter
New Year 2026
As we go into a new year, we have lots of exciting plans to fulfil, a new planned litter, exciting
judging appointments starting with Dee judging Irish Setters at Crufts & The European show in
Stockholm and then Afghan hounds at Midland Counties in October. Jeremy is looking forward to
judging Irish Setters at ISAE & then The Netherlands Irish Setter Club in June.
We hope to be at many shows with the team, SHCH.Thendara Big Love, Truly, & Miss champion
‘attitude is key’ ‘Bindi’.
Sarah with Marshmello, & Trigger Happy, Jo with Graff Venus, Dena & Haribo.
Wishing good luck & fun to everyone showing their own Thendara dogs and big thanks to all our
lovely families who have chosen to share their lives with a Thendara Irish Setter.
Happy New Year to all
Fantastic to end the year on such a high , Haribo 1st CC, Mel best Veteran, Rudy 1sr Yearling, Truly & Raffi nice 2nd’s & Gladys joins the team❤️🎄thank you Judge Diana Wilder and special thanks to my team & special friends Sarah, Dena & Jo who keep the fun in this game. Merry Christmas everyone 🌲🍾🌲🍾🍾
National Gundog 2025
Over the past 4 decades our small kennel has enjoyed some very memorable and fine success at the highest levels but for our youngest champion ‘Thendara Big Love’ to be awarded ‘BEST IN SHOW’ At the most revered ‘National Gundog Association’ by Mr.Chris Bexon, one of our most qualified & respected Gundog specialists has left us absolutely delighted with very very proud memories which will last a lifetime.
Earlier in the day we were thrilled when Sarah’s Rudy & Dena’s Haribo stood 1 & 2 in Junior dog, then our’s & Jo’s exciting young lady ‘Thendara Graff Venus’ continued her winning ways winning her first P.Grad class & the res.CC under gundog specialist Ray Strudwick.
Big Thanks also to our respected breed judge Gaynor Myers for thinking so Highly of Mac by awarding him CC&BOB, starting his journey to BIS and for the beautiful Best of Breed gift.
And, to finish by saying a Big, Big,Thank you to everyone for your kind Congratulations and those that came and shared cake & bubbles with us, you all made it a truly wonderful show with a great friendly & relaxed atmosphere.
Border Union RDCC Thendara Haribo
Oour exciting youngster ‘Hari’
Thendara Haribo 1st Junior & res.CC at Border Union. Beautifully handled by Dena. Thank you to our judge Penny Pallister and everyone for so many kind congratulation .
Bindi – Sh Ch Medawlark Attitude Is Key The Wones Thendara(imp.r
At Birmingham National under Stuart Smith (Bondor) we are absolutely delighted Bindi won her crowning CC. Thank you to all judges who have held Bindi in such high esteem and to everyone for an amazing number of fabulous Congratulations on the day and by messages. Means the world
ISBC Champ Show 2025
Fabulous day at ISBC where for the 2nd year running’Mac’ won the Dog CC and this year with Best in Show. So very proud of Thendara Haribo & Thendara Graff Venus winning their classes and Thendara Truly, Thendara Sweet Violetta, Thendara Marshmello & Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara all with great awards. Congratulations to all and special Thanks to our dearest friends, Sarah, Dena,Jo, & Marion for a great time, so proud of you all
