Gundog Society Of Wales

Gundog Society of Wales

16th October 2019

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

A huge thank you to all the exhibitors, for the super quality of dogs, it was a real pleasure to judge this lovely breed

Puppy - Dog Or Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST FOURLUMS HEATH (MRS Z SAURO)

Confident and full of beans, just loved this just 6 month old dog. Very smart young dog and one to watch for the future. He belies his tender age being very balanced and in proportion. He has strength all through but not overdone. Having a well proportioned head, nicely shaded eye, with an intelligent but slightly mischievous expression. Good length of neck, flowing into a firm topline, with enough depth. Pleasing width of thigh and tight feet. Shown with a harsh close fitting coat. A positive and free mover – BP, delighted to see he was shortlisted in the puppy group

2ND BLAMTRINEVER SLEEPEEZEE (MRS P A TURTON)

Another pleasing youngster, a happy and outgoing 8 month old bitch with much to admire. A little rangier at the moment, but still showing good overall balance. Well developed through the body, with a firm topline, which she held both standing and on the move, well boned limbs onto well arched toes. Shown in good coat. At one with her handler on the move, with positive footfalls.

Junior - Dog Or Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST OAKBERROW LET THE FUN BE GIN (MR S GRAY)

Super 16 month old bitch, beautifully feminine but with strength and workmanlike. When stood she hold an elegant yet functional outline, nothing is overdone. Really nice to go over, as one part flows into the next. She has a classic head with a sweet and thoughtful expression. She has a strong slightly arched neck, good depth to the brisket and development of forechest. Firm topline and short coupled. Muscular hindquarters which show a good width of thigh. Good harsh coat. Moving with reach and drive - BB

2ND ZOLTAROUS GUELDER ROSE (MRS J & MR P HAMMANS)

17 month old bitch, a little racier than winner, but still balanced and functional in her outline. Her head is feminine but not quite the strength to the foreface, having a kind and gentle expression. Good length of neck flowing into a firm topline. Straight front and good depth to the brisket. Nice sweep of stifle and in good muscle tone. Moving out soundly and free flowing

3RD TRAGUS FOX ANGEL (MR P & MRS L UPTON)

Post Graduate - Dog Or Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST GWAITHMAES AOIFE (MS Y L ALDRIDGE)

Shapely 2 year old bitch, liked her flowing lines and elegance, a little more refined than main winners but has enough substance. She has a most feminine of heads, with a nice shape to the backskull, and strength in the foreface, a kind oval eye and nicely furnished. Good length of neck flowing into a firm and well held topline, short coupled with enough depth. Moderate hindquarters in good muscle tone. Shown in a good harsh coat. Moving with positive footfall

Open – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST SH CH TRAGUS FOX APPEAL (MESSRS P & G, MRS L UPTON)

An upstanding and mature 4 year old dog. What an impressive and full of quality dog he is on the stack. So noble in his bearing and oozes breed type. Having the right amount of substance and balance, all wrapped up in a harsh close fitting coat. He has such a lovely head and expression, soft and gentle and full of intelligence. Clean neck of good length flowing into a firm level back. Super depth to the brisket and well boned limbs. Moderate hindquarters, with a good width of thigh, short hocks and well muscled. A pleasure to watch on the move, a true and powerful mover and at one with his handler – BD & BOB

Open – Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST LANOKK VIOLESKA (MR W & MRS S NEWMAN)

4 year old bitch, who is sound in her construction and has a typical outline. Just right for size and balance, with nothing overdone, each part flowing into the next. She is feminine but has strength and substance and gives the impression of being able to work all day. She has a pleasing head, with a thoughtful and kind expression. Strong neck with a slight arch, good depth and spring to the ribcage. Holds a firm topline both stood and on the move, with a well carried tail. Her strong hindquarters used well on the move to show a true driving action. Shown in good coat – RBB

Veteran - Dog Or Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

2 super veterans, would happily have awarded 1st to both of them, loved them both

1ST GINGER LILLIE AOUND OAKBERROW (MS Y L ALDRIDGE)

What a super bitch at 9 years old, showing herself with style and purpose. Liked her overall size, balance and femininity. Balanced head shape, with a darker oval eye giving such a soft and gentle expression. Moderate all through, good depth to the ribcage and development of forechest. Holding a firm topline. Moderate hindquarters with tight feet. Moving so true and with drive - BV

2ND SH CH GWAITHMAES SHAMELESS (MS Y L ALDRIDGE)

Well up to size dog, who is coming up 8 years of age, but nobody has told him! Fun loving and full of life and a delight to judge. A very sturdy and robust dog, plenty of bone and substance. Handsome masculine head, which is well proportioned, with a kind eye with a hint of mischief. Super depth and forechest, lovely straight limbs, strong firm topline, a little more moderate in his hindquarters. Moved with enthusiasm and pizzazz - RBD