National Gundog Association

National Gundog - Sunday 1st August

Weimaraners

Judge: Anthony Allen

I was thrilled to be invited to be asked to judge Weimaraners at National Gundog Association. I would like to thank the officers and committee of the society for inviting me and the exhibitors for supporting me with such a high-quality entry. I absolutely loved this appointment; there were some quality dogs for me to go over a super atmosphere with lots of applause for the winners. Special thanks to my two stewards who kept me on the straight and narrow during the day.

My main general observation was about the number with incorrect front construction, this is mainly due to upper arms being too short. Please watch this, as once you have it in your breeding it is a devil to breed out. I was also concerned at how few youngsters were being shown. I hope it is just a result of the pandemic, with fewer people running on youngsters and not it is a trend, as that would be worrying.

My Best of Breed, and later Group 4, was the young dog GUNALT HENDRICKS (MR D R ALCORN) winning his fifth CC, the RDCC going to SH CH GUNALT UNDENIABLE AT JONEVA JW (MR J & MR P M EVANS & PAVEY). My BCC winner was classy SH CH GUNALT MOVE IT TO PIPWELL (MRS J & MR M & MISS H HESFORD & CAMPBELL) and the RBCC going to JONEVA HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR JW (MR S, MRS E & MRS K HUNT & ROBERTS). Best Puppy was the lovely MINSTERGATE CARNIVAL (MRS C RODGERS), who I think will have a very bright future ahead of her and Best Veteran to the evergreen CH SIREVA SKYPE JW (MRS G & MRS G SIMPSON & DAWSON).

Minor Puppy - Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST PARHELIS NEXUS NAF (MRS S A MORGAN)

Nice type of youngster, clean in outline. Head and expression pleasing, clean reach of neck into well set shoulders. Stands on good legs and neat feet. Decent length of rib, short through the loin. Balanced angles both fore and aft. Still needs to find his feet on the move but with a bit of practice he should do that, he was rather enjoying himself today which was great to see.

2ND DREISTONE AIRGRID MACALLAN (MRS C HARDING-BROWN)

Another real baby, only six months and first time out and he was really not playing ball with his handler. At this age he is developing in all the right ways, the basic of construction are correct and his head is well proportioned. Quarters are well developed with well-turned stifles. He got into his stride for a few paces and what I would see was accurate.

3RD PARHELIS CORRINO (MRS HEUSTON)

Puppy - Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST HUNDWITH CHECKMATE OF COROTINE (MRS C & MISS C & MR D RAZZELL, HAZELTINE & CROWTHER)

Upstanding dog, I wouldn’t want any more of him for my tastes. Head masculine with good proportions, neck clean into good well-set shoulders, stands on good straight legs and neat feet. Good through the body with ribs as they should be at this age. Quarters well made; stifles moderately bent. Had the most accurate footfall to take the class and Best Puppy Dog.

2ND PARHELIS NEXUS NAF (MRS S A MORGAN)

3RD DREISTONE AIRGRID MACALLAN (MRS C HARDING-BROWN)

Junior - Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST NETHERHILL EUROZONE TO KHAMSYNN (MRS D & MRS L MCDOWALL & RUTLAND)

Another one well up for size and a bit at that ‘in-between’ stage that they sometimes go through. He has good overall proportions, a decent front assembly and overall balance. Plenty of depth about him at this age. Moved out well in this class but in the subsequent classes started pacing a bit and wouldn’t settle into the correct stride.

2ND NETHERHILL EURO VISION OF GREYFLYER (MISS K KEMP)

Another one just finding his feet after lockdown, shown in good condition. Head pleasing but a little strong in back skull for my taste. Good reach of neck and enough lay back of shoulder, would have like a little more return of forearm. Depth of in chest is correct for his age and good body proportions, firm in topline. Stiles well bent and well-made quarters. Needs to settle on the move which he should do with a little more practice.

3RD PARHELIS CORRINO (MRS HEUSTON)

Special Beginners - Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST NETHERHILL EURO VISION OF GREYFLYER (MISS K KEMP)

Yearling - Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST WALLAROO PHANTOM MENACE (POUNTNEY)

I liked this 18 month old boy, I liked his shape, outline and size. His head is pleasing with a kind eye. He has a clean neck which led into well set shoulders, enough depth of chest for his age. Stands on good legs and neat feet. Body of good proportions, ribs springing as they should be, firm loin. Quarters well developed. Stifles moderately angulated. Moved out well in the class with a good action.

2ND NETHERHILL EUROZONE TO KHAMSYNN (MRS D & MRS L MCDOWALL & RUTLAND)

3RD WEIPOWA DENTON AT BRITMANS (MS J PEARMAN)

Novice - Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST NETHERHILL EUROZONE TO KHAMSYNN (MRS D & MRS L MCDOWALL & RUTLAND)

2ND WEIPOWA DENTON AT BRITMANS (MS J PEARMAN)

Pleasing in head and expression, wouldn’t want it any stronger, good reach of neck and front assembly. Well-developed forechest for his age and good through the rib and loin. Balanced angles front a rear, in hard condition. Moved well covering the ground but was not as accurate in footfall as the winner.

Graduate - Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST NETHERHILL EUROZONE TO KHAMSYNN (MRS D & MRS L MCDOWALL & RUTLAND)

Post-Graduate - Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST SMILEK MASSACHUSETTES (MR A & MRS T HAWKINS)

Won the class on his balance and size. Pleasing head and expression, good reach of neck and enough lay back of shoulder. Ribs sprung and well back to a firm loin, good quarters with defined muscle. Stands on good legs and feet, correct on the move with a true ground covering action.

2ND KALIMOR HUDSON (MISS D KERR)

Decent head piece on this chap. Good reach of neck and enough lay back of shoulder and return of forearm. Deep in chest, ribs well sprung and back, just a little soft in topline. Stiles well bent and powerful quarters, true on the out and back but lost his shape a little in profile, and today lacked the reach in front of the winner.

3RD CAVALMIST COSWORTH (MRS J & MR C BENNETT)

Limit - Dog

Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1ST SMILEK FERNANDO JW (MR A & MRS T HAWKINS)

I thought this a smart chap, masculine in head and expression, good reach of neck into a correct lay back of shoulder and good return of forearm. Good body proportions, ribs sprung and well back to a firm loin, good quarters with defined muscle. Stands on good legs and feet, correct on the move with a true ground covering action. On the last run round he really strode out which gave him the class.

2ND KALIMOR ACCOLADE TO RAYSTANS JW (MRS C & MRS S RAYNER & MASKELL)

This gent has a typical head and eye giving and intelligent expression. Lovely reach of neck leading to a well-placed shoulders, would have liked a little more return of forearm, good body proportions with ribs well back and firm in loin. Developed quarters and good bend to his stifles. Decent action on the move, just not the reach of the winner.

3RD DEIFSTOCK DANDINI (MRS J & MR C BENNETT)

Open - Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST GUNALT HENDRICKS (MR D R ALCORN)

Saw this dog as a puppy and though he looked smart from the ringside, then lockdown happened, and he obviously took the time to mature up into this super dog. He has a masculine and balanced head with the correct amount of width to his skull and length and breadth to his muzzle, wide nostrils and good finish to foreface. Powerful neck of correct length, leading to well set shoulders and a good return of upper arm. Deep through forechest and straight in front, ribs well back and sprung and correct length of loin which is strong. Quarters well developed and correct turn of stifle, tail well set. Today he moved with purpose and drive, footfall was the most accurate and ground covering in the class, which was full of quality. No hesitation in awarding him the Dog CC and later Best of Breed. Thrilled to later see him go Group 4, congratulations, thank you for bringing him.

2ND SH CH GUNALT UNDENIABLE AT JONEVA JW (MR J & MR P M EVANS & PAVEY)

What a super gentleman this boy is, masculine head with an intelligent expression. Good reach of neck and shoulders well back with desired return of forearm. Firm in topline and body of correct proportions, well set tail and good finish to the croup. Well angulated quarters and which were used to advantage on the move, which gave him this place and later the RCC.

3RD SH CH HUNDWITH MCLAREN (MR D J CROWTHER)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST SILVERKELVIN JUPITER OVER MAGDALA (MR A & MRS P MCMAHON)

Good overall shape and proportion on this chap. He has balanced angles front and rear. He has good overall size and shape. Needs to settle in his stride on the move to complete the picture.

Veteran - Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST CH SIREVA SKYPE JW (MRS G & MRS G SIMPSON & DAWSON)

What superb Weimaraner, has quality stamped through her from head to tail. She has a gorgeous head piece with a lovely melting expression. I liked her overall shape and balance. She has a super neck leading to good shoulders and the correct length of upper arm, developed forechest. Ribs well sprung and back leading to a firm loin. Super well developed quarters, in hard condition enabling her to move around the ring with ease. She was in close contention for top honours, just not quite the drive of the youngsters on the final run round. Thank you for bringing her. Best Veteran in Breed.

2ND SH CH SIREVA ONLY CONNECT WITH KHAMSYNN, SHCM (MR A M & MRS L I, MS H S RUTLAND & JONES)

This lady did well under me last time and it was lovely to see her again as a veteran. I liked her head and expression, clean through neck and shoulders, with the correct return of upper arm, standing on the best of legs and feet. Ribs sprung and well back and firm through the loin. Topline held throughout and good finish to croup and correct tail set and carriage. Firm quarters gave her the power to drive around the ring with ease, just not quite the profile action of the winner. Thank you for bringing her again.

3RD WELTGUIST AMY (MS J & MRS C POWELL & TATUM)

Minor Puppy - Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST MINSTERGATE CARNIVAL (MRS C RODGERS)

Super shape and type to this young lady, feminine head of correct strength, good reach of neck and correct angulation for her age. Level topline and good through the rib and loin, correct amount of bone and substance, stood on good legs and feet. Moved true and steady to win the class. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy. Will follow her career with interest and I think she will have a bright future ahead of her.

2ND DESJIEM DUJARDIN (MS A & MR C BROWN & FILBY)

Feminine with the correct amount of substance. Pleasing head and lovely expression and eye. Super reach of neck and clean through the shoulders, good depth of fore chest and spring of rib for her age. Balanced angles both fore and aft and good bone and substance, not as together on the move as the winner and giving her handler a hard time today but in time should finish very nicely.

Puppy - Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST THRIHYRNE LOVELETTERS (MRS P J REAKES)

Lovely longhair bitch, very much at that growing stage today, which is where she should be for her age. Head is pleasing and developing in the right direction, well-proportioned with feminine expression. She has a good overall shape and a pleasing in outline and showing correct balance. Good neck and body properties, quarters have good angulation. Moved well for one so young.

Junior - Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST FARNFIELD GODDESS FROM RIVERTONE (L PHILLIPS)

I liked this one a lot, she presented a clean and elegant outline balanced feminine head. Wonderful reach of neck leading to well-placed shoulders and return of upper arm. Body of good overall proportion with correct spring of rib. Firm through the loin and well-developed quarters. Really excels on the move with a positive driving action held her topline throughout with accuracy of footfall. Close up in the challenge, ran her off in the shortlist, just gave away a lot in maturity and finish today. I don’t think her day will be far away.

Special Beginners - Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST SMILEK MORE THAN A WOMAN (MISS M PRYOR)

This class was headed by a three-year-old lady. Good overall shape and size about her, head is feminine and of good proportion Well made in body, ribs well sprung and a firm loin. Stifles are well bent and on the move, she had good foot fall

2ND THRIHYRNE LOVELETTERS (MRS P J REAKES)

Yearling - Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

Two siblings to head this class and both out of the top drawer.

1ST SHARNPHILLY GRACE KELLY AT CLEIMAR (MARR)

Very smart 19-month-old bitch with a feminine head with the correct balance and a soft yet intelligent expression. Clean and balanced throughout, everything flows. Powerful reach of neck, good lay back of shoulder and the correct return of upper arm. Depth to forechest and ribs sprung and well back leading to a powerful loin which meant she held her topline throughout, finished by a correctly set and carried tail. Quarters were well developed and used to advantage on the move, footfall was excellent which gave the edge over her sister.

2ND SHARNPHILLY EVA PERON (MRS S & MRS S ODDIE & DYER)

Another lovely lady out of the mould and maintaining all the essentials. Feminine in head and expression, of good proportions. Clean in outline, super reach of neck, level topline and good finish to croup. Not quite the front angulation of her sister, a tad short in upper arm and a little more behind in maturity. Depth and strength to her body. In hard condition giving a picture of power and stamina as she went around the ring.

3RD DREISTONE KITTILAE CUPID (MRS C HARDING-BROWN)

Novice - Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST SIREVA SAILING BY COASTEDGE (MR R A CLARKE)

I liked this lady a lot, just two years old but everything in the right places. She was pushed all the way by the second place. She has a super outline on her which she held throughout, head feminine with a pleasing expression. Good angles front and rear, shoulder well set and a decent return of upper arm. Body well made, ribs well sprung and firm in loin. Good level topline, quarters well developed with a good bend of stifle. Movement was accurate and flowing.

2ND SHARNPHILLY GRACE KELLY AT CLEIMAR (MARR)

3RD PHOEBE DU TANGO DES NEIGES ETERNELLES AVEC WHITECROSS (IMP FRA) (MR T & MRS G C READ)

Graduate - Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST ROBRICCI FLORENCE BY NEMRAC (MRS C BURGESS)

And the good ones kept coming, another exciting youngster headed this class, lot to like about this one. Very clean in outline and showing balance and style, pleasing head and expression, lovely clean neck and well-placed shoulders and good return of forearm. Good, well bodied with ribs sprung and well back, good quarters and bend of stifle. Super side gait.

2ND SCHONHUND SHOW TALLULAH (MRS S J & MR S A CAIN)

Lovely head which is balanced and has a feminine and intelligent expression, clean through the neck and shoulder but would like a shade more forearm. Body proportions are good. Good quarters and muscular development. Moved on an open side gait just needs to tighten on the out and back.

3RD INDESKI REAGAN (MRS K L GOORD)

Post Graduate - Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST KALIMOR GEM (MRS TINA MORRIS)

Very smart bitch with a feminine head with the correct balance and with a soft yet intelligent expression, clean and balanced throughout. Powerful reach of neck, good lay back of shoulder and the correct return of upper arm. Depth to forechest and ribs sprung and well back leading to a firm loin which meant she held her topline throughout and finished by a correctly set and carried tail. Quarters were well developed and used to advantage on the move, footfall was excellent.

2ND INDESKI REAGAN (MRS K L GOORD)

Stood third in Graduate Bitch. Feminine in head and expression and of good overall proportions. Good outline, decent reach of neck, level topline and good finish to croup. Balanced angles both fore and aft, depth and strength to her body. Moved out well, preferred the outline of the winner.

3RD SMILEK MORE THAN A WOMAN (MISS M PRYOR)

Limit - Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

This was a cracking class with some lovely bitches to go over.

1ST GUNALT LUSTROUS WITH ROYDACK (MRS S & MISS H UPTON-LOVETT & UPTON)

She presented a clean and elegant outline. She has a balanced feminine head. Lovely reach of neck leading to well-placed shoulders and correct return of upper arm. Body of good overall proportion with correct spring of rib. Firm through the loin and powerful in her quarters. She really excels on the move with a positive driving action which gave her the class in very tough competition. Close up in the challenge for top honours, which I don’t think will be far away.

2ND SMILEK I HAVE A DREAM (MR, MRS & MS REILLY & MASKELL)

As with the winner very balanced and clean in outline, head pleasing with a feminine expression. Clean neck into shoulders, which have good placement, would have just liked a little more return of upper arm. Body of correct proportions with ribs well sprung and a firm loin, carrying a tad extra weight today. Good quarters on her, stifles well bent. Moved out well but not quite the front extension of Lustrous, which was the deciding factor.

3RD SIREVA MARGRAVE (MRS G F SIMPSON)

Open - Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

Another very competitive class and it was performance on the final run round that was the deciding factor, a very close decision.

1ST SH CH GUNALT MOVE IT TO PIPWELL (MRS J & MR M & MISS H HESFORD & CAMPBELL)

On the first move around the ring she had a certain style and elegance that kept grabbing my attention. She has the most lovely head piece, correct in length to breadth ratio, and an expression that is hard to resist. Neck of good length and strength, super lay back of shoulder with the correct return of upper arm giving her super forward extension on the move. Chest is deep and ribs are well sprung and back with a firm loin of correct length and slight tuck up, quarters were well developed and had the correct amount of angulation to give her a balanced and open side gait. Going and coming she was true and straight, a pleasure to judge and had no hesitation in awarding her the Bitch CC.

2ND JONEVA HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR JW (MR S, MRS E & MRS K HUNT & ROBERTS)

This lady was so close up to taking the top spot, I loved her outline and balance. As with he winner she has a lovely typical aristocratic head and expression. Long clean neck in to well set shoulders and a good return of upper arm. Stands of good straight legs, with compact feet. Level in topline, Good depth of chest, ribs well sprung and a firm loin. Quarters well-made, stifle well bent with the right amount of angulation. Moved out well with an effortless driving action. Called back into the challenge and was delighted to award her the Bitch RCC.

3RD HUNDWITH GIGGLE (MR D J CROWTHER)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST SH CH SIREVA ONLY CONNECT WITH KHAMSYNN, SHCM (MR A M & MRS L I, MS H S RUTLAND & JONES)