Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

Judge: Mrs Pat Butler-Holley

Thank you to the Birmingham National for the judging appointment and thank you to my stewards on the day. Sadly we were a late in the ring due to previous breed taking rather a long time. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the wonderful entry.

Class 73 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 221 WETTON, Miss C & MORRIS, Mr J Kavacanne Bolt From The Blue. Pleasing Youngster displaying lots of potential. So well balanced moved ok

Class 74 MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 179 HARVEY, Mrs G Valger Snow Patrol At Imaniz, Like this youngster very much showing lots of promise for the future. Loved the overall shape and outline so well balanced. Moved ok when settled.

2nd: 211 STAINSBY-SOANES, Mrs A Whistlecraft Jaeger, again another pleasing youngster showing lots of potential for the future, covering ground well with little effort.

Class 75 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 165 BROWN, Miss E & BROWN, Mrs V Montalba Mister Teatime liked this dog very much displaying the classic appearance as required for the breed. Deep chest, short in the back. moved well.

2nd: 179 HARVEY, Mrs G Valger Snow Patrol At Imaniz

3rd: 192 MANN, Ms C Sparkenhoe Kith and Kin

Class 76 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 206 SIELSKI, Mrs Z Orchidstar Bolts of Speed, medium size dog, good head and eye. moved true with little effort covering the ground well. Carried his tail a little high in my opinion which does spoil the overall outline when on the move.

Class 77 YD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 167 COLLINS, Mrs L E & COLLINS, Mr P Barleyarch Hoopla At Forestpoint, my notes simply say wow, I loved him, good neck and shoulders, true head clean cut which is so well balanced to his body. covered the ground well. close up to top honours.

Class 80 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 190 MANN, Mr & Mrs J Elfrindew Endrick to Valger, Such a workman like dog, clean outline, true head so well balanced to his body, good well muscled neck, displaying the classic arch which gives the grace of the dog in outline. good body short back, strong loin and good strong quarters. liked him very much pleased to award him the DCC on the day.

2nd: 202 Schoneville, Balvenie Double Diamond jw stronger heavier dog overall than winner today. moved well.

Class 81 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 174 GOFF, Miss K & DALES, Mr M Seasham Live Wire at Shoshoni, love his overall outline and shape, good head and eye, moved well. Great coat texture. good size overall. moved well. didn't quite get it together in the challenge.

2nd: 196 POCOCK, Ms M Fayemm Sea The Stars, when viewed in profile he displayed the a good outline, today I preferred winner in head and front.

Class 82 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 204 SIELSKI, Mrs Z Orchidstar Bonds Of Speed, Won this class on his movement, great profile movement. True shape and overall outline. Good short back, deep chest and good front.

2nd: 189 MANN, Mr & Mrs J Valger Ragnar JW, I loved his overall outline displaying all the virtues of the breed, great condition on this exhibit. Moved well driving from behind.

3rd: 216 THURM, mr and mrs B Sh Ch Bryburn Bacchus JW Sh.CM ShCEx

Class 83 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 162 BENNETT, Mrs J & SLIMAK, Mr M Sh Ch Barleyarch Firefly, I have admired this dog on many occasions and was not disappointed. His overall outline and shape is a pleasure to see and at 8 years young displaying lots of character. Great head shape and so well balanced to his body. moved true. pleased to award him RDCC and best veteran.

Class 84 SBB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 180 JONES, Miss A & JONES, Mrs D Keigame Sweet Lullaby of Barleydust, stronger bitch overall, good shoulders and body moved ok. best Special beginners in breed.

2nd: 166 BRUDENELL-PRYKE, Ms P Puddledub Pilis, Gave a lot away in maturity to winner, but pleasing overall in shape and outline. Moved Ok.

Class 85 MPB (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 198 READ, Mrs L A & READ, Mr S Keigame Signe, pleasing puppy, good outline overall, lot to like about her. moved well when settled. but happy a happy youngster.

2nd: 191 MANN, Mr & Mrs J Valger Symphony, lots to like about her again moved great when settled but so happy and content with her surroundings.

3rd: 222 WHITEHOUSE, Mrs K Kazanpaul Prawn Cracker

Class 86 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 219 WADDELL, Miss R Magregor Glitter Muff, my notes say WOW, she is beautiful overall balance is outstanding in my opinion. She is so well angulated at both ends it was a pleasure to award her the RCC and I'm sure on this form many more top awards will come her way.

2nd: 198 READ, Mrs L A & READ, Mr S Keigame Signe

3rd: 203 SCHONEVILLE, Mrs R Balvenie Eye Candy

Class 87 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 173 FILBY, Ms A BROWN & Mr C Winterwell Thatlldo for Desjiem Great overall shape and outline, well muscled neck, strong clean shoulders, good ribs and strong quarters. Moved well.

2nd: 182 KEY, Mrs N & KEY, Miss M Montalba Mrs Whitlow TAF longer cast than winner not quite the shape I was looking for today.

Class 88 YB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 201 ROSE, Mr A P Barleyarch Shindig with Kavacanne, As the standard asks for Medium size, short back standing over plenty of ground. Classic shape bitch. good head and eye, strong quarters moved very well.

2nd: 177 HAMMOND, Miss S & HAMMOND, Mr R Seasham I Love To Boogie Pleasing overall so well balanced, good shape, good strong quarters which she used on the move.

3rd: 217 THURM, mr and mrs B Dappledele First Date at Bryburn

Class 89 NB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 194 GRAY, Mrs G Kavacanne Ziti Well balanced bitch overall, strong well muscled neck and good shoulder angulation. moved well.

2nd: 210 STAINSBY-SOANES, Mrs A Whistlecraft I'm A Rogue

Class 90 GB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 171 ELLIOTT, mrs L & ELLIOTT, mr F Ankerwycke Silk Stockings, pleasing bitch showing overall quality. well balanced and good strong quarters. moved well.

2nd: 160 BARKER, Mrs J & BARKER, Mr C Valger Rapunzel at Barkersdream JW

3rd: 178 HAMMOND, Miss S & HAMMOND, Mr R Seasham Hot Love

Class 91 PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 187 LOCKETT, Mr E W & LOCKETT, Mrs L Fayemm Forever Together, medium size bitch in such hard condition. from her head to her tail she shouted GSP. Nothing exaggerated in any way. Grace in outline, good neck and shoulders, good body short in back strong quarters. moved true covering ground with ease. Pleased to award her the BCC and BOB.

2nd: 199 RODEN, Mrs G Keigame Queenie a lot to like about this bitch from her classy outline to her movement. Covered the ground effortlessly. Close up to winner today.

3rd: 159 BARKER, Mrs J & BARKER, Mr C Radstorm Legal Eagle at Barkersdream JW JW

Class 92 LB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 218 TROW & JOWSEY, Mrs & Mrs L Winterwell Stoney Trail, meduim size bitch with classic outline, neck and shoulders flowing into each other with ease. Sadly in the challenge she decided to give her handler a hard time.

2nd: 205 SIELSKI, Mrs Z Orchidstar Jenga pleasing bitch in all departments, good head neck and shoulder, good size nothing exaggerated. moved well.

3rd: 184 KNOWLES, Miss S A & KNOWLES, Mrs S & GLEN, Ms I Wilholme Agnes Brown At Bessalone

Open Bitch (8 entries)

1st: 220 WADDELL, Miss R Sh Ch Magregor Wiff Waff dam to my rbcc, with similar qualities, good size bitch with many qualities. Showing no coarseness at all her head is balanced and in total harmony and balance to her body.

2nd: 200 RODEN, Mrs G Jacofraze Desire from Keigame, top class bitch so full of quality, nothing exaggerated in any part of her body.

3rd: 172 ELRINGTON, Ms D Barleyarch Dorito At Tequesta

Class 94 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

A wonderful class of top class bitches splitting hairs between them but a winner as to be found. 3 very different bitches but the quality of them is a pleasure to see and judge. 1 10 years young and the other 2 8 years young. thank you for allowing me to judge your fabulous veterans

1st: 215 THURM, mr and mrs B Sh Ch Valger Odette VW

2nd: 183 KNOWLES, Miss S A & KNOWLES, Mrs S & GLEN, Ms I Sh Ch Ir Ch Wilholme Sharp N Smart At Bessalone CW

3rd: 169 DESOMBRE, Professor T Barleyarch Springtail at Braneath:

Judge Mrs Pat Butler-Holley