Gundog Society Of Wales

Gundog Society Of Wales

Hungarian Vizsla

Wednesday 11th October 2023

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this super show. And to my two efficient stewards who admirably kept myself and the exhibitors in order. We were fortunate to have a large ring, albeit indoors, and I think some dogs would have preferred to be outside, but the weather in October is rather changeable! A huge thank you to all the lovely exhibitors who braved the weather and the weekday traffic, it was a real honour to have the opportunity to judge your super dogs – Thank you. Delighted to watch my BOB go onto win BIS, the Best Special Beginner also winning ‘Best Special Beginner in Show’ how fab is that, well done. And the delightful puppy at just 6 months winning Puppy Group 4 at the end of a very long day – Congratulations.

Class 285. Puppy Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1090 - Apolwoodwin Moonshine (Mrs J & Mr J Littler)

What a little cracker, just loved this young lad, at only 6 months and a few days old and at his first show, he showed himself off with such confidence and style. For one so young he presented a balanced outline when stood. He has a gentle expression from his toning eyes, good length of neck, holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Having a good amount of prosternum and depth. Standing on well boned limbs and nicely arched toes. Good width to his hindquarters. Moving out positive footfall. BPIB – delighted to watch him later go onto win Puppy Group 4

2nd Place 1108 - Roughshoot Red Red Wine of Solencia (Mr M & Mr B & Miss L Rackett & Rackett & Wilcox)

Another babe at only 6 months old, built on a slightly larger frame than winner, not quite so together at present. Much to like on this youngster, with a pleasing overall shape with good substance. He has a lean head, with strength to the foreface, oval toning eye giving a gentle expression. When viewed from the front, he shows straight forelegs, upright pasterns, and clean tight elbows. Nicely developed in forechest. He is a little lose in his topline at present. Wide quarters with a nice sweep of stifle. Showed drive on the move.

3rd Place 1118 - Bitcon Northern Dancer (Mr Underdown)

Class 286. Junior Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1109 - Vizslanya Varur (Mrs P J Reakes)

Well grown darker russet 17 month old dog, who has a pleasing and balanced outline when stood. Masculine head with a moderate stop and nicely squared flews. Strong neck, brisket well let down and good forechest. Holding a firm and level topline, nicely angulated hindquarters. Shown in good muscletone and moving with good drive, whilst holding a pleasing outline in profile.

2nd Place 1086 - Listerlo Mr Magoo (Mrs E Hughes)

A little more refined 14 month old dog, liked his overall shape, just needing time to mature into his frame. Noble look to his head, clean neck of good length with a slight arch, nice flow to his topline, not quite the depth and forechest of winner, good angulation in the rear. Powerful movement from the rear, a little lose at present in front.

3rd Place 1121 - Perllanside Street Party JW (Miss J Wall)

4th Place 1100 - Wallaroo Duncan Disorderly (Mrs A R & Mr G Porter-Manning & Porter)

5th Place 1071 - Vizslanya Pelion (Mrs Em & Mr Ge Dallas)

Class 287. Novice Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1100 - Wallaroo Duncan Disorderly (Mrs A R & Mr G Porter-Manning & Porter)

Lovely outline on this 12 month old dog, previously 4th in Junior, he is solid and shapely. Masculine head, with good width to the backskull, nicely squared flew and kind oval eye. Strong neck, chest down to the elbow, firm topline, strong wide quarters. Not settled on the move today, a little erratic in front

Class 288. Post Graduate Dog Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1st Place 1061 - Oakswarren Fire Kracker with Roughshoot (ai) (Mr J & Mrs S Bergin)

Was rather taken with this 18 month old dog, and one I considered for the top awards. He has a real zest for life and fun loving nature. He has a shapely outline on the stack, clean lines and flowing. Medium sized and not overdone. Balanced head piece, with toning eye and a rather endearing calf lick. Nicley arched neck, seamlessly flowing into a firm well held topline, well developed through the body with depth and forechest. Correct amount of bone and neat feet. Well muscled hindquarters. Became a little over enthusiastic on the move making his front a little untidy today. Lovely drive and side gait

2nd Place 1069 - Kentwone Dreamer (Mrs G Curzon-Price)

2 year old dog, built on a slightly larger frame than winner, but sound and balanced in his outline. Masculine head of good proportions, with a kind toning oval eye, nicely squared flews. Clean neck, good depth of chest, with nicely sprung ribs, good forechest. Standing on straight well boned forelegs and well arched toes. Topline is firm with a short back and gentle tuck up. Moving well just not the drive of winner

3rd Place 1086 - Listerlo Mr Magoo (Mrs E Hughes)

4th Place 1093 - Wallaroo Beyond The Horizon at Redhunt (Mrs S Mcbeath)

5th Place 1077 - Goviz Spring Rains by Viszaset (ai) (Miss N & Mr S & Mrs M & Mrs C Green & Martin & Martin & Ryan)

Class 289. Limit Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1107 - Roughshoot Heaven Sent of Solencia JW (Mr M & Mr B & Miss L Rackett & Rackett & Wilcox)

A showy dog, just coming up 2 years of age. He has a pleasing outline, is noble in his bearing and a real showman. He is masculine but elegant of a medium size with a lovely flow. Lean noble head, well chiselled, and well toning eye with an affectionate and keen expression. Holds a firm topline, with just enough depth to the ribcage, ribs nicely sprung. Well boned limbs and strong upright pasterns onto tight feet. Hindquarters show a nice sweep of stifle. Moving soundly and at one with the handler

2nd Place 1110 - Rarog Ruda Szata for Pirospont JW (Imp Pol) (Mrs E Roe)

2 year old honest and sound dog, with a pleasing outline. Nothing is overdone, medium sized and all in proportion. Balanced head with a kind oval eye. Long clean neck with a slight arch, which transitions into a well held topline, enough depth and a good spring of rib, with a gentle underline. Liked his wide and muscular hindquarters. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Sound and powerful mover

3rd Place 1113 - Maserati of Skyrocket at Danton (Imp Hun) (Mr A & Mr B Scourfield & Kantor)

4th Place 1073 - Aldom Douglas Fir (Mr N C & Mrs R M Dear)

Class 290. Open Dog Entries: 10 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1094 - Sh Ch Layways Van Winkle JW (Miss E J Miles)

Commanding and impressive 5 year old dog who looked a picture on the stack, his body lines are graceful yet masculine, with strength and nobility combined. He portrays such a shapely silhouette which is pleasing to the eye. His head is a fraction stronger but balanced, with a kind well toning oval eye. Good length of neck flowing seamlessly into a firm well held topline. Lovely depth to the brisket and development of forechest, standing on well boned limbs and tight feet. Strong, wide and muscular hindquarters. Liked his free flowing movement, which had positive footfall. Delighted to award him DCC & BOB, later going onto win BIS – Congratulations

2nd Place 1123 - Oakswarren Inferno (Mr P Watson)

Smart and upstanding 3 year old dog, another who showed himself off to advantage. Of a different stamp to winner, a little more refined all through. His has a lovely flow from nose to tail when stood, a clean and elegant outline. Lean and noble head, with a gentle expression. Clean neck of good length, just enough depth to the chest, straight forelegs and strong upright pasterns. Liked his hindquarters, moderate but with a nice sweep of stifle with well let down hocks. Moved out purposefully and with drive. Shown in lovely condition - RDCC

3rd Place 1082 - Sh Ch Metropolis Patriarch Nexus by Pitswarren (ai) (Imp Aus) (Mr J P & Mrs E J Harper)

4th Place 1065 - Vizslanya Aragonia JW ShCEx OSW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)

5th Place 1085 - Ambravittoriya Oskar at Listerlo (Imp Rus) (Mrs E Hughes)

Class 291. Veteran Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1064 - Highforce Future Legend for Vizslanya JW ShCEx VW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)

Sturdy and solid 7 year old darker russet dog. Liked his overall balance and proportions. Pleasing head shape with a nice amount of width to the backskull, moderate stop and a dark inquisitive eye. Strong clean neck, lovely depth to the brisket and well developed in forechest, ribs carried well back with a gentle underline and firm topline. Wide strong hindquarters which he used to cleanly drive around the ring

2nd Place 1099 - Wallaroo All That Jazz ShCM VW (Mrs A R & Mr G Porter-Manning & Porter)

Another super veteran who is coming up 8 years of age, with so much to admire. Loved his happy, keen and alert demeanour. Shows good balance when stood and shown in lovely condition. Masculine head with good proportions. Strong neck flowing into a firmly held topline, chest down to the elbow, nicely filled in in-front, good spring to the rib cage. His hindquarters are muscular with a nice bend at the stifle. Moving true whilst holding a lovely outline

Class 292. Special Beginners Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1115 - Glenbrows Cameo (Mrs R Thomas)

Pleasing 17 month old bitch, who presents a balanced and shapely outline when stood. Nothing is overdone, but with lovely body lines. Feminine head, with nice amount of width to the backskull, moderate stop, with a toning eye to give a gentle expression. Clean neck flowing into a firmly held topline and well set on tail. Chest is down to the elbow with a good fill in of forechest. Liked her hindquarters, showing a good width of thigh and bend of stifle. Moved at one with her handler, but a tad loose in front at present. Lovely russet jacket and well handled. Best SB – delighted to watch them go onto win ‘Best In Show Special Beginners’

2nd Place 1069 - Kentwone Dreamer (Mrs G Curzon-Price)

Repeat 2nd in PG Dog

3rd Place 1098 - Glenbrows Calamity (Miss V & Mr J Parker & Gist

4th Place 1093 - Wallaroo Beyond The Horizon at Redhunt (Mrs S Mcbeath)

5th Place 1103 - Eltrym's Talihina Sky (Ms D Priestley)

Class 293. Puppy Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 - Nice class of youngsters

1st Place 1080 - Castledogley Firenze (Mr D J & Ms E M Hardcastle & Bradley)

Curvey and shapely 11 month old bitch, so elegant and noble. Still needing to finish developing as you would expect, but the basics are all there. Not always the most cooperative on the stack, but comes alive on the move to show off her virtues. She has a really sweet head, which is well proportioned and lean, lovely oval toning eye, neat flews all to give an endearing expression. Neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline, enough depth for her age, nicely boned limbs onto well arched feet. Good back end which she put to go use on the move. She moves with enthusiasm and drive with a lovely flow, just needing to finish tightening in front. BPB

2nd Place 1091 - Apolwoodwin Sky's The Limit (Mrs J & Mr J Littler)

Litter sister to the dog puppy winner, and very similar to him in make and shape, unfortunately today not being as settled on the move. So much to like on this babe, and a babe she is at just 6 months. Standing beautifully for her handler. Showing good overall balance and is very well proportioned. Balanced head, clean neck, good development in front, ribs carried well back on a firm topline. Moving was playtime, nice to see her enjoying herself.

3rd Place 1092 - Roughshoot Red Hot for Redhunt (Mr P & Mrs S Mcbeath)

Class 294. Junior Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1068 - Amarantos Bellaria at Castlefield (Miss J & Mrs A Coombe)

Shapely and elegant bitch, coming up 18 months of age. Liked her overall balance and proportions, when stood showed a pleasing outline with lovely body lines. Feminine and lean head, noble in her expression. Nicely developed in front with the chest down to the elbow and a good fill in of forechest. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move, with the ribs carried well back. Moderate hindquarters, but with a good width of thigh. Moving out with good drive

2nd Place 1074 - Vizslanya Pafrany for Zinniaviz JW (Mrs L & Miss L Elliott)

Another shapely 15 month old bitch, she is balanced in her profile when stacked, and harmonious in her proportions which are a fraction more moderate than winners. Noble and lean head, slightly arched neck, good depth to the brisket, not quite the forechest of winner, lovely firm topline and well set on tail, with a gentle underline. Muscular hindquarters put to good use on the move.

3rd Place 1080 - Castledogley Firenze (Mr D J & Ms E M Hardcastle & Bradley)

4th Place 1067 - Vizslanya Visszater (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)

5th Place 1120 - Perllanside Fly The Flag (Miss J Wall)

Class 295. Novice Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Place 1076 - Goviz Spring Bouquet (ai) (Mrs S & Mr J Govier)

20 month old bitch now starting to come together. Liked her overall size and substance. She holds a pleasing outline in profile when stood. Just needing a little more time to finish filling her frame, but it is all there. Her head has the correct proportions, with the foreface a little shorter, moderate stop and a gentle oval eye. She holds a firm topline both stood and on the move. Well boned limbs and strong hindquarters. Looking smart and sound on the move

2nd Place 1072 - Perllanside Royal Fanfare (Miss S Davis)

Another youngster coming along nicely, and at only 16 months has plenty of time on her side. She presents a shapely outline when stood, feminine and curvy but still robust. Pleasing head shape and proportions, moderate stop, a little fuller in the eye, clean in the flews. Good length of neck, enough depth to the brisket and firm in her topline. Moving cleanly just not the drive of winner today

3rd Place 1114 - Facanvadasz Csïlár of Csillogo (Mrs R J Swallow)

4th Place 1103 - Eltrym's Talihina Sky (Ms D Priestley)

Class 296. Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1st Place 1068 - Amarantos Bellaria at Castlefield (Miss J & Mrs A Coombe)

Repeat Junior

2nd Place 1112 - Kincsem Ferrari (Ms S Rutherford)

2 year old bitch who has a lovely combination of strength and femininity. She has nicely balanced body lines and a lovely flow from nose to tail. Lean and chiselled head, she has a kind expression from her lovely toning oval eyes. Brisket is well let down to the elbow and show a good prosternum, firm topline and ribs carried well back. Stands on well boned limbs and well arched toes. Moved with good drive, not quite as clean in front today as winner.

3rd Place 1067 - Vizslanya Visszater (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)

4th Place 1124 - Oakswarren Light My Fire (ai) (Mr P Watson)

5th Place 1102 - Chica Queen of Locura at Aldom (Imp Cze) (Mrs R J Price)

Class 297. Limit Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st Place 1105 - Afanleigh Caitlin Rose of Solencia (Mr B & Mr M & Miss L Rackett & Rackett & Wilcox)

Elegant and shapely 18 month old bitch, so very feminine and with clean lines. Her head is very feminine, lean and noble in appearance, with good chiselling, clean nicely squared flews, and a lovely toning eye. Good length of neck with a slight crest, flowing into a firm topline. Harmonious in her angulation fore and aft, nothing is overdone. Just enough depth, would like a fraction more forechest. Working well with her handler to show herself off to advantage. Moving out cleanly and with drive

2nd Place 1083 - Pitswarren Siyon JW (Mr J P & Mrs E J Harper)

2 year old bitch, really liked the outline of this bitch when stood, she is feminine yet has strength. She is of a nice size, has good balance with a muscular workmanlike appearance. Having a balance head shape, lean and aristocratic and a gentle oval toning eye. Her neck seamlessly flowing into a firm and level topline and well set on tail. Her body has depth and a good spring to the ribcage with a muscular loin. Liked her hindquarters, wide thighs and well let down hocks. Excellent side gait on the move, but tended to move rather wide in front today. Presented in lovely coat and condition.

3rd Place 1079 - Wente's Harmony (Mr P Hallam)

4th Place 1078 - Nadorpuzstai Fuvola Luna (Miss J & Mrs V Grigonyte & Macionis)

5th Place 1066 - Vizslanya Csibe JW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)

Class 298. Open Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st Place 1081 - Sh Ch Vizslanya Sziena JW (Mr D J & Ms E M Hardcastle & Bradley)

Quality 4 year old bitch, who has a lovely flow to her outline, so graceful and noble in her bearing. She has strength all through yet remains so very feminine, and looks like she could work all day. Lean and gaunt head, with a lovely oval eye, moderate stop, and clean flews to give a kind expression. Good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, Deep in brisket with a well developed forechest. Firm level topline and well set on tail. Strong wide quarters with a nice sweep of stifle. Presented in super coat, condition and lovely muscletone. She moves with ease and a lightness to her stride, showing to be positive fore and aft with a ground covering action. Delighted to award her BCC & BOS

2nd Place 1122 - Sh Ch Danton Obsession with Tantaraviz (Miss C M Ward)

Another classy bitch with an impressive outline, with nothing overdone. Liked her size, substance, and femininity. She catches the eye for her balance and poise, and looked a picture on the stack. Lovely feminine head, balanced, nicely chiselled with a gentle expression. Clean neck of good length, level topline, chest down to the elbow, not quite the forechest of winner. Nicley boned forelegs with upright pasterns and tight feet. Liked her hindquarters wide and strong, with hocks well let down. Moving in harmony with her handler to show her true movement and driving action - RBCC

3rd Place 1078 - Nadorpuzstai Fuvola Luna (Miss J & Mrs V Grigonyte & Macionis)

4th Place 1084 - Pitswarren Sorbonne JW (Mr J P & Mrs E J Harper)

5th Place 1115 - Glenbrows Cameo (Mrs R Thomas)

Class 299. Veteran Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Place 1063 - Sh Ch Vizslanya Vivmany by Highforce JW ShCM ShCEx VW (Ms E M Bradley)

WOW, what a super ambassador for the breed, at 9 years old this bitch is a cracking example of the breed and still pushing hard for top honours. When stood she holds a lovely outline, so shapely and feminine. Just loved her gentle expression. Slightly arched clean neck, good front assembly, with depth to the brisket and a good spring to the ribcage. Firm topline, strong loin, strong hindquarters. A free and positive mover - BVIB