Gundog Society Of Wales

For my first time judging GSP’s with CC’s I could not have asked for a better show, super atmosphere, great committee and overall a lovely entry of quality dogs.

I make no apology for my regular use of the word balance, as a working gundog breed these animals need balanced angulation ie. the front closely matching the rear in order to have an easy fluent and efficient ground covering gait. Balance of bone and substance, ie. well developed muscle and substance in the body without the correct bone density would again prove tiring and inefficient in the field.

Only one other point to note as an observer of the breed I noted that some were lacking the required compact rounded feet and well arched toes, with some closing in on a hare foot, breeders must be careful not to lose these minor characteristics which together make a whole picture.

DOGS

Minor Puppy dog (1 entries)

1st: Smith’ “Venatur Forest” what a stunning baby this is, everything in the right place and at just the right stage of development. shape and outline correct for the breed, head developing nicely, pleasing eye and expression, strong muzzle with correct depth of flew, correct bite, strength in neck and good lay of shoulder, well balanced bone and substance, compact back and firm loin giving him a nice topline, angulation in the rear closely matching the front so gave him a well balanced side gait, still a little loose when coming and going but as should be expected at this age, I will watch him with interest.

Puppy dog (2 entries)

1st: Cooke & Hammond’ “Seasham Show Me The Way” such a lovely picture of balance, clean lines all through and attractively marked to draw your eye, masculine and still very refined, clean muzzle with correct roman nose, eyes well set to give a delightful expression, well positioned ears which enhanced the overall view of the head. Clean through the nicely arched neck, good strong forequarters. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, firm compact loin, rear quarters nicely angled with well-developed muscle, tail set correctly and carried with confidence, moved out stylishly and with purpose. Best Puppy In Breed.

2nd: Smith’ “Venatur Forest”

Junior Dog ( 2 entries )

1st: Cooke & Hammond’ “Seasham Jingle Jangle JW” another showing a super clean outline without exaggerations, flowing lines and balanced all through, refined masculine head, clean arched neck and well placed shoulders, body well developed and ribs well sprung, loin firm and compact and rear angulation balanced with the front allowing a clean easy sidegait with good reach and drive.

2nd: 2nd: Edlin’ “Mistcapel Storm Shadow” another youngster showing good breed type, clean flowing lines and correct proportions and outline, masculine head with well placed ears, strong muzzle and clean jaw line, strong neck and nicely muscled forquarters, body firm all through and in super condition, rear well angulated and tail set nicely, not as surefooted as 1 when moving today.

Yearling Dog (2 entries 1 absent)

1st: Webster’ “Jomeel Pulp Fiction” Developing nicely, masculine yet refined, clean lines and nice balance of bone and substance, firm throughout and good angulation front and rear. Parallel front and good feet, body well developed, back compact with gentle fall of the croup to well set tail, moved with good drive.

Post Graduate Dog (1 entry )

1st: Rymer’ “ Sarscottah Easy Ryder at Rollenwood” although standing alone he still had to prove worthy of the class win, balanced all through, Nicely balanced bone with good feet, body well developed and loin strong and firm. Rear well angulated and was a clean purposeful mover.

Limit Dog (4 entries)

1st: Adams’ “Tequesta Poldark” a stylish young dog of good size and proportions, masculine and typical in head with super expression, nicely rounded skull and well set ears, strong arched neck, correct amount of bone and excellent feet, body well developed with short firm loin and back, tail carried with confidence, moved out well to head the class.

2nd: Serpa & Graham’ “Winterwell Tubby Tompkin from Nyliram” similar comments to 1,  compact with balance and correct proportions, correct outline and clean lines throughout, a sound stylish mover with decent reach and drive, shown in super condition and pushed the winner hard.

3rd: Taylor & Taylor-Morris’ “Pelenrise All Guns Blazing JW”

Open Dog (8 entries 1 absent)

I knew as they entered the ring this was going to a be a difficult class with some super quality exhibits to choose from

1st: Mann’ “Sh Ch Elfindrew Endrick to Valger ShCEx” a strong masculine male, everything balanced in proportion and nothing overdone, super head and expression, strong muzzle with clean lip and jawline, strong arched neck and good forequarters, front legs well boned and parallel with moderate spring in the pastern and correct feet., body well developed and firm throughout, back and loin, compact strong and firm, rear well muscled with correct angulation, tail set correct and carried with confidence. Precise and correct footfall with super reach and drive making his movement true and easy to watch. Shown in fabulous condition with a super harsh outer jacket, CC and Best Dog

2nd: Smith & Reardon’ “ Sh Ch Winterwell Maida Stone” not as imposing as 1 and more compact all through but another top quality male presented in rock hard condition. Lovely size and shape with a super outline, clean lines throughout and shown in the best condition. Masculine head and clean neck, well placed shoulders, lovely bone and correct feet, ribs well sprung, back and loin short and strong, well muscled rear with correct angulation. Not as precise on the move as 1 but a strong contender when brought back in to challenge for the reserve.

3rd: Schonevill’ “Balvenie Double Diamond JW”

Veteran Dog Dog (2 entries)

1st: Sielski’ “Orchidstar Bonds of Speed JW ShCM” this is a dog I have liked since the first time I saw him and despite now being a veteran he still has everything in the right place and presented in super condition, correct balance of bone and substance, masculine head with super expression, clean neck and flowing lines throughout, on the move he is just so precise and fluent that in the challenge he could not be ignored beating some very high quality dogs to the RCC and Best Veteran Dog.

2nd: Staley’ “Jomeel Monkey Wrench”, another quality veteran who does not look his age, presented in firm fit condition, pleasing head and expression strong neck and good forequarters, brisket well let down and compact firm loin, moved out well and with style

Special Beginners Dog or Bitch (1 entry)

1st: Brudenell-Pryke’ “Puddledub Pillis at Venatur” Pretty bitch of good type and shown in super condition, front and rear angulation matching closely which gave her an easy ground covering action, nice harsh outer jacket and super muscle tone.

BITCHES

Minor Puppy bitch (9 entries 1 absent)

1st: Brudenell-Pryke & Gallagher’ “Venatur Indicus” Super feminine with a delightful cheeky expression, good length and arch of neck flowing nicely into well placed shoulders, front parallel with super feet, body developing nicely, decent rear angulation which she used to advantage when moving, topline correct and good tailset..

2nd: Schoneville’ “Balvenie Fiddle Diddle” my notes highlighted her super feet, she was super together for such a baby, very pretty head with a melting expression, good neck and correct shoulder placement, body developing nicely, compact loin and nicely angulated behind, just not as together on the move as 1 but should have a bright future.

3rd: Adams’ “Keigame Mystique Aurora”

Puppy bitch (3 entries)

1st: Cooke & Hammond’ “Seasham Kiss Me” another from the same mould as the puppy dog and similar comments apply, super feminine and clean flowing lines all through, the word stylish comes to mind when watching her move, sound and covers the ground so easily and precisely.

2nd: Schoneville’ “Balvenie Fiddle Diddle”

3rd: Smith’ “Rookcross Rosie Cotton at Abbeyaire”

Junior bitch (4 entries)

1st: Smillie-Gray and Gray’ “Pelenrise Blow Me A Kiss from Oakberrow” what a delightful young lady, super head and expression with excellent pigment and eye colour, clean arched neck and super shoulder placement, well ribbed with a compact firm loin coupled to a good rear assembly, good angulation and super muscle, short backed with correct tailset, moved out fluently and with an easy action

2nd: Mann’ “Valger Tiggywinkle” Smart and well put together youngster, very sound on the move, ultra feminine and full of breed type, clean flowing lines and body well developed with a firm strong loin and backline, not as outgoing as 1 but that cannot detract from her assets and virtues.

3rd: Taylor’ “Valger Tamara”

Yearling Bitch (1 entry)

1st: Elrington’ “Tequesta Happy Valley” she catches your eye as she sweeps into the ring, such a fluent and precise mover, I loved her head and expression, correct proportions topline and tailset, Ribs well sprung and strong compact loin, super rear with well developed muscle and second thigh which she used to advantage, she challenged strongly and was unlucky to come up against a bitch on top form, RCC

Post Graduate Bitch (4 entries)

1st: Tait’ “Benboee Beeloved” super balanced and typical in outline, feminine with a nice dark eye giving her a soft pleasing expression, ears well set, clean arched neck and good shoulders nice balance of bone and super feet, ribs developed nicely and compact in loin, rear angulation closely matches the front, meaning she covers the ground fluently and does not overreach.

2nd: Merritt’ “Sperant Chocolate Cosmos” another delightful feminine bitch of good type, super outline and well put down in super condition, clean lines and compact all through, well muscled with matching angulation, attractively marked, just not as fluid on the move as 1.

3rd: Brudenell-Pryke’ “Puddledub Pillis at Venatur”

Limit Bitch (6 entries)

1st: Staley’ “Jomeel Olivia’s Choice” a strong powerful yet feminine bitch without being coarse in any way, super feminine head, lovely pigmentation clean arched neck into excellent shoulders, ribs well sprung and loin strong and firm allowing her to kep a strong level topline standing and moving, balanced angulation and super muscletone giving her super reach and drive.

2nd: Tait’ :Benboee Beelieve”Litter sister to the previous class winner and similar comments apply, well balanced and so typical in all departments, feminine yet powerful enough to do a days work.

3rd: Angus’ “Keigame Hearts Desire of Sparjenhoe (ai) JW”

Open Bitch (6 entries)

1st: Sielski’ “Orchidstar Missing Link JW” My notes say workmanlike but very feminine and full of breed type and that about sums her up, when you first put hands on you can feel the correct coat texture and rock hard muscle tone, feminine head with super expression, well set close fitting ears, strength through the neck into super shoulders, good balance of bone and substance, ribs well developed and loin strong, rear quarters well muscled with super angulation, tail well set and so sound on the move, great side gait but so precise coming and going, delighted to award her the CC and BOB

2nd: Brown & Filby’ “Sh Ch Winterwell Thatlldo for Desijem JW” another super typical bitch, full of type and presented to advantage, nothing flashy about her but she is correct all through, well developed body and balanced in all departments. Not as precise and fluid on the move as 1 today but there can be no denying her quality.

3rd: Cooke & Hammond’ “Sh Ch Seasham I Love to Boogie”

Veteran Bitch (3 entries 1 absent)

1st: Blay’ “Sh Ch Barleyarch Skye at Longbarrow ShCM” hard to believe she is a veteran and could easily stand in with bitches half her age, presented in super condition, fabulous gleaming coat of super texture and presented such a picture of balance with clean flowing lines throughout, nothing exaggerated just sound and correct , she was a very strong contender in the challenge but could not be denied Best Veteran in Breed up against a super veteran dog.

2nd: Thomas & Taylor’ “Knabynnus Aurora Borealis VW” another feminine bitch with a lovely outline, good angulation front and rear, clean flowing lines and presented in super condition, just not as fluent on the move as 1.