German Longhaired Pointer Club

Thank you to the committee of the German Longhaired Pointer Club – especially Julia Tuck – for their invitation and kindness on the day. I would like to thank the exhibitors for their kind support to have such a great quantity of dogs to judge. There was a considerable variance in type, but all dogs I judged were turned out in muscular condition regardless of age which for me is extremely important in a working breed. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the ring and wish you all the best of luck exhibiting in future.

J D/B (2,1) 1 Stone’s Sarscottah Falling Leaves. Plenty of character about this youngster – lovely expression with good proportions of skull to muzzle. Nice clean neck into good shoulders, with a good depth of chest and brisket. Well ribbed back with nice angulations fore and aft. Moved well in profile showing good reach and drive – such a happy dog and thoroughly enjoyed her time in the ring.

PG D/B (7,1)1 Smart’s Cadanbyrig Snow Dancer. This bitch won the class on movement and condition, and both 1 and 2 were shown in excellent hard, muscular condition which I really appreciated. Feminine girl but still retains the core strength this working breed should have. Good earset and skull/muzzle proportions, leading into strong neck and correct sloping shoulders. Good depth of chest and forechest, strong hindquarters with good bend of stifle. She held her topline on the move and had great drive and grace on the move. 2 Connor’s Cadanbyrig Ice and Roses at De Melvilles. Litter sibling to 1st place and similar comments apply as the litter has lovely breed type and quality with a cheeky personality. Needs to settle on the move to reach her full reach and drive potential. Another one turned out in great, hard condition, her muscling was absolutely excellent. Super in shoulder and front angulation, strong substantial body. Tail carriage and topline held well on the move.

O D/B (6,1) 1 Wright’s Caldera Coral Dawn at Lassemista. Such a lovely example of the breed – free, easy and graceful mover who eats up the ring as she glides around. She has good balance and reach from the front and drive from behind. Turned out in great condition, with correct coat texture and furnishings. She had a beautiful head an expression with the characteristic ‘aristocratic’ appearance. Good shoulders and depth of chest, well ribbed back and good angulation in hindquarters. Good strong topline and sloping croup. Really lovely girl. 2 Roberts’ Sarscottah Dalglish. What a powerful dog and great mover – great drive from behind and reach in front, with long, free-striding gait. Still young and plenty of maturity to come but he is balanced throughout. He has great tail carriage on the move, I preferred the front movement of the bitch today as he is less tidy coming towards. He has good coat and furnishings, correct ear feathering and good proportions in muzzle and skull, with dark eye. Lovely strong neck, well-ribbed back and strong in hindquarters.

Victoria Wilkins (Velvetquest)