German Shorthaired Pointer Club

The German Shorthaired Pointer Club Championship Show 27/7/2025 ———————————————————- I was deeply honoured to be asked to judge this lovely show. A breed I have owned and greatly admire. Lots of real quality dogs here today made placings very close. I was looking for a medium size dog with substance ...I did find some bad mouths some broad in skull and movement needs looking at with some …I thank you all for accepting my decisions graciously. I really enjoyed my day 🙏…. ….DOGS…. Minor Puppy Dog (1) Prior Desijiem Starman of Whinchat. Lovely baby 6months . He was a good size with good bone . Well bodied liked his head neck clean over shoulder straight front depth and good spring of rib ..moved as a puppy should enjoying his day very promising puppy . —————————————————— Puppy (4) Good class of youngsters (1) Samira’s Winterwell The Card Player . Lovely solid liver 10 month boy shown in gleaming coat took my eye with a balanced outline he’s well boned with correct body proportions .Lovely head and expression clean neck into good shoulders depth well muscled rear a little tense which did affect his topline slightly but relaxed and moved out really well showing correct reach and drive was pleased to award him Best Puppy In Show over a lovely bitch . (2) Brown &Burns Magregor Super Nude Around Pothouse .Another nice youngster substantial boy well bodied another shown in fit condition nice head expression excellent reach of neck into well laid shoulders good spring of rib moved well close call between 1 today .. (3)Jackson Solwaypoint Chilli Pepper . ——————————————————- Junior (2) 1 Brown &Burns Magregor Four Letter Word for Pothouse .Litter brother to 2nd in puppy ..Similar remarks apply good make and shape good topline held well on the move strong rear quarters ..nice head expression good neck and shoulders .moved and handled well (2) Angus Edelmidpoint Native River Through Calmerell .Smaller dog needs to drop in brisket preferred head on 1 …good body proportions short back good front finer all round although balanced ..good muscle tone on the move . ——————————————————— Yearling (3) 1 Webster Jomeel Pulp Fiction JW Nice solid liver boy nice head flows into good neck and front good bone and depth of body with well sprung ribs another shown in fit hard condition moved with enthusiasm perhaps moved too quickly moved a tad close behind today . (2) Cooke &Hammond Seasham Show Me The Way JW .Flashy youngster lovely attitude balanced body lovely head and eyes .covered the ground really well but found him a tad wide in front and another rather close behind today . (3) Angus Edelmidpoint Native River Through Calmerell ————————————————————— PG(1) MCCafferty Thorscrag Hades JW ShCE xOSW stood alone liked this dog for being very true to type so well balanced fits the standard well ..loved his shape from his lovely head neck flowed through to his good shoulders and correct depth of body he moved really well showing his well muscled quarters .. ———————————————————— Limit (6,1) Cooke&Hammond Seasham Jingle Jangle JW headed this lovely class .Smaller mould liked this dog his conformation is correct .lovely head with soft expression straight front good shoulders and depth of chest presented a balanced picture stood on good legs and depth feet moved well with plenty of drive . (2) Hill Ceilloch Russian Another nice dog presented well ..balanced head of correct proportions a reachy neck into a good topline croup and tail set well boned another with good depth and spring of rib ..moved really well around the ring .. (3) MCmurdo& Tierney Ceilloch Express ————————————————————- Open Dog (10) Excellent Class .I wish I had more red cards . (1) Sielski SH CH Orchidstar Bolts of Speed . A nice balanced showy dog headed this lovely class .Masculine head liked his expression dark eye good proportions from muzzle to skull .Good length of neck slope to shoulders deep in chest good spring of rib level topline .Excellent muscle on this dog which showed on the move had so much power and drive to take the Dog CC and Best In Show .Well done . (2) Adam’s Tequesta Poldark JW .Another pleasing dog presented very well shown in good hard condition different type to 1 ..Good head and eye neck flows to good shoulders straight front depth of body .Strong rear helped him move around the ring with plenty of drive another dog with presence Res CC close call between (3) another dog I admire just carrying a bit too much weight today . (3) Mann SH CH Elfrindew Endrick to Valger ShCEx —————————————————————————— Veteran Dog (3,2 ) Staley Jomeel Monkey Wrench .Stood alone 9yr good make and shape shown in excellent condition .typical in head with correct proportions nice size ..body deep in chest well ribbed short back strong in topline muscle tone good in rear moved well around the ring . ————————————————————————— Field Trial Dog (1) Dymond CH/ IR SHCH Quintana Diamond Dust at Friarsbelle JW ShCEx .Very nice dog fit for function loved his shape made a well balanced picture .He had substance good head and kind expression straight front chest to elbow ..good angles all round another well muscled dog moved well .Best Field Trial in Show ……..BITCHES ……. Minor Puppy Bitch (2) Two lovely pups in this class litter sisters .(1 ) Brown &Filby Desjiem Rebel Rebel (Ai) 6 months both litter sisters to minor puppy dog .Have similar qualities .Feminine puppy lovely head with sweet expression long neck good shoulders straight front with good depth .and well bodied .A little loose in topline but only a baby will tighten .She is balanced and sound has all the essentials moved as a baby should . (2) Clarke Desjiem Moonage Daydream (Ai) Similar remarks as 1 another nice feminine puppy with a lovely head ..lovely bone she is a tad bigger than 1 same good body proportions depth and good rear angles ..on another day could change places . ———————————————————— Puppy Bitch (3,1) 1 Waddell Magregor Walk of no Shame .A very elegant 10 months girl good clean outline on the stack .Lovely head dark eye good length and depth of muzzle .Clean in shoulder front and depth of body correct looked very well balanced I liked her presence she held her topline well on the move well muscled and fit .Best Puppy Bitch . (2) Lockett.Winterwell Monet’s Magic of Fayemm Ai .Another nice solid liver girl different make and shape to 1 .Has lovely qualities sister to Best Puppy in Show .Feminine head expressive eyes good in front and shoulder depth again is good short loin strength in body overall ..moved well fit and well muscled . ———————————————————- Junior Bitch (7,2 ) 1 Nice Class 1.Stewart Magregor Take It All Off Levagrad .Litter sister to puppy bitch lovely quality girl different mould being smaller all round ..liked her overall look from her feminine head to the tip of her tail ..she has bone and substance short back moved well on a good stride good muscle tone. Splitting hairs here between (2) (2) Adam’s Keigame Mystique Aurora JW Another very nice bitch full of breed type with classic outline good size with a lovely head of correct shape ..balanced body short back depth and spring of rib ..shown in good coat and condition moved so well. close call . (3) Angus Edelmidpoint Silhouette For Sparkenhoe ————————————————————— Yearling Bitch (7) 1 Mann’s Valger Tiggywinkle JW A quality bitch lovely head and expression liked her bone and substance another good size .Correct angulation front and rear good neck and shoulders well ribbed good straight topline lovely profile movement in fit hard condition . (2) Dodd &Hayes Lagopusmoor Black Mandala On Elfindrew A black bitch with a gleaming coat .An upstanding bitch with a graceful outline very well balanced and mature .i found her head shape and expression very appealing another with bone and substance neck flowing into a strong topline which she held on the move . (3) Taylor Valger Tamara ——————————————————— Novice (4) 1 Waddell Magregor Walk Of No Shame ( Repeat ) (2) Stewart Magregor Take It All Off Levagrad (Repeat) ——————————————————- Post Grad Bitch (7) 1 Sielski Orchidstar Tick Tock JW This bitch took my eye on the run round excellent mover .Quality girl headed this lovely class .Noble head of correct proportions long neck good shoulder angles straight front and feet .Well sprung rib super substance . Another strong in topline moved with grace and power . (2) Ryan Magregor Peppermint Moon .My notes say another lovely quality girl from this kennel …she is very feminine looked a picture on the stack .Elegant type but still has substance and bone …expressive head very feminine dark eye correct weight clean over neck into shoulder depth good …standing on good legs and feet sound mover . (3) Tait Benboee Beeloved ————————————————————— Limit Bitch (6,2) 1 Keigame Hearts Desire Of Sparkenhoe (Ai ) JW .Very nice bitch headed this quality class was impressed with this bitch super body proportions..liked her head and expression good ear set ..another with a good front and depth .short loin well muscled rear well let down hocks moved well .with drive . (2) Rutherford Dappledele Aurelia Rose A Favorite of mine lovely bitch lovely head dark eye well balanced but just would like a shorter back appeared a little long ..good neck and shoulders straight front good feet shown in excellent condition in good coat …moved out well (3)Peebles Seasham Too Much Heaven JW ————————————————————- Open Bitch (11,1) 1 Pearson SHCH Winterwell Lulu Moppet to Ladyhawke JW A lovely bitch from this kennel headed this quality class .She looked so well today .Fits the standard so well good size … .She has a most lovely head dark eye has elegance good neck flowing to correct shoulders well bodied good front and feet correct second thigh moved really well and positive around the ring well muscled and fit pleased to award her the Bitch CC and Res Best In Show ..Well done . (2) 1 Sielski SHCH Orchidstar Missing Link JW. Another very nice bitch so feminine from her lovely head to the tip of her tail .Presented in good order fit and well muscled .I liked her balance deep in body and short loin .Moved very well from well muscled quarters . (3) Waddell SH CH Magregor Glitter Muff ————————————————- Veteran Bitch (2) 1 Rutherford SH CH Cushatlaw Charisma of Dappledele A favourite of mine at 8 looking so well .Most lovely head and such an appealing expression …well bodied good neck into good shoulder angles straight front tight feet and her conformation allowed for free and easy strides ..so typical in outline .Looking fit and well muscled I had to give her Res CC . (2) Squire SH CH Taftazini Honour Wynna JW VW .Another lovely girl unlucky to meet 1 .Also 8yrs both these girls a credit to their owners ..this bitch posesses a lovely old fashioned head and still retains her youthful appearance.Love her type looked so balanced in body looked fit and still with plenty of muscle moved well . Judge Christine Rayner. ——————————-