Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association

HWVA – Breed Open Show – Saturday 15th March, 2025

I would first like to thank the HWVA Committee and membership for inviting me to judge this wonderful breed. My association with the breed started over 20 years ago, and remains close to my heart. I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the open show at the Royal Kennel Club buildings, the atmosphere ringside was warm and supportive – a real pleasure to be part of.

I would especially like to thank; my lovely steward on the day Rita Cemis for keeping us in order and ticking along very nicely. In addition, all of the exhibitors who entered under me, and stayed after the Championship show, making it a long day. I had the privilege of going over some real quality exhibits.

Baby Puppy Dog, 0

Minor Puppy Dog, 2

1. J. Whitworth’s Twelveoaks Hot Red Toddy, 6 mnths. Didn’t this young man enjoy his day! His head is of correct proportions with nose and eye colour harmonising with furnishings which gave an almost square appearance. Good length of upper arm, chest will no doubt drop to elbow as he matures. He is well ribbed with short coupling, and correct wire coat. Well-constructed rear, standing on tight neat feet.

2. R. Newman’s Morganna Caen, 8 mnths. Head of correct proportions with correct bite and straight bridge of nose and moderate stop, lighter eye than 1 that may darken as he matures. Moderate neck into well laid shoulders, will no doubt drop in chest as he matures. Good spring of rib, didn’t have the harsh wire coat of 1. Nice sweep of stifle over tight feet.

Puppy Dog, 2

1. G. Upton’s King Fox to Tragus, 11 mnths. This young man is a masculine, mature well balanced puppy. He has correct head, with skull slightly longer than muzzle, kind eye, plenty of furnishings with a good wide nose. Moderate well-muscled neck with plenty in front and elbows tight to chest. He’s well ribbed and short coupled with a fantastic double coat. He has correct tail set and a well-muscled rear which saw him move effortlessly around the ring. I think there is a lot more to come for this young man, and look forward to seeing him mature BPD, BPIS.

Junior Dog, 0

Yearling Dog, 3

1. M. Campbells’s Haywire Texana Vadasz, 23mnths. Good head proportions with correct furnishings on this young man. Slightly rounder eye, with closely fitting rounded V shaped ears. Well-muscled moderate neck to well developed forequarters. Level top line, with oval well boned legs. Pleasing sweep of stifle with good width across second thigh. Was proud of his tail on the move today.

2. T. Ridgway’s Zoldmali Hunter Saman, 19 mnths. Another young man with a good headpiece. Again, a slightly rounder eye than I’d prefer. Nice forequarters to well boned legs and good wire coat. Level top line, pleasing spring of rib, longer in loin than 1, and slightly shorter in thigh. Lost out to 1 on movement today.

3. L. Garstang’s Kisdon It’s A Cracker

Novice Dog, 1 (Abs1)

Graduate Dog, 0

Post Graduate Dog, 1

1. K. Swann’s Zoltarous Wasabi for Dhalascar, 2 yrs. This youngster stood alone in his class today. He has a kind eye, good furnishings and well set ears. Moderate neck to well-muscled shoulders and well boned legs. Level top line which he retained on the move. Was proud of his tail today.

Limit Dog, 3 (1 Abs)

1. A. Taskers Zoldmali Ezmi (Imp SRB), 3yrs. Nice headpiece of correct proportions, with kind eye and furnishings giving square appearance. Moderate neck to well laid back shoulder. Chest to closely fitting elbows, with oval well boned front. Level top line, well ribbed back with good short coupling and correct tail set. Nice sweep of stifle with well-muscled rear assembly.

2. M. Campbells’s Haywire Texana Vadasz, 23mnths.

Open Dog, 3

1. D & J Spillane’s Sh Ch Belatarr Kodiak, 2 yrs. This masculine chap has an outline that screams HWV! He has correct head proportions with his kind inquisitive eye and nose pigment complimenting his coat colour. He has brows, beard and facial furninshings giving an almost square appearance to a nice big nose. Strong muscular neck and pleasing forechest that drops nicely to hand. Good depth of chest to just below close fitting elbows. He is ribbed well back, short coupled with level top line to well developed thighs. He has a moderate sweep of stifle with strong hocks over tight feet. Powered with ease around the ring. BD, BIS

2. L Moss’s Sh Ch Ewtor Barking At The Moon JW, 2yrs. I feel very privilidged to have met 1 and 2 in the same class. Correct head with slightly domed skull slightly longer than muzzle, oval eye and lovely facial furnishings. He has a well developed chest to elbow with good forechest. He is shorter legged than 1, giving a longer appearance. Well constructed hind quarters with hocks well let down. Was outmoved by 1 on the day.

3. I Collier’s Sh Ch Belatarr America

Veteran Dog, 1

1. D & J Spillane’s Belatarr Jupiter, 8 yrs. This boy brought a smile to my face. He enjoyed his time in the ring. He has the kindest of eyes with straight bridge to good nostrils and slightly domed skull. He has excellent furnishings, well muscled neck to shoulders. Good depth of chest with close fitting elbows over strong oval bone. He’s well ribbed back, has a level top line with correct tail set. He has good width across second thigh with a pleasing bend of stifle. He moved well but was pipped to the post for BVIS by the VB today. VD.

Baby Puppy Bitch, 0

Minor Puppy Bitch, 2 (Abs 2)

Puppy Bitch, 2 (1 Abs)

1. Z. Dicker’s Zoldmali Hunter Vica of Zoltarous (Imp Hun), 9 mnths. This girl is a pretty feminine bitch. She has a good sized nose, straight bridge to slightly domed skull of correct proportions. Pleasing furnishings giving an almost square impression. I am sure her eye will darken further in time. Moderate neck to well muscled forequarters. Pleasing angulation with chest that will no doubt drop further as this little lady matures. She has a level top line, is well ribbed back with strong short loin. She’s straight when viewed from rear with strong well let down hocks, Lovely mover once settled. PB.

Junior Bitch, 1

1. W & S Cooper’s Deifstock Dare to Dream JW, 16 mnths. She’s a feminine girl with nose pigment harmonising with coat. She has an oval eye with tight fitting lids. Moderate neck to pleasing forequarters, well laid back shoulders on strong oval bone. Chest level with closely fitting elbows with ribs well sprung carried well back. Well defined hind quarters stood squarely on tight feet. Moved with prupose, was proud of her tail today.

Yearling Bitch, 1

1. T Pryer’s Fradaikee Private Dancer, 22 mnths. A pretty feminine bitch. Lighter in colour but within breed standard. Head of correct proportions, moderate stop slightly domed skull with correct scissor bite. Her eye is lighter than I’d prefer, but is likely to darken as she matures. She has a strong moderate neck to well set shoulders and chest of correct depth. She stands on oval boned straight legs, and has well arched feet. She’s slightly longer in body than height to withers, with nce angulation over her hind quarters. Flagged her tail on the move today.

Novice Bitch, 2

1. T. Pryer’s Fradikee Just Like Fire, 4yrs. This girl has correct skull and muzzle proportions, scissor bite, moderate stop and oval kind eye giving the typical intelligent expression. Moderate neck into well constructed muscular forequarters. Would prefer a harsher wire coat. She stands four square on strong oval bone. She is of good depth, chest level to elbows, moderate spring to ribs, short coupled to well set tail. She has a good bend to stifle which she used to advantage today.

2. J. Le Mesurier’s Brynffrwd Saint Gwenafwy, 5 yrs. Another girl that seemed to enjoy her time in the ring today. She has a tight lidded all knowing eye, straight bridge, moderate stop and slightly domed skull. Would have preferred a harsh wire coat. Not as robust as 1, but relaxed into her move and held her level top line.

Graduate Bitch, 1

1. J. Le Mesurier’s Brynffrwd Saint Gwenafwy, 5 yrs.

Post Graduate Bitch, 3 (1 Abs)

1. Hope-Cliffe & Hope- Ellershaw’s Redrafi Pacha Galvikki, 2 yrs. A lovely girl with well proportioned head, correct scissor bite and intelligent expression. She has a good harsh jacket with strong neck into shoulders with good length of upper arm. Her chest is of good depth, to tight elbows. She’s ribbed well back with good short loin. She has a good bend of stifle over strong hocks and tight feet. Moved well with purpose.

2. J. Le Mesurier’s Brynffrwd Penarddun, 10 yrs. It was a pleasure to go over this older lady. She nose pigment that compliments her coat with straight bridge to moderate stop and an all knowing eye. She has a slightly domed skull, a scissor bite and has retained some of her furnishings. Moderate neck to shoulder. Straighter in shoulder and not as robust as 1. Level top line which she held on the move with correct tail set.

Limit Bitch, 2 (1 Abs)

1. S Nokes’ Goldpaw Five to Midnight, 3 yrs. Good nose and a kind eye, this girl has correct head proportions and scissor bite with furnishings that give that square striking appearance. Moderate well muscled neck to shoulders with plenty of forechest. She has a chest level to her elbows and a harsh russet wire coat. She has a slight tuck up, level top line, correct tail set and pleasing bend of stifle. Which she used to drive around the ring.

Open Bitch, 5 (2 Abs)

1. D Loynd’s Sh Ch Enryb Tickled Pink JW, 2 yrs. What a class ! I have admired both 1 and 2 from ringside, it was a real pleasure to go over them. This girl has a head of correct proportions, scissor bite, a lively intelligent expression and facial furnishings a plenty. All coming together to give the desired square striking expression. She’s of moderate size with a strong neck into well-defined forequarters with good forechest. She has strong oval bone, lovely spring of rib and short coupling. She has an excellent russet double coat, and strong hind quarters which she used to power her around the ring today. BB, RBIS

2. S. Richardson’s Sh Ch Tragus Flirty Fox, 4 yrs. This girl is so very pretty. She has correct head proportions, correct scissor bite and furnishings with a soft all knowing expression. A well-muscled neck into well laid shoulders, lovely depth of chest and level top line. She has good strong oval bone over tight feet. She has a harsh wire coat with undercoat. Slightly sloping croup and well-set tail. She has a pleasing sweep of stifle set on short well let down hocks. She didn’t quite have the verve of 1 today, but I have no doubt that this pair could swap places on a different day. RBB.

3. L. Lewis’s Enryb Lily The Pink

Veteran Bitch, 5 (2 Abs)

1. J. Byrne’s Aldozovolgyi-Drotos Nyuzsgo at Enryb JW (Imp Hun), 7 yrs. This lady was loving her day and it shone through. She has the correct head with broad nose, slightly domed skull which is slightly longer than her muzzle. Her eyes are tightly lidded with correct bite and closely fitting lips. She has brows beard and facial furnishings, a strong neck into well-muscled shoulders. Her body is well proportioned with strong bone over neat feet. She has good spring of rib with a level top line and slightly sloping croup. Her hind-quarters are well muscled and strong. VB, BVIS

2. S. Nokes’ Hosokter Tisza at Goldpaw, 10 yrs. A feminine girl with good head proportions and correct scissor bite. She retains a good wire coat with eyebrows and beard and is devoid of dewlap. Didn’t quite have the forechest of 1, but well proportioned body with pleasing spring of rib and level top line. She moved well and was unlucky to come up against 1 today.

3. J LeMesurier’s Brynf