Blackpool & District Canine Society

Blackpool & DCS Sat 21st June 2025

It was my privilege to accept this judging appointment for my breed of thirty-five years, my first judging appointment was in 1998. I’d like to thank the officers and members of the Blackpool committee who kindly invited me to assess the Vizslas entered under me. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my efficient steward Robert Cross. Most of all the kind Vizsla owners', who entrusted me with their entries.

As breed specialist I find we are losing correct breed type. I've just started an in depth look at my results. The Challis' featured heavily, but that's the type I prefer, for bone and substance, heads and movement, they surpassed others that are winning consistently.

A vizsla’s whole outlook on life should be extrovert, with a love of life and a need to please. This should be reflected in their character in the ring. Temperaments were in the main excellent and exhibits were well groomed.

My winners fulfilled all my expectations.

PD (1,1abs)

JD (4,1)

1st Szelkiraly’s Foolproof (Miss C & Mr W Murray & Parker) leggy stage, long pasterns to strengthen, long rear pastern, moderate shoulder placement, not overdone behind. Good top-line very ‘raw’ at this stage, time will see him mature and fill out.

2nd Vizslanya Valor JW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis) masculine head, ears of good length & correct ear-set, good bone, withers high, good croup and tail-set. Heavier headed than 1 well-made front, moderately angulated throughout, good second thigh another for the future.

3rd Pitswarren Tempus Viator (ai) (Mr J P & Mrs E J Harper)

YD (2)

1st Vizslanya Domenkos JW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis) kind expression, head framed with good leathers, withers high, prominent breast bone, well laid shoulder, good length of upper arm, well bodied with good depth, well developed thigh & second thigh, correct tail-set, move well.

2nd Szelkiraly’s Foolproof (Miss C & Mr W Murray & Parker) similar remarks as 1, males should have a modicum of elegance and not course. Good leathers, slightly more flew than I’d prefer, pronounced median line, confident boy, balanced fore & rear, moved well.

PGD (3)

1st Wallaroo Beyond The Horizon at Redhunt (Mr P & Mrs S McBeath) broad skull, masculine head lovely gentle expression, not giving his handler an easy time, nice type Moved with ease and good extension.

2nd Oakswarren Feel The Heat at Alaszdale JW (ai) (Miss H Senior) stronger head, well developed median line, deep muzzle, ears correctly set and of good length, not as tight in front construction as 1. Good depth of body, strong top-line which was well held on the move.

3rd Vizash Hunor (Mrs C Sharrocks)

LD (5,1)

1st Nemzet Kincse Ipa of Alazsdale (Imp Hun) (Miss H Senior) masculine all through, correct-median line, kind dark eye, correct length of ear framing the cheeks. Strongly built, with plenty of heart room, good balance fore & aft. Good bone, nothing over-done, held a level top-line on the move and moved with drive. A dog with a confident, happy outlook and that commanded ring presence.

2nd Goviz Spring Rains by Viszaset (ai) (Miss N & Mr S & Mrs M Green & Martin & Martin) strong expression, more domed and broader in skull than 1. Would prefer more return of upper-arm, nicely balanced construction, moved well with level topline.

3rd Amarantos Katana for Ertekes JW (Mrs R Da Silva)

OD (5)

1st Vizslanya Aragonia JW ShCEx OSW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis) DCC well developed median line, kind eye and good reach of neck, best of fronts, well-laid shoulders, deep chest & body, level topline, correct croup and tail-set. Well-developed thigh muscles, good bone and feet, balanced throughout. A pleasure to go over and watch on the move, good from every angle, subject to KC approval he is now a worthy Show Champion.

2nd Debian Deerhunter JW (Miss D Warnes) Close up to 1 typical head, good reach of neck, not the front construction of 1, requiring more in-fill to chest, well bodied, good bone and strong pasterns, moderate balanced angulation, tail set on correctly, strong top-line held well on the move.

3rd Sh Ch Oakswarren Inferno (Mr P Watson)

VD (2,1)

1st Highforce Future Legend for Vizslanya JW ShCEx VW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis) RDCC & BV Lovely well-built gentleman. He is of the darker spectrum of vizsla colour. Head with well-defined median line, good ear placement and kind eye. Strong neck leading to correctly placed shoulder, pronounced sternum. Ample fore-chest, deep bodied and well ribbed. Strong quarters and well developed second thigh. Movement precise and ground covering, with drive and extension.

PB (1)

1st Glenbrows Opera D'arte (Ms C Gammon) Stood alone, a well presented, elegant bitch, good length of neck, prominent sternum, withers high. Strong pasterns, balanced angulation front and rear. Good quarters and correct tail-set, sadly lacked lustre on the move. Time is on her side.

JB (7,1)

1st Nevedith Golden Reign (Mrs D & Mrs E Hardy & Phillips) BJ noble feminine head, good length of leathers, good reach of neck, strong top-line well ribbed back, good second thigh, moved well.

2nd Silvestre Music Is My Soul (Miss E Timperley) typical elegant Vizsla youngster, eye shape a little round, correct median line. Good length of upper arm well bodied with a good length of loin, correct tailset.

4th Martgarian Zantara (Ms C Gammon) BP sweet youngster with a gentle expression, prominent breast bone, well laid shoulders, correct body proportions, good top-line which was held well on the move. One for the future.

YB (5,1)

1st Sevensden Autumnal Gold JW (Mrs T Gregory) loved her head & sweet expression, well bodied, strong top-line and correct tuck-up, well boned, correct tail-set. Moved well.

2nd Donurie's Texas Honky Tonk JW (Miss C, Mrs T & Mr S McDonald) I liked her a lot, very nice head, good ear-set. Well laid shoulders, good bone, strong pasterns, wellbodied, good coat. Prominent sternum. Presented a lovely balanced outline when stacked, tail spoiled outline when moving.

3rd Glenbrows Reminiscent (Ms C Gammon)

PGB (6,1)

1st Fairwayview Red Squirrel (Mrs E Henderson) was giving her handler a difficult time in the ring. Sweet head, good length of ear, strong neck leading to well-placed shoulders. Well-constructed fore & aft, good tail-set, moved with an easy ground covering stride.

2nd Perllanside Royal Fanfare (Miss S Davis) more elegant than 1. Bitch of rich russet gold colour. Sweet expression, well defined median line good length of neck. Well bodied, nice tuck up to body. Moved well.

3rd Oroshaza Bumble Beee JW Tp23 (Mrs D & Mrs C Clubb & Mason) flew tail

LB (12)

A strong class, with a good depth of quality. 1st Vizash Elenk at Jamzco (Mrs C & Mr K Adams) Lovely typical vizsla head of correct proportions enhanced by a gentle quizzical expression, well developed nostrils. Good return of upper-arm and front assembly, elbows tight, good amount of bone, well-muscled seconded thigh, correct tail-set powerful ground covering stride.

2nd Pitswarren Jiko JW (Mr J P & Mrs E J Harper) another beautiful bitch, deep brisket lovely type, nice head good reach of neck, well bodied correct top-line and tuck up, correct moderate balanced construction, moved well.

3rd Vizslanya Vizi JW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)

OB (10,3)

1st Vizslanya Csibe JW ShCEx OSW (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis) BCC & BOB Ouse’s breed type and quality, best of heads, elbows tight, plenty of width to chest, well bodied, correct slope to croup, well-muscled second thigh, moved soundly well plenty of drive. Subject to KC confirmation she is now a Show Champion.

2nd Oroshaza Lucy Locket (Mrs D & Mrs C Clubb & Mason) RBCC Substance and style much to like, well balanced bitch, correct coat texture, adequate bone, well-muscled. Tail carriage detracted from the overall outline on the move.

3rd Place Sh Ch Oakswarren Pure Magic (ai) ShCEx Cw24 (Miss K & Mr A Legg & Scott)

VB (4,1)

This class consisted of some very nice seniors of good quality. 1st Donurie's Katooni (Mrs T McDonald) correct head, well placed shoulders, good bone and tight feet. Body deep strong and muscular, good second thigh, correct tail-set, best moving in this class. Unfortunate to meet the dog in the challenge for Best Veteran.

2nd Sh Ch Vizslanya Sziena JW ShCEx OSW (Mr D J & Ms E M Hardcastle & Bradley) sweet pleasing head, Not the shoulder of 1. good fore-chest, short pasterns, well bodied, correct slope to croup, well let-down hocks. Well presented a lot to like.

3rd Sh Ch Recuerdo Monika of Caorunn (Miss G Aynsley)

Judge Mrs G J Buller (Huntingate)