German Wirehaired Pointer Club

I would like to thank the Committee for this opportunity to judge their Open Show and especially the exhibitors for a superb entry. Enjoyed thoroughly the day amongst good sportsmanship and a lovely atmosphere.

Puppy Dog (1):

1st: Mallinson & McLaughlin’s Woodybrook Guy. 11 month old b/w which still needs to mature and strengthen his front movement, good head showing masculinity, correct ear set, good length of neck & well angulated front and back assemblies. In good coat. Best Puppy In Show.

Junior Dog (2):

1st Morris & Evans’ Beanalrem Gwyndu, promising youngster, displaying a nice outline and correct head & body proportions. Masculine head, good eye and ears, strong mouth, good neck & shoulders, with straight well boned forelegs and good chest depth. Firm topline and good tail set which he holds well on the move. Needs to strengthen on hind movement.

2nd. Mallinson & McLaughlin’s Woodybrook Guy. (Repeat)

Special Yearling Dog (2, 1w):

1st. Robson’s Glenquin Major At Yohenoak. Well up to size, lovely masculine head, strong muzzle, correct stop and slightly rounded skull, with correct beard and eyebrows. Correct front and feet of good bone and substance, deep chested, nice topline, well ribbed back, good tail carriage, moved well.

Post Graduate Dog (2, 1a):

1st Johnston’s Glenquin The General. So balanced and strong, having a pleasing outline on the stack. Well balanced and proportioned masculine head with good eye shape and colour and ear set. Good depth of chest and spring of rib, short coupled. He held a good topline and correct tail carriage both standing and on the move. Strong and well angulated hindquarters, good harsh jacket. Very sound mover.

Limit Dog (3):

1st Turnbull’s Glenquin The Colonel At Elagram. Sporting a handsome head with correct planes and proportions, good length to the foreface and dark eye. Would like to see more chest on him, good spring to the ribs. Nicely boned and well arched toes. Correct topline and tuck-up, strong hindquarters with good width of thigh and bend of stifle. Shown in a harsh jacket. A positive mover showing power, reach and drive.

2nd Toynebee-Smith’s Bareve Bronski Beat. Very lovely head, good eye and ear placements, strong neck and well placed shoulders. Needs to strengthen on pasterns, would have preferred a better pigment on nose. Preferred winner on front feet and movement.

3rd Caldewriver Cold As Ice

Open Dog (6,1a):

1st McCullough’s Kimmax Kiss Ma Blackside At Beechillawn. A very-well balanced dog with a pleasing head having correct planes and good furnishings, good eye shape and colour and correct ear placement, strong neck and well angulated front and rear assemblies, nice feet with good bone, deep chest, correct topline and tailset. Well muscled, in good coat, best mover of the day with a purposeful ground covering movement and impressive reach and drive. Best In Show.

2nd Donnelly’s Ir.Sh.Ch /Int Sh. Ch. Beechillawn Rasberry Sorbet, also loved this boy, close call between these two, just preferred front on winner today, of good size, lovely head correctly furnished, dark eye giving a kind intelligent expression, super neck and good depth of chest, good hind angles and a nice tailset. Was a bit down on pasterns today, very well balanced dog.

3rd Ir Sh.Ch Kimmax Yhey Call Me Mr Tibbs.

Special Beginners Dog (1)

1st: Mallinson & McLaughlin’s Woodybrook Guy. (repeat)

Junior Bitch: (2,1a):

1st Vine & Hassel’s Beabalren Grapevine. A feminine bitch with a pleasing head and a dark shaped eye that contributes to a soft, typical expression. Clean neck that flows into well-laid shoulders and a nicely ribbed body. While generally well balanced, I would prefer more length in body to improve overall proportions. Her rear is moderate but functional, with a well-set tail that was carried correctly on the move.

Special Yearling Bitch (3,1a):

1st Cox’s Ijidez Vom Holstef At Ovetil. A feminine bitch with a pleasing head and a dark shaped eye and correct ear placement that gives out a soft, typical expression, this girl had the best head in this class. Clean neck that flows into well-laid shoulders and a nicely ribbed body. She tends to loose her topline when moving. Had the better hind quarters from the two, good thigh width and bend of stifle.

2nd Cox’s Ida Vom Holstef At Ovetil. Good head proportions, a bit too stocky in neck today, and was also a bit too wide at the front. Would have preferred a better height to length ratio on this one. Her rear is moderate but functional, with a well-set tail that was carried correctly on the move.

Post Graduate Bitch (1):

1st Cox’s Ida Vom Holstef At Ovetil (repeat)

Limit Bitch (5, 3a):

1st Pinkerton’s Bareve Beyonce. Well balanced bitch, when stood she has pleasing body lines and a lovely flow from nose to tail. Pleasing feminine head, eye colour toning well with coat to give a kind yet alert expression. Preferred her front, particularly her good depth in forechest, straight forelegs and compact feet. Good topline and underline. Well developed hindquarters with good width and bend of stifle. Harsh jacket. Sound mover.

2nd Turnbull’s Kimmax Two Kan Play At Elagram JW. Lovely head proportions, needs to fill in chest, nice feet and topline, good rib, moved well.

Open Bitch (8, 2a): No doubt the best class today.

1st O’Brien’s Sh.Ch. Caldewriver Storm N’Teacup For Katillien JW. Lovely type so well balanced and proportioned, presenting a pleasing outline. Feminine head with a soft expression. Good chest depth and a lovely front with nice feet. Correct topline and tail set, in good harsh coat, excellent strong back assembly that propelled her to a ground covering, effortless movement with drive and purpose. A very good example of the breed. Best bitch and pressed very hard for best of breed. So full of quality. Reserve Best In Show and Best Opposite Sex.

2nd Johnston’s Sh.Ch. Glenquin Athena. Nice feminine head with correct furnishings, lovely front with good chest and feet, excellent angles on both front and back assemblies. super neck well filled chest and well ribbed, presented in excellent condition. Strong firm sloping topline, correct body proportions. Showed good strength and power, great movement with reach and drive, covering the ground well.

3rd Sh.Ch. Kimmax Kindly Stand Black

Reserve: Sh.Ch.Bareve By Kind Permission

VHC: Ir Sh.Ch. KImmax Who Kares Wins JW

Veteran Bitch (2):

Johnston’s Sh.Ch.Bel Ch. Canis Fortuna Harda. Loved her shape, making a lovely balanced outline, with a lovely flow from nose to tail, having depth and strength throughout. Pleasing feminine head, good eye colour and alert expression. Good depth and forechest, straight forelegs and compact feet. Well developed hindquarters with good width and bend of stifle. Harsh jacket. Excellent movement. Best Veteran In Show.

2nd Donnelly’s Sh.Ch/ Ir Ch/Int Ch. Beechillawn Ooh Betty. Correct size and body proportions, pretty feminine head with a kind eye of good colour. Nicely shaped front with good angulations and correct feet. Good length of neck and a well filled chest reaching to elbows, good topline and good rear angulation, moves with purpose and carries her tail perfectly.

Frank Borg.

Malta.