German Longhaired Pointer Club

GERMAN LONGHAIRED POINTER CLUB OPEN SHOW, SPECIAL AWARDS CLASSES
THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND, MALVERN, 3.8.25
 JUDGE MS SUZI BURTON (TRUBON)

Thank you to the Committee for my first opportunity to judge German Longhaired Pointers, to the Show Secretary and to the competitors to whom I am very grateful for bringing your dogs under me at the end of a very hot and long day for you, after both the National Gundog show classes and the Open show preceding the Special Awards Classes.

I was impressed by the fitness and temperament of all the exhibits and the good spirited sportsmanship of the handlers.

Class 19 Special Award Junior Dog or Bitch (4,1)

1 Perry, Mrs H’s Lindelaan Falcon I was really taken with this 14 month old Brown male. Balanced proportions all through, plenty of bone without being heavy and of the correct medium size. Really appealing head, muzzle and skull of equal proportions, well set eyes and kind expression. Correctly set ears and of good length and hair length. Flowed from strong neck into well placed shoulders, good length of upper arm to give reach in movement. Balanced depth and width of chest, visible forechest, dropped to elbows which were correctly close to ribcage. Not too long on the leg and standing on tight feet. Moderate tuckup, well set tail and pleased to see width to the thighs and a good turn of stifle which enabled this young man to drive smoothly around the ring. Super coat, feathered correctly and in sleek condition. Well handled and I am sure he will go on to do well.

2 Cunningham, Ms K’s Lord Z Dorytky 15 month old Dark Roan male, taller and not the length of back of my winner. Masculine head, strong neck into well made ribcage with visible sternum. Well off for bone all through, and standing on strong legs and compact feet. Correct tailset and length. Well fitting coat with correct feathering. Moved steadily but not the reach or drive of my winner.

3 Jones, Mrs Annie’s Lindelaan Little Owl

Class 20 Special Award Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (6, 2)

Three placed quality medium sized siblings showing consistency of type for the breeder.
1 Smart, F’s Cadanbyrig Snow Dancer 2.5 year old Brown bitch, feminine all through but still workmanlike construction. Balanced proportions, height to length, with good length and placement of shoulder and upper arm to give reach on the move. Ribcage down to elbows, which were tucked neatly. Strong pasterns and enough turn of stifle for a sound and steady movement around the ring. Good coat throughout.

2 Connor, Mrs K’s Cadanbyrig Ice and Roses at Demelvilles. Litter sister to 1 and similar comments apply. Very pretty and balanced head, with excellent earset, length and feathering. Well laid shoulders and correct sternum. Shorter cast and with a slightly higher tuck up than 1 but good width of thighs and well let down hocks. In good coat length and condition. Handled and moved well.

3 Gale, Mrs Sarah’s Cadanbyrig Fire and Ice.

Class 21 Special Award Open Dog or Bitch (3,0)

1 Wright, Mrs Andrea and Mr David’s Caldera Coral Dawn At Lassemista This 3.5 year old Brown and White bitch caught my eye as soon as she came into the ring. Nothing overdone about her, just balanced and feminine, the correct size and proportions all through. Best of heads, correct set, length and feathering on ear. Correct length and placement of shoulder and upper arm. Strong through ribcage and good length of back and firm loin. Sloping croup and good width to hind quarters with correct sweep of stifle which produced drive to match the reach from her front assembly, powered effortlessly around the ring. Presented in good condition with correct coat and feathering all through.

2 Roberts, Mr D’s Sarscottah Dalglish Three year old Brown male, heavier type and well off for bone. Masculine head with equal length muzzle to skull and intelligent expression. Good feathering on long ears, well developed ribcage, prominent sternum and brisket dropped to elbows. Strong back and moderate tuckup, to strong rear quarters. Moved out well. Dense body coat and well off for feathering all through.

3 Siebers & Mons, Mr Erwin & Mrs Ema’s Int Ch Hasko V.d. Laarsche Velden