Hunt, Point & Retrieve Gundog Association

Hunt Point & Retrieve Club

Open Show 20th September 2025

Thank you for the invite to judge, super organised subgroup show , a lot of effort is put in by the committee, large rings and plenty room for exhibitors. I had some quality dogs to judge.

German Long Hair Pointer

Open Bitch

1st BOB , BIS Wright & Wright , Caldera Coral Dawn At Lassemista

A quality bitch displaying a noble and well-balanced outline, Excellent size and proportions, presenting a strong yet elegant dog with clear breed type throughout.

The head is long, clean and well-proportioned, with a slightly domed skull and well-defined stop. The muzzle is strong and of good length, with correct depth and a well-developed nose. Eyes are dark, kind and intelligent in expression, contributing to the breed’s characteristic noble appearance. Ears are set correctly, of good length, lying close to the head and well feathered.

Neck is of good length, clean and muscular, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Forequarters are sound, with straight forelegs and excellent bone. The body is strong and athletic, with a firm, level topline and well-sprung ribs giving plenty of heart and lung room. Loin is broad and muscular, showing strength without coarseness. Hindquarters are powerful with well-angulated stifles, enabling strong drive.

Her coat is of excellent texture and length,

Movement was free, ground-covering and effortless, with good reach in front and strong drive from behind, maintaining a firm topline on the move.

A worthy BOB

Bracco Italian

Puppy

1st Northey , Tito Saggio At Kingsoak Ex Libris (Imp Nid)

A promising puppy showing excellent breed type and balance for age, with a noble and distinctive outline already evident. Displays correct proportions and substance without any suggestion of coarseness, giving a pleasing picture when standing and on the move.

The head is typical of the breed, with correct length and planes, well-developed occiput and a pronounced stop. Muzzle was strong and deep with good finish. Eyes are correct shape,. Ears are well set, long and correctly folded, lying close to the head.

Neck is of good length and strength, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Forequarters are sound with straight forelegs and good bone. Chest is developing well, with good width and depth for a puppy. Topline is firm showing strength, with a firm back and a slight rise over the loin, appropriate to the breed.

Hindquarters are well constructed with good angulation, showing strength and balance. Tail is correctly set and carried, complementing the overall outline.

Coat is short, dense and fine, of correct texture. Movement is free and easy for a puppy, showing good reach and drive and maintaining balance and harmony on the move.

Overall, a very typical and confident puppy, showing promise.BPIB

Open Dog

1st Warburton , Owlspoint Loads Of Trouble At Heberhouse JW

A quality male of excellent breed type, presenting a noble, powerful and distinctive outline that immediately commands attention. Correct size and proportions.

The head is typical of the breed: long and lean with well-defined planes, a pronounced occiput and correctly developed stop. The muzzle is strong, deep and square in finish, with well-pigmented nose. Eyes are large, correct shape and colour, giving the classic gentle and intelligent Bracco expression. Ears are well set, long and broad, lying close to the head with fine leather.

Neck is long, strong and well arched, with correct and well-developed dewlap, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Forequarters are sound and well constructed, with straight forelegs, good bone and strong pasterns. Chest is deep and broad, with well-sprung ribs providing ample heart and lung room. The topline is correct, showing strength and length, with a firm back and slightly arched loin as required.

Hindquarters are powerful and well angulated, with strong thighs and well-defined second thigh, providing excellent drive. Tail is correctly set, thick at the root and carried in harmony with the topline.

Coat is short, dense and fine, of correct texture and well presented. Movement was strong fe: free, ground-covering and balanced, with good reach in front and strong, purposeful drive from behind, maintaining correct outline on the move.

Delighted to award him BOB

Stakes Michelle Day Open stakes

Ist Warburton , Owlspoint Loads Of Trouble At Heberhouse JW as above

2nd Bradley , Sh Ch Highforce All Or Nothing JW ShCEX , Osw,

A male of good breed type, he presents balanced, athletic, combining strength, endurance and nobility without any heaviness.

The head is well proportioned and masculine, with a moderately broad skull and well-defined stop. Muzzle is strong and of equal length to the skull, Eyes are medium-sized, slightly oval and of correct shade, giving a kind, lively and intelligent expression. Ears moderately low, of good length and fine texture, lying close to the cheeks.

Neck is of good length, clean and muscular, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Straight front, good bone and firm pasterns. Chest deep to the elbow with well-sprung ribs, providing ample heart and lung room . Topline is firm and level, with a strong back and slightly arched loin.

Hindquarters were well developed and muscular, with good angulation and good width to second thigh. Tail is correctly set,

Coat is short, dense and close-lying, of correct texture and rich golden rust colour. Movement is free, smooth and ground covering, showing excellent reach in front and strong drive from behind, maintaining balance and topline on the move.

DI Arrowsmith Veteran Stakes

1st Staley, Jomeel Monkey Wrench, A distinguished veteran male good breed type, presented in good condition and. Maintains a balanced, athletic and noble outline, with correct proportions and substance, a credit to his age.

His head was strong and masculine, clean in outline with a moderately broad skull and well-defined stop.. Eyes are dark, kind and intelligent in expression .Ears are correctly set, of good length and lie close to the head.

Neck is of good length and strength, clean and muscular, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Forequarters are sound with straight forelegs, good bone and firm pasterns. Chest is deep and well developed, with well-sprung ribs providing excellent heart and lung room. Topline was firm and level, showing strength through the back and loin.

Hindquarters were muscular and well angulated,. Tail is correctly set and carried in balance with the overall outline.

Coat is short, dense and of correct texture, well maintained. Movement was good for a veteran: free, smooth and ground covering, with good reach and drive, maintaining balance and topline on the move.

2nd Powell & Murrell , Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Woodrush , A lovely veteran Sh champion male of super breed type, presented in superb condition and a credit to both his age and owner . impressed with his noble, balanced and athletic outline,

The head is strong and masculine, clean in outline and well proportioned to the body are dark, kind and intelligent, retaining the breed’s characteristic gentle yet alert expression. Ears are correctly set,

Neck is of good length, clean and muscular, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Deep chest

Hindquarters powerful and well angulated, with strong thighs and good second thigh,

The coat is semi long, dense and flat with correct texture, beautifully maintained and showing excellent black and white colouring and feathering Movement is impressive for a veteran, free, fluent and ground covering,

Pointoak Champion Stakes .

1st Bradley , Sh Ch Highforce All Or Nothing JW ShCEX , Osw,

Repeat

2nd Nicholls Sh Ch Minama Unforgettable At Stonesview (IKC), A male of excellent breed type, presented in superb condition a balanced, compact and athletic outline,

The head is well proportioned and masculine, with a slightly rounded skull and moderate stop. Muzzle is of correct length and strength, clean in finish and in balance with the skull. Eyes are expressive, alert and intelligent, of correct shape and colour, Ears are correctly set high, short and triangular, lying close to the head.

Neck is of good length, clean and muscular, flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Forequarters are sound, with straight forelegs, good bone and firm pasterns. Chest is deep and well developed, reaching the elbow, Topline is firm and level, with a strong back and short, powerful loin.

Hindquarters are muscular and well angulated,

Moved with afree, light and purposeful, with good reach and drive, maintaining balance and enthusiasm on the move.

Tania Gardner (Danwish )