German Shorthaired Pointer Association

Judges report of The German Shorthaired Pointer Association Championship show 6th April 2026

My thanks go to the GSPA for inviting me to judge at their well run Championship show. My stewards Bill & Ben Ashcroft ensured the day ran smoothly.

Dog Challenge Certificate Solwaypoint Chilli Pepper (Mrs N Jackson)

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate Magregor Super Nude Around Pothouse (Mr R & Miss A Brown & Burns)

Best Puppy Dog Orchidstar Mutley (Mrs Z M Sielski)

Bitch Challenge Certificate Sh Ch Dappledele First Date at Bryburn (Mr B B & Mrs F V Thurm)

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Sh Ch Magregor Howl to The Moon over Tibertich JW (Mrs R Barnett)

Best Puppy Bitch Orchidstar Ruby Sunday (Mrs D & Mr S Hill)

Best Of Breed Solwaypoint Chilli Pepper (Mrs N Jackson)

Best Puppy Orchidstar Mutley (Mrs Z M Sielski)

Minor Puppy Dog (1)

1 Northern Skiddaw (Mr K & Miss F Eeles & Scarratt) 7mth with a good head for his age. Good bone and tight feet. Level topline with a well set tail. Moved Ok.

Puppy Dog (2)

1 Orchidstar Mutley (Mrs Z M Sielski) 9mth with a masculine head of good proportions, having depth of muzzle & dark eyes. Good reach of neck which is well set into well laid shoulders. Balanced angulation all through. Stands on well boned legs & tight feet. Level topline held on the move. Moved well. Very promising. BPD BPIS.

2 Sojourrner Perseus (Mr L Clapham) 11mth stronger made all through. Decent coat texture. Presented in good condition. Moved OK.

Junior Dog (2,1)

1 Desjiem Starman of Whinchat (ai) (Mrs V S A Prior) almost 15mth with a good masculine head. Good reach of neck leads to well laid shoulders. Good return of upper arm. Deep chest, ribs reach well back to short deep loin. Tight feet and good bone. Moved well.

Yearling Dog (2)

1 Magregor Super Nude Around Pothouse (Mr R & Miss A Brown & Burns) Almost 19mth with a super masculine head having depth of muzzle and dark eyes. Good reach of neck leads to well angulated forequarters. He has matching angulation behind with a good width of second thigh. Depth of chest, well sprung ribs which reach well back to a short deep loin. Level topline and well set tail. Presented in good muscular condition with a coat which was coarse to the touch. Moved out well. RDCC.

Post Graduate Dog (2)

1 Greyelf Feydor (Miss V Perkins) almost 6yr old dog with a masculine head. Neck of good length leads to well laid shoulders. Well sprung ribs, short deep loin. Balanced angulation behind with a decent width of second thigh. Moved out steadily.

2 Orchidstar Memphis Gold at Brocador (Mrs L Tudor) Stronger made dog who presents a balanced shape on the stack. He has depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Good width of second thigh. Moved out well.

Limit Dog (8,1)

1 Solwaypoint Chilli Pepper (Mrs N Jackson) 19mth dog with the best of heads having depth and strength of muzzle, correct width of skull and expressive dark eyes. Super reach of neck flows into close bladed shoulders. Well angulated all through with a good width of second thigh. Forechest evident with a deep chest and well sprung ribs which reach well back. He holds his topline on the move and his tail is well set and carried correctly. Strong well made limbs. He stands on feet which are well arched and close knit. Presented in super coat and condition. Moved out soundly from any angle shows good reach and drive in profile. Handled to advantage. Pleased to award him the DCC and later BIS against a super BCC.

2 Seasham Show Me The Way JW (Mr L C & Miss S M Cooke & Hammond) Another lovely male GSP. 2yr old who presents a breed typical shape on the stack. His head is masculine with no exaggeration. Lovely reach of neck. Deep chest, well sprung ribs and short deep loin. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Firm topline held on the move. Correct coat texture. Although his enthusiasm can unsettle his movement on occasion, he has a lovely free flowing side gait. Considered him for the RCC.

3 Sarscottah Easy Ryder at Rollenwood JW (Mrs G A Rymer)

Open Dog (7)

1 Sh Ch Orchidstar Bolts of Speed (Mrs Z M Sielski) Almost 6 yr old with a good masculine head. Lovely reach of neck. Well angulated all through. Stands on well boned legs and the best of feet. Well sprung ribs, short deep loin. Level topline held on the move. Well set and carried tail. Good width of second thigh with short rear pasterns. Super coat and condition. Moved out well on an even flowing stride.

2 Sh Ch Pinseeker Pep Guardiola JW (Mrs L A, Mr M & Miss K Heath & Robinson) Another who presents a good shape on the stack. Almost 4 yrs old with a masculine head well set on neck of good length, which fits into well laid shoulders. Good return of upper arm. Deep chest. Well sprung ribs which reach well back. Well boned limbs and neat feet. Coarse coat. Lovely width of second thigh and well let down hocks. Moved out nicely.

3 Kilnrae Berliner Aw(s) (Mrs K M & Mr S N Marsh)

Veteran Dog (1)

1 Booton Provence (Mr J & Mrs V Rusk) 7yr old solid liver with a masculine head. Good reach of neck leads to well angulated forequarters. Well sprung ribs, short deep loin. Firm topline and correctly set tail. Good width of second thigh and short rear pasterns. Moved well when settled.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (2)

1 Booton Provence (Mr J & Mrs V Rusk) Repeat

2 Desjiem Starman of Whinchat (ai) (Mrs V S A Prior) Repeat

Puppy Bitch (3,1)

1 Orchidstar Ruby Sunday (Mrs D & Mr S Hill) Sister to my BPD & of similar stamp. Very well proportioned feminine head with dark eyes & strength of muzzle. Her neck of good length and fits well into close bladed shoulders. She is well angulated all through. Well sprung ribs reach well back to a deep loin. A firm level topline held on the move & correctly set and carried tail. Correct coat texture. Moved out well. Just not as forward as her brother. BPB.

2 Saskie Z Ranskeho Letiste (Imp Cze) (Miss V Perkins) 11mth. A stronger made bitch who moved well. She held her topline on the move though is a little proud of her tail at present. Stands on well boned legs and tight feet. Good strength to her second thigh.

Junior Bitch (6)

1 Seasham Thrill Me at Mannlicher (Ms K Joy) An attractive feminine 14mth bitch with a very nice head. Strength and depth of muzzle and lovely dark eyes. She has a good reach of neck leading to well placed shoulders. Super balanced angulation all through with a good width of second thigh.. Firm level topline and correctly set and carried tail. Deep chest, well sprung ribs reaching back to a short deep loin. Coat texture coarse and she was presented in a fit condition. Moved out well to take this class. Considered her for the RCC.

2 Desjiem Rebel Rebel (ai) (Ms A & Mr C Brown & Filby) 15mth. A neat package with lots to like. Feminine head with dark eyes. Balanced angulation all through. Good reach of neck. Tight feet & short rear pasterns. Good coat texture. Not moving as well as the winner here but was much more settled in a later class.

3 Zarozinia Carn Tuile (Ms K Wilkinson)

Yearling Bitch (4,1)

1 Desjiem Rebel Rebel (ai) (Ms A & Mr C Brown & Filby) Repeat.

2 Magregor Take It All Off Levagrad JW Nld Jch Nld Jw25 (Mrs V Stewart) Almost 19mth with an attractive feminine head with lovely dark eyes. A good reach of neck fits into well laid shoulders. Balanced angulation all through with a good width of second thigh. Firm topline held on the move with a correctly set and carried tail. Coarse coat and presented in fit condition. She gave her handler a hard time on the move today, but I saw enough to give her the place.

3 Winterwell Starry Night at Mylanuka JW (ai) (Mrs G Serpa)

Post Graduate Bitch (4,1)

1 Edelmidpoint Silhouette for Sparkenhoe JW (Mrs L Angus) 2yr old well made B/W bitch with the dark eyes you expect from the coat colour. Head of good proportions with depth and strength of muzzle. Neck of good length leads to well laid shoulders. Deep chest, well sprung ribs which reach well back. Firm topline and well set tail. Stands on well boned legs with tight feet. Good coat texture. Moved well.

2 Desjiem Rebel Rebel (ai) (Ms A & Mr C Brown & Filby) Repeat.

3 Fraulynzway Hayley’s Comet (Mrs L & Miss H Russell)

Limit Bitch (6,1)

1 Imaniz Fine Fettle (Mrs G Harvey) 6yr old girl with lots to like. She has a beautiful feminine head with length and strength of foreface, dark expressive eyes. Her neck is strong and of good length. Lovely angulation all through with a good width of second thigh and short rear pasterns. Good bone and tight feet. Firm level topline held on the move and a well set and carried tail. Good coat texture and presented in fit condition. Moved well.

2 Seasham Kiss Me JW (Mr L C & Miss S M Cooke & Hammond) Very attractive 2yr old bitch with a feminine head showing depth and strength of muzzle and dark eyes. Good reach of neck leads to well laid shoulders. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Short deep loin. She holds her topline well on the move and carries her correctly set tail well. Good coat texture and put down in hard fit condition. Moved well when settled.

3 Lagopusmoor Black Mandala On Elfrindew (M & T Dodd & Hayes)

Open Bitch (10,1)

1 Sh Ch Dappledele First Date at Bryburn (Mr B B & Mrs F V Thurm) 6yr old bitch who won junior at my last appointment. She has matured into a really lovely GSP. Lovely feminine head. Good reach of neck flows into close bladed shoulders as the standard requires. Everything is in the right place. Presenting a breed typical outline on the stack she comes into her own on the move showing reach and drive in profile and is so sound up and down. Pleased to award her the BCC. She had to give way to the younger dog in the challenge.

2 Sh Ch Magregor Howl to The Moon over Tibertich JW (Mrs R Barnett) 4yr old. Another super GSP with a beautiful feminine head with the darkest of eyes. Strong neck of good length leads to well placed and laid shoulders. Correct angulation all through with a firm level topline held on the move. Well set and carried tail. Deep chest and well sprung ribs, short deep loin. Stands on well boned legs and tight feet. Super coat and condition. Moved out well. RBCC.

3 Sh Ch Winterwell Lulu Moppet to Ladyhawke JW (Mrs W A Pearson)

Veteran Bitch (4)

1 Sh Ch Barleyarch Skye at Longbarrow ShCM ShCEx VW (Mr M & Mrs B Blay) This 9yr old girl belies her age. Lovely head and reach of neck. Super angulation all through. Firm topline with correctly set and carried tail. Good width of second thigh. She enjoys her time in the ring moving out well here and later to take BVIS.

2 Cushatlaw Serendipity JW (Mrs P Cox) Attractive feminine 7yr old bitch with a lovely feminine head. Good reach of neck flows into well laid shoulders. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Super angulation all through with strength of second thigh. Coat of coarse texture. Moved well.

3 Jacofraze Desire from Keigame (Mrs C & Mr K & Mrs J & Miss Adams & Adams & Malin & Drozdova)

Special Veteran Bitch (1)

1 Knabynnus Aurora Borealis VW (Dr C P, Mrs J Y & Mrs C Thomas & Taylor) 11yr old bitch with a feminine head having depth of muzzle and dark eyes. Good reach of neck leads to well angulated fore quarters. Balanced angulation behind with width of second thigh. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Moved OK.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (2)

1 Cushatlaw Athena JW (Mrs P Cox) Almost 5yr old who has a feminine head with expressive dark eyes. Neck of good length fits neatly into close bladed, well laid shoulders. Good return of upper arm. Good depth of chest, well sprung ribs reaching back to a short deep loin. Level topline held on the move. Good rear angulation with width of second thigh. Stands on well boned legs and tight feet. Good coat and condition. Moved well.

2 Zarozinia Carn Tuile (Ms K Wilkinson) 14mth with an attractive head showing depth and strength of muzzle. Neck of good length. Well sprung ribs and a short firm loin. Good bone and tight feet. Good coat and condition. Showed good reach and drive in profile.

Roger Mann

(Judge)