Waverley Gundog Association

Waverly Gundog Association – Open Show

Sunday 8th November 2026

Judge: Karen Holdstock

My sincere thanks to Anne for the kind invitation to judge, and to her team for making me feel so warmly welcomed and well looked after throughout the day. Thank you also to the exhibitors for their support and sportsmanship — I had a truly lovely day and thoroughly enjoyed assessing your dogs.

Pointer Junior 2/1ab

1st Sniperay Outdoor Girl - Radcliffe, Mrs. Jackie

Orange and white bitch of 8 months, and a very exciting youngster. I loved her! She has the best of heads - clean, balanced and feminine - with a dark eye and nose that enhance her beautiful expression. Well balanced all through, standing on neat, tight feet. Good tail set, which she lashes happily on the move. When settled she moved beautifully: true fore and aft, with a smooth, ground covering gait in side profile. There is something special about this youngster; she really did appeal to me. I feel she is destined for the top. I wish her every success for the future. Delighted to see her take a very well deserved RBPIS — many congratulations.

Pointer Post Graduate 4/1ab

1st Daledancer Frances Mullen - Anderson Rowell, Mrs. Sam

Black and white bitch with a balanced head of good proportions, kind dark eye and an endearing expression, with chiselling visible under the eyes. Shown in fabulous condition. Strong all through, with a strong neck leading into a good lay of shoulder and a corresponding return of upper arm. Well sprung ribs and moderate rear angulation. She was clearly enjoying her day which is always lovely to see. She was a little bit of a clown for her handler on the move, but once settled she showed sound, true movement — accurate fore and aft, and smooth and easy in profile, with good driving action.

2nd Millpoint Spread Your Wings Over Vabisbrae - Collins, Miss Lauren

Pretty orange and white girl with a beautiful expression and the kindest of dark eyes. Thin leathers, strong neck, and she stands on neat, tight feet with a good slope to the pasterns. Excellent rear angulation, ribs well sprung and carried well back. She moved with good drive. Not quite as mature as the winner.

Pointer Limit 5/0ab

1st Riowood C'mon It's Time For Carmandine Jw - Gerrard, Mrs. Margaret

Love her. Beautiful, balanced head with the desired workings. Strong, slightly arched neck leading into a good lay of shoulder and a corresponding return of upper arm. Deep in chest, with a clean, straight front, good slope to the pasterns and neat, tight feet. Ribs well sprung. Excellent bend of stifle and good width of second thigh.She won the class on her fabulous movement - powerful yet graceful and foot perfect, carrying her tail correctly. I think she will be a star of the future. Handled to perfection.

2nd Chesterhope Agent Orange At Carmandine (Imp Nzl) Jw - Gerrard, Mrs. Margaret

Another beautiful dog, shown in fabulous hard condition — a real credit to his owner and handler. Upstanding male with great ring presence. Attractive head with the kindest of eyes. Well balanced and strong all through, with excellent depth of chest and well sprung ribs. He was a little playful on the move, but once settled he looked impressive, covering the ground with great ease.

Pointer Open 3/1ab

1st Ch Chesterhope C'mon Over To Carmandine Jw ( Sgwc) (Imp Nzl) - Gerrard, Mrs. Margaret

WOW — what a super girl, full of breed quality. It would be very hard to fault her; she has everything for me. I was surprised to hear she is seven years old — she certainly belies her years. Beautiful head of good proportions, with the most beautiful expression and excellent ear set. Strong, slightly arched neck leading into strong, well laid back shoulders. She excels in forechest with plenty of heart room. Strong, straight front with good slope to the pasterns and neat, tight feet. Well sprung ribs and a good topline, held well on the move. Tail correctly set and carried. The bond with her handler is evident, and she looked a perfect picture, gliding around the ring completely at one with them. A well deserved BOB, and I was delighted to see her go RBIS — many congratulations.

2nd Raigmore Limelight At Daledancer Sgwc - Anderson Rowell, Mrs. Sam

O/W Such a pretty girl with the best of heads, the kindest dark eye and lacey, thin leathers. Finer in frame than the winner. Good lay of shoulder, excellent spring of ribs, slight tuck up and moderate rear angulation. Shown in fabulous hard condition. Moved with drive when settled — another who clearly enjoyed her moment. She has the most fabulous gentle temperament; I could take her home.

Golden Retriever

Puppy Dog 4/1ab

1st Harmarjoy Man In The Moon - Middlemiss, Mrs. J

7 month old male puppy with lots to admire. Pleasing head of balanced proportions, with good depth of muzzle, the kindest dark eyes and a beautiful expression. Strong bone, deep chest, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Level topline, good length of leg. Well laid shoulder and a corresponding return of upper arm. Balanced rear angulation, short coupled body and strong throughout for age. He moved freely with good length of stride, the best mover of the class, and carried his tail correctly. A promising youngster. BPD. I wish him every success for the future. 

2nd Harmarjoy Whole Of The Moo - Kevan, Erica

Another delightful puppy, lighter in coat colour than the winner. Appealed in head for balance and evident chiselling, and he has the most friendly, almost cheeky expression. Dark eye and dark rims. Slightly longer in cast than the winner. Excellent substance all through, with a well laid shoulder and good rear angulation. He moved well when settled — a pleasing youngster with plenty to like.

Junior Dog 1/0

1st Purple Amethyst Hogmanay At Trabboch - Paterson, Irene

Happy puppy of 11 months. Balanced masculine head with a friendly expression and oval, dark, expressive eyes. Slightly short neck. Deep in chest with well sprung ribs, short coupled and well angulated in the hindquarters. Neat, tight feet, and he moved out much better in this class, showing a free, easy stride. In good coat and condition. A presented in great conditioned.

Special Yearling Dog 1/0

1st Thistlegate Sonoma Moon Jw - Carlton, Miss Louise

Loved this boy of 19 months. His tail never stopped wagging and the bond with his handler was clear to see. Beautifully balanced head with dark eye and rims. Strong neck of good length. Well balanced, slightly longer than tall, with excellent leg length. Strong all through, with a deep chest, excellent spring of rib and short coupling. His movement was foot perfect — true fore and aft, with a strong driving action that covered the ground with ease. Best of feet. He was very much considered for Best Dog; it was a close decision, and he only lost out on maturity. A quality young male with a bright future.

Post Graduate Dog 5/0

Class of very different sizes, substance and head types.

1st Auristela Clark Gable With Milltimber - Mcguffie, Mr. Douglas

Masculine head, all male. His eyes were a little close today, which detracted slightly from his expression. He is well balanced and strong all through, with a deep chest and well sprung ribs. Good tail set and length. Stands on good bone with neat, tight feet. Excellent coat condition. He was the best mover of the class, demonstrating excellent rear drive and covering the ground with purpose.

2nd Rathcloon Boom N Bangin - Evans, Mrs. Katrina

Preferred the head of this boy to the winner — the kindest dark eyes, set well apart, and a friendly expression. Good lay of shoulder with a corresponding return of upper arm, and moderate rear angulation. Level topline. Great substance and strong all through. Shown in excellent coat. He moved freely, though didn’t quite match the same drive as the winner. 

Limit Dog 7/0ab

1st Holinbrae Zoom Time At Glentochty - Warden, Mrs. A R

Loved this boy’s ring presence and the clear bond with his handler. Masculine head without being overdone, with a kind dark eye. Nice straight front, standing on strong bone and neat, tight feet. Good length of muscular neck flowing cleanly into well laid shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm. Deep through the chest, excellent spring of rib and good substance with strength all through. Good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Level topline which he held on the move. Moved freely with good drive,carrying his tail correctly. A pleasure to award him BOB

2nd Goldmarker I Dreamed A Dream At Shiresmill - Bolton, Mr. & Mrs. Julia

2 year old male. Beautiful head of correct proportions, deep in muzzle with the kindest dark eyes. Slightly longer than tall, with good leg length. Larger all through than the winner, with well sprung ribs carried well back and good depth to chest. Excellent feet. He moved freely, though not quite with the precision of the one today.

Open Dog 2/0

1st Blue Gemstone Katrina At Camellis Vw - Wallis, Mrs. Katrina

Eight year old male who belies his age. Pleasing head of balanced proportions, with the kindest eyes and the most endearing expression. Excellent front angulation, standing on strong, straight bone and neat, tight feet. Ribs well sprung and carried well back. Short coupled and tidy in outline. He moved soundly, with an ever wagging, well set tail, and was shown in excellent hard condition — a real credit to his owner.

2nd Noblemoon Tak The High Road To Glentochty Vw - Warden, Mrs. A R

Nine years of age and still in very good coat and condition — a real credit to his owner. Head of good proportions; however, I preferred the overall head shape and expression of the winner. He stands on strong bone with a clean, straight front and neat feet. Good depth of body with well sprung ribs and a level topline. Moved out freely with drive, showing he still enjoys his time in the ring.

Puppy Bitch 7/2ab

A class of pleasing puppies all at different stages of development. I wish them all success for the future

1st Glenrioch Calm It Janet - Grady, Marie

7 month old puppy bitch with lots to admire. Beautiful head of correct proportions, with a soft, kind eye that immediately appeals. Strong bone for her age, standing on neat, tight feet. Good tail set, carried correctly on the move. She presents a balanced outline with enough length of leg and a clean, developing frame. Moved freely with excellent reach and drive, the best mover of the class today — confident, purposeful and covering the ground with ease. Delighted to award her BPB and ultimately BPIB. 

2nd Thistleyhill Foxglove - Finnie, Ms. Jacqui

11 month old puppy bitch, slightly longer in cast than the winner. Appealing in outline with good balance and more substance with age, showing a deep chest and well developed body for her stage. Head feminine and pleasing, with a kind eye. Parallel hocks and pleasing rear construction. Moved out well, holding her shape.

Junior Bitch 4/1ab

1st Bluebraes Voyager Jw - Mcfarlane, Miss Karen

15 month old bitch of lovely type. Beautiful, balanced head with the most gentle expression and a dark, kind eye. Great front angulation, with strength all through. Deep in chest, with excellent spring of rib and short coupling. Shown in excellent coat. Good feet and pleasing overall construction. She moved well when settled with her runner, carrying her well set tail correctly, covering the ground with ease and confidence. A quality young bitch with much to admire.

2nd Camusdarrach Silversands - Mcculloch, Mrs. Leigh

13 month old bitch of pleasing type. Excellent shoulder placement, giving her a well constructed front. Good substance for her age, with a developing depth of body and balanced outline. Feminine head with a kind expression. Parallel hocks and good bend of stifle. She moved with drive and purpose, though her tail was carried a little higher today than the winner. A quality youngster with much to like.

Special Yearling Bitch 2/1ab

1st Camusdarrach Silversands - Mcculloch, Mrs. Leigh

Please see junior class 

Post Graduate Bitch 6/3ab

1st Ponfeigh Rebellious Angel (Ai) - Neilson, Mrs. Jan

2 year old feminine bitch. Beautiful head of correct proportions with good chiselling, complemented by a dark, kind eye that gives her the most gentle expression. Strong all through, with excellent shoulder placement and corresponding return of upper arm, and a deep, well developed chest. Good spring of rib and short coupling, standing on neat, tight feet. She moved freely with purpose and drive, holding her topline.

2nd Kaylaton Heidi Weiss - Lochhead, Mr. Peter

4 year old bitch, slightly longer in cast than the winner. Pleasing head and soft expression. Shown in excellent coat with a well set tail that complements her overall balance. Good depth of body and balanced construction. Moved fluently, holding her shape on the move. 

Limit Bitch 2/1ab

1st Milltimber Make My Heart Fly - Mcguffie, Mr. Douglas

What a sweetheart. Pleasing head of equal proportions with a beautiful dark eye, giving her a soft, intelligent expression. Exceptional front with excellent bone, strong all through. Slightly longer than tall, with good leg length that adds to her balanced outline. Excellent tail set, carried correctly. She moved freely and with good drive and soundness. 

Open Bitch 5/4ab

1st Bluebraes Meadow Pipit - Lochhead, Mr. Peter

Lovely type, 8 year old bitch who belies her years. Feminine head with a kind expression, dark eyes set well apart. Strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders, giving her a clean and balanced front. Good tail set. Shown in pleasing condition. She moved well and soundly, showing an easy partnership and clear bond with her handler. Nicely handled throughout.

Av Minor Puppy Dog 6/2ab

1st Yennadon Fly With Calum - Millar, Mrs. M

Gordon Setter. Minor puppy dog who is developing nicely and evenly. Head of good proportions, showing a dignified expression — kind yet with a hint of mischief — and a well set ear. Well balanced throughout; he still needs to fill his frame a little, but he is young and has plenty of time. Strong bone and good, tight feet. He moved beautifully, true fore and aft with perfect footfall, showing plenty of drive from the rear. A very promising youngster with an exciting future ahead.

2nd Kalimor Kensington At Mabanika - Thorne, Mr. & Mrs. Mason & Barbara

Weimaraner 8 month old minor puppy dog of a type I liked. Standing, he presented a picture of strength and balance, with an aristocratic appearance and a kind yet keen expression. Correct eye set and colour, with a well placed ear completing a pleasing head. Straight, strong front leading to compact, tidy feet. Well bodied for his age, with good substance and a clean outline. He moved effortlessly, covering the ground with ease

Av Minor Puppy Bitch 14/6ab

1st Sniperay Outdoor Girl - Radcliffe, Mrs. Jackie

Pointer - Please see Pointer critque

2nd Kalimor Ayda At Robricci – Mr David Robson

Weimaraner – 8 month old minor puppy bitch of pleasing type. Balanced head with a pronounced occiput, complemented by a kind, intelligent expression. Strong, long neck flowing into excellent shoulder placement. Solid all through with plenty of substance, deep in chest to elbow. Straight front and compact feet. Parallel hocks. She moved with style, carrying her tail well and holding her topline, showing confidence and promise for the future.

Av Puppy Dog 9/5ab

1st Lynwater Star Spangle At Luanshya - Smith, Mrs. Jane

Cocker Spaniel - puppy dog of lovely type. I loved this boy, a real showman. Beautiful head and eye, with well set ears of good length. Well balanced and compact, with good spring of rib and short coupling, standing almost square. Strong bone and neat, tidy feet complete a pleasing outline. Such a happy boy on the move. True fore and aft with perfect footfall, showing great driving action and covering the ground well, using his merry tail correctly. A delightful youngster full of promise.

2nd Yennadon Fly With Calum - Millar, Mrs. M

Repeat of AV MPD

Av Puppy Bitch 8/3ab

1st Kalimor Ayda At Robricci – Mr David Robson

Weimaraner repeat Av MPB

2nd Eusanit Hoppy Days For Amiora - Beaumont, Ms. Julie

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - What a superstar — I loved her. Pleasing head, slight wedge shape with flat cheeks and a moderate stop. Friendly yet mischievous expression that suits her perfectly. Well balanced all through, with a clean outline and good proportions. Her movement was fabulous, springy, powerful, with good reach and drive. Handled to perfection and shown in fabulous condition — a real credit to her handler.