Border Counties Gundog Club

Border Counties Gundog

Open Show

25 January 2026

I would like to extend my gratitude to the committee for inviting me to judge at this exceptionally well organised show. I was thoroughly looked after and had the pleasure of judging some top class dogs. My sincere thanks also go to my stewards, Judith and Moray, for ensuring the ring ran smoothly, and to the exhibitors for graciously accepting my decisions and staying until the end of the day for the Best in Show judging.

AV Veteran Dog (13)

1 – Jamieson, MacAra & Blackburn- Bennett, Sh Ch Kanix Peri Peri with Glenfinnan

A well built lemon and white Pointer, nearly 8 years old, exhibiting all the desired graceful curves. He possesses a well balanced head with correct proportions, a great neck and shoulders, and plenty of heart room in his well sprung ribs and deep body. He is short coupled with strong, muscular quarters and a good bend of stifle. His smooth, ground covering movement is a testament to his fantastic condition. It was a pleasure to judge him and award him BVIS.

2 – MacLaine & Dickson, Greyspirit Rock Star from Hantzburg JW ShCEx OSW VW

An 8-year-old Weimaraner, nicely balanced, standing on good legs and feet. He has a deep body with a good spring of rib and a strong topline. His movement is sound, covering the ground well.

3 – Hackett & Williams, Sh Ch Curlyco My Hot Rockstar

AV Veteran Bitch (12)

1 – Murray & Parker, Menta of Skyrocket at Szelkiraly (Imp Hun)

An almost 8-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, she stood out for her overall balance and clean lines. She has a classic head with the correct expression, a strong neck of moderate length, and good shoulders. Her ribs are well sprung, and she has strong quarters with well developed thighs. She also has superb legs and feet. Her movement is sound, covering the ground efficiently. In top class condition and it was my pleasure to judge her.

2 – MacLaine & Dickson, Greyspirit Hopes N DreamsJW ShCEx OSW VW

Sister to the 2nd place in the veteran dog, and very similar comments apply. She has a nicely balanced head, good legs, and tight, compact feet. Her clean neck flows into well laid back shoulders. She moved soundly.

3 – Graham, Aindrea Harleyquinn

AV Junior (30)

1 – Stewart, Magregor Take It All Off Levagrad JW NL JCH NL JW25

A nicely balanced and well constructed GSP bitch. She has a well balanced head, a moderate neck with correct sloping shoulders, good legs, and compact feet. Her quarters are well developed with a good bend of stifle. She is a sound mover, effortlessly covering the ground.

2 – MacFarlane, Harelferg MacFarlane for Umfrido

A well presented Irish Setter dog with a nicely balanced head and deep muzzle. He has a good length of neck, leading into fine sloping shoulders, a deep chest, and a strong body. He moved well, and he is in great coat condition.

3 – Roberts, Curlyco Cosmic Girl

AV Yearling (18)

1 – Murray & Parker, Szelkiralys Foolproof JW

Visla dog, displaying all the breed characteristics. Nicely balanced, correctly boned legs with nice tight feet. Well developed quarters. Moved well with correct tail carriage.

2 –Lowthian, Fellpoint Ash

Another nicely balanced Visla dog, with a nice deep body and good spring of ribs. Correctly boned with good tight feet. Moved well.

3 –Walker, Gwendariff Hanky Panky JW (IKC)

AV Graduate (11)

1 – Mullett Seatallan Damson

Nicely balanced Black Labrador dog, Good head with broad skull and well defined stop, clean powerful neck, good shoulder placement. Good compact feet with strong bone. Strong well-developed quarters, moved soundly. Displaying good temperament.

2 – Murchison, Harelferg New Tricks For Umfrido Shcex

Irish Setter Dog, shown in great coat and condition. Classic outline, good length of neck flowing into fine sloping shoulders. Deep body, strong quarters, moved well.

3 – MacLennan, Bedeslea Prada Luisa

AV Limit (14)

1 – Murray & Parker, True Magic of Skyrocket at Szelkiraly

Another quality Visla dog and sire of the AV junior winner. Balanced dog with good neck, flowing into well laid back shoulders. Strong quarters. In great condition. Moved soundly.

2 –Barber, Tonispada Vuori Vincent by Blanshard

Curly Coated Retriever displaying the required breed type. Correct wedge shaped head when viewed from the front and side. Good neck of medium length, great front construction with a deep body and good spring of ribs. Coat of crisp curls, well presented.

3 – Torbett, Kirlinjis Handmade JW

BIS

1- Brown & Burns, SH CH Macgregor Four Letter Word for Pothouse

GSP dog who caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. He just stood out for me, displaying all the required breed characteristics and oozing quality. No surprise he is a Sh CH. Good head and expression, moderately long, strong but balanced neck, correct shoulders. Deep chest, with good spring of ribs and deep body. Well boned with good tight feet. Well bent stifles and powerful thighs. Smooth, flowing movement displaying good reach and drive. Shown in top condition. Not yet 18 months old, and I’m sure we will hear lots more of this boy.

2 - McAndrew & Cooper, Gunsyn Supercala in Brackenmist JW

Bracco Italiano who is not yet 2 years old. Maturing beautifully and shown in excellent condition. Powerful neck of correct length, well laid back shoulders with well defined withers. Good legs with strong oval feet. Broad chest with a deep, well-ribbed body. Correct topline. Well constructed quarters which allowed her to drive powerfully. A real showgirl.

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3 – Murray & Parker, Menta of Skyrocket at Szelkiraly ( imp Hun)

(veteran bitch winner)

4 – Blowers, Fowington Lar Ti Dar at Deadaway

Lemon and white Pointer bitch who flowed from head to tail. Displaying all the breed characteristics, balanced head with well defined stop. Good neck and shoulders, well sprung ribs, short coupled. Good bend of stifle. In excellent muscular condition. Moved soundly, covering plenty of ground.

BP

1 – Anderson, Feldkirk Roulette at Kazval

10-month-old Flat Coated Retriever bitch, full of character, confidence, and a real show girl. Everything flowed from her correct head and neck into fine, laid-back shoulders, a well ribbed body, strong quarters with a moderate bend of stifle, finishing at her well set tail, which she used enthusiastically. I'm sure she will have a bright future.

2 - Logie & Braidwood – Albadhu I’m Mad About You

10-month-old Large Munsterlander bitch. The breed standard states: alert and energetic with a strong, muscular body. This girl had all of this. Strong neck, leading into well laid back shoulders, strong deep body. Plenty of width over her rump, quarters strong. Moved well, displaying a long, striding gait. Another I'm sure will have a bright future.

3 – Givan – Sudeo Sassy Sapphire

A beautifully headed black Labrador from a well known kennel. She has a strong neck leading into correctly sloping shoulders, well-boned legs, and compact feet. Her level topline is strong, and she has a deep, well-ribbed body. Her quarters are well developed with a good bend of stifle. She moved freely and soundly.

4 – Wilson, Connor & Jenkinson – Eastriding Night Walker to Pinereoch

6-month-old black and white ESS dog, just right for his age. Masculine head with a good expression, and a good length of neck leading into well laid back shoulders. Strong boned legs with tight feet. Nicely balanced body. Strong quarters, moved well.

Judge

Pamela Halkett