South Western Gundog Club

South Western Gundog Club

Sunday 19 th October 2025

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Committee for inviting me to judge. It

is always a great honour and privilege to be asked. I would also like to thank the

exhibitors for their kindness, sportsmanship and understanding on the day. We are

all part of the same hobby, united by a shared interest, a love of pedigree dogs.

Any Variety Gundog – Veteran (10 Years +)

A heartening class of veterans, all a credit to their owners, showing excellent

condition for age.

1st Napier’s Josalyn Manolito In Seasmoke

A worthy winner – Spanish Water Dog, presented in outstanding condition for a 13

year old veteran. Retains excellent breed type, with a balanced outline and good

bone. Still moved soundly and with enthusiasm, showing free, easy action. A

pleasure to see such a fit and happy veteran enjoying his day. I believe he went on

to take BVIS. 2nd Oliver’s Asterope Lightening Star Via Teisgol JW ShCM

Another quality veteran, B&W Pointer. Good head properties, dark eye and gentle

expression, desired dished appearance. Pleasing in forehand, straight front, slope to

pasterns, standing on correct feet. Moved steadily and true lashing her tail, not

showing her years one bit. Really unlucky to meet 1 st today.

Any Variety Gundog – Open Bitch

1st Oakmarsh Laurel JW

A very smart and well-balanced bitch, standing over plenty of ground. Pleasing head

and expression, good reach of neck and firm topline. Excellent movement, both

coming and going, with good drive and extension. Presented in excellent condition,

waterproof dense coat and handled to advantage. CBR.2nd Fraulynzway Hayley’s

Comet A quality bitch with a lot to like, well balanced broad skull, medium almond

eye, pleasing expression, deep well sprung chest, straight front, standing on good

feet. driving well from rear. German Shorthaired Pointer.

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Hungarian Vizsla

Today I was not the scheduled judge, but I was happy to step in and judge a breed I

have admired for a long time.

Special Yearling (5,3)

1st – Parker, Harrison, Harrison’s Glenbrows Scarlet

An attractive young bitch of very good type, showing a balanced outline and pleasing

proportions. Feminine head with kind expression. Good length of neck flowing into

well laid shoulders, with a firm topline held on the move. Moved freely and positively,

showing good reach and drive. Presented in excellent condition and handled well. A

promising youngster who went on to secure Best Puppy. 2nd – Dallis’ Ivyvizbridge

Gertor. A nicely made youngster with good substance and bone. Pleasing head

properties and overall balance. Moved soundly, though not quite the drive or

presence of the winner on the day.

Post Graduate (3,1)

1st – Challis’ Vizslanya Praxis JW

A quality exhibit with good breed type throughout. Well balanced with a pleasing

head and expression. Correct construction and sound movement, showing good

drive from the rear. Presented in excellent coat and condition and shown to

advantage. 2nd Dallas’ – Vizslanya Pelion Another sound and honest dog, of good

size and substance. Moved steadily.

Open (5,1)

1st – Challis’ Vizslanya Vizi JW

A very pleasing girl of excellent breed type and balance. Strong yet elegant, with a

well-shaped head and soft expression. Good reach of neck, well angulated

shoulders and hindquarters, and a firm topline. Moved with purpose and drive,

covering the ground well. Presented in excellent condition. BOB. 2nd – Parker &

Gist’s Glenbrows Rouge JW Another quality exhibit with much to admire. These two

could have changed places on another day. Well-constructed with good proportions

and sound movement. Just not quite the presence and overall finish of the winner

today. Awarded RBOB

Spaniel (Clumber)

Graduate (1,1)

Open (1,0)

1 st Wareham’s Suelynda Dream on

A quality exhibit showing good breed type throughout. Strong yet balanced, with

correct substance and bone without coarseness. Typical head with kind expression,

good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, and a well-ribbed body with a

firm topline held on the move. Moved steadily and true with good reach and drive.

Presented in excellent condition and temperament. Although stood alone a most

worthy winner. BOB

English Setter

Special Yearling (1)

1st – Bayliss’ Dyrham Girl on Fire

A promising young bitch, well balanced for age with a pleasing outline. Head needs

some maturing but this will come with time, soft expression. Shown in good condition

and moved soundly. One to watch as she matures.

Post Graduate (3,1)

1st – Sykes’ Sharnyx Springtime at Daraquist

Stood out for overall balance and breed type. Presents a pleasing outline with good

proportions and a firm topline. Moved freely with good reach and drive, maintaining

her shape on the move. RBOB 2nd – Rainey’s Culverwell Touch of Fortune at

Wolmersdon A sound and honest exhibit with good construction. Balanced outline

and steady movement though just lacked the presence and finish of the winner on

the day.

Open (4,2)

1st – Osman’s Bournehouse Sirocco Over Marissolo JW

An eye-catching exhibit of excellent breed type. Well balanced with a pleasing head

and expression. Clean neck into well-laid shoulders, firm topline, and well-angulated

quarters. Moved with purpose and ease, showing good reach and drive. Best of

Breed and BIS4 2nd – Bishop’s Sh Ch Dyrham Desert Storm

Quality exhibit with many virtues. Strongly made without coarseness, pleasing head

and expression. Stands over his ground with a noble presence, though on the day

just not as purposeful in movement.

Irish Red and White Setter

Graduate (1)

Hart’s Gillegrae So Berry Excited.

1 st Promising Irish Red and White Setter puppy of excellent breed type. Balanced,

well put together, with a pleasing head and correct expression. Sound on the move

in places but he was having the best day out with his handler. Shown confidently and

presented well. Best of Breed and Best Puppy.

Open (0)

Gordon Setter

Graduate

1 st Smith’s Kewstoke Sea Queen Zena. Quality bitch showing strength without

lacking femineity. Attractive head with correct planes and dark eye. Good length of

neck and well-developed forequarters. Body well ribbed with strong loin.

Hindquarters powerful and well angulated. Moved freely and efficiently, holding

shape on the move.

Open

1 st Henderson’s When I was your Man Black Lofty ShCEx (Imp POL) A masculine

head complimented, well-arched neck flowing into a firm, level topline and correct tail

set. Good depth of brisket and excellent width of well-muscled thigh, allowing him to

move freely with strong drive. BOB 2 nd Osborn’s Amscot Air of Success at Boyers. So

much to like about this young lady. Very feminine with a beautiful expression, shown

in fit, hard condition with excellent muscle tone. Correct angulation fore and aft, with

well-padded feet of good shape. Lovely tail carried and used enthusiastically. Did not

quite move with the freedom or drive of the first today. RBOB.

Judge - Kerry Roberts – Byphar