South Wales Kennel Association

South Wales Canine Association

Championship Show 10th October 2026.

 Pointers.

I was delighted to be invited to judge pointers here having not judged them for four years. The entry overall presented some truly elegant representatives of the breed. Heads are more refined which is lovely to see, and the heavily boned type has been refined.

I thoroughly enjoyed judging this quality entry and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions sportingly with good grace. The limit dog class stood out for quality dogs, and I am sure they will change places in the future.

Special thanks to my stewards for keeping me right on the day.

Veteran Dog  4/0

1    Howarth and Gordon, Hawkfield Jolly, 7 year old dog of smaller make, has good breed type with well chiselled head, super dark eye, well set ears. His strong neck flows to his good shoulder placement. His well sprung ribs give him plenty of heart room. Strong loin leading to well-developed muscle of his hindquarters used well on the move balancing with the good reach of his forequarters. BV

2    Philo, Fydal Caprio At Salmonmist, JW ShCM OSW ShEx VW SGWC, 9 year old O/W upstanding boy that has good length . He carries a well-defined head, which is well proportioned, has a  dark eye, strong neck and well laid shoulders. In particularly good condition for his age. Moved smoothly around the ring.

3    Saunders & Newton, Teisgol Snow Prince Charming

Minor Puppy Dog -0

Puppy Dog 5 /1

         1 Bond, Pharises Drake, Almost 11 months, O/W has a good head with a well-defined stop,    strong neck of good length, lovely depth of chest that meets his elbow, short coupled with well-developed hind quarters. Tight feet. Moved in harmony with his handler. BP & RDCC 

         2 Earl, Wheldon & Jones, Caithpoint Gie It Laldy, L/W with pleasing head, of same age as the winner of this class but less mature. Lovely dark eye and fine ears. Good length of neck, strong fore front, longer in loin, has muscular rear quarters. Moved steadily. I am sure will develop into a fine dog.

         3 Saunders & Newton, Teisgol Snow Prince Charming

Junior Dog 6/ 2Abs 1 W/D

         1 Oliver, Wilchramine Florin To Olivesong, 13 months, O/W with a good outline, correct dark eye good head and long neck. Liked his depth of brisket reaching his elbow, Well ribbed back. Hindquarters are well developed. Good tight feet. Moved with reach and drive to win this class.

         2 Isherwood, Wilchramine Miso Happy With Symmetry, This kennel is consistent in producing such quality. Almost a year old, though of different parentage of the winner of this class very similar remarks apply. Longer cast but will grow into himself with time.

         3  Saunders & Newton, Corotine Velvet Tuxedo

Yearling Dog 4/2

          1 Martin, Sunhouse Quintessential JW, B/W moderate dog with a quality head, hazel eye and good neck. He is well proportioned all through. Well- muscled hind quarters and good feet.

           2 O’Neil, Tenshilling Catch The Wind, O/W lightly marked boy, up to size. Has a typical head and super dark eye. Lovely overall shape with firm muscle. He did not want to play the game today and gave his handler a difficult time but will surely make a good example of the breed.

Post Graduate 6/2

            1 Matthews, Sonham Just The Ticket (AI), L/W dog that is well proportioned. Masculine head with hazel eye. Good length of neck flowing to fore-quarters that are well angulated. Good spring of rib going well back to short couplings and well-muscled rear quarters. Liked his tight feet. One to watch.

            2 Wilcox, Harvestslade Fire and Ice Through Merynjen JW, O/W with strong masculine head, hazel eye. Shorter in foreface than one. Pleasing strong neck, good depth of brisket and well developed rear quarters.

             3 Booth & Oddie, Lundgarth Fly The Flag

Limit Dog 7/1

              1 Rose, De Las Navauelas Stormcloud At Ridanflight (Imp Esp), B/W dog that is well put together. Has an attractive head with good chiselling and dark eye. One of the few with lovely fine ears which  the standard calls for. Has a good layback of shoulder, deep chest. Good over loin with  firm muscled rear quarters. Moved well in this impressive class. Gives an overall picture of a classic pointer. I am sure he will continue to do well but I would prefer a lower tail set. DCC

               2 Watkins, Lakewinds Benchmark ( Imp Aus), O/W of larger type than 1. Has a good head with plenty of work in it, lovely dark eye and good pigmentation. He is well boned with good feet. Deep ribs flow to good couplings and  well developed rear quarters. Moved in harmony with his handler. Another that I am sure will continue his winning ways.

               3 Pearson, Ladyhawke Desert Orchid   

Open Dog 10 /1

               1 Tibbs, Raigmore Keep The Faith, B/W dog of correct size, typical head with good chiselling, dark eye  and good ear set. He has a strong slightly arched muscular neck going to well angulated shoulders, correct oval bone to fore-legs, and tight feet. Deep ribs that meet his elbow and flow to his short loin and well-muscled rear quarters. Good example of the breed.

                2 Gordon, Davigdor Flanders Field, O/W dog with a good head that is well chiselled, good dark eye, strong neck and well angulated shoulder. Ribbing goes well back to good length of loin. Rear quarters balance with fore-front  and his musculature completes a picture of a true pointer. I would just prefer slightly more tuck up. Moved well.

                3 Philo, Sunhouse Black Is Back At Salmonmist

Good Citizen Dog 1

                1Saunders & Newton, Corotine Velvet Tuxedo, B/W young dog with a shapely outline he has a good head, deep chest, good body properties. Presented in good hard condition. Falls away a little at the croup.

Veteran Bitch 7/3

1 Guy, Carofel On Silent Wings, 9 years of age, B/W. Lovely compact girl with a typical head that is well chiselled. Long, strong neck flows to her deep chest allowing good heart room. She has a good strength of loin. Moves soundly but she was just out-moved for BV. 

2 Booth, Sharnphilly Ginger Fizz At Lundgarth, L/W. Elegant girl with a good head, lovely neck length, good ribbing. Well angled fore and aft. Shown in good hard condition.

3 Lowe, Lowsmoor Half A Sixpence

Minor Puppy Bitch 1

1 Radcliffe, Sniperay Outdoor Girl, O/W 7 month old baby with a lovely head and dark eye. She is well boned and as you would expect has more growing to do. Typical overall shape. Moved well in harmony with her handler, on good feet. Nice puppy.

Puppy  Bitch 3

1 Bond & Rawlinson, Pharises Doja Cat, Almost 11 months, B/W, typical head with pronounced occiput, good depth of rib, well laid shoulder, good bone that remains feminine. Well-muscled Litter brother to winner of PD. Similar remarks apply.

2 Oddie, Riowood Cherry Jubilee At Sharnphilly, O/W 10 months with a lovely head with a slightly pronounced occiput,  good work under her dark eye, good ear set, long neck flowing to good depth of rib and good body properties. Liked her width of stifle. A well moving puppy that I am sure will keep changing places with the winner of this class.

3 Tredaskis, Caithpoint Keep The Heid At Moenfair

Junior Bitch 3/1

1 Macmanus, Freebreeze Gertrude Stein At Luneville, B/W shapely girl that is compact, has a good head with well-defined stop, good flews. She is correctly angulated fore and aft. Has well developed muscle. Moved with style .

2 Tregaskis, Caithpoint Keep The Heid With Moenfair, B/W girl, heavier in front than 1 , well developed for her age as still a puppy. She has a typical head, deep flews, good ear set and strong neck that flows to a good spring of rib. She is short coupled and has balanced angulation. 

Yearling  Bitch 5/2

1 Martin, Sunhouse Quintessence, B/W, very elegant girl with a dark eye and feminine head, long neck. She has well angulated front assembly  with a good depth of chest. She is well ribbed back, strong over the loin with good width of stifle. Moved well in harmony with her handler.

2 Hinton, Fleurfield Betty Barcla, B/W with a lovely head showing prominent occipital bone, dark eye,  neat ears. She has well angled front assembly and a deep chest with ribbing reaching well back. Well-developed rear quarters and small tight feet.

3 Wright, Teisgol Aurora Borealis At Abbothagg

Post Graduate Bitch 7/2

1 Matthews, Sonham Just A Pretty Belle (AI) JW, L/W girl with dark eye in keeping with coat colour. Attractive head that is feminine and shows good chiselling and gentle point of occipital bone. Angulation front and rear is balanced. Ribs reaching brisket and good body properties flow to her well-muscled rear quarters. 

2 Tibbs, Raigmore Titania, B/W compact girl with a good head, fine ears, long strong neck . She is well angulated fore and aft and in good muscular condition. Could change places with 1 on another day.

3 Preece & Gilding, Harvestslade Star Ruby

Limit Bitch 4

1 Earl, Wheeldon & Jones, Flinthill Some Like It Hot,  B/W girl, lovely feminine head,  good long neck, well laid shoulder. Her deep chest meets her elbow. Well sprung ribs. Good tuck up and well-muscled rear quarters.

2 O’Neil, Tenshilling To Sir With Love, O/W  with a feminine overall shape. Good head with appealing expression and good flews. Lovely long neck leading to deep ribs with good spring, Good body properties and well developed rear quarters with good width of stifle. Moved well.

3 Martin, Sunhouse Black T’Square One

Open Bitch 9/5

1 Gordon, Hawkfield Happy Times, O/W. This girl just exudes pointer. She has a beautiful feminine head which is well chiselled. Dark eye giving her such a kind expression, lovely turn of lip and well set ears of correct length. Her flowing neck goes to well angulated shoulders . She is well ribbed back showing good spring of rib reaching her brisket. Quite long in loin but not overdone. Rear quarters have good muscle in hard condition. Good tight feet. Has to be admired to cope so well with a change of handler to move her. She shows reach and drive. BCC Best of Breed.

2 Earl, Wheldon & Jones, Hawkfield Frivolous For Caithpoint, O/W girl of similar type to 1, very feminine with a lovely head and long neck, good depth of chest and well angulated front quarters. Good spring of rib leading to strong loin . Well-developed rear quarters, shown in good hard condition. RBCC

3 Radcliffe, Sh Ch Sniperay Edge Of Glory JW

Good Citizen Bitch 1

1Tregaskis, Caithpoint Keep The Heid With Moenfair. As 2 in Junior

Rachel Hambling