Great Harwood Agricultural Society

Great Harwood Open Show

25 May 2026

 Thank you for the invite to cover for the original judge who had fallen ill. I wish her a speedy recovery,

 GSP

 Junior (1,0ab

1st – Gray’s Hafwenna How You Doin

15 Month Liver and White bitch,who is a balanced, well‑made junior of good size and type, presenting a clean, workmanlike outline. Feminine head with correct proportions, enough breadth of skull and well‑developed muzzle; pleasing eye shape giving a kindly, yet alert expression. Neck of good length flowing smoothly into a firm, level topline and well‑set tail. Forehand well-constructed with adequate layback of shoulder and tight elbows. Ribs well sprung and carried back to a strong loin. Hindquarters show good width and musculation with well‑bent stifle and strong hocks. Moved soundly and freely once settled, maintaining her outline and covering the ground with an easy, economical stride. Promising youngster who should finish well with maturity.

 Post Graduate (3,0 Abs

1st Brown’s Montalba Miss Aching

Lovely liver and white bitch who won this class on overall balance and soundness. , she impressed in profile with her clean lines and correct proportions, very much the functional gundog. Quality feminine head, moderate stop, well‑filled foreface and correctly set ears. Strong, slightly arched neck into well‑laid shoulders, straight forelegs with good bone and tight, well‑arched feet. Deep brisket reaching to elbow, good length of rib and short, firm loin. Well, developed hindquarters with good width of second thigh. On the move she was true coming and going, and particularly pleasing in side view where she showed reach and drive without exaggeration. Coat short, dense and of good texture. Holds much promise for the future. BOB

2nd Gray’s Hafwenna How You Doin

3rd Brown’s Montalba Mustrum Ridcully JW

Open (1,0 Abs)

1st Brown’s Montalba Mister Teatime

Impressive, mature male of excellent overall quality who presents a classic GSP outline – noble yet workmanlike. Strong, masculine head without coarseness, well‑set ears and dark, expressive eye , clean, muscular neck of good length leading into well‑laid shoulders and firm, straight back; topline and croup flowing into a well‑set tail, carried in line with the back on the move. Chest deep with good fore chest, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Forequarters straight with ample bone, tight, well‑arched feet. Hindquarters with correct angulation and second thigh, enabling him to drive strongly from behind. In profile movement he covered the ground with ease, showing reach in front and real thrust behind while holding his outline at all times. Coat short, dense and weather‑resistant. A quality dog, very much fit for function. Unlucky to meet his half sister who was on top form,

 Irish Setters

Post Graduate (2,0)

1st: Kassube and French’s Thendara Hot Diamond and Cararua

Well-balanced 2 yr old dog with good breed type and a pleasing overall shape. Attractive head, good reach of neck and depth of body. Goos feathering, moved soundly with purpose and held his topline well.

2nd: Hignett-Capper, Kapper,Kassube and French’s Cararua Pearl of the North

Quality 2 yr old bitch with a feminine outlook and good coat and condition. Pleasing head and expression, balanced body and quarters. Good hind angulation Moved well, just preferred the overall finish and drive of the winner today.

 Open (3,2 abs)

1st: Cohen’s Lynwood Merry May King with Shushana

Mature, quality dog of excellent breed type. Lovely outline, good head and expression, good ear set , Well laid shoulders and strong neck with good spring of rib and well-made quarters. Well angulated giving strong driving action with good carriage. Pleased to award him BOB

 Golden Retrievers

 Puppy (3,0)

1st: Riley’s Strettonhills Quevega

Very promising 11 month Golden Retriever bitch of pleasing overall type, presenting a balanced and symmetrical outline. Feminine head with kind, intelligent expression, dark eye and good pigmentation. Clean through the neck into well-laid shoulders, with sufficient forechest for age. short-coupled with good spring of rib and a firm topline. Quarters well made with good bend of stifle and neat hocks. Moved soundly and freely with pleasing reach and drive for one so young, carrying herself well. Coat of good texture and colour. A quality youngster with much to like and plenty of scope to mature on. BP

2nd: Pietrykowski ‘s It Takes Two Anarchia Box Wondertemple (Imp Pol)

Another attractive puppy with much to commend. Good breed type, well balanced in outline and shown in pleasing coat. Head of good proportions with a soft, kindly expression. Good length of neck, firm topline and well-carried tail. Nicely ribbed for age with adequate bone and feet. Moved positively, though not quite as settled or finished in outline as the winner today. A promising youngster who should continue to develop well with maturity.

 Junior (1,0)

1st: Pietrykowski ‘s It Takes Two Anarchia Box Wondertemple (Imp Pol)

Post Graduate( 6,1abs)

 1st Henshaw’s Kensesqui Calypso

Well-balanced bitch of good type, presenting a pleasing outline and overall proportions. Good head and expression, with correct eye and alert outlook. Neck of suitable length leading into well-laid shoulders, firm topline and good body for maturity. Moved soundly with purpose, holding shape well on the move. A quality bitch who best fulfilled the requirements of the class today BOB

 2nd Shaw, Robertshaw and Robertshaw’s Aurgentious Melion An Ki At Akenscales JW

Another nice bitch with many breed qualities. Pleasing head and expression, good bone and substance without coarseness. Balanced in outline and shown in good condition. Moved well enough, though not quite as positive or settled as the winner today. A worthy second, with much to like.

 Open (3,1)

 1st Robertshaw’s Akenscales Beau Baron JW

Mature, quality dog with strong breed type and a very pleasing overall picture. Good head proportions, keen expression and correct carriage. Well-constructed through front and rear, with good depth of body, firm topline and balanced angulation. Moved freely and soundly, showing drive and maintaining outline. Presented in excellent condition and handled to advantage.

 2nd Liggins and Hodges’ Silver Passion Glam Fashion At Nunsbrook JW Imp Deu

Stylish and well-presented dogt with good breed character. Pleasing outline, clean neck and topline, with good body and substance. Head and expression appealed and moved soundly in profile. Just preferred the winner for overall balance and finish on the day, but this is a quality exhibit deserving of his placing.

Weimaraner

Junior(1,0)

1st Pilatova’s Sabszky Spilberk

14 month bitch of excellent size and substance without any hint of coarseness. Strong yet refined head with correct proportions, clean chiselling and strong underjaw. Eye of correct shape and colour, giving typical keen expression. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and pronounced fore chest; straight, well‑boned limbs and tight feet. Deep chest with well‑sprung ribs, firm topline good width of thigh and well let down hocks. Covered the ground in profile with long, effortless stride and plenty of drive from behind. Just needs time to fully mature to trouble the best.

Open (3,1abs)

1 Isherwood’s Sh Ch Gunalt Schweppes At Caleydene JW

 A worthy Champion that I have liked since a puppy, Most impressive male who commands attention the moment he enters the ring; presents a picture of strength, nobility and effortless balance demanded by the standard. Classic masculine head with excellent length and proportion, clean skull and strong, well‑filled muzzle, correct bite. Eye of correct shade giving that distinctively intelligent, kind expression. Beautifully arched neck flowing into a firm, level topline and correctly sloping croup, tail set and carried in line. Forehand construction is first class: well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm, prominent forechest, straight, well‑boned forelegs. Chest deep with long ribbing and strong loin. Powerful, well‑angulated hindquarters with broad, well‑muscled thighs and strong hocks. Moved with true Weimaraner purpose: long, easy stride, driving from behind and absolutely true fore and aft, holding his outline at all times. In hard condition and presented to advantage. Delighted to award him the class and Best of Breed and the Group

2nd Pilatova’s Sabszky Svratka JW

Another quality bitcht who could was unlucky to meet 1 on the day. Slightly different in type, a touch lighter framed but still entirely feminine. Well-proportioned head with good length of muzzle and clean cheeks, correct ear set and a kind, alert expression. Strong neck into well laid shoulders; straight front with good bone and tight feet, level topline and well set tail. Deep chest and well‑ribbed body. Strong, well‑angulated hindquarters giving her excellent driving action on the move; tracked true coming and going, just not quite the overall power and ring presence of the winner today.

AVNSC Gundog

Puppy( 3,0abs)

1 Dronsfield’s Vanitonia Spectre oof Whitbraith

Promising 8 month Clumber with a pleasing outline and good breed type. Well-developed for age, with a kind expression, correct head proportions, and good bone. Strong neck leading into well-laid shoulders, with a firm topline and well-carried tail. Body developing nicely with depth and substance appropriate for age. Moved soundly and steadily, showing good reach and drive once settled. Coat in good condition and well presented. A confident, balanced puppy with plenty of potential as he matures.

2 Jones,Butterfly Hunter Brownie

11 month old Attractive young Vizsla with a pleasing outline and good breed type. Balanced head with kind expression and correct ear set. Good reach of neck flowing into well-placed shoulders, with a firm topline and well-carried tail. Body developing well for age, with good depth, muscle tone, and overall balance. Moved soundly with easy, ground-covering action, showing good reach and drive. Coat in excellent condition and presented well. A confident, promising youngster with plenty of quality and maturity still to come. Unlucky to meet such a lovely Clumber

3 Rigby’s Glaniels Enjoy the Silence (Chesepeake Bay Retriever)

Junior (2,1)

1 Starkie and Taylor’s Lucoru Fire up the Night

Promising 14 Month old Spinone with a typical rustic outline and good breed character. Pleasing head with kind, expressive eyes and correct furnishings. Strong neck leading into well-placed shoulders, with a firm topline and good depth of body for age. Well-boned and balanced throughout, showing strength without coarseness. Moved soundly with an easy, purposeful gait and good drive from behind. Coat of correct texture and well presented. A quality youngster with maturity still to come and plenty of potential.

Post Gradate (4,3abs)

1 Starkie and Taylor’s Lucoru Fire up the Night

Open(1,0Abs)

 1st Malin’s Kenzduo Deeply Dallas

Quality dog of good breed type, with a pleasing head and expression. Well balanced in outline, clean through the neck and shoulders, with good depth of chest and strong quarters. Moved soundly and freely, holding his topline well. Presented in good coat and condition.

2nd Rigby’s Sh Ch Chesepi Waco

7-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog ofgood breed type, showing strength, balance, and substance. Masculine head with a keen expression, good skull and muzzle proportions, and well-set ears. Strong neck leading into well-placed shoulders, firm topline, and powerful body with good depth and rib. Well-boned with strong feet and muscular quarters. Moved soundly and steadily with good drive and purpose. Coat of correct texture with suitable density and condition. A solid, workmanlike dog showing maturity, character, and breed quality.

) AV import Register (Open)

1 Taylor’s Pointoak Arrow From de Heart

Quality Portuguese Pointer dog with a strong, athletic outline and good breed type. Masculine head with pleasing expression, good skull and muzzle proportions, and well-set ears. Clean neck leading into well-laid shoulders, with a firm topline and correct tail carriage. Body well developed with good depth, muscle tone, and balance throughout. Stands on good bone with neat feet. Moved soundly and freely, showing reach in front and drive from behind. Coat in good condition and well presented. A balanced, workmanlike dog with much to like.

2 Draj’s Forrest’s Impah into Griffonview

3-year-old Korthals Griffon Bitch of good breed type, showing a balanced, workmanlike outline with correct substance. Feminine head with kind expression, good furnishings, and well-set ears. Strong neck into well-placed shoulders, firm topline, and good depth of body. Well-boned without heaviness, standing on good feet. Moved soundly and steadily with easy, purposeful action and good drive. Coat of correct harsh texture and well presented. A mature, honest bitch with plenty of breed character

AV Gundog Veteran

1 Smith’s Flyenpig Porky Pig JW OSW VW

 8 year-old Labrador dog of good breed type, showing a kind expression and pleasing overall balance. Masculine head with good eye and correct ear placement. Strong neck, well-laid shoulders, level topline, and well-developed body with good depth and substance. Stands on good bone with neat feet and a well-carried tail. Moved soundly and steadily, retaining enthusiasm and drive for his age. Coat in good condition and well presented. A quality veteran with lovely temperament and true Labrador character and not overweight

2 Rigby’s Sh Ch Chesepi Waco (Chesepeake bay Retriever)

3 Dykes SH CH Wansleydale Bedazzled at Caleydene (English Setter)

 Gundog Group

1 Weimaraner Sh Ch Gunalt Schweppes at Caleydene JW

2 Golden Retriever Kenswqui Calypso

3 Portugeuse Pointer Pointoak Arrow From De Heart

4 GSP Montalba Miss Aching

Gundog Puppy Group

1 English Setter Samelen Enchanto at Moorbrook

2Labrador Retriever Wynfaul Bolivar

3 Clumber Spaniel Vanitonia Spectre at Whitbraith

4 Golden Retriever Strettonhills Quevega

 Barbara Stamp

Judge