Tay Valley Gundog Association

TAY VALLEY GUNDOG ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW 11 OCTOBER 2026

It was a great honour to be invited to judge BIS (and Pointers as a replacement judge) at Tay Valley Gundog Association 50 Anniversary show. As their Hon Life President having been involved with the Association since the 1970’s. I was very touched when the Committee asked me to be involved in this way on this special occasion at a very well run and enjoyable show.

POINTERS

J(3, 1 abs)

1. Collins’ MILLPOINT SPREAD YOUR WINGS OVER VABISBRAE Very balanced girl who moved so well, pleasing head, well set ears, kind eye, straight front legs and good feet, deep chest for age, well lad shoulders, strong topline and well angled strong quarters. Moved very well and true with elegance and style.

2. Jamieson’s KANIX UBER TO GLENFINNAN This young boy was very close up and presented a lovely outline, so well constructed overall, good head proportions and expression from well set eyes, straight oval boned forelegs, well constructed shoulders, short coupled and excellent quarters from which he moved with drive when settled. At his first show and he did so well. Must have an exciting future. BP

PG ( 3)

1. Collins’ MILLPOINT SPREAD YOUR WINGS OVER VABISBRAE

2. Scotland’s DALEDANCER VICTOR MCDADE Head well proportioned, kind dark eye, well set ears, length of neck into well laid shoulders, chest of correct width, muscular loin, short in coupling reasonable quarters, moved well with some drive but a tad loose on front today.

3. Frazer’s DROVEBOROUGH’S FOLLOW ME AT FRENETBULL

O ( 3, 1abs)

1. Gerard, Gerrard, Bell & Galloway’s RIOWOOD C’MON IT’S TIME FOR CARMANDINE Just loved her outline so balanced with strength along with graceful curves, true Pointer head with dark pigment and typical expression from dark eye, straight front legs which were well boned, correct width of chest with brisket reaching to elbows, long clean neck leading to very well constructed shoulder assembly, well sprung ribs, short in coupling, muscular loin strong quarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hock from which she moved true with reach in front and drive from the rear as she covered the ground with such grace holding super outline.

2. Collins’ RAIGMORE HERMIA OF VABISBRAE Pleasing head with well shaped eye, dark pigment, muscular neck leading to sloping shoulders, enough bone , well ribbed, strong topline , muscular quarters and moved well both fore and aft but not quite the drive of one today

BIS

What a super lineup for BIS! I was really spoiled for choice and shortlisted 9 exhibits who could have changed placings easily on another day but today I decided on the final move 

 BIS was the Pointer RIOWOOD C’MON IT’D TIME FOR CARMANDINE Stunning girl who stood out in outline and also moved so soundly, true & gracefully with such animation 

RBIS was the Hungarian Vizsla Murray & Parker’s SZELKIRALY’S FOOLPROOF JW who moved true both front and rear in the challenge holding a very balanced elegant outline covering the ground with ease. Masculine well proportioned head with nothing overdone, good expressive eye & well set ears, chest of correct depth and width, enough length of neck leading to well laid shoulders with return of upper arm keeping straight nicely boned legs well under body, level topline and well developed quarters.

G3 was the Spaniel ( Clumber) Another presenting such a balanced outline, so well constructed from well proportioned head with good stop and expression from dark eye, well boned, deep chest, well constructed shoulder assembly, ribs well sprung and correct length leading to powerful quarters from which he moved true both front and rear with drive covering the ground steadily holding a strong topline and tail to present such a sound balanced picture.

G4 was Barbet Leitch’s OLJAFI ANGEL’S DREAM OF SOUTERLIGHT Good size and very balanced, strong head with nicely rounded skull, dark expressive eye, toning beard, well boned straight front, deep chest, short neck leading to well laid shoulder and upper arm, firm topline, strong quarters, moved out so well, true both fore and aft holding topline and steadily covering the ground.

AV Special Beginners (13, 3 abs)

1. Leitch’s OLJAFI ANGEL’S DREAM OF SOUTERLIGHT ( Barbet)

2. Collins’ MILLPOINT SPREAD YOUR WINGS OVER VABISBRAE ( Pointer)

3. Williamson’s PONFEIGH TOP NOTCH WITH DAWNRYAN ( Retriever Golden)

AV PG ( 18, 8 abs)

1. Mcalpine’s DRUMKILTY ZARITA ( Retriever Golden)Very balanced with true Golden head and soft expression, dark pigment, straight well boned forelegs, tight feet, well laid shoulder with correct return of upper arm, deep chest, well ribbed, short coupled, strong well angled rear and well set tail which she held level from firm topline as she covered the ground true both front and rear with good reach and drive.

2. Wilkinson’s ZAROZINIA CARN TUILE JW ( GSP) Lots to like about this girl, nice example of the breed ,very balanced outline, clean cut head with expressive dark eye, straight bone, compact feet, well laid shoulders with good length of upper arm, short firm back and nicely angled quarters, moved well.

3. Mcgrory’s JAVAL SAME OLD SCENE WITH FUORIDITESTA ( Italian Spinone)

AV Open ( 14, 7 abs)

1. Angus’ EDELMIDPOINT NATIVE RIVER THROUGH CALMERELL JW Shcex Osw (GSP) This boy presented a very balanced outline and was very well constructed throughout from well proportioned clean masculine head with nothing overdone through good length of clean neck and excellent shoulders & upper arm to strong well muscled quarters with good bend of stifle, moved true with good front extension and strong drive from the rear.

2. Lawton’s QUEBAIKEI ACCOSSATO FOR OAKLAW ( Italian Spinone) Well coated with nicely balanced head, kind eye, well set ears, strong neck , well laid shoulders, deep chest, strong boned forelegs, correct topline, broad croup, well bent stifle and moved true covering the ground with ease.

3. Lawton’s QUEDAIKEI HEATHER N HONEY FOR OAKLAW ( Italian Spinone)

AV Champion ( 11, 7 abs)

Super group of worthy Champions

1. Smith’s SH CH PEARKIM POKEMON AT LUANSHYA JW VW ( Spaniel Cocker) I have judged this boy over the years and at nine and a half years old he is a credit to his owner and truly belies his years. He has everything I look for in a Cocker Spaniel and is full of breed type, presents a very balanced outline , super head with soft expression, straight front with strong bone, super shoulder assembly from clean muscular neck, compact body , depth of chest and well ribbed, strong quarters with well bent stifle and short hock and he moves so true with such drive and animation with tail wagging all the way. A true “ merry” Cocker!

2. Logie & Braidwood’s SH CH ALBADHU PAWSITIVE VIBES JW VW ( Large Munsterlander) This girl was very unlucky to meet 1 in such form as she is a very well constructed and balanced example of the breed, well proportioned head with tight dark eye, deep and good width of chest, well boned, strong neck in to well laid shoulders, balanced body proportions, firm back and well muscled quarters with well let down hocks, moved true both front and rear covering the ground smoothly.

3. Mason & Clubb’s SH CH OROSHAZA LUCY LOCKET ( Hungarian Vizsla)

E Anne Orzel ( Judge)