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The latest hot news from the Maursett Kennels about our Clumber Spaniels, German Wirehaired Pointers and other breeds.
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21 February 2010 - Bracco Italiano - Maureen and Tony are both on the Committee of the Bracco Italiano Society and Maureen has taken over as Acting Secretary until the next AGM. The breed club held its Open Show at Overseal in Derbshire and it was a great success. There was plenty of good food and a great friendly atmosphere. In spite of the inclement weather (there were heavy snow falls in the North of England), most managed to get to the venue after we had delayed judging for 15 minutes - even the Kennel Club Field Officer managed to get there from Chesterfield, and seemed more than satisfied with the way things were handled.24th January 2010 - German Wirehaired Pointers - Tony judges GWPs at Manchester Championship Show. He is delighted by the high quality entry and awarded Best Dog and Best of Breed to the Pinkerton's Ch Dutch Ch Freddy vom Kapellenhof at Bareve (Imp), who went on to get Group 4. Reserve Best Dog was O'Connor's Sh Ch Karlejay Gump You've Got Mail JW ShCM. Turning to the bitches, Tony awarded Best Bitch to the McCullough's Kimmax Ayscha JW and Reserve Best Bitch (and Best Puppy in Breed) to Ellis's Normbar Lindsay. Click here or on the following icon to view Tony's judges report as a pdf file:
1st January 2010 - may we be among the first to wish you a Happy New Year and every success in 2010. We look forward to meeting up with you in the year ahead. 12th December 2009 - Clumber Spaniels: breed specialist Margaret Cordwell judged Clumber Spaniels at LKA and The Stig (Jubilwell Riff Raff for Maursett) finished the year in style by winning the Limit Dog class. |
Whilst the rain outside was rather depressing, the atmosphere in the hall was tremendous and all credit must go to the Committee for their hard work behind the scenes and to the exhibitors for making this day such an enjoyable one. I was most impressed with the overall quality of the exhibits and the line up for my Best in Show was outstanding – nearly 40 dogs remained for the final selection which was a great honour to judge. I was able to shortlist some exceptional dogs. Tony awarded Best in Show to Rees & Scott’s Pharaoh Hound, Ch & Am Ch K’Azar Ggtu Ty at Talkaccatur. A super dog presented in excellent condition. Keen, alert expression, chiselled face, good eyes and correct ear set. Strong, well muscled, and moved elegantly but with power. Res Best in Show went to Rose & Williams’ Pointer, Ridanflight Rangiora. Fabulous bitch in prime condition with tremendous muscle, so important these days, with attention being given to dogs being fit for purpose. Beautiful dish face, good dark eye, correct bite, good topline held on the move. Another super line up turned out for the Best Puppy award, with my Best Puppy in Show going to Lawler’s ESS Roqfolly Devil’s Disciple. Good conformation and characteristic expression from a very pleasing head, good neck and correct overall size giving a stunning appearance. Moved true for and aft and clearly will have a tremendous and exciting career ahead which I will follow with interest. Reserve Best Puppy in Show was Stafford’s Bichon Frise Vanitonia Takin Back My Love at Louisianna. Those who know me well, know that I have a soft spot for this breed and this one did not disappoint. Good head and eyes, overall conformation was excellent and consequently moves with drive. This young, quality bitch, so typical from this kennel, demonstrated great enthusiasm at this tender age even at the end of a long day at the show. |
14th November 2009 - Clumber Spaniels: what a day for the Maursett Mob as breed specialist Walter Lucas (Lubyrnetyre) judged the breed at the Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Championship Show. Gerry and Lyndsey Steele's Maursett Morna of Stonielea (Morna) won Best Puppy, Best Bitch topping this off with Best of Breed, where she took on another one of our breeding who had gone Best Dog. Our congratulations to Gerry and Lyndsey who must have been as delighted as we were.
photos by Eileen Sutherland (Eilandon)
German Wirehaired Pointers: meanwhile, the show planners were kind to us as we were able to watch the Bracco Italiano judging in one adjacent ring and the GWP judging in the other. It was fantastic to see Mrs J Ford, a breed specialist judge, select Normbar Lindsay (owned by Norma Ellis) as Best GWP Puppy and then to hear that she went on to get Group 4 in the Puppy Group - Lindsay is a granddaughter of our own Sh Ch Normbar Coleen of Maursett and daughter of Sh Ch Maursett Marelda via Normbar.
30th October 2009 - Tony is appointed by the General Committee of The Kennel Club as the new representative on the Kennel Club Shows Liaison Council for Area 5 - North East. Tony is looking forward to his new role and to hearing from any show societies who may have issues they wish him to bring to the notice of the Liaison Council (he can be contacted securely through the Contact Us page on this site). The Liaison Council considers matters arising, discussion items and proposed amendments to Regulations.
