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German Shorthaired Pointer

Kara

4 Breeds Developed to Suit Hunters’ Needs - Georgina Byrne6 Comparisons of the Breed Standards20 How I see the development of the GSP in the last 33 years Raylene Smith21 GSP Pictorial22 GSP sketches - Lyn Mansfield24 The Versatile Wire Haired Pointer in Australia - Mandy Atkinson/Not Trendy, He’s A Hunter26 Ancestry/Background of the German Wirehaired Pointer30 A Brief History of the Brittany32 An Unusual Gundog - A R Maver33 The Brittany Club in NZ - Chrissie Hill34 The Brittany - Peter Marsh36 Judging the Brittany - Dorothy Macdonald38 Judging The Large Munsterlander -Tracie Edwards40 LMs from the National DOG archives


Kara’s Storywith special thanks to every contributor

BIS American Champion and Canadian Champion Laden Fields Knusprig Kareela JH (imp USA)

Sire: MBISS Am & Can Ch Bulkley Nectemere Nectimide SH NRDDam: Am Ch Laden Field’s Wild Wind

Bred by Bruce Ladenheim, Anna-Marie Berson and Alan BersonOwned by Christine Cunningham and Peter Serle, Knusprig GSPs, Australia.

Kara was born in Maryland, USA in January 2009 with a stunning pedigree full of wonderful show and field accomplished German Shorthaired Pointers long admired by a certain lady from Australia. When Kara was 8 weeks old, the Aussie lady came to visit. Kara liked the look of her. She raced to the edge of the x-pen to say hello every time she saw her. The lady put Kara on a table and felt her all over. Other people put Kara on the table and the lady took photos. The lady played

with Kara and watched her run around the back yard with her litter mates. She liked what saw. Money changed hands and Kara had a new name and a new future, a long way away from Maryland.

Kara went to live with her sire’s breeder and owner, Greg Hostetter, until she was “ready”.

On her 6 months birthday, Greg took Kara into the show ring. She won back to back majors on her first 2 days. Greg rang the lady in Australia. She cheered.

Kara finished her American Championship with 4 majors and Best of Breed over Specials.

Greg took Kara to Canada. She gained her Canadian Championship winning Best Opposite Sex over Specials twice and Best Puppy in Group.

Kara went to The Garden aged 12 months with Michelle Scott and the lady from Australia came to watch. True to the family tradition of several generations of WKC Best of Breed and Award of Merit forebears, Kara made the cut. The lady from Australia rang her man in Australia. Everyone cheered.

Kara left the show world and headed into the field with Judy Zeigler for the best fun a GSP can have. Judy steered Kara to her Junior Hunter title with four straight passes. Now she was “ready”.

Kara arrived in Australia in 2011. Her first show was Canberra Royal where she won Runner-up to Best of Breed with Craig Hatzikiriakos under FCI Gundog specialist, Dr Tomas Jakkel from Hungary.

And then .... 3 months later, Kara won Best in Show with Christine, the lady from Australia, under Hound and Gundog specialist, Dr Margaret Giles, breeder of the 1999 Sydney Royal Best in Show.

Christine and Peter rang Greg and together they cheered. “She has never put a foot wrong.”Kara had French Toast for breakfast. Life’s good Downunder. To be continued .........................

BREEDS DEVELOPED TO SUIT HUNTERS’ NEEDS An extract from Der Deutsch-Kurzhaar (The German

Shorthaired Pointer) by Georgina Byrne

In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, breeding and selection of dogs to suit the changing needs of hunters in Great Britain and continental Europe, produced a wide range of animals which have developed into the distinctive gundog breeds.

The use of firearms in hunting and the break up of many of the large middle European estates after the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars influenced the selection of dogs considered suitable for contemporary hunting.

The Middle Europeans found their requirements best served by a dog which would hunt, point, retrieve and follow blood scent: an all-purpose gundog.

The degree to which such dogs as the “Spanish Pointer”, the German Schweisshund, foxhounds and less clearly defined stock was used, cannot be accurately determined.

By the mid-eighteenth century, the gun was an established means of killing game birds (the double barrelled flintlock was invented in 1750), although nets were still used. Tanzer (1734) as quoted by Meredith-Hardy, described the Pointers of the time: “The sort of dog that is used is white and brown marked or white and speckled or brown spotted and the taller and stronger, the better the dog, so that he can take the scent high, for pointing dogs should always hunt with their noses high in the air.”

It is thought that the first pointers were taken to England by British officers returning from the war of the Spanish succession which ended in 1713. The fact that the first German Shorthaired Pointers registered in England (apart from the group brought from Germany for exhibition and return in 1887) arrived in the company of officers returning after World War II is an amusing coincidence.

Most GSP books include the “Spanish Pointer” as one of the precursors of the GSP. C Bede Maxwell in her book, The Truth About Sporting Dogs, cast some doubt on the existence today of such a breed (the “Burgos Setter”) said to be ancient in origin, and “pure” in breeding stock. A German, Conrad Heresvach, wrote in 1570 (Meredith-Hardy) of the use of Spanish dogs in finding such game as partridges and hares.

There may, however, have been other sources of breeding stock from which the English and the Germans developed their own distinctive pointing breeds. MeredithHardy wrote that eighteenth century German hunters followed the custom of addressing their pointing dogs in French, which indicates that their dogs had been bred and/or had their early training in France.

A 1713 painting of two Pointer bitches owned by Lord Burlington shows one dog with a distinctive ticked coat, such as that which is often seen in the modern GSP, and the other of typical modern Pointer colouration. Both bitches appear to be reasonably long in leg and neither seems throaty or coarse as the Spanish Pointers of the time were said to be.

H F Seiger stated that the early German hunting dogs, according to research by Dr Kleeman, were derived from dogs imported largely from France, Spain and Italy - the lighter framed animals being French and the heavier from Spain.

Maxwell (1965) mentioned Old Spanish, combined with a St Hubert Hound, a progenitor of scenting hounds, as being behind the German Shorthaired Pointer. She also mentioned the Foxhound outcross to the English Pointer as a provider of greater elegance and speed, plus a greater variety of coat colour and pattern.

Meredith-Hardy quoted the famed Pointer man, William Arkwright, on the subject of the Foxhound/Pointer cross:

“Let me repeat that to cross a pointing breed with a non-pointing breed is to reduce the pointing instinct by one half and therefore in breaking the mongrels, the pointing that should come naturally has to be taught by severe and “laborious lessons. The same applies even more so, to “backing”.

The reason why the (solid) black breed of Pointers at the present day surpasses the pied breeds is that THEY HAVEN’T BEEN CROSSED” (author’s emphasis).

This quote is of particular interest to the student of GSP history, for it was the solid black Arkwright Pointer that was chosen by German breeders in the first decade of the twentieth century to improve the still developing breed in Germany.

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BRITTANY

History: General Appearance: Smallest of the pointing breeds. The Brittany is a dog with a Continental spaniel-type head (braccoide in French) and a short or non-existent tail. Built harmoniously on a solid but not weighty frame. The whole is compact and well knit, without undue heaviness, while staying sufficiently elegant. The dog is vigorous, the look is bright and the expression intelligent. The general aspect is cobby, full of energy, having conserved in the course of its evolution the short-coupled model sought after and fixed by those having recreated the breed.

Important proportions:- The skull is longer than the muzzle, with a ratio of 3:2.- The head is in proportion to the body.- The depth of chest, from the withes to brisket, is slightly less than half the height of the dog.- The scapulo-ischial length (from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttocks) is equal to the height at the withers (the dog fits in a square).Characteristics: A versatile pointing dog, for any game on any terrain, precocious in revealing its hunting passion. Remarkable in its searching for game, its gait, its scenting ability, it’s ranging in the field, its spontaneity and the duration of pointing, its retrieving and its aptitude for training.Temperament: A dog adapting itself to any environment, sociable, with an intelligent and attentive expression, mentally balanced.

Head And Skull: The features are finely chiselled. The skin fits tightly.

Cranial region: Slightly rounded as seen from the front or the side. Seen from above, the lateral surfaces are slightly convex. The top lines of the head and the muzzle are parallel. The width of the skull between the zygomatic arches is less than its length. The supercilliary arches are not prominent but form a slightly rounded curve. The frontal furrow as well as the sagittal crest are slightly defined. The stop is moderate. The occipital crest as well as the zygomatic arches are moderately defined.

Facial region:Nose: Large, with very wide, humid and well-opened nostrils, of a colour in harmony with that of the coat, as is the case of the edges of the eyelids and natural orifices.Muzzle: Straight, with lateral surfaces practically parallel.Lips: Not loose, not very large, relatively thin and fitting tightly. The lower is discreetly masked by the upper whose contour bends progressively until reaching the commisure, which is not too apparent and tightly closed. The whole is free of depigmentation.Cheeks: Not heavy, the skin fitting tightly.

Eyes: Slightly oblique. With an intelligent, soft and frank expression. Somewhat oval, not protruding, with fine, well pigmented, tightly fitting eyelids. The colour of the iris is in keeping with the colour of the coat, preferably dark. Eye expression coupled with upward movement of the base of the ears gives rise to the true Brittany expression.

LARGE MUNSTERLANDER

History: General Appearance: Alert and energetic, with strong muscular body, having good movement with drive.

Characteristics: Multi-purpose gundog, ideal for the rough shooter. Excellent nose, staying power, and works equally well on land and in water. A keen worker, easily taught.

Temperament: Loyal, affectionate and trustworthy.

Head And Skull: Well proportioned to body, elongated.

Skull sufficiently broad, slightly rounded, with no pronounced occiput. Strong jaw muscles, well formed black nose, wide soft nostrils, slight rise from the nasal bone to the forehead but no pronounced stop. Lips slightly rounded, and well fitting.

Eyes: Intelligent, medium size, dark brown, not deep set or protruding. No haw showing.


GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

History: General Appearance: A dog of noble and balanced appearance, the conformation of which ensures strength, endurance and speed. Proud attitude, smooth outlines, lean head, well carried tail, firm shiny coat and well reaching, harmonious strides emphasise its nobility.

Characteristics: Not Specified.

Temperament: Firm, balanced, reliable, restrained temperament. Neither nervous, nor shy or aggressive.

Head And Skull: Lean, well defined, neither too light nor too heavy; as to strength and length it matches the substance and the sex of the dog.Skull: Moderately wide, flatly rounded, scarcely pronounced occipital bone, front furrow not too deep, noticeably developed superciliary ridges. Stop: Moderately developed

ForefaceNose: Somewhat protruding. Nostrils sufficiently wide, broad and mobile. Basically brown, however black in black or black roan dogs. A flesh-coloured or spotted nose is only permissible in dogs with white as a basic colour.Muzzle: Long, broad, deep and strong in order to enable the dog’s correct carrying of game. Viewed from the side the nasal bridge shows a slight curvature in all transitions from a nobly constructed ram’s nose to a slight rise above the straight line, more prominent in the males. A totally straight nasal bridge, although still acceptable, is less attractive; a concave bridge (dish-face) is a serious fault.Flews: Tight fitting, not too pendulous, good pigmentation. The naso-labial line slopes almost vertically and then continues in a flat arch to the moderately pronounced corner of the lips.Cheeks: Strong, well muscled.

Eyes: Of medium size, neither protruding nor deep set. The ideal colour is dark brown. Eyelids tight fitting.

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER

History: General Appearance: A pointing dog of noble appearance, with harsh coat completely protecting the skin, with an attentive expression full of energy. The movement should be powerful, ground covering, flowing and harmonious.Important proportions: The length of the body and the height at withers should be as equal as possible. The length of the body may exceed the height at withers by up to 3 cm.

Characteristics: The German Wirehaired Pointer is a versatile working gundog that must possess all the dispositions asked for the breed. He must be usable for all the work in the field, in the woods and in the water before and after the shot.

Temperament: Firm, self controlled, well-balanced, without shyness of game, neither sensitive when shots are fired nor shy or aggressive.

Head And Skull: Head: In proportion to the size and sex of the dog. Lines of head slightly diverging.

Skull: Flat ,slightly rounded at the sides only, moderately broad, pronounced superciliary ridges.

Stop: Clearly visibly pronounced.Nose: Strongly pigmented corresponding to the colour of the coat. Nostrils well opened.Muzzle: Long, broad, strong, deep. Slight roman nose.Lips: Thick, close fitting, not overhanging. Well pigmented corresponding to the colour of the coat.

Eyes: As dark as possible, neither too deep set nor protruding, with an alert, lively expression. Eyerims well pigmented and close fitting.

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Ears: Set high, triangular in shape, relatively large and rather short, (drawn forward, the tip of the ear reaches the stop). Partially covered with wavy hair, especially in the upper part, the extremity being covered by short hair. Always quite mobile when the dog is attentive or in action.

Mouth: The teeth are set square to the jaws and form a complete and healthy set. Scissor bite.

Neck: Of medium length and well muscled, in the form of a slightly curved, never arched, truncated cone. Set smoothly to the shoulders and without dewlap.

Forequarters: Limbs well posed. Joints flexible and sturdy.Shoulder: Mobile, long (30% of the height at the withers), close to the body with thick muscle. Its slope is that of a galloper, between 55 and 60 degrees from the horizontal. The tips of the shoulder blades are separated by 5cm (2”).Upper arm: Heavy, thick and very muscular. It is slightly longer than the shoulder blade. The scapulo-humeral angle (between the shoulder blade and the upper arm) is between 115 and 120 degrees.Forearm: Muscular and clean. Slightly longer than the upper arm. It should be practically perpendicular to the ground.Elbow: Close to the body - neither in nor out.Pastern: Solid while maintaining a certain flexibility, slightly oblique (between 15 and 20 degrees from the vertical).

Body: Topline: Level to the loins and the beginning of the croup.Withers: Sufficiently mobile and hardly protruding, without being loaded.Back: Straight, short and rigid, well coupled.Loin: Short, broad and muscular.Hips: Very slightly slanting, broad and muscular.

Chest: Let down to elbow level, broad with ribs well sprung but not barrel chested. Sternum wide and scarcely rising towards the rear. The rearmost ribs long and supple.Abdomen: Slightly tucked up.Flank: Slightly rising and short.

Hindquarters: Limbs well poised and parallel when seen from behind.Thigh: Important with thick and bulging muscles. It should be slanted between 70 and 75 degrees from the horizontal.Lower thigh: Very slightly longer than the thigh with clean, bulging muscles. Broad in the upper part, diminishing gradually in size towards its junction with the hock. The angle between the upper thigh and lower thigh is close to 130 degrees.Hips: Lower than the withers, slightly prominent. The points of the hips are level with the back. Upper thigh: Broad and well let down.Hock: Clean, with visible tendons.Rear pastern: Solid, nearly vertical when seen from the side.

Ears: Broad and set high, lying flat and close to the head, with a rounded tip. Hair on the ears should be long, extending beyond the tip.

Mouth: Strong and sound, with well developed teeth, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. Upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Neck: Strong muscular, slightly arched, joining the shoulder and chest smoothly.

Forequarters: Chest, wide and with good depth of brisket. Shoulders laid well back, forelegs straight, pastern strong.

Body - Firm strong back, short coupled. Slightly higher at the shoulders, sloping smoothly towards the croup and tail. Wide well muscled loin. Wide croup. Ribs well sprung, deep and reaching well up to the loins. Taut abdomen, slightly tucked up.

Length of body, measured from point of shoulder to point of buttock should, ideally, be equal to height at withers, but may exceed height at withers by 2 cm.

Hindquarters: Hips broad. Well muscled thighs, well turned stifles, hocks well let down. Dewclaws should be removed.


Ears: Moderately long, set on high and broad, flat and without twisting hanging down close to the head, bluntly rounded at the tip. Neither too fleshy nor too thin. When brought forward they should reach to approximately the corner of the lips.

Mouth: Strong jaws with a perfect, regular scissor bite. The upper incisors should reach over the lower incisors without a gap and the teeth should be positioned vertically in the jaws. 42 sound teeth, in accordance with the teeth formula.

Neck: Length in harmony with the general appearance of the dog, progressively thickening towards the body. Very muscular and slightly crested nape. Tight fitting skin of throat.

Forequarters: General appearance: Viewed from the front, straight and parallel; viewed from the side, the legs are well placed under the body.Shoulders: Shoulder blades well laid back, well attached to chest, and strongly muscled. Shoulder blade and upper arm well angulated.Upper arm: As long as possible, well muscled and dry.Elbow: Close but not too tight to body, neither turned in or out, well set back.Forearm: Straight and sufficiently muscled. Strong bone, not too coarse.Pastern joint: StrongPastern: Minimal angulation of pastern and forearm, never standing upright.

Body: Topline: Straight and slightly sloping.

Withers: Well definedBack: Firm and muscular. Vertebral processes should be covered by muscles.Loin: Short, broad, muscular, straight or slightly arched. Transition from back to loin tight and well knit.Croup: Broad and long enough, not abruptly slanting, but slightly slanting towards the tail, well muscled.

Chest: Somewhat deeper than broad with well defined forechest, with the sternum reaching back as far as possible. Sternum and elbow joint on the same level. Ribs well sprung, neither flat nor barrel-shaped. False ribs reaching well down.Underline: With elegant arch, slightly tucked up towards rear, dry.

Hindquarters: General appearance: Viewed from behind straight and parallel. Good angulation in stifles and hocks, strong bone.Upper thigh: Long, broad and muscular, with good angulation between pelvis and femur.Stifle: Strong, with good angulation of upper and lower thigh.Lower thigh: Long, muscular with clearly visible tendons. Good angulation between lower thigh and hocks.

Hock joint: Strong. Hocks: Strong, vertical.

Ears: Of medium size, set on high and wide, not twisted.

Mouth: Large teeth. Powerful jaws with a regular, complete scissor bite with the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. 42 teeth according to the dentition formula.

Neck: Of medium length, strongly muscled. Slightly arched napeline, clean cut throat, no dewlap.

Forequarters: Viewed from the front, straight and parallel, viewed from the side, legs set well under the body. The distance from the elbows to the ground to be approximately equal to the distance from the elbows to the withers.

Shoulders: Well laid back, sloping shoulder blade, strongly muscled. Forming a good angle together with the upper arm. Upper Arm: As long as possible, with well developed, lean muscles.Elbows: Close to the body, neither turning in nor out. Good angulation between upper arm and forearm.Forearm: Lean, set perpendicular, strong bones.Carpal Joint: Strong.Pasterns: Slightly sloping

Body: Topline: Slightly sloping from the withers in a straight line.Withers: Pronounced.Back: Firm, well muscled.

Loins: Short, broad, muscular loin region.

Croup: Long and broad , slightly sloping and well muscled. Broad pelvis.

Chest: Broad and deep with well developed forechest, the breastbone reaching as far back as possible. Ribs well arched.Underline and belly: Slight tuck-up towards the rear in an elegant curve.

Hindquarters: Viewed from behind, straight and parallel. Well angulated at the stifles and the hocks. Strong bones.Upper Thigh: Long, broad, muscular with good angulation between pelvis and upper thigh.Stifle: Strong, with good angulation between upper and lower thigh.Lower Thigh: Long, muscular and sinewy.

Hocks: Short, perpendicular to the ground.

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Feet: The forefeet are rather round, toes tight, pads firm, toenails short. The hind feet are longer than the forefeet, whilst maintaining the same characteristics.

Tail: Set high, carried horizontally (or slightly lowered), often lively when the dog is attentive or in action. The Brittany can be born tailless or with a very short tail. When the tail is docked the ideal length is from 3 to 6 cm, the docked tail should not exceed 10cm.

Gait/Movement: The different gaits are easy but powerful, even and lively. The legs move straight without exaggerated bouncing of the body and without rolling, the top line staying level. The canter is the most common gait in the field, the strides are rapid and of medium length, the hind legs having little extension to the rear (collected canter).

Coat: Skin: Fine, tight fitting and well pigmented. Hair: The coat is fine but not silky, lying flat on the body or with a slight hint of a wave. Never curly. Short on the head and the front of the limbs. The hind part of the latter has a heavier coat, furnished with abundant feathering, diminishing along their length down to the carpus (wrist) or the tarsus (hock), or even lower.

Colour: White and orange, white and black, white and liver with more or less extensive irregular white patches. Piebald or roan, sometimes with ticking on the top and sides of the muzzle or the limbs. Equally, in the case of tricolour coats, with tan spotting (orange to dark tan) on the top and sides of the muzzle, over the eyes, on the limbs, on the chest and over the base of the tail. A narrow blaze is desirable with any colour of coat. A self coloured coat is not allowed.

Sizes: Height at the wither:Males 48 cms minimum (18.9 ins) with a tolerance of 1cms (0.4 ins). 51 cms maximum (20.1 ins) with a tolerance of 1 cms (0.4 ins). Ideal height 49 to 50 cms (19.3-19.7 ins)Females 47 cms minimum (18.5 ins) with a tolerance of 1 cms (0.4 ins) 50 cms maximum (20.1 ins) with a tolerance of 1 cms (0.4 ins). Ideal height 48 to 49 cms (18.9-19.3 ins).

Feet: Tight, moderately rounded and well knuckled with dense hair between the toes, well padded. Strong nails.

Tail: Docked: Docking of tip of tail optional.Undocked: Well set on, in line with the back. Base thick, tapering evenly towards the tip, well feathered. It should be carried horizontally or curved slightly upwards.

Gait/Movement: Free, long-striding, springy gait

Coat: Hair long and dense, but not curly or coarse. Well feathered on front and hindlegs and on tail, more so in dogs than in bitches. Hair must lie short and smooth on the head.

Colour: Head solid black, white blaze, snip or star allowed. Body white or blue roan with black patches, flecked, ticked, or combination of these.

Sizes: Height:Dogs 60-65 cms (23.5-25.5 ins)Bitches 58-63 cms (23-25 ins)


Feet: Round to spoon shaped, with well tight and adequately arched toes. Strong toenails. Tough, resistant pads. Feet set parallel, neither turned in nor out, in stance as well as movement.

Tail: Set high, strong at the root and then tapering, of medium length. About halfway docked for hunting purposes. At rest hanging down; in movement horizontal, neither carried too high above the backline nor extremely bent. (In countries where the tail docking is prohibited by law, the tail can remain in its natural shape. It should reach as far as the hocks and be carried straight or slightly sabre tail fashion).

Gait/Movement: Well extended strides, with forceful propulsion from the hindquarters and adequate reach of the forelimbs. Front and hind legs moving straight and parallel. The dog is carrying himself in a proud attitude. Pacing gait is not desirable.

Coat: Skin: Close and tight, not wrinkly.Texture: Short and dense, rough and hard to the touch. Somewhat thinner and shorter on the head and ears, not remarkably longer at the underside of the tail. Should cover the whole body.

Colour: Solid brown, without markings.Brown with small white or flecked markings at chest and legs.Dark brown roan, with brown head, brown patches or specks. The basic colour of such a dog is not brown mixed with white or white with brown, but the coat shows such an even intensive mixture of brown and white which results in that kind of inconspicuous exterior of the dog ever so valuable for the practical hunt. At the inner sides of the hindlegs as well as the tip of the tail the colour is often lighter.Light brown roan with brown head, brown patches, specks or without patches. In this colouring the brown hairs are fewer, the white hairs are predominant.White with brown head markings, brown patches or specks.Black colour in the same nuances as the brown, respectively the brown roan colours.Yellow tan markings are permissible.Blaze, fleck and speckles flews are permissible.

Sizes: Height at the withers:Dogs 62-66 cms Bitches 58-63 cms

Feet: Oval-round with well knit toes and sufficiently thick, tough, robust and well-pigmented pads. They are set parallel, neither turning in nor out in stance or when moving.

Tail: Following the topline, carried as horizontally as possible or slightly raised, but not steep. Neither too thick or too thin. Docked for the hunting purposes. (In countries where docking is prohibited by law, the tail may be left natural. It should reach to the hocks and should be carried straight or slightly sabre-like.)

Gait/Movement: Covering lots of ground, with good reach and drive, parallel coming and going; with upstanding posture.

Coat: Skin: Tight, close fitting, without folds.Wirehaired, harsh, flat lying and dense. Outer coat approximately 2 to 4 cm long; dense water resistant undercoat. The outlines of the body may not be obscured by longer coat. Through its harshness and density it should provide as good protection against weather and injuries as possible. The lower parts of the legs, as well as the lower region of the brisket and the belly, should be shorter but densely coated, the head and the ears to be shorter and at the same time denser but never softer coated. Pronounced eyebrows and a well developed not too long, as harsh as possible beard emphasise the determined expression.

Colour: Brown roan with or without patches. Black roan with or without patches. Brown with or without white chest patch. Light roan. No other colour permitted.

Sizes: Height at the withers -Dogs: 61 to 68 cms Bitches: 57 to 64 cms


CRUISER STILL MAKING AN IMPACTWINNER OF 15 BEST IN SHOW & 74 BEST IN GROUP

GR CH & CAN CH FLOWER CREEK TAKN CARE OF BUSINESS( IMP USA)

NOT ONLY A TOP SHOW DOG, ALSO A PRODUCER

Three Champions to date BIG & BIS winners,

also Top Gundog Puppy & Top GSP Puppy winner.

HEIDERST KENNELS Raylene & Liat O’Malley

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TOP GUNDOG IN SA - 2008, 2009, 2010, (DOLPS)

TOP GSP – 2008, 2009, 2010 (GSP Club of SA)

TOP GUNDOG - 2008, 2009, 2010 (Gundog Club of SA]

Leading 2011 for Top Gundog SA and Top GSP all breeds (dolps)

Currently # 4 All Breeds in SA[DOLPS]

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BREEDERS OF - 23 individual Best In Show & 21 individual Specialty Best In Show winners

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Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.

Character: Timidity, shifty eyed.Head planes: Somewhat divergent.Nose: Very slightly de-pigmented, interior of the nostrils de-pigmented.Teeth: Pincer bite, teeth out of line.Muzzle: Pinched or snipy.Lips: Heavy, pendulous, upper lip covering the lower either insufficiently or excessively.Eyes: Prominent, round or almond shaped.Ears: Hung too low or falling away too sharply.Back: Arched or saddle back.Croup: Too narrow or falling away too sharply.Abdomen: Bulky or too tucked up (whippety).Feet: Splayed, too round or too long.Neck: Heavy and lacking reach.Loin: Long, narrow, weak.Flank: Too hollow, often accompanied by a weak loin lacking breadth.Limbs: Insufficient bone. Out at the elbows, pigeon toed, slew feet.Coat: Not heavy enough on the body.

SERIOUS FAULTSBehaviour: Sluggish.Skull: Zygomatic arches are too prominent, stop very pronounced, superciliary arches too prominent.Eyes: Light, mean look, haw-like expression.Neck: Excessively long, distinct dewlap.Gait: Poor mover.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTSAny fault in temperament such as snapping, aggressiveness towards dog or man or excessive shyness.Lack of type: Insufficient breed characteristics, which means the animal on the whole doesn’t resemble other samples of the breed.Height: Outside the limits defined by the standard.Head planes: Marked convergence. “ Abnormal markings: White spot on the ear or eye in a white patch.Eyes: Very light in colour, heterochromia (eyes of different colours), squinting entropion, ectropian.Jaws: Overshot or undershot mouth.Teeth: The first premolars of both jaws and the last molars of the lower jaw are considered to be without importance. Can only be permitted the absence of 2 PM2 or 1 PM2 and 1 PM3. Contiguous absence of these two teeth (PM2 and PM3) is eliminating. Absence of any other tooth is also eliminating.Pigmentation: Distinct un-pigmented areas on the nose or eyelids.Presence of dewclaws, even if rudimentary.Serious morphological anomaly.Last Updated: 2 Jul 2009Copyright © 2011 Australian National Kennel Councilreproduced with permission

Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.Notes: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.Last Updated: 22 May 2009reproduced with permission


Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.Faults in attitude, not according or typical to gender.Muzzle too shortFlews too heavy or too thinFrom the total of 4 PM 1 and 2 m3 only two teeth may be missing.Eyes too light. Yellowish, bird of prey eyes.Ears too long, too short, too heavy, set on too narrow or twisted.Loose skin at throat.Slight roach back.Rump (croup) too short.Chest too deep.Tail strongly bent or carried too high above the topline.Elbows turned in or out. Feet turned in or out. Forelegs standing close or wide.Hindquarters too straight.Slightly bow-legged, slightly cow-hocked or close hocks.

SERIOUS FAULTSClumsy, lymphatic, coarse conformation.Marked stop.Flesh-coloured or flecked nose (except when basic colour of coat is white).Snipy muzzle, concave bridge of the nose (dishface).Pincer bite or partial pincer bite.Distinct roach back, slight swayback.Considerable lack in depth of chest. Poorly developed forechest. Ribs too flat or barrel shaped.Distinctly turned in or out elbows.Weak and down on pasterns.Pastern totally verticalDistinctly cow-hocked or bow-legged, in stance as well as in movement.Overbuilt hindquarters.Flat feet.Spread toes.Clumsy gait.Deviation of more than 2 cm from the given height at the withers.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTSDistinctly non-typical gender characteristics.Absence of more than 2 teeth from the total of 4 PM1 and 2M3. Absence of 1 tooth or more other than PM1 and M3.Non visible teeth have to be considered as missing.Overshot or undershot bite, wry mouth as well as all intergrades.Any surplus teeth arranged outside the dental arch.Cleft palate and hare lip.Excessively loose eyelids, ectropian, entropian, distichiasis (double row of eyelashes).Excessive swayback, malformation of the spine.Any malformation of the chest, e.g. clipped sternum (short sternum blending abruptly into the abdominal line).Rear dewclaws with or without bony skeleton.Weak character.Last Updated: 2 Jul 2009Copyright © 2011 Australian National Kennel Councilreproduced with permission

Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.

SEVERE FAULTSShort or narrow or pointed muzzle. Weak dentition. Very loose eyelids. Swayback or roach back. Heavily overbuilt. Elbows heavily turning in or out. Bandy-legged, cow hocked or close behind, in stance as well in movement. Pacing permanently when stepping or trotting, stiff or mincing gait. Sparse coat, lacking undercoat.

ELIMINATING FAULTSAny kind of weak temperament, especially gun or game shyness, aggressiveness, nervousness; fear biter. Over or undershot bite, wry mouth, missing teeth other than P1, the canines being set too narrow. Entropion, ectropion, differently coloured eyes. Innate kinky or stumpy tail. Faulty pigment.Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.Last Updated: 2 Jul 2009Copyright © 2011 Australian National Kennel Councilreproduced with permission

Our first GSP, Dual (R) Ch Markheim Debonair UD, CM, came into our lives in 1973. Originally bought to do Obedience with, she ended up a Top Show Bitch in her time, winning, Obedience awards, four wins in All Age in Retrieving and was a wonderful family companion.

Deb was why I fell in love with the Breed, she showed me what the Breed was capable of doing.

There were two different types in SA at the time, the well-boned, more solid type, some lacking in style and the finer-boned racier type. Most had come down from English and German bloodlines.

In the ‘80s because of the introduction of new lines from Imported dogs from the UK, America and Germany the GSPs in SA became more stylish and put the breed on the map here in this State, the judges appreciating this new look.

In the ‘90s the FCI Standard was introduced and while this did not alter the shape of the GSP for a while, in the later part of the ‘90s I saw quite a few dogs getting longer in back.

Maybe it’s because the words “short back, like the hunter” were no longer in the Standard and the words, “length of back should slightly exceed height of the withers” in the FCI Standard, allowed a long back to creep in and the high- on- leg look, which is in the Weimaraner Standard. Some Weimaraners would die for this (as they seem to be getting shorter). Slightly meaning “small, little, limited”, the GSP should not look like a Wei in shape. This is moving away from breed type. They should be just off square.

The heads are a mixed bunch, some losing that Classic German Head, “muzzle long, broad, deep & strong” and are verging on snipey, with small eyes, set close, and no appearance of a stop, some too broad and short in muzzle and round in eye. These heads are not pleasant to look at, the first thing a judge looks at when going over a dog is the head and it is a joy to see a Noble, Strong & Beautiful Head, when first looking at the dog.

Balance is most important in the breed and with the introduction of some of the new lines brought in, I find dogs are getting front heavy, becoming unbalanced, chests are getting too deep. This also spoils the look of the overall dog. The long bodied and short legged GSP is unbalanced also.

I am worried about the movement in the breed, there is nothing better than watching, a balanced, dog on the move, covering ground effortlessly, with good reach & drive with a straight topline, It is magical.

There should not be any bouncing or rolling of the topline, or be soft and dippy, it should be straight and solid. There are too many GSPs who are short-striding which gives them a stilted look, lacking in power. Many of the dogs down from some Imported lines have a noticeable roll in the topline or loin, which you can forgive as a puppy, but not as an adult, as this usually indicates unsoundness.

Tail sets are pretty good overall although there has been a tendency in some lines to have a rounded off croup which of-course makes the tail set low. This spoils the appearance when on the move.

Up and back movement is something that many judges and breeders are ignoring and I have cringed when watching dogs go up and back in the ring.

In the last decade many new genes have been introduced and while this is good for the gene pool, don’t let us forget the lovely dogs of the past and what has developed from their gene pool. We have some of the best GSPs in the World (told to us by many Overseas judges) long before so many imports were introduced in the last decade.

To sum up, I know that many of the dogs from the past could still hold their own today and we as custodians of the BREED should be proud as we strive to preserve the CORRECT BREED TYPE.

Raylene Smith - Heiderst KennelsWe have bred 134 Champions and 13 Grand

Champions, a record for the breed in Australia. Winners of over 75 Royal CCs.

HOW I SEE THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER IN THE LAST 33 YRS


Photos courtesy Raylene Smith


Lyn M

ansfield


Introducing ZaneMoruada Madisons Reach

Sydney Royal 2011 Best of Breed Winner and Top 8 Gundog Group Finalist.

Sydney Royal 2010 Puppy of Breed Winner

Movement and Balance

Zane earned 300 Ch pts in just 12 mths of showing, and is a multiple Runner-up in Group, Baby, Minor, Puppy and Junior in Show Winner.

Zane is owned, handled and adored by Annaliesse Teasdel [email protected]



THE VERSATILE GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER IN AUSTRALASIA

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a versatile Gundog of noble appearance with a harsh coat which protects its entire body and enhances its energetic expression.

A big moving Gundog, the German Wirehaired Pointer is fast becoming a very competitive Gundog breed in Australasia. Even though the breed has been shown in Australasia for many years, the last 15 years has seen an influx of new bloodlines from both Europe and the USA which has helped improve the breed in both conformation and temperament. While European and Scandinavian bloodlines have allowed breeders to keep the harsh wiry coats, the breed’s most important feature, bloodlines from the USA have given breeders a ‘showy’ type.

Although the GWP is still mostly sought after as a versatile hunting dog, tit has become more popular in the showring and as companions in the recent past. The improvement of the GWP temperament is probably the single most reason for this increased popularity.

Although still an aloof breed, a feature the GWP Standard calls for, temperaments have generally improved making GWPs a more viable option for owners wanting a dog to compete in any discipline.

The importation of frozen semen from the USA was the beginning of a new ‘style’ of GWP in Australia, previously the majority of the dogs in Australian and New Zealand were from English bloodlines and although outstanding dogs tended to lack the style now needed to be consistently competitive in the Gundog and General Specials line up week to week. It is not uncommon throughout Australia to see Wirehairs being placed in Group or In Show at major shows.

The breed’s first BIS winning Wirehair was Australian bred dog Ch Korskote Borste “Simon”. Since then there have been quite a few notable dogs, mostly bred using a mixture of European and American bloodlines. There are now multiple Best In Show and Grand Champion Wirehairs and a few more nearing these titles.

A highly intelligent breed, recent years have seen GWPs gain CD, CDX, AD, ADX, ET, JD, QC, and Retrieving titles. In New Zealand a number of Wirehairs have gained their Sled Dog titles and placed first in national rankings.

Mandy Atkinson Korskote GWPs

NOT TRENDY, HE’S A HUNTER-TRACKER The German Wirehaired Pointer with its rugged

appearance has never been one of the trendy breeds since its introduction in the mid 1970s. The breed initially was slow to develop here due to limited bloodlines and an unsavoury reputation.

In recent years the import of semen with numerous successful Als has improved both the number of bloodlines available and the temperament of the breed here.

The breed excels in what it was developed for, hunting. The majority have very strong natural desires, they are determined and highly intelligent and with training will work any game. They have a love of water. Only a handful have competed in utility and retrieving trials in Australia but they are proving a popular choice for the rough shooter and particularly deer hunters. Many deer hunters in Australia consider them the ideal breed for tracking deer and demand is high.

German Wirehaired Pointers are often active and thoughtful dogs so if you are prepared for lots of exercise and entertainment GWPs will make a perfect companion.

Wirehairs tend to be a one person dog but respond to the whole family, they enjoy the company of children and expect to participate in family activities. Most make very good house dogs although they are an active breed, especially when pups, and it’s inadvisable to leave them inside “home alone”. Keeping them as a house dog, showing or competing in obedience, does not alter their desire to hunt. When they’re not sitting by your side, they usually spend their time outside hunting.

As a rule the Wirehair is very easily trained, they are intelligent although they can often display a stubborn streak. Socialising and firm training without harshness from an early age is essential.

The breed in Australia is fortunate in that it suffers from few serious hereditary conditions.

Introducing...Ch Germanus

Game’s On (imp UK)

‘Bree’Best of Breed -

Sydney Royal 2011

And watch out for Bree’s son

... Korskote Theatricality ...

hitting the show ring

soon

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ANCESTRY/BACKGROUND OF THE GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER

The GWP as we know it today has evolved through the efforts of dedicated German breeders, who set out to produce an all purpose sporting dog. In 1850, political revolts in Germany brought changes in the sporting laws so that hunting became available to many people, rather that being restricted to a few. The German sportsmen demanded that their dogs should be useful as all-around dogs. They should be able to find game, point it, and be able to retrieve the killed or wounded game as well. They should be able to work not only game birds, but hares and foxes, and other fur bearing animals. They must be able to search a thicket on command, be able to do blood trial work, and water work.

It was commonly recognised that a sporting dog meeting all the above requirements was lacking, and efforts to create a new all-around sporting dog began. In 1902, the “verein deutsch drahthaar” was established. The purpose of the club was to breed the perfect rough-haired sporting dog for all kinds of sporting. The name of the dog would be Drahthaar.

Poodle-pointers, Shorthairs, Stichelhaars and Griffons were combined in the development of the Drahthaar.

PURPOSE. It had to be a dog that combined the good abilities of

the Pointer; its speed, fine nose and staunch pointing, with the desired traits of liking water, trailing skills, retrieving abilities, intelligence and ease of training.

Furthermore, the dog had to be hardy and persevering. Because of the last requirement, it was considered necessary that the dog be rough-coated, because a coarse and wiry coat would give the best protection against weather, damage by thorns, bushes and rushes, to make it useful for hunting in any terrain and in all seasons.

In the beginning, the Griffon and Stichelhaar afforded the general type of coat that was considered most desirable; performance, and many of the desired abilities were lacking.

Here, the Pudel Pointer, as well as the high degree of intelligence and sporting abilities of the Poodle. The GSP was also used to intensfiy the pointing instincts.

On May 15, 1902, the “varein deutsch drahthaar” (German Wirehaired Club) was formed in Berlin. This organisation included persons interested in all rough-coated sporting dogs.

The motto of the club could have been, “breed as you like, create progress, and tell honestly what you have used”. This club was fortunate in that the right men were on top. They were experienced, skilled breeders and sportsmen who made great contributions toward breed improvement.

VERSATILITY IN THE FIELD. GWPs have been used for very diversified kinds of

hunting since their beginning as a breed. In Germany they are used on wild boar in this manner:

The hunters are in a shooting stand, usually up in a tree, and the dogs are at the base of the tree with their trainers. The boars are flushed out of the thickets and shot by the hunters. The wounded boars will then seek the cover of the thickets. At this point, the dogs that have seen trained to work as a brace are released. They follow the boar into the thickets and complete the kill. They will then - as a working team - drag the boar from the thicket into the clearing.

Another type of hunting in Germany that is uncommon to us is the hunting of the small roe deer and the red fox. These animals are tracked and run down by the dogs. After the kill is made, the dogs will either bay over the kill, directing the hunters to the game or they will retrieve the kill to their masters.

In addition to being used on boar, roe deer, and fox, the other kinds of hunting are similar to what is seen in America.

When used for upland game birds (pheasant, partridge, woodcock, quail, or grouse), the dogs will work as close-working Pointers. They were not bred to cover the area, as do the faster-moving Pointers and Setters that are often handled from horseback. Instead, the GWP was developed to work for, and with, the hunter on foot. The dogs will work steadily around and through the densest cover.

Upland game birds often head for the heavy thickets for protection when the hunters approach.

The GWP has been bred especially to withstand the punishment this kind of cover can give to a bird dog. The protective, coarse and wiry coat enables him to withstand the cuts and bruises that would cause dogs with less protection to turn back. German Wirehaired Pointers have been used for all kinds of hunting - upland game birds rabbits, and even as a coon dog because of their tracking abilities.

In addition to the upland kind of hunting, the GWP makes an excellent companion for the waterfowl hunter.

The double coat (the dense, wiry outercoat and the soft, downy undercoat) affords enough warmth to


“Wires” have a keen nose, a soft mouth, an eagerness to work, and a wirey coatbred specifically for working in water and rough field conditions. They are easy totrain and have a natural retrieving instinct.

As for temperament, “Wires” are demonstrably affectionate, even-natured and wellsuited to family life. Nothing much phases a “Wire” - they always seem to have awagging tail and a big smile!

If you’re after a gundog that is happy to work in any weather, or is justas pleased to chill out with the family, a “Wire” might be just what

you’ve been looking for.

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas date back to the 1930sin Hungary, with the first dog arriving in Australia in2001. The breed gained ANKC recognition in 2007.

While still new to Australia, the breed thrives inits native Hungary, often out performing manymuch older breeds at working trials.

Being a new breed, you won’t see many“Wires” at trials and shows but those that areabout are excelling at both.

Wired Down Under is websitewhere Wirehaired Vizsla ownersshare information and experi-ences.

With members in NSW, Victoria,QLD and WA, we hold regularpicnics and fun days for the dogs.

Our calendar of events listsupcoming shows and trials whereWires are entered so come alongand meet a Wire today!

Dogs in this feature: (clockwise fromtop.) Crispin, Buzz, Bertie and Millie.

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enable one of the breed to stand the rigors of breaking ice which often accompanies the joys of duck hunting.

The dogs seem to have this attitude: if you want it done, they want to do it for you. This idea not only holds true in the various aspects of hunting, but in the house as well.

They much prefer to be kept as a housepet than a kennel dog, and keeping them in the house in no way detracts from their hunting ability. In fact, i feel that they are better hunters when they are closer to their owner and master.

From the American Standard of the GWP.The GWP is a dog that is essentially pointer’ in

type, of sturdy build, lively manner, and an intelligent, determined expression. In disposition the dog has been described as energetic, rather aloof but not unfriendly.

SUMMING UP

A dog of noble bearing. Sometimes called “our German farmyard dog”. Bred to be an all year round working dog. Honorable scars and torn hair should not be penalised. Remember when judging Wirehairs they are not just coarse coated GSPs. They are “German Wirehaired Pointers”.

G OAKES AUGUST 1980 (NationalDOG)


Peter Marshwww.magicbrit.com [email protected]

Am & Aust Ch Magicbrit Lotties DreamWinner Group 3rd place

Purina Sydney Royal Dog Show 2011


A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BRITTANY

The history of the Brittany actually begins some 10,000 years ago for it was then that early man began domestication of the dog but, that is probably too far to ramble in this short space. One of the tasks man looked to the dog to help him with was hunting and one of the dog types developed was the scent hunter. These dogs developed a size suitable for breasting cover, keen noses and a retrieving instinct.

The hunting dog reached a new plateau in Spain in the 15th century. Two separate scent hunting breeds emerged. The shorthaired type, which froze rigidly on scenting game, was known as the Spanish Pointer. The smaller long-haired variety, which was taught to drop as it neared its quarry, was called the ‘dog of Spain’ or just ‘Spaniel’.

The Brittany or Brittany Spaniel as it is know in all parts of the world save the United States is derived from early land Spaniels and setters and is generally believed to have been developed in the Bretagne region of France hence the name Brittany. It appears that there is irrefutable evidence that as early as 1850, local French sportsmen were crossing their spaniels with English Setters. One should note that the English Setter referred to here is probably not the dog that we know today. It appears that about 1910, M Le Comte de Canteleu, in drawing up his chart of the French breeds mentions as one of them Chien de Bretagne, the dog of Brittany.

The Brittany was also noted in 1906 by a Major P Grand-Chavin, a cavalry officer and veterinarian, in that everywhere he went in the region he noticed small spaniels with short tails or no tails, having a rather short ear for a spaniel and having a coloration of white-orange, white-liver, and white-black, with some tri-colors, and a short gait.

Much speculation exists at to which spaniel and which setter form the basis for the breed. Since at the time litter mates could be called by different names, i.e., one could be called a Cocker, a couple could be call Welsh Springers and the rest English Springers, it is probably a moot point.

The fact is that the French did breed their spaniels to some of the dogs brought over by the English sportsmen. Some of those dogs were spaniels and some setters. The setter was bred to the spaniel to enhance the nose of the spaniel and his staunchness, thereby making him a more useful dog in the field. There is clear indication that there was a tendency to short or no tail and to the white-orange or white-liver coloration. The short tail was preferred as it was less

likely to get torn up by the heavy cover of the region. The loose skin was also preferred as it lessened the likely hood of damage in the dense cover. By 1904, the Brittany Spaniel had evolved, with the help of man, into a distinct breed. The first Brittanys were brought to North America by Senor Juan Pugibet of Villa Obregon, near Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1928.

The next individual of note is Louis A Thebaud who imported Brittany Spaniels into the United States in 1933. Upon Mr Thebaud’s request the French Kennel Club sent him the “Standard of Perfection” for the breed in July, 1934. The American Kennel Club recognised the breed in August, 1934, but did not approve the Standard until March 12, 1935, after an acceptable translation of the Standard had been completed. The Brittany Spaniel Club of North America was founded in 1936 and it received official membership in the AKC on September 15, 1936.

World War II greatly hurt the Brittany Spaniel Club of North America and caused much confusion as many of the Club’s officers could not be located. Because of the inability of people to contact the Brittany Spaniel Club of North America a second organisation was founded. This organisation was called the American Brittany Club however, since the AKC only recognises one parent club, the Brittany Spaniel Club of North America was still the recognised breed club. On June 6, 1944, the two clubs merged under the name The American Brittany Club.

The war also did a lot of damage to the Brittany Spaniel in France and after the war black was allowed back in as an acceptable coloration because of the much depleted gene pool for the Brittany Spaniel in Europe. It was and is felt that the gene pool in the United States is sufficiently rich that there is no need to change the Standard to allow black coloration. A large number of Brittany Spaniels have been imported from France and other parts of Europe since the end of WWII and interbreeding has occurred to the point where it is impossible to clearly delineate a dog by origin.

Even at this early time there were many who wanted the word spaniel removed from the name. This was because the Brittany is a pointing dog and not a flushing dog like the rest of the spaniels. This argument was waged for many years and it was not until April, 1982, in the meeting of the AKC board of directors that the name change was approved. It became official on September 1, 1982.

HOLMBROOK BRITTANY KENNELNEW ZEALAND’S MOST SUCCESSFUL KENNEL OF THE BREED

Barry & Chrissie Hill – Ph 64 3 347 9207 Email: [email protected] website: www.nzkc.org.nz/HOLMBROOK

Sire: UKC Ch BERENGER DE WYNGOLDHips OFA Good

Dam: Mexican Ch, UCI

International Ch TEHBELLE Du BUISSON

De CHOISEL (Imp France) TAN (Test d’aptitudes naturelles)

Hips OFA Good

Moss is the FIRST Black Tricolour

champion of the breed for New Zealand.

Hip Scored 4/2 = 6.

He gained his New Zealand champion title with eight consecutive CCs awarded by 2 New Zealand and 6 Australian Judges.

He is available for stud to approved bitches, enquiries welcome.

Although bred in America, he was selected for our breeding programme because he brings some of the best bloodlines available in Europe, and

directly descends from all time greats of the Brittany breed such as:CH.CS.P.IB.A.T.IT Indy De Saint Lubin, WORLD CUP WINNER.CH.CS.

IB.T.IT.GT. Nat Du Buisson De Choisel, CH.CS.TR. Lasso De Sous Les Viviers, CH.CS.IB.T.IT.QFS.CPS.TR. Ska De Saint Tugen

........to name a few.

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HOLMBROOK BRITTANY KENNELNEW ZEALAND’S MOST SUCCESSFUL KENNEL OF THE BREED

Barry & Chrissie Hill – Ph 64 3 347 9207 Email: [email protected] website: www.nzkc.org.nz/HOLMBROOK

Sire: UKC Ch BERENGER DE WYNGOLDHips OFA Good

Dam: Mexican Ch, UCI

International Ch TEHBELLE Du BUISSON

De CHOISEL (Imp France) TAN (Test d’aptitudes naturelles)

Hips OFA Good

Moss is the FIRST Black Tricolour

champion of the breed for New Zealand.

Hip Scored 4/2 = 6.

He gained his New Zealand champion title with eight consecutive CCs awarded by 2 New Zealand and 6 Australian Judges.

He is available for stud to approved bitches, enquiries welcome.

Although bred in America, he was selected for our breeding programme because he brings some of the best bloodlines available in Europe, and

directly descends from all time greats of the Brittany breed such as:CH.CS.P.IB.A.T.IT Indy De Saint Lubin, WORLD CUP WINNER.CH.CS.

IB.T.IT.GT. Nat Du Buisson De Choisel, CH.CS.TR. Lasso De Sous Les Viviers, CH.CS.IB.T.IT.QFS.CPS.TR. Ska De Saint Tugen

........to name a few.

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The Brittany is an unusual Gundog. It is different. To understand the conformation of the breed it is important to understand why it was developed and the functions it was designed to perform.

Brittany, the place from which the breed derives its name, is the most western region of France, forming a promontory bounded on the North by the North Sea and on the South West by the Bay of Biscay. The climate is moderate, the rainfall is high and the land is flat to undulating coastal plains. The French Revolution of 1789 divided up the land and gave it to the people. In Brittany around the 1850s, the peasant farmers must have wondered who won the revolution because they were quite poor! The land was mostly heavy clay, with stretches of open grassland intersected with woods and areas overgrown with shrubby thickets and brambles and drained by numerous waterways.

The region was abundant in game of many varieties. The open grassland contained quail and hare, the woods contained pheasant, the thickets contained wood-cock and rabbit while the waterways contained duck. Wood-cock are small game birds and were so popular with sporting shooters that rich Englishmen came to Brittany by sea for the sport, bringing Spaniels and Setters to suit the various types of shooting. The poor peasant farmers did not fare so well because they could only afford to keep one dog.

To put meat on the table regularly, the Breton farmers set about developing their own multi-purpose Gundog with the following characteristics :-

- a keen and strong-bodied spaniel to enter the thickets and get under brambles

- a fast, wide-ranging hunter for the open grassland and stubble, requiring pointing ability to hold the game until the shooter was within gun range - an all-round retriever for land and water

- small and inexpensive to feed - possessing the intelligence and temperament to be

the farmhouse watchdog and family pet. The Breton farmers were opportunists, using the

visiting Englishmen’s dogs to upgrade from their local French Spaniels, and using in particular Welsh Springer Spaniel types together with English and Gordon Setters.

By 1900 a definite type had developed, filling all the requirements and becoming widespread in Brittany. This was accepted as a breed and exhibited in 1906 as the Brittany Spaniel. It is now known in Australia as the Brittany because it is rightly classified as a Utility Gundog (hunt/point/retrieve) and not as a Spaniel.

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THE BRITTANY CLUB IN NEW ZEALAND

In early 2010 a group of Brittany enthusiasts gathered in Christchurch to form The Brittany Club – and formal recognition by NZKC was granted later the same year.

The aims and objectives of the club are to promote and foster the welfare of the Brittany breed nationwide and encourage endorsement of the current NZKC breed standard.

Although the breed was first registered in New Zealand as early as 1975, no recognised club has been established to promote the well-being of the breed, up until now.

While the population in New Zealand has remained small, the Brittany has developed a reputation as an ideal hunting companion and pet. A small number are shown and compete in Gundog field trials, agility and obedience – all with much success.

The Brittany Club in New Zealand produces a quarterly newsletter which is circulated amongst club members both nationwide and overseas.

The current financial membership stands at 31 and as membership grows, club functions will be organized

to reflect all the activities New Zealand based Brittany owners and their dogs undertake.

All persons interested in the Brittany breed, whether exhibiting at shows, competing in obedience, agility and Gundog field trials, hunting enthusiasts, enjoying a companion dog, or as active breeders, together with any other persons, who want to encourage the betterment of the breed in New Zealand, are cordially invited to join The Brittany Club.

The Club Secretary/Treasurer Chrissie Hill (Ph 03 347 9207 email: [email protected] ) will be happy to answer any enquiries about Brittanys in general, the club and its membership.


THE BRITTANY

The Brittany derives its name from the region of Brittany in France. lt evolved around 1850 as a result of initially crossing the local French Spaniels with Setters and then crossing the offspring with French Braques, a tailless pointing breed. These original Brittanys were either short tailed or without tails. lt is interesting to note that the breed was developed as a poaching dog by the peasants of Brittany. They were bred not only to hunt game but to do other things around the house such as catching vermin. Their talent was such, however, that the upper classes recognised what a special dog they were and eventually owned and bred them. Officially recognised in France in 1907, it was not until 1978 that they were first imported to Australia. They remain a rare breed among the Gundog breeds here but their popularity is increasing. Originally called Brittany Spaniels, the name was changed to just Brittany in 1998 in Australia. The name change is justified in that Spaniels mainly flush game, whereas the Brittany is a utility Gundog and not a true spaniel as it hunts points and retrieves.

CHARACTERISTICS In the field the Brittany is generally used on game

birds and small game and has a remarkable passion for hunting, it has a fantastic nose and great stamina combined with high intelligence and natural instinct. Most Brittanys in Australia come from North American lines where breeders have been careful to preserve the Brittany as a dual purpose dog,which means that there is no difference between field trial dogs and conformation show dogs. Brittanys can leave the field one day, be bathed and groomed and win a conformation show the next day. The same cannot be said for many Gundog breeds. However for those who are not interested in hunting but still want an active athletic dog, the Brittany easily adapts to life with a family. lt is a superb family dog,loyal and faithful at all times, friendly to both people and other dogs. lt does require regular exercise and mental stimulation and this is particularly important if it kept in a back yard. Without regular exercise the Brittany will become bored and destructive.

TEMPERAMENT The Brittany is a breed with an outgoing personality.

With their high intelligence they can turn on the charm to get their way. They bond very easily and are not a 'one person' dog but bond to all members of the family. They are probably too active for very young children,

but are a willing and patient playmate to the children of the family. Brittanys cannot be regarded as guard dogs but they can be protective of the family and will let you know if someone enters the property. That being said they will generally meet visitors with a lot of tail wagging and good will.

APPEARANCE In Australia the Brittany generally has orange and

white or liver and white markings. lt is one of the smallest of the Gundog breeds and has an elegant, leggy outline, where the length of the dog is equal to its height at the shoulders. ln other words the body should fit into a square.The body is compact muscular but not over muscled or heavy. The head of a Brittany is wedge shaped, with the eyes showing an intelligent and gentle expression.The ears are set high, above the level of the eye and sitclose to the cheek. They are short and very expressive, giving the dog an alert expression. The coat is short and either flat or slightly wavy. There is feathering on the back of the limbs and on the belly.


Although the tail is no longer docked in Australia, there are breeding lines of Brittanys here that produce puppies with naturally short tails. Brittany puppies are full of personality and while all puppies are appealing, Brittany puppies are a stand out, with their white blazes and soft expressions.

A Brittany owner was walking his dogs in a Sydney suburb when a very well groomed lady asked him what was the breed. He told her the name of the breed and where they originated to which she replied "only the French could design a dog as gorgeous as that."

MAINTENANCE The Brittany coat sheds dirt easily, but still requires

regular brushing and combing to keep it in good condition. lt should be washed when necessary. There is a minimal amount of coat shedding with this breed, which is a real advantage. lf the dog is healthy the coat will be lustrous.

GROOMING While clipping and trimming of the coat is not

necessary, the Brittany's looks are improved with the fringe around the ears being trimmed, and the fur on the feet trimmed when the nails are clipped.

HEALTH ISSUES The Brittany is generally a healthy breed. Breeders

today make sure their breeding stock are at least hip and elbow Xrayed and eye tested prior to breeding. Also the breed generally does not have the hereditary health problems that occur in other breeds. A contributing factor is the breed's natural and efficient conformation. There is nothing exaggerated about the construction of the Brittany. A healthy dog will live for approximately 13 years.

SUITABILlTY The Brittany is a medium sized dog with the ideal

height for males being 48 to 51cms and weighing between 15 to 17kgs and females ideal height being 46 to 48 cms and weighing between 13 to 15 kgs. They represent a good alternative for people who like the attributes of a Gundog but find some other Gundog breeds too large. They can also be transported easily in the family car. Their size does make them suitable as a house dog and they fit into the household routine easily and enjoy the comforts that go with it, but it must be remembered however that they are a hunting breed that needs mental and physical stimulation every day to keep them happy and content. While a Brittany will enjoy sitting on your lap they are ready for the great outdoors at any time.

In Australia, the Brittany is making its mark in Agility, Tracking and Obedience trials, so there are plenty of options for owners to participate in activities which involve them and their dog.

There is no breed club for Brittanys except in Victoria. At this stage the numbers of breeders and owners are not sufficient to form a club here in NSW.

Access to breeders can be through Dogs NSW or the Internet.

PETER MARSH [email protected]

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JUDGING THE BRITTANY

Dorothy Macdonald

The single most important feature to look for in judging Brittanys is Athleticism. Yesterday, today and tomorrow the Brittany’s sole desire is to be your companion afield. Every structural feature, every cosmetic finishing touch, every temperament characteristic, all should be judged with this in mind.

Historically the Brittany can be found pictured in paintings and tapestries of the 16th and 17th centuries. Officially recognised in France in 1907, the breed came to America in the 1930s. Popular in the field almost at once, the Brittany was slower to gain recognition in the show ring. This was not necessarily a bad thing for the breed; the Dual dog (Field and Show) will always be of prime importance to the American Brittany Club and its more than 3,500 members.

Happy arid alert the Brittany is a friendly-dog, but can be reserved. Most Brittanys find showing a bore and would rather be somewhere else. They do not enjoy being posed, so by all means see your line of Brittanys free standing if possible.

Athleticism - what is it? What structural features are needed to attain it? Well, as it pertains to the Brittany, it means an ability to be very agile, tireless, energetic and reasonably fast. These features become very important when judging the Brittany. (Please, this does not mean running them around the ring at the hysterical speed that is currently in vogue.)

It does mean - good reach and drive and above all balance.

It does mean - correct head carriage (a head held up or pulled back over the shoulders would seriously inhibit a hunting dog’s ability to cover rough ground.)

It does mean - a strong neck, a slightly sloping topline and a tail that is a continuation of the same, (not upright like a brake).

It does mean - strong powerful ends - a front end that shows good shoulder layback and good length of upper arm with elbows set under the point of the shoulders - and a rear end that has powerful thighs and well bent stifles. Incidentally, the final assessment of the Brittany’s angulation should always be made from the side with the dog in motion.

It does also mean - these strong, powerful ends need to be connected by a short, straight back and a short loin. A weak mid-section with a short rib-cage or a long, weak loin or both creates a Brittany best described as “two ends in search of a middle”.

With all of this angulation the Brittany is still a

square, leggy dog. His height equals his length (height at shoulder equal to length from point of forechest to the rear of the rump). His elbow is the halfway point between the shoulder and the ground. Note however, a Brittany that is square, because he is straight in shoulder and/or stifle is not acceptable. within the square must be good angulation, good depth and length of rib-cage and a short loin. For his height, the Brittany weighs less than any other Sporting Breed. He should be lightly built with blade bone, never overboned or overbodied, he still needs enough substance to handle the largest of upland game.

Never forget the legs and feet of a bird dog. While lightly built the Brittany’s bone is strong and his muscle development excellent. A s1ight slope of pastern is important for cushioning over rough ground. The foot is smaller than that of a spaniel. but close fitting with thick pads. Ideally the foot is half cat foot for cushioning and half hare foot for gripping.

Well, now we have a great body so let’s see about the head. While all features of a Brittany head are designed to aid and protect him in the field, they must also combine to create the look of a Brittany. An alert, eager expression that still keeps the soft look of a bird-dog. The Brittany head is moderate in size, medium length with a slightly wedge shaped skull and a gradual taper to the muzzle. No extremes, no exaggerations. The Brittany’s ears are very breed specific. They are

• set high above the level of the eye, and are short, triangular and lie flat and close to the head. The eyes are well set in the head and protected by heavy, expressive brows (prominent, full or popeyes should be heavily faulted). While darker, amber eyes are preferred, lighter ones should not be penalised and remember Brittany eyes darken with age even as late as three or four years old. The nostrils must be well open to permit deep breathing and adequate scenting. The lips are tight and dry so feathers will not stick.

Now that we have a whole dog put together let’s see him in motion. Coming and going movement shows soundness; important but not particularly breed specific so far less important that side movement. Side movement shows the epitome of type - the sum of all the parts. In the case of the Brittany, correct side movement means a head carried up and forward - a topline strong and steady with a balancing tail - front legs moving freely with good reach and no pounding - rear legs driving well under the dog and extending freely behind. Eager and energetic the Brittany should cover ground with lightness and power.

So having structure and temperament, let’s now look at the finishing touches. A Brittany’s coat is important


for protection. It must be sufficient to protect him from scratches but never wooly of cottony in texture. The American Brittany Club was not kidding when they wrote in the standard regarding feathering “too little is definitely preferable to too much” and again “long or profuse feathering or furnishings shall be so severely penalised as to effectively eliminate from competition”. Colour (any allowed in the standard) is not of major importance, but is breed distinctive. Note: Roan while less dramatic than the clear white is equally acceptable. Don’t be fooled by a dark liver, if in doubt, check the nose; if the nose is liver the dog is liver. You cannot get a liver nose on a black Brittany. Remember when judging any dog with parti-coloured or piebald patterns, great care must be taken that the eye is not deceived by ‘markings. Hands may need to be used to check and if necessary see the dog from the other side standing or moving.

So judge the Brittany on type - that is the look and essence of the breed. Then remember that the ideal Brittany needs to be sound in order to help him work in the field.

Everything that I have written is a supplement to the standard. By itself it does not cover the whole Brittany; but as an adjunct to your knowledge of the standard it may prove helpful in evaluating the whole Brittany.

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The Large Munsterlander is an alert and energetic medium sized black and white Gundog. When walking your dog in public they are often mistaken for a Setter or Spaniel, occasionally we even get called a long haired Dalmatian by the odd layperson.

To the inexperienced judge the Large Munsterlander is also often judged as a generic black and white dog of spaniel or setter appearance which is always disappointing for the breeders and exhibitors.

The first mistake made comes from the dog’s name itself the word Large only refers to the fact there are two sizes of Munsterlander not the fact that the largest dog entered is correct. In some countries the Small Munsterlander can also be found, this is a brown and white variety about the size of an English Springer Spaniel.

The size range for the Large Munsterlander is from 60 cm (23.5 ins) to 65 cm (25.5 ins) with bitches being up to 2 cm smaller than a dog starting at 58 cm (23 ins). There is no weight in the Standard but it should be remembered they are a working breed so expect the substance similar to a German Shorthaired Pointer. Particularly heavy dogs rarely have correct movement and tend to lumber. As a guide the FCI Standard suggests the maximum weight is 30kg.

The second mistake made usually comes with the head. The Munsterlander has an elongated head with no exaggerations, the skull is sufficiently broad, slightly rounded, without a pronounced occiput or stop, the muzzle is slightly rounded and well fitting. The ears are high set, broad with hair extending beyond the tip and dark brown eyes. Its colour is black, however a white blaze, snip (white markings on the muzzle) or star is allowed.

Both the Setter and Spaniel have pronounced stops, lower set ears, hazel to dark brown eyes and squared off muzzles, the Setter also has a pronounced occiput. These features along with the breadth of skull of a Labrador are prized by the judge using a generic dog Standard. Unfortunately with the exception of low set ears they are common faults in the breed and it makes for a very attractive head albeit totally incorrect. The true Munsterlander head will always look plain in comparison to the Setter/Spaniel style head with no chiselling and defined angles. Light eyes are often accepted however they spoil the expression of the dog.

The last mistake made whilst judging a Large Munsterlander comes when accessing their movement. The Standard is very clear and it is also reiterated in the general appearance by asking for good movement with drive. They require a “free long-striding springy gait”.

Whilst we do not judge using the FCI Standard the wording explains our standard far more clearly. Springy walk and trot, covering ground, with long stride. Gallop: elastic, animated with necessary drive and long bound.

Faults are described as Walking and trotting: short, stiff, mincing. Gallop: Short, stiff leap; too little drive.

Too often judges will use an out and back as their deciding point when awarding the challenge or best of breed, at no point in the Standard does any movement requirement become assessable in an out and back. In fact judges that use this method will always select the neat short stepping dog over the long free striding “animated” dog with a spring in its step because animated dogs are rarely as neat on an out and back as its short stepping rival.

Whilst the Large Munsterlander is not as flashy as many of its Gundog compatriots when judged as the breed they are they are often as worthy of in group awards as the dogs around them. Please consider this when passing them by as the “hole in the line” because if you judged them correctly they just may be your winner.

Read the Standard and judge the dog by that Standard and you may be surprised.

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