GSP Association
The David Layton Memorial Award
Judge Miss Katie Lindridge
I would like to extend my gratitude to the committee of the GSPA for the honour of judging these classes, for their hospitality and lovely gift. Thank you.
Junior : 7 (1 abs). A very strong class.
1: Heath’s Barleyarch Ladybird at Pinseeker. 17months Flashy L & W Bitch. Eye catching, and catch my eye she did from the start. Such a neatly constructed girl, nothing exaggerated but has plenty of the attributes you would hope for in this breed. From her very honest head and expression through to her well constructed and well muscled rear end, she had good depth and substance, low hocks, nice gently slopping front pasterns (lacking in some), short back with ribs carried well back. And a nice tight harsh coat. Her movement, less flashy than some, was easy, clean and ground covering. A very business like young lady. Best overall stakes winner.
2: Elrington’s Barleyarch Beetle at Tequesta. Litter sister to class winner, and although less flashy in coat colour shares the same attributes. This girl is one you need to lay your hands on to appreciate just how lovely she is. She was presented in great condition, well muscled, a short backed neat package who moves as you would expect a correctly constructed GSP to do. Coat just a tad softer.
3: Hayes Valger Quartz in Elfrindew. A really nice neat puppy with time on her side yet.
Open : 10 (3 abs). Every exhibit here deserved a card and I did wish I had enough for all of them.
1: Harris’s Am Grand Ch Vjk-Myst Goes Like The Wind of Barleyarch (Imp USA). At just 21 months this boy is still a youngster but he is a show boy. He has an appealing head that is masculine but in no way coarse. Neither tall nor heavy, he is compact enough with good bone, front and rear angles correct and balanced, his coat is harsh. Without a doubt he moves with drive and style. I would prefer tail just a tad lower set and carried lower, however, look forward to seeing what another 12 months of age does to this boy.
2: Pearson’s Ladyhawke California Star JW. 3yr old flashy L&W bitch. A very neat package, balanced and true, no exaggeration. Correct size, very appealing to watch, moves so well but again tail high. Liked her a lot.
3: Drysdales Ch Barleyarch Farthing at Drysika JW. An honest, business like boy whom I’ve long admired.
Special Working : 7 (2 abs).
1:Brown’s Barleyarch Tigernut at Graygees. Loved this girls sweet expression, dark eye (which lacked in others), another neat girl with correct balance, lovely front end with deep chest and good length to upper arm giving correct angulations. Great coat. She moved true with real purpose.
2: Mellor’s Kenxiam Comanche. Not a bitch I have really noticed before, she is a tad long in the back, but other wise very well put together, dark eye, great harsh coat, however today it was her faultless movement that secured her place, effortless, ground covering, straight and true from any angle, super.
3: Wright’s Ch Crumleigh Magic Max. A strong workman like dog, great condition.
