Barry, Penarth and South Glamorgan Canine Soc

Judge Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
1st AVNSC - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash - Best AVNSC!
3rd Open AVNSC - Gunstrux Francesco for Zakro!
GUNDOG GROUP 1 - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash!!

and...............

BEST IN SHOW under Tan Negrecha (Chandlimore) GUNSTRUX CAPTAIN PUGWASH!!!!!

A fantastic day out despite icy conditions. Many thanks to the judges who thought so highly of Sami!!

Heinaaron Tuo Tulipano (Lyyli)

It is with heavy heart and sadness that we said good bye to Lyyli on Thursday at almost 12 years old. The foundation of Gunstrux, she came to the UK for a very precious 6 months in 2002 to have a litter and for that I will forever be indebted to Teija Kuusisto. Lyyli stole my heart and left an amazing legacy in her offspring here which now continues in her grandchildren. I thank Teija for letting me handle her to Group 1 at a wonderful 9 years old at Vaasa, she ran my little legs off!. Lyyli was a true showgirl and had a personality bigger than the world itself. Mother to 3 Champions and grandmother to more than I can mention, She will be sorely missed and leaves a huge gap. My heart goes out to Teija.

The picture is of Lyyli in the UK at Richmond 2002 with her daughter Miska the day after they arrived in the UK and Lyyli's husband "Moose" 3 of my most favourite dogs in the whole world

Welsh KC - Top Puppy Competition 2010

Yesterday saw us at the Top Puppy and Top Dog competition in Llandrindod Wells with Gunstrux Peppermint Patty and Gunstrux Francesco for Zakro.
41 puppies and my fab little Lotti out did herself and made it to the last 4 only to be beaten by the declared Top Puppy. I am so proud of her.
Francesco sadly was up against a stunner in the first round but he looked fabulous as always and moved like a dream.
What an amazing event. Huge well done to the committee for the organisation and attention to detail. Very impressive and a fabulous day/night out. Can't wait for next year!
Big thanks to Barbra Scandrett, great company, we had such a laugh but were suffering the next day!!!

Field Trial News......... from Finland

Great Results again!
Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici achieved a fabulous 3rd place in Open Class and Miskas son from her Finnish litter Heinaaron Ferrari Enzo was a fantastic 2nd in Open. Congratulations to all proving they are smart as well as handsome!!

Happy Birthday Miska 05.02.2010

Today Miska celebrated her 8th Birthday and so is now officially an FCI Veteran also. She enjoyed a chicken breakfast and a half sheeps head for lunch.... disgusting but she seemed happy. How time is flying!! She still has the energy of the youngsters and will be accompanying me to some of the shows next year.

Arden Grange Top Breeder Competition 2010

Gunstrux has been officially announced at the Top Breeder (Bracco Italiano) for 2010!!!!!

Gundog Society of Wales CH.Sh. - Sharon Pinkerton

1st Junior D/B BEST DOG AND BEST OF BREED!!!! - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
2nd Junior D/B (11) handled by Mark Harris - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
5th Junior Bitch Stakes - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
3rd Open Dog/Bitch - Gunstrux Francesco with Zakro (Barbra Scandrett)

That concludes our Championship shows for 2010 with just the WKC Top Puppy and Top Dog competition in November with Peppermint Patty and Francesco. What a way to finish the year!! Thanks must go to all the judges who have thought so highly of the dogs.

SWKC - Mrs Mechele Jacques

1st Junior Dog - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Post Grad Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman-Jones)
1st Junior Bitch - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
1st Post Grad Bitch - Gunstrux Gabriella
2nd Open Bitch and RESERVE BEST BITCH - Int.Sh.CH.Heinaaron Gioia di Natale for Gunstrux!!!!!
1st Breeder class and Breeder Stakes Group 4!!

Driffield Ch.Sh. - Edna Craske

1st Junior Dog, BEST DOG AND BOS - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash!!
1st Open Dog and RESERVE BEST DOG - Int.Sh.Ch. Gunstrux Ferdinand for Braccari BW08!

Darlington Ch.Sh. - Dr Ros Roden

2nd Junior Dog - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Post Grad Dog - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)
2nd Junior Bitch - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
1st Post Grad Bitch and BEST BITCH - Gunstrux Gabriella!!
1st Breeder class and 3rd BREEDER STAKES GUNDOG!
5th Junior Stakes - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)
3rd Post Grad Stakes - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)

Big thanks go to Lauren Carr for handling Ellie to Best Bitch!

Gunstrux Captain Pugwash.....

Has qualified to attend the Welsh Junior of the Year Competition!

Rovaniemella - Finland

1st Youth Bitch - BEST OF BREED - GROUP 1 and..... BEST IN SHOW 2!!
Gunstrux Pikku Mii!!!

Fantastic result Merja!! this litter has certainly made it's mark :-)

Vilnius - Lithuania

1st Champion Dog - Best Dog, CAC, BEST OF BREED, GROUP 1 and..... BEST IN SHOW 3!!!!
Int.Sh.Ch./Lt.Ch./Lv.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici!!!

We are so proud of this fabulous dog, thank you so much Mari and Tomppa for all your hard work both showing and of course working this wonderful boy!

Ventspils - Latvia 05.09.10

1st Champion Dog - Best Dog, CAC - BEST OF BREED -GROUP 2 New LV.Ch. Int.Sh.Ch./Lt.Ch./Lv.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici!!!!!!!

Way to go Simo!

City of Birmingham Ch. Sh. Chris Atkinson 05.09

1st Junior Dog - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Junior Bitch - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty

Another fantastic result ending a long but enjoyable day!

Bracco Italiano Society Club Show - Mrs Chris Northam 05.09

1st Junior Dog - BEST DOG - BEST OPPOSITE SEX AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash!!!!
2nd Junior Bitch - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty

What a fantastic day out, thank you to the Judge and also to Sami who showed his socks off all day.

Horley and District Canine Society - Rosemary Lewis

2nd PG Gundog AVNSC and Res BEST OF BREED!!! - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)
Well done Mikka and Angela, great result!

Welsh Kennel Club Ch. Sh. 22.8

1st Junior D/B and RES BEST DOG - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Open Dog and BEST OF BREED - Gunstrux Francesco for Zakro
1st Junior D/B Rare Breed - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash!!

What a lovely show with a great friendly ringside atmosphere. Well done everyone.

Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural 11/08

2nd AV Veteran - Int.Sh.Ch.Heinaaron Gioia di Natale for Gunstrux
1st Graduate Res Best AVNSC - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
2nd Open - Gunstrux Francesco for Zakro (Barbra Scandrett)

National Gundog Ch. Show 7.8

2nd Junior - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Post Graduate - Gunstrux Herges Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)
1st Open and BEST OPPOSITE SEX - Gunstrux Francesco for Zakro (Barbra Scandrett)
2nd Junior Bitch - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty

and.........

Under the highly respected Frank Kane 4th BEST BREEDER IN SHOW!!!!

Thank you so much to Keeley and Barbra for waiting for this and huge thanks to Sally for not only hanging back but for handling both Sam and Lotti!! We got it right in the end!!!!!

Kuopio 3 x International Finland

and again.... Under breed specialist from Italy Mr Guiseppe Alessandra
1st Champion and BEST OF BREED - Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici

Way to go Simo!!!

Kuopio International Finland

1st Champion Class and BEST OF BREED and ..... GROUP 2 Int.Sh.Ch.Lt.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici. Fantastic Result!!

Mid Western Gundog Society 31.07

1st Junior D/B - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
1st Graduate D/B and BEST OF BREED - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Open D/B - Gunstrux Francesco for Zakro (Barbra Scandrett)

CRITIQUES
Peppermint Patty:- Pretty bitch, good head planes, neck, depth, feet and topline, good skirt and croup, balanced and has quality. Just needs more strength in hind movement.
Captain Pugwash:- Masculine, loved his head and expressio with good planes, good leathers, front, depth, topline and quarters, well off for body and bone, moved on a free and lengthy stride BOB
Francesco:- Powerful dog, masculine head, strong neck, good front, body and depth, strong quarters, moved on a positive stride.

Hereford and District Kennel Association

1st Graduate D/B AVNSC Res Best AVNSV - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
4th Open Dog AVNSC - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash

Massive thanks to Mark for handling Lotti x

Leeds Championship show - Patsy Hollings

1st Junior Dog Res BEST DOG- Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)
2nd PAT Dog Stakes (Frank Kane) Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones Fantastic result from two adult classes as Herge is a mere 12 months.

Kingston Canine Society 24/7

1st Special Yearling (Breed Class) and BOB- Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)
Well done Mikka!

CRITIQUE
Gunstrux Storm Hawk, alone but a very nice tupe, well constructed and very nice on the move when settled. A handful for his handler but patience will pay dividends. BOB

Evesham and District C A 18.07

1st Junior Dog/Bitch - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
3rd Post Grad Dog/Bitch - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty

And if there was an award for the best impersonation of the "John Cleese school of silly walks" or rather very fast trot it would go to Lotti!! little Nutter!

Caerphilly and District Canine Society 11/7

BEST PUPPY AVNSC AND.... PUPPY GROUP 1 - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash

and not to be outdone... Gunstrux Peppermint Patty has qualified to attend the Welsh Kennel Clubs TOP PUPPY Competition

and.... Gunstrux Francesco with Zakro (Barbra Scandrett) has qualified for the Welsh Top Dog Competition.

Windsor Championship Dog Show 04.07

1st Puppy Bitch, BEST PUPPY - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty!!
2nd Puppy Dog - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
3rd Puppy Dog - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)
5th Open Dog - Int.Sh.Ch. Gunstrux Ferdinand for Braccari BW08
3rd Open Bitch - Gunstrux Rosa Caro at Ardenstorm (Hazel and John Abraham)

World Winner Show Denmark 2010

Int/Rus/Lt. Ch.Galantuomo di Cacciola

Another fantastic result for Finland. The father of my last litter was 1st in the Champion Class and on to take BOS and WW10 title under the highly respected breed specialist Gitte Finnich Pedersen. This is fantastic news and if anyone is in doubt what a Bracco should really look like as some people obviously don't have a clue then this dog is fabulous. Well done Teija and Tuomo

Ashington Canine Society 03.07

1st Puppy, BEST PUPPY, BOB and on to PUPPY GROUP 3!! - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)

This is another great result for Herge who is now without a shadow of a doubt the most successful Bracco Italiano Puppy in the UK......EVER!!! Well done Keeley and Herge XX

South of England Gundog - Trish Salisbury

1st Puppy BEST PUPPY IN BREED - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)

Kent County Canine Society

1st Puppy BEST PUPPY AVNSC - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)

Sutton and District Canine Society

2nd Puppy, 2nd Novice - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)

Dover and Deal Canine Society

3rd Puppy AVNSC - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)

Woolwich and Bexley Canine Society

3rd Puppy AVNSC - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Angela Gatfield)

Ranua Match Show, Lapland (yes Lapland)!

4th BEST IN SHOW - Gunstrux Pikku Mii (Merja Haapala and Teija Kuusisto)!! Way to go Pinni!!

Mynamaki National (Finland)

Best Male BOB and GROUP 1 - Int.Sh.Ch.Lt.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi ViciBaltJW04 BaltW09 EEW08 LTW07 LTW10 (Teija Kuusisto, Mari Tikka and Tom Walle)!!

Lappeenranta National Show (Finland)

Best Male BOB and Group 4 - Int.Sh.Ch.Lt.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi ViciBaltJW04 BaltW09 EEW08 LTW07 LTW10 (Teija Kuusisto, Mari Tikka and Tom Walle)!!!

Bath Canine Society Championship Show

2nd Puppy Dog - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
1st Puppy Bitch BEST PUPPY AND RESERVE BEST BITCH - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty!!!!!

Sottish Kennel Club Championship Show

1st Yearling Dog/Bitch BEST PUPPY RESERVE BEST DOG - Gunstrux Herges Adventures of Haunsperg! (Keeley Newman Jones)

The National Dog Show (Ch)

2nd Junior Dog/Bitch BEST PUPPY and shortlisted last 8 for BPIS - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones

Welsh Agricultural Society

2nd Puppy Dog/Bitch Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
4th Post Grad Dog/Bitch Gunstrux Captain Pugwash

Border Counties Gundog

1st Graduate Dog/Bitch BOB BPIB Shortlisted last 8 for BIS and BPIS - Gunstrux Herges Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)

Rossendale Valley Canine Society

1st Puppy AVNSC BOB BPIB GUNDOG GROUP 1, GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP 1!!!! Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)

Banwen and District Canine Society

1st Puppy Dog/Bitch AVNSC and BEST PUPPY - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
4th Puppy Dog/Bitch AVNSC - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty

WELKS Championship Dog Show - Frank Kane

1st Puppy Dog/Bitch BEST PUPPY IN BREED - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)
1st Open Dog BD and BEST OF BREED!!!!! - Gunstrux Francesco with Zakro (Barbra Scandrett)

What a fantastic result, BEST PUPPY and BEST OF BREED, congratulations to you both and a huge thank you to Frank Kane for such wonderful comments about these fabulous boys.

Sunderland and District Canine Society

1st Open BOB and BP GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP 4 - Gunstrux Herges Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)!!!!!

Penrith and District Canine Society

1st AV Gundogs Puppy RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman Jones)!!

North of England HPR Open Show

OMG, is Herge' on a roll. Once again
Best Puppy in Breed
RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW!!! Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg owned by Keeley Newman Jones

This makes 3 Reserve Best Puppies in Show from only a handful of shows entered. I am one incredibly proud breeder!

Whitehaven and Distric CA

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW!!!!!!!
1st Puppy - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg owned by Keeley Newman Jones
Puppy Group 1 - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg!!!!!!
Way to go Herge!

Tampere International CACIB Show

Continuing the winning streak!!!!

1st CACIB, CAC and BOB - Heinaaron Alta Moda and now GROUP 1
1st CACIB BOS - Int.Sh.Ch.Lt.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi ViciBaltJW04 BaltW09 EEW08 LTW07 LTW10

Vilnius International (Lithuania) 14.03.10

BOB CAC CACIB and GROUP 1 and LT Ch.!!!! Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici (Teija Kuusisto, Mari Tikka and Tom Walle)

Way to go Simo, this handsome boy is really living up to his name! Thank you so much Mari and Tomppa His full title is now:

Int.Sh.Ch.LT.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici BaltJW04 BaltW09 EEW08 LTW09 LTW10

Vilnius International (Lithuania) 13.03.10

BOB CAC CACIB LTW10 Title and Group 2!!! - Int.Sh.Ch.Lt.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi ViciBaltJW04 BaltW09 EEW08 LTW07 LTW10 (Teija Kuusisto, Mari Tikka and Tom Walle)

CRUFTS 2010

What a fantastic day out, very enjoyable, catching up with old and making many new friends. A huge thank you for a great time to my friends from Finland! and of course everyone here.

Judge - Mr Claudio de Guiliano (Italy)

5th Open Dog - Gunstrux Francesco with Zakro (Mrs B Scandrett)
5th Post Grad Dog - Curabull Millenium Falcon (Dr Ros Roden)
1st Veteran Bitch - Int.Sh.Ch. Heinaaron Gioia di Natale for Gunstrux
CRITIQUE" Norman’s Int Sh Ch Heinaaron Gioia Di Natale for Gunstrux, excellent type & size, distinct female, excellent head proportion & upperline, right expression & body proportion, typical topline, right chest, feet, movement, coat & colour."
1st Junior Bitch and BEST BITCH!!!!! - Heinaaron Alta Moda (Miss T Kuusisto)
3rd Post Grad Bitch - Gunstrux Cosi Fan Tutte (Mrs Paula Martin)
CRITIQUE"Martin’s Gunstrux Cosi Fan Tutte, right type, size & head for proportion & expression, right body proportion, strong in topline, right chest, good feet & movement, right coat & colour."
2nd Good Citizens Bitch - Gunstrux Cosi Fan Tutte (Mrs Paula Martin)

Well Done Everyone!

Kent County Canine Society

1st Puppy AVNSC - Gunstrux Storm Hawk (Mrs Angela Gatfield)

Bracco Italiano Society Open Show - Judge Mr Phil March

1st Veteran Dog and BVIS - Carenage Di Matteo Von Haunsperg (Keeley Newman-Jones)
1st Puppy Dog and RBPIS - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman-Jones)
2nd Puppy Dog - Gunstrux Captain Pugwash
3rd Limit Dog - Gunstrux Lugana Brolettino (Brian Wilson)
2nd Open Dog - Gunstrux Otello (Brian Wilson)

1st Veteran Bitch - Int.Sh.Ch. Heinaaron Gioia di Natale for Gunstrux SW04 W05 EUW06
1st Puppy Bitch and BPIS! - Gunstrux Peppermint Patty
2nd Limit Bitch - Gunstrux Gabriella

1st Special Open Orange/White Dog or Bitch - Gunstrux Otello (Brian Wilson)
1st Prodgeny - Int.Sh.Ch. Heinaaron Gioia di Natale for Gunstrux
1st Brace - Heinaaron Gioia di Natale and Peppermint Patty

Jarrow and Hebburn Canine Society

1st Puppy AVNSC, BP and PUPPY GROUP 1!!! - Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman-Jones)

Cumberland Canine Society

Well, what a weekend this has been.
1st Puppy AVNSC, Best Puppy, PUPPY GROUP 2!!!!!!
Gunstrux Herge's Adventures of Haunsperg (Keeley Newman-Jones)

Congratulations, what a great start.

FIELD TRIAL NEWS........
Outstanding results in from Finland.
Int.Sh.Ch. Gunstrux Veni Vidi Vici (Mari, Tomppa and Teija Kuusisto)
Simo has certainly lived up to his name winning a highly respectable 3rd Place at Field Trial in Open Class, and not forgetting Miskas Son Heinaaron Alfa Romeo (Peija Latvala) and grandson Heinaaron Adagio di Musica (Tero) winning fantastic 2nd places in their respective Field Trial Classes.

Well done everybody!

Yeovil and District Canine Society 16/01/10

Today at the tender age of 6 months 2 days (barely out of nappies) Sam did us proud!
Judge: Mrs Corbett (Trimere)

2nd AVNSC Gundog Graduate Gunstrux Captain Pugwash (13 dogs)
1st AV Gundog Puppy Gunstrux Captain Pugwash (15 puppies)

CRITIQUE - What a smart youngster, has substance with classic style and presence, pleasing head and expression, good angles, lovely legs and feet, moved soundly