- Showing
- Judging List Criteria
- Current Judges list
- Vizsla Ch Sh Judges
- HVC Ch Show
- HVC Open Show
The Hungarian Vizsla Club holds 2 shows per year:
- Championship Show: Sunday 3rd October 2010 (Judge: Mrs G Burgoin)
- Schedule for the Championshp Show is available for download
- Open Show: Sunday 20th March 2011 (Judge: Mr T Pearson)
Schedules are circulated to all Club members and are also available from the Show Secretary:
Mrs Jennie Ewins
Tel: 01303 894633
email:vizstujen@hotmail.co.uk
Our shows are sponsored by Royal Canin
Application form for inclusion in the HVC judges list
CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION ON JUDGES LIST
PROVISOS
A condition of an applicant’s inclusion in the Club’s list of Judges is that the applicant agrees to write a critique on their judging of the Breed and submits it to the canine press within the required time limit.
It is expected that an applicant’s completed judging appointments will have covered a wide geographical spread.
The lists are only valid for a specific period and on expiry the Club will publish updated lists.
The Hungarian Vizsla Club Judges Sub-Committee alone shall decide which names will be included in the lists and although proposed judges may fulfil the required criteria, this does not guarantee automatic inclusion in any of the Club’s lists.
A lists
A1 List.
Judges who have previously been approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in the Breed, have completed their first appointment and have the support of the Hungarian Vizsla Club.
A2 List.
Judges who fulfil all the criteria of the ‘A3’ List and who have been assessed in accordance with the Kennel Club requirements and accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an ‘A’ List and have the support of the Hungarian Vizsla Club.
A3 List (Breed Specialist)
Judges recommended by the Hungarian Vizsla Club as being suitable to award Challenge Certificates in the Breed, but who are not yet approved by the Kennel Club. Requirements:
- 10 years active involvement with the Breed.
- Show Hungarian Vizslas regularly.
- Minimum seven years judging experience in the Breed and 125 Vizslas to have been judged ‘hands on’, to include either a breed open show or a Championship Show without CCs
- .Stewarded at 12 shows.
- Attended a Breed specific seminar run in accordance with the Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination or assessment where applicable.
- Attended a Seminar on Kennel Club Regulations and Procedure given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the relevant examination.
- Attended a Seminar on Conformation and Movement given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and received a Certificate of Attendance.
- Attended a Conformation and Movement “Hands-on Assessment” conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.
- Have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs when they obtained their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book (Save in exceptional circumstances)
A3 List (Non Breed Specialist)
Judges recommended by the Hungarian Vizsla Club as being suitable to award Challenge Certificates in the Breed, but who are not yet approved by the Kennel Club. Requirements:
- Judged a Breed Show or a Championship Show without Challenge Certificates, overall judging experience to include a minimum of 150 Hungarian Vizslas ‘hands on’.
- Judged for a minimum of seven years (five in this breed).
- Attended a Breed specific seminar, run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination or assessment where applicable.
- Award Challenge Certificates in at least one other breed.
A3 List (Overseas Judges)
Judges must be approved to award Challenge Certificates or their equivalent in the Gundog group in their native country, have demonstrated an involvement in the breed and have the support of the Hungarian Vizsla Club.
B lists
B List (Breed Specialist)
Judges recommended by the Hungarian Vizsla Club to Judge at Open Shows or Championship Shows without Challenge Certificates. Requirements:
- Five years active involvement in the Breed.
- Three years minimum judging experience and to have judged 35 Hungarian Vizslas ‘hands-on’.
- Attended one Breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination or assessment where applicable.
- Stewarded at six shows over three years or be passed to award Challenge Certificates in another breed.
B List (Non Breed Specialist)
Judges recommended by the Hungarian Vizsla Club to judge at Open Shows or Championship Shows without Challenge Certificates. Requirements:
- Demonstrated an interest in the sub group known as the Hunt, Point, Retrieve breeds.
- Judged 50 Hungarian Vizslas ‘hands on’ over a minimum three year period.
- Attended one Breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination or assessment where applicable.
- Stewarded at six shows over a three year period or be passed to award Challenge Certificates in another breed.
B List (Overseas Judges)
Judges must have demonstrated an active involvement with the breed or other Hunt, Point, Retrieve breeds, be approved to judge Hungarian Vizslas in their own country and have the support of the Hungarian Vizsla Club.
C lists
C List (Breed Specialists)
For aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of the Hungarian Vizsla Club.
C List (Non Breed Specialists)
For aspirant Judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of the Hungarian Vizsla Club.
Full details of all Championship Shows can be found at:
| Show | Date | Venue | Judge |
|---|---|---|---|
Crufts |
14th March |
N.E.C. |
Mrs Penny Williams |
Hungarian Vizsla Society |
4th April |
Grantham |
Mrs Betty Smith |
W.E.L.K.S. |
23rd April |
Malvern |
Mrs Sheila Gray |
Birmingham D.S.S. |
8th may |
Stafford |
Mrs Kathy Gorman |
S.K.C. |
22nd May |
Edinburgh |
Mr Frank Kane |
Bath |
29th May |
Bath |
Mrs Jo Hesford |
Southern Counties |
5th June |
Newbury Showground |
Mrs Maureen McKay |
Three Counties |
16th June |
Malvern |
Mrs Gill Buller |
Border Union |
20th June |
Kelso |
Mrs Catherine Mason |
Blackpool |
26th June |
Blackpool |
Mr Gordon Williams |
Windsor |
4th July |
Windsor |
Mr Gordon Haran |
East of England |
11th July |
Peterborough |
Ms Marion Waddell |
Leeds |
25th July |
Harewood House |
Mr Stephen Hollings |
Paignton |
4th August |
Exeter |
Mr Gary Upton |
National Gundog |
7th August |
Malvern |
Mrs Val Grant |
Bournemouth |
15th August |
Brockenhurst |
|
Welsh Kennel Club |
22nd August |
Builth Wells |
Mrs Betty Eyles |
S.K.C. |
28th August |
Edinburgh |
Mrs I. Whiting |
City of Birmingham |
5th September |
Stoneleigh |
Mrs Editha Newton |
Richmond |
12th September |
Losely House |
Frank Whyte |
Darlington |
19th September |
Mrs Gill Barwick |
|
Driffield |
1st October |
||
Hungarian Vizsla Club |
3rd October |
Brackley Leisure Centre |
Mrs Gillian Burgoin |
Gundog Society of Wales |
13th October |
Malvern |
Donna Holman |
South Wales K.A. |
9th October |
Mr Geoff Hargreaves | |
Midland Counties |
28th October |
Stafford |
Lt. Col. Kevin Bingham |
G.B.A.S. |
13th November |
Edinburgh |
|
L.K.A. |
12th December |
N.E.C. |
|
Crufts 2011 |
N.E.C. |
Peter Upton |
Sponsored by Royal Canin
Hungarian Vizsla Club Championship Show 2009
Judge: Mrs Christine Ryan

Best In Show: Harpers' Sh Ch Pitswarren Planet
Res Best in Show: Barnard's Russetmantle May at Daxpack
Full results and Judges Critique>>>

THE HUNGARIAN VIZSLA CLUB
Open Show
21st March 2010
Judge: Mrs Helen Sutton
Best Dog: Sh Ch Pitswarren Planet
Res Best Dog: Russetmantle Garcia at Alsziv
Best Puppy Dog: Aldom Cameron
Best Bitch: Kincsem Libby
Res Best Bitch: Pitswarren Denim Genes
Best Puppy Bitch: Daxpack Thorn Bird
Best In Show: Kincsem Libby
Res Best In Show: Sh Ch Pitswarren Planet
Best Puppy in Show: Daxpack Thorn Bird
Res Best Puppy in Show: Aldom Cameron
Full report and Judges Critique >>>

