Great Swiss Mountain Dog Club

The winners from NWPB Championship Show today at Malvern under our judge Mrs Chelsea Hickling. BOB was Springhaze Snow Vision, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. BOS was Spaclere Xander, owned by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russell. Res BD was Henryk Jacwingowy Grod at Springhaze, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. ResBB was Tamarackgsmd Coral Pour Spaclere, owned by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russell. Best Veteran was Matterhorn's Mr Moonlight to Funflash, owned by Mrs Ewa Highland. Special Beginers was Liatris from Balihara Ranch, owned by Miss A L Longfoot.

Please get your entries in for the 2025 Calendar. Entries to be sent to [email protected]

All entries must feature a GSMD Dog and you must have permission from the owner.

All entries will be published on the GSMD Club website and the winning entries will feature in

the 2025 calendar. Closing date for entries 30th October 2024.

Windsor Dog show
27 June 2024
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Entries 8 Absent 0
Judge Miss JW Robbins

Best Dog, Best of Breed: Henryk Jackwingowy Grod at Springhaze (Imp POL)
Reserve Dog: Springhaze On Fire
Best Bitch, Best Opp S*x of Breed: Doris Eki Balarda (imp POL)
Reserve Bitch: Springhaze Walking on Air
Best Special Beginner: Springhaze Quartz Crystal

I last judged the breed in 2019 awarding CACIBS in Norway and although the breed is not numerically large they have a large personality which I love. So I must thank the Committee of Windsor Dog Show for the appointment and opportunity to judge the breed for the first time in the UK.
I found the breed was on the whole of very good type with both the Best of S*x of excellent grading. The overall breed hallmarks of being a calm, muscular heavy b***d tricolour working dog, come through. The heavy bone, good feet, balanced free striding movement on profile was seen on all specimens, and the correct tri colour and correct white marking was present on all. One issue I did see a lot was far too close in rear movement, something that needs to be monitored by breeders. All the exhibits demonstrated excellent temperament.

Particularly I wish to thank the Great Swiss Mtg Dog exhibitors for their pleasant and courteous manner in the ring, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with you and your exhibits.

Class 144 Junior Dog (1/0)
Mr & Mrs Brailey, Henriyk Jackwingowy Grod at Springhaze (Imp POL),
14 month old male of excellent type. Self assured and good natured dog, still to reach full maturity, carrying a lot of quality. An excellent head with correct width of skull to muzzle. A flat broad skull with correct almond eye and high set ear , correct scissor bite and tight lips. Topline of muzzle straight, a slight furrow up between eyes. The chest well developed, oval shaped ribcage, the back firm enough, a broad not too short in loin. Tail coming off croup, carried correctly. Excellent bone and feet, standing straight forward. The hind was well angled and with strong hock. This was the best moving exhibit in the breed, with the most excellent rear movement free striding, and parallel hock, not crossing or close behind. Correct coat texture and clear tri colour. Handler presented dog well. This was my Best dog, and Best of Breed.

Class 145 Post Graduate Dog (1/0)
Mr Vandrill & Mrs Lees Common, Vandervalley and After All. Just under three year old male, of very good type. Head correct in length and breadth, with correct eye shape and excellent ear set. Has correct heavy bone, correct feet shape and good pad. This dog was mature and having an excellent chest and oval ribcage. Strong back and adequate angulations. Tail set on off croup and carried correctly. Front movement was good free striding, however could I prefer a cleaner hind movement, he was moving with hocks too close and on this he lacked what the best dog had.

Class 146 Open Dog (1/0)
Mr D band Mrs F Langley, Springhaze On Fire. Just on six year old male, of excellent type. Correct width and breadth of skull to muzzle, a dark eye of correct almond shape, a high set ear. Excellent scissor bite, tight dark lips, Strong neck and correct topline. Excellent strong bone and feet. Correct colouring with white running down into chest. Has adequate angulations and correct tail from croup. Was lacking a little condition in body and coat, changing due to season, but did spoil his overall presentation. Movement in front was correct, however his rear was too close moving away.

Class 147 Special Beginner (Both S*xes) (1/0)
Mr & Mrs Gray, Springhaze Quartz Crystal. Very good type, five and half year old female. Very good temperament and handled well. Presentation excellent. A good head with correct width and breadth, loss of pigment (somewhat to age) in lips, but holding scissor bite. Has a correct eye and ear set adding to a feminine expression. A very good front assembly, good chest and ribcage, and strong neck into shoulder. Standing a little high in rear and could do with some improvement in rear angle. Tail coming off croup correctly, has excellent bone and feet. Movement behind was somewhat too close, and on first attempt was not free striding, however as the handler presented through multiple classes the movement become balance and active.

Class 149 Post Graduate Bitch (3/0)
1st Ms Pringle, Doris Eki Balarda (imp POL). Just turned two years, mature Excellent type, feminine with substance. A self confident and good natured female. She has a correct head width and breadth, flat skulll and furrow extending up, muzzle topline level. Scissor bite, good pigmentation, a dark almond eye and correct high set ear. She has excellent bone and feet. Feet pointing forward, her movement was the best of the females. She has a strong neck, good topline and carried her tail correctly set from a broad croup. Her colour was correct tri colour, coat was correct.
2nd Mrs Timms, Springhaze Walking on Air, two year old female of very good type. Was less developed in the head than the 1st place winner, and her lighter eye colour did spoil her expression, however she is feminine with strong bone and good feet. She has a correct high set ear, correct tri colour. the topline was good, though she was spolit being a little over weight in my opinion. She has an excellent chet, oval ribs, good balanced angulation, and her movement was free striding, but could be less close behind. Presentation and handled excellent.
3rd Mr & Mrs Gray, Springhaze Quartz Crystal.

Class 150 Open Bitch (1/0)
Mr & Mrs Gray, Springhaze Quartz Crystal. Very good type, five and half year old female. Very good temperament and handled well. Presentation excellent. A good head with correct width and breadth, loss of pigment (somewhat to age) in lips, but holding scissor bite. Has a correct eye and ear set adding to a feminine expression. A very good front assembly, good chest and ribcage, and strong neck into shoulder. Standing a little hind in rump, and could do with some improvement in rear angle. Tail coming off croup correctly, has excellent bone and feet. Movement behind was somewhat too close, and on first attempt was not free striding, however as the handler presented through multiple classes the movement become balance and active.

Bath Championship Show today. BOB was Henryk Jacwingowy Grod at Springhaze, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. BOS was Springhaze Whisper Vision, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. Res BD was Spaclere Xander, owned by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russell and Res BB was Tamarack Coralgsmd Pour Spaclere, owned by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russell. Thank you to our Judge Mrs J Peak.

More photos from the GSMD Breed Club Open Show. After the show the Club held its AGM followed by a Fun Dog Show, organised by Daniel Langley, introduction to carting and introduction to nose work, both organised by Jan Buckingham and Sonja Watkins. Thank you to all the organisers, helpers, competitors and everyone else who came along to join in the fun.

The GSMD Club held its annual Breed Club Open Show yesterday at Overseal in Derbyshire. BIS was Springhaze ON Fire, owned by Fiona and Daniel Langley. Res BIS and BOS was Tamarack CoralGSMD Pour Spaclere, owned by Sue and Ian Parkin-Russell. Res BD was Henryk Jacwingowy Grod at Springhaze, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. Res BB was Springhaze Whisper Vision, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. A big thank you to our judge Mrs Emily English. Also thanks to all who came and helped make the day a success.

Results from The National Championship Show under judge Mrs B Bodle, BOB Vandervalley And After All, owned by Ange Vandrill. BOS Tamerack Coral Pour Spaclere, owned by Sue Parkin-Russell.

Don't forget you get your entries in for the GSMD Breed Club Open Show being held at Overseal Village Hall, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU on 18th May 2024. Entries, via Fosse Data, will be closing soon. If you are not into showing come along and join in with the fun afternoon where there will be something for everyone, Novelty Dog Show, Introduction to Carting and Introduction to Scent Work. The day starts with the GSMD Club Open show at 11am followed by the AGM. A short break for lunch, refreshments will be available, then the afternoon fun begins.

Don't forget to get your entries in for the GSMD Breed Open Show on May 18th at Overseal Village Hall in Derbyshire, DE12 6LU. Entries available vis Fossedata.

Great Swiss Mountain Dog - Judge: Mr J Horswell
Best Dog 10487 - Am Gchg Ch Aegis Confessions of A Dangerous Mind Rn Fdc Act1j Cgca Tki (Mrs A & Mr T & Ms K Allen & Kopfer & Krumpe)
Reserve Best Dog 10484 - Marcus Eki Balarda Pl/au Jch (Mr A Przetak)
Best Bitch 10485 - Princess Shireen Eki Balarda (Mr A Przetak)
Reserve Best Bitch 10486 - It/int Ch Sennenhund Rossii Dolly Della Blends (Mrs F Reynaud)
Best Of Breed
Click To See Larger Photo10487 - Am Gchg Ch Aegis Confessions of A Dangerous Mind Rn Fdc Act1j Cgca Tki (Mrs A & Mr T & Ms K Allen & Kopfer & Krumpe)
Best Puppy 10469 - Henryk Jacwingowy Grod at Springhaze (Imp Pol) (Mr & Mrs S M Brailey)
Judge: Mr J Horswell
Class 1664. Veteran Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 2
Class 1665. Puppy Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st Place 10469 - Henryk Jacwingowy Grod at Springhaze (Imp Pol) (Mr & Mrs S M Brailey)
2nd Place 10464 - Swisshaven's Van Helsing (Mrs P Anderson)
Class 1666. Junior Dog
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place 10481 - Spaclere Xander (Mr I & Mrs S Parkin-Russell)
Class 1667. Post Graduate Dog
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st Place 10488 - Gwenllian from Balihara Ranch Jch It (Mr D. Strada)
2nd Place 10489 - Vandervalley and After All (Mr P & Mrs A Vandrill)
Class 1668. Open Dog
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st Place 10487 - Am Gchg Ch Aegis Confessions of A Dangerous Mind Rn Fdc Act1j Cgca Tki (Mrs A & Mr T & Ms K Allen & Kopfer & Krumpe)
2nd Place 10484 - Marcus Eki Balarda Pl/au Jch (Mr A Przetak)
3rd Place 10474 - It/pl Ch San Diego Jaćwingowy Gród (Mrs P. Judzewicz)
Reserve (4th Place) 10488 - Gwenllian from Balihara Ranch Jch It (Mr D. Strada)
Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 10477 - Romeo Delight (Mr Al Losi)
Class 1669. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Class 1670. Veteran Bitch
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Class 1671. Puppy Bitch
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place 10465 - Swisshavens Venus (Miss D Bailey)
Class 1672. Junior Bitch
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st Place 10479 - Gigi La Bea from Nina´s Farm Jch Sk (Miss Adéla Opluštilová)
2nd Place 10475 - Kiska (Mr E. Landini)
3rd Place 10467 - Swisshaven's Selene (Ms K Barton)
Reserve (4th Place) 10468 - Gaya vom Kaltbachhof (Mrs N. Blessing)
Class 1673. Post Graduate Bitch
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st Place 10476 - Leslie Winkletocadlapia (Mr E. Landini)
2nd Place 10475 - Kiska (Mr E. Landini)
3rd Place 10483 - Doris Eki Balarda (Imp Pol) (Ms M Pringle)
Reserve (4th Place) 10472 - Springhaze Quartz Crystal (Mrs A & Mr P Gray)
Class 1674. Open Bitch
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st Place 10485 - Princess Shireen Eki Balarda (Mr A Przetak)
2nd Place 10486 - It/int Ch Sennenhund Rossii Dolly Della Blends (Mrs F Reynaud)
3rd Place 10490 - Cze Ch/cze Gch Ellmer Regal from Nina´s Farm Cze/sk Jch Jww (Mr J Vymazal)
Reserve (4th Place) 10473 - Francesca Jacwingowy Grod Pl Jch (Mrs P. Judzewicz)
Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 10478 - Artemisia from Flora Ranch (Mrs Bo & Mr Jo Odstrčilová & Odstrčil)
Class 1675. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Stakes

Huge congratulations to Sue and Ian Parkin Russell for taking all the Our Dogs awards for 2023. Tamarackgsmd Coral Pour Spaclere took Top Dog. London De La Maison De Tell Pour Spaclere took Top Sud Dog and Spaclere Xander took Top Puppy. A great achievement.

Come along and meet the breed at Discover Dogs, NEC Birmingham from Thursday 7th March until Sunday 10th March. There is a slot available on Thursday 7th March 1pm-5pm for anyone wishing to bring their Swissy along to man the GSMD booth. Free car parking and entrance. Please contact Sue Parkin-Russell on [email protected]

Manchester Championship Show today under judge Miss M Hodgson. BOB was Tamarack Coral pour Spaclere owned by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russell. BOS was Vandervalley and After All owned by Paul and Ange Vandrill. Res BD and Best Puppy was Henryk Jacwingowy Grod at Springhaze owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. Res BB was Doris Eki Balarda, owned by Miss M Pringle. Springhaze Wish Upon A Star, owned by Ms L D'Arcy was 2nd PGD. Swisshaven's Venus, owned by Miss D Bailey was 1st SBB.

A few photos from the Swissmas Party today. Good to see the dogs enjoying the fun and games.

SWISSY WALK 21st January 2024 at Salcey Forest Northampton at 12 midday. We will be meeting at the cafe which is very central and easy to find, NN7 2HX. Everyone and all breeds are welcome. Varying walk lengths available, it’s generally around 45mins-1 hour but we will decide on length on the day according to what everyone wants to do. Shorter walk also possible for little pups and anyone wanting to bring small children who won’t walk too far. Come along and bring your Swissy or just come along and meet the breed.

The GSMD Club UK are organising a Swissy walk in aid of Children In Need on Saturday 21st October at Salcey Forest, Northampton. We will be doing the longer route, 6 miles so bring your boots (though shorter ones are available if anybody needs to do shorter) and will be taking donations on the day for anybody that would like to give to a great charity. All proceeds will go to Children in Need.
Meeting at the cafe as usual, NN7 2HX. There are toilet facilities, cafe, children’s play area. Everybody and all breeds are welcome!!

Bournemouth Championship Show today. BOB was Doris Eki Balarda owned by Ms M Pringle. BOS was Spaclere Xander owned by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russell. Res BD was Springhaze Xtraordinary owned by Sebastian Boe. Res BB was Springhaze Wispa Vision owned by Sue & Steve Brailey. Best Puppy was Spaclere Xander. Thank you to our judge Eric Russell

The winners today at Windsor Championship Dog Show. Doris Eki Balarda, owned by Ms M Pringle took BB & BOB. Spaclere Xander, owned & bred by Sue & Ian Parkin-Russel was BD and BOS. Petronella Eki Balarda at Springhaze, owned by Sue & Steve Brailey was Res BB. Thank you to our judge Robyn Burnett.

Congratulations to all the winners and competitors at the GSMD Breed Club Show held today at Overseal. Thank you to our judge Mr Barry Blunden and our stewards Robyn and Skye Burnett. Best In Show was Springhaze On Fire, owned by Fiona & Daniel Langley. Best Opposite S*x and Reserve Best In Show was Doris Eki Balarda, owned by Ms M Pringle. Best Puppy was Spaclere Xander, owned by Sue Parkin-Russell. Best Veteran was Springhaze Hi Expectations at Vandervalley, owned by Ange Vandrill.

Have you all remembered to enter the GSMD Club Open Show being held at Overseal, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU on Saturday 20th May? Please come along and support the show. You do not need to be a member of the club, but it is encouraged. By supporting this show you support the breed. The showing is very much for fun and we would like to see as many of you as possible. Entries can be made via Fosse Data. Please contact me if you need any help or advice. Entries will be closing soon. Photo of last years winners.

NATIONAL DOG SHOW | Higham Press Higham Press

If you haven't already entered then the entries for Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales closing date has been extended until 22nd March. Link to the entry page is: https://www.fossedata.co.uk/shows/Working-Pastoral-Breeds-Association-of-Wales-April-2023.aspx The show is at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, in Wales, such a lovely setting for a show.

Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales on Saturday, 15 April 2023

Crufts 2023... BOB was Mook Eki Balarda, owned by Mrs S Sorignet (France). BOS was Missycooper Zulema Zahir, owned by Mr D Strada (Italy). Best Puppy was Springhaze Wish Upon a Star, owned by Miss E D'Arcy. Best Veteran was Lion King Baltic Story at Springhaze owned by Miss E D'Arcy and Mrs S Brailey. Congratulations to all the competitors and winners. A big thank you to our judge Mrs J Lawless

Come along and meet the breed at Discover Dogs, Crufts, NEC Birmingham, 9th - 12th March 2023

BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme Examination

Crufts, National Exhibition Centre, Marston Green

Thursday 9th March 2023 – Sunday 12th March 2023



The Kennel Club is pleased to offer BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examinations at Crufts 2023 for just £30.00 per dog (at a reduced rate to the normal group pricing of £45).



How to book your BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examination

We will have 60 appointments each day in two sessions, a morning session (from 10:00am to 13:00pm) and an afternoon session (from 14:00pm to 17:00pm). You can book an appointment directly through our website here. Shortly after making payment, you will receive an email confirming your appointment.



Appointments will be booked on a first come, first served basis so book now to avoid disappointment!



What the assessment will involve

The BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examination is a clinical eye examination which will be carried out by Professor Peter Bedford BVetMed PhD DVOphthal DipECVO FHEA FRCVS (subject to alteration). The ophthalmologist will first administer drops into your dog’s eyes to dilate the pupils and ensure they stay wide during the examination. Please note, you must arrive at the vet centre 20 minutes prior to your appointment for the administration of the eye drops and the completion of the owner’s section of the form. Once the drops have taken effect, the vet will then examine your dog’s eyes with an ophthalmoscope in a dark room. The examination will identify inherited and non-inherited eye conditions in your dog and the results of the examination will be recorded on a certificate. More information on eye testing can be found on The Kennel Club website and the BVA website.



You will not be present with your dog during the appointment. Your dog will go with the veterinary nurse to the ophthalmologist for the appointment and will be returned to you by the veterinary nurse in the waiting area. Should something need to be recorded on the certificate, the ophthalmologist will discuss the findings with you.



What you will need

You must bring your dog’s Kennel Club registration certificate with you to the appointment along with any previous eye test certificates.



Getting there

For information on how to get to Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), visit our show information page. The BVA/KC/ISDS Eye scheme examinations will be held in the vet centre, which is located in Hall 2.



Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to ask.



Kind regards



Hannah James

Breed Health Liaison Manager

The Kennel Club

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The GSMD Club calendar 2023 is now available to pre order. £10 each plus pp. Please email [email protected] if you would like to place an order.

Don't forget the Swissmas Party. Come along and join in the fun. Everyone welcome.

A great day today at the first ever Swiss Breeds Event organised by the Bernese Club. All four Swiss breeds were represented. Each breed was judged separately then the winners competed for BIS. A big thank you to our judge Jenny Shorer-Wheeler. Congratulations to the Bernese Club for hosting a wonderful event with fantastic rosettes and prizes. Just a shame there were nor more Swissies present. The BIS was won by an Appenzeller with Reserve BIS going to the Entlebucher.