PANOPLY

Panoply was established in the UK in 1996 with my two foundation males: UK Sh Ch Ferndel Fabian from Panoply and his litter brother Ferndel Lucky Strike at Panoply who along with my foundation bitch, Kiswahili Star of Africa via Panoply began the Panoply Pointer Kennels. I emigrated to Australia in 2013 and brought five dogs with me who all link back to the Crookrise and Wyndsmoor lines. All were very successful in the UK with numerous wins at Championship Show Level; Best of Breeds, Group wins, Best in Show wins, Best Puppy of Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show at Open Show and Pointer Club Show level. The dogs are all 'Fit for Purpose' and enjoy a life galloping in the paddocks, resting in the kennels or being sofa companions enjoying a cuddle. I am fortunate enough to judge this beautiful breed in the UK, and return to the UK about every two years to judge and improve and maintain my knowledge for judging and breeding Pointers. To date since emigrating to Australia Panoply Pointers are proud to have made up twelve Champions and one Supreme Champion here in Australia. New puppies hoped for June 2024.

The Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer, aka Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer (SRHP), is an amalgamation of three breeds, the Czeskey Fousek, the Weimaraner and the German Wirehaired Pointer. Hunters wanted a dog that was biddable and did not range too far, with the emphasis for a particular aptitude for finding shot game, being reliable on a scent trail and retrieving. This lead to the development of the SRHP. The breed has a distinguished appearance, sturdily built but not cumbersome, with the body length exceeding height (Male 62-68cms (24.5 - 27 ins). Female 57-64cms (22.5 - 25 ins))and double coated. Base colour is grey of any shade, with or without contrasting grey patches. The gait is balanced and lively, ground covering, with good reach and drive. I have been involved with the 'Slovakians' for over 17 years beginning with Ansona Cleopatra - Asha, when living in the UK, who was the top Slovakian for three years. Asha produced a super litter with her son, Panoply Assured Gamble - Blue, winning at Championship Show level and the BBC filming Pippa and Blue at Crufts when the breed was first permitted entry in 2013. After emigrating to Australia, once the breed was recognised, I was fortunate enough to import another Slovakian, who is now Grand Champion Ansona into the Future (Imp UK) who was the top Slovakian for 2021 & 2022 with multiple Best in Group wins at Championship Show level. I hope to breed from Pippa in 2024