Pointer club of Scotland, 2.10.11 **** Joan Huxley Mpd, 2nd Smith’s Fydal Ace: a smart B&W puppy not as mature as the first and was looser on the move, however all the correct elements of construction are there and he just needs time.
Setter and Pointer, 5.11.11 **** Jenny Hamilton Mpd, 2nd Smith's Fydal Ace. Stylish young boy of a nice type. Has a lot of growing up to do. Time will tell.
Pointer club , 21.4.12 **** Linda Wilson JD, 1st Smith’s Fydal Ace. 13 month b/w. Lovely head and expression. Long neck, shapely body, good quarters, excellent topline finished off with a neat well shaped tail. Sloping pasterns and super low set hocks. Lovely on the move when he settled.
Welks , 29.4.12 **** Sue Brophy JD, 1st Smith’s Fydal Ace, 13 month b/w youngster of quality. Balanced head, kind eye, good front, correct bone, feet and pasterns, correct angulation front and rear, tail well set on but carried a little high at the moment, steady mover .
Border union 17.6.12 **** Gail Simmons ND, 1st Smith’s Fydal Ace - 14 month b/w still very much a baby but a lot to like, pleased for his head and expression, neck set well onto his shoulders and moved steadily.
Welsh Kennel Club, 19.8.12 **** Sigurd Wilberg JD, 2nd Smith’s Fydal Ace - nice dog with excellent curves, I liked his outline & moved very well around the ring, on the day his front worked against him, needs a bit of time.
Richmond, 9.9.12 **** Rui Oliveria JD, 1st Smith's Fydal Ace. Young dog with very nice outline. A bit loose in elbow for the moment. Nice head good bone and feet. Nice quarters. Would prefer a different tail carriage. Moved well.
Midland Counties, 27.10.12, **** Ann Lowe YD, 1 st Smith’s Fydal Ace. Smart b/w who has a lovely outline. Lovely head with kind expression. Good quarters and depth of body. Good feet. Moved well, but tail carriage a little high.
Setter and Pointer 3.11.12 **** Stuart Tait YD, 2nd Smith's Fydal Ace: B/w with good shaped head. Not as good in neck and front as 1. Strong back end. Moved quite well.
Gundog breeds, 10.11.12 **** Dawn Ingham YD ,1st SMITH’S FYDAL ACE: Nicely made b/w, head of good shape with well developed soft lip, nice eye & expression, good feet & pasterns, strength in quarters & depth of chest, kept his shape on the move with lovely head carriage & light active stride.
Pointer club, 20.4.13 **** Geraldine O'Driscoll SBD, 2nd Smith's Fydal Ace nice sort good all through but still needs to finish and tighten on movement
National gundog 4.8.13 **** DR C Buchanan Robertson GD, 2nd Smith’s Fydal Ace, yet another typy Pointer with all the attributes. In excellent bloom & condition, moved with drive;
Driffield 20.9.13 **** Mrs E Parsons PGD , 1st Smith’s Fydal Ace, typy b/w, chiselled head, good lip, lots to like all through, well made balanced body, good sweep of stifle, neat tail, moved well;
Pointer club of Scotland , 6.10.13, **** Mr J Kean GD 1st Smith’s Fydal Ace, b/w, in good condition, stunning head & well handled
Gundog breeds, 9.11.13 **** Ms T Erskine PGD , 2nd Smith’s Fydal Ace. 2yr old. B/W. Nice head, well balanced throughout. Moved well
East of England, 4.7.14, **** Linda Wilson GD, 1st Smith’s Fydal Ace. Love this elegant b/w. He flows from nose to tail with curvaceous lines. Lovely head and expression, neat fine leathers, long neck. Excellent feet and pasterns. Lashes his tail beautifully on the move. Just needs maturity to complete the picture.
Pointer club of Scotland, 5.10.14 **** C Organ GD 2nd Smith’s Fydal Ace, elegant b/w with nice lines. Attractive head into good neck & shoulders. Good body proportions. Correct feet, legs & sloping pasterns;
Bath , 23.5.15 **** Mrs E Parsons LD 2nd Smith’s Fydal Ace Stylish, typy b/w, lots to like, good head, well made balanced body, good topline, strong loin, neat tail. Moved well;
Pointer club of Scotland, 4.10.15, **** G Ingham LD 2nd SMITH’S FYDAL ACE. Lovely head with kind eye, neat thin ears, in firm condition, moved on a good stride, just a little loose in front. 3
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