MFSDA SPOTLIGHT on member:
Meet Susan Harrison and her German Shorthaired Pointers!
My love affair with the German Shorthaired Pointer started with a trip to the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermomt. The same Trapp family that the of Sound of Music was about. At the stables, I was greeted by a large spotted dog who went out on the trails with us. I had to have one and asked what type of dog it was - a German Shorthaired Pointer. It took more than 7 years for me to acquire my first one out of the New York Times. Although she was not show quality, she introduced me to the world of showing. Later, I met John Herring of Windsong Kennels and was blessed with my foundation bitch NSC/Ch. Windsong's Misty Memories, HOF.
I watched and learned ringside. Not only in GSP's but other sporting breeds as well. Having a background in horses, I had a natural eye for balance and movement. But breed type had to be learned. Breeding and evaluation of breeding stock and puppies became my new passion. Through the years, I have been blessed with a National Specialty BOB winner, #1 GSP all systems in 1994, BIS/BISS/NSC/Ch. Wyndbourne's Keepsake, CD, ROM, Hall of Fame. Jill left an enviable mark on the breed including generations of Best in Show winners, Top Ten, Top Twenty winners, Top sires and dams. The list continues today.
The GSPCA has recognized 4 of my dogs and inducted them into the Hall of Fame. NSC/Ch. Windsong's Misty Memories, ROM; BIS/BISS/Ch. Wyndbourne's Outrageous; BIS/BISS/NSC Wyndboume's CD, ROM; and her son Ch. Wyndbourne's Endeavour, JH, NRD,ROMX.
Some of you may remember the class of 2000. A remarkable National where so many greats competed in the puppy class, among them BIS/BISS/Ch. Wyndbourne Indulgence JH, who won the Sweepstakes and went on to win the GSPCA Top 20 twice and Runner up twice. Better known to all as Sara Lee.
I have finished over 100 GSP Champions to date and many Vizslas. I enjoy evaluating litters and smile when I see them grow up and live up to their promise as a puppy.
I feel blessed and honored to finish in the Top 10 of the membership's selection to judge the 2022 National Specialty.
I watched and learned ringside. Not only in GSP's but other sporting breeds as well. Having a background in horses, I had a natural eye for balance and movement. But breed type had to be learned. Breeding and evaluation of breeding stock and puppies became my new passion. Through the years, I have been blessed with a National Specialty BOB winner, #1 GSP all systems in 1994, BIS/BISS/NSC/Ch. Wyndbourne's Keepsake, CD, ROM, Hall of Fame. Jill left an enviable mark on the breed including generations of Best in Show winners, Top Ten, Top Twenty winners, Top sires and dams. The list continues today.
The GSPCA has recognized 4 of my dogs and inducted them into the Hall of Fame. NSC/Ch. Windsong's Misty Memories, ROM; BIS/BISS/Ch. Wyndbourne's Outrageous; BIS/BISS/NSC Wyndboume's CD, ROM; and her son Ch. Wyndbourne's Endeavour, JH, NRD,ROMX.
Some of you may remember the class of 2000. A remarkable National where so many greats competed in the puppy class, among them BIS/BISS/Ch. Wyndbourne Indulgence JH, who won the Sweepstakes and went on to win the GSPCA Top 20 twice and Runner up twice. Better known to all as Sara Lee.
I have finished over 100 GSP Champions to date and many Vizslas. I enjoy evaluating litters and smile when I see them grow up and live up to their promise as a puppy.
I feel blessed and honored to finish in the Top 10 of the membership's selection to judge the 2022 National Specialty.
