German Shorthaired Club of Indiana Show Crowns New Champion

GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI takes top honors at annual event in Indianapolis

Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:55am

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The German Shorthaired Club of Indiana held its annual dog show on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Indianapolis. The top prize was awarded to GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI, handled by Melissa Hungerford. The dog was bred by D Stelmach and M Hungerford and is co-owned by A Partridge, L Estes, D Stelmach, and M Hungerford.

Why it matters

The German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the most popular sporting dog breeds in the United States. This annual show is a prestigious event that draws top breeders and handlers from across the Midwest region to compete for the coveted title of club champion.

The details

GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was awarded the top prize at the German Shorthaired Club of Indiana's annual show on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Indianapolis. The dog was handled by Melissa Hungerford and is co-owned by A Partridge, L Estes, D Stelmach, and M Hungerford. The dog was bred by D Stelmach and M Hungerford.

  • The German Shorthaired Club of Indiana show took place on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Indianapolis.

The players

GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI

The German Shorthaired Pointer that won the top prize at the German Shorthaired Club of Indiana show.

Melissa Hungerford

The handler of GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI.

A Partridge, L Estes, D Stelmach, and M Hungerford

The co-owners of GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI.

D Stelmach and M Hungerford

The breeders of GCHP Stelor's Rock Solid CGCA TKI.

Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman

The judge at the German Shorthaired Club of Indiana show.

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The takeaway

The German Shorthaired Club of Indiana's annual show continues to be a premier event for the breed, attracting top dogs and handlers from across the region to compete for the coveted club champion title.