Here’s to you boy!

ARBA CH. Rainbow Springs Oliver Twist SE, RN, RATI, RATS, NW2, NW3-C, NW3-E, NW3-I, NW3-V, L1I, L1V, SDE

For many years “Ollie” has graced us with his photographs and his talented exploits. Today, as a mark of respect, he sits looking at us with all his many and varied titles listed-the reminder of what a great boy he was and by that one word, was, the message has been given. Ollie has walked on to another life.

A small blue & tan Glen of Imaal Terrier whom the majority of Glen owners have never met but he was ours. We knew him, admired him and loved him. We all shared him through the kindness of Les & Monique so today we share their pain and final message:-

OLIVER   11/17/1999 – 3/17/2017

 After maintaining his positive attitude and love of life for 17 1/3 years, Oliver’s health issues caught up with him last week and we made the difficult decision to help him cross over on Friday. We are heartbroken over the loss of our sweet boy. It is hard to imagine never seeing or holding him again.  Our treasured memories will sustain us and he will live on in our hearts forever. We will love you always, “angel boy” Oliver!

You did us proud Ollie. Thank you for being you.

 

 

 

 

 

Birmingham Gundog & Terrier critique

CRITIQUE FOR BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT GUNDOG & TERRIER CLUB TWIN GROUP OPEN SHOW                                              GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER                                              SUNDAY 17TH APRIL 2016

Thanks to the commitee for the appointment and the excellent hospitality. A friendly show as usual. Thank you all for the good entry of well behaved Glens. On the whole coats were good. No problems with eye shape or colour. Ears and tails. ( it helps sometimes with tails to block out anything more than a fist full). Movement generally good. I didn’t have any major concerns with Top lines. Though, there was concern with a few mouths, rear angulation and a few getting long in the loin. Just remember that Glens mature late so don’t give up till they reach 20 yrs!

PUPPY DOG (2) –             

1ST TOBIJANSKI’S ROMAINVILLE BECKS BLUE FOR ZIPPOR

Almost 11 mths old Blue. Sound confirmation overall.Will watch his progress with interest.

2ND SMITH’S ROMAINVILLE BILBO BAGINS

11 mths old Wheaten with the same sire as the 1st but maybe taking a little longer to develop.

JUNIOR DOG (2)

1ST NOON’S JEONTY DIAMOND RING

15 mth old Wheaten. Coming on nicely . Maturity will come.

2ND HANNINGTON’S BOUDIVELLA OSCA

15 mth old Wheaten. Pleasing overall, movement not quite as good as my first on the day.

PG DOG (3, 1a)

1ST SAMUEL’S JEONTY YIPPE KIAYE

Just over 2 yrs old Blue pleasing overall but a little straight in rear angulation.

2ND SQUIRES BENDICKES EDWARD BEAR AT SQUIRESBEACH

4 yrs old Blue Brindle. Pleasent character with a good head.

LIMIT DOG (5, 1a)

1ST DAVIS’S DONVALESET RAFFERTY AT VIAHNINNS R B D

Almost 5 yrs old Blue. At last reaching maturity since I Iast went over him as a youngster.

2ND HOGBURN’S PAJANTIK STAR TROOPER

4 yrs old Strong Wheaten dog but didn’t like his bite.

3RD HOWARTH’S DONVALESET LIFFY AT ARKVIEW

4TH ROGER’S GLEANN DYNAMO MAN AT JEONTY

OPEN DOG (3)

1ST GEORGE & SULLIVAN’S CH ROMAINVILLE BILLY WHIZZ B D & B O B

At 5 yrs old this Wheaten has matured into a fine specimen of the breed & a worthy champion  .

2ND ROGER’S CH BREGORREY WANNABE VICTORY

4 1/2 yrs old Blue. Lacking in maturity to the 1 st

3RD SAGE’S ROMAINVILLE FAST N’FURIOUS AT WICKHOLM

PUPPY BITCH (2)

1ST ROGER’S JEONTY MINNIE MEME BP

11 mths Wheaten. Good angulation front and rear. Just missed out in Puppy Group being placed fifth.

2ND GEORGE & SULLIVAN’S ROMAINVILLE RAZZAMATAZZ

2 wks younger than the 1 st and just as pleasing

JUNIOR BITCH (0)            No entries

PG BITCH (2)

1ST BALDOCK’S ELLERTON DUSKY BEAUTY

4 1/2 Blue. Nice and compact with a broad head. Plenty of muscle. Very vocal on the day, which a judge without Glen experience could easily misconstrue as aggression.

2ND STUDD’S WICKHOLM GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS

2 yrs old Wheaten. Femine looks but would like to see a broader chest and more turn of stifle.

LIMIT BITCH (2)

1ST SQUIRES YOUNG MAY MOON R B B

4 1/2 yrs Blue. Liked this lady the 1 st time I went over her and nothing has changed since. Except age and muscle.

2ND HANNINGTON’S ROMAINVILLE UPTOWN GIRL

5 yrs old Blue. Nice and compact. Construction good although smaller that the 1 st.

OPEN BITCH (4)

1ST BALDOCK’S CH JEONTY MAYBEE DAISY

8 yrs old Wheaten. Proof that maturity comes with age.                Well worthy of BB and BOS

2ND SEALL’S BREGORREY MADAM DEFIANCE

4 1/2 yrs old Blue Brindle. Good angulation. Less mature than my 1 st.

3RD GEORGES ROMAINVILLE ROCK ON RUBY

4TH SAGE’S JEONTY LOLA MAY AT WICKHOLM

JUDGE TONY HADLEY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m sure Glen of Imaal Terrier people, always generous, won’t mind that today’s round up begins with a new exhibitor. At Pembroke Canine Society Kingcottage Boogie On Basil got 2 firsts, Best NSC Puppy and Puppy Group 2.
Sligo (Ireland) had Ch Abberann Phelan topping the Glen entry with Ch Abberann Ennya Best Bitch.
In Finland it was their Glen Club Specialty and rather a good day for Kennel Gleann with Ungus MacGuire Best In Show, Rabarber Drom Best Opposite and Best Veteran and Best Puppy to Damn Daisy.
The Terrier Association of Oregon was a double BOB for Keadeen’s Blue Boy for Bluesette as he was top at Portland KC.
What a credit to the breed the American “Brains as well as Beauty” team are. Laura Trainor reports that Niamh has added Junior Earthdog to her numerous titles and Monique Anthony writes “Oliver had another enjoyable day at a Performance Scent Dogs trial. In Littleton, Massachusetts on Saturday he placed 3rd in the Novice Distance class, 1st in the Advanced Containers class, plus earned his third leg and consequently a TITLE in Novice Buildings! So many ribbons and so much Nosework fun!”
Many congratulations to all

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A few photos from the EFG Funday showing Glens were not the only exhibits even if they appeared everywhere.

Windsor entries close tomorrow at midday

Windsor Championship Show entries close online tomorrow at midday. It is the first time Glen of Imaal Terriers have been scheduled at the judge is Anne Bradley who has Irish Terriers

National Terrier results

Yes, it’s a bit late but it isn’t really….honest. The 6th was a Bank Holiday and if the closing date hadn’t been covered yesterday somebody would have said it was all the blog’s fault that their entry had been missed!

BEST OF BREED : Romainville Fast N’furious At Wickholm centre

BEST OPPOSITE SEX :Ch Donvaleset Brier right

BEST PUPPY : Amhard Justin Thyme left

Full results are here

More Glens were busy around the world so another update later today.

As we change months…..

As September is here we’re going to lie-down in the well beloved darkened room for a few days to prepare for the Autumn season. Don’t forget to email everything and anything you reckon could be of interest to Glen of Imaal Terrier people and we’ll regroup in a few days on September 12th. Oh yes and to the question recently put of “does anybody really look at this?” we have to say the 200,000 mark was recently passed so it can be said one or two do….now and again.

Health page update

The Glen of Imaal Terrier health pages have been updated. The DNA Archive page now includes a video on how to take the swabs:

 

 

 

Condolences

Just been informed that Fred George has passed away after a long illness.
Condolences to Kathy and all relatives.
Kathy requests that people please refrain from calling to give the family chance to recoup.

More from the EFG Show

Class results;-

PD & JD 1. Romainville Jazzman (BPIS)

PGD 1. Pajantic Star Trooper (RBD) 2.Jeonty Dinky Doughnut

OD 1. Bregrorrey Wannabee Victory By Jeonty

VD 1. Int Ch Brockland Brayhead Lad (BIS, BV), 2.Brockland Blackadder At Malsville, 3. Donvalset Rebus

JB 1. Romainville Fade To Grey, 2. Romainville Lady’s First

PGB 1. Ellerton Dusky Beauty (RBB)

LB 1. Bregrorrey Madam Defiance (BB RBIS), 2. Jeonty Meme Fern, 3. Romainville Inki, 4. Donvalset Domino

OB 1. CH Jeonty Maybee Daisy, 2. Bregrorrey Lady Belleisle, 3. Ch Romainville Aoiife At Pajantick

VB. 1. Pajantick Sorrel, 2. Jeonty Red Clover

 

Generous donations of specials and a carload of food from Royal Canin meant no one went home empty handed. The stained glass glens for the exhibitor ring number draw were much admired.

If anyone has any photos from the day please send them to diademhill@gmail.com for inclusion.

And the winners were….

Easter weekend is always a busy time for dog shows but we’re going to give ourselves priority for once! The first EFG Open Show.

Best in Show & Best Veteran Ruth Welch’s Brockland Brayhead Lad Best Bitch & RBIS Alison Seall’s Bregorrey Madam Defiance – judge Patsy Hollings.

 

Condolences from all to the Ashcrofts who were absent due to a family bereavement.