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..and we’re back!

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What have we missed? It must have been something good as there were over 600 visitors on the 9/10 of February. If you were one of them do let us know what you were looking for-we still might be able to help.

Well “the biggie” of the AKC is gone and done with a triumph for Finnabair Double D Friend of a Friend. Taylor had certainly had a good run pre the event with two Group 4s and numbers 15 & 16 Group 1s. He celebrated his Westminster win with two Group 2s and a Group 3 on his return to Florida. Best Opposite to him in New York was Tipperary American Girl. Ber-D-Mar Sweet William o’Shea was picking up BOBs all over but the best named place must surely be Northern Neck KC of Virginia! Kate Flack was also out with Keadeen’s Sir Emmet Mingus Glas notching up 3 x BOb as well as 2 Owner Handler placements.

Finland doesn’t stop for the darker months. Meomodo Boho’s Trick or Treat was busy picking up Junior Championships in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. At Turku International Dog Show Best of Breed was awarded to Gleann Una Noonan with Rosears Master of the House Best Dog. Lahti Puppy Show saw Madra Athas Ceinlys Chead Ghra took a tremendous Group 2 award. Kajani Show was a BOB for Finnabair North American Nebulon with Pearytail Bonnie B Goode Best Bitch.

We weren’t as quiet as we usually are with Manchester now being in the “closed” period. Best of Breed was Boudivella Tegan with Romainville Becks Blue with Zippor Best Dog. Pajantick Hot Totty was Best Puppy. West Midlands Terrier had Jeonty Minnie MeMe BOB, Golden Spurs Reserve Best of Breed and Jeonty Letty Be Magic Best Puppy. Sporting Terrier of Yorkshire saw Amhard High Flyer getting the nod for Best of Breed and Amhard Manhatten was Reserve as well as Best Puppy. There aren’t a lot of Glen of Imaal Terriers in Scotland so showing is done in the highly competitive Variety classes but Jeonty Dreams A Dream with Karensbrae is certainly getting noticed. A Puppy Group 4 was excellent but then at Coatbridge, Airdrie & District BAVNSC Terrier, Terrier G1, Terrier Puppy G1 and Best Puppy In Show were all added to her precocious bow.

Jeonty Junior Fire and Ice was “The Man” in Eindhoven and he did it again at Gent as well as being pulled in the Group. Boudivella Osca also made the trip over and as Junior is still that, a junior, he picked up the CACIB.

The brains of the breed were not being rested. Quite a few Rally qualifications have been won but two ladies send the BIG news for Glens.Ginny spent two recent weekends having fun at AKC Scent Work trials.  She finished her Novice Buried & Interior titles to add to her already completed Exterior & Container titles, becoming the first Glen of Imaal Terrier to earn an overall AKC Scent Work Novice (SWN) title!  She also earned a Container Novice Elite title (SCNE) by qualifying for the 10th time in that class. Qualifying runs were also received in the Advanced Interior & Advanced Exterior classes (4th place)!   Louise sends news of Tula “Here’s to Tula who earned her Elite Division Level 1 Nose Work title today-another first for Glens. She makes me proud every day”.

Very well done and huge congratulations!! Don’t forget to send along anything you think may be of interest to the worldwide Glen family.

 

 

SKC & Windsor critiques

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GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER

It was great to see this chunky great breed in the ring, the entry was small but well represented in good quality, a breed that could do a day’s work. The temperament was wonderful with many enjoying their day out. Thank you all.

PGD (1) 1 Hardy Amhard Lightening Flash, this young dog was well constructed, in great condition, strength in jaw, balanced masculine head, scissor bite, dark expressive eyes, good depth of chest, good length of rib to loin but he was reluctant to walk around the ring.

LD (5)1 Hanninigton’s Boudivella Oscar another well presented dog in good condition, scissor bite, strength in head. dark eyes, deep chest, balanced rib to loin, strength in rear, moved well around the ring. RCC.

2 Hardy’s Amhard Justin Thyme, another strong dog, well balanced, pushed 1st for his place but just lost out in movement.

3 Hogburn’s Pajantick Razamataz.

OD (1)1 Hardy’s Amhard High Flyer this dog carries a lot of the good points in the breed, he took the ring as his place, strong scissor bite, great expressive eyes showing he was enjoying his day, strength in head, good front, balanced rib to loin, strong rear giving drive, well balanced dog who could do a day’s work, DCC & BOB.

PB (1)1 Hannington’s Boudivella Tegan young feminine bitch who enjoyed her day, moved well, lovely balanced head with expressive eyes, scissor bite, neat front, balanced rib to loin, good rear, presented well BP.

JB (1)1 Alstead’s Sigrid Helga At Pantcottage another feminine bitch who took my eye, presented in good condition, strong scissor bite, balanced head, lovely expression in dark eyes, neat front, good rib to loin ratio, muscular rear giving drive covering the ring well. BCC.

LB (3)1 Hannington’s Romainville Uptown Girl feminine dark bitch with strong scissor bite, balanced head with good expression in eyes, neat front, balanced rib to loin, muscular rear giving drive, moved well. RCC.

2 Hardy’s Amhard Indy Kate another feminine bitch who challenged well, but not as settled as 1st, strong scissor bite, good balance of head, neat front, good ratio of rib to loin, muscular rear.

3 George & Sullivan’s Romainville Jean Genie

Judge-Moira Barrass

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WINDSOR 2017

My thanks to the exhibitors for their entries and all the dogs had lovely temperaments.

J (1) 1. Hannington’s Boudivella Tegan. Blue bitch 10 months old. Nice size & very feminine. She has a good head with width of skull, good length, good stop & nice dark eye. Muscular neck, good width of chest, nice spring of ribs with a good length of body. Well made hindquarters, just needs to stregthen in hind movement. Good coat for her age, happy temperament. BB & BP.

PG (2) 1. Tobijanski’s Romanville Becks Blue For Zippor. Blue boy with a good width to his skull, good length of foreface, definate stop & lovely dark eye. Muscular neck, good shoulders & broad chest. Nice length of body with a good topline, low to ground & has plenty of spring to his ribs. Strongly made hindquarters which he knows how to use. Could have a harsher coat, showed well. RBD.

2. James & O’Brien’s Amhard Jessie Jay. Wheaten bitch. Broad in skull, dark eye & well placed ears. Rather over muscled in shoulder. Good spring of rib & depth of body. Well made behind & moved well, in good coat. RBB.

O (2,1) 1. Hannington’s Boudivella Oscar. Wheaten boy. Masculine throughout, good head with width of skull, well defined stop, dark eye & a strong well filled foreface. Broad chest, good shoulders, good length to his body with a good spring of rib & low to ground. Well made hindquarters & correct tail carriage. Moved well both ways, showed well, in a quality double coat, short but harsh top coat. Kept his level topline on the move. BOB

David Winsley (Judge)

Group placings galore!!

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Glen of Imaal Terriers are certainly getting noticed in Groups at the moment.

In the USA Kilkennys Across the Universe at Setanta took a Group 1 at Kokomo Kennel Club, Keadeen Second Star To the Right a Group 3 at Coeur D’Alene and Finnabair Double D friend of a Friend a Gp 4 at Rhineland Kennel Club. The Owner Handler Groups are turning into a positive triumph for the breed with Keadeen’s Sir Emmet Mingus Glas annexing BOTH a Owner Handler Best In Show and Reserve Best In Show. Kilkenny’s Midleton of Irish Spirit also notched up an OHG1 as did Tipperary American Girl!

Canada may have only recently recognised Glens but recognised they certainly are with a Group 3, Group 4 and Best Puppy in Group for Gleann Holy Hannah and Groups 2 and 3 for Abberann Phelan.

In Europe there may not be the Group placings but there are certainly the dogs getting shown. At the Danish Terrier Club Gleann Cute Cocoon was Best of Breed and the Estonian Winners was a success for Gleann Flatbone Stiubhard with Gleann Damn Daisy Best Opposite. Helsinki International was a win for Gleann Cotton Cody with Damn Daisy once again Best Bitch. She made it three in a row at the Latvian Winners, this time to Gleann Bigwig. Turri Show was a BOB for Gleann Dear Dandelion and Best Dog was Gleann Eager Edgar

The UK saw a run of SKC, Bath, Southern Counties and the Glen Association Open Show with the top places being shared around. Scottish Kennel Club was a BOB for Amhard High Flyer with Sigrid Helga at Pantcottage taking the Bitch CC. Bath was Golden Spur and Romainville Whistle Dixie with Southern Counties seeing the first bitch BOB with Bregorrey Madam Defiance and Pajantick Razamatazz Best Opposite. The Glen Association saw Amhard High Flyer take home Best in Show with Reserve Best in Show going to the Reserve Best Dog Rollo The Great at his first ever official dog show! Best Bitch there was Romainville Razzamatazz. Best Puppy was Boudivella Tegan with Best Veteran Donvaleset Domino.

Besides the shows Glens were also at Burghley (courtesy of Nicki Atkin) for the Living Heritage Fair and Ciarin and Quinn were adding titles behind their names with RATCHX and Junior Earthdog. Monique sends special news of Ginny……qualififying for the 3rd time in Novice Buildings so earning her title today at the Performance Scent Dogs (PSD) trial in Westford, MA! She also learned two new scents this week, Anise & Clove, and was able to detect them during the Target Odor Tests.  “Star” though of this whole round up is summed up in owner Louise Lopez’s own words “I am so very, very proud of Tula! She earned her NW3 Elite title in Corvallis, Oregon today. This means she’s passed Nose Work 3 with a perfect score three times and is now qualified to compete at the Elite Level. She’s the first Glen to earn this title-such a wonderful girl”

Fabulous couple of weeks everybody and congratulations to all!

BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL CRITIQUE

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GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIERS

A big thank you to the committee for my invitation to judge our lovely breed at this great Championship show, Thank you my two stewards who kept things rolling nicely and thank you the owners and exhibitors for your entries.

PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1 1st:  Romainville Becks Blue Owner K. George & N. Sullivan. Eleven months old with good head, eye and ear set, correct bite, good front lots of heart room. Not over angulated moved sound.

JD (4 Entries) Abs: 0 1st:   Boudivella Oscar. A. Hannington. I like this young lad, looked really well and moved with drive, he has a lovely head, correct bite good front and rear, top line with correct amount of rise not over done.Deserved Reserve DCC, well done 2nd:   Pajantick Razamataz,  L. Hogburn  My Best Puppy and a little cracker he is, lovely expression, dark eyes, good bite and ear set. liked his front, moved really well round the ring. 3rd:  Rock Buster from Romainville. K. George  Res Kingcottage Boogie On Basil  M & Mrs Rogers

PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st:   Amhard Justin Thyme . Mr & Mrs Hardy. A young lad who has really matured into a god looking boy, great head piece good width of skull, correct bite, nice eye, liked his front and position of feet, deep chest, not to long in body, nice angulations, moved really well. Was pleased to award the Dog CC  2nd:   Golden Spurs. Dr. J. Alstead. I have always liked this young man but today his movement let him down plus he looked very young for this class…which is good for his owner, a slow maturing glen is the best to have.  3rd:  Romainville Freddies Choice. Mr & Mrs. A. Dunning

OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st:  Amard High Flyer. Mr & Mrs M. Hardy. A young lad who is a good mover, got a nice head, eye colour good and a correct mouth, liked his front and feet, today for me he needed a little more weight on. 2nd:  Pajantick Star Trooper. Miss. L. Hogburn. This young lad looks lovely in stance and moving around the ring he proves to be sound, he has a stunning head a great body, his coat looked lovely but just preferred the bite  on 1st.

PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st:  Jeonty Minnie Meme. Mrs.J. Rogers.  A wheaten lady who moved sound, nice head good bite lovely eye colour. solid body with neat feet. Tail set correct angulations not over done. 2nd:  Pajantick Rockahula. Mrs J. Whithers. A baby that had the sweetest expression  of the day, loved her head and eye colour, good bone, correct front. sturdy  body for a baby, she didn’t feel like running round the ring today so movement could not be assessed.

 

PGB (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st Ellerton Dusky Beauty. Mrs B. J.Baldock. A young lady who is very talkative while she is being gone over by a judge, a lovely head, correct mouth nice eye colour and shape. lovely front, ample bone, deep chest not over done in stifle, moved sound, really like this young lady and will watch her future with interest. Pleased to award her the Reserve BCC, well done. 2nd:   Amhard Jessie Jay, A. & J. O’Brien & P & D. James.  This young lady is coming on in leaps and bounds, a great head and expression correct bite, sturdy body nice front, great angulations front and rear, was stacked and looked beautiful but movement a little erratic today,  her day will come I am sure.

LB (3 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: Romainville Rock On Ruby. K. George. I have judged this young lady before when she was lacking coat, but today she is in full coat, nice type, she  has a lovely head  strong but feminine, good foreface, correct bite, ears and eyes. her front is correct giving a good front movement, deep chest, well boned. A good  rear driving action.  Pleased to award her the BCC and BOB. well done. 2nd: Amhard Indy Kate . Mr. & Mrs. Hardy. A lovely little lady so sweet, adorable expression  head not to ignore nice amount of width across the skull correct bite, ear placement and front. She can show the rest how to move but today a little to much tuck up for me. 3rd:  Romainville Uptown Girl . Miss. A. Hannington.

VB (1 Entries)  1st: 9644  Ch Jeonty Maybe Daysee . Mrs. J. B. Baldock. A champion that has had everything said about her that can be said. Today her movement let her down for top spot.

Val Harley (Judge)