West of England Ladies Society postal entries close today. Terrier day is on April 28th and Glen of Imaal Terriers will be judged by Mark Walshaw (only 6 weeks from his previous appointment!). Online entries close March 20th.
The National (postal) entries close on March 16th. Terrier day is Saturday May 11th and Glen of Imaal Terriers will be judged by Muriel Bailey. Online entries close March 28th
National Terrier HAVE EXTENDED their closing date (online) until March 18th
Tomorrow is Terrier Day so it is THE DAY for Glen of Imaal Terrier admirers…and it’s going to be a terribly early one as the breed is first in ring 6, hall 1 at 9.00am. Best of luck to everybody attending, hope your journeys aren’t too horrible and (if exhibiting) remember the dog you take home is still absolutely gorgeous whatever a judge says. Enjoy the day.
As Glens have an early call it’ll mean the big, big thing of Crufts can happen……Shopping. The list of stands, stalls and displays is huge so to enable plans to be made this is the list of attending trade stands etc. Remember that you don’t need it but, boy, if you want it, it’ll be there.
In the excitement of Crufts don’t forget final entries for National Terrier close on Monday and they aren’t extending. The show is on Saturday April 6th at Stafford Showground. There are 14 classes for Glen of Imaal Terriers and the judge is Harold Gay. Glens will be judged 2nd in Ring 2
National Terrier (postal) entries close tomorrow -February 5-but you have until March 11th for online. The show is on Saturday April 6th at Stafford Showground. There are 14 classes for Glen of Imaal Terriers and the judge is Harold Gay. Glens will be judged 2nd in Ring 2
Sometimes a show just has to start the Glen of Imaal Terrier catch up and this is one of those weeks; National Terrier. It’s considered one of the highlights of the terrier world and folk were there in force and it was a double, double result. Best of Breed and Best Opposite to the same owner with the two Reserves to the same owner…..and there was getting on for 40 years in the breed difference between them so ably illustrating that it is possible to do well with a Glen whoever you are. Something else was gloriously illustrated as well; Glens just get better and better as they get older. In possibly the majority of breeds animals of 10 & 12 wouldn’t be considered for serious showing. As there was no veteran class these mere youngsters were entered with everybody. One stood second between a two and three year old and the other swept all before him as he took the Dog ticket and BOB. Abberann Conan had one of the ultimate compliments paid by a judge who happened to be walking by the ring “that can’t be Homer surely!” To be recognised and known by his call name, that’s the way to go. Bitch CC to him was his kennel mate Daulton’s Midnight Sky of Galore which gave her the CH to add to the others at the front of her name. The two reserves went home in the proud pocket of Jane Alstead with the awarding to her Golden Spurs and Sigrid Helga at Pantcottage. Best Puppy went to Jeonty Dreams a Dream with Karensbrae who earned extra kudos for Glens with a 4th in the Puppy Stakes as well as a placing in the YKC Handling.
The Pearytail D litter debuted at the Kotka Puppy Show weekend and had rather a successful time. Pearytail Donald Dump took BOB both days over his sister Pearytail Dillion Dollar Baby and then topped it with a Group 3 and a Group 4. Sundsvall (Finland) saw Gleann Flatbone Stiubhard take home the Best of Breed rosette. Meomodo Boho’s Trick or Treat was having a trip to Lithuania and took Best of Breed both days as well as being shortlisted in the Group on Day 1. My Dear Fellow Cordula The Angel was BOB & BP at Dresden whilst Jeonty Junior Fire & Ice was picking up the applause at the International Show in Luxembourg.
Finnabair Double D Friend of a Friend had a great cluster in Alabama. Group 1 both days at Tuscaloosa KC with Group 2 & 1 at the Birmingham KC shows. Be-D-Mar Sweet William took a G4 at Trap Falls KC and Abberann Lament for Owen Roe was at Packerland KC over Easter and took Group 4.
Lots of “beauty” but the brains of the breed were also on the go over the weekend when Ginny added another title to the back of her name so BCAT (AKC Fast CAT-100 yard Coursing Ability Test) joins the rest
National Terrier is often on Easter weekend but this year it was missed by a week. Nicki Montford said she would “provide cake” in honour and what a creation it was. Chocolate cake, with more chocolate cake and decoration of mini eggs and crème eggs. Suffice to say none of it returned home with her. Thanks Nic, it was greatly appreciated. Over the years Glen of Imaal Terrier owners have fought a long battle on how the name is spelt, it’s part of owning the breed, but jaws dropped when arriving at the benching area at National Terrier. The first Championship Show to gives us classes, the show that terrier folk go to and there it was….Glen of IMMAL. The Chairman and Secretary of NT, when the matter was bought to their attention, both swore innocence and said there would be spelling and breed awareness courses introduced before next year. We expect nothing less!
Great weekend everybody.
At National Terrier Glen of Imaal Terriers are 2nd in ring 6 after 43 Bedlington Terriers so not too early out of bed….and Liz’ll be there to collect any EFG Open Show entries. With prize money, rosettes, specials, an exhibitor draw and a chance to exhibit at Birmingham Gundog & Terrier in the afternoon it’s the most “bang for your buck” showing day of the year
National Terriers have released the entry figures for their show on April 7th. Twenty seven Glen of Imaal Terriers are to be judged by Mr P Martin.
National Terrier have extended their closing date until tomorrow (16th March). The show is on April 7th at Stafford Showground and Mr P Martin will be officiating for Glen of Imaal Terriers. This year every breed has a new class, Special Beginner, which is for any owner/handler/exhibit that has not won a CC or Reserve CC.
National Terrier postal entries close tomorrow.(There is until March 9th for online but entries will increase by £2.00 per dog after tomorrow). The show will be held on April 7th at Stafford Showground and Mr P Martin will be officiating for Glen of Imaal Terriers. This year every breed has a new class, Special Beginner, which is for any owner/handler/exhibit that has not won a CC or Reserve CC.
That’s it then, time for the annual lie down until the days get a bit longer. There’s a list of Open Shows to look forward to, the KC Journal and the Irish Canine Press to look at, an eye testing clinic to book in for and an AGM to think about. If you haven’t entered for Crufts you still have until the 22nd and if you want to get ahead of the game National Terrier closes on February 22nd.
Remember us when you’re at Westminster or Manchester so hopefully they’ll be a big catch up session round about February 19th.
Midlands Local News (The Express & Star) have done a piece on National Terrier. Have a look at photo 11-is it Kaos?
Enthusiasts & Fanciers of Glens 