PVIWC 2007 Specialty Show Results


Photos courtesy of Show Photographer Cary Manaton, , 919-523-5135


Shortcuts to Results:

Obedience and Rally Sweepstakes Conformation Non-Regular Classes
Obedience High in Trial
Obedience Additional Qualifiers

Rally
Dogs
6-9 Months
9-12 Months
12-15 Months
15-18 Months
 
Bitches
6-9 Months
9-12 Months
12-15 Months
15-18 Months
 
Best in Sweeps
 
Best of Opposite to Best in Sweeps
Dogs
6-9 Months
9-12 Months
12-18 Months
Novice
Bred by Exhibitor
American Bred
Open
Winner's Dog
Reserve Winner's Dog
 
Bitches
6-9 Months
9-12 Months
12-18 Months
Novice
Bred by Exhibitor
American Bred
Open
Winner's Bitch
Reserve Winner's Bitch
 
Best of Breed
 
Best of Opposite to Best of Breed

Awards of Merit
Veteran Dog
 
Veteran Bitch
 
Stud Dog
 
Brood Bitch
 
Brace
 
Best Bred By Exhibitor
 
Best Puppy
 
Best Head




Obedience
Judge: Ms. Marie Huffman


High in Trial
(from Novice B class)
192 - STARKEEPER KELLAMORE MAEVE, CD, RN, NA, NAJ, HP048292/03, 4/5/03, breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyne Gagne, by: Ch Starkeeper's Dearg Niall - Ch Kellamore Starkeeper Majora, owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyn Gagne High in  Trial

Additional Qualifiers
Pre-Novice

1st 147 - CH STARKEEPER KELLAMORE CONNOR , - HP119544/02, 2/23/04, breeder: Jocelyne Gagne and Pamela Hendrickson, by: Karontara Starkeeper Gable - Starkeeper Cuhaven Brigid, owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyn Gagne

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Brace
1st 200 - BLAIR'S MYSTERIOUS, HHP165798/06, 7/22/05, breeder: Cecilia B. Hoffman and Bryan A. Conner, by: Blair's Incantation - Rysheron's Siobhan, owners: Thomas and Susan Hertz
199 - BLAIR'S PROPHET, HM994066/06, 1/27/02, breeder: Cecilia B. Hoffman and Bryan A. Conner, by: Ch. Rysheron's Adonis - Redtops Blair Vixon, owners: Susan and Thomas Hertz
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Rally
Judge: Mr. Mike Mooney


Rally
Excellent B

1st 196 - JONCARRA STELLA LUNA, CD, RA, HM852440/20, 8/20/99, breeder: Margaret Carty and Joann Giordano, by: Ch Kellcastle Chocolate Ribbon - Bailebrae Joncarra Bella Luna, owner: Janet C. Queisser
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Advanced B

1st 192 - STARKEEPER KELLAMORE MAEVE, CD, RN, NA, NAJ, HP048292/03, 4/5/03, breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyne Gagne, by: Ch Starkeeper's Dearg Niall - Ch Kellamore Starkeeper Majora, owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyn Gagne

2nd 188 - CH KELLAMORE C'EST LA VIE CD, AX, AXJ, RN, NAP, OJP, HM928731/01, 10/6/00, breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown, by: Ch Kellamore Finn MacCuhal, CD - Starkeeper Kellamore Viva CD, NA, NAJ, RN, NJP, owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown

3rd 198 - KARONTARA KELLAMORE DALLARA, CD, RN, NA, NAJ, HN006145/05, 1/6/02, breeder: Jocelyne Gagne, Karon Volk and Pam Hendrickson, by: Ch Houndhill Parill of Eagle - Starkeeper Cuhaven Binseen, owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Karon Volk
Rally Advanced B Winner

Novice B

1st 194 - KELLAMORE IONA , HP193675/04, 12/1/05, breeer: Joanne Buehner-Brown, by: Ch Karontara Starkeeper Dylan - Ch Kellamore C'Est La Vie, CD, AX, owner: Janet C. Queisser

2nd 147 - CH STARKEEPER KELLAMORE CONNOR , HP119544/02, 2/23/04, breeder: Jocelyne Gagne and Pamela Hendrickson, by: Karontara Starkeeper Gable - Starkeeper Cuhaven Brigid, owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyn Gagne
Rally Novice B Winner



Sweepstakes
Judge: Ms. Linda Souza
Ms. Souza's critique appears in blue below
 

"I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound club for inviting me to judge the puppy sweepstakes at their 20th anniversary show. It was an honor and a pleasure. There was nothing better than coming straight from a long business trip with IW withdrawal and being able to watch and go over such a lovely collection of youngsters. I want to thank the Show-chairperson, Dee Van Nest, along with her committee for creating such a wonderful venue for the show and providing me with royal hospitality. I wish to extend my thanks also to ring steward extraordinare, Peter Van Brunt. Most of all, thank you to the exhibitors for bringing your puppies and showing with the greatest spirit of sportsmanship. I hope you felt it was a good experience for your youngsters.

Sorting out puppies is a fun but difficult task-especially in the 6-12 month range. So many things are changing daily-- even the most promising puppy can have an "ugly" stage. For this reason you are forced to judge them on the day which doesn't necessarily reflect how they would be placed in the future. I will, however, not reward overly mature youngsters if there is another puppy of equal quality. I have found over the years that too much body mass early on does not speak well for the future balance and strength of the dog.

My preferred way to assess puppies and adults is to let them stand free (without being stacked) and to let them gait at a trot of medium speed. This allows me to see their shape both standing and moving and to look for that easy and active gait. My winners sorted out as follows."


Puppy Dogs: 6-9 Months

1st 15 - SKYES THUNDER, HP229629/01, 7/5/06, breeder: owner, by: Ch. Skyes Comet - Skyes Stoneybrook Rue, Owner: Michael Genovese, DDS
"A handsome red brindle with lovely presence that was displayed both standing and moving. He was shapely with a good coat and motored himself around with a strong, open side gait. His head was a bit stark and he could have a better ear but his quality in shape and movement overshadowed these details."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 6-9 Winner

2nd 11 - GARLOW NONE-SUCH OF EAGLE, HP233162/05, 7/10/06, breeder: Karyl Morrison & Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd, by Salutary Rachamim of Eagle - Armaitiu Nala of Eagle, owner: Carolyn Bowers and Sam Houston McDonald.
"A nice wheaten brindle with a good topline and lovely overall shape. He moved well and held his shape in motion. A touch more bone and more power of presence would have pushed him into first place."

3rd 13 - BLAIR PRIME NUMBER AT TARALYN, HP229813/05, 7/25/06, breeder: Cecilia B. Hoffman and Bryan A. Conner, by Redtops Celtic Spirit - Rysheron's Djinn at Blair, owner: Lisa and William McKinney and Cecilia Hoffman and Bryan Conner.
"This puppy had a nice side gait but not the power or shape of 1st and 2nd."

4th 17 - BLAIR'S SQUARE ROOT, HP229813/06, 7/25/06, breeder: owners, by Redtops Celtic Spirit - Rysheron's Djinn at Blair, owner: C.B. Hoffman and B.A. Conner
"This puppy is a litter brother to the 3rd place puppy and has a similar shape with good side gait. He could use more bone and size."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 6-9 Placements

Puppy Dogs: 9-12 Months

1st 27 - PITLOCHRY'S KEYSTONE , NHSB2615378, 6/29/06, breeder: Nicco Fernhout, by Pitlochry's Telonius Troy - Celtic Myst-Brolly, owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin and Jeanette Luther.
"A handsome wheaten dog with dark points who won this class on overall shape and soundness. He had a pleasing head with good ear and correct coat. He carried himself nicely around the ring."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Winner

2nd 23 - KINDRED CORMAC O'BELTANE, HP202435/02, 4/3/06, breeder: Donna DiStefano, by Rosslare's Coleraine Fenian K - Sherwood's Kindred Atreya, owners: Diane Camel and Ken Neff.
"A brindle male with good depth but not willing to show himself off today. Hopefully, he will build some confidence as he matures."

Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Placements

Puppy Dogs: 12-15 Months

1st 63 - GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER ARMAGH, SA070631 (CANADA), 1/25/06, breeder: Susan Prokopenko and Jocelyne Gagne, by: Starkeeper Kellamore Connor, CGN - Ch. Calorien Glenamadda Arabella, owner: Ben Carter.
"This dog was the easy winner of this class. He had a nice shape with good bone and substance and moved around the ring easily and actively. I'm not sure that he will be the tallest dog on the block, but he's balanced, masculine and sound-an honest dog. (also Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes)"

Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Winner

2nd 39 - TALIESIN'S WALERON, HP201313/01, 2/22/06, breeder: David and Donna Smith, by Ch. Taliesin's Llenlleawg, CGC - Wolf Tone Bonne Louis, owners: David and Donna Smith.
"A younger looking wheaten brindle with a nice shape and good side gait. This was a lovely dog but didn't quite have the masculinity of 1st place. It will be interesting to see how he grows out."

3rd 37 - CONNEMARA'S FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, HP192039/02, 1/19/06, breeder: Debbie Sharpe and Laurie Morris, by Connemara's Rain Man - Ch. Brimstone's Connemara Summer, owners: Laurie Morris and Debbie Sharpe.
"This is a handsome, dark male with a good shape. The 2nd place dog used himself better on the go around which is why I placed this dog third. I liked his type very much."

4th 49 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA WYSE, HP222230/02, 2/22/06, breeder: Dr. Caren Carney & Eileen M. Flanagan, by Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha, owner: Dr. Caren M. Carney.
"This is another lovely male with wonderful type. He is obviously trying to learn to deal with the show ring. When he masters this feat, I think he will be something very special. He is a hound-through and through."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Placements

Puppy Dogs: 15-18 Months

"This was a tough class. I found out why when i saw the catalog. They are all litter brothers. I truly was having a hard time deciding how to place them. In the end, I just went back to type, size and movement and made my decision. The very next day it could have been different. They all 3 had "happy" tails today."


1st 81 - VANDEVENTER'S CEARBHALL O'ROS, HP201705/05, 12/29/05, Breeder: Van and Susan Morfit and Robert J. Brehl, by Ch. Carnasserie Brynglas Phoenix - Ch. Caoimhe Briana Kavanagh O'Ros, owners: Van and Susan Morfit.
"A red wheaten with good bone. Moved clean on his down and back and carried himself well going around."

Sweeps Puppy Dog 15-18 Winner

2nd 51 - ARMAGH'S FAOLAN BUSTER O'ROS, HP201705/03, 12/29/05, Breeder: Van and Susan Morfit and Robert J. Brehl, by Ch. Carnasserie Brynglas Phoenix - Ch. Caoimhe Briana Kavanagh O'Ros, owners: Ben Carter.
"A brindle with a nice shape but could use a touch more depth. Moved well on the go around."
3rd 45 - ATHAIR CRIONNA O'ROS, HP201705/07, 12/29/05, Breeder: Van and Susan Morfit and Robert J. Brehl, by Ch. Carnasserie Brynglas Phoenix - Ch. Caoimhe Briana Kavanagh O'Ros, owners: Robert J. and Deirdre M. Brehl.
"A red brindle with a nice shape but does not use himself as well on the move today."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 15-18 Placements

"At this point, I want to mention that the depth of quality in these bitch classes was exceptional. This bodes well for the future."

Puppy Bitches: 6-9 Months

1st 10 - ARD RHI'S CALIDA OF CASTLEMAINE, HP227975/04, 8/14/06, breeder: Greg R. and Marilyn Shaw, by Ch. Malachi of Castlemaine - Ch. Castlemaine's Easy Maggie, owner: Art and Linda King.
"A gorgeous, dark brindle bitch with a beautiful head and dark eyes. She holds her topline both standing and moving. Lovely depth with good balance. A beauty."

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 6-9 Winner

2nd 22 - SKYES TRYSKELLE BASTILLE, HP229630/02, 7/8/06, breeder: Michael P. Genovese, DDS, by Ch. Stoneybrook Dakota - Ch. Skyes Antoinette, owner: Bambi Rabe, Judith Simon and Jill Maloney.
"Another beautiful puppy-wheaten in color. Once again, holding shape standing and on the move. She also used herself well going around. Very close between 1st and 2nd."

3rd 20 - STONEYBROOK PERIDOT AT SUMMERHILL, HP233287/01, 8/6/06, breeder: Judith and Alexandra Simon, by Ch. Stoneybrook Dakota - Stoneybrook Ruby, owner: Bambi Madsen Rabe and Judy Simon.
"A red wheaten with sugar white feet and a nice topline. She had a good thigh and moved well. Not quite as smooth in lines at the first two girls but another quality bitch."

4th 6 - ROCKHART SILVERWOLF KYLAH, HP229004/04, 8/16/06, breeder: Christiana Hartenstein & Lynn Simon, by Ch. Rockhart Anthem - Ch. Stoneybrook Rockhart Rebecca, owner: Sylvia Tamm and Christiana Hartenstein.
"A very young looking girl in the class but when she got herself going I liked what I saw. She had moments of holding a very nice shape and her type was lovely. Hopefully, she will continue to develop into something very nice. She has the potential."
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 6-9 Placements

Puppy Bitches: 9-12 Months

1st 26 - GORDON OF AERIE, HP215375/01, 6/22/06, breeder: owners, by Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. Giggles Aerie of Eagle, owners: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"This is a quality brindle bitch with an excellent shape and good movement whether she's standing or moving. She has the right amount of leg to balance her body in this age range. All of her details-head, ears, coat etc. are in the plus column."

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 9-12 Winner

2nd 28 - ERINWOOD RAJEAN, HP219291/03, 5/22/06, breeder: owners, by Lonnkyle Padraig - Ch. Erinwood Text Message, owners: Pam and Jim Paloma.
"Another bitch of exceptional quality with all at same wonderful points as those of the first place bitch. I would only want to see more leg under her at this age with the tremendous amount of depth she has in her body. This is still a bitch of exceptional quality. What a class of two!"
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Puppy Bitches: 12-15 Months

1st 66 - VESUVIUS OF AERIE, HP208304/03, 3/3/06, breeder: Jeanette Luther and Amy Benjamin, by Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Vice Versa Aerie of Eagle, owners: Jeanette Luther, Amy Benjamin and Doug Marx.
"This wheaten bitch caught my eye in this large class immediately. She was stunning. Her shape standing was perfect. Her shape on the move was perfect. I loved everything about her. She was not over done for her age. She still had a bit of the "filly look" to her but you could see she is going to have all she needs down the road. I wish she were in my yard. (Best in Sweepstakes)"

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-15 Winner

2nd 62 - REDTOPS CHARISMA AT BLAIR, HP208668/03, 3/9/06, breeder: Rosemary Wortman, by Redtops Celtic Spirit - Redtops Chloe, owners: Cecilia B. Hoffman & Rosemary Wortman & Bryan A. Conner.
"A lovely gray brindle bitch with the shape and topline I look for. She moved around nicely holding that good shape."

3rd 68 - CARRICKANEENA CRIONNACHT DARCY, HP222230/01, 2/22/06, breeder: Dr. Caren Carney, Eileen M. and Eileen B. Flanagan, by Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha, owners: Eileen M. and Eileen B. Flanagan.
"A nice strong bitch with great movement. Would like to see her topline hold a little better on the move but this does not detract from her overall strength and qualities."

4th 52 - PITLOCHRY'S JAGGER, NHSB2595855, 2/10/06, breeder: Nicco Fernhout, by Pitlochry's Zardoz - Pitlochry's Blue Bell, owners: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"A quality black bitch with good substance and strong movement. Her lines don't flow quite as smoothly as the others placed before her, but she has good strength in her body which appealed to me."
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-15 Placements

Puppy Bitches: 15-18 Months

1st 46 - THUNDERWOLF'S CONNEMARA AUTUMN, HP189157/02, 11/6/05, breeder: Debra Traskos, Donita Osborne, & Susan Andrews, by: Ch Tomahawke Wolfhaven Windtalker - Ch Wolfhaven's Thunderwolf Waltz, owner: Debbie Sharpe, Deb Traskos and Donita Osborne.
"A dark brindle bitch of lovely type and the best overall shape in the class. She was sound and moved well and was very pleasing to the eye!"

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-18 Winner

2nd 32 - THUNDERWOLF TESSA OF SHANACHIE, HP189157/03, 11/6/05, breeder: Debra Traskos, Donita Osborne, & Susan Andrews, by: Ch Tomahawke Wolfhaven Windtalker - Ch Wolfhaven's Thunderwolf Waltz, owner: Debbie Sharpe, Deb Traskos and Donita Osborne.
"I see in the catalog that this is a litter sister to the 1st place bitch which is obviously why I liked her. The sisters resemble one another!
She isn't quite as mature as her sister but she could easily catch up during the next year. She has a lovely shape and moves free and easy. She is a very nice bitch."


3rd 56 - MOIRNE O'ROS, HP201705/08, 12/29/05, breeder: R.J. Brehl and Van and Susan Morfit, by Ch Carnasserie Brynglas Phoenix - Ch Caoimhe Brianna Kavanagh O'Ros, owner R.J. Brehl.
"A red brindle bitch with a very nice shape but not moving as smoothly as 1st and 2nd. Hopefully this will improve with maturity and practice."

4th 110 - VANDEVENTER'S CAMPBELL O'ROS, HP201705/06, 12/29/05, Van and Susan Morfit and Robert J. Brehl, by Ch Carnasserie Brynglas Phoenix - Ch Caoimhe Brianna Kavanagh O'Ros, owner: Van and Susan Morfit.
"A red brindle bitch with a nice shape that could use a little more bone. She was also not moving her best today. I see she is a litter sister to the 3rd place bitch. I feel their movement will both improve with time and more exposure to the ring."
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-18 Placements


I have to say when my class winners came into the ring for best in sweeps judging, I was impressed with the depth of quality. There were many worthy winners who could have easily gone on to best in sweeps or best opposite in sweeps. It was a fabulous lineup!

Thank you again for giving me this wonderful assignment. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.


Best in Sweepstakes: 66 - VESUVIUS OF AERIE
Best in Sweeps

Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes: 63 - GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER ARMAGH
Best of Opposite to Best in Sweeps


 
Conformation
Judge: Ms. Jocelyn Gagne
Ms. Gagne's critique appears in green below
 

"My sincere thanks to the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club for the invitation to judge your annual specialty. I had looked forward to this weekend with much anticipation for nearly two years, and can tell you that it fulfilled my expectations and was a delightful experience.

Dee Van Nest and her show committee (comprised of her friends and family) made me feel welcome, and well looked after! My driver and escort Christina Kallay was a lovely person who greeted me at the airport and made sure I was transported safely for the next two days. And of course, who cannot do well as a judge when you have the omnipresent Peter Van Brunt as your chief ring steward! Thank you Peter for keeping me on my toes, for the great conversation, and most of all for the Westminster pens! Peter was capably assisted by several other stewards, and they all made sure the right dogs got into the ring in the right order, at the right time! I never really got to talk to the holding ring stewards, because they were operating at the other end of the ring, but I still appreciate all of their efforts. Tammy the show secretary was always available; both before and during the show to answer my questions, and make sure I had all of the right paperwork.

Thank you to the show committee and workers. All of the club members did their jobs exceptionally well so they allowed me to focus totally on my job … to judge the hounds. And this was not only my task for the two days of the show, but very much my pleasure. Thank you to all the exhibitors for providing me with the opportunity to go over your wonderful wolfhounds. The sportsmanship and congeniality of the exhibitors (with one unfortunate exception) made my time in the ring very pleasant.

My co-judge Linda Souza is a great friend, and one who I rarely get to see. So it was a special treat for me to share the judging podium with her.

Linda and I have long shared a similar vision of what a great Irish Wolfhound should look like. It was no surprise to either of us after the show, to see that we had chosen pretty much the same dogs as our winners, in most of the puppy classes.

While I was a little concerned about the weather on the first day, with all the weather reports calling for a 60% chance of rain, we ended up having perfect showing weather. My escort probably wondered at the bags I carried with me to the show site on that first day of judging …. Extra jackets, rain gear, foot wear, etc. I figured if I was prepared for nasty weather, I wouldn't need to use the gear! I was right, as it remained cool but dry, and very pleasant for the dogs. The next day we saw more sun, and it was a little warmer, but again quite tolerable in terms of comfort for the hounds.

I was most impressed with the depth of quality in the bitches. This bodes well for the future of our breed. In each of the bitch classes there were sound, typical and shapely bitches who could easily have earned the number one spot on any other given day. In particular the Open and Bred By Exhibitor bitch classes had some remarkably beautiful females, who excelled in breed type, movement and condition. This speaks volumes to the dedication of their breeders and owners.

Having said how impressed I was with the bitches, I have to admit that I was a little disappointed in general with the quality of the dogs. While there were many average dogs, there were only a few stand outs. Even in the specials ring, I would have hoped for a few more high quality males that met my expectations of being exceptional. Having said all that, I was very happy with all of my major winners, and feel that these hounds were truly excellent examples of what an Irish Wolfhound should be.

Anyone who has watched me judge, or seen my own dogs, will know that movement is of prime importance to me, and often, this was the deciding factor in an otherwise beautiful class of hounds who were quite equal when standing. I have always believed that a sighthound is only as good as its legs, and we must never forget that while our wolfhounds are giants among dogs, they are still a running hound. I constantly promote that form follows function, so a coursing and hunting hound has to be built to run and dispatch its prey. This means that it has to move well, have classic sighthound shape, and because of their prey, a wolfhound also has to be a strong and powerful hound. These criteria that I apply to my breeding program, are the same ones I use when judging. I was so pleased to find many hounds of this description at the Potomac specialty, and in particular my last 4 hounds in the ring best portrayed those attributes.

I saw so many lovely hounds, with numerous positive attributes which are outlined in the individual critiques. However, one of the less desirable traits was the frequency of light eyes. I saw far too many hounds, irrespective of coat color, who had a light or staring eye. This is particularly disturbing in a dark dog, as it is startling. The light eye tends to ruin that typical far away, mystical look that should be embodied in the expression of our wolfhounds. While I did not penalize dogs on the basis of eye color, I do think it is important to be aware of the fact that there were in my opinion, not enough hounds in the entry with those dark, expressive eyes that so typify the look of an Irish Wolfhound. It's not a huge factor in terms of the overall dog, but it was noticeable and can detract from expression, and I think it needs some attention."


Dogs: 6-9 Months

1st 15 - SKYES THUNDER, HP229629/01, breeders: Michael Genovese, DDS, by: Ch Skyes Comet - Skyes Stoneybrook Rue; owners: Genovese, DDS Michael.
"Red wheaten puppy, with good bone and substance. Soundest dog in this class. A nice outline, just a touch short in back length for me. Covers ground, standing and moving. Head not his fortune; too broad in backskull."

Conformation Dogs 6-9 Winner

2nd 11 - GARLOW NONE-SUCH OF EAGLE , HP233162/05, breeders: Karyl Morrison and Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd, by: Salutary Rachamim of Eagle - Armaitiu Nala of Eagle; owners: Bowers, Carolyn, and Sam Houston McDonald.
"A light coloured brindle dog, a bit finer than the first place dog, but again with a nice outline. A sound puppy, and moving just a bit close coming and going today."

3rd 17 - BLAIR'S SQUARE ROOT, HP229813/06; breeders: C. B. Hoffman and B. A. Conner, by: Redtops Celtic Spirit - Rysheron's Djinn at Blair, owners: Hoffman C B, and B A Conner.
"This puppy actually had the nicest shape in the class when standing. However, he did not move smoothly at all, and was moving very close and narrow both coming and going."

4th 13 - BLAIR PRIME NUMBER AT TARALYN, HP229813/05, breeders: Cecilia B. Hoffman and Bryan A. Conner, by: Redtops Celtic Spirit - Rysheron's Djinn at Blair; owners: McKinney, Lisa and William, Cecilian Hoffman and Bryan Conner
"This puppy had good substance and a nice shape in profile. He was relatively sound, but not moving as well as those who placed ahead of him in this class. Coat a bit soft."
Conformation Dog 6-9 Placements

Dogs: 9-12 Months

1st 27 - PITLOCHRY'S KEYSTONE, NHSB2615378; breeders: Nicco Fernhout, by: Pitlochry's Telonius Troy - Celtic Myst-Brolly; owners: Marx Doug, and Amy Benjamin and Jeanette Luther
"A handsome red wheaten puppy. He has the length that I like to see; covers a lot of ground. At this stage in his growth he has adequate curves, but is a little bit straight in front which restricts his reach slightly when on the move."

Conformation Dogs 9-12 Winner

2nd 23 - KINDRED CORMAC O'BELTANE, HP202435/02; breeders: Donna DiStefano, by: Rosslare's Coleraine Fenian K - Sherwood's Kindred Atreya; owners: Camel Diane, and Ken Neff
"A grey brindle puppy who was not too sure that he liked being in the ring at first. He did settle down. A bit finer than the #1 puppy, and was not as smooth on the go around as he could have been. This may be because he was not happy about being in the ring."
Conformation Dog 9-12 Placements

Dogs: 12-18 Months

1st 31 - WILDISLE CASTLEKEEPER QUEST, HP211221/01, breeders: Alice Kneavel, by: Ch Wildisle Lionheart - Ch Castlekeeper Johanna, owners: Kneavel Alice, and Jill Bregy
"A large, substantial wheaten brindle youngster. What a beautiful neck, set well into a well angulated front and flowing into good curves. Lovely rear quarters. He used himself very well on the move, taking maximum advantage of his balanced angles and good shape to cover the ground with reach and drive."

Conformation Dogs 12-18 Winner

2nd - TALIESIN'S WALERON, HP201313/01, breeders: David and Donna Smith, by: Ch Taliesin's Llenlleawg, CGC - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise, owners: Smith, David and Donna
"A little bit less of this dog than the winner. He is a more moderate hound, and an excellent mover who really strides out on the go around. Another good front assembly. Good shape and outline."

3rd 37 - CONNEMARA'S FIRE AND BRIMSTONE, HP192039/02, breeders: Debbie Sharpe and Laurie Morris, by: Connemara's Rain Man - Ch. Brimstone's Connemara Summer, owners: Morris Laurie, and Debbie Sharpe
"A promising young hound. He is not in as good condition as the first and second place hound. A bit thin. He is light on his feet, and nice on the go around, but not as sound coming and going."

4th 49 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA WYSE, HP222230/02, breeders: Dr. Caren Carney and Eileen M. Flanagan, by: Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha, owners: Carney, Caren M.
"Another teenager with good potential. A very houndy type with great length. A good shape. A little unsure about being in the ring. Once he gets going his movement in profile is strong."
Conformation Dogs 12-18 Placements

Dogs: Novice

1st 59 - TALIESIN'S LIAM OF WIDEVIEW, JC, HP177590/03, breeders: Donna R. Smith and David Smith, by: Brimstone Solomon - Taliesin's Leanaim An Taibreamh, owners: Milne David and Margie
"Overall the most balanced dog in this class. He is an easy mover, although a little bit close coming and going. Good length with adequate angulation front and rear."

Conformation Dogs Novice Winner

2nd 61 - ROCKHART HAVOC, HP174796/03, breeders: Christiana C. Hartenstein and Lynn M. Simon, MD, by: Am/Can Ch. Rockhart Anthem - Rockhart Wanja, owners: Hartenstein, Christiana C., and Lynn Simon, MD
"This dog misbehaved which made it difficult to evaluate his movement. Appears to move wide in the front, which would be consistent with his shoulders being overloaded. He is quite curvy in shape, and strong looking. He drops off behind and moves a bit close behind, but again this was difficult to determine as he was uncooperative with his handler on the move."

3rd 65 - CALYDDON SEANEAN OF THOR , HP074180/01, breeders: Donna S. & Joseph C. Pitt, by: Calyddon Taghmon - Calyddon Bellacoeur, owners: Findlay, Barbara Cape, and Donna S. Pitt
"A big substantial hound. Moderate curves. He looked better standing than moving. Relatively sound, but needs more energy on the go around."

4th 57 - SIDHE'S DOMINO DANCER DE BURGH, HP169147/01, breeders: Roni Kaluza and Randy Valenti, by: KellyKerry Rapho of Eagle - Sidhe's Britney, owners: Burke Ann
"A long, lean hound. Not the scope of the dogs who placed in front of him. Somewhat straight in front, so paddles coming at you."
Conformation Dogs Novice Placements

Dogs: Bred-By-Exhibitor

1st 83 - CARRICKANEENA BARD OF ARMAGH, HP094246/01, breeders: Owners, by: Ch. Carrickaneena Dearg Mac Logan - Ch. Carrickaneena Tir Na Nog, owners: Flanagan, Eileen M. and Eileen B.
"This dog had a beautiful shape and outline, and he used himself to advantage on the move; covering ground with a free and effortless gait. Not a large dog, but well proportioned. Lovely head and ears."

Conformation Dogs Novice Winner

2nd 71 - ROCKHART ELYSEE, HP108183/06, breeders: Christiana C. Hartenstein and Lynn M. Simon, MD, by: Am/Can Ch. Rockhart Anthem - Am/Can Ch. Stoneybrook Rockhart Rebecca, owners: Hartenstein, Christiana C., and Lynn Simon, MD
"A larger and impressive male; he is all about curves. Great substance, giving him an impression of being a shade stocky. Also a nice mover, not quite as free moving on the go around as the first place dog."

3rd 75 - TALIESIN'S SUAILCE, JC, HP148346/01, breeders: David and Donna Smith, by: Wolf Tone Merlyn - Ch Taliesin's Luas, owners: Smith, David and Donna
"The dog had a gorgeous head and neck which flowed smoothly into lovely front quarters. Not as angulated behind. Used himself well when moving."

4th 73 - CALYDDON PENDRAGON, HP074180/06, breeders: Owners, by: Calyddon Taghmon - Calyddon Bellacoeur, owners: Pitt, Donna S and Joseph C
"A large, well boned male with solid shape. Looked better standing than on the go around. Not as angulated as the first and second place dogs. Paddles in front coming at me, and was a bit sluggish on the move."
Conformation Dogs Novice Placements

Dogs: American Bred

1st 91 - KELLYKERRY PENN OF SIDHE, HP169147/08, breeders: Roni Kaluza and Randy Valenti, by: KellyKerry Rapho of Eagle - Sidhe's Britney, owners: Myer, Glenn H.
"A substantial wheaten male, with great bone. Not as long limbed looking as the second place dog, but very curvy and was a great mover. Nice action in profile. Front movement could be a bit cleaner coming at me."

Conformation Am Bred Dog Winner

2nd 95 - O'LUGH BLACKWATER SULLIVAN, HP134744/02, breeders: Andrea B. and Michael L. Dormady, by: Ch. O'Lugh's Walks on Water - Ch. O'Lugh's Front Paige Story, owners: Sula, Jennifer
"A long and tall dog who uses himself well on the move. He could display more reach in front on the move. Good shape, but drops off a bit steeply in the croup."

3rd 85 - ROSSLARE'S DUBHGHAILL O'BELTANE, HP177084/02, breeders: Glynis Littlewood, by: Rosslare's Kindred Montralee - Rosslare's Autumn Maiz, owners: Camel, Diane, and Ken Neff
"A well shaped dog, who is a sound free mover. Smaller than the other two hounds in the class."
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Dogs: Open

1st SIDHE GUINNESS OF GARDENFIELD, HP136940/06, breeders: Tom Rabbitt, by: Ch Sidhe Dragonsbane - Meadbh Cunaardri, owners: Kaluza, Roni, and Randy Valenti
"A very balanced male, with good shape and substance. He has a gorgeous head and neck that flowed smoothly into his strong front assembly. Balanced with equally strong rear quarters. He settled more as the class went on, and used himself to advantage on the move. I would like to see him a bit taller."

Conformation Dogs Open Winner

2nd 101 - ROCKHART ENIGMA, HP108183/05, breeders: Christiana C. Hartenstein and Lynn M. Simon, MD, by: Am/Can Ch. Rockhart Anthem - Am/Can Ch. Stoneybrook Rockhart Rebecca, owners: Hartenstein, Christiana C., and Lynn Simon, MD
"Another dog with beautiful curves and substance. Good action on the go around when moving. Not as balanced as the first place dog - a bit front heavy; loaded over the shoulders. He moved a bit wide in front coming at me."

3rd 115 - PITLOCHRY'S YPSILON, HP163977/01, breeders: Conny Fernhout-Schildt, by: NLCh Celtic Myst Bryan - Pitlochry's Querro, owners: Marx Doug, and Amy Benjamin
"This is a large, leggy dog with good substance and nice type. He was not in hard condition, and did not use himself on the move as well as his outline suggests. Not too cooperative with his handler either, wanting to post when stacked and this impacted negatively on his topline. Light eyes."

4th 107 - CARRICKANEENA SLIEVE CARRON, HP166840/05, breeders: E. M. and E. B. Flanagan, by: Mochras Ipse Facto - Ch Carrickaneena Treise SC, owners: Peltier, Carol L., and E.M. and E. B. Flanagan
"Another lovely large dog, but not as well angulated in fore and rear quarters as the others in the class. Looks young yet. Has good length to him and nice bone. Good mover."
Conformation Dogs Open Placements

Winner's Dog: 31 - WILDISLE CASTLEKEEPER QUEST
"In the winners line up this dog was impressive. While still a youngster, he had the classic sighthound shape that I like to see. He drew my eye with his commanding appearance. He exuded length, in terms of body and daylight underneath him, without compromising strength. This dog covered ground well both standing and on the move; great reach and drive on the go around. In great condition."
Conformation Winners Dog

Reserve Winner's Dog: 99 - SIDHE GUINNESS OF GARDENFIELD
"He is very shapely, with lovely curves. Moved very well. I would like more daylight underneath him."
Conformation Reserve Winner's Dog

Bitches: 6-9 Months

1st 10 - ARD RHI'S CALIDA OF CASTLEMAINE, HP227975/04, breeders: Greg R. and Marilyn Shaw, by: Ch. Malachi of Castlemaine - Ch. Castlemaine's Easy Maggie, owners: King Art and Linda
"A beautiful youngster who is balanced, with lovely curves both fore and aft. She has a beautiful gait, very smooth with good reach and drive. A lovely head with captivating dark eyes."

Conformation Bitches 6-9 Winner

2nd 12 - GARLOW ARD RHI NESSIE OF EAGLE, HP233162/07, breeders: Kelly Morrison and Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd, by: Salutary Rachamim of Eagle - Armaitiu Nala of Eagle, owners: King Art and Linda
"A nice shape on this puppy with good bone. Not as strong behind as the first place dog. Her fluffy coat detracted from her appearance, and could probably be removed now."

3rd 16 - BLAIR'S PI R SQUARED, HP229813/01, breeders: C. B. Hoffman and B. A. Conner, by: Redtops Celtic Spirit - Rysheron's Djinn at Blair, owners: Hoffman Cecilia B., and Bryan A. Conner
"A smaller puppy with lovely curves. A beautiful package, great head, would just like a little more of her, and this may come with age. A bit weak in the topline."

4th 14 - SKYES TESS, HP229629/02, breeders: Michael Genovese, DDS, by: Ch Skyes Comet - Skyes Stoneybrook Rue, owners: Genovese, DDS Michael
"A lovely wheaten bitch puppy with great black pigment. Has a nice shape with lovely stride on the go round. Could be a bit cleaner coming and going."
Conformation Bitches 6-9 Placements

Bitches: 9-12 Months
"This was a tough class to judge. Two beautiful young bitches, who were close up on each other."

1st 28 - ERINWOOD RAJEAN, HP219291/03, breeders: Pam and Jim Paloma, by: Lonnkyle Padraig - Ch Erinwood Text Message, owners: Paloma, Pam and Jim
"This bitch had lovely shape, and substance to match. She had a lovely head, and was beautiful both standing and moving. Powerful gait; using herself very well on the move for a puppy."

Conformation Bitches 9-12 Winner

2nd 26 - GORDON OF AERIE, HP215375/01, breeders: Owners, by: Ch Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch Giggles Aerie of Eagle, owners: Marx, Doug, and Amy Benjamin
"More angular at this stage in her development than the first place bitch. Still a top quality youngster. A very pretty head. Not as strong in rear as the first place bitch."
Conformation Bitches 9-12 Placements

Bitches: 12-18 Months
"What an amazing class. I have come to expect the yearling or 12 to 18 months class at specialties to be highly competitive, and this class held true to form."

1st 66 - VESUVIUS OF AERIE, HP208304/03, 03/03/06, breeders: Jeanette Luther and Amy Benjamin, by: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Vice Versa Aerie of Eagle, owners: Luther, Jeanette, and Amy Benjamin and Doug Marx
"A very beautiful wheaten bitch. She has it all. Incredible curves with power. Well conditioned, and has a smooth and sound stride, all ways (coming, going and in profile)."

Conformation Bitches 12-18 Winner

2nd 52 - PITLOCHRY'S JAGGER, NHSB2595855, breeders: Nicco Fernhout, by: Pitlochry's Zardoz - Pitlochry's Blue Bell, owners: Marx, Doug, and Amy Benjamin
"This bitch pushed the first place winner hard. Very similar in type to the winner. Not as strong in front assembly as the first place bitch. Bite less than desirable."

3rd 44 - TALIESIN'S WITAN, HP201313/05, breeders: Donna Smith and David Smith, by: Ch. Taliesin's Llenlleawg, CGC - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise, owners: Malone Karen F., and Donna R. Smith
"Another gorgeous youngster. A beautiful mover. Not quite as curvy in outline as the first and second place bitches."

4th 50 - VIOLIN OF AERIE, HP208304/02, breeders: Amy Benjamin and Jeanette Luther, by: Ch Pitlochry's Quintus - Vice Versa Aerie of Eagle, owners: Marx, Doug, and Amy Benjamin
"A big girl with lots of potential. She has much to grow into, and looks like a teenager, but is very promising. Not as curvy as the dogs who placed ahead of her. I see afterwards that she is a litter sister to the #1."
Conformation Bitches 12-18 Placements

Bitches: Novice

1st 74 - PITLOCHRY'S ENTRY, HP198836/01, breeders: Nicco Fernhout, by: Pitlochry's Vincent - Show Light Von Der Oelmuhle, owners: Marx Doug, and Amy Benjamin
"A very shapely red brindle. She is the soundest and smoothest mover in this class, displaying the best reach and drive. Balanced."

Conformation Bitches Novice Winner

2nd 72 - LISMORE ETHEL, HP151379/01, breeders: Judy Simon and Karen Levan, by: Ch Fleetwind Magnum - Stoneybrook Kamiah, owners: Simon, Judy, and Steven LeVan
"Larger than the first place winner, she is also very beautiful with much type. Her movement is just a shade less powerful than the winner."

3rd 76 - RIVERSONG'S RAGGED GLORY, HP111798/05, breeders: Cynthia and Dave Patterson, by: SBIS Ch Rosslare's Sandor - Ch Falcarragh Rosa Rugosa, JC, CGC, owners: Patterson Cynthia and Dave
"A pretty grey brindle. Very sound, but not as much reach and drive as the two previous winners."

4th 80 - TALIESIN'S LEANNAN, HP177590/04, breeders: Donna and David Smith, by: Brimstone Solomon - Taliesin's Leanaim an Taibreamh, owners: Renko Sharon and Ron
"This bitch is longer and leaner than the other winners in the class. She does not have as much body, but is very sound and a smooth mover."
Conformation Bitches Novice Placements

Bitches: Bred-By-Exhibitor
"A class full of quality."

1st 92 - WILDISLE SPICEMATES CHARMER, HP179965/04, breeders: Jill R. Bregy and Barbara Whitney, by: Ch. Brie All Eyes On Me - Ch. Wildisle Emeraldisle Spicemate, owners: Bregy Jill R.
"A very shapely and curvy bitch. So beautiful both standing and on the move. She is quite sound, uses herself well on the move. Excellent condition. Lovely proportions and balanced."

Conformation Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Winner

2nd 94 - ROCKHART HERESY, HP174796/02, breeders: Christiana C. Hartenstein and Lynn M. Simon, MD, by: Am/Can Ch. Rockhart Anthem - Rockhart Wanja, owners: Hartenstein Christiana C., and Lynn Simon, MD
"Another beautiful bitch with lovely outline. Has a little less forechest than the first place winner, and is not quite as good in rear. A quality female."

3rd 104 - ERINWOOD MUESLIX, HP151431/05, breeders: Miriam Couto and Pamela Paloma, by: Ch Erinwood Can You Hear Me Now - Ch Erinwood Whynsome of Eagle, owners: Paloma Pam and Jim
"A very well sized and substantial bitch; very impressive standing. Good length to her. Not moving as well as her structure suggests she should, turning in her right front foot, and not as effortless in her gait as the two who placed ahead of her."

4th 112 - CARRICKANEENA ARDLA, HP102518/01, breeders: Eileen M. and Eileen B Flanagan and Janel Milner, by: Ch. Carrickaneena Tigernach - Ch. Golden Lass of Nutstown, owners: Flanagan Eileen M. and Eileen B.
"A slightly smaller bitch than the other class winners. Has a little less bone, but used herself very well on the go around. She has a pretty head, but could use a darker eye. Slightly upright in pastern."
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Conformation Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Placements

Bitches: American Bred

1st 126 - KELLYKERRY MEGAN OF EAGLE , HP046982/07, breeders: Glenn H. Myer and Samuel E. Ewing, 3rd, by: Ch Cairbre Musc of Eagle - Kellykerry Betsy of Eagle, owners: Myer, Glenn H.
"A very curvy grey bitch. She has an incredibly beautiful, classic head. She is long cast, and softish in the topline. Uses herself well on the move."

Conformation Bitches American Bred Winner

2nd 124 - GUFFAW OF AERIE, HP174362/03, breeders: Owners, by: Viceconsul of Aerie - Ch Giggles Aerie of Eagle, owners: Marx, Doug, and Amy Benjamin
"Another bitch with a gorgeous shape. Powerful quarters both front and rear. Not quite as smooth on the go around as the #1 bitch."

3rd 128 - RATHKEALE'S OPAL, HP178188/01, breeders: Christy Call and Joeann Croxford, by: Ch From the Cove Cu's Thunderboldt - Ch Rathkeale Celtic Spirit, owners: Call, Christy K.
"Classic lines on this beautiful black bitch. She is lovely on the go around, striding out with good reach and drive. She could be a bit sounder coming at me."

4th 118 - LIMERICK HANNAH SYLVERWOLF, JC, HP065643/02, breeders: Linda Souza and Jamie Souza, by: Ch Oxmoon Brogan of Limerick - Ch Lile Bhreac of Eagle, owners: Tamm, Sylvia
"A lovely large grey bitch. Very easy on the go around, but could be sounder behind going away from me."
Conformation Bitches American Bred Placements

Bitches: Open
"There were many lovely bitches in this class, when you looked at the line up, who were left out of the ribbons as I had to make some decisions based on the finer points… a few bad mouths, some smaller and finer girls than the winners."

1st 148 - RATHKEALE'S VENUS, HP156143/01, breeders: Christy Call, by: Ch From the Cove Cu's Thunderboldt - Rathkeale's Moondance, owners: Call, Christy K.
"This bitch has lovely shape, is well proportioned and in top condition. She just moved effortlessly around the ring, and was cleanly sound both coming and going. She has a beautiful head, and if I were to offer any criticism, it would be a wish for a darker eye."

Conformation Bitches Open Winner

2nd 142 - ROCKHART CALAMITY, HP075954/06, breeders: Christiana C. Hartenstein and Lynn M. Simon, MD, by: Am Ch. Rockhart Kamouflage - Rathrahilly Stoneybrook Umbria, owners: Hartenstein, Christiana C., and Lynn Simon, MD
" A large, substantial yet shapely bitch. She has good length and plenty of daylight under her. Very powerful, and nice side gait. A bit loaded in the shoulder and neck, and not as clean coming at me as the winner of the class; this bitch paddled very slightly."

3rd 152 - ERINWOOD WEETABIX, HP151431/01, breeders: Miriam Couto and Pamela Paloma, by: Ch Erinwood Can You Hear Me Now - Ch Erinwood Whynsome of Eagle, owners: Paloma, Pam and Jim
"Another large powerful looking bitch. Great length to her and good shape. Good mover, with good reach and drive to her stride. A little down on her pasterns."

4th 140 - CUDAMA SANTA OF BALLYHARA, HP141139/02, breeders: Davor Marijanovic, by: Vianho Hemingway - Ainsea Maraela, owners: Forman, Lisa Dube and Bob Forman
"While shapely, this bitch did not have the scope of the bitches who placed ahead of her. Slightly finer and not as curvy as the other winners. She is however a great mover, and uses what she has quite well when gaiting. Placed in the class on the strength of her movement and soundness."
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Winner's Bitch: 148 - RATHKEALE'S VENUS
"Lovely shape matched with good substance. Not overdone in any way. Beautiful angulation both front and rear; well balanced. This girl moved out with incredible reach and drive, carrying herself effortlessly around the ring. She was asking for the top prize with her smooth gait and classic profile."
Conformation Winner's Bitch

Reserve Winner's Bitch: 142 - ROCKHART CALAMITY
"After the show, when I was allowed to see a catalog, I see that last year in Canada at another Irish Wolfhound specialty, this bitch was my reserve then also! It is her misfortune to come up against such quality bitches when it comes down to the Winners award. She is a lovely mover, plenty of reach and drive; great shape, good substance and size. She had to best several lovely bitches to win this award today.

In particular I want to mention that I seriously considered the Novice bitch, but she did not have the maturity of the second place Open bitch, who went reserve."
Conformation Reserve Winner's Bitch


Best of Breed Class:


Best of Breed/Best of Winners: 148 - RATHKEALE'S VENUS
"On this day, nothing was going to beat the Winners Bitch for me. She held it all together whether she was standing or moving, and every time I looked at her, she just presented a better picture. She continually portrayed qualities that I appreciated in terms of type, shape, condition and movement. Her beautiful sighthound outline made her irresistible to me standing, and combined with hard condition when she moved out, she covered ground effortlessly with lovely reach and drive. She is a balanced hound, with the all the requisites in her form, to be able to function as a hunter."
Conformation Best of Breed/best of Winners

Best of Opposite to Best of Breed: 153 - AM.CAN.CH.ROCKHART ANTHEM, HP030803/01, 12/13/02, breeders - Christiana C. Hartenstein, by: Am CH Rysheron's Conjured Soul x Stoneybrook Kiara, owners: Hartenstein, Christiana C. and Lynn Simon, MD
"I am always impressed by the strength and power of this dog. He presents a wonderful outline and uses himself so soundly and easily on the move. He possesses great bone and substance yet moves along with a good stride. Lovely shape, and good daylight underneath him. Quite sound."
Conformation Best of Opposite

Award of Merit: 119 - CH. TALIESIN'S LLENLLEAWG, CGC
"The veteran dog. Age has not diminished his presence, enthusiasm for the ring or his lovely shape and solid movement. I was pleased to be able to recognize this grand gentleman with an Award of Merit."
Conformation Award of Merit

Award of Merit: 176 - CH. ARD RHI'S CLEOPATCHRA OF EAGLE, HP056296/01, breeders: Art and Linda King, by: Ch. Cairbre Musc of Eagle - Ch. Caireach of Eagle, owners: King, Art and Linda
"A bitch of moderation; no obvious faults to this girl. Has length, and soundness. She could have moved with more enthusiasm, but presented a lovely balanced picture."
Conformation Award of Merit


Non-regular Classes
Judge: Ms. Jocelyne Gagne


"The Veterans classes at specialties are to me very special. My compliments to the breeders, owners and exhibitors who had a part in presenting six beautiful veterans today; they were all in good form, strong and obviously enjoying life. It was a delight to be able to judge them."

Veteran Dogs

1st 119 - CH. TALIESIN'S LLENLLEAWG, CGC, HM902949/03, breeders: Donna Smith and David Smith and Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd, by: Ch. Donna's Dream Von Der Oelmuhle - Ch. Taliesin's Lasair of Eagle, owners: Malone, Karen F., and Donna R. Smith
"This dog is holding together in marvelous shape. He is sound all ways… coming, going, and in profile movement. Excellent angulation in front and rear; a well balanced dog."

Non-regular Veteran Dog Winner

2nd 117 - CH TALIESIN'S LORCAN, HM947989/02, breeders: Donna R. Smith and David C. Smith, by: Am. Ger. Fin. Ch Xanax Von Der Oelmuhle - Ch Taliesin's Leas of Eagle, owners: Vaughn, Linda and William, and Donna Smith
"Another large male in good shape. Great bone and substance, a happy dog. He is feeling his age more than the first place dog, and is not quite as smooth on the move."
Non-regular Veteran Dog Placements

Veteran Bitches

1st 172 - SUMMERHILL SUNWORSHIP SADHBH, HM809500/05, breeders: Owner, by: Ch. Starkeepers Wager on Eagle - Ch. Summerhill Enchanted Letter, owners: Rabe B. Madsen
"Hard to believe that this bitch is a nine year old. She has held together well, and outmoved her competition in this class with her free and easy gait. She moves just a shade wide in front coming at you. A very curvy bitch maintained in excellent condition. Good energy on the move. A beautiful head and expression so typical of the breed."

Non-regular Veteran Bitch Winner

2nd 164 - CH TALIESIN'S AMGEAL DANA BREE, HM902947/01, breeders: Donna and David Smith, by: Am. Ger. Fin. Ch Xanax Von Der Oelmuhle - Taliesin's Lastaas of Eagle, owners: Vaughn Linda and William, and Donna Smith
"Another lovely girl in beautiful condiiton. Also happy to be here. A very nice head. Well constructed, but not quite as angulated as the number 1 bitch."

3rd 170 - CH. CARRICKANEENA RUITHNEACH, HM741749/01, breeders: Owners, by: DC Carrickaneena's Kehoe, MC - DC Carrickaneena's Gra Luighseach, SC, owners: Flanagan Eileen M. and Eileen B.
"This bitch has lovely curves and is incredible for a bitch over 9 years of age. She is in excellent condition. Her front assembly is not quite as good as the 1st & 2nd places bitches, being a little shallow in the sternum."

4th 166 - CH TALIESIN'S LUAS, HM847989/01, breeders: David and Donna Smith, by: Ger/Fin/Am Ch Xanux von der Oelmuhle - Ch Taliesin's Leas of Eagle, SC, owners: Smith David and Donna
"Another lovely, quality veteran. She is not as happy to be here as her classmates, and seems to be feeling her age. She does have nice curves and a good outline. Did not use herself on the move."
Non-regular Veteran Bitch Placements

Stud Dog
"Close up to choose between the two sets of stud and get. The get of the winning stud dog demonstrated many of the positive qualities from their sire. In the end, the winners had smooth easy movement, all demonstrating good reach and drive."

1st 133 - CH PITLOCHRY'S QUINTUS , HP126692/01, breeders: Conny Fernhout-Schildt, by: Pitlochry's King-Kevin - Pitlochry's Esrah Esther, owners: Marx, Doug, and Amy Benjamin

Non-regular Stud Dog Winner

2nd 1119 - CH. TALIESIN'S LLENLLEAWG, CGC, HM902949/03, breeders: Donna Smith and David Smith and Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd, by: Ch. Donna's Dream Von Der Oelmuhle - Ch. Taliesin's Lasair of Eagle, owners: Malone, Karen F., and Donna R. Smith
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Brood Bitch

1st 186 - CARRICKANEENA UISE BEATHA, HM994072/04, breeders: Eileen M. and Eileen B. Flanagan, by: Ch. Carrickaneena Sinn Fein, JC - DC Carrickaneena Lismore O'Cu, Sc, FCh, owners: Carney Caren M., and Eileen M. and Eileen B. Flanagan
"A pleasure to award this bitch best brood bitch. Lovely puppies behind their dam."</FONT"
Non-regular Brood Bitch Winner

Brace
"This was a very difficult class to judge! Two extremely well matched pairs. In the end, the more mature of the two braces, just held it together better on the move for the last go round and earned the first place spot."

1st 116 - BER-D-MAR'S IRISH ROSIE MOSS, HP176880/04, 5/23/05, breeders-Richard & Wanda Roland & Cecilia Barberes, by: Salutary Rose Moss of Eagle x CH Brandywhine Chantill of Eagle, owners: Richard Roland & Wanda Roland
132 - BER-D-MAR LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, HP176880/05, 5/23/05, breeders-Richard & Wanda Roland & Cecilia Barberes, by: Salutary Rose Moss of Eagle x CH Brandywhine Chantill of Eagle, owners: Richard Roland & Wanda Roland

Non-regular Brace Winner

2nd 58 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA LYONS , HP222230/03, 2/22/06, breeder: Dr. Caren Carney and Eileen M. Flanagan, by Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha, owner: Caren M. Carney
60 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA DALY , HP222230/04, 2/22/06, breeder: Dr. Caren Carney and Eileen M. Flanagan, by Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha, owner: Caren M. Carney
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Best Puppy: 10 - ARD RHI'S CALIDA OF CASTLEMAINE
"If there was one puppy I could choose to take home with me, this would be the one! She has a lovely shape, good bone, nice free easy movement, even for a baby. I could lose myself in her wonderfully expressive dark eyes."
Best Puppy

Best Bred By Exhibitor: 92 - WILDISLE SPICEMATES CHARMER
"The Bred By dog was a solid contender, but in the end, the lovely curves of this bitch, her soundness and seemingly effortless reach and drive won her the award."
Best BBE

Best Head: 126 - KELLYKERRY MEGAN OF EAGLE
"As noted previously in her class win, this bitch has a very typical head; lovely equal planes."
Best Head