PVIWC 2008 Specialty Show Results


Photos courtesy of Show Photographer Steve Surfman, , 410-392-3544


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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 Puppy
 
Best Head




Obedience
Judge: Ms. Patricia Hess


High in Trial (from Open A class)
218 - CH KELLAMORE C'EST LA VIE CD, AX, AXJ, RN, VC, HM928731/01. 10/06/00. Breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown. By: Ch Kellamore Finn Mac Cuhal, CD - Starkeeper Kellamore Viva CD, RN, NA, NAJ. Owner: Joanne Buehner- Brown. High in Trial

Additional Qualifiers
 
Pre-Novice

1st 157 - TALIESIN'S WATHER, HP201313/09. 02/22/06. Breeder: Donna & David Smith. By: Ch. Taliesin's Llenlleawg - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise. Owner: Margaret & Kevin Cadigan.

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Rally
Judge: Ms. Patricia Hess


Rally
Excellent B

1st 227 - JONCARRA STELLA LUNA, CD, RE, 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 226 - KARONTARA KELLAMORE DALLARA, CD, RN, NA, NAJ, HN006145/ 05. 01/06/02. Breeder: Jocelyne Gagne/Karon Volk/Pam Hendrickson. By: Ch Houndhill Parill of Eagle - Starkeeper Cuhaven Bin Seen. Owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Karon Volk.

2nd 224 - STARKEEPER KELLAMORE MAEVE, CD, RN, NA, NAJ, HP048292/03. 04/05/03. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch Starkeeper's Dearg Niall - Ch Kellamore Starkeeper Majora. Owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyne Gagne.

3rd 227 - JONCARRA STELLA LUNA, CD, RE, HM852440/20, 8/20/99, breeder: Margaret Carty and Joann Giordano, by: Ch Kellcastle Chocolate Ribbon - Bailebrae Joncarra Bella Luna, owner: Janet C. Queisser

4th 218 - CH KELLAMORE C'EST LA VIE CD, AX, AXJ, RN, VC, HM928731/01. 10/06/00. Breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown. By: Ch Kellamore Finn Mac Cuhal, CD - Starkeeper Kellamore Viva CD, RN, NA, NAJ. Owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown.
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Novice B

1st 225 - CH STARKEEPER KELLAMORE CONNOR, HP119544/02. 02/23/04. Breeder: Jocelyne Gagne/Pamela Hendrickson, DVM. By: Karontara Starkeeper Gable - Starkeeper Cuhaven Brigid. Owner: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyne Gagne.

2nd 135 - CH. ROSSLARE'S NAOMHAN O'BELTANE, CD, HP026850/01. 10/12/02. Breeder: Glynis Littlewood. By: Ch. Xanux Von Der Oelmuhle - Ch. Rosslare's Savannah. Owner: Diane Camel, Ken Neff and Glynis Littlewood.

3rd 53 - SIDHE'S DOMINO DANCER DE BURGH, HP169147/01. 07/30/05. Breeder: Roni Kaluza and Randy Valenti. By: KellyKerry Rapho of Eagle - Sidhe's Britney. Owner: Ann F. Burke.
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Sweepstakes
Judge: Ms. Glynis Littlewood
Ms. Littlewood's critique appears in blue below
 

"It was an honor to be invited to judge Sweepstakes for the PVIWC 21st Specialty Show. The weather was brisk but sunny and a perfect day for the hounds. I want to thank everyone who showed their special youngsters to me and to ave a great steward to keep me on track. A special "thank you" to Mary O'Malley for chauffeuring me to the hotel and show site and for the great hospitality.

I was very impressed at the quality of the puppies. In some classes I could have awarded more ribbons. Temperaments were good; just a couple who would not stand for inspection, but I think down the road, with experience, they will be more relaxed. I saw some lovely heads with nice dark eyes and correct ear carriage with lovely head planes. Movement on most was good, a few turning in on pasterns. A lot of puppies with good strong hocks. Some pups were a little overweight and rolled. I thought mouths were good overall, only a couple where bites were off but this could change. I saw some necks shorter and set too high on the shoulder giving the appearance of a ewe neck. Toplines were generally good. Some pups had a too longer loin. Most pups had good tight feet. The 6-9 month bitch class was exceptional, what a beautiful class. I think we are in good standing for the future with these youngsters. It was a very enjoyable experience."


Puppy Dogs: 6-9 Months

1st 7 - CASTLEMAINE INFINITY, Owner: Marilyn & & R. Greg Shaw.
"A big boy for his age with good bone. Good angles front and rear. A beautiful head with lovely expression and a nice dark eye. Moved well and of nice type. I look forward to seeing this pup develop."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 6-9 Winner

2nd 11 - TALIESIN'S WHEATEN WYNCHER , Owner: David & Donna Smith.
"Three litter mates in this class. Today this pup was in second place. Not so much bone as #1 but lovely type with easy flowing motion and angles. Not as much chest or bone as #1 but they have so much growing yet to do."

3rd 9 - TALIESIN'S WILLOW'S GLYMPSE, Owner: Joann Giordano & David & Donna Smith.
"Littermate to #2. Nice length of body, nice head and ear carriage. Straighter topline to #2 and in shoulder."

4th 13 - GELERT O'SULLIVAN , Owner: Richard Hansford
"Straighter in shoulder and rear. Looked good on the move."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 6-9 Placements

Puppy Dogs: 9-12 Months

1st 21 - ERINWOOD BARITONE, Owner: Mary Ryan & Judy Curtin.
"Very big boy for his age. Had everything together. Lovely bone. Good neck flowing into a nice topline with good croup. Nice angles front and rear with stifle flowing into nice small hocks. Good tight feet moving effortlessly with power."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Winner

2nd 17 - WOLFHAVEN CALORIEN FOU NOIR , Owner: Judith Callender.
"Nice black pup. Good angles front and rear with good croup. A little shorter backed than #1. Moved well but was a big heavy today. Prefer head type on #1."

3rd 15 CARRICKANEENA AN FIRIC ARI , Owner: Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan.
"Lovely head and ears on this boy. Good leg length with moderate bone. Straighter in the shoulder than #2. Good sweep of stifle into low hocks. Moved well."

4th 19 - R NOBLE FOR PETE'S SAKE OF EAGLE, Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland.
"Similar to #3. Moved out well."
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Puppy Dogs: 12-15 Months

"This is such an awkward age. All three were at awkward stages."


1st 41 - MISE EIRE AN FEAR SARSFIELD , Owner: John & Maureen English.
"Smaller of the three males. Good angles front and rear. Good length of neck with pleasing head. Moved out well."

Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Winner

2nd 43 - GLADSTONE'S BROTHER DIGBY , Anna W. Thyberg & Roger Johnson.
"A tall wheaten rangy boy. A shorter neck than #1 with a straighter topline. Needs to mature."

3rd 45 FLEETWIND CARROY DUAN AMERGIN, Owner: Carolyn Purvis.
"Another tall boy needing time to mature. Similar to #2. A bit heavy today."
Sweeps Puppy Dog 9-12 Placements

Puppy Dogs: 15-18 Months

1st 33 - KELLYKERRY EMMIT OF AERIE , Owner: Glenn H. Myer.
"I love this boy. He is very balanced for his age. Lovely head with good ears and dark eyes. Good bone and moves well. Lovely sweep of stifle going into small hocks. A slight flip to pasterns coming at you. Good croup. Such a promising youngster."

Sweeps Puppy Dog 15-18 Winner

2nd 35 - KELLYKERRY COOPER OF AERIE, Owner: Dane Emerson St. Clair & Audrey E. St Clair & Glenn Myer.
"Very big boy. Moved well for his size. Lovely angles front and rear, his croup may be a little too steep. His head is not as pleasing as #1 for me. Good topline. Nice stifles going into small hocks."
3rd 39 - BLACKWATER TEXAS BONFIRE, Owner: Donna Sula & Jennifer Sula.
"Not as much bone as #1 and #2 but good angles front and rear. Topline a little straighter than #1 and #2 and not so much chest."
4th 67 - R NOBLE MCEWAN OF EAGLE, Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland and Sam Houston McDonald.
"Lovely head on this boy with nice dark eyes. Neck a little shorter set high on the shoulder. Nice sweep of stifle going into small hocks. Moved well."
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Puppy Bitches: 6-9 Months

"This was an exceptional class. All these youngster are quality."


1st 14 - STARKEEPER CALIFORNIA IERNE, Owner: Jocelyne Gagne & Tamara Ritzenthaler.
"What a lovely puppy. Moved with grace, lovely angles with nice flow from neck to topline. Nice head and ear set."

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 6-9 Winner

2nd 6 - CONNEMARA'S PAPA DON'T PREACH, Owner: Debbie Sharpe.
"Again, a lovely black puppy. Beautiful angles with lovely head and ear set. Not as much chest as #1. Moved well."

3rd 12 - O'LUGH'S LADY IN RED, : Andrea & Michael Dormady and Deb & Kevin Sullivan.
"Another nice youngster.Lovely head, ears and dark eyes. Good mover. A little straighter topline than #1 and #2 but has a lot of growing yet."

4th 16 - TALIESIN'S WYLDE RUM RUNNER, Owner: David & Donna Smith.
"Nice angles front and rear with good croup. Again, a lovely puppy and free moving."
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 6-9 Placements

Puppy Bitches: 9-12 Months

"Very nice class. A lot of well muscled girls."


1st 40 - WOLFHAVEN CAPER OF AERIE, Owner: Doug Marx & Amy Benjamin & Donita Osborne.
"A black female. Good neck flowing into a nice topline. Good bone with plenty of leg under her. Lovely croup. Would like to see a bit more angle in the rear but she still has a lot of maturing to do. Very elegant on the move."

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 9-12 Winner

2nd 36 - IERNE'S STELLA ARTOIS, T. Ritzenthaler & S. Ritzenthaler.
"Pretty head on this girl. Very similar to #1. Has a touch more angle in her rear and a steeper croup."

3rd 24 - GLENREAGH R NOBLE OF EAGLE, Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland & Sam Houston McDonald.
"Shorter in leg, long in body and topline a little flatter. Nice head and angles in the rear"

4th 20 - KARONTARA DEVIL MAY CARE, Owner: Karon L. Volk.
"Larger female than the others. Longer in body. Pretty head, nice type and moved well"
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 9-12 Placements

Puppy Bitches: 12-15 Months

"All these girls are at an awkward stage right now."


1st 62 - GLADSTONE'S DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, Owner: Betty Johnson & Roger Johnson.
"Tall female. Long in body lacking chest at present, could come with maturity. Lovely head and expression. Moved well. Still has a lot of growing to do"

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-15 Winner

2nd 58 - MISE EIRE NIAMH, Owner: John & Maureen English.
"Broader than #1. Very steep croup, looked higher in the rear right now. Would like to see more angles in the rear. Moved well."

3rd 60 - PRAIRIE CREEK ABYGAEL CEILIDH, Owner: Barbara J. Patterson & Connie Smalley.
"Large wheaten female. Heavier boned than #1 and #2 with a broader chest. Would like to see more angles front and rear. A bit too heavy today."

4th 64 - MISE EIRE NUALA , Owner: John L. & Laura M. Egan & John & Maureen English.
"Sister to #2. Smaller female, nice type. Lovely head and ears. Moved well."
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-15 Placements

Puppy Bitches: 15-18 Months

"This class was very close in type and quality and anyone could have taken first place."


1st 70 - KELLYKERRY PEONY OF AERIE, Owner: Glenn H. Myer.
"Litter sister to #2 and #3.Lovely bone on this girl and moved beautifully. Good angles front and rear. Lovely head with perfect ear carriage. A little higher in the rear today."

Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-18 Winner

2nd 50 - KELLYKERRY ISOLDE OF AERIE, Owner: Dane Emerson St. Clair & Audrey E. St Clair & Glenn Myer.
"Taller than #1. Lovely type with good movement. Maybe a tad shorter in body."

3rd 48 - KELLYKERRY PEGGY SUE OF AERIE, Owner: Glenn H. Myer.
"Big female with good angles both front and rear with nice low hocks. Pretty type, very balanced."

4th 56 - R NOBLE MAGGIE MCNEIL, Joe & Kathy Roland & Sam Houston McDonald.
"Again, lovely female, maybe a touch straighter back. Moved well despite hygromas on elbows."
Sweeps Puppy Bitch 12-18 Placements

Best in Sweepstakes: 21 - ERINWOOD BARITONE
"I loved this boy from the 9-12 month class. Big boy for his age but very together. Had lovely angles and nice stong neck flowing into a good topline. Moved with power for such a young guy. I look forward to seeing how he matures."
Best in Sweeps

Best of Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes: 70 - Kellykerry Peony of Aerie
"Lovely black female who moved with elegance. Good bone and very feminine. It was a pleasure to watch her move around the ring. Again, I will look forward to seeing her mature."
Best of Opposite to Best in Sweeps


 

Conformation
Judge: Ms. Sue Cole
Ms. Cole's critique appears in green below
 

"It was a great thrill to be invited to judge the PVIWC 2008 Speciality in the lovely surroundings of the Quiet Waters Park. My thanks go to the hardworking Officers and Committee of the Club for extending the invitation and also to Mary O'Malley who acted as my chauffeur and guide for the weekend and who looked after me royally. I mustn't forget grateful thanks to Peter van Brunt who patiently kept me on the right track throughout proceedings.
I am indebted to the exhibitors who accepted my decisions in the most sporting fashion. I enjoyed myself enormously and it was an honour to be presented with such a lovely entry so deep in quality. I particularly enjoyed the frequent Wolfhound 'serenade' so in evidence on the Monday!

My overall impression was of lots of lovely heads with beautifully rosed ears on well proportioned hounds. Coats were mostly very good as were bites. Some hounds could carry more muscle tone to help improve movement which was generally very good in profile but a great many hounds were untidy on the up and back. For me, the bitches had the edge on the males. I was disappointed in some of the bites in the older males where teeth were quite worn down. This didn't seem to be such a problem with the bitches. Flying tails also spoilt a few otherwise good looking hounds. Temperaments were universally wonderful with no really shy hounds.

The Veteran classes especially delighted me and it was just a joy to have had the opportunity to go over so many quality hounds."


Dogs: 6-9 Months

1st 5 - TALIESIN'S WHEATEN WYNCHER, HP269602/07, 07/30/07. Breeder: Donna R. Smith & David Smith. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise. Owner: David and Donna Smith.
"An eye-catching youngster, very well boned throughout with an excellent head and neat ears. Stands on tidy feet and is well constructed fore and aft. Just needs to widen through which will come with maturity. His reachy profile movement won him the class."

Conformation Dogs 6-9 Winner

2nd 13 - GELERT O'SULLIVAN, HP267796/05, 7/14/2007. Breeder: Lea O'Sullivan. By: Danlea's O'Riley O'Sullivan - Danlea's Mauve O'Sullivan. Owner: Richard Hansford.
"Raw, rangy youngster who was very steady on the move, extending well in profile and neat coming and going. Has balanced angulation but could benefit from a little more width through the stifles."

3rd 7 - CASTLEMAINE INFINITY, HP272144/01, 07/03/07. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch. Dun Myrica Speaker of Eagle - Ch. Castlemaine Jude. Owner: Marilyn & R.Greg Shaw.
"Substantial puppy, very well off for bone and has good front and rear assemblies. Little bit short in rib and a touch steep over the croup. Not quite so scopey on the move."

4th TALIESIN'S WYNSONG OF ELDAMAR, HP269602/04, 07/30/07. Breeder: Donna R. Smith & David Smith. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise. Owner: Stephanie Smith
"Well proportioned puppy with excellent bone and a pleasing head. Nice tightly rosed ears and a coat of good texture. Would have placed higher but just seemed to be dropping slightly on a hind leg on the day."
Conformation Dog 6-9 Placements

Dogs: 9-12 Months

1st 21 - ERINWOOD BARITONE, HP266149/07; 05/31/07. Breeder: Judy Curtin and Pamela Paloma. By: Ch. Erinwood Plumbaroque Quirio - Ch. Erinwood Solo High Fidelity. Owner: Mary Ryan and Judy Curtin.
"Just 10 months and a really lovely type. Handsome, well furnished head, good bite. Good straight limbs and neat feet. Has a well laid shoulder and layback of upper arm, flowing top and underlines into well angulated rear quarters. Extensive profile movement and tidy on the up and back."

Conformation Dogs 9-12 Winner

2nd 25 - WOLFHAVEN AINT NO FOOL TO O'LUGH, HP27803/03; . 04/01/07. Breeder: Donita R. Osborne. By: Ch. Curiann R Q Home to Wolfhaven - Wolfhvn Don't Go Breakn My Heart. Owner: Andrea & Michael Dormady and Donita Osborne.
"Appealing black presenting a good outline. Has a well set front and good width through the rear. Coat of good texture and he moved out easily and tidily despite his front being hampered by bursas."

3rd 15 - CARRICKANEENA AN FIRIC ARI, HP274110/01. 05/19/07. Breeder: Owners. By: UK Ch. Mochras Ipse Facto - Ch. Carrickaneena Treise, SC. Owner: Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan.
"Headstrong youngster who needs to gain in confidence. A real handful for his handler on the move. Has a pleasing head and a good strong, long neck into decent front angulation. Powerful rear but needs to learn control."

4th 17 - WOLFHAVEN CALORIEN FOU NOIR, HP278303/04. 04/11/07. Breeder: Donita Osborne. By: Ch. Curiann R Q Home to Wolfhaven - Wolfhvn Don't Go Breakn My Heart. Owner: Judith Callender.
"Nice steady youngster who is well proportioned with a lovely head and tight ears. Not overdone in angulation but used himself well on the move."
Conformation Dog 9-12 Placements

Dogs: 12-18 Months

1st 33 - KELLYKERRY EMMIT OF AERIE, HP238675/08. 10/15/06. Breeder: Glenn H. Myer. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. KellyKerry Reanna of Eagle. Owner: Glenn H. Myer.
"A real stunner who took my eye the minute he came into the ring. Of very pleasing type and full of quality. Pleasing head with a long strong neck down into a good lay of shoulder and good return of upper arm. Substantial in body, very well off for bone, straight limbs and neat feet. Has flowing top and underlines and carries his ribbing well back. Lots of width through the rearquarters and drives off low hocks. Moved out with reach and drive in profile and was neat coming and going."

Conformation Dogs 12-18 Winner

2nd 35 - KELLYKERRY COOPER OF AERIE, HP238675/05. 10/15/06. Breeder: Glen H. Myer. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. KellyKerry Reanna of Eagle. Owner: Dane Emerson St. Clair, Audrey E. St Clair and Glenn Myer.
"A tall, substantial hound. Appealing well furnished head although his ears could be carried a little tighter. Has a good length of body and is well angulated fore and aft. Just a touch out of coat at present. Was very steady on the move."

3rd 37 - BRENNIAMS DUBLIN DREAMER, HP242357/05. 12/22/06. Breeder: Brenda Neu and Bill Neu. By: Wolfhaven Hearthside Dan Aerie - Redtops Brenniam Tudor Rose. Owner: Brenda Neu and Bill Neu.
"Pleasing well proportioned head with a kind expression. Lovely strong crested neck into a reasonable forehand assembly, just lacking infill of chest at present. Long straight limbs although his feet could be a little tighter. Nice harsh coat and showed extensive profile movement."

4th 39 - BLACKWATER TEXAS BONFIRE, HP244927/01. 12/29/06. Breeder: Donna Sula and Jennifer Sula. By: Ch. Bailebrae Stampede to O'Lugh - O'Lugh Blackwater Boann. Owner: Donna Sula and Jennifer Sula.
"Another appealing head with good long neck and a fair set front. Balanced angulation either end, presented a good outline in profile and moved out steadily."
Conformation Dogs 12-18 Placements

Dogs: Novice

1st 61 - GATSBY OF AERIE, HP215375/06. 06/22/06. Breeder: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin. By: Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. Giggles Aerie of Eagle. Owner: Dane Emerson St. Clair, Audrey E. St Clair and Amy Benjamin.
"Huge light grey dog of very good type. Really commands your attention, presenting a lovely flowing outline. Has a beautiful head and kind expression and neatly rosed ears. Long neck into well set front and has a correspondingly well angulated rear. Could do with carrying a touch more width throughout. Nicely flowing topline into broad hips and has good width through the hock. On the move was tidy and steady and light on his feet for such a big dog."

Conformation Dogs Novice Winner

2nd 59 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA WYSE, JC, HP222230/02. 02/22/06. Breeder: Dr. Caren Carney and Eileen M. Flanagan. By: Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha. Owner: Caren M. Carney.
"A different type of dog who was very eye catching on the move. A touch plainer in head and a little light in eye, neat ears. Well boned throughout and not overdone in any way. Has a pleasing infill of chest and nicely sweeping top and underlines. Presented in hard condition with an excellent coat."

3rd 7 - GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER VICTORY , HP214988/05. 02/16/06. Breeder: Susan Prokopenko and Jocelyne Gagne. By: Ch. Taliesin's Llenlleawg, CGC - Ch. Starkeeper Glenamadda Realtan. Owner: Karen F. Malone and Donna Smith.
"Another lovely typey hound with a beautiful, well furnished and proportioned head and neat ears. Has a good length of neck into reasonable lay of shoulder and upper arm. Topline flows nicely over the loin and into a good croup. Not overangulated in any way but uses himself very well on the move showing good extension and tidy limbs coming and going."

4th 57 - TALIESIN'S WATHER, HP201313/09. 02/22/06. Breeder: Donna & David Smith. By: Ch. Taliesin's Llenlleawg - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise. Owner: Margaret & Kevin Cadigan.
"Looks well on the stand with a nicely flowing outline. Kind expression and lovely tight ears. Has a reasonably set front but lacks forechest. Stands on neat feet and exhibited a nice easy movement."
Conformation Dogs Novice Placements

Dogs: Bred-By-Exhibitor

1st 63 - GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER ARMAGH, HP213878/02. 01/25/06. Breeder: Susan Prokopenko and Jocelyne Gagne. By: Starkeeper Kellamore Connor, CGN - Ch. Calorien Glenamadda Arabella. Owner: Ben Carter, Jocelyne Gagne and Susan Prokopenko.
"Being a handful for his handler but a nicely balanced hound. Pleasing head planes and a good flowing outline. Well set front with correct top and underlines. Has good width and angulation through the rear although tending to sink into his rear a little. Was extensive on the move with tidy limbs coming and going. "

Conformation Dogs Novice Winner

2nd 67 - R NOBLE MCEWAN OF EAGLE, HP249812/01. 11/17/06. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch. Malachi of Castlemaine - Brandywhine Mida of Eagle. Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland and Sam Houston McDonald.
"Not quite so well balanced as 1 needing just a little more leg length. Of pleasing type with lovely head and expression, ears could be a touch tighter. A little upright in front assembly but has a well filled chest. Plenty of width through hip and hock and a coat of good texture. Moved out easily but just tended to wing on his front left coming towards."

3rd 71 - TALIESIN'S WALERON, HP201313/01. 02/22/06. Breeder: David & Donna Smith. By: Ch. Taliesin's Llenlleawg, CGC - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise. Owner: Donna & David Smith.
"What a nice chap, showing himself off beautifully. Has an appealing head, good ears and a lovely harsh coat. Balanced angulation either end enabled him to move easily round the ring and he was very tidy on the up and back."

4th 69 - CALYDDON PENDRAGON, HP074180/06, 08/28/03. Breeders: Owners, by: Calyddon Taghmon - Calyddon Bellacoeur, owners: : Donna S. & Joseph C. Pitt.
"Nice type with long bones everywhere. A little plainer in head and ears could be tighter. Has good front angulation and decent length of body but fell away a little over the croup. Extended on the move and was steady."
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Conformation Dogs Novice Placements

Dogs: American Bred

1st 91 - STARKEEPER MCENROE OF LIMERICK, HP217291/12. 06/22/06. Breeder: Linda Souza and Jamie Souza-Bartlett. By: Am Ch. Taryn Tate of Limerick - Am Ch. Halle of Limerick. Owner: Jocelyne Gagne.
"Wheaten dog of really pleasing proportions. Lovely head although would prefer better planes. Neatly rosed ears. Strongly crested neck into well set front. Nicely flowing topline down over good croup. Has lovely long bones and stands on tidy feet. Good width and angulation through the rearquarters and well muscled throughout. Crisp, harsh coat and he moved out effortlessly in all directions."

Conformation Am Bred Dog Winner

2nd 77 - ARMAGH'S FAOLAN BUSTER O'ROS, HHP201705/03. 12/29/05. Breeder: Van Morfit, Susan Morfit and Robert J. Brehl. By: Carnasserie Brynglas Phoenix - Ch. Caoimhe Briana Kavanagh O'Ros. Owner: Ben Carter and Robert J. Brehl.
"Well balanced dog with a pleasing head, ears could be a little tidier. Has reasonable angulation both fore and aft and a decent length of body. Touch steep over the croup. Not exaggerated in any way and moved out easily."

3rd 83 - CALYDDON LIAM OF THOR, HP199109/01. 02/02/06. Breeder: Donna S. & Joseph C. Pitt. By: Calyddon Pendragon - Avalon Rhu of Calyddon. Owner: Barbara Cape Findlay and Donna S. Pitt.
"A tidy black brindle with a lovely head and dark eye. Good limbs and tight feet. Not over angulated but has sufficient to enable him to move well enough. Good strong topline and presented in hard condition."

4th 97 - ANTARA BRAVE HEART OF BRANDWHINE, HP157704/01. 01/15/05. Breeder: Dot Arn. By: Ch. Brimstone Meshach - Ch. Brandywhine Clothra of Eagle. Owner: Doug Marx and Anne Tweer.
"Very tall eye-catching dog. Has a beautiful head and expression and well held ears. Front assembly is well put together. Would just prefer a stronger topline as he tends to fall away over the croup. Has a nicely angled rear and moved well in profile and on the up and back."
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Dogs: Open

1st 111 - WOLFHAVEN HEARTHSIDE DAN AERIE, HP126589/01. 03/25/04. Breeder: Donita Osborne, Susan Andrews and Amy Benjamin. By: Ch. Wolfhaven Gotta Bossanova - Olive Aerie of Eagle. Owner: Carole Guilfoyle, Jim Todd and Amy Benjamin.
"A lovely hound full of breed type. Of good size and proportions with a super head and kind expression, beautifully rosed ears. Has flowing lines everywhere with a long neck and gently curving topline. Well off for bone and has a nicely laid shoulder and set of upper arm which corresponds with his well angled rear quarters. Well ribbed back and with good width over the pelvis. A very nice hound who was doing his best to be unco-operative with his handler."

Conformation Dogs Open Winner

2nd 105 - BER-D-MAR CLASSIC CRUISER, HP176880/06. 05/23/05. Breeder: Wanda & Richard Roland. By: Salutary Rose Moss of Eagle - Ch. Brandywhine Chantill of Eagle. Owner: Wanda & Richard Roland.
"Appealing head and a gentle look, his ears could be a little more tightly held. Lovely crested neck over a fair set of shoulder and decent lay of upper arm. His topline is a little too arched over the loin and his rump rather rounded. Very nice on the move, striding out with an easy action."

3rd 119 - TALIESIN'S LASANTA DRAGON, HP177590/02. 8/20/2005. Breeder: David & Donna Smith. By: Brimstone Solomon - Taliesin's Leanaim An Taibreamh. Owner: David & Donna Smith.
"Very appealing hound with a pleasing head although his muzzle could be a touch longer for better balance, nicely rosed ears. Has an excellent coat and his quarters are well angulated but not exaggerated in any way. Very happy with himself and strode out well."

4th 107 - ROSSLARE'S DUBHGHAILL O'BELTANE, HP177084/02. 08/14/05. Breeder: Glynis Littlewood. By: Rosslare's Kindred Montralee - Rosslare's Autumn Maiz. Owner: Diane Camel and Ken Neff.
"Not quite the headpiece of those ahead of him and his ears could be higher set. Has balanced angulation in his forehand and rearquarters and pleasing top and underlines. Tending to overstretch himself on the stand but exhibited an easy active stride on the move."
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Conformation Dogs Open Placements

Winner's Dog: 33 - KELLYKERRY EMMIT OF AERIE
 
Conformation Winners Dog

Reserve Winner's Dog: 111 - WOLFHAVEN HEARTHSIDE DAN AERIE
 
Conformation Reserve Winner's Dog

Bitches: 6-9 Months

1st 16 - TALIESIN'S WYLDE RUM RUNNER, HP269602/03. 07/30/07. Breeder: David & Donna Smith. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Wolf Tone Bonne Louise. Owner: David & Donna Smith.
"What a little star - a really beautiful youngster just 8 months. Nice head with good length of muzzle, eyes could be a touch darker though. Holds her well set ears beautifully. Good length of strong crested neck into well laid shoulder and corresponding lay of upper arm. Strong straight well boned limbs and very neat feet. Lovely flowing topline gently arching over the loin and correctly sloping over the croup. Has width through the stifle and hock and nice length of bone. Really excelled on the move and made her poor handler work very hard. I loved her."

Conformation Bitches 6-9 Winner

2nd 6 - CONNEMARA'S PAPA DON'T PREACH, HP269509/02. 07/17/07. Breeder: Debbie Sharpe and Debra Traskos. By: Connemara's Fire and Brimstone - Thunderwolf's Connemara Autumn. Owner: Debbie Sharpe.
"Very glamorous dark brindle youngster with the loveliest of heads and kind expression with plenty of furnishings. Tightly held ears and strong neck into well set front. Plenty of bone. Top and underlines flow nicely and she has good width through the pelvis and stifle. Moved out steadily and easily and was true coming and going."

3rd 14 - STARKEEPER CALIFORNIA IERNE, TN180940 (CANADA). 07/27/07. Breeder: Jocelyne Gagne. By: Am Ch. Karontara Sarkeeper Dylan - Can Ch. Gabriel's Starkeeper Jayde, JC. Owner: Jocelyne Gagne and Tamara Ritzenthaler.
"Very steady girl with a lovely outline. The prettiest of heads and a long strong neck into decent front assembly. Has good width through and carries her ribbing well back. Nice width across the pelvis and through the stifle. Moved out on a long stride. Would just like another inch on her legs to balance her."

4th 12 O'LUGH'S LADY IN RED, HP269584/01. 07/23/07. Breeder: Andrea & Michael Dormady. By: Ch. Bailebrae Stampede to O'Lugh - Ch. O'Lugh's Parting of the Sea. Owner: Andrea & Michael Dormady and Deb & Kevin Sullivan.
"Has a pleasing head with good length of muzzle and dark eye. Unexaggerated in any way with a good length of ribbing and gently sloping croup. Very light on her feet and in good coat."
Conformation Bitches 6-9 Placements

Bitches: 9-12 Months
 

1st 28 - ERINWOOD DULCIMER AT BLAIR, 5/31/2007. Breeder: Pam Paloma and Judy Curtin. By: Ch. Erinwood Plumbaroque Quirio - Ch. Erinwood Solo High Fidelity. Owner: Cecilia B. Hoffman, Judy Curtin and Bryan A. Conner.
"Appealing raw and rangy brindle. Has good type and was eye catching on the move. Has good bone under the hands and a pretty, kind head with a nice dark eye and tightly rosed ears. Longer bodied but is well angulated fore and aft with strong top and underlines. One who really uses her hocks to drive off."

Conformation Bitches 9-12 Winner

2nd 26 - TEMAIR LIMERICK OF EAGLE, HP267934/02. 04/25/07. Breeder: Samuel Evans Ewing 3rd and Sam Houston McDonald and Dawn Wiseman-Adams. By: Ch. Taryn Tate of Limerick, SC - Ch. Limerick Lea of Eagle. Owner: Carolyn Bowers, Rocky Bowers and Sam Houston McDonald.
"Lovely red youngster with a well proportioned head, nicely furnished and with a gentle expression. Nice long bones everywhere. Standing on straight limbs and tight feet. Presents a pleasing clean outline. Close up to the winner."

3rd 24 - GLENREAGH R NOBLE OF EAGLE, HP269900/01. 05/26/07. Breeder: S.E. Ewing, S.H. McDonald and JM. Roland. By: Ch. Kellcastle Gryffindor Seeker - Grealla of Eagle. Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland and Sam Houston McDonald.
"Presented a pleasing outline although a little more length of leg would complete the picture. Yet another with a pleasing head and kind look and a happy nature. Good flow from her neck along her topline and over the croup with great width throughout. Steady mover."

4th 36 IERNE'S STELLA ARTOIS, HP266002/02. 05/17/07. Breeder: Tamara Ritzenthaler/ M. McCreery. By: Ch. Taryn Tate of Limerick, SC - Ierne's Sorcha Ni Shirey, JC. Owner: T. Ritzenthaler and S. Ritzenthaler.
"Gorgeous head on this young lady. Has a nicely set front and rear and strong gently curved topline. Bit steep in shoulder at present and her feet could be neater. Has nice width through her hocks and used them well on the move to stride out extensively."
Conformation Bitches 9-12 Placements

Bitches: 12-18 Months
 

1st 52 - BRENNIAMS ROTHERWOOD ROSE, HP242357/06. 12/22/06. Breeder: Brenda Neu and Bill Neu. By: Wolfhaven Hearthside Dan Aerie - Redtops Brenniam Tudor Rose. Owner: Mary Ryan and Brenda Neu.
"This youngster was really nice to go over and was very easy and true on the move in all directions. Stacked she presented a very nice outline with a pretty head and dark eye. Long strong neck flowed into a well constructed front with forechest. Well off for bone and tidy feet. Slightly heavy on the underline but a gently sloping croup. She wasn't being terribly co-operative with her handler but her place was won as she was the soundest mover in the class, which was generally disappointing for movement on the up and back."

Conformation Bitches 12-18 Winner

2nd 48 - KELLYKERRY PEGGY SUE OF AERIE, HP238675/09. 10/15/06. Breeder: Glenn H. Myer. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. KellyKerry Reanna of Eagle. Owner: Glenn H. Myer.
"Another really nicely put together youngster who was very close up to first place but who was looking rather hocky going away. Presented a beautiful outline on the stack, all flowing curves. Good head planes, tight ears and well boned with neat feet. Well ribbed back and showing smooth lines everywhere. Plenty of width and angulation through her rear quarters. "

3rd 50 - KELLYKERRY ISOLDE OF AERIE, HP238675/04. 10/15/06. Breeder: Glen H. Myer. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. KellyKerry Reanna of Eagle. Owner: Dane Emerson St. Clair, Audrey E. St Clair and Glenn Myer.
"Typey dark grey. Slightly masculine in head but strongly built throughout with an excellent harsh coat. Not overangulated in any way but an easy mover and tidy on the up and back. "

4th 58 - MISE EIRE NIAMH, HP254599/01. 03/01/07. Breeder: John & Maureen English and Eileen M & Eileen B Flanagan. By: Ch. Carrickaneena Slieve Guillion - Ch. Carrickaneena Slan Abhaile. Owner: John & Maureen English.
"No exaggerations on this girl. Has a very sweet head and pleasing neck into a slightly upright forehand. Good coat texture, moved out easily and was true coming and going. "
Conformation Bitches 12-18 Placements

Bitches: Novice

1st 84 - GIBRALTAR OF AERIE, HP174362/01. 07/28/05. Breeder: Owners. By: Vice Consul of Aerie - Ch. Giggles Aerie of Eagle. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"What a lovely girl with a very pleasing head with correct planes. Eye colour suits her colouring and she holds her ears neatly. Pleasing over the forehand with well angled shoulder and upper arm and a good forechest. Lovely tight feet. Has a very strong neck and gentle flow to the topline, although she does tend to sag into her well angulated rear end. Light and easy mover."

Conformation Bitches Novice Winner

2nd 70 - KELLYKERRY PEONY OF AERIE, HP238675/06. 10/15/06. Breeder: Glenn H. Myer. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. KellyKerry Reanna of Eagle. Owner: Glenn H. Myer.
"A nice youngster but plainer in head and rather fidgety on the day. Had a good outline but would prefer a better forehand assembly as she is a little short in upper arm. Stands on good bone and neat feet. Topline has a gentle rise over the loin and her rearquarters are well angulated with good length of second thigh. Profile movement was good but her slightly shorter upper arm restricts her forward reach."

3rd 88 - CALYDDON MALEDYSAUNTE, HP199109/10. 2/2/2006. Breeder: Owners. By: Calyddon Pendragon - Avalon Rhu of Calyddon. Owner: Donna S. & Joseph C. Pitt.
"Of good size and nice type. Has a lovely dark eye and strong neck into well placed front. Presents nice clean outline with good tuck-up and gentle slope to her croup. Needs more bend of stifle but she used herself well on the move."

4th 76 - CUGEAROIDIN ETAIN, HP251383/02. 07/17/06. Breeder: Ms. Geraldine Hayes. By: Millenium of Nutstown - Emma of Shantamon. Owner: John Ferner.
"Pretty black bitch doing her best to throw it away. Nice head with tight ears and moderately angled fore and aft. Showed that she could move out really well in profile."
Conformation Bitches Novice Placements

Bitches: Bred-By-Exhibitor
 

1st 100 - BIG HILL JUST JENNI, HP210212/05. 03/22/06. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch Erinwood Can You Hear Me Now - Ch Erinwood Amelia. Owner: Jeff Cline and Rick Devor.
"Substantial light grey brindle with a very nicely proportioned head and beautifully rosed ears. Strong well arched neck down into a fair shoulder. Well off for bone but her feet could be neater. Strong topline, looking a shade heavy in underline. Plenty of width over her rear and through hocks. Moved out effortlessly and powerfully."

Conformation Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Winner

2nd 98 - FC CARRICKANEENA CRIONNACHT DARCY, SC, HP222230/01. 02/22/ 06. Breeder: Dr. Caren Carney, Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan. By: Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha. Owner: Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan.
"Very well presented with a pleasing head although a slightly lighter eye. Long neck into decent lay of shoulder and set of upper arm, lacks forechest. Her rear quarters compliment her front assembly and she uses her attributes to great effect on the move particularly in profile. Slightly close coming and going."

3rd 104 - GUFFAW OF AERIE, HP174362/03. 07/28/05. Breeder: Owners. By: Vice Consul of Aerie - Ch. Giggles Aerie of Eagle. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"Attractive head and kind expression with a strong, long neck flowing into a well placed shoulder and good layback of upper arm. Has great depth of chest and carries her ribbing well back into well angulated rear. Just lacking a bit of sparkle on the move."

4th 106 - WILDISLE SPICEMATE KEEPER JILL, HP179965/02. 08/10/05. Breeder: Jill Bregy and Barbara Whitney. By: Ch. Brie All Eyes on Me - Ch. Wildisle Emerald Isle Spicemate. Owner: Alice Kneavel and Jill Bregy.
"More heavily built girl with a good head. Ears slightly larger but carried well. Powerfully built all through with great width of body and rather rounded over the croup. Pleasing angulation fore and aft but just not pushing off her hocks so well."
Conformation Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Placements

Bitches: American Bred

1st 122 - GARLOW NEESHA OF EAGLE , HP233162/06. 07/10/06. Breeder: K. Morrison and Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd. By: Salutary Rachamim of Eagle - Armaitiu Nala of Eagle. Owner: Sam Houston McDonald.
"This bitch was the best all round in terms of conformation and movement in this class. There is nothing particularly flashy about her, she's a good honest hound. A very sweet head, pleasing eye and excellent tight ears. Has a very well set front with good forechest. Well boned, straight limbed and has tidy feet. Nicely crested neck flowing smoothly into her topline which rose gently over the loin. Rear angulation not overdone in any way and she was sound and true in all directions on the move. This put her ahead of some other nice hounds in this class who failed on the up and back, exhibiting winging, paddling and close hocks."

Conformation Bitches American Bred Winner

2nd 130 - BER-D-MAR IRISH ROSIE MOSS, HP176880/04. 05/23/05. Breeder: Wanda & Richard Roland. By: Salutary Rose Moss of Eagle - Ch. Brandywhine Chatill of Eagle. Owner: Wanda & Richard Roland.
"A tall bitch, very nice for type. Good head, well set and held ears. A little upright in front and lacks forechest. Strong over the topline which flowed into nicely angulated rear quarters. Lovely length of bone everywhere. Is well ribbed but slightly longer in loin. Great breadth over the hip. Sound if a little lazy on the move."

3rd 142 - GORDON OF AERIE, HP215375/01. 06/22/06. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch. Pitlochry's Quintus - Ch. Giggles Aerie of Eagle. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"Beautiful head, good length of muzzle and well furnished. Decent length of neck into good forehand. Lacking a little forechest. Strongly boned and has correct topline and tuckup. Carries ribs well back and slopes gently over croup into moderately angled rear. Steady on the move in all directions. Would just prefer a touch more width throughout."

4th 120 - LIMERICK HANNAH SYLVERWOLF, JC, HP065643/02. 08/25/03. Breeder: Linda Souza and Jamie Souza. By: Ch. Oxmoon Brogan of Limerick - Ch. Lile Bhreac of Eagle. Owner: Sylvia Tamm.
"Very tall bitch possessing flowing lines. Is nicely angulated in front and rear and has a good strong neck. Deep chested and coat of good texture. Movement was sound but rather sluggish."
Conformation Bitches American Bred Placements

Bitches: Open
 

1st 164 - PITLOCHRY'S ENTRY, HP198836/01. 07/20/05. Breeder: Nicco Fernhout. By: Pitlochry's Vincent - DCh. Showlight Von Der Oelmuhle. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"A lovely bitch and the more she showed the better she became. Really appealing head with good eye and kind expression. Has nice long bones everywhere. Long, crested neck into very well set front. Well ribbed back and strong over her topline and nicely tucked up. Has plenty of width through her hindquarters and really used these to power round the ring on a long stride. Very true in all directions."

Conformation Bitches Open Winner

2nd 162 - BIG HILL DO IT TODAY, HP210212/01. 03/22/06. Breeder: Jeff Cline and Rick Devor. By: Ch Erinwood Can You Hear Me Now - Ch Erinwood Amelia. Owner: Gabriele Schneidman.
"More substantial in body and I liked her power and balance. Attractive head but ears could be better held. Plenty of bone and neat feet. Deep chested and carries her ribbing well back into strong loin. Nicely angled croup and has great width throughout. Extensive profile movement and tidy coming towards, just a little close going away."

3rd 158 - CARRICKANEENA SLIEVENAMON, HP166840/02. 06/04/05. Breeder: Owners. By: Eng. Ch. Mochras Ipse Facto - Ch. Carrickaneena Treise, SC. Owner: Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan.
"Impressive moving bitch, lovely head and curves in all the right places. Well laid shoulder and upper arm with corresponding rear angulation. Topline rises gently over loin and she has a good spring of rib. Really powerful mover and I would just like a little more length of leg to better balance her."

4th 150 CASTLEMAINE'S ADELLE, HP147716/09. 02/17/05. Breeder: Owners. By: Castlemaine Moscail C. McAfee - Ch. Castlemaine's Flameco. Owner: Marilyn & R. Greg Shaw.
"Very sweet bitch who was tidy in all directions. Pretty head and a lovely arched neck flowing into good topline. Stands on tidy feet and straight limbs. Just a little steep over the croup. Has a nice harsh coat and moved out with reach and drive."
Conformation Bitches Open Placements

Winner's Bitch: 164 - PITLOCHRY'S ENTRY
 
Conformation Winner's Bitch

Reserve Winner's Bitch: 122 - GARLOW NEESHA OF EAGLE
 
Conformation Reserve Winner's Bitch


Best of Breed Class:
"It was an absolute delight to judge Best of Breed with so many champions of great quality in the ring, but also quite a headache!"


Best of Breed/Best of Winners: 33 - KELLYKERRY EMMIT OF AERIE
"Just couldn't get past this youngster today. He possesses so much quality and breed type. Was delighted to discover he had made up on the day, very well deserved and I'm sure he has a very bright future ahead of him."
Conformation Best of Breed/best of Winners

Best of Opposite to Best of Breed: 212 - CH. GIGGLES AERIE OF EAGLE
"Lovely bitch, wonderful type and still showing the youngsters how it's done at the age of 7yrs."
Conformation Best of Opposite

Award of Merit: 123 - CH. DUN MYRICA SPEAKER OF EAGLEHP186573/01. 08/25/05. Breeder: Samuel Evans Ewing 3rd and Sam Houston McDonald. By: Ch. Malachi of Castlemaine - Ch. Brandywhine Daghain of Eagle. Owner: Sam Houston McDonald.
"Imposing hound of good size and substance. Strong masculine head, well proportioned, dark eye and neat ears. Powerful neck into strong topline and well let down rear. Would prefer a better layback of upper arm but nevertheless a dog of super type and certainly looking as if he could do a good day's work."
Conformation Award of Merit

Award of Merit: 184 - CH. STARKEEPER GLENAMADDA REALTAN, HP041652/01. 07/27/02. Breeder: Jocelyne Gagne and J. P. Ryan. By: Am Ch. Armatiu Niall Caille Of Eagle - Can Ch. Starkeeper Orion na Wolfhaven. Owner: Susan Prokopenko and Jocelyne Gagne.
"Has a pleasing well furnished head and a good length of neck into powerfully constructed forehand. Strong over the topline, good depth of body, nicely tucked up into a well angulated rear. Nice low hocks and moved out really well."
Conformation Award of Merit


Non-regular Classes
Judge: Ms. Sue Cole


Veteran Dogs
"It is always a great delight to judge the Veterans and this occasion was no different. A trio of really lovely hounds, each one a credit to their owners and breeders."

1st 159 - CARRICKANEENA'S BRO' TIM, HM777393/02. 5/10/1998. Breeder: Anne Flanigan. By: DC Nutstown Fear More of St Goulaghs Sc, CGC, TDI - Carrickaneena's Balway Nell, JC. Owner: Anne Flanigan.
"It was impossible not to fall for this boy who, at the age of nearly 10, was prepared to give it his all in the ring for his owner and handler. An absolutely charming gentleman full of breed type with the most wonderful head and kindest expression. Constructionally he is well angulated both fore and aft and has a coat of correct texture. Still nice and true in his movement, a real credit to himself, his owner and breeder. "

Non-regular Veteran Dog Winner

2nd 57 - CH. BLAIR'S INCANTATION, HM994066/04. 1/27/2002. Breeder: C. B. Hoffman and B. A. Conner. By: Ch. Rysheron's Adonis - Redtops Blair Vixon. Owner: C.B. Hoffman and B.A. Conner.
"A dog full of quality and defying his veteran status. At 6yrs still well able to show the youngsters a clean pair of heels round the ring. Appealing head and expression with well set and carried ears. Well laid shoulder and return of upper arm, ribbing carried well back into strong loin and nicely angled croup with width and power through his hindquarters. A very nice hound."

3rd 161 - CH. KARONTARA STARKEEPER DYLAN, HN006145/04. 01/06/02. Breeder: J. Gagne/ K. Volk, P. Hendrickson. By: Ch. Hound Hill Parill of Eagle - Starkeeper Cuhaven BinSeen. Owner: John E. Fitzgerald.
"Another quality 6 yr old. Has a super head, nice long muzzle and tidy ears. Well constructed front with a well set shoulder and upper arm. Good length of body into nicely angulated rear with low hocks which enabled him to move out easily and freely."
Non-regular Veteran Dog Placements

Veteran Bitches
"Wow, what a class!! These bitches took my breath away for sheer depth of quality, an absolute credit to the breed."

1st 212 - CH. GIGGLES AERIE OF EAGLE, HM198813/01. 08/26/01. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch. Maximillian Fionnmae - Ch. R Noble Gobnat of Eagle. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"At nearly 7yrs absolutely teeming with breed type with the most exquisite head and expression. Long, strong well arched neck flowing over a smooth layback of shoulder and showing just a flow of curves over her topline right down to her tail. Well set upper arm, straight in limb and standing over plenty of ground. Deep chest and ribbing carried well back. Good width through her pelvis and first and second thighs and nice low hocks. Lovely harsh coat. Really extended on the move."

Non-regular Veteran Bitch Winner

2nd 206 - CAN. AM CH. KELLAMORE STARKEEPER MAJORA, CGN, HM928731/ 02. 06/10/00. Breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyne Gagne. By: Am Ch. Kellamore Finn Mac Cuahal, CD - Starkeeper Kellamore Viva, CD, RN, NAJ, NA. Owner: Jocelyne Gagne.
"Very pretty 7 1/2yr old light grey bitch. Nicely rosed ears and stands on tidy feet. Well ribbed back into correct loin and nice flare to pelvis. Low hocks, moved out extensively but just tending to pin in slightly coming towards."

3rd 210 - CH. CARRICKANEENA TREISE, SC, HM973505/02. 07/09/01. Breeder: Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan & Carol Paepke. By: Ch. Carrickaneena Logan O'Cu - Ch. Athcarne Keady. Owner: Eileen M. & Eileen B. Flanagan.
"Really nice bitch for type, just coming up to 7yrs. Dark eyes in a nicely proportioned head with the tightest of ears. Well put together with long limbs and straight bone. Impressive on the move really powering round the ring."

4th 204 - RYSHERON'S SIOBHAN, HM959691/03. 07/16/01. Breeder: Cheryl Riggs Lindley. By: Ch. Rysheron's The Guardian - Blair Witch at Rysheron. Owner: Cecilia B. Hoffman and Bryan A. Conner.
"Presented a good outline, well proportioned and nicely angulated. Sweet head and strong in top and underlines, just a little rounded over the croup. Moved out steadily."
Non-regular Veteran Bitch Placements

Stud Dog
 

1st 143 - CH PITLOCHRY'S QUINTUS , HP126692/01. 01/09/04. Breeder: Conny Fernhout-Schildt. By: Pitlochry's King Kevin - Pitlochry's Esrah Esther. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"A hound who is obviously proving his worth as a stud dog producing progeny of wonderful type. Lovely, well furnished heads and full of quality, possessing size and substance and powerful reachy movement."
Non-regular Stud Dog Winner

Brood Bitch

1st 212 - CH. GIGGLES AERIE OF EAGLE, . HM198813/01. 08/26/01. Breeder: Owners. By: Ch. Maximillian Fionnmae - Ch. R Noble Gobnat of Eagle. Owner: Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
"A quality bitch from the same owners as the stud dog winner. Again of beautiful type and passing her qualities down to her offspring who are very typey with lovely easy movement."
Non-regular Brood Bitch Winner

2nd 182 - CH. LIMERICK LEA OF EAGLE, HP065643/04. 08/25/03. Breeder: Linda & Jamie Souza. By: Ch. Oxmoon Brogan of Limerick - Ch. Lile Bhreac of Eagle. Owner: Samuel Evans Evans, 3 rd , Sam H. McDonald and Dawn Wiseman Adams.
"Another nice line up of bitch and progeny possessing similar qualities to the winner. Just preferred the winner for type."
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Brace
 

1st 86 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA DALY, JC, HP222230/04. 02/22/06. Breeder: Dr. Caren Carney & Eileen M. Flanagan. By: Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha. Owner: Caren M. Carney.
146 - CRIONNACHT CARRICKANEENA LYONS, JC, HP222230/03. 02/22/06. Breeder: Dr. Caren Carney and Eileen M. Flanagan. By: Ch. Carrickaneena's Dichu, SC - Carrickaneena Uisce Beatha. Owner: Caren M. Carney.
A very well matched pair, even down to the flashes on their chests, who moved as one with their owner.
Non-regular Brace Winner

2nd 184 CH. STARKEEPER GLENAMADDA REALTAN , HP041652/01. 07/27/02. Breeder: Jocelyne Gagne and J. P. Ryan. By: Am Ch. Armatiu Niall Caille Of Eagle - Can Ch. Starkeeper Orion na Wolfhaven. Owner: Susan Prokopenko and Jocelyne Gagne.
206 CAN. AM CH. KELLAMORE STARKEEPER MAJORA, CGN, HM928731/ 02. 06/10/00. Breeder: Joanne Buehner-Brown and Jocelyne Gagne. By: Am Ch. Kellamore Finn Mac Cuahal, CD - Starkeeper Kellamore Viva, CD, RN, NAJ, NA. Owner: Jocelyne Gagne.
Two really lovely bitches, just not quite as well matched as the winners.
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Best Puppy: 16 - TALIESIN'S WYLDE RUM RUNNER
"Loved this youngster, so well put together and powerful on the move, am sure she must have a promising show career ahead of her."
Best Puppy

Best Head: 145 - CH. WILDISLE CASTLEKEEPER QUEST, HP211221/01. 02/22/06. Breeder: Alice Kneavel. By: Ch. Wildisle Lion Heart - Ch. Castlekeeper Johanna. Owner: Alice Kneavel and Jill Bregy.
"Strong masculine head with good length of muzzle and strong jaw. Well pigmented and that kind, gentle expression so typical of the breed. Neatly held ears completed the picture."
Best Head