WINDSOR CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs Sandra GRANT-HEMMINGS

Judging: Irish Terrier, Terrier Group

BEST OF BREED : 391 ANDERSON, MR KEVIN KERRYKEEL DAMHNAIC
Dog CC : 391 ANDERSON, MR KEVIN KERRYKEEL DAMHNAIC
Res Dog CC : 405 CHILVERS, Mrs Caroline Apispolb Bumble
Bitch CC : 412 KARAU, Mrs Annie Balirolyat Molly's a Diva
Res Bitch CC : 394 ATKIN, Mr R. J. & ATKIN, Mrs J. Holbam Celtic Rose (A.I.)
Best Puppy : 391 ANDERSON, MR KEVIN KERRYKEEL DAMHNAIC
Best Veteran : 421 NOLCINI, Miss C HOLBAM CELTIC KATE VW Sh.CM
Best Special Beginner : 426 RHODES, Mrs Lucy and Mr Frank Ghyllslap Bluebell

Judge: Mrs Sandra Grant-Hemmings

What an enjoyable show, ably assisted by my two very competent stewards. I was delighted to see some new exhibitors to the breed and to see how well they presented their dogs. All pads were found to be good, all exhibits had correct scissor bites and clean teeth. Unfortunately, some exhibits were shown with lack of  coat and no furnishings on their chests or front legs. This really detracts from  the overall picture.  All my winners found me, they had  the following in common, their outline was racy, they had lovely heads with good length of muzzle, plenty of neck and clean shoulders and a good length of loin. They were shown in excellent coat and moved soundly.

Class 171 SBD/B (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 426 RHODES, Mrs Lucy and Mr Frank Ghyllslap Bluebell. A nice type of bitch with a harsh red coat. Well balanced with enough bone. Good ear set and tail. I would like more length of muzzle. Nice dark eye. Good expression and attitude. Moved well.
2nd: 403 CAPERN, Mr Jamie Andrew Grian Ray Of Hope. Nicely presented bitch with a harsh red coat. Ears slightly flying which detracted from expression but topline good on the move. Correct length of loin and moved well.
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Class 172 VD/B (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 421 NOLCINI, Miss C HOLBAM CELTIC KATE VW Sh.CM. What a show girl. 11 yrs of age and shown in excellent condition, harsh red coat.  Clean teeth, correct ear set with a dark eye, good length of muzzle. Nice neck and clean shoulders with level topline on the move, tail set bang on. Moved around the ring positively.
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Class 173 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 391 ANDERSON, MR KEVIN KERRYKEEL DAMHNAIC. 7 month old dog. A good type of Irish. Long neck, clean shoulders, level topline and super tail set. Outline was racy and presented with a harsh red coat. Lovely head with good length of muzzle, ears perfect, a dark eye with true Irish expression. He moved really well around the ring. This boy will only improve with maturity. Though young, a worthy winner of the DCC.
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Class 174 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 405 CHILVERS, Mrs Caroline Apispolb Bumble. Nice young dog with a racy outline. Shown in very short coat. A fair amount of muzzle with dark eye and good ear set.  Topline level on the move with just enough loin. Tail set correct and he moved soundly each way. Handled well and presented well, this dog had plenty of ring presence.

2nd: 427 RUFFLES, Miss Mary, Holbam Midsummer Knight at Ruffmar {AI} {AZ3}. A more upright dog with a heavier head than the winner, ear set ok, nice neck with a good length of loin. Tail set bang on. Moved well both ways.
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Class 175 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 424 OLIVER, Mrs K J & OLIVER, Mr A R Rufous Gubbeen Of Cleeve. Shown in good coat, red and harsh. Ears wide and eye light. Needed more hair on chest and front legs.  Tail set excellent and moved well.
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Class 176 LD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 402 BROWN, Mr David Sujoncla Pawnee Creek at Pitsford. Nice sized dog, presented in excellent condition and correct coat. Nice dark eye and good expression. Ears rather wide . Good length of back with bang on tail set. Good attitude and moved soundly. I would have liked more hair on chest and front legs.
2nd: 417 MARTIN, Mr Darren Griffin Galanthus Gunderic. Presented well with a lovely dark red coat. Nice sized dog with good neck and clean shoulders. Ear set was good with a dark eye. Level topline with correct tail set. Moved well but was rather timid in attitude.
3rd: 418 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Tootrock Arcturus
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Class 177 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 399 BAMSEY, Mrs C M Holbam Celtic Wizzard JW. Good head with nice length of muzzle, ears dark and ears well set. Good clean shoulders, level topline and tail set fine. Showed a happy disposition. Coat was good but more chest and front furnishings would improve. Unfortunately, let down by poor rear movement.
2nd: 415 LOVELACE, Mrs Marion Rose DEARG MORRIS AT BRAZAN AY3. A dog with attitude, very well turned out with a perfect harsh coat. Excellent ear set and dark eye, unfortunately too short in muzzle for my liking.  I would also like more length of loin. Tail set bang on. Moved very well.
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Class 178 GCD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 421 NOLCINI, Miss C HOLBAM CELTIC KATE VW Sh.CM. As Veteran Bitch
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Class 179 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 394 ATKIN, Mr R. J. & ATKIN, Mrs J. Holbam Celtic Rose (A.I.). A nice sized feminine bitch with a racy outline. Excellent head and ears, good neck and clean shoulders Level topline, spot on tail set with a lovely turn of stifle. Presented with a red harsh coat and with a cheerful outgoing attitude. I would like more front furnishings on this bitch but they will develop with maturity.
2nd: 7160 Mr J GOOD Originelle Orla. Larger type bitch, well balanced with good bone. Nice head and ears with correct dark eye. Level topline with spot on tail set. One of the best movers on the day.
3rd: 416 LOVELACE, Mrs Marion Rose Dotsfirth Pearl's a singer
Res: 392 ANDERSON, MR KEVIN KERRYKEEL CARAGH
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Class 180 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 401 BRADSHAW, Miss Mary Edith HOLBAM MIDSUMMER SPRITE (A.I). Up to size bitch with nice length of head, ears were ok when using them. Topline level on the move with a good tail set. Moved well.
2nd: 426 RHODES, Mrs Lucy and Mr Frank Ghyllslap Bluebell. Nice sized bitch but more  muzzle needed for me. Presented in excellent coat and condition with dark eyes and well set ears.  Topline level but would have liked more length to it. Tail set bang on. Moved very well.
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Class 181 PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 425 PRICE, Mrs Ashley & PRICE, Mr James Magairlin Adhmor Moonlight. Well balanced bitch with good bone but not heavy. Nice head with dark eye and perfect ears. Good length of loin with correct tail set. Presented with an excellent harsh coat. Good ring prescence and moved very well both ways. 
2nd: 429 THOMAS, Miss Michelle & PRINT, Mr Ian Bilarny Edna Cotton Socks. Larger type with nice head and well set ears. Level topline of good length. Dark eye giving good expression. Coat patchy. Moved very well.
3rd: 407 FITTER, Dr A Ghyllslap Limerick
Res: 420 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Holbam Shamrock Connie
VHC: 403 CAPERN, Mr Jamie Andrew Grian Ray Of Hope

Class 182 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 412 KARAU, Mrs Annie Balirolyat Molly's a Diva. A tall bitch but with a lovely racy outline and feminine head. Eyes dark and ears well set. Long neck and clean shoulders with a level topline and good length of back. Presented with a fabulous dark red harsh jacket. An outgoing attitude with lovely free movement. Bitch had an obvious rapport  with her handler who was very much in tune with her. A pleasure to award this bitch her first CC.
2nd: 404 CHILVERS, Mrs Caroline Kenynten Chasing Rainbows at Apispolb. Nice sized bitch shown in excellent coat and condition. Small, neat head with dark eyes and well set ears. Level topline with good length of loin, good tail set. Moved well both ways.
3rd: 419 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Feegarron star
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Class 183 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 423 OLIVER, Mrs K J & OLIVER, Mr A R Kerrykeel Aobheann. Lovely feminine bitch with a nice head and good length of muzzle. Eyes dark and ears correct. Good length of back with a top tail set. Nice outline with a good turn of stifle. Presented in excellent condition with a super dense harsh coat. Moved really well. 
2nd: 408 GOMER, Mrs Tina Ch KERRYKEEL CARA. A beautiful headed bitch with dark eyes and well set ears. Good length of back with a super tail set. A lovely racy outline and presented is superb condition and coat. Moved ok. Let down by being sensitive to  touch especially around her back end and didn't seem focussed today.

3rd 400 BENTLEY, Mrs Kiera Norakin Tango of Newguild TAF NAF
Res: 430 WORTLEY, Mr Steve & WORTLEY, Mrs Sandra Jarabica Grace O'Malley
VHC: 393 ANDERSON, Miss S Kerrykeel Daicota