Glen Of Imaal Terrier National Terrier 24 Judge's Critique

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KC Breed Standard National Terrier 24 Judge	GLEN OF IMAAL NATIONAL TERRIER 24 Judge: Mrs Anne HARDY BEST OF BREED : 498 GEORGE, Mrs Kathy Romainville Rock It Ronnie Dog CC : 498 GEORGE, Mrs Kathy Romainville Rock It Ronnie Res Dog CC : 501 GRIFFIN, Mr Michael Ir Ch Knapahowen Gunner CJW22 CW22 Bitch CC : 518 SUTTON, Mrs Sue Ir Ch Gleann Wanderin Wilbury Poachersmoon Jun Ch Res Bitch CC : 512 PIERCE, Mrs Susan Boudivella Maisie Best Puppy : 510 ALTON, Mrs Catherine & MAJOR, Mrs Josephine Weir Mead Susie Best Veteran : 493 ALSTEAD, Dr Jane Ch Golden Spurs Best Special Beginner : GLEN OF IMAAL JUDGE NATIONAL TERRIER 24 Last time I judged the Glen of Imaal Terrier I voiced my concern about mouths and dentition. It was nice to see the improvement in the younger Glens. My concern this time is about the different varieties of coat preparation. Rolling, scissoring, back combing, skirts. Please read the breed standard “Medium length of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be tidied to present a neat outline” The dogs entered today were judged against the breed standard and not on presentation or handling. VD/B (3,1) 1 Alstead’s Ch Golden Spurs ,10 yrs Blue brindle. Strong, masculine head and expression well. Well shaped eyes, defined stop. Good breadth of back skull. Nice length and lay of the upper arm into a well laid shoulder. Front legs bowed and feet turn out correctly with no undue exaggeration. Body proportions are correct with a correct muscular rise over the topline. Hind angulation is good with strong broad thighs. Strides out well. very sound. 2nd Eng. Belgium & DutchInt Ch. Esp Ch.Boudivella Oscar Veteran Warrant. 9 yrs. Wheaten ? Much of the first critique does apply to this Glen. Upper arm is slightly shorter than the first dog and he was dropping slightly on his front left as he moved around the ring. Both veteran dogs are a credit to their owners. PD (2) 1 Alton’s Orchard Burrow Oakley – 9 mths. Blue Well balanced youngster. Good head and expression At this point in his development mouth is good, eyes dark and round, Good breadth of back skull Medium length strong neck, well laid shoulder into a correct topline Front is slightly bowed and turnout of feet is without exaggeration. Well angulated in the rear with good breadth of thigh. Carried his tail gaily and strode out well 2nd Mr E. Jennings Slievenabrehan Norman. Nearly 7mths, blue. Not as strong as my first, eyes are well shaped. Back skull needs to develop, strong medium length neck into a well -placed shoulder. Rear angulation is correct with good breadth of thigh. Movement was not as co-ordinated as my first with some movement in his topline. JD (2) 1 Jennings Romainville Keifer. 15 mths. Wheaten. good strong head, mouth is correct, well-shaped brown eyes. Good breadth of back skull into a strong neck. Length and lay of upper arm correct running into a well laid shoulder. At this stage of development height to length ration is correct, rear angulation and breadth of thigh is well-developed. Coat is coming through nicely. Moved out soundly. 2 Green’s Borderglens Dougie Maclean.16mth blue. Medium strength dog, lighter boned dog than my first. Jaw is undershot, nicely shaped eye of good colour. Not co-operating with his handler but moved out well, slightly cow hocked moving away. PGD 1 Lilly & Reynard’s Romainville Blue Indigo- 2yrs Blue, well shaped head with good expression. Mouth O.k, well -shaped eyes of good colour, back skull of good breadth. Would like a shorter neck, upper arm is of good length and lay into a well- placed shoulder. Height to length his chest needs to develop. Coat is a little soft. Topline correct. Moved out well in front, slightly cow-hocked going away. LD (3,1) 1 George’s Romainville Rock it Ronnie. 2 yrs. 3 mths. Wheaten. Strong masculine head and expression. Correct dentition, nicely shaped eye of good colour, Strong medium length neck. Front is slightly bowed feet, turn out with no exaggeration. Pleasing height to length ratio not too long. Correct length and lay of upper arm into a well -placed shoulder. Good muscular rising topline. Rear angulation very good. Broad breadth of thigh. His conformation showed in his movement as he strode out. Coat just enough to see the quality coming through. Pleased to award this dog the CC and BOB. 2 Garner’s Jeonty Shading Dark. 3yrs Blue. Strong masculine head and expression, Again another quality dog, a pleasure to go over and again his conformation showed in his movement as he moved out retaining his backline at all times. Presentation was overdone, losing the inherent ruggedness of the breed. OD (2) 1 Griffin’s Ir Ch Knapahowen Gunner. Res Dog CC 3 yrs. Blue. Good masculine head and expression. Nicely bowed front with front feet turned out with no exaggeration . Upper arm is of good length and lay running into a well laid shoulder Height to length ratio is correct Rear angulation firm and true with a good breadth of thigh Movement sound retaining his topline. Coat quality correct . 2nd Mesdmes Saletti Esp. Ch. Heremon Bear At Jojase 4 yrs. Wheaten. Masculine head and expression, Topline correct, front nicely bowed. Upper arm is slightly shorter than the first Glen. Good rear angulation. Movement sound, but less front reach than the first. MPB (1) 1 Enda Jenning’s Slievenabrehan Neala. 6 1/2 mths. Blue. Feminine head and expression, correct mouth, well shaped eye I would like it slightly darker. Nicely bowed front and turnout of feet. Good length of upper arm. well placed shoulder. Well -proportioned bitch with good rear angulation. A little erratic in her movement but saw enough to know she was true and sound. Very promising. PB (2) 1 Alton’s Weir Mead Susie BP. 2 George’s Romainville Rock on Rosie. Two similar bitches. Well balanced, good bone. Feminine heads and expressions. Good angulation front and rear. My first was a trifle over- enthusiatic and happy moving out and my second was not moving as well as her conformation suggested. PGB (3) 1 Pierce’s Boudivella Maisie, 20mths. Blue. A quality bitch with a feminine head and expression, good mouth, well -shaped eyes of good colour, well placed ear set. With a novice handler this Glen was so well balanced she showed herself. Nicely proportioned in good hard coat Good angulation front and rear. Moved out well and soundly despite her handler tripping. Res CC. 2 Kirkwood’s Cazcade Betty Boop. 2yrs. Blue Blue Lovely feminine head and expression Dentition correct, well shaped eyes of good colour. Strong neck, forward placed shoulder. Nicely off for bone. Good proportions, correct coat in good condition. Sound in movement. 3 Saletti’s Jojase Aisling Pixie. LB (3) 1 Hannington’s Boudivella Rosie JW. 21 mths. Blue, litter sister to the Post/Grad winner with a lot of the same attributes. Slightly longer in the foreface than her sister Nicely proportioned and well off for bone. Overprepared. Strode out well but seemed to be carrying a little too much weght as her backline rolled. 2 Jennings Ballyfoyle Knockalong Lady. 4 yrs. Blue. A well boned bitch with a good length of upper arm into a well laid shoulder good rear angulation with good breadth of thigh. Another nice bitch carrying too much weight. 3 Saletti’s Marfidal Storm At Boudivella (Fin exp.). OB (4) A nice class of quality bitches. 1 Sutton’s Ir Ch Gleann Wanderin Wilbury Poachersmoon Jun Ch. 21/2yrs. Blue. A strong bitch but feminine. good dentition. Well- shaped dark eyes. Upper arm of good length and lay into a well-placed shoulder. Top line correct. good breadth of thigh. Well- proportioned and well presented in good coat. Strode out soundly Tail carried gaily. Really pushed the male for BOB. Pleased to award this bitch the CC. 2 George’s Romainville China Blue. 4 yrs. Blue Another quality bitch bitch slightly bigger than the first with more bone still with good sexual characteristics. In good coat and correctly presented she moved out soundly with a good length of stride, true behind but not over enthusiastic about the proceedings. 3 Sage’s Wickholm Bohemian Rhapsody. Anne Hardy Go To Top Of Page
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Glen Of Imaal

National Terrier 24 Judge's Critique

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National Terrier 24 Judge

GLEN OF IMAAL NATIONAL TERRIER 24

Judge: Mrs Anne HARDY

BEST OF BREED : 498 GEORGE, Mrs Kathy Romainville Rock It Ronnie
Dog CC : 498 GEORGE, Mrs Kathy Romainville Rock It Ronnie
Res Dog CC : 501 GRIFFIN, Mr Michael Ir Ch Knapahowen Gunner CJW22 CW22
Bitch CC : 518 SUTTON, Mrs Sue Ir Ch Gleann Wanderin Wilbury Poachersmoon Jun Ch
Res Bitch CC : 512 PIERCE, Mrs Susan Boudivella Maisie
Best Puppy : 510 ALTON, Mrs Catherine & MAJOR, Mrs Josephine Weir Mead Susie
Best Veteran : 493 ALSTEAD, Dr Jane Ch Golden Spurs
Best Special Beginner :

GLEN OF IMAAL JUDGE NATIONAL TERRIER 24

Last time I judged the Glen of Imaal Terrier I voiced my concern about mouths and dentition. It was nice to see the improvement in the younger Glens. My concern this time is about the different varieties of coat preparation. Rolling, scissoring, back combing, skirts. Please read the breed standard “Medium length of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be tidied to present a neat outline” The dogs entered today were judged against the breed standard and not on presentation or handling.

VD/B (3,1)

1 Alstead’s Ch Golden Spurs ,10 yrs Blue brindle. Strong, masculine head and expression well. Well shaped eyes, defined stop. Good breadth of back skull. Nice length and lay of the upper arm into a well laid shoulder. Front legs bowed and feet turn out correctly with no undue exaggeration. Body proportions are correct with a correct muscular rise over the topline. Hind angulation is good with strong broad thighs. Strides out well. very sound.

2nd Eng. Belgium & DutchInt Ch. Esp Ch.Boudivella Oscar Veteran Warrant. 9 yrs. Wheaten ? Much of the first critique does apply to this Glen. Upper arm is slightly shorter than the first dog and he was dropping slightly on his front left as he moved around the ring. Both veteran dogs are a credit to their owners.

PD (2)

1 Alton’s Orchard Burrow Oakley – 9 mths. Blue Well balanced youngster. Good head and expression At this point in his development mouth is good, eyes dark and round, Good breadth of back skull Medium length strong neck, well laid shoulder into a correct topline Front is slightly bowed and turnout of feet is without exaggeration. Well angulated in the rear with good breadth of thigh. Carried his tail gaily and strode out well

2nd Mr E. Jennings Slievenabrehan Norman. Nearly 7mths, blue. Not as strong as my first, eyes are well shaped. Back skull needs to develop, strong medium length neck into a well -placed shoulder. Rear angulation is correct with good breadth of thigh. Movement was not as co-ordinated as my first with some movement in his topline.

JD (2)
1 Jennings Romainville Keifer. 15 mths. Wheaten. good strong head, mouth is correct, well-shaped brown eyes. Good breadth of back skull into a strong neck. Length and lay of upper arm correct running into a well laid shoulder. At this stage of development height to length ration is correct, rear angulation and breadth of thigh is well-developed. Coat is coming through nicely. Moved out soundly.

2 Green’s Borderglens Dougie Maclean.16mth blue. Medium strength dog, lighter boned dog than my first. Jaw is undershot, nicely shaped eye of good colour. Not co-operating with his handler but moved out well, slightly cow hocked moving away.

PGD

1 Lilly & Reynard’s Romainville Blue Indigo- 2yrs Blue, well shaped head with good expression. Mouth O.k, well -shaped eyes of good colour, back skull of good breadth. Would like a shorter neck, upper arm is of good length and lay into a well- placed shoulder. Height to length his chest needs to develop. Coat is a little soft. Topline correct. Moved out well in front, slightly cow-hocked going away.

LD (3,1)

1 George’s Romainville Rock it Ronnie. 2 yrs. 3 mths. Wheaten. Strong masculine head and expression. Correct dentition, nicely shaped eye of good colour, Strong medium length neck. Front is slightly bowed feet, turn out with no exaggeration. Pleasing height to length ratio not too long. Correct length and lay of upper arm into a well -placed shoulder. Good muscular rising topline. Rear angulation very good. Broad breadth of thigh. His conformation showed in his movement as he strode out. Coat just enough to see the quality coming through. Pleased to award this dog the CC and BOB.

2 Garner’s Jeonty Shading Dark. 3yrs Blue. Strong masculine head and expression, Again another quality dog, a pleasure to go over and again his conformation showed in his movement as he moved out retaining his backline at all times. Presentation was overdone, losing the inherent ruggedness of the breed.

OD (2)

1 Griffin’s Ir Ch Knapahowen Gunner. Res Dog CC 3 yrs. Blue. Good masculine head and expression. Nicely bowed front with front feet turned out with no exaggeration . Upper arm is of good length and lay running into a well laid shoulder Height to length ratio is correct Rear angulation firm and true with a good breadth of thigh Movement sound retaining his topline. Coat quality correct .

2nd Mesdmes Saletti Esp. Ch. Heremon Bear At Jojase 4 yrs. Wheaten. Masculine head and expression, Topline correct, front nicely bowed. Upper arm is slightly shorter than the first Glen. Good rear angulation. Movement sound, but less front reach than the first.

MPB (1)

1 Enda Jenning’s Slievenabrehan Neala. 6 1/2 mths. Blue. Feminine head and expression, correct mouth, well shaped eye I would like it slightly darker. Nicely bowed front and turnout of feet. Good length of upper arm. well placed shoulder. Well -proportioned bitch with good rear angulation. A little erratic in her movement but saw enough to know she was true and sound. Very promising.

PB (2) 1 Alton’s Weir Mead Susie BP.

2 George’s Romainville Rock on Rosie. Two similar bitches. Well balanced, good bone. Feminine heads and expressions. Good angulation front and rear. My first was a trifle over- enthusiatic and happy moving out and my second was not moving as well as her conformation suggested.

PGB (3)

1 Pierce’s Boudivella Maisie, 20mths. Blue. A quality bitch with a feminine head and expression, good mouth, well -shaped eyes of good colour, well placed ear set. With a novice handler this Glen was so well balanced she showed herself. Nicely proportioned in good hard coat Good angulation front and rear. Moved out well and soundly despite her handler tripping. Res CC.

2 Kirkwood’s Cazcade Betty Boop. 2yrs. Blue Blue Lovely feminine head and expression Dentition correct, well shaped eyes of good colour. Strong neck, forward placed shoulder. Nicely off for bone. Good proportions, correct coat in good condition. Sound in movement.

3 Saletti’s Jojase Aisling Pixie.

LB (3)

1 Hannington’s Boudivella Rosie JW. 21 mths. Blue, litter sister to the Post/Grad winner with a lot of the same attributes. Slightly longer in the foreface than her sister Nicely proportioned and well off for bone. Overprepared. Strode out well but seemed to be carrying a little too much weght as her backline rolled.

2 Jennings Ballyfoyle Knockalong Lady. 4 yrs. Blue. A well boned bitch with a good length of upper arm into a well laid shoulder good rear angulation with good breadth of thigh. Another nice bitch carrying too much weight.

3 Saletti’s Marfidal Storm At Boudivella (Fin exp.).

OB (4)

A nice class of quality bitches.

1 Sutton’s Ir Ch Gleann Wanderin Wilbury Poachersmoon Jun Ch. 21/2yrs. Blue. A strong bitch but feminine. good dentition. Well- shaped dark eyes. Upper arm of good length and lay into a well-placed shoulder. Top line correct. good breadth of thigh. Well- proportioned and well presented in good coat. Strode out soundly Tail carried gaily. Really pushed the male for BOB. Pleased to award this bitch the CC.

2 George’s Romainville China Blue. 4 yrs. Blue Another quality bitch bitch slightly bigger than the first with more bone still with good sexual characteristics. In good coat and correctly presented she moved out soundly with a good length of stride, true behind but not over enthusiastic about the proceedings.

3 Sage’s Wickholm Bohemian Rhapsody.

Anne Hardy

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