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| Glen Of Imaal | Three Counties 2010 Judge's Critique |
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GLEN OF IMAAL THREE COUNTIES 10 Judge/s:Mrs C J Rogers
Glen of Imaal Terriers Thank you for giving me an entry on what was the coldest, overcast day imaginable. Reluctantly we went inside for judging as by 2.30pm. Found the entry of three puppies quite variable ranging from 61/2 months to nearly 8 months. So my critique reflects as I see it & hopefully the exhibitors will appreciate this. PD (2) 1 O’Hanlon & Montford’s Pajantick Jimmy Mack, at 61/2 months already up on Standard & with a minimalistic coat only accentuated his rangy appearance. Head adequate, mouth OK, looks a balanced dog although long on the hock & slightly too straight in stifle. His coat leaving nothing to hide, unfortunately. Excellent rib carriage. Front was alright & a good reach of neck. BP, in the challenge nicer expression & movement was far better than the bitch. Early days & with his proper coat growing in, could come on; 2 George & Sullivan’s Romainville Brannigan, nearly 8 months & more mature, much better coat condition than 1. Head slightly coarse but time to develop, better angulation although front not his best. Moved OK, presented well, I am sure his new owner will get the best from the new addition in the future. PGD (1) 1 Barnes’ Brockland Blackadder at Malsville, excellent head, presented well with good coat & in good harsh condition, well angulated, good front & shoulder placement, rear well angulated with good bend of stifle. What let him down, showmanship, he can do it, I’ve seen him do it, but on the day, what can I say. This so reflected in the challenge. OD (2) 1 Welch’s Int Ch Brockland Brayhead Lad, always well presented, excellent head, nice eye, good mouth, well balanced with adequate front & lay of shoulder. Coat good, could be slightly harsher. Moved out well, perhaps could drive out a bit more. BOB; 2 Garner’s Johnny Be Good at Romainville, another well presented Glen, slightly smaller than 1 but certainly gives nothing away, good head. Would like to see darker eye. Front OK, good balance throughout, moves with plenty of drive. Coat not at his best now but an attempt to present him in good condition for the show was appreciated. RBD, not a lot between them. PB (2) 1 McBrine & Whitehouse’s Romainville Tigan, nothing like her brother, with a brand new exhibitor on the other end of the lead, learning curve, so with a bit of instruction we set off. Head reasonable & overall was in proportion, coat in reasonable harsh condition. Better front than her puppy brother. Angulation OK, balanced shoulder & legs in proportion, moved OK. Lost out for BP on the challenge. RBB, at 7 months certainly a long way to go but with a limited attendance, felt this bitch had at least proved enough. Being honest with the owner, did say do not get too excited at this stage. PGB (1) 1 George & Sullivan’s Briar Rose at Romainville, extremely nice bitch, everything where it should be, good head, well balanced with width of skull, mouth was alright, kind eye, front good, angulation & bend of stifle, well presented coat condition & coat colour, but, there it ended. We all take hairy Glens in the ring one time or another but an excess amount of coat only goes to take away, what a Glen should really look like. Moves well & gave a good account of herself. BB, only losing out on the challenge, through her nice, but over presentation. Been there done that & got the tee shirt. OB (2) 1 O’Hanlon’s Scarlett Ribbon Now, 101/2 years & showing her age, good head proportions & dark eye, coat good condition. Like a lot of older dogs has settled into maturity & things slip a bit. However she gave a good account of herself moving OK & proving that she deserved her first place. C J ROGERS |
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