Kerry Blue Terrier Breed Notes

Will those who have been circumventing the rules for docking dogs on the pretext of working their animals take the chance and exhibit at Crufts? Exhibitors can pay a fee to the Secretary at Crufts and have a docked dog disqualified if it is placed.
The bottom line on the Crufts page is explicit.
Click on Crufts for Schedule.

• DOCKED DOGS
Dogs which were docked before 6th April 2007 (28th March for shows held in Wales).
If your dog was docked either in the UK or in a foreign country before 6th April 2007 (28th
March for shows in Wales) then it may compete at all Kennel Club licensed events.
Dogs which were docked on or after 6th April 2007 (28th March for shows held in
Wales).
If your dog was docked on or after 6th April 2007 (28th March for shows held in Wales and
irrespective of where it was docked) it will not, under the law, be permitted to be shown at any
show in England or Wales where the public are admitted on payment of a fee.
However, if your dog was legally docked either in the UK or in another country on or after
28th March/6th April 2007, you will be permitted to compete with it at:
a) all shows held in Scotland
b) all shows held in Northern Ireland
c) those shows held in England and Wales where the public do not pay to be admitted
Shows where the public are admitted on payment of a fee
All shows which charge the public for admission must state this on the show schedule and entry
form - but you should check carefully whether or not your dog is eligible before entering.

• CROPPING
No dog with cropped ears is eligible to compete at any Kennel Club licensed event.

I went to The Manchester Dog Show last Thursday; Bingley Hall is about the limit to the distance that I drive nowadays. long gone are the days of driving to Edinburgh and back as well as finishing off a ten hour shift driving a taxi - all in the same day!

Geoff Horswell judged the breed. And, without CCs on offer it's no better than an open show win.

Nine Kerries turned up for examination, five of them puppy bitches. There was titters from the ringside when Horsewell awarded Best Of Breed to Torum's Calico Jack. His handler and owner Ron Ramsay punched the air just like one of his hero's Michael Coad did at Crufts 2000. I suppose any small win must be a bonus and bring euphoria these days.

I've only just noticed (I don't get the dog papers picked up a freebi at LKA) that Dog World are using an image of mine for the Kerry Blue Breed notes. What a cheek! They didn't ask for my permission nor have they sent me any moneys!
Do they think that I buy expensive equipment and then employ my expertise for them to use for free?

This is the Image [above] that Dog World have used without my permission. The head shot that Dog World have used has been cropped from my original image which is clearly showing my name and copyright logo.

I caught Mrs Munro using my images some time ago of Balboa Saturnia on her website which she has since removed. I did give her the option of keeping them if she credited me as the photographer - clearly a raw nerve would have been exposed as they were removed. All except one which she still has on her website Click Here
The original can be found here if you scroll down the page of my images Click Here

Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by
Lyndia Salmon (email:windygap.kerries@virgin.net) on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 20:07:04
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comments: In reply to your breed notes, I was surprised at the comments that you made about Mrs Munro. I read her column again after reading your comments and how you can read into it that she is jealous of other people s success astounds me. Mrs Munro has always run a small kennel, with continuing success. Although she hasn t not shown a large quantity of dogs this year, she has made up 2 champions, and has another one sitting on 2 tickets, so what has she got to be jealous of. As far as your comment about the bitter break up between her and her partner, surely that is something that is private between the two of them. In her column she referred to breeders in Wales and Yorkshire and as far as I know, her ex-partner has not moved to either of these places. With regard to the number of puppies being bred, several people that I have spoken to have brought up the fact that there are difficulties in selling pups, and that they are delaying breeding because of this fact. Everybody is entitled to their opinion without somebody being vindictive about them. No doubt some people will say that I am writing this because I am friendly with Mrs. Munro, but I feel that the breed notes should be about the breed and not a vendetta against the DW breed correspondent.

Lyndia Salmon
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[ Reading the above letter one would think that Mrs Munro is waiting for Rome to 'Beatify' her. However, I have known the Dog World Correspondent a lot longer than the writer. What can be made of these Kerry Blue Breed Notes when the Correspondent wrote about a Welsh Terrier.
[Dog World] Kerry Blue breed notes Who was Mrs Munro referring to? Was this not referring to her ex partner? It doesn't seem that she wanted her partnership break up kept private to me, moreover, it is a classic case of a vindictive vendetta.
Who are these breeders in Wales and Yorkshire? - When she (Munro) refers to these Breeders and locations Mrs Munro is clearly quoting from other breed notes.
A quote from the same Kerry Notes that is about about our breed:
" But to ask just a couple of questions; firstly its nigh impossible to show (particularly in a numerically small breed) more than a few dogs of the same breed at any given time so why the desire to constantly breed on an average of every four to eight weeks?" -
Who is the Dog World writer referring to; it's not rocket science to work out who it is.
The other point in question about me being vindictive and having a vendetta against the DW Breed Correspondent is open to opinion. I will point out what I see as misusing the Dog Press for ones own gratification. And I make no apology for this to the writer of the above or to Mrs Munro. Further, If the DW Correspondent would like to apologise to me in her column for telling scurrilous lies to Vincent Mitchell about me re an anonymous letter that was sent to him; I may accept it. Ed ]

Reading the Kerry Breed Notes regurgitated by Mrs Munro in Dog World this week they scream out at you
between the lines;

I'M JEALOUS OF THE SUCCESS THAT CERTAIN KENNELS ARE HAVING.

Just in case that Mrs Munro cannot count; there are 151 Kerry Blue registrations up to the third quarter this year.
The same period last year there was 200 registered. To read her notes about our breed being awash with unwanted kerries is laughable. She churns out this drivel on a regular basis dressed in different clothes.
But, her assertion that certain breeders are having too many litters is more sinister and smacks of a bitter break with a partnership. Far from falling on their arses the other party has gone on to more and much better successes than the partnership produced.
And what's wrong with a breeder who has the resources, the staff, acres of land and excellent kennels breeding more than one dog for the show ring? Would Mrs Munro put the same questions to the likes of The Saredon Kennels, The Rayfos Kennels, The Dandyhow Kennels and et al?

Onto a different subject; Dog showing is becoming ever expensive nowadays, I don't know how some exhibitors manage to take in nearly every show. Petrol is so expensive; moreover, especially if you have to pay for it yourself.

A PDSA commendation award for animal bravery or devotion for actions that resulted in finding and saving the life of a abandoned baby was awarded to Tony Muat and his Kerry Blue Terriers. The lady in the photo is the Senior Veterinary Surgeon Christina Symonds at the PDSA, Woolfall Heath Huyton.The award was presented on Friday 25 November 2011. The dogs are on the right; Lescariot Magical Milly, (Milly) on the left Montealtos Moo Moo's Madame Joy, (Molly).

[The Original Story]
A ONE-HOUR-OLD baby boy was abandoned by his mother in woods yesterday.

Police officers and hospital staff have named the 6lb baby boy Andrew, as he was born on St Andrew' s Day.

Wrapped up in a white towel embellished with an unusual sea lion motif, the boy was found by Tony Muat of West Derby,Liverpool, who was walking his two dogs across a building site near Croxteth Park woodland.

Mr Muat,42, scooped up the baby, protected him from the bitter wind and rain under his coat and dashed to a neighbour' s house to call emergency services.

He said: ``The place where I found the baby is sealed off most of the time. He would not have been found if I hadn 't gone there today.

``I only used that route to the woods because it was a Sunday and the workmen w eren 't on site.

``At first I thought someone had dumped a litter of pups, but then I looked inside the towel, which was sopping wet from the rain, and saw ababy.

``As soon as I touched him, he started crying but I could see he was very cold and put him inside my coat and ran to raise the alarm as fast as possible.

Andrew was taken to Liverpool Women 's Hospital by ambulance where he was being treated inside an incubator in the intensive care unit last night.

Police are desperately concerned for the welfare of his mother who they are urging to seek urgent medical attention.

They believe she may have severed the umbilical cord umbilical cord herself before abandoning her baby.

A party of 18 officers, inc luding two mounted officers and two dog handlers , and the force helicopter, combed the woods near Deysbrook Way for clues of her whereabouts yesterday.

Inspector Geoff Cheshire, of Merseyside Police Merseyside Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing Merseyside in North West England.

The force area is 647 square kilometres with a population of around 1.5 million. At present the force has 4,466 police officers plus over 2,000 police staff. , who is leading the in vestigation, said: ``Now the baby is safe and well we are turning our full attention to the mother.

``We want to give her absolute assurance that she is not in any trouble in any way.

He added: ``Mr Muat's quick response was vital. He clearly acted very promptly and in those circumstances time is of the essence.

``If Andrew had been out in the cold and rain any long er, events might very well have taken a tragic turn.

``He was very, very cold to the touch and was not wearing any clothes under the towel.

``It is clear from the way the cord was severed, that it was done by an amateur and not a trained medic.

``Somebody has obviously cared for the child enough to wrap it in the towel and someone may recognize the towel.''

Family support officer Helen Bennett said: ``We will be carrying on the in vestigation by contacting other agencies, inc luding social services and hostels to try to trace people whose circumstances may fit the description of this mother, in terms of pregnanc y.

``This woman must have felt very distressed to have actedlike this and we urgently want to ensure her safety.''

A spokeswoman for Liverpool Women 's Hospital said: ``He was very cold but otherwise appears well.''

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Just a quick note for the breed notes about the pitter patter movement,i think it is down to the dogs getting proper exersise. You see them in the ring with the owners who themselves cannot run around a ring so what chance has the dog got when the owners are unfit to move?

Another thing are the working docked dogs does any one of these working, show dogs belong to a person who can walk 200 mts never mind work a dog . Would any of them know how to work a dog?

[Below are two more Videos of Tony Muat's dogs at work. I wonder if the people that bend the rules and still dock the tails of their dogs on the pretext of them being working Terriers think about these new additions? As Tony Muat said they are phonies and wouldn't know how to work a dog - no, they are not dog people - just glory hunters with personalised number plates.]

It is some time past since there has been anything of consequence in our 'Notes'. I'm astounded really that somebody hasn't taken up 'The Baton' and used this page to advantage.

I have a workload with Terrier World and I don't really have the time to keep these notes interesting. However, I was thinking recently about our breed and something struck me as unusual - for any breed - and it is this; considering that we are classed as a 'Vulnerable' breed and that there has been a total of only 3,884 Kerry Blue Terriers registered in fifteen years, (yes fifteen years) the success for Group wins and Best In Show has been astounding. Border Terriers Registered more than twice this amount last year alone registering: 8,383 and was not the greatest registrant in the Terrier Group, it makes it all the more remarkable. What are we saying here; have we almost succeeded in producing the perfect Terrier as the Breed Standard requires? I think not.

The modern day Kerry Blue Terrier is a mere shadow Of the breed that I first came to love over forty years ago. Gone are the days when there was excitement at the 'Kerry' ring when the open dog class was being judged - crowds milling at the ringside from other breeds - watching the mature males sparring and snarling. Alas, this is no longer seen now; the 'game' temperament has almost been extinguished. Fox Terrier ear carriage is fashionable, 'Wooly Coats' too and some lines not changing colour until a very late age. This now seems acceptable. I know of one particular breeder who thinks that 'Colour' isn't that important in our breed; a breed that defines its colour in its name! Could the Modern day Kerry 'Draw' a Badger? Maybe if it has 'Crayons And Paper' it could! It is now not unusual to see Modern day Kerries terrified in the show ring, tail down ears back eyes wide with the whites showing like Larrie Parks in 'Jolson Sings Again.'

Movement also has suffered in our breed. It is a rare occasion that you now see a 'Modern' Kerry really striding out covering ground effortlessly. We now have 'Pitter Patter' movement which some breeders are doing nothing to correct in their breeding plans. Do they think it is how our breed should move?
'Pitter Patter' movement may be a term that some may not understand. Let me draw an analogy to it.
Most of us will have seen cyclists on modern bicycles - the ones that have dozens of gears on the wheel - peddling furiously on the flat - in a gear that is designed to go up hill - and getting nowhere fast. This is the easiest comparison to make with 'Pitter Patter' movement. The dogs take dozens of steps to cover the ground that a good moving dog would do in half this amount.

So what are we to make of the success that Kerry Blue Terriers have enjoyed in the last fifteen years, considering there are so few being registered and presented in the show ring? Are we to assume that our breeders are now producing the almost perfectly constructed Terrier that matches its Breed Standard since records began; a Vulnerable breed to boot?

I'm sorry to say that this is not the case. Because, the Common Denominator in 95% of this success in our breed is down to one person, the most famous Dog Walker of his generation, Geoffrey Corish.

I read in the Notes from the other place the offerings from Mrs Munro. She makes a point of mentioning Higham Press on two occasions. I wonder why? We all know of course that Higham Press and Fosse Data publish results. But where can you get your results, Judge's Critiques - if available - at a glance - all on the particular Breed page, without having to wait for pages to load and all of the rest of it? Why here of course at Terrier World. One look at any breed page and you can see instantly if the results are there or if there is a critique available. This is unique because you have the best of both worlds; results and critiques all on one page for each individual breed. Eat your heart out Mrs Munro, Terrier World is now massive - much to your chagrin. [She would have you believe that she doesn't use my site. I caught her using images
taken by me of Arkama True Grit; at Welsh KC 08 and of Balboa Saturnia; at KBTC of E Ch. 09 from Terrier World on her web site. Me being Mr Nice Guy, I said that she could continue to display them if she credited me with the photos. She removed them rather than do this, this is why there isn't a photo of Balboa Saturnia on her web site.]

The notes were dedicated to a story related to an Accredited Breeder who is ‘reasonably well known’ though not in the particular breed referred to and tells of an unfortunate situation that occurred with a puppy they had breed with a ‘bad mouth’. I am not sure who the person referred to is however the story is similar to a situation that has recently occurred within my kennels.

I recently had my first litter of Welsh Terriers. The litter was observed during a successful Accredited Breeder inspection. Both parents are champions. I had four puppies in the litter; one bitch and three dogs. The bitch had an undershot mouth from birth but was otherwise very healthy. I sought advice from my vet when the pups were born and from the highly reputable breeder of both parents of the pup. I was advised that it could improve but this was unlikely. I therefore endorsed the puppy and sold it for less than half the normal puppy price as a pet. The prospective owners came to visit the puppies when they were five weeks old. On their initial telephone enquiry I had already discussed her mouth. I explained that the mouth was undershot therefore she was unsuitable for showing or breeding and that the price was reduced as a result. The family had three children. I offered and agreed with the new owners that I would take the puppy to the vet before they collected her for a health check.

Two days before she went to her new home I took her to the vet. My vet said she was in the best of health and did not seem overly concerned about the mouth. He did not consider it was anything other than a cosmetic fault. I relayed this to the new owners and provided my vet’s contact details in case their vet wanted to talk to my vet about the puppy.

As an Accredited Breeder I have a sales contract which is based on the Kennel Club’s recommended contract. In the contract it stipulates the requirement to declare any fault and I duly declared the undershot jaw. It also stated that if within 14 days an examining vet found any further health issues I would offer a full refund. Ten days after the sale the new owner took the puppy to the vet for its inoculations and the vet expressed concern about the jaw saying it could be necessary to operate on the jaw if it got worse. The owner immediately called me. She was understandably upset. I immediately agreed to take the puppy back which on balance they agreed to as they didn’t want to take the chance that surgery might be required. She asked me whether any of the other puppies were still available instead but unfortunately they were all sold. They returned the puppy the following day and I gave them a full refund.

I took the puppy to the vet the following day. He remained of the view it was simply impossible to say whether anything as serious as surgery would be required until she was fully grown. And in short my vet and all the staff in the surgery fell in love with her. With their fantastic support we found her a new home. My vet wanted her himself but has a rather grumpy old dog who would not have accepted her. She has been back to the vets only last week to complete her inoculations and I am told her mouth is getting better. So there was a great ending to the story. I contacted the previous owners to tell them the outcome and they were delighted to hear this and were greatly appreciative that I had taken the time to contact them. They also informed me from whom they had recently obtained another puppy

I am sure any responsible dog breeder would behave as I did in these circumstances as the only other alternative would have been to put to sleep what was otherwise a perfectly healthy and happy puppy.

At Kempische Kynologen Klub International Championship Show (held in Hoogstraten, Beligum) Kerries were judged by Tom Hehir from Ireland. His CAC, CACIB and BOB winner was my Ch Kebulak Willie Nelson who went on to get 3rd in the group under Frank Kane. CAC and CACIB in bitches was my Edbrios Vanity Fair.

Dog World's Breed Correspondent Wrote This Article below In Her Notes Friday 18th February 2011

"The following does relate to our breed. A friend in another breed was telling me of a reasonably well known breeder – though not in that particular breed – who had sold a puppy to a pet owner with a child. The said breeder did inform the new owner that the puppy had an undershot mouth as the prospective owner was concerned about the shape of the jaw. Taking the breeder’s word for it, this new owner went with the pup, which the family then had less than a week during which time it went to the vet for a health check when the vet said the puppy had a very bad wry jaw – its whole jaw was out of alignment – and would very likely need several operations to correct this without any assurance that it could ever be 100 per cent normal; the advice being to contact the breeder whom the vet stated must have been aware of this physical defect due to its severity.

Needless to say this accredited breeder was not interested, insisting there was nothing wrong other than being a bit undershot and would not take the pup back, until later when this puppy owner threatened to report them to the Kennel Club; at which stage they were told to bring it back.

The pet owner then found a reputable show breeder, whose experience far outweighed the first breeder’s, and who had a pup available of a suitable age. On a visit to see the pup the above incident came into the conversation. This pet owner was most surprised when she saw the puppy as she said the one she had previously, and which her young son had been not surprisingly very upset to part with, was almost half the size of this one, being much smaller and on the thin side, which then caused my friend to bring in the siblings in order to show they were virtually all uniform in size being average for the breed at that age. The end of the story is this owner now has a happy healthy puppy from a conscientious breeder."

[ If what Mrs Munro writes is true and does relate to our breed, she must therefore know the name of the breeder.
Will she then name the breeder so that we all can share her knowledge? If not why not?
Can she also tell us what the breed is that produced such a deformity and let us all know what are the bloodlines behind it; we wouldn't want to use bloodlines that produce seriously deformed mouths, would we?
As I see it, Mrs Munro casts slurs and rumour in her Breed Notes that ninety percent of the time have nothing to do with Kerry Blue Terriers. This is Cowardice.
As I have said before, she should either put up or shut up. However, she never will because she has been well tutored by her Mentor - Chief Of The Chinese Whisperers - Geoff Corish. ]

I read the latest offerings from Dog World's Breed Note Writer this week and I only have a short comment to make.

Endorsements so that buyers of puppies cannot register pups if they decide to breed, or use their dog at stud if it is a male because the KC must take into account the endorsement, thus will not register pups sired by the said dog. The so called vetting of potential buyers?

Come on, I could tell you horror stories about conditions that some people have kept show dogs in, even other peoples dogs.

Is it any wonder potential Kerry Blue owners are turning to other breeds after such negative propaganda from this so called - self appointed - "Custodian of the Breed?"

Bollocks to what Ann Roslin-Williams says; there are thousands of Border Terriers!

As I have said before, this isn't about concern for our breed, it's concern for the price of the breed.

Well, LKA the last show for 2010 has been and gone.
It was a Sunday show for the Terriers, devoid of atmosphere, exhibitors and spectators; in a word ' Crap '.

There was a change of Judge for our breed. Geoff Corish the appointed Judge had apparently taken ill the day before
and was admitted to hospital. I must say that I was astonished at the amount of ' Homophobic ' comments that were spoken to me. I didn't think that this amount of venom was possible for one who is poorly.

Mr Corish was also the appointed Judge for Westies and Maurice Marshall replaced him after being asked the day previous; Saturday.

The question that is begging here is why Ron Ramsay was asked to Judge our breed on the day of the show and more poignantly why he accepted?

Did he not consider the fact that Mrs Lynn Wilkinson - who's dog he was supposed to handle on the day had gone to considerable expense for this show?
Her Entry Fees, Petrol Expenses, Car Park Fee and not forgetting that she had to take a day off from her busiest time of the week at her Public House Business with all of the Sunday Lunches. And also what she had probably already paid him for trimming. [No body else could show it under him could they?]
There was also exhibitors at the show who did not even get their dogs out from their crates when they found out that he was the replacement Judge.

The answer to why he accepted the replacement is a simple one really. The man is an Egotistical Maniac. His limelight has been somewhat diminished of late and this was an opportunity for him to be the ' Center Of Attraction ' once again;
" The Day Freddie Mercury Saved LKA " A Posturing Poseur doing his Lesley Page impersonations.

What should he have done then considering that he was only approached on the day?
He should have told them to " Fuck Off " and get the Group Judge to Officiate or another Judge who has been passed for CCs, there were lots there.

Exhibitors should demand their entry fees back and claim their expenses from LKA.

"There are some exhibitor-breeders who do not register all their litters with the KC being aware (especially if they are Accredited) that due to the amount of breeding they undertake it is not in their interests for them to do so. They are aware it is generally sociably unacceptable to the majority – particularly the general public, a few of whom are not complete fools and who do seem to be wising up to what is going on. It seems from what I have been told, more than once, that generally these breeders like to advertise these litters on various dog-related sites, but in some cases not on their own websites." [ Quote from Dog World Kerry Blue Breed Notes 5/11/10 ]

It seem to me that Mrs Munro is casting veiled accusations towards our breeders. If she has any evidence about what is in the above quote she should bring it to the table or shut up.

Bollocks to what Eileen Geeson wrote and the Jeremy Vine radio show broadcast. We are not interested at what happens in numerically strong breeds - let them sort their problems out. If we took any notice to what Mrs Munro writes our breed would be extinct.

[ A few years ago Vincent Mitchell was sent an anonymous letter about a Kerry Blue ' Torum's Tunde Bayou.' Mitchell had been appointed to judge the Terrier Group at Leeds. (No Kerry Classes at Leeds) Did Mitchell consign this anonymous letter to the waste bin? No. He decided to show it to Mrs Pat Munro. One can only admire her expertise in these matters. Because she decided that the letter had come from someone in our breed; she even published the fact in her Breed Notes. Oh, and as a little aside to this Mrs Munro also told Vincent Mitchell that I, Tony Manning, had sent it to him. And like a Gobshite he believed her and then went on to inform Ronnie Irving - another Gobshite - who swallowed it too. And consequently, I was blamed for this but never approached and asked did I send it. The scabby cowards! It became clear to me that something was amiss when I had in the past had conversations with both Mitchell and Irving only for them to blank me. Much to the delight of Munro and the Maggot Corish whom she adores. Two cheeks off the same arse. ]

Mrs Munro should use her energies in trying to promote our vulnerable breed, not being hell bent on trying to keep our numbers down. She goes on about supporting the breed; where was she on Saturday 6/11/10 when the KBTC of E held its open show? She didn't even give a paper entry.

Hope you keeping well, firstly I want to let you know that the dog Edbrios Marco Polo became a champion at Belfast,
you gave him his first ticket.

Montgomery was a special week for Edbrios. I was there for over a week grooming the dogs we bred. A dream come true for any breeder.

Grand Am Ch Edbrios Stradivari was BOB 2 days and first award of merit another day.
The biggest entry was 118 Kerry's on the Montgomery day ;-) and the majority of dogs were specials as you know, so it was no easy task.

Due to unforeseen circumstances our Judge for Kerry Blues can no longer fulfil his appointment so Richard Dalton (Dalstar) has kindly agreed to Judge. Your support for Richard would be appreciated.

Hi all

Dont forget the closing date for entries in the Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club show are fast approaching. Online entries have now closed so if you want to enter please contact me.

We look forward to a great show and would like to thank our exhibitors for their continued support.

Fionnuala
Tel: +353 86 8750614

My wife and I attended the funeral on Monday of Les Kendrick. Some of our longstanding exhibitors will remember Les and his wife Ena - who passed on three years ago - as two nice people who went to many dog shows. They were committee members of The Northern Kerry Blue Terrier Club and Liverpool Terrier Club for a number of years. Unfortunately, neither club was represented.

Les and Ena were the breeders of a Champion bitch that I owned; Ch Kerdales Princess Kimbellar, a bitch of outstanding quality sired by the great show dog Ch Bluefires Double Trouble Of Fermoy.

For those of you who remember Terry Meredith and his Father Joe, here is a little bit of information for you. Terry still has a Kerry but he spends most of his weekends with his son, Jack. Remember this name; Jack Meredith.

IAAF World Junior Championships (Moncton, Canada, 19-25 July) in the knowledge that it’s one of the country’s strongest squads in over two decades.

The most realistic gold medal contenders are world junior top ranked trio Jodie Williams (coach: Mike McFarlane),
Jack Meredith (coach: Donald Moss) and David Guest (coach: Michael Guest).

Meredith, who has demonstrated impressive current form with victories in Mannheim and most recently the Aviva English Schools, is the UK junior record holder over 110mH with 13.32 - a mark he’s now improved on two occasions in 2010 - following a brilliant victory at the Samsung Diamond League under-20 event in Oslo.
He’ll represent the team in the official IAAF Press Conference this Monday (19 July), just prior to the opening ceremony.

Just wanted to let you know, on Sunday 4th july at the Lanchester Agricultural Canine Society show our bitch Cranmoss Millie won best in show. There were 199 classes and 382 dogs entered.

She won her class and the terrier group under judge Mr Martin Baker (Pacolito) Then went on to win Best In Show under judge Mr Tom Johnston (Fieldkirk)

The KBTC of E Held their Ch Show Sat 12th June. It was a poor turnout for the club. I am waiting for a marked up catalogue from the Secretary (I forgot it) and when I get it the results will be published.

A telephone call from Cherie Walters informed me that one of our well known exhibitors Eon Jones had been admitted to hospital with back pain. He has since been found to have a serious heart problem and has undergone surgery.

Eon is now recovering in the Intensive Care Ward and making good progress.
I am sure that you will all join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.

BREED NOTES 15-3-10

SUBJECT: ANONYMITY

BELOW IS A SECTION FROM D/W BREED NOTES 9/3/10 WRITTEN BY MRS P. MUNRO.

[ A while back Andrew [Brace] also mentioned intimidation being on the increase with the internet giving the public a “vehicle for anonymous correspondence, either directly to the subject who is to be berated or via one of the chat lists that seem to proliferate and prosper…Countless cowardly and embittered members of our sport seem to acquire extra courage and recklessness as they commit their thoughts to print often hiding behind anonymity. The anonymous letter has always been with us and any sensible recipient of such a missive has in the past consigned it to the waste bin without a second thought but it appears this practice is very much on the increase.” ]

Terrier World will allow some contributors ' Anonymity ' if what they want to say is ' Accurate ' and factually correct.
Click Here For An Example (Use the back arrow to return and continue reading)

Now why would she choose to publish this particular quote from Andrew Brace? I assume that Dog World's Kerry Blue Breed Correspondent thinks the sun shines from his arse as she continually quotes him. So, can we also assume that since she has quoted the above that she concurs with him? Can we also presume that she thinks that anonymous letters should be ignored and consigned to the waste bin?

You may be wondering why I am writing this.
A few years ago Vincent Mitchell was sent an anonymous letter about a Kerry Blue ' Torum's Tunde Bayou.' Mitchell had been appointed to judge the Terrier Group at Leeds. (No Kerry Classes at Leeds) Did Mitchell consign this anonymous letter to the waste bin? No. He decided to show it to Mrs Pat Munro. One can only admire her expertise, because she decided that the letter had come from someone in our breed; she even published the fact in her Breed Notes. Oh, and as a little aside Mrs Munro also told Vincent Mitchell that I, Tony Manning, had sent it to him.

Now considering everything that has been published in these Breed Notes in the past, do you think that I would send an Anonymous Letter - to anyone? Not on your life!
I don't do Chinese Whispers either like her mate ' Ho Chi Geoff Corish.'

CRANMOSS MILLIE bred by Mrs Lyn Wilkinson out of( CH. TORUMS TUNDE BAYOU X CRANMOSS FIZZY LIZZY) as she has just won best in show from an entry of 433 dogs at the Billingham Synthonia Canine Club Open Show, on Sunday 28th Feb

She won her class AVNSC OPEN and the terrier group under Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia) and then went on to win
BEST IN SHOW under Mr A Chappell (Selmalda)

We would like to dedicate this win to the memory of Paul Netherwood for all of the help, support and encouragement that he gave us in the short time that we knew him

Thank you
Les and Susan Peacock

Ch Cranmoss Finbar Of Colinca Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier Sex: Dog AKC: RN 18504501
Date of Birth: February 18, 2003 Breeder: L Wilkinson
Sire: Torum's Tunde Bayou - Dam: Garnemore Dardjine
Owner: Judith McGrath

Waffle Waffle Waffle Waffle! No matter how Mrs Munro (The self Appointed Official Custodian Of Our Breed) tries to dress it up our numbers are falling. Have a look at the Breed Statistics.

Writing in her notes she also says:

" Another email I received reads: “I am writing simply to say how much I enjoy your Kerry Blue notes. I do not have Kerry Blues (and, I ashamed to say, have no interest in having one) "

Why would someone be ashamed at not owning or having interest in a Kerry Blue? I wonder if they would be ashamed or even mortified if they had a Penchant for shagging sheep?

Yester year regurgitation shows a complete lack of imagination, as does the plagiarising of other columnists just to pad out a dreary column. New exhibitors wouldn't have a clue who she is writing about and probably care less.

Her notes are full of self congratulations; if she slaps her own back any more could she possibly be a member of Opus Dei? Opus Dei, practice mild self-flagellation using an instrument called a "discipline", a cattail whip usually made of knotted cords, which is flung over the shoulders repeatedly during private prayer; would the chant repeatedly be;
" Don't Allow Pet Owners To Breed. 'Bastards! "

You would think that the country is awash with Kerry Blue Terriers reading her obfuscating rubbish.
She also writes: " We have those thinking most pet owners should have a litter. "
Yes, there is one who comes to mind who thinks this, Professor Jeff Sampson. Professor Sampson is the Kennel Club's Senior Scientific Advisor.

Professor Sampson studied Biochemistry at Sussex University and attained a BSc. in 1970 and a DPhil in 1973.
1973 - 1978: Scientific Officer at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund
1978 - 1990: Lecturer in Biochemistry - University of Leicester
1990 - 1998: Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry - University of Leicester
1998 - present: The Kennel Club Canine Genetics Co-ordinator.

Professor Sampson wrote:

" Existing experienced breeders should try to persuade and encourage new owners who buy puppies from them to have at least one litter from the puppy. In this way breed numbers will increase and so will the parental base from which future generations are produced. This will go some way to stemming the current loss of genetic variability. " Read full transcript.

Also in KBT Breed Notes the writer names a well known kennel that endorses their litter registration documents when they sell their stock.

Quote: " I am very far from being in the minority and if I wish to endorse my registrations I will and am continuing to do so – and I do know of at least eight Kerry breeders who also do so. I also am aware that such high profile kennels like the Saredon Terriers do the same. "

Considering there were only 190 Kerry Blue Terriers in the United Kingdom registered with the Kennel Club last year, this statement above is spectacularly breathtaking... incontinent arrogance.

I wonder if she could name the others who endorse their documents, for then we will know just who else is implicated in the demise of our breed; thus keeping numbers registered with the Kennel Club down and further diluting our small Gene Pool.

What is required in a published column is accurate information, just as it is in the Lakeland Terrier Breed Notes when less can be so much more.

The Dictionary Definition of the word ' Accurate ' is: " Free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model;
precise; exact. "

I'm sure Eugene O'Callaghan was pleased to read that he's still ' Alive '. I think that this information could be ' Dead ' right!

Kerri Nertherwood is running in a charity race to raise funds for the Hospice that looked after Paul so well during his
brief battle with Cancer. Here is a message from Kerri:

"As most of you are aware Paul was diagnosed with kidney cancer in October 2009 and after a short battle he died on 12th January 2010, aged only 45 years old. Please help us say 'thank you' to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd for their kindness and care during Paul's final days, by sponsoring me to complete their 5 mile Run 2 Remember. I have never run in my life so I'm going to need lots of encouragement and I want to make my Paul proud by doing the run in his memory. Please help if you can. Thank you, Kerri xx."

The figures for kerry Blue Terrier registrations this year show a fall of approximately 4.1%
198 registrations in 2008 and 190 in 2009. Our breed is still the tenth most Vulnerable Breed according to the Kennel Club.
Only a rally in the last quarter of the year with 70 registrations dragged the breed up to 190.

These figures surely now must convince even the most sceptical of unbelievers that the message is getting across, it is being heard. "Pet Owners Must Not And Should Not Breed Kerry Blue Terriers."

What do we do next? We as breeders must now surely have a responsibility to do what is necessary. We must all do as
they do at the Arkama Kennels and Endorse all of our puppies that go to Pet Homes as "Progeny Cannot Be Registered."
We are after all; THE CUSTODIANS OF THE BREED. 'Struth, send for John Terry!

Doing this will surely get us up the list and who knows, maybe in a few years we may even be at the top. We must try and make the headline:

Now come on all of you breeders, this really is achievable; pull your finger/s out and keep a 'Stiff Upper Labia'
after all, we're British! 'Struth, send for John Terry again!

Crufts will soon be upon us.
Do any of you new or old Exhibitors know that Crufts at Olympia in 1972, Mrs P Littlefield of the 'Bemel' Kennels Judged? (In the voice of Michael Cain) Not a lot of people know that.
Her Dog CC & BOB was Mr Courtney's ' Irish Breeze ' and the Bitch CC Mrs Lisa Attwood's Ch Binate Festival Of Kerry
the res. going to: Mr Malachy McGeown's ' Ch Granemore Ferla ' (D) and Mrs Attwoods ' Ch Binate Festival Of Kerry ' (B)
Not a lot of people know that either. Do you know there were 'undreds of people there too?

For the discerning among you, more useless information can be found in Dog World.

Could you mention our bitch in your kerry blue breed notes as we had a good day at the Darlington Championship Show and The Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Show last weekend

CRANMOSS MILLIE (CH. TORUMS TUNDE BAYOU x CRANMOSS FIZZY LIZZY) Breeder Mrs L. Wilkinson

Friday 18th September Darlington Championship Show:

Reserve Bitch Kerry Blue Terrier , Judge Jeff Horswell

First 28 entries (8 absentees) Newby Special Beginners Bitch Stakes, Judge Sheila Jakeman

Third Non CC Breeds Reserve Best Opposite Sex Winners AV Bitch , Judge Les Aspin

Sunday 20th September Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association

Reserve Best In Show Judge Mr M Rushby (Dormic)

The Kerry Blue Terrier Club Of England is holding an Open Show on Sunday November 1st 2009.

The show will be held at Monkton Recreation Centre, Pinfold lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire.

Hon Secretary Mrs Margaret Bradley, The Ranch, Cwmbach Road, Aberdare. CF44 OPA
or Tel: 01685 874442

Terrier World will give further notice for this event nearer the date of the show.

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Referring to your Kerry Blue Terrier Breed notes 5/9/09. I agree that Kebulak kennels had a very good day at Birmingham City Championship show, but surely congratulations should also be given to the breeders of the winning dogs,
and to Tony Manning for handling the BOB and R. Dog CC winner.

Kerry Blues
Bitch CC & BOB. Bred by C. Walters
Dog CC Bred by Cara Davani
R. Dog CC Bred by Mr. & Mrs P. Jones
R. Bitch CC Bred by B. Linsdell
B.P. & Puppy Group 3 Bred by P. Munro

Lakelands
Bitch CC and BOB Bred by J. Monser & A. English.

It was a pity that there was such a poor entry with the Kerries, but congratulations to all the winners, especially Mr & Mrs Baxter who are new comers to the breed and who had a very good day with their puppy.

Lyndia Salmon

David Prince the Judge for City Of Birmingham had a mishap and had to pull out of his appointment for this show.

Maureen found her Dog CC winner in Carvey and Davani's Arkama Pinball Wizard at Philwyre. His third CC making him up on the day subject to KC approval.
The reserve Dog CC was Walter's Kenmileven First Class For Kamaghan.

In Bitches the CC her fourth, went to Walter's Ch Kamaghan Mighty Aphrodite who also took Best Of Breed
Reserve Bitch CC was Linsdell's Lunabrook Pennylane

Best Puppy was Baxter's Arkama It Girl.

Now you may wonder why I'm repeating what is already in the results page for this show?

Well, the principle winners; Dog CC; Res Dog CC; Bitch CC and BOB are all co-owned by Cara Davani, who also had Bitch CC and BOB in Lakeland Terriers. A very good day for the Kebulak Kennels.

I remember a Breed Note Writer some years ago writing after winning nearly all of the classes at a kerry show;
" Without being blase, what else is there? "

I will refrain from writing up the breeding; when and where they won and under whom of the Kerries, the quality - colour - and firmness of the stools etc. etc. to someone else at the other place.

The kerry Blue Terrier Association Are Holding A Fun Day On October 25th.
The fun day is being held at Holyport War Memorial Hall, Moneyrow Green, Holyport, Nr. Maidenhead. Berks. SL6 2ND.

There Will Be Lots Of Novelty Events And Knowledgeable Kerry People There For Advice
And Help For Pet Owners And Novice Exhibitors Alike.

Contact Either: Pat Munro: Email: pat.arkama2@hotmail.co.uk or Tel: 01787 269977
Or Lyndia Salmon: Email: windygap.kerries@virgin.net or Tel: 01443 493278

I attended The Northern Kerry Blue Club's Championship show recently and I'm sorry to say that my earlier predictions about the club are coming home to roost. " Moribund " You can almost hear the death rattles.

The show was barely open when a heated argument broke out between the Secretary and the President over ' who was marking up the Judge's judging book.' Not a very good start to say the least.

It was an almost perfect day for a show to be held outdoors, the ring was set up in a backdrop of pleasant leafy surroundings. The show was held inside. Why? The gates to the rear were locked and nobody knew where the key was...duuuh!

The room inside is dark, with lighting more suited to a disco and where there was once windows, they have now been bricked up. I have a decent camera with a powerful flashgun and only managed half decent pictures such was the poor quality lighting.

It was shouted at a one of the shows couple of years ago that the club would go nowhere whilst I was involved with it. Well, I no longer have anything to do with the Northern Kerry...they got their wish...I'm not even a member. Has the club gone from strength to strength since I relinquished all of my ties? I don't think so. The present incumbents are not the solution, they are most of the problem.

Looking at the Catalogue of the show I noted that the committee is very small. Most of the longer serving committee members have bailed out.

Club Officers
President Mrs B McGeown
Vice President Mrs M Twilton
Chair Mrs C Ramsay
Vice Chair Mr R Ramsay
Sec/Treas Ms C Clarke-O'Neill
Cup Sec Mrs P Ward

Committee
Mr B Blackley
Mr Hillen
Mrs Hillen
Mrs L Neen
Mrs M Twilton
Mrs L Wilkinson

It is not often that I would endorse the writings of Pat Munro in Dog World Breed Notes, however, when she speaks of judges using breed clubs to further their ambitions she is absolutely right. And who is it that promotes these very judges?
And of course the question that must be asked is why they promote such judges?
When such a Judge who is not involved in our breed and never has been, is proposed by someone you have to examine their motives. Why would you want somone to Judge our breed in order to help them in their quest so that they then have the required number of breeds allocating CCs to, to judge a Terrier Group? The answer is self interest. It's not what you can do for your club, it is what the club can do for me.

There is always a wheeler dealer in the background, forever massaging someone or other for gain to whomsoever, these people are the parasites that dwell amongst our breed...Master Chinese Whisperers!

When I caused mayhem at the Northern Kerry Blue Club AGM 2006 it was because of these very things - I was also very intoxicated - but, nonetheless I had enough wit about me to realize that there was a stink in the club that would outdo any of the odours that pour from an illegal Cannabis Skunk Growing Factory.
Alas, the once established exhibitors who were involved with the running of the Northern have long since gone. I take no pleasure in writing this, however, it has to be brought into the open before the club goes under.

It always annoyed me when I was a member of the Northern, that rules which were passed at AGM's were never ever implemented. I had it passed at one of the AGM's that the minutes and the balance sheet should be sent to all of the members before the actual meeting, together with the sent out show schedule to members. They never were.
Why not you may ask? Because it would give you much more time to scrutinize the documents .
The minutes from an AGM are only as good as the person that writes them up. And, who can remember the minutia of what went on twelve months previous?
Really, the minutes of any AGM should be with the members a week after the meeting has taken place. Then there would not be any questions of skullduggery. And if there was, a special AGM could be called for.

However, Special AGM's are sometimes flawed. Many years ago I called for a Special AGM with the required number of members supporting the petition as is required by the Kennel Club. This was to discuss Ballot Rigging within the Club.

I was at that time Vice Chairman of the Club. The Club Secretary tried everything to stop the SGM from taking place, but the Kennel Club said it must go ahead if that is what the members wanted. I asked for an independent member of the Kennel Club to chair the meeting.

The Appointed KC member who chaired the meeting was Ann Arch who brought with her an odious woman who acted like a bouncer. I quickly realized that something was not right and the finger was being pointed at me as the
'Ballot Rigger' Yes, me...the one who had organized the SGM to investigate it!

I didn't know until some time after, (A certain member of the club was actually boasting about how the outcome of the meeting was decided before it had even taken place) that the so called 'Independent Kennel Club Member' Ann Arch had spent hours with the Secretary leading up to the meeting.
They even enlisted a Graphologist (in secret unbeknown to the committee) to examine the handwriting on the ballot papers. I would assume that extra special attention was paid to my handwriting! Talk about a stitch up...an independent impartial KC Member? Ann Arch must think impartiality means collusion! And I wonder, was everyone's handwriting examined? Don't you laugh now!

I was once Chairman of a Terrier Club where the secretary tippexed out judges names in the minute book and replaced them with her own choice; until I caught her at it. Her excuse was that she had written to the said Judge and had no reply, so in order to have a judge for that particular breed and show she would select her own! Crafty. Who can question the Royal Mail...no reply? Unscrupulous Secretaries practice this tactic whenever there is a judge that is not to their liking. They say that the Schedules were all sent out to the members. I know of two life members of a certain club who did not receive schedules for a show when the Secretary didn't like the elected judge.

The Minutes Books of the Committee Meetings and of the AGM's should be available at all of the Club's shows for members to scrutinize if they so wish. Are they ever taken to the shows for the members to see?

I wonder how much the Northern lost last year? I would be interesting to see the balance sheet. I do have one for the year ending 2007. The club lost money. There are only two shows a year, yet neither are itemised as they should be. I have never ever seen a statement of accounts with so little information on it. £150.00 paid out of club funds for that? If the club had not had donations of £216.50 and an auction that raised £50.00 the losses would have been serious. A club cannot function on goodwill and donations. The statement of accounts sheet was audited by a Mrs P Almond who didn't sign it off. The only signature on the document is the treasurers. Who is Mrs P Almond?

When Guarantors are listed on the fronts of catalogues what are they there for? It is my view that these such Guarantors should be held responsible if the club loses moneys and they should forfeit the losses. Why else would you have Guarantors? Maybe it's just to fill up the space on the fronts of schedules and catalogues.

If anyone does have a copy of the accounts for the Northern last year, do send me it.

Rumour has it that there are certain breeders having normal docking procedures carried out by Veterinary Surgeons,
with the approval of the Kennel Club.

How can this be you may well ask? Apparently, if you have the required amount of land and you can prove that your dogs work on this land, you can have them docked with the blessings of the Kennel Club.

It has also been whispered that certain breeders are circumventing this criteria by having their litters also docked presumably having a resident address at premises with land, or having the land owner register the pups in their names and then transferring the dogs back into their own names.

If this is true, it is outrageous that the rest of the breeders cannot do it and have to exhibit the breed with those awful long tails.

Aesthetically, a ' Docked Kerry Blue Terrier ' looks balanced and far more attractive to the eye than an undocked one.
What Is good For One Should Be Good For All. A fair level playing field should be the order of the day for all exhibitors.

It will be interesting to see if any docked youngsters are exhibited at future shows.

Results Ireland
The Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club judge Peter Steen (Valera Kerry Blues, Norway) 29 May.

The bitch Green Star and BIS was awarded to Cathy Neill’s owner handled Kensbridge Moon Dance bred by
Mr and Mrs K Neill in 2006 (Ch Perrisblu Street Wise for Kensbridge X Milford Moonlight Vision).

Dog Green Star went to Eddie and Philip O’Briens & jarka Poulova’s owner bred Ch/Ir Ch Edbrios Amadeus
(Ir Ch Torum’s Hollywood Jack at Shillelagh X Int, Sk, Cz, Ir Ch Kerrydom Court Dhaulagiri at Edbrios) handled by Philip.

Reserve Green Star in bitches was awarded to Natalia Fedosseeva’s Rus & Lux Ch Avalanche Eire – Kerry Cezaria Evora bred by N Volkova-Fomicheva in 2006
(Int, Rus, Ukr, Hun, Lit & Pol Ch Avalanche Eire – Kerry Nash Know – How X Avalanche Eire – Kerry Tittle-Tattle).

Reserve Green Star dog was Svetlana Romanova’s owner bred and handled Int Ch Blue Joi Williams who is now a veteran (Int Ch Aran Donaghmore X Rus Ch Blu Joi Olivia).

Best Puppy in Show was my owner handled Granemore Maximillian at Kebulak bred by Bridget McGeown in 2008
(Ch Torum’s Tunde Bayou X Granemore Calaamintha).

Reserve Best Puppy in Show was Ross Delmar’s Michladh Moondance at Shilelagh handled by Cathy and bred by
Hugh and Angela Jordan (It Ch Torum’s Hollywood jack at Shillelagh X Irisblu Hot n Bothered.

The Dublin Irish Blue terrier and the International Kerry Blue terrier Clubs combined to hold ‘A Festival of the Blues’ judged by Margaret Moller Sieber (Wheaten Rebel) from Germany. 29 May.

Bitch Green Star and Best In Show was awarded to my Ch/Jsy Ch Naughty But Nice at Kopykats bred by Dave Rushton
in 2005 (Ch Kamaghan Mr Ballistic X Lunabrook Just Look at Me Now) handled by myself.

Dog Green Star and Reserve Best In Show was a repeat of the morning going to Ch/Ir Ch Edbrios Amadeus.

Reserve Dog Green Star was awarded to Mr P and Mrs E Martin’s Namor De La Cadiera at Clanciarrai bred by
Mr & Mrs Carica Pedraz in 2006 (Int Ch El Virginiano De La Cadiera X Flor-De-Azahar-De La Cadiera).

Reserve Bitch Green Star was awarded to Ms O Tsukurova’s Nash Avgust Russkaya Ruletka bred in 2007 by L Kolosova (Gaeltacht Mac Dara X Nash Avgust Russkaya Krasavitsa).

Best Puppy in Show was a repeat of the morning going to my Granemore Maximillian at Kebulak.

BOB, CACIB Dog, Green Star Dog went to Edbrios Amadeus. He then went on to win second in the Group.

CACIB Bitch and Green Star Bitch was awarded to Phil Davies’ owner handled Perrisblu Kennislain’s Chelsey
bred by Mr and Mrs Laing in 2007 (Perrisblu Emperor X Perrisblu Miss Ele).

Res CACIB Dog was Sean & Frances Cusack, Philip O’Brien & Jarka Poulova’s Ir Ch Edbrios Marco Polo handled by Jarka. He was bred by Eddie O’Brien, Philip and Jarka in 2005
(Ch/Ir Ch Edbrios Bohemian Ivanhoe X h Glenfitor Clodagh at Edbrios).

Best Junior was my Granemore Maximillian at Kebulak who went on to win 3rd overall in the Junior Dog finals that day under judge Cathy Delmar.

Best Puppy was J & A Madden’s Irisblu Witchcraft at Madragorm bred by Harold and Helena Quigg
(Madragorm Maximus of Irisblu X Montealtos Rainy Day Woman at Kopykats) handled by John.
She was 3rd overall in the Puppy finals that day.

Best Veteran was Int Ch Blu Joi Williams who was 2nd in the Veteran finals that day.

The Kennel Club held their special Championship Show for Irish Native Breeds with CCs on offer
on 31 May. Kerry Blues were judged by Ron Ramsay (Torums).

Bitch CC and BOB was a second for Liz, Con and Caroline Nagle’s Granemore Imperial Beauty of Colinca’s
handled by Liz. She was bred by Bridget McGeown in 2006 (Ch Torum’s Tunde Bayou X Granemore Calaamintha).

Granemore Maximillian at Kebulak was Best Puppy in Breed.

Dog CC was a first for Andy Baine’s Stormblu Aristocrat bred by Andy Baines in 2006
(Stormblu Mr Chisum X Stormblu Moana Lisa).

Res Dog CC went to Ir Ch Edbrios Marco Polo handled by Jarka.

Res Bitch CC went to Cathy Neill’s Kensbridge Moondance.

BPIS Irish Native Breed Championship Show Granemore Maximillian at Kebulak under Ferelith Somerfield.

"I visited my vet recently for a puppy to be inoculated. My practice is a country one with much canine and equine experience particularly with show horses. It was interesting to hear my vet say how much he was against ‘pet’ breeders. In fact, for once, I had little to say as he said it all for me when he asked the question why were people breeding – then answered it himself when he said ‘for their extra holidays and new cars.’ He was concerned over their lack of knowledge, husbandry, aftercare and concern for where these pups ended up."

My my, such a wonderful and supportive Vet. How twee.
(198 Kerry Blues registered last year in the whole of the United Kingdom.) Extra Holidays; New Cars?

Could this be the the same writer who wrote this of Vets?:

"THANK YOU, Martin Clunes – another ill-informed celebrity making incorrect statements. On a recent Paul O’Grady Show Martin appeared with his pedigree Cocker Spaniel and made the following statement: “….. dysplasia – lots of pedigree dogs do have it.” He is obviously an animal lover, especially of dogs, but here was another body blow delivered to the genuine pedigree dog breeder and enthusiast.
Unfortunately because people like Martin have celebrity status he, and indeed vets, have a big influence on the general public who believe everything these people say. After all they are VIPs so it must be true."

"I was also disgusted with the RSPCA vet who has done nothing to enhance my own opinion of the profession, particularly when he called show dogs ‘mutant freaks’ among other things."

"After all, Mr RSPCA vet, if it wasn’t for us breeders the veterinary profession would not be such a lucrative career for the many thousands who clamour to be qualified for the profession. Perhaps it should be remembered which side the bread is buttered. Sorry, but I have little respect for some vets – who, unfortunately, seem to be in the majority – who see many of the general pet owners as £ signs. Odd how one of the first questions owners are asked by their vet is if their animal has insurance."

"Those who listen to their vet and the ‘qualified’ veterinary receptionist generally end up paying a fortune for ongoing treatment which, in many cases, isn’t necessary.
Perhaps someone should do a TV programme or even write a best-selling book about the horrific veterinary stories over the years and the horrendous prices vets charge for treatment which can also vary considerably depending on where one lives. No doubt there are thousands of genuine breeders who would have a tale or two to tell about puppy owners’ ‘dealings’ with vets."

Now I'm sure you all must be wondering; Did she really write all of the above? Oh yes she did!

Her on-going battle to halt the dreaded spread of non ' Exhibitors ' owning/and or breeding Kerry Blue Terriers is breathtaking in its stupidity.

“Many pet owners join a club to feel closer to others within their breed. They enjoy some of the benefits and many visit the breed club shows. They buy items from the breed club stand and breed related books through the club. It is the responsibility of the committee of the breed club to offer the best service possible towards all owners of the breed.

“Committee members of a breed club have a responsibility to encourage good ownership, to stimulate interest in the breed, to provide education and to advise. This means extending this encouragement to all owners and enthusiasts of the breed – not just the chosen few. All pet members and all those owning the breed should feel that they are free to consult their club for advice.”

Does the above mean then that she should advise and encourage all pet owners to have a least one litter to increase the
' Gene Pool ' of all Vulnerable Breeds as Professor Jeff Sampson Suggested?

DOG WORLD'S BREED NOTE WRITER USES ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHTY EIGHT WORDS TO BOLSTER HER DOGMA
IN HER BREED NOTES THIS WEEK 8/5/09
(Barbara Cartland Wrote One Thousand Words A Day; She Was Another Fiction Writer)

"There is a certain person who takes great pleasure and every possible opportunity to criticise virtually everything written in these [DOG WORLD] notes. What I fail to understand is why this critic seems to continuously suggest and believe that I am the only person who thinks breeding should be left to experienced exhibitors I would like to point out that over the years I have often quoted other peoples’ opinions on this subject along with my own."

The above is an extract taken from Dog World Breed Notes this week 8/5/09

The certain person is of course me; Tony Manning. What Dog World's Breed Note Writer [Mrs Pat Munro] fails to realize when she quotes others is, that our breed is The Kerry Blue Terrier.
198 Kerry Blues registered last year in the whole of the United Kingdom. Can we therefore assume that these none exhibitors are amongst the Kerry Blue breeders that registered those Kerries? If we also assume that the average litter is about five puppies, this would mean that there were forty litters Registered from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Considering that Mrs Munro would have us all believe that she is privy to all things' Kerry Blue' Why does she not let us all know just who these non exhibitors are who are flooding the market with ill bred Kerry Blues.

Can The Breed Note Writer For Kerry Blue Terriers Published In Dog World Tell Us This:

Tail Fixing, Ear Fixing, Teeth Fixing (They fall out after a short period of time), Teeth Banding, Force Feeding,
Drugging /Uppers And Downers, Coat Dyeing, Steroid Abuse.
Do Breeders Who Do Not Exhibit Resort To These Practices? I think not.

What would she do with a dog that had torn off the ear of someone walking past a grooming table; would she continue to exhibit it, or moreover, would she actually breed from it?
Would she hammer a brood bitch with five consecutive litters trying to reproduce a big winner again?
Would she deceive people that had left a bitch for mating by using a different Stud Dog other than the one they had paid for, thus falsifying the pedigree?

Custodians of the Breed? Of course we are. And what is the bottom line, a Poxy Rosette and a Certificate from the Kennel Club? Oh, and I forgot, maybe a lucrative sale abroad.

I think that maybe we should support the idea of endorsing all of our litters; so if buyers decide to breed from the dogs they have paid for from us they cannot register their own puppies with the Kennel Club because of the endorsement. Long term we would strangle the market; Brilliant! This way it would not be long before we would have maybe one in each class at shows and in the future maybe one at each show. The rewards would be abundant. Just think how easily it would be to make up Champions.
You could even charge £10,000.00 per puppy (with the endorsement lifted for another five grand)
The options are unlimited.

Yes; on second thoughts, Non Exhibiting Dog Breeders should be given the 'Cat' (Pictured Below)

Anyone intending to enter the speciality shows to be held in Dublin on the 29th of May 2009 have a few days left to enter.
Visit our site www.dibtc.com for details.
We have some special prizes of Hand Carved Kerry Blue Walking Sticks"(picture on www.dibtc.com)
We are producing a special catalogue with some historical articles.
Adverts or articles for inclusion would be most welcome.

Looking forward to welcoming all Kerry People and their dogs to Dublin.
Hugh Jordan
Vice Chairman,
Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club.

"It might interest people to know there are at present more than eight dogs needing new homes. It certainly should be a cause for concern. All but one are males and range from 15 months to five years of age, plus an 11-year-old. The majority seem to be problem dogs with 99 per cent of them having been bred by people who do not and have never exhibited or been near a show ring. I won’t elaborate as I think most know my feelings on this type of breeding practice.
Suffice to say I have said several times this is a specialist breed.
One of these dogs has had two homes and is only three years old but the present owner has been having complaints from the neighbors about it barking all day. That is not surprising when one finds out that no-one is at home during the day during the week and the dog is left to its own devices in the garden. This is no life for any dog let alone people dog like the Kerry."

The paragraph above is taken from Dog World Breed Notes this week.

What is ' More than eight '? Is it Nine, Ninety Nine, Twenty? How many is more than eight? And, whatever the figure is, what is 99% of it? Will there be a dissecting of a Kerry to make the percentage work?

Who is the show person/kennel who provides the one percent? If the writer for Dog World knows that these dogs are bred by non show people who are the breeders? Publish their names; why not publish the name of the one percenter too?

All of this scare mongering is produced on a regular basis by the Dog World Correspondent to try and bolster her pathetic dogma that non show people have no right to breed. I'll tell you this much, I have never ever met a breeder who does not exhibit dogs, that has ever resorted to cosmetic enhancement of their animals. " Custodians Of The Breed? Don't make me laugh! If this statement were true it really would be laughable!" Have you ever heard of non exhibitors drugging dogs to calm them down, giving high doses of caffeine to liven them up - I don't think so. This pratice isn't all common amongst show people, but however, all spectacles are not rose tinted and it can be easily detected.

What would she suggest for the barking dog that has been re-homed twice? Should the owners pack in work; should it be crated all day until they arrive home from work (there are experts to call for advice on leaving dogs crated) or should the dog be euthanased?

BREED NOTES 25-3-09

I received an Email yesterday asking " Have you read last weeks Breed Notes in Dog world?"
The writer also went on to say;

"There are 266 words devoted to Tony and Lyndia Salmon; words of fawning gratitude to them for being at the KBTA stand at Crufts. Praise such as this has never ever been lavished on others who have done this work."

They also wrote that in her own words the writer for Dog World [Mrs Munro] said;

" I’m sure some may think this over the top but frankly I don’t care, as credit where credit is due and the KBTA would not be in the very good position it is without willing supporters like this."

National Terrier: Mr J Fields (South Africa)
KBTA: Mr E Jones (Jondry)
The National: Ferelith Somerfield
SKC: May Mr A Salmon (Windygap)
Southern Counties: Les Aspin
KBTC of E: Mrs L Salmon (Windygap)
Paignton: Paul Wilkinson
Bournemouth: Judy Averis
WKC: Mr S Watson (Schutz)
South Wales: Miss C Nagle (Colinca)
NKBC: Mr Paul Netherwood (Nedavir)
LKA: Mr G Morris.

Introduction
The overall and stated object of the Kennel Club is to promote in every way the
general improvement of dogs and this objective also applies to Judges.
The overall aim and objective of a Judge at whatever level, from Companion Dog
Show to Championship Show/Trial, is to provide value for the time, training, effort
and money,which the exhibitor/competitor puts into presenting their dog.Moreover,
the decisions of Championship Judges in particular will ultimately affect the future
development of a particular breed and/or respective discipline concerned.
There is therefore an expectation that Judges will be competent and may be
trusted. Judging is not a right but a privilege. Judges should be respected by the
exhibitor/competitor.To that end the following Code sets out the relevant aspects
that Judges should be capable of demonstrating.
Integrity
1.1 Judges should act honestly and impartially when undertaking an appointment.
1.2 A dog should be placed on merit only according to the Breed Standard
or Competition Regulations. Judges should be prepared to provide a
critique on placings (Field Trial Judges excepted).
1.3 Judges should conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the
standing of a Judge at all times whilst at a show/trial and in any other
capacity which might have bearing on the interests of the canine world.
1.4 Judges are referred to the factors set out below which may be said to
affect their standing and may result in exclusion from Judging lists or future
judging contracts or withdrawal from an agreed appointment;
1.4.1 Criminal Convictions
1.4.2 Threatening Behaviour
1.4.3 Misrepresenting or abusing authority
1.4.4 Not Judging in accordance with KC Rules and Regulations
1.4.5 Not judging according to Breed Standards
1.4.6 Harsh Handling
1.4.7 Breach of KC Rules and Regulations
1.4.8 Using the name of the Kennel Club in an unauthorised manner.

Well we have Crufts next Thursday and I want you all to watch the judging very carefully. Why do I ask this? Because I want you all to take note of the placings of dogs or owners that I have ever been involved with.
And the numbers are considerable believe me.

The Judge's Code Of Ethics: Honesty; Integrity; Impartiality and Fair play.
If there is a failing with any of these ethics; The Judge Is A Blackguard And Morally Bankrupt.

Schedules for the Kerry Blue Speciality (Hosted by The Dublin Irish Blue and The International Kerry Blue Terrier Club) Are now online at www.dogshowentry.ie
Other shows available on the same site are "The European Show" and "The Ulster Kerry Blue Show"

The Dublin and International Kerry Blue clubs will be publishing a special Catalog for this occasion.We hope to have some new pictures and the Legendary "Up for the Cup" photograph. Anyone who has seen this photograph will know of its significance as a testament to the true nature of The Kerry Blue and of those who exhibit them.
Anyone wishing to advertise in this special catalog can contact Our Club Secretary our Myself.
Best wishes
Hugh Jordan

Best Of Breed Westminster 2009

Ch Echo Of Aran Cross The Rubicon

Sex: Dog
Date of Birth: March 06, 2005
Breeder: Dr Natalia Samajova-Glover
Sire: Ch Aran Ferbane
Dam: Ch Lady Wirginia Braudag
Owner: Diane Beaulieu & Dr Natalia Samajova-Glover

Our next big show Is the Kennel Club's very own "Crufts"

History of Crufts How it all started: the development of Crufts Dog Show

Crufts is named after its founder Charles Cruft. The young Charles leaving college in 1876 had no desire to join the family jewellery business. Instead he took employment with James Spratt who had set up a new venture in Holborn, London selling "dog cakes".

Charles Cruft was ambitious and a relatively short apprenticeship as an office boy led to promotion to travelling salesman. This brought him into contact with large estates and sporting kennels. His next career move with Spratts saw him travelling to Europe and here in 1878 French dog breeders, perhaps seeing entrepreneurial talents in Cruft, invited him to organise the promotion of the canine section of the Paris Exhibition. He was still just two years out of college.

Back in England in 1886 he took up the management of the Allied Terrier Club Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

The first Crufts show in that name was booked into the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington in 1891. This was the first in a long series of shows there. During this era it was possible for individuals to run shows for personal profit, an aspect that appealed mightily to Charles Cruft, and he ran his shows with considerable profit to himself. Today there are no privately owned dog shows and permission to hold shows is granted by the Kennel Club which licenses only non-commercial organisations.

In 1938 Charles Cruft died and his widow ran the 1939 show. Three years later Mrs Cruft felt the responsibility for running the show too demanding and, in order to perpetuate the name of the show her husband had made world famous, she asked the Kennel Club to take it over and it was sold to them; 1948 was the first show under the Kennel Club auspices. Held at Olympia, it proved an immediate success with both exhibitors and the public. Since then Crufts has increased in stature year by year.

In 1979 it was decided to change the venue from Olympia to Earls Court as the increasing entries had the show bursting at the seams. In 1982 the show ran for three days and in 1987 for four days to accommodate the increasing numbers of dogs and spectators.

1991 saw the Crufts Centenary Show being held at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre, this being the first time the show had moved from London.

2009 will be the nineteenth year that the show has been staged at the NEC.

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I was sent an Email which I only read yesterday after returning from a short break. Lynn Wilkinson the secretary of the Northern Kerry Blue Club has been in hospital and is due out today after suffering serious dog bites. As I understand it, some of her dogs got into a fight and Lynn was badly bitten trying to separate them. I would have had no hesitation in offering my help to Lynn at this time, however, certain people have done so much to undermine me with Lynn that I am now unable to.
Lynn's Cranmoss dogs are predominantly made up from Torum and Granemore bloodlines, maybe these two kennels can offer her assistance. We wish Lynn a speedy recovery.

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BELOW ARE THE REGISTRATIONS FIGURES FOR OUR BREED SINCE 1998
UNDER EACH RESPECTIVE YEAR ARE THE TOTAL REGISTRATIONS

TERRIER----- 1998--- 1999-- -2000 ---2001--- 2002---- 2003---- 2004--- 2005---- 2006--- -2007-----2008
Kerry Blue----291------272 -----279 ----318 -----244------ 283----- 274----- 277------ 263------ 267-------198

2008 saw registrations fall dramatically. 198 is the least number of our breed registered with the Kennel Club for a decade.
This is a drop of 25.84 % on last year and a cause for grave concern.
Unbelievably some breeders endorse their puppies so they cannot be bred from.

Professor Jeff Sampson wrote this article below some time ago.

Extending the gene pool
I cannot understand how we have fewer registrations than the Kennel Club’s qualification of 300 per year, when logic dictates that every home should have at least one. Extending the gene pool

Dr Jeff Sampson is a molecular biologist, who has many years of experience of owning and exhibiting dogs (Schipperkes). Prior to his appointment as the Kennel Club’s Health & Information Executive, he was based at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. He is well known and respected in scientific circles as well as by the many breed clubs at whose seminars he has communicated the basis of canine genetics.

The list of British and Irish vulnerable native breeds was drawn up mainly by looking at their annual registration numbers and their trends over the years. They all have relatively low numbers of dogs registered each year, however, numbers alone are not the only consideration. When the population structure of many of these breeds is examined, it’s noticed that relatively few bitches are becoming mothers and probably even fewer males are becoming fathers.

It’s likely that some of the major kennels that contributed to the breed structure in the past no longer operate and these major bloodlines are no longer available to today’s breeders. All this means that genetic variability within these breeds is becoming more and more eroded and their breed gene pools are becoming increasingly shallower.

This erosion of genetic variability doesn’t have inescapable consequences, but it is far more likely to create a situation where the prevalence of breed-specific inherited diseases increases, and could very well lead to something called in-breeding depression. This is where the reduced genetic variation actually impacts on the breed’s overall fitness, causing, amongst other things, reduced fertility, often manifesting as a gradual reduction in litter sizes and an increasing inability to get bitches pregnant. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) actually uses the numbers of mating pairs to determine whether a species is in danger, or is on the point of extinction. If the WWF were to classify some of these vulnerable breeds, they would at least declare them as ‘endangered’. The Rare Breeds’ Survival Trust has also been tackling similar problems in other purebred domesticated species like sheep, goats, cattle and horses.

A concerted effort by breeders to breed more dogs is required to reverse the trends of the last few years. This doesn’t mean producing greater numbers of puppies from the same old dams and sires, it means increasing the number of dogs and bitches within the breed who become parents in their own right. Existing experienced breeders should try to persuade and encourage new owners who buy puppies from them to have at least one litter from the puppy. In this way breed numbers will increase and so will the parental base from which future generations are produced. This will go some way to stemming the current loss of genetic variability.

Breeders should also be encouraged to look overseas for fresh bloodlines. Admittedly these overseas populations were initially imported from here in the first place, but the populations have probably been geographically separated for long enough to allow genetic drift to generate a different genetic profile. Dipping into these overseas gene pools may not be without potential problems and breeders will need to do their homework very carefully. There are a number of examples that I am aware of where breeds in different countries have disease profiles that are different to the British population of the breed. Care will need to be taken to avoid using overseas bloodlines that are affected by these problems.

Another possible approach will be to create breed sperm banks that can be used to store sperm from significant lines, so that if the breeder eventually stops breeding, the line will be available to future generations of breeders. Of course, frozen sperm can only be used via artificial insemination (AI), but fortunately canine AI techniques are improving all the time, with a concomitant increase in success rates. Practioners of AI in the dog say that litters are produced in about 85 -90% of cases these days.

Breeders of some of these vulnerable native breeds have made the point that in the beginning of their breed, the breed register was closed far too early, preventing the entry of fresh dogs, and therefore fresh ‘genetic blood’. For some breeds, at least, there are examples that have since been maintained outside the Kennel Club breed register, but have nonetheless been maintained as a purebred population. If some of these dogs could be allowed back on to the breed register it could have significant impact on the breed’s genetic variability.

Specific interbreeding programmes would regenerate the much-needed genetic variation in some of these breeds. However, the problems in this approach are obvious, not least of which is the choice of breed to participate in interbreeding programmes. Using foundation stock in the past from other breeds has produced most of today’s breeds, and an hour or so in the Kennel Club library, reading the numerous breed books, will demonstrate the various ideas that exist for the history of different breeds. Unfortunately, the true origins of many of today’s dog breeds are not known. For meaningful interbreeding to become a reality, the specific foundation breeds that lay behind a particular breed and the relatedness of today’s dog breeds needs to be known.

Fortunately, that information is just around the corner. Recent advances in understanding of the canine DNA molecule are now showing the way to develop methods of identifying breed specific DNA signatures. Professor Elaine Ostrander, a significant player in the international canine genome project, recently published a paper together with members of her group showing that DNA can be used to predict the breed of a dog. The paper presented the result of an experiment where the group was given 406 anonymous canine DNA samples from individual dogs from 80 different breeds. By analysing each DNA sample they were able to place all but four of the samples into the correct breed. This work is in its infancy, but it does open up the very real possibility that DNA analysis will be able to reveal the breeds that lay behind today’s dog breeds, and how present-day breeds are related to each other. The availability of this information will help to identify which breeds should be interbred, if such interbreeding is ever envisaged.

A little while ago I was told that a forthcoming judge had said; "I will not put up any dog that Tony Manning has trimmed."

I laughed at this and thought no more of it. However, on reflection when I thought of the implications of this, it is an absolute outrage that this judge has said this. What about the code of ethics for judges; Honesty, Impartiality and Integrity. This judge wouldn't know the meaning of these words even if they bit his arse.

What about the expenses that these innocent exhibitors who's dogs I have trimmed are incurring? Entry fees, travel costs etc.
Moreover, does this also include any dogs that I have Photographed and digitally trimmed?

Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club
As part of the Celebrations of the Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club's 75th anniversary we are launching a Kerry Blue Champions of Ireland Book. This will be limited edition.
The deadline for advertising (Overseas Advertising very welcome) has been extended. The owners of all Irish Champions have been contacted and they were given the opportunity to submit photos, these will be featured free of charge. There is also advertising space, so if you wish to advertise your current show dog, your up and coming star, your rescued Kerry or your business please contact me.

If it is your intention to advertise please contact me immediately.

We look forward to a very exciting weekend for Kerries starting 29th May 2009 with the launch of our Book and our Club Show at the National Show Centre in Cloghran (near Dublin Airport). Last night at An Árd Chomhairle (High Council of the IKC) our Show was passed. We are delighted that Mr Petter Steen (Valera) will preside over our Show. The Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club will also host a show the same day so it will be worth a visit for Kerry enthusiasts. On 30th May the Euro Winners Show will be held in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Our Judge will be Mr Hans Lehtinen (Finland). Finally on 31st May The Native Irish Breeds CC show will also be held in the RDS
with Mr Ron Ramsay (Torums) presiding.

It will be possible to enter our show and the Euro show online at www.dogshowentry.ie

Schedules will be available shortly at The Ulster Kerry Blue Terrier Club or from myself.

The CC show can be entered online Click Here

For information relating to the Euro Winners Show Please Click Here.

Those requiring information regarding Pet Passport and the importation of Dogs into Ireland
please ClickHere

BELOW ARE THE REGISTRATIONS FIGURES FOR OUR BREED SINCE 1998
UNDER EACH RESPECTIVE YEAR ARE THE TOTAL REGISTRATIONS

TERRIER----- 1998--- 1999-- -2000 ---2001--- 2002---- 2003---- 2004--- 2005---- 2006--- -2007
Kerry Blue---- 291----- 272 ----279 -----318 -----244------ 283----- 274----- 277------ 263----- 267

In 2008 for the three quarters to date there have been a total of 147 Kerry Blue Terriers Registered. The final quarter is yet to be published. The figures are evidence that our breed declining further and is more vulnerable now than it ever has been.

Unless there is a dramatic increase in the last quarter for registrations, 2008 will be the lowest for our breed in a decade.
Idiotic dogma and scare mongering from another place, do our breed no good whatsoever.

Moreover, the insidious practice of certain breeders in endorsing puppies registrations so that their progeny cannot be registered, is scandalous in a breed classed as Vulnerable. Could this practice be just another ploy for levering yet more money from naive buyers [ who agree to this ], who further down the line may wish to have a litter?

"That will be another £100.00 if you want me to lift the endorsement. Kerching! Thank you very much! Oh, and I will only lift it if I have two puppies from your first litter as well as..." And don't think that this will not happen, it does in other breeds.

FIONNUALA MALONE WRITES:

Hi

Happy New Year to you all.

The deadline for advertising in our Champions of Ireland Book (Overseas Advertising very welcome) has been extended to 14 January. The owners of all Irish Champions have been contacted and they were given the opportunity to submit photos, these will be featured free of charge. There is also advertising space, so if you wish to advertise your current show dog, your up and coming star, your rescued Kerry or your business please contact me.

If it is your intention to advertise please contact me immediately and forward your ad prior to 14 Jan.

We look forward to a very exciting weekend for Kerries starting 29th May 2009 with the launch of our Book and our Show.

It will be possible to enter our show online at www.dogshowentry.ie Schedules will be available shortly on our site www.ulsterkbt.com or from myself.

Regards

Fionnuala
Tel: 00353 86 8750614

Thank you for all of your [Hilarious] Emails regarding me asking Ron, Pat and Queen Geoffrey for money in my cards instead of gifts this year. I did think of publishing the Emails, but that would be really naughty of me.
And what's that I hear you cry; didn't I send them anything?
But of course I did; I sent them Woolworth's Vouchers.

The judging was delayed by an hour due to a serious accident on the motorway. But as soon as the judge started her task she got on with the job in a smooth and efficient manner, precise and without hesitation with her assements in each class.

She awarded the dog CC to Ramsay'sTorum's Lemracdream Rainbow George.
( Torums Electrik Bill ex Torums Dancing Mist.) Bred by Carmel Clarke-O’Neill.
This is the dog's second CC, gaining his first at the Northern Kerry Ch Show under Kay Aspin.

The reserve CC went to Walters' Kenmileven First Class For Kamaghan
(Lunabrook Hot Shot ex Montealtos Rainy day Woman) Bred by Mr & Mrs Jones.

The Bitch CC and the Terrier Group - her third group win - went to Averis and Scawthorn's
Int Ch Sharp n' Shocking Of Irisblu (Ch Kamaghan Mr Ballistic ex Lunabrook Just Look At Me Now.)
Bred by Dave Rushton, handled by Pat Munro, this is the second group win with this bitch for Mrs Munro.

Res Bitch CC was O'Brien & Poulova's Dalstar Boney M By Edbrios
(Ir Ch. Torum's Hollywood Jack at Shillelagh ex Ir Ch. Edbrios Mata Hari)
Bred by Richard Dalton, Philip O'Brien & Jaroslava Poulová

There wasn't a great deal of atmosphere at the show I thought, with little groups of Kerry Exhibitors spread all over the hall.
I traveled to the show by train which is most relaxing and enjoyable, rather than the horrendous car journeys that most people have to endure. I always use the train for LKA at the NEC, I write all of my Christmas cards on the way down, read the newspapers and enjoy a few cups of coffee; and all for £18.00 return fare - Brilliant!

After the judging was finished, Bridget McGeown came over to me with her Christmas message, which was interesting.
I thank her for the concern about me getting a proper job, unfortunately my health prevents me from working at my trade as a Roofing Specialist. And my other profession - Hackney Carriage Taxi Driver - I failed the Medical when I re applied for my license. I purposely never mentioned my health problems to her because I don't want her worrying about me over the Christmas period, she has enough to think about for me in the New Year 2009.

I did have a notion about breeding litters just to sell and make some money. But, Bridget pointed out to me that I lost a litter of ten puppies some twenty years ago and had never bred anything. She is of course correct. In over forty years I can count the number of litters that I have bred on two hands. And who better to give advice on breeding? Only someone who has bred dozens and dozens of litters and is still breeding. However, when I started to show Kerries it was never my intention to be a breeder I was always only ever interested in preparing and exhibiting quality dogs. And it still is.

Just a thought. If Ron, Pat and not forgetting 'Chief Of The Chinese Whispers' Geoffrey Corish are reading these breed notes; could they for this year only, instead of buying me something for Christmas, just put money in my card. Thank you all.

And finally I take this opportunity to all the readers of Terrier World to wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a Prosperous New Year for 2009

TERRIER WORLD WILL HAVE REACHED ONE MILLION HITS BY THE END OF DECEMBER

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BREED NOTES 2-12-08

The Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club will hold their Annual Championship breed show on Friday the 29th of May 2009.
This is the weekend of the IKC European Show.

For this occasion They will jointly host this show with The International Kerry Blue Terrier Club.

The Judge will be Margaret Möller-Sieber (Wheaten Rebel).

This is an historic opportunity for Kerry Blues from all over the world to compete on the breeds native soil.

Schedules will soon be available from www.dogshowentry.ie and online entries will also be available on the same site.
Everyone from the "World of Kerries" is invited to sample our Irish hospitality.
We have already been contacted by some of you to tell us of your intentions.
Please contact us again so that we can put the plans together to make this a memorable occasion.

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This Magazine [ Terrier World ] Was Started Up Again To Give People A Voice.
I had tried the letters page [ Dog World ] and had pursued every other avenue that I could think of to give an alternative view to Mrs Munro's rants in her Breed Notes, all to no avail.

" Although I am still working without a computer I feel I ought to comment on the resumption which I am informed has taken place of knocking the breed clubs and writers again. It should be remembered that clubs consist of volunteers who give many hours of their time solely for the love of their breed and their satisfaction in its promotion and future.
Constructive criticism is okay. Being obstructive is plain mischievous and smacks of sour grapes.
Breed clubs are obviously doing their best and in some cases fighting a losing battle. They cannot be blamed for the downward trend in entries which has been gradual for many years. It is of interest that none of the knockers are breed club committee members. "
PAT MUNRO.

1: As far as I am aware, (and I assume she is referring to these breed notes) I have only written about one breed club and one breed note writer; both singular not plural. "Volunteers who give many hours of their time solely for the love of their breed"
Yes, I know - ' been there, ' got the Tee shirt! ( ' Never been Secretary though - with all of the puppy enquiries that go with it )

2: " Constructive criticism is okay. Being obstructive is plain mischievous and smacks of sour grapes. " She writes. Does she mean what I have written (sic) below in BREED NOTES 30-10-08 ? Or does she mean my report on the Northern Kerry Blue Ch Show (the show that Mrs Munro gave one entry and didn't go to) BREED NOTES 12-10-08 ?
The notes for the show NKBTC Ch Show are totally accurate. The show was conspicuous, not for those who were at the show, but for those who were not. 'Moribund' is a perfect description of the state of the Club at present

3: " Being obstructive is plain mischievous and smacks of sour grapes. " What may I ask is being obstructive in stating fact and reporting accurate information? What does she mean by " Sour Grapes " ? Does she mean that I named the proposer and seconder [ Mr & Mrs Ramsay ] for the judge at the NKBTC Ch Show? (Winners of the Dog CC& BIS and the Res Bitch CC)

4: " They cannot be blamed for the downward trend in entries which has been gradual for many years. " She writes.
Mrs Munro Is very selective with her ideas of supporting the breed.
Here is a quote from the Judge from the KBTC of E Open Show Hugh Jordan:

" Many thanks to everyone that gave me an entry. I thought that the Breed show might have merited a prior mention in the Breed Notes [Mrs Munro's ] of the top canine Weekly. [Dog World] It was a great surprise to find that 14 were actually shown on the day. " (Sic) NKBTC Ch Show 08: 22 Dog/Bitches

Is this what she calls supporting the breed? Even if she did not want to enter under the Judge why did she not advertise the show in her notes? Is it spite for the Judge or the Club? I do recall her promoting a match meeting which coincided with the day of the Club Show last year [ to her shame ] and trying to encourage Kerry Exhibitors to go to the match meeting rather than go to the KBTC of E Club Show.

Mrs Munro should not be so ambiguous in her notes it can be confusing; moreover, added to all of the corrections that she has to make to her notes it really is confusing. Maybe she's getting a little confused herself, a tad bothered perhaps.

Now you may wonder why I named those who proposed the Judge for the NKBTC Ch Show 11th October 08
in my Notes of 12-10-08
Well, I sat in on the NKBTC AGM April 2006 and was absolutely astounded when the proposal for the Judge Mrs Kay Aspin
Was put to the meeting to Judge the Oct 2008 Ch Show, by Ron Ramsay. Why was I astounded? For years his rant on hearing of somebody new being passed to award CCs in our Breed was always :
" WHAT HAVE THEY EVER DONE IN THE BREED, WHAT HAVE THEY EVER BRED, WHAT HAVE THEY EVER OWNED? "
It seems to me to be a very strange choice of Judge for someone to be promoting who holds the above viewpoint!
I don't recall ever seeing Mrs Aspin in the ring with a Kerry...do you? Has she then bred a litter? 'Don't know, do you?

At that very same NKBTC AGM in April 2006 a plot was hatched to unseat the Secretary, Lyn Wilkinson. [ She'd had an argument with a longstanding member of the Club ] Against all of the Rules of the NKBTC, a proposal came from the floor of the meeting for another Secretary to be installed. There were two Ex Secretaries at the meeting; Mrs Bridget McGeown and Mrs Carol Ramsay. Both of these Ex Secretaries know full well that the Rules Of The Club state that any change of officer has to be: IN WRITING TO THE SECRETARY AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE AGM Did either of these two Ex Secretaries open their mouths? No. Shame on them and all the rest of the Committee who did and said nothing. Being the mild mannered person that she is Mrs Wilkinson just sat there and they actually had an illegal vote to oust her.
IT WAS NOTHING SHORT OF OUTRAGEOUS! Mrs Wilkinson won the illegal vote, a vote that should never have taken place.
All is not well at the Northern - committee members resigning and others not turning up for the Champ Show, oh deary me. As I have written before; YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.
They Say That Fish Rot From The Head Down.
The Northern Club was once a very good club; not any more in my opinion. There are people out for what they can get from of the Club not what they can do for it.

Now if I wanted to write the above about the NKBTC in these Notes it could be argued that it is not constructive criticism.
That is why I didn't write it then in the show report Breed Notes 12-10-08 and that is why it is published here secretly in these Notes.

THE FOLLOWING TEXT HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM BREED NOTES
WRITTEN FOR DOG WORLD BY CORRESPONDENT
PAT MUNRO

"A call came from West Midlands Canine Search regarding a young Kerry male currently in rescue in the Birmingham area. He had been picked up wandering by the RSPCA recently, appears to be about two years old, has obviously by his picture been clipped all over in recent weeks, including legs, yet his face is extremely bushy. He has a nice temperament and is looking for a good home. If you think you can help contact Roseden kennels and ask for Sheila or Sam on 01922 627013.
Kerries being in rescue should be a cause for concern as to me this tends to point to too many being bred. Too many people breeding who shouldn’t be, and too many having too many litters during a given period.
Even if you exhibit it is virtually impossible to show pups from that many litters and extremely difficult if keeping at least one from each litter to give that many dogs individual personal attention. It seems these breeders consider themselves small ‘hobby’ breeders. What is the difference between small and big when it comes to breeding as obviously some put a different interpretation on the word small – how long is a piece of string? Our dedicated ‘rescue person’ Bridget McGeown was recently aware of no less than 12 of the breed all at the same time needing to be rehomed – disgusting."

FACT: 267 PUPPIES REGISTERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2007

FACT: KERRY BLUE TERRIERS ARE CLASSED AS A VULNERABLE BREED

FACT: PROFESSOR JEFF SAMPSON THE KENNEL CLUB CANINE GENETICS CO-ORDINATOR STATES THAT ALL PET OWNERS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO BREED AT LEAST ONE LITTER TO INCREASE THE GENE POOL.

MRS MUNRO'S CREDENTIALS FOR HER ANALYSIS OF OUR BREED, WHO KNOWS, DOES ANYBODY KNOW?

Professor Jeff Sampson is the Kennel Club's Senior Scientific Advisor.Professor Sampson
studied Biochemistry at Sussex University and attained a BSc. in 1970 and a DPhil in 1973.
1973 - 1978: Scientific Officer at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund
1978 - 1990: Lecturer in Biochemistry - University of Leicester
1990 - 1998: Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry - University of Leicester
1998 - present: The Kennel Club Canine Genetics Co-ordinator

I think I know what opinion I would take notice of.

Considering that there were only 267 Kerry Blues registered in 2007 in the whole of the United Kingdom, could any of the dogs she writes about be her breeding?

Further in her article she quotes Bichon Frise numbers in their hundreds from a Dog World Supplement being registered and imply's that breeders who do not show should not breed, the motivation for this she suggests is purely for money.

First of all our breed is The Kerry Blue Terrier not the Bichon Frise.

Secondly, shouldn't she ask the woman who runs the rescue service why she is still breeding litter after litter although she hasn't exhibited for many years? Surely this person cannot be breeding just for the money can she? She doesn't exhibit them.

"Too many people breeding who shouldn’t be, and too many having too many litters during a given period." She says.
Just who are these too many people breeding having too many litters? If she has the facts, why doesn't she name them?

FACT: THE SMALLER THE NUMBERS - THE GREATER THE DEMAND - THE HIGHER THE PRICE TAG.

FACT: THE IDIOTIC DOGMA CHURNED OUT BY MRS MUNRO COULD WELL SEE THE NUMBERS OF OUR BREED DECLINE STILL FURTHER.

The Northern Kerry Blue Terrier Club held their annual Championship Show 11 October 2008 at the
Royal British legion Club, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Wirral, Cheshire.

Awarding CCs in our breed for the first time was Kay Aspin proposed and seconded by Mr & Mrs Ramsay at the AGM
April 2006.

40 dogs and bitches were in the catalogue with 22 making it to the show: 12 dogs, 10 bitches, 18 absentees.

Mrs Aspin awarded the dog CC To Mr R Ramsay's Torum's Lemracdream Rainbow George. (Breeder Ms Clarke- O'Neill)
Reserve Dog CC winner was Mrs P Ward's Rimbert Phantom Menace. (Breeder Mrs P Ward)

Bitch CC winner was Mr D Scawthorn and Mrs J Averis's Int Ch Sharp N Shocking Of Irisblu. (Breeder Mr D Ruston)
Reserve bitch CC was Mr R Ramsay's Am Ch Torum's Dornicks Luella (Breeder Mr N Fletcher)

A very poor turnout for what proved to be a very dull show, devoid of atmosphere. It was like as if the club is waiting for the sound of the Death Rattles. I see from the catalogue that there are just five remaining committee members left at the club and two of them didn't bother turning up. The club could easily be described as Moribund.

Judging commenced on time and without a break in proceedings. Sorry, there was a break, they decided to draw the raffle in the middle of the bitches being judged. Mercifully, it was over very quickly, the show that is.

What a disappointment it must have been for Tanja Sonnenschein from Germany who attended the show expecting to see many more of our Kerries. Just one exhibitor over from Ireland, deary me.

When seeds are sown they eventually have to be reaped, paradoxically, some seeds are filled with bounty.

The broadest smile of the day was from Mr Ramsay who with his 3 year old male 'Torum's Lemracdream Rainbow George' won his first CC with the dog and then went on to Best In Show beating the bitch CC winner; this years Top Kerry Blue Terrier
and double Group Winner, 'Int Ch Sharp N Shocking Of Irisblu.' Mr Ramsay also won the Res bitch CC. with his American imported bitch bred by Nick Fletcher 'Am Ch Torum's Dornicks Luella' handled by his wife Mrs Ramsay.

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