Glen Of Imaal Terrier Association

The Glen of Imaal Terrier Association

Special Classes

28th November 2021

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to judge the special classes at the Championship Show as a last minute judge, wishing the scheduled judge a speedy recovery. I very much enjoyed my day with the Glens and their sporting handlers.

Junior (5,0)

A lovely class of youngsters, all at different stages of growth

1. Miss Garner - Jeonty Murphy Shading Dark

What a cheeky chap this 13 month old brindle dog was. He certainly did not like to make it easy for his handler, and

providing the entertainment for the day! That said, I liked his overall size and shape, having lovely substance, with nothing overdone. Masculine broad backskull, strong well proportioned foreface, with mischievous round dark brown eyes. Muscular neck of good length, well developed forechest, ribs nicely sprung which are carried well back, showing a moderate rise in the topline from withers to a strong loin. Good width of thigh, which he used to advantage when not playing the fool to show good drive.

2. Amy Hannington - Boudivella Milo

A really sweet brindle dog, just 7 months old, not quite as together as yet as winner, but everything is in the right place. Having a balanced masculine head, well defined stop, lovely round dark brown eyes giving such a gentle expression. Moderate neck, and enough depth, a fraction longer in the body, good width of thigh and neat rounded feet. On the move holding his outline

3. Mrs George - Balleyclare Offaly Boy

Post Graduate (3,1)

1. Amy Harrington - Boudivella Silver Spirit

Liked the overall body shape and size on this 2 year old blue bitch. She has lovely substance all through and plenty of bone. Strength to her head, which is correctly proportioned, with a nice tight round eye, good stop and well placed ears. Moderate length of neck, good forechest and deep in brisket. Showing the correct topline rising to the loin both stood and on the move. Strong hindquarters and compact feet. Shown with a harsh texture to the jacket. Stride out well on the move

2. Mrs Saletti - Heremone Bear

Happy and outgoing 2 year old wheaten dog. Strength to his head piece, well shaped eye giving a thoughtful and kind expression, defined stop. Muscular neck of good length, enough depth, and forechest. Today not holding his topline as firmly as winner. Moving out with purpose and at one with his handler

Open (5,2)

1. Amy Harrington - Boudivella Osca

Mature and characterful 6 year old wheaten dog. He has an impressive outline, showing strength and substance all through. Masculine and well proportioned head, with good width to the backskull, and a strong tapering foreface, kind eye, and well placed ears. Strong and muscular neck, deep in the brisket and well developed forechest. Well boned limbs and nicely rounded feet. Ribcage well rounded and carried well back, with a correct rising of the topline. Good width of thigh. Shown with a harsh texture to the coat. Holding his outline on the move in profile, and with good parallel width behind

2. Mrs Saletti - Bendikes Fidelma

6 year old bitch, liked her overall type, showing to be of good substance and well proportioned. She has a balanced head, with good strength to the muzzle, kind eye and neat ears. Moderate length of neck, with good depth and forechest. Ribs carried well back, and holding a rising topline. Moderate rear angulation. Moving to show herself off with her happy demeanour not as clean behind as winner.

3. Dr & Mrs O’Grady - Amhard Quick Sand