• Show Date: 30/10/2022
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Jane Howarth Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 28/07/2023

Midland Counties Canine Society

Breed: Glen Of Imaal Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terriers

A lovely entry. I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment. Temperaments were first class and good to hear generous applause greeting the winners.

Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST Bailey’s Zippor Brendan

Lovely wheaten boy nearly three and maturing well. Good in head. Well-constructed front. Good depth to his chest and length to his ribs. Correct tail set. He moved the better of the wo here. Reserve Best Dog.

2ND Hardy’s Amhard Manhattan

 Well shaped head with good width on top and dark in eye. Well-developed ribs. Carrying plenty of coat.

Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Hannington’s Ch Boudivella Osca

 Seven year old Wheaten, all boy and showing well. Good head with large dark eyes. Strong neck leads to well-made front. Well developed in body with good depth and length of rib. He moved well carrying his tail correctly. Best of Breed.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Kirkwood’s Cazcade Betty Boop

 At nine months is coming together nicely. Well shaped head with round eyes. Good layback of shoulder with strong front legs. Well-proportioned body with decent top line and correct tail set. Well angulated quarters. Best Puppy.

Junior Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Hannington’s Mo Stor Ailin of Tatlers Jacks Clann at Boudivella

The more mature one here and more steady on the move. Well shaped head with lovely expression and dark eyes. Strong neck of good length gives rise to a correct front of good width. Well balanced body of good length with well-muscled loins. She has good rear angulation and moved freely and easily.

 2ND Hardy’s Amhard Rapid Beat

 Good head with tapered muzzle and correct stop. Strong neck of good length. Well ribbed for her age with good length of body. She was a bit unsettled on the move but did show drive at times.

3RD Griffiths’ Amhard Ruby Icon

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST Hardy’s Amhard Raspberry Fizz

 14 months wheaten showing a positive disposition and full of life. Correct head with good width, correct bite and dark eyes. Well laid shoulders. She has enough length of rib and is deep enough for her age. Strong over the quarters with a good bend of stifle, she moved well to gain Reserve best Bitch.

 2ND Griffiths’ Amhard Ruby Icon

Third in the Junior class and sister to the winner of this class. Good head with decent stop, dark eyes and large nose. Longer in body with good rear angulation. She moved inconsistently but showed enough to prove that she can do it when settled.

Open Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Kirkwood’s Jeonty Letty Be Magic

 Mature 5 year old carrying plenty of coat. Good width to her head with round, dark eyes. Well placed ears. Well ribbed with good length and correct topline. Well set tail. Strong over the quarters with good rear angulation she moved steadily. Best Bitch.

2ND O’Grady’s Amhard Quick Sand

In good body and coat, this 3 year wheaten looked well today. Good head with strong jaw and well placed ears. She has a strong neck of good length and is well ribbed showing a good depth of chest. She moved well showing a lot of character and positive attitude.

3RD Tobijanski’s Jeonty Glynis Making Magic for Zippor

Jane Howarth

Judge