Southern Irish Terrier Society

Southern Irish Terrier Society

Members Limited Show

Sunday 4th December 2022

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington

I would like to thank the officers and committee for a lovely day spent with the Southern Irish Terrier Society, judging the Christmas Limit Show 2022. A very friendly show, and I was made to feel very welcome by all. I had some super dogs to judge, so a huge Thank You to the exhibitors for affording me the pleasure of your lovely dogs on this chilly December day.

Beginners Dog/Bitch (1,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Dodd - Kenzduo Simply Brilliant

Lively and enthusiastic 9 month old dog, when not doing the impression of a kangaroo, he holds a very shapely outline. He is of a pleasing size, with a nice amount of substance. Good length to the head, with a flat skull, well shaped dark eye, with a keen expression. Holds a firm topline, with a well set on tail. Strong hindquarters, which he used to bounce well, so unfortunately difficult to assess his movement today. Shown with a good jacket

Veteran Dog/Bitch (6,0)

Super class of veterans, all a real credit to their owners

1. Mr & Mrs Nevill - Rosemonelle Isabella

 A bitch who is looking in fine fettle for her nearly 12 years. Holding her outline well when stacked to present a balanced picture. Feminine and proportionate head, with a good length to the foreface, dark well shaped eyes, and neat ears, Enough neck, a fraction heavier over the shoulder, good depth to the brisket, firm level topline, nicely angulated hindquarters. Moving out soundly in all directions. Well presented jacket with a harsh texture BVIS

2. Mr & Mrs Atkin - Gengis Khan

Super 8 year old dog, having a most appealing graceful outline when stood giving a shapely racy appearance. He has a pleasing head shape, with a nice flat skull and with good length, not tending to use his ears today. Good length of neck flowing into a firm topline and well set on tail. Chest well let down, and well ribbed up. Moderate hindquarters. Not as precise on the move as winner today. Good harsh jacket. RBVIS

3. Mr Shortman - Edmunds Chap

 Puppy Dog (2,0)

1. Mrs Cook - Montelle Follow A Star To Lionwood

At only 10 month old this young dog was my ‘star’ of the day. He is all male, full of quality with good substance, but in no way overdone, his outline is racy and shapely. Loved his lively and fun temperament. Having a well balanced head piece, long, with a flat skull, small v shaped ears with the correct amount of lift falling neatly close to the cheek. His dark eyes have a hint of mischief. Clean neck of good length flowing seamlessly into a firm level topline. Brisket is down to the elbow with the ribs showing a nice amount of spring to them. Nice fill in of forechest, well boned straight forelegs onto tight round feet. Liked his hindquarters as they show a good width of thigh and nice bend to the stifle. He is short hock to heel allowing him to drive around the ring whilst holding his outline. Presented in with a harsh jacket – BD & BIS

2. Mr & Mrs Dodd - Kenzduo Simply Brilliant

Repeat SB

Junior Dog (2,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Oliver - Rufous Guldoeen Of Cleeve

Impressive outline on this 12 month old dog, very smart and racy all through. Liked his typical outline and balanced construction, he showed himself off with confidence to make his presence known. Having a balanced head with a good length to the foreface, flat skull, dark inquisitive eyes and well placed ears. Good length of neck with a slight crest, lovely firm topline and well set on tail. Enough depth to the brisket, with ribs carried well back. Showing strength in his hindquarters. Works well with his handler to show his clean and true movement. Coat of good texture and well turned out - RBD

2. Miss A Bradley - This Way To Montelle

Really liked this 14 month old cheeky chap, full of spirit and fun. He combines the raciness with good substance and his graceful body line give a pleasing outline. Loved his head piece, long with strength yet narrow, well placed and used ears, and dark mischievous eyes. Good neck into well laid shoulders, clean straight front. Nicely ribbed body and strong hindquarters. Today decided to play the fool so lost out on his movement, as he lost his topline and not as clean in his front action, super drive from the rear. Well presented in good coat

Novice Dog (0,0)

Post Graduate Dog (1,0)

1. Mrs England - Just Larkin Around

Super natured 2 year old dog, happy and alert to his handler. Liked his overall size and balance. He has a masculine head, with a good length, well shaped dark eye, not quite the ear placement, strength to the foreface. Clean neck of good length, holding a firm topline, tended to fall away at the croup a little. Good depth of chest, down to the elbow and correct amount of spring to the ribcage. Liked his hindquarters, good width of thigh and sweep of stifle. A sound and happy mover

Limit Dog (3,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Nevill - Norakim An Storr At Rosemonelle

Graceful lines to this 4 year old dog. Liked his overall size and stamp, presenting a balanced and shapely outline when stood. Good length to the head, with a flat skull, with a keen and alert expression, tended to fly his ears at times. Good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, and a firm well held topline. Good depth to the brisket and strong loin. Moderate hindquarters, which he put to good use to show sound footfall.

2. Ms Simons - Saredon Red Berry

A more substantial 5 year old dog than winner, but still showing a pleasing outline. Masculine head, of pleasing proportions, strength to the foreface, and a dark well shaped eye. His strong neck seamlessly flowing into well laid shoulders, deep in chest, with a nice fill in of forechest. A little more spring to the ribs and shorter coupled. Strong hindquarters with a nice width of thigh. A positive mover. Presented with a good harsh coat

3. Mrs McConnell - Tootrock Arcturus

Open Dog (1,0)

1. Mrs Bamsey - Holbam Shamrock Kevin

Promising 18 month old dog, having a wiry and racy outline. Liked his overall balance and size. His head is proportionate, with a nice flat skull, well placed and used ears, good length to the foreface, and dark keen eyes. Liked his clean neck of good length, having enough depth to the brisket and ribs carried well back. Moderate in his rear angulation, tail well set on, just curling slightly over back. Moving out well. Shown with a good coat texture.

Puppy Bitch (0,0)

Junior Bitch (1,0)

1. Mrs Bentley - Norakin Tango Of Newguild

Most appealing 17 month old bitch, thought her to be so very feminine and racy, whilst having substance. When stood her outline is shapely and graceful. She has a quality head, with the correct ratios, flat skull, neat ears dropping close to the cheek, strength to the foreface and delicately chiselled, and those dark keen eyes. Her clean neck smoothly flowing into a firm level topline. Good depth to the chest, with her ribs carried well back and nice fill in of forechest. Straight, well boned forelegs onto neat feet. Pleasing hindquarters, showing a good width of thigh and a nice bum. Moving out soundly. Turned out beautifully, with a harsh coat – BB & RBIS

Novice Bitch (1,0)

1. Mrs McConnell - Holbam Shamrock Connie

Lovely shape to this 18 month old bitch when stood in profile, showing graceful lines and substance. She has a lovely expression, so keen and alert to her handler, strength to her head, but not overdone, and lovely dark inquisitive eyes. Her neck of a good length and flows cleanly into well laid shoulders. Deep in brisket, her ribs are a little more sprung, but are carried well back, whilst holding a firm topline. Hindquarters show good width and bend of stifle. Moving cleanly in all directions. Harsh coat texture

Post Graduate Bitch (4,1)

1. Mrs McConnell - Freegarron Star

Feminine 2 year old bitch, who presents a racy outline on the stack. She is all in proportion and shows good overall balance. Her head shows good proportions, with a flat skull, ear tending to fly a little, dark well shaped eye, and strength to the foreface. Clean neck of good length, which seamlessly flows into her firm level topline. Nicely boned forelegs, deep in brisket, and nicely sprung ribcage with a strong loin. Moderate hindquarters and short hock to heel. Holding a nice stride on the move in profile, a fraction wide in front. Beautifully presented and well handled

2. Print & Thomas - Bilarny Edna Cotton Socks

Shapely outline to this 2 year old bitch, with much to admire. She has the desire raciness and substance combined. Liked her nicely balanced head, having a flat skull, well placed ears, and keen dark eyes. Enough neck, lovely depth of chest with the ribs carried well back, today tending to be a little softer in topline. Liked her hindquarters, with a good width of thigh and bend to the stifle. Good texture to the coat

3. Ruffles & Williamson - Holbam Celtic Erin

Limit Bitch (2,0)

1. Mrs Bentley - Norakin Tango Of Newguild

Repeat JB

2. Mr & Mrs Karau - Balirolyat Molly’s A Diva

Very typical and wiry 6 year old bitch, when stood present a pleasing racy outline. She has an appealing and balanced head shape, of good length, not as tidy in her ear carriage as winner, lovely dark eye of a good shape to give a keen and alert expression. Good length of neck with a slight crest, deep in brisket and straight forelegs. She holds a firm topline, falling away a little at the croup, strong hindquarters. Moving out soundly in all directions and in good coat

Open Bitch (2,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Oliver - Kerrykeel Aobheann

Really liked this 4 year old bitch, she has a lovely silhouette on the stack to give the impression of substance and raciness in a neat feminine package. She is balanced and harmonious in her proportions. She has an endearing mischievous expression from her dark well shaped eyes, neat and well used ears. Good length of neck, chest is down to the elbow, with a nice fill in of forechest and straight forelegs onto neat feet. She held a firm topline both stood and on the move. Has just the right amount of spring to the ribcage and strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters which she put to effective use on the move to show true and driving action - RBB

2. Mrs Redman - Holbam Celtic Little Minx

4 year old bitch who showed herself off with confidence and style. Liked her overall size and balance. Very keen and alert to everything going on around her. Feminine head, of good length, keen dark eye, ears a little fly away, showing the delicate chiselling. A clean neck of good length flowing well into a firm topline. Chest is down to the elbow and ribs carried well back. More moderate in her rear angulation. Moving out well, beautifully presented and well handled

Best Coat & Colour Dog /Bitch (7,1)

1. Ms Simons - Saredon Red Berry

Lovely harsh and wiry coat, not as stripped out as some, so can see the broken appearance to the coat along with the coat lying flat to the body whilst still seeing his shape

2. Mr & Mrs Atkin - Gengis Khan

Another with a harsh texture to the coat, and beautifully prepared to show off the body shape

3. Mrs England - Just Larkin Around