Manchester Dog Show Society

MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2023

IRISH TERRIER

BEST OF BREED : 4316 GRANT-HEMMINGS, Mrs Sandra Ann & HEMMINGS, Mr Ivor Courtington Ten Sovereigns - CC

Dog CC : 4316 GRANT-HEMMINGS, Mrs Sandra Ann & HEMMINGS, Mr Ivor Courtington Ten Sovereigns - CC

Res Dog CC : 4328 OLIVER, Mrs K J & OLIVER, Mr A R Rufous Gubbeen Of Cleeve - RCC

Bitch CC : 4327 OLIVER, Mrs K J & OLIVER, Mr A R Kerrykeel Aobheann

Res Bitch CC : 4306 THOMAS, Mrs G Ch Sunnystone Bright Light for Montelle

Best Puppy : 4300 AVERIS, Mr J & BARKER, Mr A SAREDON FLAMBOYANCE

Best Special Beginner : 4324 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Feegarron star

Class 1468 PD (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 4301 AVERIS, Mr J & BARKER, Mr A Holbam Ace Of Saredon. Ultra smart with a fairly small, dark eye, well carried ears. Good length of neck and well laid shoulders. Good depth of chest and some strength over the loins.

2nd: 4331 RUFFLES, Miss Mary Holbam Midsummer Knight At Ruffmar {AI} {AZ3}. Not quite as finished at this stage as the winner but very appealing for type and balance with a racy outline, very good textured jacket. Sound and typical on the move.

3rd: 4295 ANDERSON, Miss S Kerrykeel Bradan

Class 1469 JD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4328 OLIVER, Mrs K J & OLIVER, Mr A R Rufous Gubbeen Of Cleeve. Reserve CC. Impressed me for type and balance with a good outline, masculine head with neat, well set ears, excellent topline and tailset with some strength over the loins. Strong hindquarters which he used to advantage on the move.

2nd: 4308 BROWN, Mr David Sujoncla Pawnee Creek at Pitsford. Presents a most pleasing outline and is particularly good over the neck and shoulders. Good eye, strong lengthy jaw. Moved well both out and back.

3rd: 4312 COOKE, Mrs Angela Montelle Follow a Star to Lionwood

Class 1470 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4305 BRADLEY, Miss A This Way To Montelle. A promising youngster, still puppyish in behaviour but that was part of his charm! Absolutely typical with a good forehand, decent depth of chest and good topline and tailset. His harsh jacket is a lovely rich colour. Good head with nicely set ears which he carries well.

2nd: 4308 BROWN, Mr David Sujoncla Pawnee Creek at Pitsford

3rd: 4325 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Tootrock Arcturus:

Class 1471 LD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4308 BROWN, Mr David Sujoncla Pawnee Creek at Pitsford

Class 1472 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4316 GRANT-HEMMINGS, Mrs Sandra Ann & HEMMINGS, Mr Ivor Courtington Ten Sovereigns. CC & BOB. So typey and masculine with a lovely head and expression. Clean, reachy neck, good depth of chest, typical outline with some strength over the loins. Shown in as full coat which is a good texture. Impressed on the move with an easy fluid action.

2nd: 4323 LOVELACE, Mrs Marion Rose DEARG MORRIS AT BRAZAN AY3. Beautifully balanced with an excellent head and expression. Good depth of brisket, High set well-carried tail. Moved soundly.

3rd: 4302 BAMSEY, Mrs C M Holbam Celtic Wizzard JW

Class 1475 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

Three promising youngsters here.

1st: 4300 AVERIS, Mr J & BARKER, Mr A SAREDON FLAMBOYANCE. Feminine with a long, clean head, keen expression and neat well carried ears. Good forehand, decent rib and loin. Excellent topline and tailset. Ribbed well back and some strength over the loin. Best Puppy.

2nd: 4297 ATKIN, Mr R. J. & ATKIN, Mrs J. Holbam Celtic Rose (A.I.). Not quite the maturity of the winner but stylish and quite racy in outline. Attractive head with good ear set and carriage. Good depth of chest. Sound and typical on the move.

3rd: 4307 BRADSHAW, Miss Mary Edith HOLBAM MIDSUMMER SPRITE (A.I)

Class 1476 JB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4297 ATKIN, Mr R. J. & ATKIN, Mrs J. Holbam Celtic Rose (A.I.)

2nd: 4330 PRICE, Mrs Ashley & PRICE, Mr James Magairlin Adhmor Moonlight. Not quite the poise on the move of the winner as yet but has a most appealing head and expression. Good bone, legs and feet. Clean neck and shoulders. Good topline. Sound and shown in a lovely harsh jacket.

3rd: 4307 BRADSHAW, Miss Mary Edith HOLBAM MIDSUMMER SPRITE (A.I)

Class 1477 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4310 CHILVERS, Mrs Caroline Kenynten Chasing Rainbows at Apispolb. Racy in outline and this gave her an advantage here today. Very typical head and expression, clean over the neck and shoulders with adequate depth of chest. Harsh, well presented jacket.

2nd: 4326 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Holbam Shamrock Connie. Stylish and typical with a pleasing head and expression, good forehand and ample bone. Good loin but maybe carrying a tad too much weight which detracts from a racy outline. Moved well.

3rd: 4314 DAVIDSON, Ms Anne Saredon Miss Davidson

Class 1478 LB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4324 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Feegarron star. Typical in all respects and shown in good form with a decent, harsh jacket. Good length of head with strong jaw and small, dark eye. Good rib and body. Typical topline but tailset could be a touch higher. Pleased on the move.

Class 1479 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 0

A mixed but strong class.

1st: 4327 OLIVER, Mrs K J & OLIVER, Mr A R Kerrykeel Aobheann. CC. Appealed for her very typical outline, grand head and expression, clean neck and shoulders with some depth of brisket. Good body with strong, muscled loin. Well-muscled hindquarters. Moved out well with an easy action.

2nd: 4306 THOMAS, Mrs G Ch Sunnystone Bright Light for Montelle. First class head and expression. Strong jaw. Very good forehand. Well ribbed. Good tail set and carriage. Sound and purposeful on the move and shows to best advantage. Reserve CC.

3rd: 4304 BENTLEY, Mrs Kiera Norakin Tango of Newguild TAF NAF

Class 1480 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1481 SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4324 MCCONNELL, Mr P & MCCONNELL, Mrs Susan Feegarron star.

2nd: 4332 THOMAS, Miss Michelle & PRINT, Mr Ian Bilarny Edna Cotton Socks. Not quite as lively and active as the winner but she has a good head of adequate length, dark eyes and decent ear carriage which contributed to her good expression. Harsh jacket and moved soundly enough.

Judge: Tom Mather