Northern Ireland Rottweiler Club

Northern Ireland Rottweiler Club Championship Show

27^th September 2025

Many thanks to the NIRC for offering me my first championship show appointment. I was absolutely over the moon to accept and thoroughly enjoyed my day. A massive thank you to the committee for running such a well-organised show and creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I’m also tremendously grateful for my lovely present which I will treasure.

To the Chairman, Mr John Bond, a heartfelt thank you for being my partner’s and my chauffeur and for making us feel so welcome it truly meant a lot. Mrs Karen Gilliland, thank you for your communication and hard work behind the scenes to ensure the show went ahead.

Another huge thank you goes to my fabulous steward, Mr. Cunningham. You made the day so enjoyable, and I really appreciated your help and gift.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered under me and to those who made the journey with their dogs. I am truly grateful and thoroughly enjoyed going over each and every one of them, there were some lovely examples of the breed. You should all be very proud of your dogs. I don’t think any of them put a foot wrong, and all showed their best for you.

There were no overly concerning issues with the dogs present on the day, just a few with slightly rounder eyes and a couple with smaller ears. Overall, it is mostly front construction that is lacking.

Lastly, I would like to thank my partner and family for helping me get to the appointment and pushing and encouraging me.

Minor Puppy Dog (No entries)

Puppy Dog (No entries)

Junior Dog (1,1abs)

Yearling Dog (1)

1^st Marshalls’ Stairvale Harris – 18 month excitable male with a charming temperament. Presented in very good condition, with correct and evenly developed muscle tone for his age. He has good bone with lovely compact feet that he stood straight on. Handsome head with correct medium well set ears laying close to cheek, he has a few folds at present which hopefully will fill when his head matures that bit more. Stop well developed with correct dark brown almond shaped eyes. Nice length of neck. Front extension is a little restricted on the move as he is a little steep in upper arm. Topline is good in profile when stood. Rib cage is well sprung and has a nice depth with pleasing undercarriage, loin is strong, croup of good width and slightly sloping. Correct tail set. Rear angles are moderate with a good width to first thigh, and with pleasing bend to stifle and strong second thigh and hocks these allow him to drive well on the move.  

Graduate Dog (No entries)

Post Graduate Dog (No Entries)

Limit Dog (No Entries)

Open Dog (4)

A lovely class to go over and assess with some strong males that the owners should be proud to take home. The young male in the class did really well, and I feel that if the owner is offered help and guided as to the correct class for him then he should do well.

1^st Egerton & Sutcliffe’s Bereyda The Real Defender – This male to me is the embodiment of what a male Rottweiler is, just short of 3 years old he is a good natured and self-assured male. Handsome but strong head, broad in skull with correct ears fitting close to well boned and muscled cheeks. When attentive moderate wrinkle is formed on skull, well defined stop, broad strong muzzle, and lovely black nose with large open nostrils. Flews are black and firm without any excess. Head is finished off with medium correctly shaped almond shaped eye, dark brown in colour. Head is carried by a strong and muscular neck and blends nicely onto a good front; to be picky I would like a touch more lay of shoulder to match with his well-angled upper arm but the front he has he uses well which shows on the move with a nice reach and lovely straight movement when moving to. Muscular forelegs with slightly sloped pasterns. Good width of chest, well sprung ribs and good depth of brisket. A touch long in body, but with a strong level topline leading to well-developed broad and slightly sloping croup with a well-set tail which he carried correct at all times. He has a lovely undercarriage. Hindquarters are well angled with good bend to stifle and strong hock. Very good condition throughout with lovely muscle development. Standing on strong compact feet and finished off with a lovely coloured tan. Movement is very pleasing on the eye where he moves with ease, he shows that he would be able to work all day. Pleased to award him CC and followed up with BIS show as I loved his clean movement which he displayed in all directions.

2^nd Morkute’s IR/ LT/ INT CH Leon Is Rojaus Slenio (IMP LT) JCH JCW 23 CW 24/ 25 – 3 year old and another well-presented male, in good condition, and complimented with rich tan markings. Pleasing but plainer type of head, personally I would prefer more but I can see its’ virtues and it is in keep with his overall size. Dark eye, ears a touch smaller but still fitting close to cheek which are well defined. Gives a self-assured demeanour and very intent towards his handler, who got the best out of him in the smaller ring. Strong neck that leads to a balanced front, he would benefit from more angle as this can been seen in profile and when coming to in movement. Topline is nice and firm in stance, and ribcage is well developed. Rear angles are lovely, muscular development is evident and even, due to his first and second thigh being of correct proportions with a correct turn of stifle. Stands on lovely compact feet. I love the energy and character of this male; just wish he had that little bit better front to give him a more fluent movement. I did consider him for the RCC as I felt that he deserved the chance to challenge for it.

3^rd Beggs’ Magglynn Von Omega

Res. Brown’s Steigen Ginger Johnson

Veteran Dog (1,1 abs)

Champion Dog (3,1abs)

1^st Greener’s CH Rhodilea Celtic Warrior - 4 year old medium sized male with nice substance and condition, with nice colouring and good markings and set off with a very pleasing head. Smaller ears but they do sit close to cheek which are well filled, lovely dark almond shaped eyes. Nose black with large nostrils. Nice length of neck onto a balanced front with a quite good lay of shoulder and equally nice angled upper arm, elbows close to body, stands straight in front with good angle to pasterns. I would prefer a slightly firmer topline, however has a good underline with nice development of ribcage and correct depth of brisket. Hindquarters are well angled, with a slightly more rounded croup than I would prefer which shows on the move at times.  Lovely temperament a definite cheeky chappy that gives his handler a run for her money but she manages him well. He is complimented with gorgeous compact feet which finish off this handsome male, pleased to award him RCC.

2^nd Morkute’s IRL/ LT/ INT CH Grand Is Rojaus Slenio JCH CW 23/24 CEN CH W – 6 year male with a fabulous showy attitude very attentive to his handler. Head of good size, rounder eye and not as much fill in cheek doesn’t quite give the expression that I would like, ears well set. Rear is well angulated with strength evident in first thigh, front assembly isn’t as well angled, which is seen in movement as he hasn’t the reach to match his powerful drive. Neck is strong, mature in body with good depth but slightly rounded ribcage, just a tad long. Good tail with correct set, and is used so well as it never stops wagging, showing what a super nature he is. Presented in nice condition with lovely rich tan markings throughout.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)

1^st Morkute’s Trinity Aus Der Wildnis – 7 month old female with a lovely outline and a darling temperament which I could have quite easily taken her home. Good substance and correct weight for her age, slightly lighter in tan than I prefer but has good markings. Lovely head with correct proportions, nice ear carriage which sit well to cheek, good filling and complimented with a dark eye. Nice length of neck leading onto an evenly balanced front where she has a good lay of shoulder this is met with a nice return of upper arm, elbows are close, she stands straight on compact feet. Nice topline with a slight bounce on the move but to be expected of one at this age. Pleasing croup, with good tailset. Hindquarters are proportioned well, with good first thigh, and nice length of second thigh. At present when stood she is a little straight in stifle but she doesn’t show this when moving as she uses what she has well on the move. At times in movement, she was a little too exuberant which broke her stride and made her look uncoordinated, but at her age this can be forgiven, when settled sound in all directions. BPB and BPIS, definitely one to watch as she should do well in her show career.

Puppy Bitch (0)

Junior Bitch (1)

1^st Orr’s Tikaram Brown Sugar – just over a year old, a nice sized bitch with an outline which is pleasing to the eye. Nice substance and weight, however seems a bit loose in body still which is to be expected as she has not matured yet. Well proportion head, dark eyes and pleasing stop, would like a little more fill to enhance her expression. Nice length and strength to neck which leads onto a good lay of shoulder at present as still developing but she has a tendency to stand a little 10 to 2 at times in front. Brisket of good depth, strengthening topline. Short croup with a nice tail set and carriage. Rear angles are well balanced, good width to first thing with bend of stifle to a strong second thigh, strong hocks which she uses well with nice drive. Considered for RCC but just missed out due to her maturity, but definitely one to watch.

Special Yearling Bitch (0)

Graduate Bitch (0)

Post Graduate Bitch (0)

Limit Bitch (3,1abs)

1^st Lamberts’ Seittor Cast A Spell JW – around 2 ½ year old with a very showy attitude, smaller type of bitch but compact and solid. Lovely head piece, nice broad skull with correct ear set and carriage, lovely almond shape dark brown eyes. Nice fill to cheek with correct tan and correct substance for her size, strength in muzzle, nose with large open nostrils. Nice neck, with well laid shoulder with a good upper arm her angulation allows pleasing reach on the move. Strong topline, broad croup, rib cage is well sprung with a pleasing undercarriage, correct tail with a nice set. Hindquarters are balanced and gives her good drive on the move, where she was so fluent. Lovely attitude and temperament, pleased to award her BCC, BOS and RBIS.

2^nd Hislop’s Olearia Queen of Clubs – 3 year old bitch, bigger in size than first and in lovely condition. Head of good shape but rounder eyes, correct ears, defined stop, nice length and shape of neck. Balanced in front angles but a little more angle would benefit her. Mature in body, a little too much tuck up detracts her undercarriage. Hindquarters are balanced, similar to front a little more angle would benefit her, however, due to being balanced within herself she moves well and uses all she has. She has nice substance and finished with compact feet. Brought back into challenge for RCC as I felt she was a worthy contender and deserved a chance.

Open Bitch (4, 2abs)

1^st Lambert’s Seittor Voodoo Spell JW – litter sister to winner of limit and again another lovely bitch, a touch bigger than her sister but still very feminine. Lovely head piece, nice size ears which sit well to a nice shaped cheek. Good tan and markings, in lovely condition and nice substance. Calmer character than her sister but still has a good character. Correct neck set on a good lay of shoulder with a nicely balanced return of upper arm, elbows fit nicely to body with a good depth of brisket. Good spring of rib and strong coupling make a strong topline and pleasing undercarriage. Correct tail set, equally balanced in rear angulation. Moves as expected with her balanced angles. Finished off with lovely compact feet. Happy to award her RCC behind her sister just losing out on fluidity in movement on the day when in comparison. On another day I am sure these top honours could be reversed.

2^nd Orr’s Rottsworth Ice Maiden – 7 ½ year old who does not know her age, nor does she show it, such a great get up and go attitude and fabulous temperament. A more substantial bitch but compact with lovely rich tan and in good condition. Nice type of head with well-set ears and dark eyes although slightly rounder, nicely moulded cheeks. Nice neck, a little restricted in reach due to higher lay of shoulder and steeper upper arm. Her rear angles are well angulated with great muscle tone which allow her to drive through with power. Strong well sprung rib with good depth. A really nice bitch to go over and very pleasing on the eye whilst stood in profile.

Veteran Bitch (1,1abs)

Champion Bitch (no entries)

The Daniel Mooney Memorial AV Open Stakes (3,1abs)

1^st Orr’s Tikaram Brown Sugar – see critique in Junior

2^nd Hislop’s Olearia Queen of Clubs – see critique from 2^nd in Limit

Judge: Danielle Maltas (Virlees)