Scottish Kennel Club

Scottish Kennel Club - All Breed Championship Show

Irish Terrier

Friday 15th May 2026

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge at this show. My thanks also go to my stewards, Ms Joanne Bednall and Mrs Hazel Warrener, who kept everything running smoothly throughout the judging.

I had an entry of 23, making a total entry of 24. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to go over this charming breed. My sincere appreciation goes to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their lovely dogs.

DCC: Mr N. & Mrs S. Connell – Ch Sonorra The Godfather

RDCC: Mr N. & Mrs S. Connell – Sonorra Enter The Dragon

BCC: Mr L. & Mr G. Delaney – Ir/Lux Ch Una Von Der Emsmuehle WJW24

RBCC: Mrs C. Chilvers – Apispolb Standing Stones (AI)

BOB: Mr N. & Mrs S. Connell – Ch Sonorra The Godfather

BP: Dr A. Fitler – Dartmoorred Vixen Tor

BV: Mr I. A. Hardman – Int/Sw/Fin/Est Ch Red Lucifer At Bonosue VW

BSB: Mrs K. Goldsworthy – Betirish Kildare On Fire (IMP ESP)

Puppy Dog (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Hardman & Bamber – Bonosue Jack To A King

Nine-month-old puppy, alone in the class, who showed well once settled. Good size and coat for his age, with correct tailset and bend of stifle. Well-balanced head and overall pleasing outline. Just needs time to mature, which he certainly has on his side. Presented in good condition and a worthy winner. Best Dog Puppy.

Junior Dog (1 Entries)

1st: Connell – Sonorra Enter The Dragon

Another excellent quality young masculine dog of 15 months, with a terrific head and near-perfect balance. Large teeth with a correct scissor bite mouth, in good shape and full of quality throughout. Dark eyes, well-carried ears, and a good neck gradually widening into the shoulders. Racy body with fairly sprung ribs, a strong straight back, and a good set of quarters. Correct harsh coat, moved and showed well, and was presented in super condition. Today he had to take a back seat to his sire, but I was thrilled to award him the Reserve CC.

Post Graduate Dog (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Thomas – Montelle All Is Bright At Sunnystone (AI)

Thirteen-month-old with a nice head, large teeth, and a correct scissor bite. Pleasing expression, good coat and colour, with correct loins, legs, and feet. Strong, straight back and fairly sprung ribs. He possesses a most pleasing outline and overall shape, moved and showed well, and was presented in good condition.

Limit Dog (1 Entries)

1st: Chilvers – Apispolb Fleet Street (AI)

Two-year-old lovely dog of nice quality. Pleasing head with large teeth and a correct scissor bite mouth on this masculine dog. Good neck and shoulders, level topline, and a super coat. Substantial body, bone, and quarters. Moved and showed well, and was presented in good condition.

Open Dog (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Connell – Ch Sonorra The Godfather.

My star of the day caught my eye immediately on entering the ring. A 2½-year-old who has already done great things for the breed. Correct size with a super coat and colour, excellent body shape, and full of Irish type and character. Long, lean head with a powerful jaw, dark eyes well filled underneath, and well-placed ears. Large teeth with a correct scissor bite. Slightly heavier than the second, but balanced throughout. Neck of good length, good depth of chest, well ribbed back, straight topline, small feet, excellent tailset, and presented in first-class order. The best mover in the class. Thrilled to award him the CC and Best of Breed, and delighted to see him go on to win Terrier Group 3 under Mrs F. Chapman-King.

2nd: Cooke – Montelle Flash Light To Lionwood

Three-year-old quality smart dog with a very good head and true Irish expression. Excellent front, good topline and tailset. Moved well and showed beautifully. His coat fitted well and he was presented in excellent condition. Very well handled, as always, by this exhibitor.

3rd: Delaney – Ir/Lux Ch Carliams Atomic

Veteran Dog (1 Entries)

1st: Hardman – Int/Sw/Fin/Est Ch Red Lucifer At Bonosue (Re-Imp)

Quality masculine dog of excellent size, eight years young, and one I have judged before at a Breed Club Open Show where I awarded him Reserve Best Dog. Excellent head and eye with a good scissor bite mouth. He still has a lovely outline, good bone, and neat feet. Moves out freely, his coat has a good harsh texture, and he is in lovely condition. Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran in Breed.

Class 11 Puppy Bitch (2 Entries)

1st: Filter – Dartmoorred Vixen Tor

As soon as she entered the ring, this 10-month-old puppy caught my eye. A very promising exhibit with a lovely head and expression; she used her ears well, had a clean front, good bone, and neat feet. She has a good neck, well-laid shoulders, and a strong topline. Her quarters are developing very well, and she was presented in excellent coat and condition. She moved and handled well throughout and certainly has a bright future ahead of her. Awarded Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd: Lovelace – Pliquette Pandora

A 9-month-old puppy of good size, with a well-balanced head of pleasing type and shape. She is nicely made through the body and presented in good order. On the day, she was just outmoved by the winner. I’m confident these two will swap places many times as they mature.

Junior Bitch (2 Entries)

1st: Bamber – Gracie May

A good-sized, feminine bitch, just under 18 months old, with a correct head and very dark eyes. She has ample neck length, a straight topline, and nicely boned legs, with good tail carriage and clean, smooth pads. She moved with purpose and was the best mover in the class.

2nd: Goldsorthy – Betirish Kildare

A 13-month-old youngster of pleasing type, with a good head and well-placed eye and ear. She has a true front, a sound neck and shoulders, a good topline, and is well bodied. She was just not moving as well as the winner on the day.

Post Graduate Bitch (1 Entries)

1st: Chivers – Apispolb Standing Stones (AI)

A very nice type with an elegant outline, this 2-year-old bitch has a pleasing head with dark eyes and well set ears. She has good length of neck and well-laid shoulders, with a flat ribcage and a firm topline, which she held well on the move. She moved freely and with purpose, carrying a correctly set and well-carried tail, giving a lovely overall outline and shape. Her coat is of harsh texture and she was presented in superb condition. I was pleased to award the Reserve CC to this young handler.

Limit Bitch (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Filter – Ghyllslap Limerick

A 4-year-old of good size and overall balance, who scored well throughout. She has a very good head and expression, with a correct front, good bone, and a clean neck flowing into well-placed shoulders. Well bodied, with sound legs and feet, she was presented in a nice coat and good condition. She moved and was handled well both coming and going.

Class OB (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Delaney – Ir/Lux Ch Una Von Der Emsmuehle Wlw24

An excellent, feminine bitch, 3 years old, and a truly top-quality exhibit. Sound as a bell throughout, she has a first-class head and expression, with ears used very well and a well-placed eye. She has a very good front, a first-class neck and shoulders, and a correct topline, with well-turned quarters. Presented in immaculate condition, she moved and was handled to a very high standard. In the challenge for the CC she stood out, and I was delighted to award her the CC and Best Opposite Sex.

2nd: Lovelace – Eata The Great With Brazan

A 2-year-old pleasing exhibit of nice size, with a well-balanced head and good eye and ear placement. She is well bodied, with sound legs and feet, and was presented in good order. She was just outmoved by the winner on the day.

Special Beginners Bitch (1 Entries)

1st: Goldsworthy – Betirish Kildare On Fire (IMP ESP)

Seen 2nd in Junior Bitch, and awarded Best Special Beginners in Breed.

Stephen Randle Goodwin - Lanola