CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Martin McDonnell's Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer, topped an entry of 1,460 breed exhibits when she won Best in Show at the Irish Kennel Club's traditional St Patrick's Day Celtic Winners Championship Show at the National Show Centre at Cloghran, under Philip Behan (Mingfield Chow Chows). Reserve BIS went to Morag, David & Ryan Connolly’s Weimaraner, Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly, handled by Morag. Gain Pet Foods were the main sponsors of the show and they are represented here by John Fox.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Martin McDonnell's Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer won Best in Show at the Irish Kennel Club's traditional St Patrick's Day Celtic Winners Championship Show.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Martin McDonnell is seen here with his BIS winning Mini Smooth Haired Dachshund, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer, judge, Philip Behan, and John Fox of sponsors, Gain Petfoods.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Claire Anne Ahern, of the Pipistrelle Papillons, was the Stakes judge and she chose for her winner, Susan White’s Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot. Runner-up, all the way from Slovakia, was Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, NL Ch, SK Ch & Int Ch Absolut Roan Inish Tullamore Good Stuff.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 CHAMPION STAKES WINNER
Claire Anne Ahern was the Stakes judge and she chose for her winner, Susan White’s Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 JUNIOR STAKES
The Pet Plan Junior Stakes are always a popular addition to the IKC CW show, and in the event, the winner was the Dobermann Pinscher, Rosie O’Rourke and Billy and Josh Henderson’s Roszar Falbrav via Tuwos, handled to the top prize by Billy. Runner up went to Clodagh Fallon’s Pug, Clodana Sparks Will Fly. David Dunne and Tara McLeod represented Allianz, at the show.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 PUPPY STAKES
There was a total of 67 entered in the Puppy Stakes and for her winner, and the IKC CW POTY representative for Easter ’13, Claire Anne Ahern chose Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Boxchon Am I Bovvered at Leorient, handled by wife, Anita Foley. Runner-up was Patsy & Wilma McDevitt’s Long Coat Chihuahua bitch, Brookhaven Believe N Berne at Keenaughts.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 VETERAN STAKES
The first Veteran Stakes of the year saw a delighted Veronica Coutts handle her Wire Fox Terrier, Laurel Boy, to top honours under Claire Anne Ahern. Second was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, handled by Mary Mulvaney.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 VETERAN STAKES WINNER
Veteran Stakes winner was Veronica Coutts' Wire Fox Terrier, Laurel Boy.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 ICP/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year
IKC President Séan Delmar presented the crystal for the Irish Canine Press / Royal Canin Veteran of the Year 2011, and is seen here with Ann (left) and Eamon White and their BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go to Whitandon, who shared the top spot this year with Ger and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch GB & Int Ch Kilconnell Impi Tovorla. Sadly the Hickey’s were not at the show for their presentation. Maria Collins of Royal Canin holds the crystal, and Des Manton represented Irish Canine Press.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Chairman and Best In Show Judge
BIS judge, Philip Behan pictured with IKC Chairman, Evelyn Hurley.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 IKC Dog of the Year 2011 Presentation
Just before he made the final decisions at IKC CW 2012, BIS judge, Philip Behan, made the presentation for IKC Dog of the Year 2011, to James Newman and Séan Carroll, for their Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slo, & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben. IKC Chairman, Evelyn Hurley is also pictured.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 1
Ann Taggart judged several Group 1 breeds and also the group, sending through to the BIS line-up, Colm, Rose and Holly Hastings’ O.E.S. Ch & Am Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream. Alan Matthews handled his homebred Pembroke Corgi, Ch Craigycor Elfwish MIB, to take group 2nd .

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 2
Willie Dobbin judged Group 2. His winner was the Boxer from the Isle of Man, Gemma Anne Stockton’s GB Ch Emjaycee Country Yokel at Kiztok. Group 2nd went to the Ayrshire based Dobermann Pinscher, Marion Cairns’ Supeta’s Secret Wizard at Dronski, handled by Josh Henderson.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 3
Topping Group 3 under Christy Butler of the Ballysax Wheatens, was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s BIS and multi group winning Ch Shillelagh’s Smooth Operator. Second was Morton’s West Highland White Terrier, Havasu Hey Dude, handled by breeder, Ken Crockett.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 4
Winner of Group 4 under Brian Fogarty (Yarabis Afghans) was the eventual BIS winning Miniature Smooth Haired, Martin McDonnell’s Smart Dac Dark N Designer, bred by Suzanne Jamison, who is also pictured with Group 2nd placed Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Christine Bastable’s Ch Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie Jun Ch.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 5
Heading up Group 5 under Liz Wogan, was the Basenji, Victoria Miller’s Scottish based Ch & GB Ch Benkura Take A Chance On Me. Runner up here was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle of Apollo.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 6
Judging Group 6 was Zita Fogarty who chose for her Group 6 winner Eamon Murray’s junior Beagle, Heathergrove Dizzie Gillespie. Group 2nd here was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s BIS winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 7
Morag, David and Ryan Connolly’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly, collected the rosette for Group 7 under Colm Beattie, en route to Reserve Best in Show, while Ken Kennedy handled his Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, to take Group 2nd.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 8
Group 8 was judged by Rita McCarry Beattie, her winner was Chris and Angela Hancock’s Labrador Retriever, Ch & Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats. Runner up was Paudie O’Shea’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Saidbhín She’s Our Native Jun Ch.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 9
Terry Burgess was over from England to judge Group 9 and he sent on to the BIS ring, Stephen Lloyd’s homebred Lhasa Apso, Ch Owenavera All Time Love. Runner up was the Chinese Crested, Justyna Romanowska from Poland’s’ Tangelcrest All Love Telimena.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 GROUP 10
Group 10 was judged by Kenny Stevenson, (Bacchante Afghans & CKCS) and his pick was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s, multi BIS winning Afghan Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch, handled on this occasion by Mary Mulvaney. Second went to Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 IRISH BREEDS GROUP WINNER
There was a special award for Best Irish Breed this year, judged by Jennifer Kealy (Kealdale Wheatens & Airedales) and from all the BOB winners in the native breeds, she chose as her top dog, Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch. Runner up was the Kerry Blue bitch, Edbrios Dolce Vita Jun Ch, owned by Barbara Ferguson, and handled by breeder, Philip O’Brien.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Field Trial Presentation
Chris Hancock, Vice Chairman of the IKC Field Trials committee presents Anthony Reilly with the trophy for his FT Ch Knock Shan Emma, who was Field Trial Retriever of the Year 2011, and also won the IKC Retriever Championship.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Irish Breeds Stand
There is always a well decorated Irish Breeds stand at the St Patrick’s Day Show, displaying old photographs and paintings, with antique memorabilia on Irish breeds. Here, showing the famous trophy donated for the Dublin Blue Terrier by Michael Collins, are members of the Irish Kennel Club staff together with Irish canine artist Louisa Nally (right) and GPC member, Nicky White.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Minority Breeds Cheque
Each year the proceeds of the Minority Breeds show and their auction, held at the show, goes to a chosen charity, and this year they were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for €7,000, for Assistance Dogs for Children with Autism. Secretary, Cathy Delmar, IKC Treasurer, Joan Walsh, June Wall of the Green Star Committee and Colm Beattie, Chairman of the Green Star Committee hold the cheque, and are seen here with other members of the Minority Breeds committee, Junior Handling representatives, and a family who have found their black Labrador assistance dog a life saver for their son.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Obedience
Sean Meehan (Drumconrath Training Centre representative) is seen here with Michelle Boyle with her Groenendael Abylity Stella Atra, Adele Flood with her Groenendael, Abylity Quite Cool and Anne Bailie with her Groenendael, Abylity Quietly Softly. All three were awarded the Irish Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Award on their first attempt. IKC Vice Chairman, John Walsh is also pictured.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Obedience Team
Cathy McGuinness and Valerie McPhillips of Dublin North Training Club, who helped train dogs and handlers to win their Canine Good Citizens awards in 2011 are seen here with Sean Meehan of Drumcondrath Training Centre and IKC President, Séan Delmar. Those who completed the course were introduced to the ringside during the show.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility
There was a great turn out for Agility at the IKC CW show, always popular with the general public too, but most of all with the dogs and their fit owners. These enthusiasts compete at most of the championship events, rain hail or shine, and happily this St Patrick’s Day, it was ‘shine’ if a little sharp as well.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Agility

CELTIC WINNERS '12
Puppy Love

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Tara Fitzpatrick has given a pet home to ‘Ted’ who was the Dundalk track qualifier, who tragically lost his sight just a few weeks after the Dundalk qualifying show. However, as is obvious, Ted has a loving home for his retirement, so his story has a happy ending.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Barry Coleman, Welfare manager for the Irish Greyhound Board, makes a presentation to Tina McCrane of the Longford Greyhound track for hosting no fewer than 27 retired greyhounds at the show at Longford, the biggest entry of the contest. Séan Delmar made the introductions.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Michael McCarthy and Colm Hastings from Cork were cheering on the Cork greyhound with a few choice remarks about their local competition!!!

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Limerick track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Kilkenny track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Shelbourne Park track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Clonmel track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Enniscorthy track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Newbridge track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Drumbo Park track qualifier

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
On the move

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Some of the show folk to mentor on the day included Ger Cox from Limerick, June Wall from Slane, Anita Foley Duggan from Kilkenny, Catherine Kelly from Donegal, John Kehoe from Enniscorthy, Stephanie Robertson from Navan and Maudie Burke from Tralee. They were there to support their earlier charges and there was great competition and cheering amongst them.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Judge John Kelly

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
John Hartigan is more readily recognized with his Rockenhart Terriers, but here he was trying to catch the judge’s eye with his handling skills with the Limerick finalist, Dennis O’Malley’s Ballyhannon.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
June Wall (Everready Rottweilers and Poodles) was the mentor for the finalist from her nearest home track of Mullingar, Deirdre Barry’s Hiskinstown Dude.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
A rather spectacular crystal trophy was to be won outright by the winner of the Retired Greyhound of the Year 2011, courtesy of sponsors Gain and the IKC.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
The Irish Kennel Club and the Irish Greyhound Board joined forces a while ago to promote the welfare of retired greyhounds, and during the year, at each course throughout Ireland, a ‘show’ heat took place for racing ‘veterans’ to compete for a place in the finals at the IKC Celtic Winners St Patrick’s Day show. 19 finalists were judged by Irish Wolfhound and hound specialist, John Kelly. Barry Coleman, Welfare Manager for the Irish Greyhound Board presents the trophy for the Retired Greyhound of the Year 2011, the Enniscorthy representative, Clearview Kelly, to his young owner/handler, Master Evan Flynn. They are seen here with (front row l-r ) Ian Mansell of sponsors, Gain Pet Foods, Evan’s brother, who trains the dog, runner up the Drumbo Park winner, Margaret Campbell’s Staghall Blues and Nick Hammond of the IKC. (From left at back – John Kehoe who mentored the winner at the show, John Fox of Gain, IKC President, Séan Delmar, Barry Coleman, John Kelly, who judged the dogs on the day, and Willie Rigney, also of Gain Pet Foods.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 Retired Greyhond of the Year
Lynda Cuthbert was one of the show ‘mentors’ for the visiting greyhounds, who each had someone from the show to look after them and show them the ropes. Lynda Matthews of Ailesbury Whippets and Borzois is seen here with her charge, the Harold’s Cross stadium qualifier, Des Smith’s Andy’s Billy.

CELTIC WINNERS '12 BEST IN SHOW
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Papillon, Ch GB Ger Slov Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, Champion of Champions 2011 and IKC Dog of the Year ’11, handled by James took BIS at the CCC International under Marie Hamill, who gave Reserve BIS to Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch. Also pictured is Rosemary Daly Meehan of sponsors, Connolly’s Redmills.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
James Newman and Séan Carroll’s Papillon, Ch GB Ger Slov Mont & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, pictured with judge Marie Hamill. Also pictured is Rosemary Daly Meehan of sponsors, Connolly’s Redmills.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Marie Hamill’s Best Baby Puppy in Show awar winner was the Chow Chow, Olive Taylor’s Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Puppy in Show from the ten puppy group winners was the Shih Tzu, Plenard My Dad’s A Super Hero, owned by Philomena & Paddy Leonard and daughters, Aisling and Blaithnaid. Marie Hamill gave the runner up spot to the Leonberger, Mandy Moore’s Leokings Premiere Attraction, handled by Donal O’Donoghue.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Best Veteran in Show under Marie Hamill was Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch Aust Int Rom & Rom Vet Ch Padtheway Notorious with Runner up to Emma, Frank & Bette Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Gunhills Venus in Blue Jeans Over Abinvale.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes was the Pomeranian, Komyakova & Peeyachaiprapha's Multi Ch Fon's Flying To Dan-Star-Kom.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Taking first place in the Junior Stakes was Maureen and John Jnr. Byrne's Tibetan Terrier, Siddhartha Judide For Ger, with Angela Quinlan's Maltese, Zumarnik Thumbelina runner-up.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 VETERAN STAKES
Eamon and Ann White's BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon was the Veteran Stakes winner.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 at CCC under Mrs Stella Clarke was David and Morag Connolly and Judith Gregory’s Border Collie, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Tonkory Move Over to Huntly, with Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless’ Schipperke, GB Ch Monterrez Jingle Belle Fot Hantreved, 2nd.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 2
Juan Naveda Carrero from Spain judged Group 2, and his winner was Tríona Ní Shé’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller at Ruholfia Jun Ch, with second place to Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain the Brave.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 3
The eventual Reserve BIS winning Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s multi Group & BIS winning Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator Jun Ch, topped Group 3 under Bojan Matakovic from Croatia, who gave Brady’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Macfinn Tievnaman, 2nd place.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 4
Ramune Kazlauskaite from Lithuania’s Group 4 winner was Lesley Patton’s Standard Wire Haired Dachshund, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars, with David Walsh & Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Long Haired, Walpines Brandy Cream, runner-up.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 5
Maria Ceccarelli from Italy judged Group 5 where her winner was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife, Anita. Runner up spot went to Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch & Multi Ch Tamon Del Biaggio, handled by son, Adam.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 6
Group 6 was also judged by Ramune Kazlauskaite, who gave the rosette to Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthur’s Legacy, with, in second, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, Druimderg Fire And Ice Jun Ch, handled and owned by Lydia Cooper and her daughter Rebecca.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 7
Mary O’Donoghue of the well known Philipstown Labradors judged Group 7, where her winner was the English Setter, Aidan McKiernan’s Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, whilst Mick Cooper handled his and wife, Cathy’s, Bracco Italiano, Sh Ch Primo Petruccio, for the 2nd rosette.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 8
Serbian judge, Nemanja Jovanovic judged Group 8, and his 1st place rosette went to Joe Caulfield and Joanna Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & CIE Fynder On Shifting Ground, with Stanley Loughlin’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Waldheim Draig Coch Jun Ch, handled by his granddaughter, reserve.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 9
Branislav Rajic, from Slovenia, judged Group 9 and his winner was the eventual BIS winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB Ger Slov Mont Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, whilst Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Double Act, was second.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 10
The winner of Group 10 under Dusan Paunovic from Serbia was the Irish Wolfhound from Slovakia, Petra Tomasovicova’s Irish Wolfhound bitch, much titled Ch, NL Ch, SK Ch Absolut Roan Inish Tullamore Good Stuff, whilst Michael Western’s Saluki, Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Salib, was runner-up.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 TROPHY TABLE

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 MAIN RING

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 INFORMATION SCREEN

COMBINED CANINE CLUB INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
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COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - PUP OF THE YEAR
Having won the IKC Showdog Awards 2011 Finals at the Crowne Plaza in February under Nina Karlsdotter, Ashling Connolly’s homebred Bichon Frisé, Ashmair Double Act, was crowned Combined Canine Club Pup of the Year under Croatian judge, Bojan Matakovic, whose name was the first out of the hat. Now designated the ‘Gain POTY’ as the new sponsor is Gain Pet Food, ‘Beau’ who started 2012 needing to take just one more Green Star over the age of 15 months to clinch his Irish crown, took that vital win at IKC Celtic Winners in March, compounding it the previous day at CCC International under Michael Forte, just to be sure, so is now an Irish Champion as well as a Junior Champion. With 9 group placings last year, including two Group 1st and a BIS 3rd, he already has a CC & BIS from the Northern and Midland Bichon Club Show, and a RCC from Belfast last year. He had qualified for the POTY finals at Fermoy International in May ’11 under Donal Neally. Ashling and Beau are seen here with l-r: Willie Rigney and John Fox of Gain Pet Food, Judge Bojan Matakovic, Jean Lawless, representing CCC International Media Partners, Our Dogs, and John Walsh, President of Combined Canine Club, and Master of ceremonies for the evening.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - PUP OF THE YEAR
Ashling Connolly’s homebred Bichon Frisé, Ashmair Double Act, was crowned Combined Canine Club Pup of the Year under Croatian judge, Bojan Matakovic.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - RUNNER-UP
Runner up to the POTY was Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Blueagean Oracle of Apollo, who had qualified for the event under Chris Laverty at Clonmel Ch Show

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - 3RD
Cathy and Sean Lydon’s Tibetan Terrier, Tripitaka Bite The Bullet, was the f qualifier for CCC’s Xmas Open Show last December under Maudie Burke.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - 4TH
Finishing 4th in the POTY 2011 was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. He qualified at last year’s IKC Celtic Winners Show on St Patrick’s Day under Eddie Patterson.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - 5TH
Yvonne Cannon qualified her homebred Shih Tzu, Cloughlea Dare To Believe, under Ann Taggart at Hibernian Ch Show last May

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - 6TH
Sue Welch’s Pointer, Moulou Minstrel, was the Limerick POTY qualifier under International all breeds judge Ann Cuthbert, handled by Aisling Robertson

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - 7TH
The homebred Lakeland Terrier, Megacant Tradesman, owned by John Canty, took 7th place on the night having qualified at Kilkenny under Rita McCarry-Beattie.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 - 8TH
Lynda Cuthbert Matthews handled her Whippet, homebred Ailesbury Ghost King, owned with husband, Colin, to win the Puppy Stakes at Bangor last August under judge June Wall.

COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR 2011 Celebration
Ashling Connolly’s Dad, John, just couldn’t resist celebrating his daughter’s Bichon’s win whilst her Mum, Mary holds the trophy and judge, Bojan, displays the rosette. Wonder what time John made it to bed???

BANBRIDGE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Colm, Rose & Holly Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, was Best in Show under Séan Carroll, at Banbridge Championship Show where Reserve BIS was Lynda and Colin Matthews and Don Foran’s Whippet, Courthill Catch A Shadow.

BANBRIDGE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Colm, Rose & Holly Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, was Best in Show under Séan Carroll, at Banbridge Championship Show.

BANBRIDGE '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show winner was the Chow Chow, Olive Taylor’s Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian, with Runner up to Emilo Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, Navarrem The Delinquent.

BANBRIDGE '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show winner was the Chow Chow, Olive Taylor’s Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian.

BANBRIDGE '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes at Banbridge under Evelyn Hurley, Giant Schnauzer, Ch Jafrak Secret Venture, owned by Charmaine McKay and Sally Burns. Runner up was the Borzoi, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Ch Donskoi Asmodey.

BANBRIDGE '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes at Banbridge under Evelyn Hurley, Giant Schnauzer, Ch Jafrak Secret Venture, owned by Charmaine McKay and Sally Burns.

BANBRIDGE '12 PUPPY STAKES
Evelyn Hurley judged the Puppy Stakes and from an entry of 59, her winner was the Shar Pei, owned, bred and handled by Tracy Shelly, Zaralee Gotta Lotta Nerve, while Runner up was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier bitch, Shillelagh Port Vino.

BANBRIDGE '12 PUPPY STAKES
Evelyn Hurley judged the Puppy Stakes and her winner was the Shar Pei, owned, bred and handled by Tracy Shelly, Zaralee Gotta Lotta Nerve.

BANBRIDGE '12 VETERAN STAKES
Evelyn Hurley also judged the Veteran Stakes, and the winner was the Siberian Husky, Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case, whilst Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, handled by Mary Mulvaney, was second.

BANBRIDGE '12 VETERAN STAKES
Evelyn Hurley judged the Veteran Stakes, and her winner was the Siberian Husky, Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1, Liz Robinson, was the eventual Best in Show winning Old English Sheepdog, Colm & Rose Hastings’ Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, with, in 2nd place, the German Shepherd bitch, Besondere Hope owned by John Perry and Pauline Sewell.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 2
Specialist Josef Mravik gave the Rottweiler, Christopher Baillie’s Vorzeigen Iron Maiden Jun Ch, the top spot in Group 2, with Ivan McClean’s Black Russian Terrier, Ch Free Choice Czarevich Gosha, in 2nd place.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 3
Josey Foley’s Group 3 winner was Ger and Laura Cox’s Bull Terrier, Megaville Plenty More, while 2nd was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Shillelagh Vasco De Gamma.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 4
Ros Rawson judged Group 4, where her winner was Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend Jun Ch, while Runner up was Suzanne Jamison’s Miniature Smooth, Ch Barisse Spreads The Magic with Smartdac Jun Ch, handled Martin McDonnell.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 5
Chris Cathcart’s Group 5 winner was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Ch Lux Rom Bul Bul Grand Ch & Int Ch Tamon Del Biaggio, handled by son, Adam whilst second was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow Ch Hiswin Captivating Star.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 6
The Basset, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthur’s Legacy, won Group 6 under Dick Rutten from The Netherlands, with the Beagle, Fergal Knox’s Timamso Texas Jun Ch, runner up.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 7
Dick Rutten also judged Group 7, and his winner here was the German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose Jun Ch, handled by Tom Mervyn and co owned with his wife, Annie. Sue Welch’s Pointer, Moulou Minstrel at Hookwood, handled by Aisling Robertson, took Group 2nd.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 8
Juan Vidal Montera from Spain judged Group 8 where he found his winner in Colm Beattie, wife Rita, and breeder Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel bitch, Boduf Divine. Group 2nd was the Golden Retriever, Emma, Frank & Bette Archibald’s homebred Abinvale Mystic River Jun Ch, handled on the day by Cathy Neill.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 9
Juan Vidal Montera also judged Group 9, and here his winner was James Newman’s Papillon, Ch GB Ger Slov Mont Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, and taking Group 2nd was Cathy & Sean Lydon’s Tibetan Terrier, homebred Tripitaka Cruze Control Jun Ch, handled by Cathy.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 10
Group 10 judge was Kresten Scheel from Denmark, whose winner was the eventual Res BIS winning Whippet, Lynda and Colin Matthews & Don Foran’s Courthill Catch A Shadow, with the Saluki, Michael Western’s Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Salib, repeating his CCC win with Grp 2.

BANBRIDGE '12 GROUP 10 / RBIS WINNER
Group 10 judge was Kresten Scheel from Denmark, whose winner was the eventual Res BIS winning Whippet, Lynda and Colin Matthews & Don Foran’s Courthill Catch A Shadow.

BANBRIDGE '12 JUDGES

BANBRIDGE '12 PRESENTATION
Heather Milliken and Iris Finley are stalwarts for several clubs, providing and serving the most fantastic home baked goodies for the Judges’ reception. (The press often get a cake or two as well!). Banbridge decided to thank these two ladies for the great spread they laid on during the day for judges, committee etc, and before the finale, they asked the BIS judge, Séan Carroll to present them with two lovely flowers arrangement, a fitting thank you for their work.

BANBRIDGE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Taking BIS at Fermoy International Ch Show under Michael Forte was the Pomeranian, Multi Ch Fon’s Flying To Dan-Star-Kom, owned by Lyudmilla Komyakova and breeder S Peeyachaipraapha, handled by Justin Carroll. Reserve BIS was the well known Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly’s Ch Ashmair Double Act Jun Ch.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Taking BIS at Fermoy International Ch Show under Michael Forte was the Pomeranian, Multi Ch Fon’s Flying To Dan-Star-Kom, owned by Lyudmilla Komyakova and breeder S Peeyachaipraapha, handled by Justin Carroll.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Taking BIS at Fermoy International Ch Show under Michael Forte was the Pomeranian, the Multi Ch Fon’s Flying To Dan-Star-Kom, owned by Lyudmilla Komyakova and breeder S Peeyachaipraapha, handled by Justin Carroll.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Puppy in Show under Michael Forte was the Shar Pei, Tracy Shelly’s Zaralee Gotta Lotta Nerve, with Florence Fahy and Joe Shire’s Lhasa Apso, Bentarsna PS I Love You, 2nd.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Puppy in Show under Michael Forte was the Shar Pei, Tracy Shelly’s Zaralee Gotta Lotta Nerve.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BIS judge, Michael Forte judged Best Baby Puppy in Show and he chose the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Gadsby & Ellingford’s Afterglow Chunkey Monkey, for his winner with Elaine Fitzpatrick’s Golden Retriever, Willowlawn Limelight, runner-up.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes under Marleen Collins, was Joan Duffus’ Samoyed, Ch Am Ch McMagic’s The Candy Man, with runner up to Lynda and Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Winner of the Champion Stakes under Marleen Collins, was Joan Duffus’ Samoyed, Ch Am Ch McMagic’s The Candy Man.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the Junior Stakes this year under Marleen Collins, was Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel, Bimbik’s Graziella for Richley, while Runner up was Emilio Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, homebred, Irish Legend of Navarrem.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Topping the Junior Stakes this year under Marleen Collins, was Ralph Dunne’s Clumber Spaniel, Bimbik’s Graziella for Richley.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 1
Judging group 1 was Alec McKinlay from Zambia, and his winner was Jonathan Doody’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Amberslade Aurora Jun Ch, with the German Shepherd, Bronwen Stewart & George Flanagan’s Kashbeara Balto Jun Ch, 2nd.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 2
Group 2 winner under Pam Douglas from New Zealand was Barri & Maud Orr’s homebred Rottweiler, Tikaram Rolling Stone, with Sally and Howard Tonk’s Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled by Dione Fitzsimons, taking 2nd place.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 3
Elly Weijenborg-Weggemans from the Netherlands; gave Group 3 to Ann Taylor’s Border Terrier, Ch Taylortay Howgate Wonder Jun Ch, while Group 2nd went to Gary and Susan Johnson’s, Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Swed Ch Seamrog Cactus Lime at Garsayno.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds of Group 4 were also judged by Elly Weijenborg-Weggemans and her winner here was Mary and Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s Miniature Wire Haired, Ch & Gib Ch Alpheratz Francesco Jun Ch with the runner up spot to Stella Moore’s Miniature Long, Larkhund Rising Star at Rickanndach.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 5
The eventual BIS winning Pomeranian, Mesdames Komyakova & Peeyachaiprapha’s Multi Ch Fon’s Flying To Dan-Star-Kom, won Group 5 under Katarzyna Fiszdon from Poland, who gave 2nd place to Kate Harbinson’s Pharaoh Hound, Ch Enigma Quite A Showgirl for Actolia, handled by Michael Western.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 6
Diogo Ramalho from Portugal judged group 6 and found his winner in the Cozens’ PBGV, Nykarth Knowitall at Ballyadeen, with the second spot to Irene Walsh’s Beagle, Timamso Eloise, first top group honours for both these dogs.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 7
Winning Group 7 under Henric Fryckstrand from Sweden, was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Thendara Jefferson Among Rohanmor Jun Ch with 2nd in the group to Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 8
Erwin Deutscher from Austria judged Group 8 where his winner was Colm Beattie, wife Rita, Jason Lyn and Andy Yau’s American Cocker Spaniel, Ch & GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, whilst Brian and Liam Moran’s Flat Coated Retriever, Sh Ch Almanza Something Excellent Jun Ch, handled by Brian, was 2nd.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 9
Ricki Gouws, from South Africa judged Group 9, and her winner was the eventual reserve BIS winning Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly’s Ch Ashmair Double Act, and taking the runner-up spot, James Newman’s big winning Papillon, Ch GB Ger Slov Mont Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 10
Diogo Ramalho judged Group 10 and his winner was Kathleen & John Kelly’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Finn of Nutstown, handled by Michael Daly, with Lorraine Harvey’s Borzoi, Albaneiler Belisima, in the group 2 position.

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 1
Puppy 1: Collie Bearded COALACRE LADY LIBERTY (Ms A J Lattimer)
Puppy 2: Old English Sheepdog SHAGGYLANDS CLASS ACT (Mesdames O & A Cahill)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 2
Puppy 1: Shar Pei ZARALEE GOTTA LOTTA NERVE (Ms. T Shelly)
Puppy 2: Black Russian Terrier ZUNDA BALALAIKA (Ivan Mcclean)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 3
Puppy 1: Fox Terrier Smooth Haired SHILLELAGH PORT VINO (Mr Ross Delmar)Puppy
2: Irish Terrier MEGACANT COPPER FACE JACK (Mr J & Mr J Canty & Harty)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 4
Puppy 1: Dachshund Wire Haired Miniature RIOBAN FELT FINNISH FOR KMAI (Ms K & Miss K Kelly)
Puppy 2: Dachshund Long Haired Miniature KAISIRIN BIANCO V.DESARO (Jeann Mac Clancy)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 5
Puppy 1: Keeshond LYNTOVA LEGEND HAS IT (B & M Carroll)
Puppy 2: American Akita MAMORU BREAKING DAWN (Mr. R & Mrs. M Weafer)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 6
Puppy 1: Rhodesian Ridgeback ROTTZRIDGE HOT TA TROT (Mr G & Mrs J Anthony)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 7
Puppy 1: German Short Haired Pointer SARSCOTTAH STERLING (Miss L Gillen)
Puppy 2: Hungarian Vizsla DUNACONRI ATTILA (Mrs S Cowburn-O'Sullivan)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 8
Puppy 1: Spaniel English Springer PEASBLOSSOM JEZEBEL (Mr B & Mr G Beattie & Osborne)
Puppy 2: Spaniel Cocker SAIDHBHIN STRANDSEND (Mr. P.& Mrs. M O'Shea)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 9
Puppy 1: Lhasa Apso BENTARSNA PS I LOVE YOU (Miss F Rev J. Fahey & Shire)
Puppy 2: Poodle Standard SARNIA MAGIC ONCE MORE AT VALENTINE (Mr & Mrs. V. & Mr. & Mrs. S.Burns Coghlan)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 PUPPY GROUP 10
Puppy 1: Whippet RUSHDEN BLACK CAVIAR (Ms J & Miss T Duke & Gill)
Puppy 2: Saluki ULMARRA KAUKAB DJAAL LHILAL (Ms L Dunn)

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JUDGES

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 Playtime

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 MUNSTER SPITZ BIS

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JAPANESE SPITZ BIS

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JAPANESE SPITZ GSB

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JAPANESE SPITZ GSD

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JAPANESE SPITZ BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 JAPANESE SPITZ BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

FERMOY INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Sean Knight of the Mynight Airedales was the BIS judge and his eventual winner was a delighted Aidan McKiernan with his English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye. Just turned 7 years old, ‘Bailey’ is a regular in Group 7, with four placings so far this year from the five shows we have had. Group 3rd at IKC Celtic Winners, he won the group at the Combined International at Easter, took Group 4th at Fermoy, and today, his second group and now BIS, a great achievement for ‘Bailey’ who is currently Top Group 7 on the ICP Leaderboard and who went on to take his 1st CC at SKC a few weeks later. Reserve to ‘Bailey’ was the Wire Fox Terrier, Blackdale Supreme, owned and bred by Harry O’Donoghue. ‘Rick’ has already taken 2 BIS wins, late last year at Cloghran Ch show where he also won the Puppy Stakes, and following on at DDSS at Christmas with his second BIS in succession.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Sean Knight of the Mynight Airedales was the BIS judge and his winner was a delighted Aidan McKiernan with his English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
South Tipperary’s Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by the BIS judge, Sean Knight, and he found his winner in Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 4 months old Whippet, bitch puppy, Mossbawnhill How Bout I Be Me; today was ‘Ember’s’ second show. Runner up was June & Andy Cairns’ Dobermann, Dronskoi’s Adonis, handled by Josh Henderson.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by the BIS judge, Sean Knight, and he found his winner in Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 4 months old Whippet, bitch puppy, Mossbawnhill How Bout I Be Me.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes with 41 competing under Vincent O’Brien saw victory for Clodagh Fallon’s homebred Pug, Ch Clodana Serenity Belle Jun Ch; ’Bella’, who celebrated her 2nd birthday just two days earlier, was Annual Champion last year and was Group 2nd at Limerick last August. Runner up was Triona Ní Shé’s Dobermann, Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller at Ruholfia Jun Ch, who has been successful on trips abroad as well as on home ground.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Clodagh Fallon’s homebred Pug, Ch Clodana Serenity Belle Jun Ch saw victory under judge Vincent O’Brien.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Vincent O’Brien judged all the Stakes classes, and first in Puppy Stakes from 49 entries was the yellow Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Imelda May, just 7 months old, homebred by Mary and Martin O’Donoghue; she had won the Puppy Bitch Class at the Lab Club of N I Ch Show on her Ch debut and was handled by Martin.. Runner-up was William Totton’s Lhasa Apso, Fabiana Party Rocker; ‘Joe’ also homebred, was on his first weekend out.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Vincent O’Brien judged the Stakes classes, and first was the yellow Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Imelda May, just 7 months old, homebred by Mary and Martin O’Donoghue.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 VETERAN STAKES
Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, piloted as usual by Mary Mulvaney, took more points for the ICP/Royal Canin Veteran Leaderboard under Vincent O’Brien, with victory in the Veteran Stakes. Second place went Ger and Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch Kilconnell Cheekie Tovorla.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 BRACE STAKES
Vincent O’Brien also judged the Brace Stakes, and his winners were the Giant Schnauzer duo ‘Sev’ and ‘George’ owned by Angela Willis and handled by daughter, Emma. Half brother and sister, Jannem Munire and Ch Jannem Boy George, also won at Banbridge just a few weeks ago.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 1
American judge, Mrs J Turnage-Nahikian, judged group 1, awarding top honours to David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Diamond at Davdeir, a former POTY qualifier and a group regular, with 2nd place to Paul, Jean and Kelly Lawless Schipperke, GB Ch Monterrez Jingle Belle for Hantreved, G4 the previous day.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 2
Diogo Ramalho from Portugal judged Group 2 where his winner was the Rottweiler, Lucian Sturza’s Rom & Bul Ch Gana Von Bel Mondo Jun Ch, handled by David Gaffney but pictured with Lucien. This was his first group placing. In second place was Ann and Austin Long Doyle’s St Bernard Long Haired, Ch Il Divo Roly by Longsdyle Jun Ch.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 3
Topping Group 3 under Jesus Pastor from Spain, known for his Alborada Westies, and he sent through the eventual RBIS winning Wire Fox, Harry O’Donoghue’s Blackdale Supreme, with runner-up to Marion and Roy Gregg’s young Airedale bitch, Bambusa Dream Model, who later in the month was the BCC winner at SKC.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 4
Judging Group 4 was Breed specialist, Margaret Turner from GB, judged Group 4, and here Gerry McFaul was victorious with his homebred Long Haired bitch, Dachville Classical Blend; ‘Cassie’ having recently won her first CC at the Long Haired Dachshund Club Show. Peter Wheatland handled his Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Pinedax Millie Two Shoes, to take G.2nd.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 5
Diogo Ramalho also judged Group 5, where his winner was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Scandinavian import, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, 3rd Top Group 5 last year, with James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, runner-up IKC Dog of the Year 2011, in the runner-up spot.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 6
Alex McKinlay judged Group 6, finding his winner in Gwen Huikeshoven’s Tarmachan Albanwr, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, bred by Fiona Buchanan and partner M McLaren, and handled by Fiona to a first group placing. In second place was Danny Gamble’s Dalmatian, Cannabee Commander at Mullaboy.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 7
Wendy Bentley, judged Group 7 and her winner’s rosette went to the BIS winning English Setter, Aidan McKiernan’ Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye. Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Karliver Dusky Rose, Group winner at Banbridge, was Group 2nd handled by Tom.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 8
Mr S Pereira’s winner in Group 8 was the Irish Water Spaniel, Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s multi group & BIS winning Sh Ch CIE Fynder On Shifting Ground, joint top 3rd in the group last year, with the Harvey & Merill partnership’s Labrador Retriever, Gostwyck I Spy Linjor, handled by Sue Merrill in second spot.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 9
New Zealander Pam Douglas officiated Group 9 where her winner was George and daughter, Georgina Corneille’s Finnish bred Tibetan Terrier, Ch Falamandus New Name for Lilasong Jun Ch; a first group win for this dog handled by George on the day. Florence Fahy’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Kutani Replay Bentarsna, owned in partnership with Joe Shire, took second place.

SOUTH TIPPERARY '12 GROUP 10
Alex McKinlay’s was in charge of Group 10, choosing the Borzoi, Lorraine Harvey’s Albaneiler The Mabinogion, for his winner. Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s dual CC winning Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir, who was BIS here last year, took Group 2nd.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Marleen Collins was the Best in Show judge at Newtownards on a wild and windy, wet and cold, Sunday 13th May, and from her line-up, she chose for her winner, Joyce Manton’s Italian imported Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Int Ch Hopscoptch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, handled by husband, Des, thus making history for the breed in Ireland, this being a first ever BIS at an all breed Ch show for an Aussie. ‘Gaby’ had earlier won her second group under Erica Bakker van de Woestijne, a collie breeds specialist from The Netherlands who had also judged the breed. Reserve BIS was the Papillon, James Newman’s top winning Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, who coped so well with the conditions for such a tiny dog. ‘Ruben’ had won Group 9 under UK Toy specialist, Peter Jolley.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Marleen Collins was the Best in Show judge at Newtownards on a wild and windy, wet and cold, Sunday 13th May, and from her line-up, she chose for her winner, Joyce Manton’s Italian imported Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Int Ch Hopscoptch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, handled by husband, Des.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by Marleen Collins and she had a good number of ‘babies’ to chose from, all going through their paces like seasoned veterans, despite the wind and rain. The eventual winner was the Boxer, John Francis’ Rathbride Final Fantasy, with Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian, who was BBPIS at Banbridge, 2nd.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
From 18 entries in the Champion Stakes, Philip Behan awarded the winner’s rosette to James Newman and ‘Ruben’, Ch, GB, Slo, Ger & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, the Papillon, RBIS on the day, and last year’s winner of the Champion of Champion finals. Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, ‘Flint’ recently BIS at Working/Pastoral Breeds of Wales, and handled by wife, Anita, was 2nd.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
In the Champion Stakes, Philip Behan awarded the winner’s rosette to James Newman and ‘Ruben’, Ch, GB, Slov, Ger & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, the Papillon.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 PUPPY STAKES
Philip Behan judged all the Stakes at Newtownards, and from 41 entries in the Puppy Stakes his winner was Sally Burns and Mary Coghlan’s white Standard Poodle bitch, Sarnia Magic Once More at Valentine, already a multiple Green Star winner, with the runner-up spot going to Paul Keenan & Darren Griffin’s Boxer dog, Jamarow Northern Star.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 VETERAN STAKES
Philip Behan judged the Veteran Stakes and victory for Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan, Ch Kazdanavad Karlo Rossi put him clear at the head of the ICP/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year Leaderboard. In second place was Veronica Coutts’ Wire Fox Terrier, Laural Boy.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 BRACE STAKES
Philip Behan’s Brace Stakes winner was another for Angela and Emma Willis’ Giant Schanuzer duo, Ch Jannem Boy George Jun Ch and Jannem Munire, brother and sister from a repeat mating, and now with a great collection of red rosettes from these stakes.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 1
Joyce Manton’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Int Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, handled by Des Manton, won Group 1 under Netherlands judge, Mrs Erica Bakker-van de Woestijne; ‘Gaby’ was the group winner last year Bray, where she had won the Ch Stakes a year previously, and today went on to Best in Show. Marie & Norman Magill’s Rough Collie, Camanna Coloured Confetie at Beltra Jun Ch was runner-up.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 2
The Bullmastiff, Watercress Wacky Paddy at Galteeview Jun Ch, owned by Patrick Murphy, headed up Group 2 under Danish judge, Svend Lovenkjaer, a first Group win for both dog and owner, with Ivan McClean’s Black Russian Terrier, Ch Free Choice Czarevich Gosha Jun Ch, repeating his Banbridge placing in 2nd spot.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 3
Cara Davani’s Kerry Blue, Kebulak Dirty Harry Jun Ch, handled by Cathy Neill, won Group 3 under Mieke Jansen-Kalshoven from The Netherlands, a prelude to taking a first CC, BOB and G4 the following week at SKC. In second place was Ron Farrelly’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ronstaff Show Dancer, who was to go on the following week to claim her title, en route to winning the group and BIS 3.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 4
Group 4 was judged by Ellen Blackburn well known for her Stargang Dachshunds, and she awarded top spot to Gerry McFaul’s multi CC winning Long Haired bitch, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend Jun Ch, who then went on to BIS 4. Runner-up was Lukasz Pawlowski’s Wire Haired Kaninchen, Playboy Nes Gwadiana, from Poland, handled here by Mary Allen.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 5
Marie Bailey’s Group 5 winner was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Taylorian Showgirl Jun Ch, ‘Chow Pup of the Year 2011’; ‘Lola’s’ taking a first group placing, and also claiming her Irish title as she is now over 15 months. James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, runner up IKC Dog of the Year 2011 to her Papillon kennelmate, Ruben, took 2nd place; ‘Victoria’ is currently top Group 5 on the Leaderboard, a title she won last year.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 6
Australian Graham Ellis judged Group 6, finding his winner in Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior; ‘Tyler’ a BIS and multi group winner. Runner-up was Danny Gamble’s Dalmatian, Cannabee Commander at Mullabuoy, repeating his South Tipp placing.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 7
Topping Group 7 under Marie Bailey was Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, handled on the day by William Dobbin Jnr, following on from his Group and BIS win at South Tipperary. In second place and repeating her second place at Fermoy Int was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear at Beechillawn Jun Ch.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 8
Ger Philpott’s Group 8 winner was Chris & Angela Hancock’s Labrador Retriever, Ch & Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats Jun Ch, handled by Chris, to add to his Group victory at the IKC Celtic Winners show back in March. Runner-up was Joe Caulfield & Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch CIE Fynder On Shifting Ground Jun Ch, Group winner at CCC Int and South Tipperary.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 9
Popular English judge Peter Jolley judged Group 9, awarding the winner’s rosette to James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Slov, Ger & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, en route to RBIS. In second place was Patsy & Wilma McDevitt’s homebred Smooth Coat Chihuahua, Ch Keenaughts Peach Blossom Jun Ch.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 GROUP 10
Australian judge found her Group 10 winner in Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch, defying the windy conditions, he went on to BIS 3. In second place with a first group placing came David & Valerie Best’s Whippet, Slaneyfinn Fennel Jun Ch.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 WINDSWEPT GROUP 10
.... a little difficult taking the pictures in the Newtownards weather!

NEWTOWNARDS '12
One of the tent casualties at Newtownards

NEWTOWNARDS '12 MAYOR & BIS JUDGE
Best in Show judge Dr Marleen Collins is seen here with the Ards Mayor, Mervyn Oswald, who paid a visit to the show and welcomed exhibitors and judges to the Borough.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 OFFICIALS
Newtownards Secretary, Gail Patterson and husband Eddie, President and Show Manager, are seen here with the Ards Mayor, Mervyn Oswald, who paid a visit to the show and welcomed exhibitors and judges to the Borough.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 MAIN RING
A view of the main ring and showgrounds, under the hill with Scrabo Tower atop.

NEWTOWNARDS '12 JUDGES TENT

NEWTOWNARDS '12 JUDGES
A chill wind through the Judges tent at the BIS ring saw judges gratefully snuggling down in fleeces provided by the Newtownards committee………

NEWTOWNARDS '12 PICNIC
Lynda Cuthbert Matthews, secretary of Hibernian Ch Show, her Mum, Ann Cuthbert, Jennifer North Row and Stephen Minogue enjoy a warm snack whilst waiting for the groups to start, with fingers crossed that the weather will improve before the Hibernian show just 6 days later…

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

NEWTOWNARDS '12 Irish Dance Display

HIBERNIAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s homebred Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch, won Best in Show from an entry of 1,236 dogs at Hibernian’s 36th all breed championship show on Saturday, May 19th, under BIS judge, Joyce Crawford-Manton. This young Basset Hound has enjoyed a superb career, taking group wins from an early age and clinching his UK crown in double quick time. He won his first group at just 9 months old at DDSS Stephens Day show ‘10, following on with a further 7 groups through 2011, taking BIS at the IKC National Ch Show in September, and this year clinched Group 6 at both Combined International and Banbridge. Today he collected his 10th group win under Des Manton en route to BIS. Reserve BIS was James Newman’s Papillon, 2011 IKC Dog of the Year, Ch, GB, Slov, Ger & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, who was also RBIS the previous weekend at Newtownards. Ruben is a multi group and BIS winner both at home and abroad.

HIBERNIAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s homebred Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch, won Best in Show under BIS judge, Joyce Crawford-Manton.

HIBERNIAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s homebred Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch, won Best in Show under BIS judge, Joyce Crawford-Manton.

HIBERNIAN '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Margaret and Monica Boardman’s homebred Japanese Spitz, Portsann Sachiko, took Best Baby Puppy in Show under Joyce Crawford-Manton, with Pat Quinn’s Miniature Pinscher, Schancho Christmas Cracker, also homebred, runner-up.

HIBERNIAN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Joy O’Connor’s Champion Stakes winner was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act; ‘Beau; now on 2CCs, won the IKC Top Showdog Awards, and was also the 2011 Pup of the Year. Runner-up was Stephen Lloyd’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Owenavera All Time Love, recently the Group 9 winner at IKC Celtic Winners.

HIBERNIAN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Joy O’Connor’s Champion Stakes winner was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act.

HIBERNIAN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Joy O’Connor's Puppy Stakes winner was James Newman’s Pomeranian, Belliver Unexpectedintention, another trip to POTY for the Belliver kennel. ‘Gus’ was also RBIS at the Munster Group 5 Crufts qualifying Group show when handled by co breeder, Séan Carroll. June & Andy Cairns’ Dobermann, Tuwos Jackie ’O’ at Dronskoi, who recently won the Pro Plan/Dog World Puppy Bitch Stakes at WELKS, was second, handled by Josh Henderson.

HIBERNIAN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Joy O’Connor's Puppy Stakes winner was James Newman’s Pomeranian, Belliver Unexpectedintention.

HIBERNIAN '12 VETERAN STAKES
Sue & Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case, collected more points for the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard, winning the Veteran Stakes under Joy O’Connor who gave 2nd to the current top Veteran, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 under Mick Drennan was Colm & Rose Hastings’ OES, Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream; ‘Sue’ was Top G1 dog last year, taking the crystal for the ICP Leaderboard; unfortunately she couldn’t take her place in the BIS line-up as Colm had booked an early ferry to SKC, but it was a worthwhile trip as she returned with her 2nd CC. David McKenna’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Nikolaev Diamond at Davdeir, another Group regular, was in 2nd place.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 2
Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy & Josh Henderson’s multi group winning Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, handled by Billy, topped Group 2 under Chris Hancock, ‘Maebh’ going on to BIS 4. Runner-up was Howard & Sally Tonks’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled as ever by Dione Fitzsimons; ‘Darcy’ currently has 2 CCS, and was also G2 at Fermoy Int.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 3
Des Manton judged Group 3, finding his winner in Ron Farrelly’s homebred Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ronstaff Show Dancer, who had earlier won her crowning Green Star and stepping up from G2 lat week at Newtownards. She was to go on to finish BIS 3 later in the day. Mick Gavin’s Lakeland Terrier, Kebulak Lady Marmalade at Spinkeen, just 16 months and already with several group appearances in her CV was in 2nd place.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 4
Rebecca Barney from GB judged Group 4, where her winner was David Walsh & Gary McAlpine’s Miniature Long Coat, Walpines Brandy Cream, group 2nd at Combined Interanational, with Lesley Patton handling her Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars Jun Ch, to 2nd place.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 5
Colette Muldoon’s Group 5 victor was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient Jun Ch; ‘Flint’ also won the group at Combined Int, and was 3rd at Banbridge, and was BIS at Working/Pastoral Breeds of Wales, handled as always by wife Anita. Runner up went to the top winning Pomeranian, James Newman’s Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, ICP Leaderboard Group 5 winner last year.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 6
Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthur’s Legacy Jun Ch, was Des Manton’s Group 6 winner, en route to his BIS victory and in second spot was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, another BIS and multi group winner, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 7
Brian Moran’s Group 7 winner was Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, fresh from his CC at SKC the day before; ‘Bailey’ of course was BIS at South Tipperary, but also won the group at CCC Int, IKC and was group placed at IKC and Fermoy to make him currently top Group 7 on the ICP Leaderboard. Morag, David & Ryan Connolly’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly, handled by Morag, group winner & RBIS at IKC wa in 2nd place.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 8
Colm Beattie, Rita McCarry-Beattie & Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Boduf Divine, headed Group 8 under Angela Hancock, her second such victory, the first coming at Banbridge. Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijoy Valentino Jun Ch, took his first Leaderboard points, with 2nd place.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 9
James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, IKC Dog of the Year 2011 & Champion of Champions as well, won Group 9 under Ronnie Kilpatrick; ‘Ruben’ was Best in Show at Combined Canine International at Easter, took the group at Banbridge and Newtownards, where he was RBIS, repeating this again today. Raymond O’Neill, back to the homeland, handled his Pekingese, homebred Trendylook For Judygarland, to take group 2nd.

HIBERNIAN '12 GROUP 10
Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, the multi BIS and group winning Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch, won his third Group 10 this year under French judge Christophe Coppel from France, another Leaderboard winner from last year, and who is currently in the lead for the ICP crystal again for 2012. A new dog in group honours was in 2nd spot, place, Don Foran’s latest Borzoi, Lynx Forbidden Love at Donskoi.

HIBERNIAN '12 JUNIOR HANDLERS

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Ann Cuthbert chats with Michael Leonard and Sean Carroll during a brief respite from her committee work.

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Party for Sean

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Party for Sean

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Lynda Cuthbert Matthews, Hibernian Secretary, presented Joyce Crawford-Manton with a beautiful crystal vase, as a thank you for judging Best in Show – a most unexpected gift, but a very much appreciated memento.

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
.....starting young

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
.....starting young

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
.....starting young

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
.....starting young

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
.....starting young

HIBERNIAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
.....starting young

HIBERNIAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

MUNSTER '12 BEST IN SHOW
Judging Best in Show was well known and popular secretary of Tralee, Maudie Burke, and from a good line-up she finally gave the nod to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient. ‘Flint’ only recently returned from clinching Best in Show at Working Pastoral Breeds of Wales where he annexed his first C.C. was handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan, who earlier this year piloted him to Group wins at both Combined International and Hibernian, and Group 2nd at Newtownards. Reserve Best in Show winner was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, 17 months old Shillelagh Vasco De Gama, who also has a Group 2nd from Banbridge.

MUNSTER '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan.

MUNSTER '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan.

MUNSTER '12 CHAMPION STAKES
David McKenna chose for his Champion Stakes winner, Seamus & Maura Gettings’ German Wirehaired Pointer, Sh Ch Kimmax Crystal Klear of Beechillawn Jun Ch, Annual Champion for the last three years and also Celtic Winner in ’10, ’11 and ’12. ‘Krys’ was group 2nd at both Fermoy International and Newtownards. Jacqui & David Benson’s Bernese Mountain Dog, GB Ch Patrick De La Galea at Bernervalley, who took his GB crown inside just 8 weeks and was also the Triple Crown Winner in the Breed in the UK, was runner-up.

MUNSTER '12 PUPPY STAKES
David McKenna was the judge for the Puppy Stakes and winning the Munster ticket to the POTY was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian; Best Baby Puppy in Show at Banbridge and Runner up at Newtownards. Darren Griffin & Paul Keenan’s homebred Boxer, Bessbox Eura Star, handled by Fiona Carr, was runner-up.

MUNSTER '12 PUPPY STAKES
David McKenna was the judge for the Puppy Stakes and winning the Munster ticket to the POTY was Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Cladev’s Starstruck with Taylorian.

MUNSTER '12 VETERAN STAKES
David McKenna’s Veteran Stakes winner was Sue & Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case, with Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, 2nd.

MUNSTER '12 BRACE STAKES
David McKenna’s Brace Stakes winner was Sue & Stephen Bale’s Pem Corgis Milkyweys Wildflower at Balletcor and Balletcor Angel of Hope.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 1
Marie Butler judged Group 1 where she found her winner in Hollywood & Waterhouse’s Rough Collie, Amalie Lynmead Love To Hug, Group 3 at IKC Celtic Winners in March, and handled by Peter Farrell. In 2nd spot was Joe & Brenda Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Daliyhaa Secret Weapon at Sevenoaks, handled as usual by Brenda; he was the champion Stakes winner here last year.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 2
Adele Kerrisk’s Shar Pei, Ch Chuanfa Compact at Qing Iverna, was Liz Wogan’s Group 2 winner; ‘Kaiser’ was Group 4th at Fermoy International. Tríona Ní Shé’s Dobermann, Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller At Ruholfia Jun Ch, owner of two CCs, was Group 2nd.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 3
Bill McEntee judged Group 3, sending on the eventual Reserve Best in Show winning Smooth Fox Terrier, Ross Delmar’s Shillelagh Vasco De Gama, while Nicky White handled wife Ann’s Irish Glen of Imaal, Abberann Karl, to 2nd place. Karl was G4 at the IKC St Patrick’s show in March.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 4
Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Distant Dream was Colette Muldoon’s Group 4 winner; ‘Dare’ a son of Gerry’s, top winning Darsoms Zwagerson. Diane Whitehouse’s Wire Haired Kaninchen, Rioban Firm Favourite, who was Group 2nd was 4th at Hibernian.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 5
Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient Jun Ch, won Group 5 under judge, Ted Barry, who was to watch ‘Flint’ go on to BIS later. He chose for group 2nd the Russian Pomeranian, Lyudmilla Komjakova’s Pomeranian, Multi Ch Silhouettes Oh So Special, handled by Justin Carroll.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 6
Johnny Muldoon was judge elect for Group 6 where he gave top honours to Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior; Group winner at Newtownards and 2nd at Hibernian. Gail & Eddie Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Rocksham Kimweri Jun Ch, handled by Eddie, was Group 2nd; he was 4th at both IKC and Banbridge.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 7
Ned Burke judged Group 7 where Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Gwendariff Fizzy Pop JW, took the red rosette; ‘Peaches’, was handled by her breeder, Diane. In second place was Michael Kenneally & Mairead Jones’ Weimaraner, Sh Ch & Int Ch Zilverein Wanda Rinn to Minima Jun Ch, who has enjoyed group honours on several occasions.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 8
Bill McEntee also judged Group 8 and his winner was Liam & Brian Moran’s homebred Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Star Jun Ch, who was both CJW & CW last year, and was Group 3rd at Combined International back at Easter. Second placed was Colm Beattie, his wife Rita and breeder Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Boduf Divine; group winner at both Banbridge and Hibernian.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 9
Raymond O’Neill judged Group 9 and he really made the day for the recently titled Tibetan Terrier, Ch Christate How U Doin Jun Ch, bred and owned by Cybel and Dermot Alford, his first group placing; following a celebration party for his title. Moira GrantCook’s Pug, Ch & Int Ch Teeko Start ‘N’ Again with Kerronmor, who topped his breed in ’09 & ’10 and was Celtic Winner 10 & 11, took Group 2nd also his first placing this year.

MUNSTER '12 GROUP 10
Johnny Muldoon judged group 10 in place of Ken Sinclair, who was unfortunately ill, and his decision gave the top spot to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir; RBIS here in 2011, this was his 4th group so far this year. Gerry & Pauline Clarke’s homebred Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon, was back in the ring taking Group 2nd, her first group placing this year.

CORK '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge was Stephen Minogue, who was judging at this level for the first time. He chose for his winner, Cara Davani and Cathy Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry Jun Ch; 2 year old ‘Harry’, bred by Cara, has recently come to Ireland to stay to be campaigned by Cathy and today finished his Irish Title; today was the culmination of a great run, CC, BOB and G4 at SKC, followed up by G1 at Newtownards and now going all the way to BIS. Reserve BIS, his 3rd in a row, was James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, IKC Dog of the Year 2011, and he was following up on his similar awards recently at Newtownards and Hibernian and of course, BIS at Combined International.

CORK '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show judge, Stephen Minogue, with his BIS winner, Cara Davani and Cathy Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry Jun Ch.

CORK '12 BEST IN SHOW
Cara Davani and Cathy Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry Jun Ch does a final victory run.

CORK '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Cork BIS judge, Stephen Minogue, had the pleasant task of selecting Best Baby Puppy in Show from the Best Baby Puppy in Breed winners and his choice fell to Kerrie and Katie Kelly’s 5 ½ months old PBGV, Soletrader Icey You With Kmai, handled byKatie, this year’s Irish Junior Handler representative at Crufts. Runner-up on her show debut was Joyce and Des Manton’s OES, Bellablue Bewitched by Scallywag, 4 months and 2 days old ‘Bubble’ handled by Des.

CORK '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Sean Carroll’s judged the Champion Stakes and his winner was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews & husband Colin’s Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, BIS winner last year at Bull Breeds Ch show, and today booking a return ticket to the Champions Finals early next year. Runner-up was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife Anita, BIS at Munster Canine the previous day.

CORK '12 PUPPY STAKES
The Puppy Stakes were judged by Séan Carroll and topping the 44 entries in the Puppy Stakes was Moira Grant Cook’s homebred Pug, Kerronmor Tinie Tempah, handled by husband, Ronnie, ‘T-Bone’ today celebrating his 9 months old birthday and adding to his successes at Combined where he was BPIB , Fermoy BPIB and PG 3 and he was BPIS at Limerick Open and RBPIS at Tralee Open. Taking second spot under Sean was John Canty’s Lakeland Terrier, Chelines Hot Thing.

CORK '12 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes were judged by Sean Carroll, he gave the top spot to was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, with Sue and Ralph Holmes’ Siberian Husky, Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case, in second place. There were just two exhibits here; unfortunately one other missed the announcement.

CORK '12 BRACE STAKES

CORK '12 GROUP 1
Noreen Clarke, popular Secretary of Carlow show, judged Group 1 where her winner was Frances Toman’s Pembroke Corgi, Ch Marshmere Noble Peer at Manto Jun Ch, stepping up from G3 at Munster and at Fermoy, with Joyce & Des Manton’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Ch & Int Ch Hopscotch Del Whymper Delle G. Jorasses, Best in Show at Newtownards onanother wet day, handled as usual by Des, in second spot.

CORK '12 GROUP 2
Noreen Clarke was the judge for Group 2, choosing Tríona Ní Shé’s Dobermann, Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller at Ruholfia Jun Ch, as her winner; ‘Tino’ with 2 CCs was also the group winner at Combined this year and went on to BIS 4 today. Noreen’s runner-up rosette was awarded to Doyle’s Great Dane, Ballyfrawley Sweet Child O Mine, a first group placing.

CORK '12 GROUP 3
Nic Lemo from Croatia judged Group 3, finding his winner in the eventual BIS winning Kerry Blue Terrier, Cara Davani and Cathy Neill’s Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry Jun Ch, gaining his Irish title on the day, with Toth’s Scottish Terrier, Ch Happy Birthday Du Moulin De McMonique, being campaigned in Ireland by Mich Dale & Stuart Cooper, in second place.

CORK '12 GROUP 4
Séan Knight, judged all the Dachshunds in Group 4 and his group winner was Gerry McFaul’s, Long Haired Dachshund, Dachville Classical Blend, yet another top winner from this kennel, already a CC winner, she recently took the group at South Tipperary.. Seamus Dunne’s 2 year old Miniature Wire Haired, Ch Hanishan Solitaire Jun Ch, took her seventh group placing in second spot.

CORK '12 GROUP 5
Sunsica Lazic from Serbia was ring centre for Group 5, finding her winner in Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient Jun Ch, handled as always by wife Anita, and fresh from his BIS success the previous day at Munster Canine; what a great weekend for Anita and ‘Flint’. Runner-up under Sunsica was Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, the group winner recently at South Tipperary.

CORK '12 GROUP 6
Topping Group 6 under judge Marie Bailey was Gail & Eddie Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Rocksham Kimweri, anotherdog having a great weekend as he was stepping up from G2 the previous day at Munster Canine, reversing roles with the previousday’s winner, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior.

CORK '12 GROUP 7
Croatian judge Nic Lemo was ring centre again, this time for the gundogs of Group 7 where his winner was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn, ‘Krys’ a group regular was still flying after her Champion Stakes victory the previous day. Runner-up under Nic Lemo was Jim & Karen Gibson’s 21 months old homebred Weimaraner, Zilverein Shabby Chic, handled to a first group placing of the year by Jim.

CORK '12 GROUP 8
Liam Moran was centre ring for the gundogs of Group 8 and here Emma, Frank & Bette Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Abinvale The Aviator Jun Ch went on to take top honours, a first group win for both dog ‘Denver’ and handler,Emma. Second was WendyBentley’s English Springer Spaniel, Int Sh Ch Wenark Wisper Wishes Jun Ch, who was Euro junior winner in ’09, the same year she took her Celtic Winner title and was Annual Champion.

CORK '12 GROUP 9
Ger Cox judged Group 9, awarding the rosette to James Newman’s top winning Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben who went on to consolidate his lead position in the race for IKC Dog of the Year 2012 with RBIS. Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act Jun Ch, the BIS winner recently at Fermoy International, was Ger’s runner-up; 2 CCs currently to Beau’s credit.

CORK '12 GROUP 10
Dick McCoy returned home from Spain to judge at Cork, his final task of the day to judge Group 10, where his winner was, Lynda and Colin Cuthbert Matthews’ Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmoday, handled earlier in the day by Aisling Robertson to also win the Champion Stakes; his usual handler being Stephen Minogue, today’s BIS judge, so ‘Louis’ was given a warm reception later in the BIS ring when he did a lap of honour before retiring. Group 2nd under Dick was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s top winning Afghan, Ch Ashahni Amir, extending his big lead at the head of the ICP Top Winners Leaderboard.

CORK '12 BEST JUNIOR HANDLER

CORK '12 BEST IN SHOW
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CORK '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
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SWORDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Kay Creamer was judge elect for BIS and in the end it the big rosette Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act Jun Ch, with Joe Caulfield & Joanna Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch CIE Fynder On Shifting Ground, taking RBIS. Maria Collins represents generous sponsors, Royal Canin.

SWORDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge, Kay Creamer's pick for BIS was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act Jun Ch. Maria Collins represents generous sponsors, Royal Canin.

SWORDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
BIS judge, Kay Creamer's pick for BIS was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act Jun Ch. Maria Collins represents generous sponsors, Royal Canin.

SWORDS '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was judged by BIS judge, Kay Creamer, she found her winner in, Mark Richardson & Stewart Carson’s German Shepherd Dog, Alberdale Yamara at Ryansons, with Cole’s Shih Tzu, Cloughlea All That Jazz for Samchi, handled by breeder, Yvonne Cannon, runner-up. She is pictured here with her owner and Maria Collins of Royal Canin.

SWORDS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act, started a great day off in style by winning the Champion Stakes under Laura Cox. In 2nd spot was Lynda & Colin Matthews’ Whippet, Ch GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s the One, Annual Champion for the past 6 years, who has qualified for the Champions finals in previous years.

SWORDS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act, started a great day off in style by winning the Champion Stakes under Laura Cox. Olga Gibbs represented the sponsors, Royal Canin.

SWORDS '12 BRACE STAKES
Topping the Brace Stakes under Laura Cox was Christine Bastable’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen Dachshunds, mother & daughter duo, Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane and Ch Chrishane Luvs Lottie The Hottie Jun Ch, who have had great success in these stakes recently.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 1
Hanne Laine Jensen from Denmark, was Group 1 judge at Swords, where her winner was the T W Johansen’s Pem Corgi, Bul Ch Alex Av Quantos, Mol & Ge Jun Ch, a first group placing with Helen Grimes’ BSD Tervueren, S.R. Kvina’s Cruising The Stars To Everquest, taking 2nd place.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 2
Belgian, Petrus Roosenboom, a Molossoid specialist, judged Group 2, sending on to the BIS ring, Mike and Roslyn Prior’s homebred 4 ½ year old Rottweiler, Rosamic Redbull, ‘Mojo’ now has 2 Green Stars and 1 CACIB. Roberta Curran handled hersand husband, Alex’s Great Dane, Ch Highesteem Perfect Guy V Xandero Jun Ch to 2nd place.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 3
Returning to Ireland for a second judging appointment was Brigita Kremser from Slovenia, a group 1, 3 and 9 judge and it was Group 3 she judged here, her winner being , Cara Davani & Cathy Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, whofinished BIS 4. Clifford & Eileen Aiken’s Scottish Terrier, Ch Slievecroob Scotch Heather Jun Ch, handled by son, Christopher,who was Junior Handler of the Year in 2010, representing Ireland at Crufts ’11.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 4
Benita Morrison’s Miniature Wire Haired, Stargang Dusky Maiden to Benzden, was the choice to win the Dachshund group 4, herfirst group, under Rui Valente De Araujo from Portugal, whose runner up was Jennifer Cunningham’s Smooth Haired, Ch SontagSheila Blige for Celandine, handled by husband, Martin Yardley.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 5
Fernando Bonet Quilis from Spain, judged Group 5 where his winner was Maureen & Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic KeesBest Kept Secret, handled as usual by Maureen, his second group win in 2012; he took 3rd at Combined, topped it at South Tippand was 2nd at Cork. Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Libertia Reggae Master Jun Ch, handled by son, Adam, took his first group placing with 2nd.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 6
The only Irish group judge was IKC Director, Nick Hammond, and he gave another top placing to Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy Jun Ch, a multi group and BIS winner, and winning his fourth group this year, having taken the red rosette at Combined and Banbridge as well as Hibernian, where he finished BIS. He was also G 2nd atIKC CW. Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, took 2nd today as he did at both Hibernian & Cork, and he won the groups at both Newtownards and Munster Canine.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 7
Sigrid Jarmer, a gundog specialist from Austria, judged Group 7, his winner being a first group for Jim & Karen Gibson’s homebred Weimaraner, Zilverein Shabby Chic, who took her first group honours the previous week at Cork where she was G 2nd. Mick& Cathy Cooper’s young Bracco Italiano, Sh Ch Primo Petruccio Jun Ch, who was G 2nd at CCC, took the same award here,handled expertly by Leanne Bermingham, one of Ireland’s top junior handlers.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 8
Group 8 was also judged by Sigrid Jarmer, and she send on the eventual Reserve BIS winning Irish Water Spaniel, Joe Caulfield & Joanne Furlong’s Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground Jun Ch, whilst Elton Mackey’s Spanish Water Dog, Tigidas Estrella Del Mar, was 2nd. Ciara Byrne’s Golden Retriever.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 9
Sofia Konderia from Poland judged Group 9 at Swords, her winner, Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act, eventually going on to win BIS, with Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva The Headliner for Keoma Jun Ch, taking his first group placing of the year with 2nd.

SWORDS '12 GROUP 10
Rui Valente De Araujo from Portugal, who also judged Group 4, found his winner in his specialist breed when he gave the redrosette to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch, his 5th group so far this year, having also triumphed at IKC, Newtownards, Hibernian, Munster Canine, and taken 2nd at South Tipp & Cork, taking him to top group 10 again this year to date. Gerry & Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, homebred Ch Roxanne of Shantamon, who topped her breed in 2011, was in second place.

SWORDS '12 CHAIRMAN & BIS JUDGE

SWORDS '12 COMMITTEE

SWORDS '12 JUDGES

SWORDS '12 JUNIOR HANDLING
Lauren Coulter, one time Irish Junior Handler of the Year winner, judged the Junior Handling Classes at Swords. Winner of the 10 – 12 years was Catherine Broaders, handling her Wire fox Terrier. Catherine was also overall Best Junior Handler.

SWORDS '12 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winning the 15 – 17 years age group at Swords under Junior handling Judge Lauren Coulter was Aisling Robertson handling a Pointer.

SWORDS '12 JUNIOR HANDLING
Winning the 13-14 years age group at Swords under Junior handling Judge Lauren Coulter was Saoirse Wade with her Phalene.

SWORDS '12 BEAGLE CLUB BEST IN SHOW

SWORDS '12 BEAGLE CLUB BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

SWORDS '12 SCOTTISH TERRIER CLUB BEST IN SHOW

SWORDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW

SWORDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Pat celebrates

SWORDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW

SWORDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW

KILKENNY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Willie Dobbin was was the judge elect for BIS and his choice was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legend, his second this year as he was recently BIS at Hibernian and has been a multi group winner since early in his career and was BIS at IKC National at the end of last year too. Reserve BIS was the Miniature Long Haired Dachshund, Martin McDonnell’s Smartdac Supernatural, who won his title on the day. Rob McOwan of sponsors, Animal Farmacy.ie is also pictured.

KILKENNY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Willie Dobbin was was the judge elect for BIS and his choice was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legend.

KILKENNY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Willie Dobbin was was the judge elect for BIS and his choice was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legend.

KILKENNY '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show at Kilkenny under Willie Dobbin was the American Akita, Niamh Carroll and Craig Bannon’s homebred Cannonbar Who Dares Wins, with Sara Thornton’s Boxer, Duxsara’s Star Struck, handled by Paul Keenan, runner up.

KILKENNY '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show at Kilkenny under Willie Dobbin was the American Akita, Niamh Carroll and Craig Bannon’s homebred Cannonbar Who Dares Wins.

KILKENNY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Stephen Minogue, was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy at Bessbox Jun Ch; with Alan McWhirter’s Bulldog, Ch Int Ch Jackarhys Loud N Proud to Aldanat, runner-up.

KILKENNY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Stephen Minogue, was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy at Bessbox Jun Ch.

KILKENNY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes at Kilkenny under Stakes judge, Stephen Minogue, was Mary Kilroy and Conor Cahill’s American Akita, 7 months old Modelvill Jive Talkin, while taking the Runner up spot for the second time was Paul Keenan & Darren Griffin’s homebred Boxer, Bessbox Eura Star.

KILKENNY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes at Kilkenny under Stakes judge, Stephen Minogue, was Mary Kilroy and Conor Cahill’s American Akita, 7 months old Modelvill Jive Talkin.

KILKENNY '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Kilkenny Veteran Stakes under Stephen Minogue was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, with Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aust, Rom, Rom Vet & Int Ch Padtheway Notorious, 2nd.

KILKENNY '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Kilkenny Veteran Stakes under Stephen Minogue was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi.

KILKENNY '12 BRACE STAKES
Christine Bastable’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen Dachshunds triumphed yet again in the brace stakes when judge Stephen Minogue gave the red rosette to Ch Melriding Marsellaise Luvs Chrishane and daughter, Ch Chrishane Luvs Lottie the Hottie Jun Ch.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 1
Group 1 was won by the Cardigan Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Gowerston Jigsaw, handled by Mark McDonnell, who owns her with his Mum, this group judged by Australian visitor, Max Winch, who gave 2nd to Gordon Bridges Australian Shepherd Dog, Kiskarn Secretly Loves You, at his first show in Ireland and handled by Dermot Dunne.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 2
Nellie Abela from Australia judged Group 2 and her winner here was Ivan McClean’s Black Russian Terrier, Ch Free Choice Czarevich Gosha, handled by John McCreevy. Taking the second spot was Brenda Groves and Steve Hare’s Boxer, Winuwuk Wonderful World at Jimbren, handled by Richard Maeer.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 3
Hugh and Angela Jordan’s Kerry Blue Terrier bitch, Ch Miculadh Moondance at Shillelagh, took Group 3 under Australian judge, John Thompsonwhile Clifford and Eileen Aiken’s Scottish Terrier, Ch Slievecroob Scotch Heather Jun Ch, took 2nd; handled by their son, Christopher.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 4
John Thompson judged all the Dachshunds and also their Group 4 where he found his winner in Martin McDonnell’s Miniature Long Haired, Smartdac Supernatural, while Group 2nd was Liz and Nigel Bate’s Miniature Smooth Haired, Red Promise for Batendach.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 5
Aussie Max Winch judged Group 5 where he chose for his winner the American Akita, Craig Bannon, Niamh Carroll and breeder K Asling’s Am Ch Hoka Hey’s the Power and The Glory, with Louise Paterson’s Swedish Vallhund, Eriksfjord Magik Bean Jun Ch.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 6
Claire Anne Ahern judged Group 6, sending on ‘Arthur’, the eventual BIS winning Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy. Jane Anthony handled her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Int Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk, owned in partnership with husband, Geordie, to take 2nd place.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 7
Lyn Brand from Australia judged Group 7 and her winner was Michael Kenneally and Mairead Jones’ Weimaraner, Sh Ch & Int Ch Zilverein Wanda Rinn to Minima Jun Ch, a previous group winner and Annual Champion in both 2010 and 2011.Second was Wendy Fleming’s young Pointer, Carmandine Kimono of Glenariff, who had earlier taken BOB from Junior bitch.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 8
Group 8 winner under Lyn Brand was Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, who was collecting his fourth group this year, with Ralph Dunne’s young imported Clumber Spaniel bitch, Bimbiks Graziella for Richley, group 4 at Cork, taking runner-up.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 9
Catherine Rooney judged Group 9, her winner being James Newman’s top winning Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, bred in partnership Séan Carroll. ‘Ruben’ was IKC Dog of the Year ’11. Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, homebred Ch Cloughlea Dare To Believe, at 19 months old, was taking her first Ch Group 2nd.

KILKENNY '12 GROUP 10
The Whippet, Lynda Matthews and Don Foran’s Courthill Catch A Shadow clinched Group 10 under Claire Anne Ahern; ‘Esther’ was Reserve BIS at Banbridge; Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch & Int Ch Opherra of Shantamon Jun Ch, a multi group and BIS winner, was 2nd.

KILKENNY '12 BEST IN SHOW
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DEISE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Deise Ch Show under John Hartigan, (Rockenhart) was Mick Gavin’s Lakeland, Kebulak Lady Marmalade at Spinkeen, bred by Cara Davani in England. Reserve BIS went to Diane Steward-Ritchie’s Irish Setter, Gwendariff Fizzy Pop.

DEISE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Deise Ch Show under John Hartigan, (Rockenhart) was Mick Gavin’s Lakeland, Kebulak Lady Marmalade at Spinkeen.

DEISE '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
BIS judge John Hartigan choose the Best Baby Puppy in Show from all the BBP’ in breed just before BIS. John Hartigan’s winner was the Dobermann bitch, Tríona Ní Shé’s homebred Ruholfia Bardot, just 5 months old, with the Golden Retriever, Katrina Savage’s Weisford Linkenholt Tristar, reserve.

DEISE '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner was the Havanese, Julie Connolly’s BIS winning Ch & Int Ch Indio Vom Kapflesberg At Snazzipaws: Record breaking ‘Indi’ has an incalculable number of Green Stars and BOBs. Des Manton’s runner-up was the German Short Haired Pointer, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose.

DEISE '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner was the Havanese, Julie Connolly’s BIS winning Ch & Int Ch Indio Vom Kapflesberg At Snazzipaws.

DEISE '12 PUPPY STAKES
Des Manton judged the Puppy Stakes, and from his shortlist he chose Jimmy Duggan’s homebred Siberian Husky, Leorient Ray Of Light, handled as ever by wife, Anita, to be his Puppy Stakes winner and thus the Déise representative at the POTY next Easter. Paul Keenan & Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Bessbox Eura Star, took his 3rd runner up rosette.

DEISE '12 PUPPY STAKES
Des Manton judged the Puppy Stakes, and from his shortlist he chose Jimmy Duggan’s homebred Siberian Husky, Leorient Ray Of Light, handled as ever by wife, Anita, to be his Puppy Stakes winner.

DEISE '12 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes at Déise was judged by Des Manton, who found his winner in the Golden Retriever, Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Sh Ch Gunhills In Bluejeans Over Abinvale, with Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karo Rossi, piloted as ever by Mary Mulvaney, 2nd.

DEISE '12 VETERAN STAKES
The Veteran Stakes at Déise was judged by Des Manton, who found his winner in the Golden Retriever, Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Sh Ch Gunhills In Bluejeans Over Abinvale.

DEISE '12 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by Andrew Beare who gave the red rosette to T W Johansen’s Pem Corgi, Bull Ch Alex Av Quantos, handled by Justin Carroll; he was also the Swords Group winner. Brenda and Joe Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, homebred Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition took second place.

DEISE '12 GROUP 2
Marie Thorpe,well known for her Ashaka Chihuahuas, judged Group 2 and she gave the top spot to Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Ch Rozabaron Lord of Zaralee, DCC & BOB at Crufts this year, with Dione Fitzsimons’ Dobermann, Ch Fitzkin Eternal Elegance, runner-up, both taking a first group placing of the year.

DEISE '12 GROUP 3
Winner of Group 3 under Brendan Grace was the eventual BIS winning Lakeland Terrier, Mick Gavin’s Kebulak Lady Marmalade at Spinkeen, with Nolan’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Trufflestaff Black Warrior, taking the 2nd place.

DEISE '12 GROUP 4
Noel Beggs of the Everready Rottweilers judging the Dachshund of Group 4 where his winner was Gerry McFaul’s top winning Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend. Seamus Dunne’s Miniature Wire Haired, Ch Hanishan Solitaire Jun Ch took 2nd repeating the Cork success.

DEISE '12 GROUP 5
Fiona Clarke (Icemist Samoyeds) from Carlow was ring centre for Group 5, her winner here being Brian Ahern’s American Akita, Ch Melodor Kaygeebe Jun Ch, following on from G4 at S Tipperary, with Joan Duffus’ Samoyed, American import, Ch & Am Ch McMagic’s the Candy Man of Pebbles Run, in 2nd spot.

DEISE '12 GROUP 6
Eamon Murray’s Beagle, homebred Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, topped Group 6 under Ann White (Abberann Glens). Group 2nd was the previous day’s BIS winning Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.

DEISE '12 GROUP 7
Jimmy Byrnes (Lackyle Staffords) chose the eventual Reserve BIS winning Irish Setter, Diane Stewart-Ritchie’s homebred Gwendariff Fizzy Pop as his winner, with second to Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly Jun Ch.

DEISE '12 GROUP 8
Andrew Beare was ring centre again for Group 8, his winner here Katrina Savage’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Weisford Charlies Chocolate Factory. He gave Elton Mackey’s Spanish Water Dog, Tigidas Estrella del Mar, 2nd.

DEISE '12 GROUP 9
Nicky White (Aberann Glens) judged Group 9 and his winner was George and Georgina Corneille’s Tiberan Terrier, Finnish import, Falamandus One Kick Ahead with Lilasong, who won her title on the day. Second here was Tony Moran, Martenson, Dewaele & Lhote’s Japanese Chin, Touche’s Top Hat And Tails at Samskara.

DEISE '12 GROUP 10
Winning Group 10 under Andrew Beare was Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan, Ch Ashahni Amir, currently top of the group on the ICP/Connolly’s Red Mills Leaderboard for this year. Second was Tim, Marion & Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, homebred Gulliagh Aramis.

BRAY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bray & District 2012 was judged by Dave Lawlor, well known Chairman of Killarney & District, and from the ten group winners, chose Alan and Rita Fitzsimmons’ Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Only You My Sky Te Nemrac-Aninuq at Fitzelly, as his winner. Two year old ‘Sky’ is an import from Spain and was today taking his first group placing; he was Annual Champion 2011. Reserve BIS under Dave was the Pomeranian, Luydmilla Komjakova’s Pomeranian, Multi Ch Silhouettes So Special N – One, handled by Justin Carroll.

BRAY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bray & District 2012 was judged by Dave Lawlor, well known Chairman of Killarney & District, and from the ten group winners, chose Alan and Rita Fitzsimmons’ Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Only You My Sky Te Nemrac-Aninuq at Fitzelly, as his winner.

BRAY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bray & District 2012 was judged by Dave Lawlor, well known Chairman of Killarney & District, and from the ten group winners, chose Alan and Rita Fitzsimmons’ Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Only You My Sky Te Nemrac-Aninuq at Fitzelly, as his winner.

BRAY '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show winner; Alan and Rita Fitzsimmons’ Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Only You My Sky Te Nemrac-Aninuq at Fitzelly.

BRAY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes at Bray under Willie Dobbin was Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, ‘Maebh’ a top winner at home with numerous groups and across the water with a great collection of CCs as well In second place came Raewyn Dowsett’s Maltese, Ch Zumarnik Hot Pursuit.

BRAY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes at Bray under Willie Dobbin was Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana.

BRAY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Following on from his BIS judging at Kilkenny, Willie Dobbin was back centre ring at Bray where he judged all the Stakes classes. In the Puppy Stakes, his winner of the coveted ticket to the POTY Final next Easter was Louis Hogan and John Yek’s Pekingese, homebred Pearlstone Suzi Wong, 6 months and 2 days old ‘Susie’ attending her first Ch show. Runner-up was June Gould’s Bichon Frise, Rusmar One Step At A Time.

BRAY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Willie Dobbin the Puppy Stakes, his winner of the coveted ticket to the POTY Final next Easter was Louis Hogan and John Yek’s Pekingese, homebred Pearlstone Suzi Wong.

BRAY '12 VETERAN STAKES
Having a great day at Bray was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, as well as winning Group 1 and BIS 3, nine year old ‘Lennox’ was also the winner of the Veteran Stakes under Willie Dobbin whose second place went to Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi.

BRAY '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes under Willie Dobbin was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon.

BRAY '12 BRACE STAKES
Winning the Brace Stakes at Bray under Willie Dobbin were to Giant Szhnauzers, Angela and daughter Emma Willis’ Ch Jannem Boy George Jun Ch and Jannem Munire, brother and sister from a repeat mating, and handled as usual by Emma.

BRAY '12 GROUP 1
Iris Cummings officiated Group 1 where she found her winner in Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, 9 year old ‘Lennox’ going on to BIS 3. In second place was Deidre & Clare Robinson’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Kiltondale Magnetism, the NI Showdog of the Year and Working & Pastoral DOTY winner 2011.

BRAY '12 GROUP 2
Stephen Richardson’s winner in Group 2 was Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Ch Rozabaron Lord of Zaralee, group winner at Deise and BOB this year at Crufts, with Sally Tonks’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick in second place, more points on the ICP/Connolly’s Red Mills Leaderboard for ‘Darcy’ as he moves into the top four after similar successes at Fermoy and Hibernian.

BRAY '12 GROUP 3
Peter Bakewell from England was in charge of the Terrier Group, Group 3, where his winner was the eventual BIS winning Yorkshire Terrier, Alan & Rita Fitzsimmons’ Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Only You My Sky Te Nemrac-Aninuq at Fitzelly, with the runner-up spot going to Jimmy Hogan’s Sealyham Terrier, Ch & Am Ch Fanfare’s all About Morgan at Mistywaters, handled by Justin Carroll.

BRAY '12 GROUP 4
Caroline Reynolds was centre ring for the Dachshunds of Group 4, finding her winner in Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired Dachshund, Ch Lesandnic Lily Agnes, another group win for this top winning kennel with. in second place, Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Dachville Classical Blend, group winner at South Tipperary and Cork earlier in the year.

BRAY '12 GROUP 5
Patsy Lawlor, well known Secretary of Killarney Ch show, was the judge elect for Group 5 where her winner was Luydmilla Komjakova’s Pomeranian, Multi Ch Silhouettes So Special N – One, group 2 at Munster Canine and today going on to RBIS. In second place was Jerry Daly’s Norwegian Elkhound, Ch Whittimere Pandemonium, BIS at the IKC Celtic Winners show 2011.

BRAY '12 GROUP 6
Judging Group 6 was Stephen Lloyd, well known for his top winning Owenavera Lhasa Apso and Afghan Hounds, and he awarded top spot to Eamon Murray’s BIS winning Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, his fourth group success this year, with in second place Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, most recently BIS at Kilkenny.

BRAY '12 GROUP 7
No stranger to the big ring himself, judging Group 7 was Moray Armstrong whose winner was Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, a first group victory this year after several group placings, with Tom and Annie Mervyn’s dual CC winning German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose, group winner at Banbridge, in second place.

BRAY '12 GROUP 8
Dorothea Carroll judged Group 8, finding her winner in Joe Caulfield & Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch CIE Fynder On Shifting Ground, a fifth group success for him this year as he heads up the ICP/Connolly’s Red Mills Leaderboard.In second place was Colm & Rita Beattie & Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Boduf Divine, 14 months old ‘Diva’ today winning her 9th Green Star but unable to claim her title until she is 15 months old, something she achieved the following week at ILKA. Best Puppy in Breed at Manchester, she was BIS 3 at Banbridge, group winner at Hibernian and G2 at Munster Canine and G3 at Newtownards.

BRAY '12 GROUP 9
Angela McNally was centre stage for the large Group 9 where her winner was Henry Stanley and Gordon Gault’s homebred Pekingese, Moonwhispers Intrique Fate, following on from his third place recently at Swords, with James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, last year’s IKC Dog of the Year, in the runner-up spot.

BRAY '12 GROUP 10
Topping the Sighthounds of Group 10 under Rodney McDowell was Tim, Marion & Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, Gulliagh Aramis, one step up from his runner-up spot at Deise the previous week with Lynda & Colin Cuthbert Matthews’ Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One in second place, ‘Brad’ the IKC Dog of the Year 2010.

BRAY '12
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BRAY '12 JUDGES

BRAY '12 JUDGES

BRAY '12 BEST IN SHOW
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IRISH LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at ILKA under Heather Cox was Kerry Blue Terrier, imported Mexican and Am Ch Bluemont Ariel at Clanciarrai, was bred in Mexico by Lorenzo Zambrano, and owned by Eileen and Paul Martin, who handled him; ‘Ariel’ took Res CC at Crufts this year and also RCC at the KBT Club of England, this win today followed his first group win at only his second show in Ireland. Colm & Rita Beattie and breeder Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Boduf Divine, was Reserve Best in Show. ‘Diva’, who was BPIB at Manchester at the start of the year, now has 3 group wins, the first from Banbridge where she finished BIS 3, followed by Hibernian, with 2nd at Munster Canine and 3rd at Newtownards

ILKA '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at ILKA under Heather Cox was Kerry Blue Terrier, imported Mexican and Am Ch Bluemont Ariel at Clanciarrai.

ILKA '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Diane Stewart-Ritchie awarded the Champion Stakes to ‘Flint’, the Siberian Husky, handled by Anita Foley Duggan, for husband, Jimmy. Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, has been a great winner for this Kilkenny kennels, recently adding BIS at Working Pastoral Breeds of Wales to his CV. Runner-up was Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s top winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, Arthur recently taking yet another BIS at Hibernian.

ILKA '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Diane Stewart-Ritchie awarded the Champion Stakes to Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, the Siberian Husky, handled by Anita Foley Duggan, for husband, Jimmy.

ILKA '12 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under judge Diane Stewart-Ritchie of the Gwendariff Irish Setters, was the Dobermann Pinscher, Tuwos Jackie’O at Dronski, owned by June and Andy Cairns, regular visitors to Irish shows from Ayrshire, and handled by Josh Henderson, who bred her in partnership with his dad, Billy. ‘Lexi’ had been runner-up at Hibernian in May. Runner-up was Ross Delmar’s homebred Smooth Fox Terrier, Shillelagh Port Vino, a daughter of ‘Balloo’, his BIS winning Ch S. Smooth Operator.

ILKA '12 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under judge Diane Stewart-Ritchie of the Gwendariff Irish Setters, was the Dobermann Pinscher, Tuwos Jackie’O at Dronski, owned by June and Andy Cairns.

ILKA '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the veteran Stakes under Diane Stewart-Ritchie was Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, Joint Top Veteran last year, and who has been An Ch for the past 5 years; ‘Lennox’ topped Group 1 at Bray the previous weekend, at the grand age of 9 years. Runner up here was the Siberian Husky, Sue and Ralph Holmes’ 10 ½ year old Ch & Int Ch Suraliam I Rest My Case.

ILKA '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the veteran Stakes under Diane Stewart-Ritchie was Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon.

ILKA '12 GROUP 1
Winning Group1 under John Walsh, one of Ireland’s All Breeds judges, was Eoin Fleetwood and Patricia Kavanagh’s Bearded Collie, recently crowned Ch Firstprizebears John FK Jun Ch. ‘Oscar’, who is a Belgian import, now joins his kennelmate Elmo, multi group winner Ch Firstprizebears Foreman for Clarinbeard, who was BIS last year at Killarney, in this small, but top winning kennel based in Galway. Second was Sarah Matthews’ latest Pembroke Corgi, Craigycor Cake Boss, whose litter sister, Cup Cake is a POTY qualifier. ’Boss’ was handled by husband, and co breeder, Alan.

ILKA '12 GROUP 2
Mervyn Webb judged group 2 and his winner was the St Bernard, Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s Ch Il Divo Roly by Longsdyle Jun Ch, who was Annual champion last year. This was his first group win, and it was a 2nd place rosette for Joe Lyons and Belinda Holmes’ Black Russian Terrier, multi group & BIS winning Ch & Int Ch Standhouse Tsar at Kalaslane, who has topped the breed for the last three years and was BIS here last year.

ILKA '12 GROUP 3
Svante Frisk from Sweden judged Group 3, the terriers, where his winner was the Kerry Blue Terrier, imported Mexican and American Ch Bluemont Ariel at Clanciarrai, owned by Paul and Eileen Martin, and handled by Paul; ‘Ariel’ was to go on to take the top award on the day. Second was the Scottish Terrier, Ch Slievecroob Scotch Heather, owned and bred by Clifford and Eileen Aiken, and piloted by their son, Christopher, who has handled her to several group places this year. She is a Junior Champion and was also CJW & CW ’11, An Ch ’11 and CW ’12.

ILKA '12 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds of Group 4 under Frances Larkin, judging at this level for the first time, was Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars Jun Ch, already a group winner with many placings; homebred, this dog was An Ch 2011, CJW ’11 and CW ’11 and ’12. Keeping it in the family, his kennelmate, Ch Lesandnic Lily Agnes, had won this group just the week before at Bray. Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch D’Arisca Seal The Deal in Ambreglo Jun Ch, and An Ch ’10 & ’11, was runner-up, he is also a previous group winner.

ILKA '12 GROUP 5
John Walsh was back ring centre for Group 5 where his winner was ‘Flint’ the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Champion Stakes winner, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, with, in second place, Fran Murphy’s American Akita, Ch Russcurragh’s All Or Nothing Jun Ch, taking more group points. Celtic Winner and An Ch 2011, he was also Euro Junior winner in ’09.

ILKA '12 GROUP 6
Making the decisions in Group 6 was Anthony Kelly, well known Limerick Chairman and another of Ireland’s All Breed judges, and he gave the red rosette to Eamon Murray’s BIS winning Beagle, Ch Hearthergrove Persian Warrior. Homebred ‘Tyler’ is a multi group winner and was BIS at Kilkenny in ’10 as a youngster. Taking the 2nd spot here was the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, runner up in the Champion Stakes earlier in the day.

ILKA '12 GROUP 7
Gundog man, Brian Grace judged the Setters and Pointers of Group 7 where he found his winner in Cathy Loughlin and Katie Kelly’s Irish Setter, Rohanmor You Were Made for Me Jun Ch. This young dog is now giving his well known kennelmate, Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, multi group & BIS winner, a run for her money. Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, third in the Champion Stakes, was group 2nd.

ILKA '12 GROUP 8
Margaret Cummins made her debut as a Group 8 judge at the ‘Ladies’, and she sent on to the main ring the eventual RBIS winner, Rita and Colm Beattie and breeder, Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Boduf Divine, who, having now achieved the age of 15 months, with 10 Green Stars, can now be deemed Sh Ch, with Chris and Hilary Laverty’s orange roan Cocker Spaniel, 3 years old Lynwater Favour, taking 2nd spot.

ILKA '12 GROUP 9
Making his debut judging Group 9 was Dermot Alford or the Christate Tibetan Terriers, and he gave his top award to Sally and Sean Burns and Val and Mary Coghlan’s homebred Toy Poodle, Valentine Something Special, handled and presented as ever by Sally. Royally bred by their Ch Aedan High Stakes ex Ch GB & Int Ch Aedan Special Design for Valentine, at just 17 months she is following the family tradition. Jame Newman handled his Papillon, 2011 IKC Dog pf he Year, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, to Group 2nd.

ILKA '12 GROUP 10
Anthony Kelly, Limerick Chairman, was making the final awards for Group 10, his winner being Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s homebred Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon, who has lately taken over the success run of her kennelmates, Champions Osmar and Opherra. ‘Dusty’, who as Annual Ch in 2011, was Group 2 this year at both Munster Canine and Swords and took a 3rd at Banbridge. The Whippet, Lynda Matthews and Don Foran’s Courthill Catch A Shadow, Group winner at Banbridge, where she was Reserve BIS and Kilkenny, and 3rd at Cork, was runner up here.

ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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ILKA '12 AROUND THE SHOW
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IRISH LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION '12 BEST IN SHOW
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SLIGO '12 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge at Sligo & District’s 15th Annual Championship was Paul Lawless, well known for his Revloch BSDs and Schipperkes. Paul’s choice for Best in Show fell to Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon; ‘Dusty’ having just turned 2 years of age, was following on from group victory at ILKA and is in the top 3 on the ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard. RBIS under Paul was Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, another dog having a great run at the moment, most recently the group winner at Bray to add to his successes across the water.

SLIGO '12 BEST IN SHOW
Paul Lawless’ choice for Best in Show fell to Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon.

SLIGO '12 BEST IN SHOW
Paul Lawless’ choice for Best in Show fell to Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon.

SLIGO '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Paul Lawless also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show and his winning rosette went to Amanda Sammon’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Kyoshi Shalwyn, bred by Carole Farnell, while Reserve was Sue and Ralph Holmes homebred Siberian Husky, Suraliam This Is Me.

SLIGO '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Paul Lawless also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show and his winning rosette went to Amanda Sammon’s Japanese Shiba Inu, Kyoshi Shalwyn.

SLIGO '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes and qualifying for the Champion of Champions Finals under Tony Rainey was Tim, Marion and Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Cuknocklong Henry Higgins, making it a great day all round for this noble Irish breed at Sligo. Runner-up was Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s homebred Bernese Mountain Dog, Ch Bernemcourt Fascination.

SLIGO '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Tony Rainey was Tim, Marion and Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Cuknocklong Henry Higgins.

SLIGO '12 PUPPY STAKES
Tony Rainey, who judged BIS here a few years back, was the Stakes judge this year and his Puppy Stakes winner, qualifying for the Combined Canine POTY finals next Easter, was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Sunshine All The Way, 6 months old ‘Mimi’ the latest in a line of Ashmair Bichons to qualify for this prestigious event. Runner-up was Karen Fitzgerald’s Great Dane, Nerakdane Angel of Harlam.

SLIGO '12 PUPPY STAKES
Tony Rainey's Puppy Stakes winner, qualifying for the Combined Canine POTY finals next Easter, was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair Sunshine All The Way.

SLIGO '12 VETERAN STAKES
Tony Rainey’s winner of the Veteran Stakes at Sligo was Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aust, Rom & Rom Vet Ch Padtheway Notorious, a fitting win as he was the group winner at Sligo when he first came into Ireland; runner-up was Emma, Frank and Bette Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Gunhills Venus In Blue Jeans Over Abinvale, the recent Veteran Stakes winner at Deise, handled by Cathy Neill.

SLIGO '12 BRACE STAKES
Tony Rainey chose Lyndsay Belcher’s duo of Italian Spinoni, Sh Ch Netis Rock With You At Sosteli and Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Sosteli Santana, for his Brace Stakes winners at Sligo.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 1
Evert Wieldraaljer from The Netherlands, was judge elect for Group 1 where his winner was Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, multi group & BIS winning Ch & Am Ch Lambluvs Lives The Dream, ‘Sue’ BIS winner at Banbridge earlier this year; in second place was Emilio Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, Multi Ch Navareem The Conqueror, taking a first group placing this year.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 2
Evert Wieldraaljer also judged Group 2, finding his winner in McKeown’s Bulldog, Infallabulls Noble Knight, a first group success for this 12 months old youngster while in second place was Roberta and Alex Curran’s Great Dane, Norwegian import Ch Highesteem Perfect Guy V Xandero, who also took the same award at Swords.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 3
Judging the Terriers of Group 3 for the first time was Michael Leonard and it was a first group win for Connaughton’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Zack Chazrock, while Ross Delmar’s Smooth Haired Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, was 2nd, ‘Balloo’ the group winner at IKC and Combined earlier this year.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 4
Swedish judge, Cindy Petterson’s winner of the Dachshund Group 4 was Martin McDonnell’s L/H Miniature, Smartdac Black N Bewitched, who then went on to BIS 4; while in second place was Liz and Nigel Bate’s Mini Smooth, Little Flier For Batendach, a first group placing.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 5
Jean Lawless judged Group 5 and her winner was Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled as usual by wife Anita; this was ‘Flint’s’ 6th group win so far this year and he was BIS at Munster Canine. Another Norwegian import, Brian and Maureen Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, group winner at South Tipperary and Swords was in second place.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 6
The fascinating tussle at the top of the Group 6 ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard continued at Sligo, this time the Basset Hound, Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, coming out on top over ‘Tyler’, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, ‘Arthur’ going on to BIS 3.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 7
Topping Group 7 under John Walsh was Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch, Gb Sh Ch & Int Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, en route to Reserve BIS, while in second place came Catherine Kelly’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Kavacane Toff Class At Risley, handled to a first group placing this year by Seamus Gettings.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 8
Cathy Delmar judged Group 8 and here her winner was Colm Beattie, wife Rita and breeder Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Boduf Divine, ‘Diva’ made up last week at ILKA and winning back to back groups, with in second place Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, adding more points to his impressive total at the top of the ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 9
James Newman was on the other side of the ring at Sligo, and judged Group 9 where his winner was Moira Grant-Cook’s Swedish imported Pug, Ch Beamztar Carlotta Ferrari, handled by husband Ronnie to a first group placing this year with in second spot. Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act, the POTY winner back at Easter.

SLIGO '12 GROUP 10
Sean Knight judged Group 10 and was delighted to see his winner, Gerry and Pauline Clarke’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Roxanne of Shantamon, go on to Best in Show later in the day, with in second place, Lynda Cuthbert-Matthews and husband Colin’s Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, group and Champion Stakes winner at Cork this year.

SLIGO '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Brenda Doyle with her Sevenoaks Shelties, and Amanda Sammon, owner of the BBPIS, take the chance to catch some group judging outdoors without getting a soaking - no rain for a change…

SLIGO '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Howard Tonks is rarely seen at a show these days without his trusty video camera as he records groups and Best in Show action for posterity and for his facebook page, which is eagerly awaited after each weekend. He is seen here with wife, Sally, who is also pretty handy with her camera, often catching some of the judging from a different angle. Congratulations to them on their recent 50th Wedding Anniversary…well done Sally, that’s definitely a ‘Gold’ medal!!!

SLIGO '12 BEST IN SHOW
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DUNDALK '12 BEST IN SHOW
Topping Dundalk Ch Show under BIS judge June Wall, was ‘Flint’, Jimmy Duggan’s popular winning Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan. This was his second BIS this year, and also his 7th Group win, adding to his BIS in Wales at Working/Pastoral, so he has had a great 2012 so far. Reserve BIS went to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act; ‘Beau’ with two CCs and several Reserve tickets, won his third group on the day and was BIS at Swords in June. The show was sponsored by GAIN DOG FOOD with Sean Martin representing GAIN in all the photos.

DUNDALK '12 BEST IN SHOW
June Wall's Best In Show winner was ‘Flint’, Jimmy Duggan’s popular winning Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan.

DUNDALK '12 BEST IN SHOW
June Wall's Best In Show winner was ‘Flint’, Jimmy Duggan’s popular winning Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan.

DUNDALK '12 BEST IN SHOW
June Wall's Best In Show winner was ‘Flint’, Jimmy Duggan’s popular winning Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled as ever by Anita Foley Duggan.

DUNDALK '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Bernie Ladd was judge elect for al the stakes classed and from the Champion Stakes, she sent through to the Champion of Champions finals at the end of the year, Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s homebred Bernese Mountain Dog, Ch GB & Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, who has topped his breed since 2007, and has a large collection of Group wins and placings under his belt. Second here was Tony Moran’s Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Avigdor Evangeline, another from this top winning kennel at home and abroad, who was World Winner last year.

DUNDALK '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Bernie Ladd's Champion Stakes winner, Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s homebred Bernese Mountain Dog, Ch GB & Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco

DUNDALK '12 PUPPY STAKES
Bernie Lass had the job of sorting out the 55 hopefuls in the Puppy Stakes, all looking for their ticket to the POTY next Easter. However, only one can win the big rosette, and here it was Judi Andrew Tempest’s Tibetan Terrier, homebred Mikudi Hot Toddy; 11 months old ‘Toddy’ is a son of their German imported Ch GB & Int Ch Schanti’s Zara-Lamleh mit Mikudi. Runner up, for the fourth time in the Puppy Stakes, was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Bessbox Eura Star – 4 stakes, 4 seconds, so near, yet so far, but sportingly taken by handler, Paul, who handles ‘Hugo’.

DUNDALK '12 PUPPY STAKES
Bernie Ladd's Puppy Stakes winner, Judi Andrew Tempest’s Tibetan Terrier, Mikudi Hot Toddy.

DUNDALK '12 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Bernie Ladd, was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, currently way out in front on the ICP/Royal Canin Leaderboard for Veteran of the Year. Runner up was Jenny Hickey’s Border Collie, Ch & Int Ch Beesting Wicca, who has brains as well as beauty, with a string of working qualifications after his name.

DUNDALK '12 VETERAN STAKES
Bernie Ladd's Veteran Stakes winner, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 1
Keith Nathan was over from England to judge at Dundalk, and one of his tasks was to judge Group 1 He found his winner in Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Craigycor Cake Boss, eighteen months old ‘Buddy’ on his show debut and handled by Sarah’s husband and co breeder, Alan Matthews. Group 2nd was the Old English Sheepdog, CC winning Ch & Int Ch Bellablue Grayson, owned and bred by Geraldine Mulrooney and handled by Seamus Keane. ‘Grayson’ is a BIS and multi group winner.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 2
Terry Munroe judged group 2, and his winner was Heather Blair and Claire McBride’s Bullmastiff, GB Ch Ardhub Jenson, a good three steps up from his 4th place at the last show in Sligo. Second here was the Champion Stakes winner, Peter and Jacqui Embleton’s bernese Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 3
Alan Small from England, judged the Terriers of Group 3, and his winner was Ian and Ann Higham’s home bred Border Terrier, Comberdown Finnegan, a new face for Group honours. Eleven months old Finnegan, who already has five Green stars, was Best Puppy in Show at Belfast open show at Easter and Reserve at Omagh. At the four breed ch shows that he had attended over the water he has been placed at all of them under breed specialists, and was Best Puppy in Show at the Joint Border’s club Ch Show. Second in the group was Mervyn Thompson’s Wire Fox Terrier, Burrencroft Skipper Lad, another winner from this successful kennel.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 4
UK Breed Specialist, Wendy Barrow judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, where her winner was Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend; ‘Jill’ finished BIS 3. Suzanne Jamison’s Smooth Haired Miniature, Ch Barisse Spreads the Magic with Smartdac, repeated his Group 2 placing from Banbridge, handled by Martin McDonnell

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 5
Topping Group 5 at Dundalk under Mick Gavin was the eventual BIS winning Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch Bedarra Cold Paws warm Heart for Leorient, whilst 2nd was the American Akita, Niamh Carroll, Craig Bannon and Aisling’s Am Ch Hoka Hey’s The Power And The Glory, handled by Craig.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 6
It was Afghan specialist, Brian Fogarty who judged Group 6 and he send through to the big ring Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergove Persian Warrior, who finished BIS 4. Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s multi BIS and Group winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, was 2nd

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 7
Jim Gibson of Zilverein Weimaraner fame judged Group 7 where his winner was Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter, multi group winning Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, with Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, dual CC winning and also a previous group winner, Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose, 2nd.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 8
Jim Gibson also judged group 8 and here his red rosette went to the Irish Water Spaniel, currently top of the ICP/Connolly’s Red Mills Leaderboard Group 8, Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground; ‘Marley’ was winning his 6th group of 2012. Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Kerrijoy Valentino, was Group 2nd; he was also 2nd at Hibernian in May and 3rd in Cork.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 9
Toy specialist Des Jenkins from England judged group 9, sending through the eventual Res BIS winning Bichon, Ashling Connolly’s Ch Ashmair Double Act, with, in 2nd place, Ken Crockett’s Boston Terrier, Ch Havasu Heza Beezer.

DUNDALK '12 GROUP 10
Brian Fogarty also judged group 10, and he could not go past the Afghan Hound, Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Ch Ashahni Amir; ‘Caleb’ is a multi group and BIS winner and just recently clinched his third CC for his UK crown with BOB and group shortlisted at Paignton. Michael Western’s Saluki, Ch, Int Ch Ulmarra Salib, bred by Lynda Dunn, was runnr up.

DUNDALK '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Joan Williamson celebrated a very, very special birthday at Dundalk and her many friends treated her to a birthday party, complete with balloons with the significant number embellished on them…90 years young, no one can believe it!

DUNDALK '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Joan’s Cake

DUNDALK '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Sinead Kenny’s new Champion min Pin Cake

DUNDALK '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Melanie Corcoran’s New Champion Staffie cake

DUNDALK '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

DUN LAOGHAIRE (MONKSTOWN) '12 BEST IN SHOW
Hungarian judge, Dr Miklos Levente selected the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled as ever by wife Anita, to top the entry at Monkstown’s 78th All Breed Ch Show with RBIS to Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground.

MONKSTOWN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Dr Miklos Levente selected the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled as ever by wife Anita, as Best In Show.

MONKSTOWN '12 BEST IN SHOW
'Flint' relaxing after his win

MONKSTOWN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Ronnie Irving’s Champion Stakes winner, qualifying for the Champion of Champions finals, was Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Ch Heneva The Headliner For Keoma, 3 year old ‘Cody’ recently group runner-up at Swords Ch show, with in second place, Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Vasco De Gamma, handled by mum Cathy.

MONKSTOWN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Ronnie Irving's Puppy Stakes winner was Caryn Coogan’s Pug, the Finnish import, Kingpoint Where Them Girls Are. Runner-up was Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan’s Toy Poodle, Tirkane Just You Wait, handled by Eva Keenan

MONKSTOWN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Ronnie Irving's Puppy Stakes winner was Caryn Coogan’s Pug, the Finnish import, Kingpoint Where Them Girls Are.

MONKSTOWN '12 VETERAN STAKES
Keeping up the pressure at the top of the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, ‘Lennox’ the joint winner last year in this tightly contested competition with victory in the Veteran Stakes under Ronnie Irving. Runner-up was Veronica Coutts’ Wire Fox Terrier, Laural Boy, fourth last year overall.

MONKSTOWN '12 BRACE STAKES
Topping the Brace Stakes under Ronnie Irving were Anna Gilmartin’s West Highland White Terriers, Loughallen Ca-Noosty Cutie and Loughallen Orka Dazzler.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 1
Heading up Group 1 under Marion Campbell was Colm and Rose Hastings’ OES, Ch, Am Ch & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, the eventual BIS 3 winner later in the day, with runner up spot going to Scott’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Degallo The Real Deal, handled by Patrick Fortune.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 2
Jerry Daly judged Group 2, finding his winner in Fiona Carr’s Boxer, Boxcaton Solo Flight, a first group success for this 2 year old, with in second place Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, fresh from his CC, BOB and Group 2 win at Leeds, both dogs coming through their respective breeds under UK judge, Jeff Luscott.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 3
Topping the Terriers in Group 3 under Philip Behan was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch Shillelagh Vasco De Gama, handled on this occasion by mum Cathy as Ross was on judging duty overseas. Runner-up was awarded to John Weatherhead’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Hallsblu Fibber Magee, only 8 months old but another in a long line of winners from this very successful kennel.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 4
Christine Bastable had judged all the Dachshunds and it was Harry O’Donoghue judging the Group, with his winner being Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Blend, ‘Jill’ so successful both at home and across the water where she recently took her 8th CC; Harry’s runner-up spot was occupied by David Walsh’s Miniature Long, Ch & GB Ch Walpines Brandy Cream.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 5
Philip Behan also judged Group 5, sending through the eventual BIS winner, Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by wife Anita, with runner-up rosette going to James Newman’s Pomeranian, the multi BIS winning Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 6
Harry O’Donoghue’s winner in Group 6 was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, recently BIS at Kilkenny to follow on from his similar success at Hibernian Ch show in May. Runner-up under Harry was Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, group winner the previous week at Dundalk, ‘Tyler’ and ‘Arthur’ continuing their epic battle at the top of the ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 7
Danish judge, Erling Kjaer Pedersen was centre ring for Group 7 where his winner was Morag and David Connolly’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Got Me Mojo At Huntly, the RBIS winner at the IKC Celtic Winners show in March, with runner-up spot going to Catherine Kelly’s BIS winning Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Jane Anthony.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 8
Bernie Ladd was judge elect for Group 8, sending through the eventual RBIS winner, Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, with Michelle Knapp’s English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Calvadale Carte Blanche, taking second place.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 9
Susan Kealy judged Group 9, finding her winner in James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, last year’s IKC Dog of the Year, and today winning his 7th group in the current campaign of 2012, with BIS success at Combined Canine International; runner-up in this very competitive group was awarded to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch Ashmair Double Act, the POTY winner at Easter and BIS winner at Swords Ch show in June.

MONKSTOWN '12 GROUP 10
Harry O’Donoghue also judged the sighthounds of Group 10, where his winner was the eventual BIS 4 winner, Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with the second place rosette going to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch Ashahni Amir, ‘Caleb’ the current group leader on the ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard.

MONKSTOWN '12 JUDGES
Included in the judging panel at Monkstown Ch Show were Ronnie Irving and Tom Johnston from England, seen here wit Bernie Ladd, relaxing at the group ring.

MONKSTOWN '12 COMMITTEE
Mary Crowley, long time secretary of the Dun Laoghaire Canine Club’s Monkstown show, announced her retirement from the post at the show where the committee made a presentation to her for her long service. She is seen here cutting her ‘thank you’ cake, surrounded by her committee - l – r:- Chris Hancock, Elaine Drennan, Ger Phillpot, Chairman Nick Hammond, Mary, Vice chairman Mick Drennan, Treasurer Simon Rooney and Catherine Rooney.

MONKSTOWN '12 Mary Crowley
Mary Crowley cuts her ‘thank you’ cake with a little help from Dun Laoghaire Monkstown Canine Society chairman, Nick Hammond (left) and Vice Chairman, Mick Drennan

MONKSTOWN '12 Mary Crowley
Mary Crowley accepting a bouquet from Dun Laoghaire Monkstown Canine Society chairman, Nick Hammond as a thank you for her long service.

MONKSTOWN '12 Mary Crowley

MONKSTOWN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Agility

MONKSTOWN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
It may have been August but the weather was not kind, someone of course had to test the depth!

DUN LAOGHAIRE (MONKSTOWN) '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

BANGOR '12 BEST IN SHOW
Sally Burns, well known for her top winning Valentine Poodles, was making her debut in the Best in Show ring at Bangor & North Down’s 9th Championship show and at the end of a long sunny day her top choice fell to Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, 7 year old ‘Skye’ winning his second BIS this year and along the way, his fifth group; he has also been successful across the water with CC success at SKC back in May. Reserve BIS under Sally was James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, ‘Ruben’ the BIS winner at Combined Canine at Easter.

BANGOR '12 BEST IN SHOW
Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye showing his appreciation to Sally Burns whom had awarded him Best In Show.

BANGOR '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Colette Muldoon was Triona Ni She’s Dobermann, Ch Farentino Wot A Thriller, ‘Tino’ was the group winner at Combined International and also at Cork where he was BIS 4; runner-up was Michael Killeen-King’s Maltese, Ch Fair Princess Fiona Da Perla Elysia For Dolcissimo.

BANGOR '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Colette Muldoon’s Junior Stakes winner at Bangor was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s 12 months old German Short Haired Pointer, Barleyarch Blue Riband At Tomanipoint.

BANGOR '12 PUPPY STAKES
All Breeds judge, Colette Muldoon, judged the Puppy Stakes, her winner was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier bitch, 10 months old homebred Shillelagh Port Vino.

BANGOR '12 VETERAN STAKES
Heading up the veterans under Colette and maintaining his lead at the top of the ICP/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard was Lyn Appelby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, handled by Mary Mulvaney with 2nd place to Veronica Coutts’ WFT, Laural Boy.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 1
Dermot Timmins judged Group 1 where his winner was Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, 9 year old ‘Lennox’ winning his 2nd group this year after similar success at Bray a month earlier; runner-up was Alan Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Maplecreek Beach Bunny At Craigycor, another goldn oldie at 8 years of age.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 2
Making her debut centre ring in Group 2 was Dione Fitzsimons, well known for her Fitzkin Dobes and Rotts and also for her handling skills, where she chose her winner as Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, homebred Tuwos Halestorm, a first group victory this year en route to BIS 4; second place went to Claire McBride & Heather Blair’s Bullmastiff, GB Ch Ardhub Jenson, group winner recently at Dundalk.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 3
Topping the terriers of Group 3 under visiting Finnish judge, Marja Salminen, was Barbara Ferguson’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Edbrios Dolce Vita, handled by co-breeder, Philip O’Brien to a first group victory this year, she was also BIS at the club show held the same day. In second place was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, group winner at IKC and also at Combined Int where he was RBIS.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 4
Marja Salminen also judged Group 4, the breeds having been judged by UK Dachshund specialist, Simon Parsons. Coming out on top under Marja was Mary & Joe Allan and Mary Dick’s Wire Haired Miniature, Ch & Gib Ch Alpheratz Francesco, a first group win of the year after 5 previous group placings; runner-up was the Smooth Haired, Emerson’s Ch Batendach Black And Sleek For Pachego, with a first group placement this year.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 5
Mary Davidson, well known for her Sassasica Siberian Husky teams was another making her debut centre ring when she judged Group 5, awarding top honours to Asling, Bannon and Carroll’s American Akita, Am Ch Hoka Hey’s The Power And The Glory, a second group success following on from his victory at Kilkenny back in June; second place went to Kate Harbinson’s Swedish import Pharaoh Hound, Ch Enigma Quite A Showgirl With Actolia.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 6
John Walsh officiated Group and her winner was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s top winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, who then went on to BIS 3, with in second place, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, the great rivalry between these two dogs has been intense but friendly all year long.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 7
Dutch judge, Gerda Halff van Boven was another late addition to the panel, judging a number of breeds and also Group 7 where her winner was the BIS winning English Setter, Aidan McKiernan’s Ch Richecca Skye’s The Limit, with Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, the group winner most recently at Bray, Sligo and Dundalk.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 8
Completing the trio of first time group judges was Emma Archibald, well known for her very successful Abinvale Golden Retrievers, one of our former top Junior Handlers, today also judging the Juniors, and in Group 8 she awarded top honours to Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, his 8th group victory of the year leaving him well clear at the top of the Group 8 ICP/Connolly’s Red Mills Leaderboard. Runner-up under Emma was Liam and Brian Moran’s Flat Coated Retriever, Sh Ch Almanza Something Excellent.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 9
It was the RBIS winning Papillon, James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, who was Moira Grant-Cook’s winner in Group 9, with Dickson’s Pug, Habiba Paparazzi At Beltoy taking a first group placing in the runner-up spot.

BANGOR '12 GROUP 10
Kari Salminen from Finland had a very busy day with the highest number of dogs and he also judged Group 10, finding his winner in Felicity Thompson’s Greyhound, Ch Boughton Black Knight Of Barnesmore, his first group of the year after three previous group placings. In second spot under Kari was Emer Mooney’s Deerhound, Rosslyn Quartet, ‘Elsie’ only 10 months old on the day and taking her first group placing.

CLONMEL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Seamus Oates, well know some years ago for his top winning St Bernards and Bulldogs, but who now spends as much time abroad judging, as he does at home, was BIS judge elect at Clonmel. From the ten group winners, he shortlisted to four, and then declared that the Clonmel 2012 Best in Show winner was Eamon Murray’s homebred Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior; ‘Tyler’ today winning his second all breed BIS and also his 28th Group. The Reserve BIS winner needs little introduction; James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch, GB & CIB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation has been a consistent Group and BIS winner.

CLONMEL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Seamus Oates' Best In Show winner, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior

CLONMEL '12 BEST IN SHOW FINAL FOUR
Seamus Oates' Best In Show final four, Austin and Ann Long-Doyle’s St Bernard (BIS 3), Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, James Newman’s Pomeranian (BIS2), Ch, GB & CIB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, Eamon Murray’s Beagle (BIS1), Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior and Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan’s Toy Poodle (BIS4), Tirkane Legally Blonde.

CLONMEL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show is now traditionally decided the best in Show judge, and at Clonmel Seamus Oates has a wide variety of breeds to chose from. He finally shortlisted eight babies for further consideration, eventually giving the nod to Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Mingfield Close Call, handled as ever by dad, Philip. Runner up was Clare Burnett’s Bouvier Des Flandres, Mon Cher Taurus.

CLONMEL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Seamus Oates' pick for Best Baby Puppy In Show was Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Mingfield Close Call, handled as ever by dad, Philip.

CLONMEL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
The Best Baby Puppy's from each breed lined up for Seamus Oates to judge.

CLONMEL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
The winning moment Seamus Oates picks his Best Baby Puppy In Show, Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Mingfield Close Call, handled as ever by dad, Philip.

CLONMEL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Joan Duffus’ Samoyed, Ch & Am Ch McMagic’s The Candy Man Of Pebbles Run, took the Champion Stakes under Wal Westren, ‘Manny’ with a good collection of groups and placings, as well as previous stakes wins. Runner up here was Pamela & Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me, Euro Winner ’09 and now 5yrs old and still showing the way.

CLONMEL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Joan Duffus’ Samoyed, Ch & Am Ch McMagic’s The Candy Man Of Pebbles Run, winner of the Champion Stakes under Wal Westren.

CLONMEL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Wal Westren’s Junior Stakes winner was Grainne Keeling’s Alaskan Malamute, Libertia Arc Angel At Kishdigra, 13 months old ‘Gabriel’ with 3 Green Stars, 2 with BOB, and 4 Reserves, under his belt already. Tom & Annie Mervyn’s G.S.H.P. Barleyarch Blue Riband At Tomanipoint, already a Junior Champion, showed his Champion kennelmates that he is waiting in the wings when he took the 2nd rosette

CLONMEL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Wal Westren’s Junior Stakes winner was Grainne Keeling’s Alaskan Malamute, Libertia Arc Angel At Kishdigra.

CLONMEL '12 PUPPY STAKES
Judge for the Puppy Stakes was Aussie Wal Westren, where he gave Maureen and Brian Carroll’s homebred Keeshond, Lyntova Midnight Dream, the Clonmel ticket to the POTY next Easter. ‘Georgia’ is 11 months old. Runner up was the visiting Border Terrier, Bimandi’s Belladonna, owned by the Holmes’ from Suffolk.

CLONMEL '12 PUPPY STAKES
Wal Westren's Pupy Stakes winner was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Lyntova Midnight Dream.

CLONMEL '12 VETERAN STAKES
Wal western also judged the veteran Stakes at Clonmel, and winning here was the Wire Fox Terrier, Laural Boy, owned by a delighted Veronica Coutts who makes the trip to almost all of the irish shows from her home in Scotland. Her 11 year old boy finished 4th last year in ICP/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 1
Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Maplecreek Beach Bunny At Craigycor, handled by husband, Alan, was triumphant in Group 1 under Mrs A Bowe, from Australia. ‘Bunny’, as her titles suggest, has been a big winner for Alan and Sarah, with many groups and BIS to her credit. In 2nd spot was Michael Lawless’ Bouvier Des Flandres, Ch Lachlans X Facter, a regular winner for this kennel.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 1 WINNER
Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Maplecreek Beach Bunny At Craigycor

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 2
Well known Boxer man, Arthur Butters, judged Group 2 and he have the winners rosette to Austin & Ann Long-Doyle’s St Bernard, Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, his third such award, and he went on to BIS3 later in the day. Ciaran & Ann Marie Donnelly & Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, winner of countless groups and BIS, handled by Billy, was 2nd.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 3
Dave Lawlor, Chairman of Killarney had a day off from planning his show on the Tuesday, and judged Group 3 at Clonmel, finding his winner in Rita & Alan Fitzsimmons’ Yorkshire Terrier, Ch Only You My Sky De Nemrac-Aniuq At Fitzelly, his Best in Show winner at Bray back in July. Louisa and Caroline Mallon’s West Highland White Terrier, 12 months old Colla Olympia, took second place.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 4
Laurent Heinesche judged the Dachshunds of Group 4 and his winner was Julie Emerson’s Mini Long, Longart Mini Cooper At Pachego, handled by daughter, Courtney with Seamus Dunne & breeder Sharon Shone’s Mini Wire, Ch Hanishan Solitaire, runner-up.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 5
Ann Taggart was ring centre for Group 5 and her winner was the eventual Reserve BIS winning Pomeranian, James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch, GB & CIB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation; ’Victoria’ is currently 2nd in Group 5 on the Leaderboard whilst Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Ch Mingfield Master Chief, handled by dad Philip, and group4 at Hibernian, was 2nd.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 6
Natasha Davidovic from Serbia judged Group 6, sending on the eventual BIS winning Beagle, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, whilst Gwen Huikeshoven’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Tarmachan Albanwr back in GB from the Netherlands, with breeders Fiona Buchanan and Michael MacLaren, was Group 2nd.winner, handled by Fiona.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 7
Les Chambers chose Helga Edmonson & Cicely Robertshaw’s Pointer, Crookrise Agathis, for his Group 7 winner: ‘Aggie’ who was over for last year’s circuit, is just 19 months old. The McLoughlin’s from Roscrea took group 2nd with their G.S.H.P. Fieldfine Deja Brewing Up A Storm At Wingfield, a first group placing for them.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 8
Sinead Taggart could find nothing to lower the colours of Joe Caulfield and Joanna Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, winner of no fewer than eight Group 8 victories so far this year with more to come during the week. Taking 2nd place was Michelle Knapp’s English Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Calvadale Thief Taker.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 9
John J Walsh gave Ann Ingram & Kay Ryan’s Toy Poodle, Tirkane Legally Blond, top honours; she finished BIS 4. Rose & Colm White’s Bichon Frise, Ch & Am Gr Ch Whitebreds Pearls Heir To The Throne, who won his Irish crown at Kilkenny, and took his first CC at SKC in May, was 2nd.

CLONMEL '12 GROUP 10
Jarmo Vourinen judged Group 10, his winner being Pamela & Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All About Me, ‘Pebbles’ had earlier taken 2nd in Champ Stakes. Second place fell to Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s multi group and BIS winning Afghan, Ch & GB Ch Ashahni Amir; ‘Caleb’ recently winning his 3rd CC with BOB at Paignton.

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CLONMEL '12 BEAGLE CLUB BEST IN SHOW

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KILLARNEY '12 BEST IN SHOW
John Bond of Kanesbrook Rottweilers judged Best in Show at Killarney, his first appointment at this level and he chose the Group 2 winner, Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s 2 years old Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy At Bessbox, aka ‘Harry’ who had earlier won his fi rst Group under Karen Gilliland (Castleavery). It was the Irish Water Spaniel, Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, who annexed Reserve BIS, ‘Marley’ having earlier won his tenth group of the year under Geoffrey Dryburgh from Australia.

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John Bond's Best In Show was Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy At Bessbox.

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‘Harry’ the Boxer and ‘Marley’ the Irish Water Spaniel do a lap of honour at the end of the show to the applause of the ringside.

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A very excited ‘Harry’ celebrates his win.

KILLARNEY '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
John Bond, BIS judge, also judged Best Baby Puppy in Show. He gave the nod to Stephanie, Fiona & Ashling Robertson’s Pointer, Blueyonder Case In Point By Hookwood, handled by mum, Stephanie, much to the delight of her Navan based daughters. Dione Fitzsimons was also delighted when her home bred Dobermann, Fitzkin Has It, collected the runner-up rosette.

KILLARNEY '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Margaret O’Gorman found her Champion Stakes winner in Mark Andrews & Jonathan Ledger’s Pointer, Ch & Multi Int Ch Aurichalcum Miss Tified Ledgands, no stranger to Ireland. Cybel and Dermot Alford’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch Christate How U Doin, handled by daughter, Georgina, took 2nd place here; he won the group earlier this year at Munster Canine.

KILLARNEY '12 PUPPY STAKES
Margaret O’Gorman, judged the Stakes classes and from 50 hopefuls she decided that her winner would be Marion Mulholland’s Dobermann, Tom-Dober Stardust Marillium, 8 months, handled in the ring by Josh Henderson, but seen here with Marion.

KILLARNEY '12 VETERAN STAKES
Michael Lawless’ Bouvier Des Flandres, Dutch Lois From The Dogsfarm, won the Veteran Stakes under Margaret O’Gorman, who gave second place to Ger & Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, Ch Kilconnell Cheekiw Tovorla.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 1
Mr P Asensi Peinado from Spain was in charge of Group 1 at Killarney and his winner was Colm & Rose Hastings’ OES, Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, a regular group and BIS winner over her career. Taking a first group placing this year in 2nd place was John O’Mahoney’s Pembroke Corgi, Ch Chawton Dream Maker.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 2
Karen Gilliland judged Group 2, her winner was the eventual BIS winner, Paul Keenan & Darren Griffin’s Boxer, Ch Walkend Boy at Bessbox, and she gave 2nd place to Kerrisk’s Shar Pei, Ch Chuanfa Compact At Qing Iverna.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 3
Well known Cork Kerry Blue man Ted Barry went over the large Group 3, and his final decision sent on to BIS the Irish Terrier, John Canty & John Harty’s Ch Padfoot Gradamach, handled by John Canty. Cathy Neill & Cara Davani’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, BIS at Cork, handled by Cathy, was 2nd.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 4
Well known and most successful Long Haired Dachshund breeder and exhibitor, Gerry McFaul was running the rule over the Dachshunds of Group 4, judging both the breeds and the group and he chose for his red rosette David Walsh & Gary McAlpine’s Mini Smooth, Ch & GB Ch Walpines Queens Courtier, a good winner both at home in Ireland and also in England. Cross channel visitor from Bury St Edmunds, Linda Coverley’s Wire Haired, Aventine Tropic Thunder, was runner-up.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 5
Natasha Davidovic was overseeing Group 5 at Killarney and her winner was the top winning Pomeranian, James Newman’s Ch, GB & CIB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation; ‘Victoria’s’ most recent achievement being Reserve BIS two days earlier at Clonmel. James Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Hearts For Leorient, ‘Flint’ who was handled as ever by wife, Anita, took 2nd place.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 6
Sean Watson from England but living for many years now in Cyprus, judged Group 6 where he could see nothing to beat Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy; ‘Arthur’ a multi group & BIS winner and currently topping the Gorup on the ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard. Liz Thornton from Hampshire was really enjoyed her ‘Irish holiday’ cleaning up during the week with her Basset Fauve De Bretagnes collecting no fewer than 12 green stars between her male, Mochras Melchoir and bitch Melchoir Mahogany, the former taking group 2nd here under Sean.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 7
Mr G Dryburgh from Australia was the Group 7 judge and he found his winner in Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Risley Made To Order, handled by Jane Anthony. Runner up was Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Rohanmor My Blue Heaven, whose titles speak for themselves.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 8
Cocker Spaniel man, Chris Laverty, had the choice in Group 8 and gave a tenth Group wins this year to Joe Caulfield & Joanna Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, who finished RBIS later in the day. Second went to Frank, Bette & Emma Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator, who was made up at Monkstown, and also took the group at Cork, ‘Denver’was handled as ever by Emma.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 9
Yorkshire Terrier enthusiast Rita Fitzsimmons was judging Group 9 for the first time I believe and she gave the nod, and the big rosette to Rose and Colm White’s USA imported Bichon Frise, Ch & Am Gr Ch Whitbreds Pearls Heir To The Throne. ‘Star’ who won his Irish title at Kilkenny, had been group 2nd at the previous show. Making it a family affair, sister in law, Susan White piloted her Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot, Champion Stakes winner at IKC Celtic Winners, took his fourth group placing this year with the 2nd rosette.

KILLARNEY '12 GROUP 10
Laurent Heinesche was also judging at Killarney following his Clonmel appointment, and he judged Group 10 here, finding his winner in Willie & Joanne Mullen’s home bred Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, taking his first group win this year and who was to have a great finale to the week, while Felicity Thompson’s Greyhound, Boughton Black Knight Of Barnesmore,, Group winner at Bangor, was 2nd.

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Surely somebody found their pot of gold

LIMERICK '12 BEST IN SHOW
The Best in Show judge at Limerick was Claudio De Giuliani from Italy, the owner of the ‘Claman’ German Short Haired Pointers and Dachshunds. Claudio had a good line-up to chose from and in the end it was Ruben, the Papillon, James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, who had earlier won his 9th Group of 2012 under Andreas Schemel, who won his 2nd BIS this year, his first being the Combined International at Easter. Reserve BIS went to the Rottweiler, Andrea Cleary’s Ch Cuchulain The Brave, who had earlier won his first group this year under Irish judge, Peter Farrell.

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Best In Show at Limerick under Claudio De Giuliani was Papillon, James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

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Best In Show at Limerick under Claudio De Giuliani was Papillon, James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

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Best In Show at Limerick under Claudio De Giuliani was Papillon, James Newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

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Best In Show judge Claudio De Giuliani makes his assessment in the BIS ring.

LIMERICK '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Claudios De Giuliani winner was a delighted Kay Connor with her Japanese Spitz baby, home bred Akiera Frost On My Socks, with Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Mingfield Close Call, handled by dad, Philip, runner-up.

LIMERICK '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner at Limerick under Michael Leonard was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint, owner of 2 CCs with a group win from Banbridge, runner up at South Tipp, Bray and Dundalk, Group 3rds from Deise and ILKA and a 4th from Combined International. Taking 2nd place here was Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Ch Rosabaron Lord of Zaralee, Group 2 winner at both Deise and Bray this summer and earlier in the year took the CC & BOB at Crufts.

LIMERICK '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Michael Leonard was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint.

LIMERICK '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes at Limerick under Michael Leonard was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueran, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon; ‘Lennox’ was 4th in Group 1 later, won the groups at both Bray and Bangor, and although a Veteran, he is currently 2nd top dog on the ICP’Connolly’s Red Mills Group 1 Leaderboard. Second in these stakes was Crowther Baugley’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Tannamoor Hallmark at Lligwy.

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Winning the Veteran Stakes at Limerick under Michael Leonard was Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueran, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon.

LIMERICK '12 BRACE STAKES
The Brace Stakes saw Michael Leonard give the red rosette to Harrison’s Skye Terrier duo, ‘Merlin’ and ‘Archer’, otherwise known as Ch Papplewick Knockando for Trenson and his sire, Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc for Trenson; this pair making it a clean sweep at all four of the Munster Circuit shows.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 1
John Walsh (Junior) judged Group 1 at Limerick, finding his winner in the Shetland Sheepdog, Cathrina Dunne’s Fearnach Frosty Moon at Longrange, this almost 3 year old bitch winning her first group. Runner up was Jerry Daly’s Australian Shepherd Dog, Silver Dream Aussie’s All My Life, winning his Irish crown on the day.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 2
Peter Farrell judged Group 2, and his winner was the Rottweiler, Andrea Cleary’s eventual RBIS winner, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, with the Boxer, Paul Keenan and Darren Griffin’s Rectorypark See You There At Bessbox, runner up; ‘Sally’ had earlier clinched BOB under Swiss judge, Elisabeth Feuz from an excellent entry of 83 dogs, having taken an open bitch class of 19 entries.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 3
Ann Rode from Switzerland judged Group 3, her winner of course being the Kerry Blue Terrier, Cathy Neill and Cara Davani’s Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, who finished BIS 4, and she gave Group 2nd to the Miniature Bull Terrier, Birgitt Salewski-Mielchen and husband Roland Mielchen’s Easy Rider of Slanting Shore, over on the circuit from Germany, handled by Birgitt and going one place up from the previous show in Killarney.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 3
Ann Rode from Switzerland judged Group 3, her winner of course being the Kerry Blue Terrier, Cathy Neill and Cara Davani’s Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, who finished BIS 4, and she gave Group 2nd to the Miniature Bull Terrier, Birgitt Salewski-Mielchen and husband Roland Mielchen’s Easy Rider of Slanting Shore, over on the circuit from Germany, handled by Birgitt and going one place up from the previous show in Killarney.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 4
The dachshunds’ Group 4 was judged by Ruth Wagner of the ‘Von den Garnicher Eichen’ prefix in Luxembourg, and she found her winner in Linda Coverly’s Wire Haired, homebred Aventine Shaken Not Stirred, over on the circuit from England, with the Peter and Caroline Wheatland’s Miniature Smooth Haired, Kinchville Moscow Never Sleeps of Pinedax, taking the runner-up spot.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 5
Christina Rossier from Switzerland judged the large Group 5 and her eventual winner was the Alaskan Malamute, Averil Roper’s Tokosha Atka, who finished the day BIS 3, while Ellen O’Neill was over again from Scotland and took the 2nd rosette with her American Akita, homebred GB Ch Geilsaven Wear My Kiss, a first circuit group placing for this bitch.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 6
Margaret O’Gorman, secretary of Clonmel, judged Group 6 where she found her winner in Eamon Murray’s multi group and BIS winning Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior, who had been BIS on Sunday at Clonmel; this was ‘Tyler’s 8th group so far this year. In 2nd place was the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Tarmachan Albanwr owned by Gwen Huikeshoven from the Netherlands and over on the circuit from Scotland with his breeders, Fiona Buchanan and Michael MacLaren, and handled by Fiona.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 7
Colm Hastings from Cork ran the rule over the Group 7 gundogs, his winner being Morag, David and Ryan Connolly’s Weimaraner, Sh Ch Zilverein Got Me Mojo at Huntly; ‘Spike’ the group winner and Res BIS at IKC Celtic Winners in March and Group winner also at Monkstown. Second placed here was Cathy Loughlin and Katie Kelly’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Rohanmor You Were Made for Me Jun Ch, who won the group at ILKA.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 8
Catherine Collins gave Group 8 to Chris and Angela Hancock’s black Labrador Retriever, Ch & Sh Ch Ballyhenry Hancourt Yeats Jun Ch, his third group win this year. It was the black Cocker Spaniel, Kerry Brennan’s homebred Kerrijoy Valentino Jun Ch, who took 2nd place.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 9
It was Austrian, Andreas Schemel, who sent on to the BIS ring from Group 9 the BIS winning Papillon, James newman’s Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, POTY ’11 and IKC Top Showdog ‘11 contest winner Ch Ashmair Double Act; ‘Beau’, who was BIS at Swords and won the groups at Fermoy and Dundalk this year.

LIMERICK '12 GROUP 10
Ruth Wagner was ring centre for Group 10, her winner being the Whippet, Lynda Matthews and Don Foran’s Ch Courthill Catch A Shadow; ‘Esther’ was taking her third group win this year, handled as usual by Lynda, and is a daughter of ‘Brad’, her IKC Dog of The Year 2010. She won the CC at Crufts this year to add to her RCC as a baby at Southern Counties, and was top puppy in the UK last year. Carla Bollard-O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, multi Group & BIS winning Ch Ashahni Amir, took the runner-up spot here; ‘Caleb’, CC & BOB at Crufts ’11 and came to the Circuit as a GB Champion as he had taken his 3rd ticket with BOB at Paignton, and went on to take his 4th with BOB at Bournemouth.

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Ruth Wagner's Group 10 winner was Lynda Matthews and Don Foran’s Whippet Ch Courthill Catch A Shadow.

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Limerick Committee with the Best In Show winner.

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TRALEE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Joan Walsh, Secretary of the Combined Canine Club International show and the Pup of the Year and IKC Treasurer was judge elect to award Best in Show at Tralee & District’s 40th Championship show. From the ten group winners lined up, her choice fell to Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, homebred Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch. This was 2 year old ‘Cooper’s’ first BIS victory and what a week he was having on the Circuit with group victory at Killarney, Gp 4 at Limerick and now going all the way at Tralee. RBIS under Joan was another native Irish breed, Cathy Neill and Cara Davani’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, following on from his group win at Limerick two days previously, and today taking group number 5 this year.

TRALEE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Joan Walsh was Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, homebred Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch.

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Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Irish Wolfhound, homebred Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch, pictured here with the Mullen family.

TRALEE '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Joan Walsh also was tasked with selecting Best Baby Puppy in Show and from the BBP in Breed winners, she chose as her BBPIS, Martin Steele and Leanne Carpenter’s Bulldog, homebred Chelseapride Makalele, handled by Stephen Minogue, with runner-up spot going to Kieran Behan’s Chow Chow, Mingfield Close Call, nice to see both winners homebred.

TRALEE '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Christina Rossier’s Champion Stakes winner at Tralee was Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s St Bernard, Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, another dog having a great week as he was the group winner and BIS 3 at Clonmel; runner-up was Adele Kerrisk’s Shar Pei, Ch Chuanfa Compact At Qing Iverna.

TRALEE '12 PUPPY STAKES
Swiss judge, Christina Rossier the Puppy Stakes. From the 88 hopefuls entered, she chose as her winner Michael Carr’s Boxer, Moydrum Quality Act, almost 10 months old, he was Reserve BBPIS back at Easter at Combined International and now goes on to the POTY Final next Easter. Runner-up was Fealy’s Newfoundland, Blacktide Heaven Knows.

TRALEE '12 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes at Tralee under Christina Rossier was Duncan’s 8 year old Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Redfrith Chianti, with Ger & Mary Hickey’s Finnish Spitz, 9 year old Ch Kilconnell Cheekie Tovorla, in 2nd place.

TRALEE '12 BRACE STAKES
Making it a clean sweep for Circuit week, the Brace Stakes winners were again Harrison’s Skye Terriers, Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc For Trenson and Ch Papplewick Knockando For Trenson under Stakes judge, Christina Rossier.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 1
Kresten Scheel from Denmark was judge elect for Group 1 where his winner was the eventual BIS 3 winning Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sarah Matthews’ Ch & GB Ch Maplecreek Beach Bunny At Craigycor, handled by husband Alan; the runner-up rosette was awarded to Eoin Fleetwood and Patricia Kavanagh’s Bearded Collie, Firstprizebears John FK, Patricia in charge this time as it was Eoin who had piloted ‘Oscar’ to group success earlier this year at ILKA.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 2
Kresten Scheel also judged Group 2, finding his victor in Dione Fitsimons’ Dobermann Pinscher, homebred Ch Fitzkin Eternal Elegance, a first group victory this year after runner-up spot at Deise and G3 at Limerick, with in second place, Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, fresh from his RBIS success at Limerick just 2 days previously.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 3
Heading up the terriers in Group 3 under USA judge Merle Taylor was Cathy Neill and Cara Davani’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, en route to Reserve BIS, with the runner-up rosette going to Ger and Laura Cox’s Bull Terrier, Megaville Plenty More, a fifth group placing for ‘Charlie’ and the group winner earlier this year at Banbridge.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 4
Topping the Dachshunds in Group 4 under Anne Buvik from Norway was Seamus Dunne and Sharon Shone’s Miniature Wire, Ch Hanishan Solitaire, stepping up from her runner-up spot at Clonmel earlier in the week while runner-up here at Tralee was the Standard Wire, Rollison’s Nosinllor Artemis, a first group placing for this Devon based bitch.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 5
Ruth Wagner from Luxembourg judged Group 5, finding her winner in Fran Murphy’s BIS 4 winning American Akita, Ch Russcuragh’s All Or Nothing, ‘Theo’ a former POTY qualifier and here taking a first group victory of the year following several group placings. Runner-up spot went to Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, handled by wife Anita, ‘Flint’ the BIS winner at both Dundalk and Monkstown a few weeks earlier.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 6
Lynda Cuthbert-Matthews, well known for her top winning Whippets and Borzois, was in charge of Group 6 where her winner was Gwen Huikeshoven’s Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Tarmachan Albanwr, stepping up from his 2nd place wins at both Clonmel and Limerick and runner-up today was the Somerset based Beagle bitch, Hargrave’s Valsacre Vista, taking a first group placing.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 7
Italian judge, Claudio Giuliani officiated Group 7 where his winner was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Jane Anthony, ‘Marco’ taking a first group victory of the year after many group placings and a CV that includes several BIS wins last year; runner-up was another G7 regular, Maura and Seamus Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear Of Beechillawn, group winner earlier this year at Cork and today taking a seventh group spot.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 8
Finnish judge, Mr Rune Fagerstrom was centre ring for Group 8, selecting for his winner, Joe Caulfield and Joanne Furlong’s Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground, 4 year old ‘Marley’, RBIS at Killarney, heading up the G8 ICP/Connolly’s RED MILLS Leaderboard by virtue of his 11th group victory of the year and third of the Circuit, with in second place, regular Circuit visitors, Sandra and Roger Williams with their Cocker Spaniel, Su Ch & Sh Ch Mannacas Cutting Corners.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 9
Lionel Prouve handled the Tibetan Spaniel, Ch & GB Ch Avigdor Jarko, to win Group 9 under Birte Scheel from Denmark. ‘Jarko’, who was RCC at Crufts ’11, is just one of the International winners from Tony Moran’s Avigdor kennels based in Tramore in Co Waterford. Second was Eamon Keenan’s home bred Lhasa Apso, multi BOB winning Ch Heneva The Headliner for Keoma Jun Ch, who was also G 2nd at Swords and took a 4th at Dundalk.

TRALEE '12 GROUP 10
Topping Group 10 under Claudio De Giuliani, who had judged BIS two days previously at Limerick, was ‘Cooper’ the Irish Wolfhound that he was delighted to see go onto take BIS, Willie and Joanne Mullen’s Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain Jun Ch, with David and Valerie Best’s Whippet, Slaneyfinn Fennel Jun Ch, taking the 2nd rosette and a first group placing, handled by David.

TRALEE '12 AROUND THE SHOW
who can resist chocolate cake

TRALEE '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Show venue, the Riocht Athletic Grounds, Castleisland.

TRALEE '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

CARLOW '12 BEST IN SHOW
Making her judging debut in the Best in Show ring was Rosemary Daly Meehan, well known along with husband, Sean, for her Abylity Belgian Shepherd Dogs and Schipperkes. Making it an unforgettable week, her BIS rosette went to Sally and Howard Tonks’ Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, who just the previous weekend had clinched his 3rd CC and GB title at Richmond Ch show. He was piloted by Dione Fitzsimons, with whom Darcy has formed a special bond and it certainly shows. Reserve BIS under Rosemary was James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, handled by co-breeder Sean Carroll, recently BIS at Limerick on the Circuit.

CARLOW '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best In Show under Rosemary Daly Meehan was Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, pictured with Dione Fitzsimons and owners Sally and Howard Tonks

CARLOW '12 BEST IN SHOW
'Darcy' on the move

CARLOW '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Rosemary Daly Meehan was also tasked with selecting Best Baby Puppy in Show, finding her winner in Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Heneva Raising The Bets, 5 months old ‘Harry’ handled by co-breeder Henry Stanley, with RBBPIS going to Dionne Fitzsimons’ Dobermann, Fitzkin Has It, just two days younger.

CARLOW '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Rosemary Daly Meehan was Eamon Keenan’s Lhasa Apso, Heneva Raising The Bets

CARLOW '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the 38 entries in the Champion Stakes under Eamon Murray was Cybel & Dermot Alford’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch Christate How U Doin, made up earlier this year, he was the group winner at Munster Canine in June; runner-up under Eamon was Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Ch Rozabaron Lord Of Zaralee, group winner at Deise and Bray and CC & BOB at Crufts ’12.

CARLOW '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Winning the Champion Stakes under Eamon Murray was Cybel & Dermot Alford’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch Christate How U Doin.

CARLOW '12 JUNIOR STAKES
The winner of the Junior Stakes under Eamon Murray was Kathleen Whiteford’s homebred Australian Silky Terrier, Crestford Melodious Currawong.

CARLOW '12 PUPPY STAKES
Eamon Murray judged the Puppy Stakes where from the 70 dogs entered hoping to win their ticket to the POTY Finals next Easter, his winner was Des & Joyce Manton’s Old English Sheepdog, Bellablue Bewitched By Scallywag, 7 months old ‘Bubble’ was 3rd in the Stakes at Clonmel and her early career as a Baby Puppy saw her RBBPIS at Cork, Bray and ILKA. Runner-up was Peter & Jacqui Embleton’s 8 months old Bernese Mountain Dog, Nellyvill’s Just Dropped In To Bernemcourt.

CARLOW '12 PUPPY STAKES
Des & Joyce Manton’s Old English Sheepdog, Bellablue Bewitched By Scallywag, winner of the Puppy Stakes under Eamon Murray.

CARLOW '12 VETERAN STAKES
Heading up the Veteran Stakes under Eamon Murray was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazanabad Karlo Rossi, 10 years old the following day, handled by Mary Mulvaney, this win still keeping him riding high at the top of the IRISH CANINE PRESS/ROYAL CANIN Veteran Leaderboard for 2012. In second place was Lynda Dunn’s 11 years old Saluki, Multi Ch Padtheway Notorious.

CARLOW '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winner of the Veteran Stakes under Eamon Murray was Lyn Appleby, John Minchin & Jane Edwards’ Afghan Hound, Ch Kazanabad Karlo Rossi.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 1
Roger Vanhoenacker from Belgium judged Group 1. Roger’s group winner was Olive Quigley’s BSD Malinois, Bonivant Extreme Force, at only 11 months old, this was his first group win though he was 4th at Dundalk in July. In second spot was Liz & Nigel Bate’s Border Collie, Starside Chelsea for Batendach, belonging to son Matthew, she was made up on the day and this was a fi rst time group placing.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 2
Caroline Maher, well known for her Rathleague Saint Bernards, was centre ring for the first time judging Group 2 and she was thrilled to see her winner, Sally Tonks’ Ch, GB & Int Ch Shanlimore Maverick, handled by Dione Fitzsimons, go all the way to Best in Show. In second place was a delighted Sharon Kelly with her Mastiff, Ch & Int Ch Bredwardine Jester, with a first group placement.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 3
Bull Terrier afi cionado Bill Leslie was another debutant in the big ring when he judged the terriers of Group 3, finding his winner in Ann White’s Irish Glen of Imaal, Ch, GB, Am & Su Ch Abberann Conan, handled by husband Nicky, ‘Homer’ then going on to BIS 4, with in second spot, Ger & Laura Cox’s Bull Terrier, Megaville Plenty More, ‘Charlie’ the group winner at Banbridge earlier in the year.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 4
Visiting judge, David Powers from Mexico, assessed all the Dachshunds and also judged Group 4 where Kerry & Katie Kelly’s Miniature Wire, 13 months old Rioban Felt Finnish For Kmai, emerged victorious to add to her G3 spot as a puppy at Dundalk, with in second place, Lesley Patton’s Standard Wire, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars, group winner this year at Combined International and ILKA.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 5
Peter Harsanyi from Hungary was judge elect for Group 5 where his winner was Peri Burnside’s Alaskan Malamute, Multi Ch Tamon Del Biaggio, handled as always by son Adam. Runner-up was Fiona Clarke’s 2 year old Samoyed, North Osetia At Icemist, with a first group placing of the year.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 6
Steve Meredith from New Zealand, assessed the group finalists in Group 6 where he awarded top honours to Fergal Knox’s Beagle, Heathergrove Moonlight Angel, a first group victory for this 2 year old bitch, with Barry O’Neill & Sandra Stack’s BIS winning Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, in the runner-up spot.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 7
IKC President, Sean Delmar, stepped into the breech judging several breeds at Carlow and also took on Group 7, finding his victor in Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, his 6th group win this year and of course he was BIS at South Tipperary and more recently at Bangor & North Down. In second place was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Short Haired Pointer, Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose At Tomanipoint, an eighth group placing this year and the winner at Banbridge.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 8
Dick McCoy was home to judge some breeds and also two groups, starting with Group 8 where he gave the winner’s rosette to Colm Beattie, Rita McCarry-Beattie & Mike Bottomley’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Boduf Divine, still only 17 months old but today taking her 5th group of the year. Runner-up under Dick was Orlagh Murray’s Golden Retriever, Rathcloon Peaches N Cream, 2 year old ‘Peaches’ taking her first group placing this year.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 9
Dick McCoy judged Group 9 where his winner, James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, went on to Reserve Best in Show; runner-up spot went to Cathy & Sean Lydon’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch Tripitaka Cruze Control, a 4th group spot this year.

CARLOW '12 GROUP 10
Mexican judge, David Powers, also judged the Sighthounds of Group 10 where his winner was Michael Western’s Saluki, Ch & Int Ch Ulmarra Salib, en route to BIS 3, with Ivor & Michelle Keelan’s 6 months old Afghan Hound, Nightwind Tejas Two Step, in second place.

CARLOW '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Impromptu party laid on for the Best In Show winner's owners.

CARLOW '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Donal O’Donoghue celebrated a very special birthday at Carlow, and didn’t hide the Big ’60.

CARLOW '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Topping the Irish Kennel Club’s 2012 International under judge, Michael Leonard, was ‘Hugo’, Jane Jenkins’ West Highland WhiteTerrier, Ch Havasu Hugo Boss, presented and handled by breeder, Ken Crockett, the first time for many years that a Westie has won BIS at any IKC all breed event. Runner-up was the Pomeranian, James Newman’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, no stranger to top honours.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Topping the Irish Kennel Club’s 2012 International under judge, Michael Leonard, was ‘Hugo’, Jane Jenkins’ West Highland WhiteTerrier, Ch Havasu Hugo Boss, presented and handled by breeder, Ken Crockett

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
There was also a Best Baby Puppy in Show contest, also judged by BIS judge, Michael Leonard whose eventual winner from a bevy of rising stars was Dione Fitzsimons’ Dobermann Pinscher, homebred Fitzkin Has It, with the Cardigan Corgi, Liz Stewart’s Jazenta Blu Moon, handled by Amy McDonnell, runner-up.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Michael Leonard also judged Best Puppy in Show from all the Best Puppies in Breed, finding his winner in Aidan McKeiran’s Beagle, Dialynne Indiana Jones at Bushbane, while Veronica Millar’s Basenji, Benkura Blue Sky Mine, was runner-up.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Another task for BIS judge Michael Leonard was choosing the Best Veteran in Show and here taking the big rosette was Veronica Coutts’ Wire Fox Terrier, Laural Boy, now over 11 years old with almost 30 Reserve Green Stars to his name!!! and a regular visitor to Irish shows with his Scottish owner. Runner up was the Chinese Crested, Dowsett’s Xanton Peggy Sue at Tteswood.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Catherine Rooney, was Lynda Cuthbert Matthews & Don Foran’s Whippet, Ch Courthill Catch A Shadow, runner-up was, Cathy Neill and breeder Cara Davani’s Kerry Blue, Ch & GB Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Catherine Rooney judged the Junior Stakes and here her winner was Monica and Mags Boardman’s new American Cocker Spaniel, homebred Am Ch Portsann Loves To Party, back home from a short visit to the USA where he won his American Title. Runner–up was Rogerson’s Whippet, Bigglesmere Precious Opal.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 1
Topping Group 1 at the International under Hungarian judge, Peter Harsanyi, was Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream very well known bobtail in Ireland with her multiple group and BIS wins; ‘Sue’ currently tops the ICP/Connolly’s Redmills Group 1 Leaderboard, as indeed she did last year. Runner up on the day was Jean, Paul and Kelly Lawless’ Schipperke, Ch & GB Ch Monterrez Jingle Belle for Hantreved.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 2
Group 2 was judged by Jelka Simcic from Slovakia, and her winner was the Rottweiler, Michael & Roslyn Prior’s homebred Rosamic Redbull, Group winner at Swords in June. Second here was the Bulldog, Am Ch Babby’s Wanna Be Startin Somethin of Surf City, imported from the USA by and owned by Joel McCreevy, in partnership with Truong, Babcock & Serion.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 3
Centre ring for the Terriers of Group 3 was (Mrs) Mike Macbeth, from Canada, and she gave the nod to Jane Jenkins’ West Highland White Terrier, Ch Havasu Hugo Boss, handled by breeder, Ken Crockett; he was to go on to take BIS. Ross Delmar handled his top winning Smooth Fox Terrier, BIS winning Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, to second place; ‘Balloo’ currently topping the ICP/Connolly’s Redmills Group 3 Leaderboard.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 4
The Dachshunds of Group 4 were judged by Joe Field from South Africa, and his winner was Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars Jun Ch. A first group placing with 2nd spot went to Frances and Gerry Larkin’s Long Haired, Larkhund Merlin.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 5
A third group 5 win this year for James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Pomeranian, Ch & GB Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, ‘Victoria’, who last year was runner up IKC Dog of the Year. Romanian judge, Dr Roberto Schill chose Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife Anita as usual, for runner-up.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 6
John R Walsh (Junior) was one of only 2 Irish group judges at the show and he selected his Group 6 winner in Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s top winning Basset Hound, homebred Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy; winning his tenth group this year, ‘Arthur’ was also BIS at both Hibernian and Kilkenny. Runner up was his usual sparring partner, Eamon Murray’s Beagle, Ch Heathergrove Persian Warrior; ‘Tyler’ currently also 2nd to him on the Leaderboard with 6 group wins and Best in Show at Clonmel.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 7
Nenad Davidovic assessed the dogs in Group 7, choosing for the big rosette Cathy Loughlin and Katie Kelly’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch Rohanmor You Were Made For Me, who won his first group this year at ILKA, and is Katie’s dog in her Junior Handling successes. In runner-up spot was Seamus and Maura Gettings’ German Wire Haired Pointer, their top winning Sh Ch, Int Sh Ch Kimmax Krystal Klear of Beechillawn Jun Ch, who has topped the breed for the past three years.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 8
Natasha Davidovic, judged Group 8 and her winner was Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s homebred Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale The Aviator Jun Ch, young Denver’s second group this year as he previously won at Cork. Colm Beattie, wife Rita, Jason Lynn and Andy Yau’s American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, took 2nd place here.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 9
June Wall judged Group 9 where her winner was the Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly’s homebred Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act; ‘Beau’ having done just about all a dog could do this year, from winning the IKC Top Showdog awards finals ‘11, the POTY, and his UK and Irish crowns; BIS winner at Swords, this was his 4th group win this year. Second place went to last year’s IKC Dog of the Year, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben,. Ruben’ has ten group wins so far this year and was BIS at both Combined International and Limerick.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 GROUP 10
Zeferino Silva from Portugal made the decisions in Group 10, his winner being Willie and Joanne Mullen’s homebred Irish Wolfhound, Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain; ‘Cooper’ was BIS at Tralee at the end of the circuit having won his first group just four days earlier at Killarney. Runner up was the Greyhound, Felicity Thompson’s Ch Boughton Black Knight of Barnesmore, who had also stood reserve at Killarney, and was the group winner at Bangor in August.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IRISH BREEDS GROUP
After Best in Show the Best Irish Breed was chosen from the Best of Breeds in all the native breeds, and it was Irish Wolfhound doyen, Elizabeth Murphy, who was invited to make the decision. Her choice fell to the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Johnson’s Swe Ch Seamrog Cactus Lime at Garsayno, making a most successful trip across the Irish Sea.

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 AROUND THE SHOW

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 AROUND THE SHOW

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 AROUND THE SHOW

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 AROUND THE SHOW

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 AROUND THE SHOW

IKC INTERNATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

IKC NATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Simon Rooney made his debut in the BIS ring and from his ten group winners selected Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, Gb & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, for top spot. Seven year old ‘Brad’ has had a fantastic career since a puppy and of course was the IKC Dog of the Year 2010. Reserve BIS was awarded to Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, the BIS winner at Swords and earlier in the year, the POTY winner.

IKC NATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
'Brad' Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, Gb & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One Best In Show under Simon Rooney.

IKC NATIONAL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Simon Rooney also had the pleasant task of selecting the Best Baby Puppy in Show and from all the BBP in Breed winners, his winner was Stephanie, Fiona and Aisling Robertson’s 5 months old Whippet, homebred Sheol Touch Of Gold, with Katrina Lyons’ Chow Chow, Hiswin Hold The Front Page At Bailew, just a day older, in runner-up position.

IKC NATIONAL '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Topping the Champion Stakes under Jean Lawless was Melanie Corcoran’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Zakstaff What’s The Story At Molru, while Orlaith Keenan’s Medium Poodle, Ch Xavano Intimately Yours At Sleepybrook, was in second spot.

IKC NATIONAL '12 PUPPY STAKES
Jean Lawless judged the Puppy Stakes, her winner was Colette Cole’s Shih Tzu, Cloughlea All That Jazz For Samchi, 8 months old ‘Tashi’ also winning the Bitch Green Star on the day. In second place was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair It’s All An Act.

IKC NATIONAL '12 JUNIOR STAKES
Jean Lawless’ Junior Stakes winner was Tracy Shelley’s Shar Pei, Zaralee Gotta Lotta Nerve, with runner-up spot going to Grainne Keeling’s Alaskan Malamute, Libertia Arc Angel At Kishdigra.

IKC NATIONAL '12 VETERAN STAKES
Heading up the Veterans and making it a hat-trick of wins for the breed at the IKC National was the Whippet, Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s 9 year old Ch & Int Ch Collooney Mamma Mia, with Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, in second place.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 1
Group specialist Alan Matthews of the famous Criagycor Pembroke Corgi prefix judged Group 1 where his winner was Brid and Mark McDonnell’s Cardigan Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Gowerston Jigsaw, group winner earlier this year at Kilkenny, and handled by Mark, with second place awarded to Joe and Brenda Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Gold Edition, World Winner last year in Paris, this was his third group spot this year.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 2
Judging Group 2 was Dr Roberto Schill from Romania whose choice for top spot fell to the BIS winning Dobermann, Ciaran and Ann-Marie Donnelly and Billy & Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, group winner at Hibernian earlier in the year, with in second place Andrea Cleary’s Rottweiler, Ch Cuchulain The Brave, recently RBIS at Limerick. ’Cooper’ also has 2 CCs.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 3
Officiating in Group 3 was Peter Harsanyi from Hungary, and he awarded the rosette to Dave Connaughton’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch Zack Chazrock, group winner earlier this year at Sligo, with the runner-up rosette going to Ross Delmar’s top winning Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, repeating his placing of the previous day.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 4
Slovenian, Jelka Simcic, judged the Dachshunds of Group 4, her winner being Karen Weir’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Ch D’Arisca Gloria Gaynor, a first group success of the year for this three year old. In second place was Martin McDonnell’s Smooth Haired Miniature, Ch Smartdac Dark N Designer, the BIS winner at the IKC Celtic Winners show in March.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 5
Heading up Group 5 under Nenad Davidovic from Serbia was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, group winner on the recent Circuit at Clonmel and Killarney, with 2nd spot going to regular Scottish visitor, Vicky Miller with her Basenji, Ch & GB Ch Benkura Take A Chance On Me, group winner at IKC Celtic Winners.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 6
Eamon Murray of the well known Heathergrove Beagles judged Group 6, awarding top spot to Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Multi Group & BIS winning Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, back to back group wins for ‘Arthur’ over the International weekend; in second place under Eamon was Jane and Geordie Anthony’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch & Int Ch Rottzridge Walk The Walk, another BIS winner from this group and a sixth group appearance this year.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 7
Serbian, Natasa Davidovic, was assessing the winners in Group 7 where she awarded the big rosette to Catherine Kelly’s BIS 4 winning Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch & Lux Ch Risley Mark The Moment, handled by Jane Anthony to yet another group victory in his glittering career to date; runner-up under Natasa was a new face in the group, Stilgoe’s Pointer, Teisgol Aquarius.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 8
Zefferino Silva from Portugal judged Group 8, finding his winner in Kerry Brennan’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Kerrijoy Valentino, a first group victory after runner-up spots at Hibernian, Dundalk and Limerick; runner-up today was Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Abinvale The Aviator, ‘Denver’ having a great weekend as he was the group winner and BIS 4 the previous day.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 9
Finnish judge Tiina Taulos was ring centre for Group 9 to replace Sarah Matthews who was unable to to fulfil her appointment due to illness, and she found her winner in the eventual RBIS winning Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, with second place awarded to Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Ch Cloughlea Dare To Believe, a fifth group placing of the year for this homebred dog.

IKC NATIONAL '12 GROUP 10
Irish judge Elaine Drennan was in charge of the sighthounds of Group 10 where her top choice was the BIS winner, Linda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One, with in second place, Tim, Marion and son Ian Finney’s Irish Wolfhound, homebred Gulliagh Aramis, group winner at Bray back in July.

IKC NATIONAL '12
It was good to see popular former IKC Chairman, Brian O’Hara, and his wife, Diane, at the IKC National; these days Brian doesn’t get to all the shows, but with a strong interest in the Irish breeds, they made a day of it on the Sunday.

IKC NATIONAL '12 IRISH BREEDS GROUP
The Irish Breeds Society held its Irish Breeds Ch Show with the IKC National and BIS under judge Anna Butler, of the Ballysax Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, was Hugh & Angela Jordan's Kerry Blue Terrier, Shillelagh Strike A Pose For Miculadh, with Ann White’s Irish Glen of Imaal, Ch Abberann Karl, handled by husband, Nicky, Reserve BIS.

IKC NATIONAL '12 OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG CLUB BEST IN SHOW
The Old English Sheepdog Club of Ireland held their breed championship show with the National, and judge on the day, IKC President, Sean Delmar gave BIS to Colm and Rose Hastings’ bitch, Ch, Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, with Dog GS and RBIS to Martin Bailey and Jennifer Duggan’s Ch Dromtrasna Jack at Guapo.

IKC NATIONAL '12 BEST IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

IKC NATIONAL '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Video courtesy of Howard Tonks

PORTADOWN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Anita Foley-Duggan gave Best In Show at Portadown to Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, with Reserve Best in Show to Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Ch Cloughlea Dare To Believe Jun Ch.

PORTADOWN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Anita Foley-Duggan gave Best In Show at Portadown to Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream.

PORTADOWN '12 BEST IN SHOW LINE-UP
Anita Foley-Duggan's 10 Group winners in the ring for her to make her selection of Best In Show.

PORTADOWN '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Anita Foley-Duggan also judged Best Baby Puppy In Show and she chose for her winner the Cardigan Corgi, Jazenta Blu Moon, owned by Katie and Mark McDonnell and their mum, Brid, and handled by Katie. Runner-up was the Shar Pei, Cathy Cooper and breeder, Saskia Kuipers’ Full of Fires Red Night District, handled by Cathy’s husband, Mick.

PORTADOWN '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Anita Foley-Duggan's Best Baby Puppy In Show, Katie, Brid and Mark McDonnell's Cardigan Corgi, Jazenta Blu Moon.

PORTADOWN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s, Whippet ‘Brad’; Ch,GB & Int Ch Collooney He's The One, won the Champion Stakes under Simon Rooney whose runner-up was the Pomeranian, Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, owned and bred by Sean Carroll and James Newman.

PORTADOWN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Lynda Cuthbert Matthews and husband, Colin’s, Whippet ‘Brad’; Ch,GB & Int Ch Collooney He's The One, winner of the Champion Stakes under Simon Rooney.

PORTADOWN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Simon Rooney judged the Puppy Stakes where his winner was the Long Coat Chihuahua, Marie Thorpe’s Ashaka Polka Dot Bikini, with the Yorkshire Terrier, Rita McCarry Beattie and husband, Colm’s Millionairess Yip, in second place

PORTADOWN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Marie Thorpe’s Long Coat Chihuahua, Ashaka Polka Dot Bikini winner of the Puppy Stakes under Simon Rooney.

PORTADOWN '12 VETERAN STAKES
Simon Rooney judged the Veteran Stakes, and his winner was Ann and Eamon White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, with second place to the Afghan Hound, Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards’ Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 1
Group 1 winner under Judge Donna Francis from the USA was Colm & Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog Ch, Am Ch & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, with 2nd to Mike Gilchrist & Brian Nelson’s Hungarian Puli, Ch & GB Ch Cariadus Galadriel At Silkata.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 1 WINNER
Colm & Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog Ch, Am Ch & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 2
Group 2 judge was Josie Foley and her winner was the Dobermann Pinscher, Roszar Falbrav Via Tuwos, owned in partnership by Rosie O’Rourke & breeders Billy and Josh Henderson, and handled by Billy. Runner up spot went to the Giant Schnauzer, Ch Jafrak Secret Venture, owned by Charmaine McKay and Sally Burns.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 2 WINNER
Rosie O’Rourke, Billy and Josh Henderson's Dobermann Pinscher, Roszar Falbrav Via Tuwos.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 3
Hugh Jordan judged group 3 where his winner was Elaine Butler’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Ch Ballysax Bremner, with Ross Delmar’s homebred BIS winning Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, runner-up.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 3 WINNER
Elaine Butler’s Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Ch Ballysax Bremner.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 4
Zara Boyle judge all the Dachshunds and also Group 4 where her winner was the Long Haired, Gerry McFaul’s Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend Jun Ch while Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired, Ch Lesandnic Sea The Stars Jun Ch; was runner-up.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 5
Billy Boardman’s Group 5 winner was the Pomeranian, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation, with the Siberian Husky, Jimmy Duggan’s Ch & Int Ch Leorient Artic Blue Lady, handled by Georgina Alford, runner-up

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 6
Oliver Noonan was the judge for Group 6 and his winner was the Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, owned and bred by Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack, with Eddie and Gail Patterson’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ch Rocksham Kimweri, in 2nd.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 7
Tony Rainey judged Group 7 and his winner was Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Risley Made To Order Jun Ch, handled by Jane Anthony with Aidan McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, in second place.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 6 & 7 WINNERS
Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack's Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy with Catherine Kelly’s Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Risley Made To Order Jun Ch.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 8
Jos De Cuyper judged Group 8 and he chose for his winner the young Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Imelda May, bred and owned by Mary and Martin O’Donoghue, and handled by Martin, with the Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Fynder On Shifting Ground Jun Ch, owned by Joanne Furlong and Joe Caulfield, second.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 9
Marion Sloan judged Group 9, and found her winner in Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Ch Cloughlea Dare To Believe Jun Ch, with the Bichon Frise, Ashling Connolly’s Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act Jun Ch, runner-up.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 8 & 9 WINNERS
Mary and Martin O’Donoghue's Labrador Retriever, Philipstown Imelda May with Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Ch Cloughlea Dare To Believe Jun Ch.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 10
Tony Rainey’s Group 10 winner was the Borzoi, Lorraine Harvey’s Albaneiler The Mabinogion, with Carla Bollard O’Callaghan’s Afghan Hound, Ch & GB Ch Ashahni Amir Jun Ch, runner-up.

PORTADOWN '12 GROUP 10 WINNER
Lorraine Harvey’s Borzoi, Albaneiler The Mabinogion.

PORTADOWN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Billy & Monica

PORTADOWN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
where did you get that hat?

PORTADOWN '12 BEST IN SHOW
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BULL BREEDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Bull Breeds 2012 was Des Manton (Scallywag), one of Ireland’s All Breeds judges, and from the top class line-up comprising the 10 group winners, Des selected James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, a third such success this year for ‘Ruben’, handled today by James. Reserve BIS under Des was Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend.

BULL BREEDS '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Des Manton judged Best Baby Puppy in Show where his winner Cathy Cooper and breeder Saskia Kuipers', Shar Pei, Full Of Fires Red Night District, handled by Mick Cooper, with Reserve BBPIS going to Fiona Carr’s Boxer, Bessbox Top Gun At Boxcatow, handled by co-breeder Paul Keenan.

BULL BREEDS '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Cathy Cooper and Saskia Kuipers', Shar Pei, Full Of Fires Red Night District, BBPIS under BIS judge Des Manton.

BULL BREEDS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Jean MacClancy’s Champion Stakes winner was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret, while in second place was Dave Connaughton’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Ch Zack Chazrock.

BULL BREEDS '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Jean MacClancy’s Champion Stakes winner was Maureen and Brian Carroll’s Keeshond, Ch & Int Ch Arctic Kees Best Kept Secret.

BULL BREEDS '12 PUPPY STAKES
Jean MacClancy judged the Puppy Stakes; her winner was Emilo Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, Navarrem Fortune Lady, with Vicky Miller’s Basenji, Benkura Blue Sky Mine, runner-up.

BULL BREEDS '12 PUPPY STAKES
Jean MacClancy's Puppy Stakes winner was Emilo Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, Navarrem Fortune Lady.

BULL BREEDS '12 PUPPY STAKES
Jean MacClancy's Puppy Stakes winner was Emilo Castillo’s Shetland Sheepdog, Navarrem Fortune Lady.

BULL BREEDS '12 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the Veteran Stakes under Jean MacClancy was the Duncan’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, 8 year old Sh Ch Redfrith Chianti, handled by Catherine Halpin, with Eamon and Ann White’s BSD Tervueren, Ch Revloch Ready Teddy Go To Whitandon, in second place.

BULL BREEDS '12 VETERAN STAKES
Winning the Veteran Stakes under Jean MacClancy was the Duncan’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sh Ch Redfrith Chianti, handled by Catherine Halpin.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 1
Joan Walsh was the Group 1 judge, and her winner was the Old English Sheepdog, Colm and Rose Hastings’ Ch, Am Ch & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream, who went on to BIS 4 with runner-up spot going to Amanda Lattimer’s Bearded Collie, Ch & Int Ch Coalacre Alexandrite.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 2
Rony Doedjins, judged Group 2, finding his winner in Billy and Josh Henderson’s Dobermann Pinscher, Tuwos Halestorm, handled on the day by Josh, runner-up was Willie and Many Dobbin’s well Newfoundland, Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 3
Cindy Burgundthal judged Group 3 where her winner was Ross Delmar’s Smooth Fox Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Shillelagh Smooth Operator, with Cathy Neill and Cara Davani’s Kerry Blue Terrie, Ch & GB Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, runner-up.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 4
Breed Specialist, Inez Pattison, judged all the Dachshunds awarding Group 4 to Gerry McFaul’s Standard Long Haired, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, who went on to Reserve BIS later in the day, with in second place Lesley Patton’s Wire Haired, Bardings By The Way.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 5
Iris Handcock, made her group judging debut with Group 5, awarding top spot to Ralph and Sue Holmes’ homebred Siberian Husky, Suraliam Walking On Sunshine, handled by Sue, with Sean Carroll and James Newman’ top winning Pomeranian Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation in the runner-up spot.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 6
Rony Doedjins also judged Group 6, putting through Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, with in second place, Mike Gadsby & Michael Ellingford’s Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Afterglow Chunkey Monkey.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 7
Gundog specialist, Angela Hancock,judged Group 7, awarding the top place to Aiden McKiernan’s English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, while the runner-up rosette went to Lindsay Belcher’s Italian Spinone, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Sosteli SantanaIn.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 8
Stephanie Walsh judged Group 8, awarding top spot to Sandra Williams with her Cocker Spaniel, Manacas Here Comes The Sun For Wilmerella, with, in the runner-up place, Mary and Des Murray’s Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Sh Ch Riverrun Agus Avic.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 9
Latvian judge, Inese Pablaka, awarded Group 9 to the eventual BIS winning Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Ch, Gb,Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with in second place, Stephen Lloyd’s Lhasa Apso Owenavera Forbidden Love.

BULL BREEDS '12 GROUP 10
Rony Doedjins judging the sighthounds of Group 10, his winner Linda Cuthbert Matthews and husband Colin’s Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, handled by Stephen Minogue, whilst in second place was Linda and Colin’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One.

BULL BREEDS '12 COMMITTEE
The Committee of Bull Breeds relax after yet another good show and each year have a photograph to note their continuing success. They are, from L-R – Joint Show Manager Billy Blount, Chief Steward David Gaffney, James Clarges, Treasurer Dermot Alford, Joint Show Manager Johnny Muldoon, with Bernie Quinn and secretary, Colette Muldoon seated.

BULL BREEDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW

BULL BREEDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW - Last show in Ireland
Third in Group 9 today was Sean and Cathy Lydon’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch Tripitaka Kinda, a nice reminder of their last show in Ireland as they head off for a new life in USA.

BULL BREEDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW - Last show in Ireland

BULL BREEDS '12 AROUND THE SHOW

BULL BREEDS '12 BEST IN SHOW
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CLOGHRAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Cloghran All Breed Championship Show under Philomena Leonard was Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, with Reserve BIS going to Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, a repeat of the previous all breeds championship event.

CLOGHRAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Best in Show at Cloghran All Breed Championship Show under Philomena Leonard was Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben.

CLOGHRAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Séan Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben

CLOGHRAN '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was selected from all the Baby Puppy in Breed winners and prejudged by BIS judge Philomena Leonard, who made a shortlist and from these precocious youngsters, finally chose for her winner the Pug, Clodagh Fallon’s homebred Clodana Bojangles, putting a first paw on the ladder to later success and pictured here with Tony Bateman, MD of sponsors, Petmaster, with Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, New Zealand import, Beyond Continue The Chaos.

CLOGHRAN '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show was selected from all the Baby Puppy in Breed winners and prejudged by BIS judge Philomena Leonard, who made a shortlist and from these precocious youngsters, finally chose for her winner the Pug, Clodagh Fallon’s homebred Clodana Bojangles, putting a first paw on the ladder to later success and pictured here with Tony Bateman, MD of sponsors, Petmaster.

CLOGHRAN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Chris Hancock was Aidan McKiernan’s BIS winning English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, top of Group 8 on the Laderboard with two BIS to his credit, with Jean Cullen’s Dobermann Pinscher, Ch Tuwos Impeccable, handled by breeder Billy Henderson, runner-up.

CLOGHRAN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
Champion Stakes winner under Chris Hancock was Aidan McKiernan’s BIS winning English Setter, Sh Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye.

CLOGHRAN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Topping the Puppy Stakes under Chris Hancock, was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair It’s All An Act. Runner up was the Dutch imported Shar Pei, Mick & Cathy Cooper and breeder, Saskia Kuipers', Full of Fires Red Night District, Best Baby Puppy in Show at Bull Breeds.

CLOGHRAN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Winning the Puppy Stakes under Chris Hancock, was Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ashmair It’s All An Act.

CLOGHRAN '12 VETERAN STAKES
The Afghan Hound Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, owned by Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards, and handled by Mary Mulvaney, has dominated the Veteran Stakes during the year and is way ahead in the race to become the ICP/Royal Canin Veteran of the Year, and further added to his points today at Cloghran when Chris Hancock chose him as his winner, with Veronica Coutts’ Wire Fox Terrier, Laurel Boy, 2nd,

CLOGHRAN '12 VETERAN STAKES
The Afghan Hound Ch Kazdanabad Karlo Rossi, owned by Lyn Appleby, John Minchin and Jane Edwards, and handled by Mary Mulvaney, was winner of the Veteran Stakes under Chris Hancock.

CLOGHRAN '12 BRACE STAKES
Fiona Clarke took the Brace Stakes under Chris Hancock with her Samoyed duo, the homebred puppy, Icemist Kolyminsky Kopec and kennelmate, North Osetia at Icemist.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 1
Group 1 was judged by Ann White, and her winner was Colm and Rose Hastings’ Old English Sheepdog, Ch, GB & Am & Int Ch Lambluvs Live The Dream; ‘Sue’ recently taking her third CC at Working Breeds of Scotland, so after a cracking career here in Ireland has returned to the ‘States for a while with three new titles on her. Second here was Jean, Paul and Kelly Lawless’ Schipperke, Ch & GB Ch Monterrez Jingle Belle for Hantreved.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 2
Jean McClancy of Dachshund fame judged Group 2 where her winner was Tracy Shelly’s Shar Pei, Zaralee Gotta Lotta Nerve Jun Ch; ‘Twitch’s’ Green Star earlier giving her the Annual Ch title, and ‘young’ William Dobbin handled his parents’ Willie and Mandy’s Newfoundland, Multi CC and BIS winning Ch & GB Ch Fairweathers Knockout with Brooklynbear, to second place.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 3
Better known in the Gundog ring, Chris Laverty was in charge of Group 3 for the first time at this level, and he found his winner in Cathy Neill and Cara Davani’s BIS winning Kerry Blue, Ch & GB Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, who is L/B 2nd highest Terrier of the year, handled by Cathy and bred by Cara. Runner up spot went to Sharp-Dixon and Reyes’ Australian Silky Terrier, Curiosity Love Affair, handled by Kelly Lawless,

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 4
En route to Reserve BIS, Gerry McFaul’s Long Haired Dachshund, Ch & GB Ch Dachville Special Blend, won Group 4 under terrier man, Philip O’Brien, also judging this group for the fi rst time. Philip chose for his Group 2nd, Michael Crowley’s Smooth Haired, Ch Lucy of Donnamarc.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 5
Irish Wolfhound and Wire Dachshund aficionado Marion Finney, judged the well filled Group 5, her winner being the Siberian Husky, Foley’s ‘Flint’, Ch Bederra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, who finished BIS 3 later. Second place went to Séan Carroll and James Newman’s Pomeranian, Ch, GB & Int Ch Belliver The Ultimate Creation; ‘Victoria’ this year taking 3 groups and Reserve BIS at both Clonmel and IKC International.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 6
Taking the red rosette in Group 6 from judge Eamon White, was Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy; winning his fourteenth such award this year and he was BIS at Hibernian and Kilkenny, taking his fifth CC at Belfast in September. He is the very clear winner of the ICP/Connolly’s Red Mills Group 6 Leaderboard for 2012. Aidan McKiernan was back in the ring again after winning the Ch Stakes with his English Setter, this time taking Group 2nd with his young Beagle, Dialynne Indiana Jones at Bushbane, just a puppy, but taking the Res CC at Belfast at just 6 months old, ‘Indie’ has also a BPIS, won the Hound puppy group at Belfast and was recently crowned N I Show Pup of the Year 2012 too.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 7
Con Hackett judged Group 7 and he sent on to the BIS ring the Irish Setter, Cathy Loughlin and Katie Kelly’s Sh Ch Rohanmore You Were Made For Me, who finished BIS 4. Tom and Annie Mervyn’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Barleyarch Blue Riband At Tomanpoint, was Group 2nd, handled by Annie to win his Irish Title earlier under Cathy Delmar.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 8
Joy O’Connor was ring centre for Group 8, her winner being Colm Beattie and wife, Rita’s American Cocker Spaniel, Ch, GB & Int Ch Afterglow Carlsberg, owned in partnership with breeders, Jason Lyn and Andy Yau. He had also won the group earlier in the year at Fermoy International, and later in the day, did a lap of honour in the main ring as the judge, Philomena Leonard, is his sister. Runner up was the latest upcoming star from Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Philipstown Labrador kennels, 19 months old Philipstown Hilda, handled by Mary, taking a first group placing.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 9
Group 9 was judged by Chris Laverty, his second group of the day, and he chose the eventual BIS winning Papillon, ‘Ruben’, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben handled by Séan, with Yvonne Cannon’s Shih Tzu, Ch Cloughlea Dare To Believe, runner up, repeating her Kilkenny and IKC National placings; she was the group winner and Reserve BIS at Portadown in October.

CLOGHRAN '12 GROUP 10
Stephanie Robertson was in charge of the sighthounds of Group 10 and her winner was the Whippet, Vivian Coulter’s Collooney You’re In My Heart, handled by Tracy Gill, a first group win and placing for this dog that is owner bred. Runner up was John and Kathleen Kelly’s Irish Wolfhound, Ch Prince Finn of Nutstown, handled on the day by Jim Behan.

CLOGHRAN '12 BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
Last year’s Junior Handler of the Year, Katie Kelly, was Mark McDonnell’s 15 – 17 years winner, handling her Irish Setter, Sh Ch Rohanmor You Were Made For Me, ‘Digger’ owned with breeder, Cathy Loughlin, and Katie finished Best Overall.

CLOGHRAN '12 JUNIOR HANDLING
Mark McDonnell's choice for his 10 – 12 class winner, Oisin McDonald, handling the family’s Australian Silky Terrier, Ch Curiosity Hit The Headline, which he also handles successfully in the breed ring.

CLOGHRAN '12 JUNIOR HANDLING
Topping the 13 – 14 years Junior Handling under Mark McDonnell, was Nadine Bermingham, handling her Tibetan Spaniel, Glishanna Braveheart at Lornlee.

CLOGHRAN '12 AROUND THE SHOW
Georgina's Cake

CLOGHRAN '12 BEST IN SHOW
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DUBLIN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Making the final decision at the last show of the year, Dublin Dog Show Society, was Elaine Drennan, and from the ten groups winners assembled in the seasonally decorated BIS ring she chose to crown the St Bernard, Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s , Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle, Best in Show – the final top winner of the year and a first for many years for the breed. ‘Roly’ has had a great year in show ring in 2012, finishing top of the Connolly’s Red Mills/ICP Group 2 Leaderboard for the season, another 1st for the breed. He was also the group winner at Irish Ladies and Clonmel, took 2nd at South Tipperary, and had a further three placings, giving him the points to top the group. Elaine gave the Reserve BIS spot to James Newman and Emily Terry’s Pomeranian, Belliver Unexpected Target, bred by James and his Uncle, Sean Carroll, and over from GB to be campaigned for his Irish crown, to which he is now well on his way.

DUBLIN '12 BEST IN SHOW
Austin and Ann Long Doyle’s St Bernard, Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle Best In Show under Elaine Drennan.

DUBLIN '12 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Jennifer Garry’s Samoyed, Beyond Continue the Chaos, won Best Baby Puppy In Show under today’s BIS judge, Elaine Drennan. Imported from New Zealand, ‘Khaleesi’ was at just his 2nd championship show. Kerrie & Katie Kelly’s Polish import, Mini Wire Dachshund, Tete-A-Tete Diervilla Avec Kmai, was runner up. Five months old ‘Pria’, had taken Res BBPIS at Combined Christmas show earlier in the month.

DUBLIN '12 CHAMPION STAKES
The Champion Stakes winner was Ann Taggart’s West Highland White Terrier, Ch Cooley Double The Trouble, under Philomena Leonard. Runner up on this occasion was Jean Cullen’s Dobermann, Ch Tuwos Impeccable, handled by breeder Billy Henderson

DUBLIN '12 PUPPY STAKES
Philomena Leonard was judge elect for all the Stakes and, starting with the Puppy Stakes, she found her winner in Clodagh Fallon’s homebred Pug, Clodana Bojangles; eligible for these stakes for the first time,‘Dobby’ has just turned 6 months, and was actually Philomena’s Best Baby Puppy in Show at Cloghran, just 5 weeks earlier. Runner up was another homebred youngster, Lynda & Paul Magee’s Great Dane, Clonallan Tis Himself.

DUBLIN '12 VETERAN STAKES
Topping the final Veteran Stakes of the year under Philomena Leonard, was Lynda Dunn’s Saluki, Ch, Aust, Int, Rom & Rom Vet Ch Padtheway Notorious. A new face in Veteran, Cathy Loughlin’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & Int Sh Ch Thendara Versace Among Rohanmor, took his first points with 2nd place.

DUBLIN '12 BRACE STAKES
The Giant Schnauzers, Ch Jannem Boy George and Jannem Munire, won the Brace Stakes under Philomena Leonard. Jointly owned by mother and daughter partnership Angela and Emma Willis, they are regular winners of these stakes and have had a great run through 2012.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 1
Seamus Oates judged Group 1 where his winner was Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch & GB Ch Maplecreek Beach Bunny at Craigycor, handled as usual; by husband, Alan. Imported from America, ‘Bunny’ at 8 ½ years old has won three groups, Clonmel and Tralee, and today. Paul, Jean & Kelly Lawless’ Schipperke, Ch & GB Ch Monterrez Jungle Belle For Hantreved, repeated his Cloghran win with 2nd place.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 2
Simon Rooney judged Group 2, sending through the eventual BIS winning St Bernard, Ann and Austin Long Doyle’s Ch Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle Jun Ch, and he gave the runner up place to Tara Lawlor & Noel Beggs’ Rottweiler, GB Ch Jakroy Dark Defender, handled by Noel earlier to take his Irish crown to add to his GB title.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 3
Ger Cox, show manager of Limerick, judged Group 3 and chose for his winner Elaine Butler’s Irish Soft coated Wheaten Terrier, Ch Ballysax Bremner; this homebred dog, who comes from a long line of winning Wheatens at home and abroad, won his first CC with BOB at Belfast in September, and won his first Group at Portadown this year. Cara Davani & Cathy Neill’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Kebulak Dirty Harry, BIS earlier in the year at Cork.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 4
Ann Cuthbert was in charge of the Dachshunds of Group 4, and her winner was Emma and Jennifer North Row’s homebred Wire Haired, Ch Barmaud Violet, on one of her rare appearances this year while Mark McDonnell’s Min Long Haired, Ch Smartdac Supernatural, was 2nd placed.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 5
Ann Cuthbert also judged Group 5, her winner being the Reserve BIS winning Pomeranian, James Newman & Emily Terry’s Pomeranian, Belliver Unexpected Target, while Anita Foley Duggan handled husband Jimmy’s Siberian Husky, Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart For Leorient, to Group 2nd. ‘Flint’ has five group wins this year, together with 3 Best in Shows at all breed ch shows.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 6
Barry O’Neill and Sandra Stack’s Basset Hound, Ch & GB Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy, won the group under Denis Dowdall; Arthur is top of Group 6, this being his fifteenth group of the year. Aidan McKiernan’s Beagle puppy, Dialynne Indiana Jones at Bushbane, took his second Reserve Group win on the trot.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 7
Judge of Group 7 was Rachael Shaw-Rainey, and she chose for her winner the BIS 3 winning English Setter, Aidan McKiernan’s Sh Ch & Int Ch Richecca Reach For The Skye, while Ken Kennedy’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Glennara Coer De Lion, Group winner at Bray, Sligo and Dundalk, was 2nd placed.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 8
Michael Forte judged Group 8, his winner was Caroline Reynolds’ Clumber Spaniel, Sh Ch Badgersmoon The Bard of Glenariff. Sue Merrill’s Labrador Retriever, Sh Ch, GB Sh Ch & Int Ch Brockburrow Dream Maker For Gostwyck, BIS at Limerick in 2010, was 2nd.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 9
Sean Carroll & James Newman’s Papillon, Ch, GB, Ger, Slov & Int Ch Denemore Iconsruben, now absolutely confirmed as IKC Dog of the Year 2012, was the choice of Seamus Oates, to win Group 9; this was ‘Ruben’s’ thirteenth group win of the year, and he also has 4 all breeds BIS wins. Ashling Connolly’s Bichon Frise, Ch & GB Ch Ashmair Double Act, BIS at Swords in June and the Eukanuba Challenger for Ireland, was Group 2nd.

DUBLIN '12 GROUP 10
Terrier specialist, Laura Cox, new secretary of Limerick, judged Group 10, and she sent through to the big ring the eventual BIS 4 winning Whippet, Colin & Lynda Cuthbert Matthews’ Ch, GB & Int Ch Collooney He’s The One; ‘Brad’ still enjoying his winning ways, despite being well into his eighth year, while his kennelmate and BIS winning Borzoi, Ch Donskoi Asmodey, handled by Stephen Minogue, was 2nd.