CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL WINNER & RUNNER UP
The ‘grande finale’, the Golden Retriever, Emma Archibald and Jeanette Filskov’s Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo, handled by Emma, and Philip O’Brien, Jarka Poulova and Richard Dalton’s Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Dalstar Il Divo, piloted by Philip. Both were sent around the ballroom floor to great applause, and, with a flourish, rosette held high, Kresten indicated that the 2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions was Divo the Kerry Blue, with Blue the Golden Retriever runner-up.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
2014 Fosse Data Ireland Champion of Champions
Philip O’Brien with the winning Kerry Blue Ch Dalstar Il Divo.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL RUNNER UP
Emma Archibald with the runner-up Golden Retriever Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL RUNNER UP
Emma Archibald with the runner-up Golden Retriever Sh Ch/GB Sh Ch/Dan/Int Ch Abinvale Traguardo.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL JUDGE PRESENTATION
Barry Keely, chairman of host club Dublin Dog Show Society, made a presentation to visiting Danish judge Kresten Scheel to thank him for judging the 2014 Champion of Champions final.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL ... & an Engagement
Ex-junior handler Christopher Aiken popped the question to another ex-junior Karen Murphy at Christmas, and she said ‘yes’. Here Barry Keely, congratulates them and gives them a token on their engagement.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Judge's Critique
Judge Kresten Scheel gives his critique on the finalists.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Master of Ceremonies
Always expert at the microphone, DDSS secretary Rita McCarry-Beattie was the efficient ‘master of ceremonies’ at the finals.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from DDSS '13 & IKC Int '14
Austin and Ann Long Doyle's St Bernard, Ch, Lux & Int Ch Il Divo Roly By Longsdyle
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Celtic Winners '14
Billy and Josh Henderson’s homebred Dobermann, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Halestorm, was in the last 12 and qualified at the IKC Celtic Winners in March under Stephen Hourihan. DDSS Vice Chairman, Chris Hancock is also pictured.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Portadown '14
Susan White’s Maltese Ch Benatone Gold Jackpot, qualified at Portadown under Oliver Noonan.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Banbridge '14
The Irish Wolfhound Ch/GB Ch Broughadowey Tir Eoghain, owned and bred by Willie and Joanne Mullen, went through to the final six. He qualified at Banbridge under Aidan McKiernan.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Combined Canine Int '14
The Tibetan Terrier Ch/Int Ch Falamandus One Kick Ahead with Lilasong, owned by George and daughter Georgina Corneille, was handled to the final 12 by George’s wife Eleanor. They had qualified two TTs. ‘Mia’ was sent through from Combined Canine international by Helen Hegarty.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from South Tipperary '14
Qualifying at South Tipperary under Sinead Taggart, Mary and Martin O’Donoghue’s Labrador Retriever Sh Ch Philipstown Atlantic Breeze.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Newtownards Int '14
Frances Toman handled her Pembroke Corgi Ch Whitepoint Stare If U Dare at Manto to a place in the last 12. ‘Cody’ qualified at Newtownards International under Ronnie Tolson.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Hibernian '14
Sinead Taggart's Hungarian Vizsla, Sh Ch Bitcon Card Tricks For Cooley, qualified at Hibernian under Martin O'Donoghue.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Cork '14
David and Jackie Benson’s Bernese Mountain Dog Ch/GB/Int Ch Patrick de la Galea at Bernervalley qualified at Cork under Austin Long Doyle.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Swords '14
Noel Beggs and June Wall's Rottweiler, Ch Alldenria Everready qualified at Swords under Michael Clancy.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Kilkenny '14
The Papillon, James Newman and Sean Carroll’s Ch & Ger Ch Hunderbuden’s Juno Pondabudens, qualified at Kilkenny Ch Show under Ann Long Doyle, and finished in the last 6 on the night.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Deise '14
Ciaran and Ann Marie Donnelly’s Dobermann bitch, Ch & GB Ch Tuwos Hrana, owned in partnership with breeders Billy and Josh Henderson, won the Champion Stakes at Deise under June Wall; ‘Maeve’ was handled by Ciaran to a place in the last 6.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Bray '14
Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy was the Champion Stakes winner at Bray Ch Show and had been sent through to the finals by Brian O’Hara. ‘Arthur’ was in the last twelve on the night.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from ILKA '14
Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch, GB & Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient, handled by wife Anita was the qualifier from ILKA under Billy Blount.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Bull Breeds '14
Paul Scanlon and Ashling Connolly’s Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Nujax Johnny Cash qualified at Bull Breeds under Mary Webdland.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Sligo '14
Liam and Brian Moran’s Golden Retriever Sh Ch Woodmore Ringo Starr qualified at Sligo under Philip O’Brien.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Clonmel '14
George and Georgina Corneille’s Tibetan Terrier, Ch & Int Ch Falamandus New Name For Lilasong won the Champion Stakes at Clonmel under Dave Lawlor.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Killarney '14
The German Shorthaired Pointer, Tom and Annie Mervyn’s Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Karlivar Dusky Rose at Tomanipoint was the Killarney qualifier, sent on to these finals by stakes judge, Christopher Cathcart.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Tralee '14
The Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, owned by Moreno Scotton and handled by Ger Cox was the Tralee qualifier under Michael Forte.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Bangor '14
Karen Murphy’s Japanese Chin, Ch & Int Ch Nisyros Juschin Timberlake at Ouzlewell was the qualifier from Bangor under David McKenna.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from IKC Iternational Day 1 '14
The Toy Poodle, Ch & GB Ch Tirkane The Big Issue, bred and owned by Ann Ingram and Kay Ryan, in partnership with Marlies Morzik, Lisa Nelson and Leanne Bryant, won the Champion Stakes at the IKC International day 1 under Joyce O’Connor, and finished in the final twelve. DDSS Vice Chairman Chris Hancock and committee member, Imelda Wade made the presentations.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2014 FINAL Qualifier from Cloghran '14
In the final 6 was the Border Collie, Ch Tonkory Gold Digger, owned by David and Morag Connolly and breeder Judith Gregory; ‘Digger’, who was BIS at Limerick. qualified at Cloghran Ch Show in November under Karen Gilliland and is also a POTY and Showdog qualifier. DDSS Chairman Barry Keely and Imelda Wade of the committee are also pictured.