ICP Show Report 2017

SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 BEST IN SHOW
Judging Best in Show at Swords & District Canine Society’s 40th Anniversary International championship show was Tom Hehir, Tom’s choice for Best in Show was the Siberian Husky, Roma Giedraitiene’s Kristari's Master Of Victory,
with Reserve Best in Show awarded to the Papillon, Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Multi Ch Expana's Sea Dragon Conqueror.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 BEST IN SHOW
Tom Hehir's choice for Best In Show was the Siberian Husky, Roma Giedraitiene’s Kristari's Master Of Victory.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Best Baby Puppy in Show under Tom Hehir was Sarah Thompson’s Whippet, Barnesmore Queen O' The Celts,
with RBBPIS going to Billy and Maureen Blount’s German Spitz Mittel, Cadasaro Taddoe.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Tom Hehir’s Best Puppy in Show and going forward to the POTY Final next year was Modwena Johnston’s West Highland White Terrier, Glenveagh Floria Tosca,
with Reserve Best Puppy in Show awarded to the Hungarian Vizsla, Morton, Taggart, Milicevic & Burns’ Karaszy's High Five, handled by co-owner, Sinead Taggart.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Tom Hehir judged Best Veteran in Show where his winner was Craig Bannon and Niamh Carroll’s American Akita, Ch, Am & Int Ch HokaHey’s The Power And The Glory,
with RBVIS going to Pamela and Ryan Hunter’s Whippet, Ch, GB & Int Ch Mossbawnhill It’s All Bout Me.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 JUNIOR STAKES
Jerry Daly judged the Stakes classes, topping the Junior Stakes under Jerry was Conor Cahill and Mary Kilroy’s American Akita, Roycon Thrill-I-Am,
with Alison Small’s Rottweiler, Alldenria Playing With Fire, runner-up.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 CHAMPION STAKES
Jerry Daly's winner was Olive Taylor’s Chow, Ch Chivas Royal Djalo At Taylorian;
in second place was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Multi Ch Expana's Sea Dragon Conqueror.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 BRACE STAKES
Heading up the Brace Stakes under Jerry Daly was the Semjonova’s Giant Schnauzer pairing of Ch Robmarralee Back in Black and Velour Noir Carlisto Tammy
with second place going to Church’s Japanese Spitz pair, Sanyinko Silver Spirit and Sanyinko Winter Star.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 1
Norwegian All Breeds judge, Arne Foss, judged Group 1 where his winner was Alan & Sarah Matthews’ Pembroke Corgi, Ch, GB & Int Ch Craigycor Viva La Diva,
runner-up was Joe and Brenda Doyle’s Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Sevenoaks Angel By My Side.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 2
Swiss judge Barbara Muller’s Group 2 winner was Danson’s Newruff Centurions Army At Alcro,
group 2 today was Jalena Semjonova’s Giant Schnauzer Ch Robmarralee Back In Black.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 3
Hans Van Den Berg from the Netherlands was the judge elect for Group 3, finding his winner in Harold Quigg and Brendan McGivern’s Kerry Blue Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Irisblu The Fiddler,
with second place going to Marie Hogarty’s Cairn Terrier, Ch & GB Ch Cadagio Don't Stop Me Now.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 4
Lydia Erhart from Holland judged the Dachshunds in Group 4 and her group winner was Katie and Kerrie Kelly’s Miniature Wire, Ch Tete-A-Tete Diervilla Avec Kmai,
in second place was Wheatland’s Smooth Haired Kaninchen, Sokisable Teddy Girl.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 5
Jorgen Hindse’s Group 5 winner, Roma Giedraitiene’s Siberian Husky, Kristari's Master Of Victory, went to win Best in Show,
whilst second place under Jorgen was awarded to Stephen Minogue’s Japanese ShibaInu, Ch Jiltrain Jackpott.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 6
Lydia Erhart’s Group 6 winner was the Dalmatian, Thomas Frandsen’s Dk Ch & Int Ch Skvaa Luxury Item,
while runner-up was Barry O’Neill’s Basset Hound, Ch, GB & Int Ch Knockogue Arthurs Legacy.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 7
Topping Group 7 under Pam Blay, was Tom and Annie Mervyn’s GSHP, Sh Ch & Lux Sh Ch Tomanipoint Celtic Knight,
with second place awarded to Christine McLarnon’s Irish Setter, Sh Ch & GB Sh Ch Gwendariff Nuts Aboutu Glenavna.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 8
Norwegian judge, Per Iversen, judged Group 8 sending through the American Cocker Spaniel, Cheryl Donaldson’s Silveross Van Halen Sings Cherdon,
runner-up under Per was Emma, Bette and Frank Archibald’s Golden Retriever, Sh Ch Abinvale Levanto.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 9
Danish judge, Gunnar Nymann’s Group 9 winner was Sean Carroll and James Newman’s Papillon, Multi Ch Expana's Sea Dragon Conqueror, the eventual RBIS winner,
with second place awarded to Ashton’s Pug, GB & Nl Ch Tangetoppen's Take A Hint.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 GROUP 10
Sighthound specialist,Antoan Hlebarov, from Bulgaria judged Group 10, selecting the Azawakh, Breda Dunne’s Ch Swala's Shi-Senti, who finished the day BIS 4,
with second place awarded to Bartusch & Demmerling’s Whippet, Ger Ch Betterthanliquorice Of Gentle Mind.
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The traditional picture of Swords judges before the start of the show.
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Swords judges relaxing as the show draws to anend after a long day in the sun.
SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 JUNIOR HANDLING
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SWORDS INTERNATIONAL '17 JUNIOR HANDLING
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bolt for freedom
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still on the run
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caught!