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| Glen Of Imaal | National Terrier 22 Judge's Critique |
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National Terrier 22 Judge
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GLEN OF IMAAL NATIONAL TERRIER 22 Judge: Mr A Hadley Many thanks to the Officers & Committee for allowing me the honour of judging at the show. I was humbled by my entry and thank you all for seeing the day through. On the whole, as a breed, toplines are improving, though in some, not so good; turn of stifle is causing a steep rise to the rear. Tail onsets are getting lower with no defining stop after the croup. Bites were correct except for one overshot and a few with crooked teeth. Straight front legs are not acceptable. All had good double coats and thankfully not stripped to the bone. The standard gives no provision for a Show trim. Coats can be trimmed to present a neat outline. 1 Griffiths’ Amhard Ruby Icon (AY4). 7 mth blue brindle bitch. Very raw at this stage but with training both handler and pup will improve to show her best qualities. Good gentle nature. Correct brown round eye. Good length of neck to laid back shoulder. Good spring of ribs. Good harsh texture to top coat. Best Special Beginner. 1 Withers’ Pajantick Darknite. 6 mth blue/brindle. In profile looked well proportioned. Good muscling on this youngster with a good width to skull, correct eye shape and colour. Strong good length of neck to laid back shoulders. Good steady rise of level topline. Good turn of stifle. Correct bow to front legs. BPD. Considered in challenge for Res CC. 1 Fraser & Fraser’s Amhard Runrig. 7 mth wheaten male. Broad skull with defined stop, correct eye shape and colour. Body in good proportions for this lads age with plenty of bone. With a good onset of tail carried gaily. 1 Saletti’s Heremone Bear. 2 year old wheaten with a good strong broadened head and an inquisitive expression rose tipped ears, lovely eye shape and colour with good strong jawline, teeth of good size. Strong neck of moderate length onto laid back shoulders. Good brisket and legs placed well apart. Good depth of body and good 1 Harley & Harley’s Abberann Running Down A Dream At Donvaleset. A mature 4 year old wheaten who has many qualities. Presented in full coat with texture. Lovely typical masculine Glen head and expression. Good skull and foreface. Eyes of correct shape and colour giving a melting look. Correct dentition with good underjaw. Muscular strong neck onto broad shoulders and good front. Body deep with well sprung ribs. Level topline with good rise to croup. Good angles fore and aft. Stifles well turned with straight hocks. Moved freely with drive. Presented a good outline giving an impression of substance. Pleased to award the Dog CC and BOB. 2 Tobijanski & Tomijanski’s Ch Romainville Becks Blue For Zippor. Lovely to see how this lad has matured since he was a puppy now at 5 years old presents a good outline presented in good coat and texture. Good head and skull, correct eye colour and shape. Correct bite. Good body shape and depth. Good angles throughout. Moved sound. 3 Hardy’s Amhard Manhattan. 1 Hardy’s Amhard Rapid Beat. Blue brindle youngster with plenty of mischevous character. Good width to skull, correct eye shape and colour. Strong jaw. Good length of neck to shoulder. Level topline held on the move. Overall good body proportions. 2 Griffiths’ Amhard Ruby Icon (AY4). See Sp Beginners D/B. 3 Withers’ Pajantick Niteonthetiles. 1 Tobijanski & Tobijanski’s Zippor Magic Molly. This young wheaten lass shown to her best by her handler. Presented a good neat outline in profile with short couplings giving an appearance of strength. Well muscled throughout for one so young. Good angles fore and aft the latter having a good turn of stifle and good parallel pasterns. Good onset of tail carried gaily. Good head with all the correct features carried on a moderate length of strong neck. BP. 2 Hardy’s Amhard Raspberry Fizz. Wheaten youngster lacking in coat length. Good head with a kind gentle expression. Good proportions in profile. Waiting to see how she matures. 3 Saletti’s Jojase Aisling Pixie. JB (1) 1 Griffiths’ Amhard Ruby Icon (AY4). See Sp Beginners D/B. 1 Sage & Sage’s Wickholm Bohemian Rhapsody. Entering the ring I could see she was what I was looking for and this was confirmed when I placed my hands on her. Head to tail construction is correct with good angles fore and aft. A keen expression on her typical cheeky Glen head. Ample muscle for a 2 year old which should mature perfectly with age. A good texture to her double coat although the top coat needs to be left to grow longer. Well presented by her owner /handler getting the best from her. I’d take her home anyday and only wished it was her third CC I awarded as she deserves to be a Champion. BCC. 2 Harley & Hardy’s Amhard Peanut Brittle. This bitch melts my heart as she reminds me of my old girl now over the bridge. Everything is correct about her but on the day carrying a little extra weight which I’m sure will be rectified soon. Her blue brindle coat has good texture. Good width between rose tipped ears carried high. Keen gentle expression. Correct scissor bite. Strong jaw with good underjaw. Shorter in neck than first but well muscled onto good lay of shoulder. Good gentle bow to front legs and elbows well tucked in. A good length of body housing well sprung ribs and a gentle level rising topline to croup. Good turn of stifle to well let down hocks. Strong movement all directions. 3 Hannington’s Boudivella Silver Spirit. 1 George’s Romainville Rocks The Ritz. Stood alone, this wheaten bitch presented a good level toplineand deep brisket. Long in the loin but not tucked up. Ribs well sprung. Double coat with good texture to top layer. Well muscled. RBCC. 1 George’s Romainville Rag Doll. Blue brindle bitch with good textured coat. A broad strong muzzled head with rose tipped ears. Deep brisket and well sprung ribs. Shoulders laid back. Good tail onset. 2 Sage & Sage’s Ch Wickholm Breaking Dawn. Dam to my BCC, this wheaten bitch has matured well with age. Alert expression finishes a broad head with rose tipped ears used well. Good length of body to height with well sprung ribs. Strong loin and a moderate turn of stifle. 3 Forbes’ Ch Jeonty Dreams A Dream With Karensbrae JW.
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