KC Breed Standard

WELKS 23 Judge

IRISH WELKS 23

Judge: Mr Ian A Hardman

Dog Challenge Certificate 1285 - Holbam Ace of Saredon (ai) (Mr J & Mr A Averis & Barker)
Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate 1298 - Niddrua Lightning Bolt (Mr & Mrs D A Howarth)
Bitch Challenge Certificate 1295 - Ch Kerrykeel Cara (Mrs T Gomer)
Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate 1286 - Saredon Flamboyance (Mr J & Mr A Averis & Barker)
Best of Breed 1285 - Holbam Ace of Saredon (ai) (Mr J & Mr A Averis & Barker)
Best Puppy 1285 - Holbam Ace of Saredon (ai) (Mr J & Mr A Averis & Barker)
Best Veteran 1296 - Erredwiltsir Irish Bells (Mrs & Mr Hobson)

IRISH JUDGE WELKS 23

PD (5)

1 Averis and Barker, Holbam Ace of Saredon. Excellent 10 month old puppy , correct head , with a good flat scull, correct bite, shown in super coat. Movement improved second time of asking. Dog CC, BOB ,BP great to hear he took Terrier puppy group 1.

2 Howarth, Niddrua Lighting Bolt, yet another super puppy, great head correct throughout with super ears scissor bite, shown in excellent condition, moved well carrying a tail bang on top with no bend straight. Pleased to give him Res Dog CC.

3 Ruffles, Holbam Midsummer Knight at Ruffmar.

JD (2)

1 Oliver, Rufous Gubbeen of Gleeve, Nice youngster, moved with drive, good harsh coat, pleasing head good eye colour.

2 Ruffles, Holbam Midsummer Knight at Ruffmar. Puppy needs at little more time to mature, movement needs to tighten up but will come.

LD (2,1)

1 Nevill, Norakim An Storr at Rossemontelle, 4 year old dog in good wiry coat, moved well, straight front, nice head with good eye colour scissor bite.

OD (4,1)

1 Bradshaw, Holbam Celtic Wizzard JW Good harsh dense wiry coat, pleasing head good reach of neck onto correct shoulders, moved ok.

2 Atwell, Kerrykeel Conchobhar at Xanwil, moved well across the ring, nice head with flat scull correct eye good ear carriage.

3 Nevill, Norakim An Storr at Rosemontelle.

VB (2)

1 Hobson, Erredwiltsir Irish Bell, really nice 8 year old bitch, moved excellently, keeping a level topline, good clean teeth scissor bite, great overall condition a credit to her owners. Best Veteran. 2 Nevill, Rosemontelle Isabella What a pleasure to see this 12 year old strutting her stuff, still looking good and moving very well for her years.

PB (4,2)

1 Atkin, 9 month old, in good coat, correct mouth, nice dark eye, moved well for a puppy.

2 Atwell, Kerrykeel Belbhinn at Xanwil 10 month, needs a little more time as she did not settle on the move, overall a nice bitch with promise in time.

JB (2,1)

1 Averis & Barker, Saredon Flamboyance, Super 14 month old, shown and groomed to perfection. Excellent size to breed standard, moved very well. Correct throughout, should go far. Res CC Bitch.

YB (2)

1 Price, Magairlin Adhmor Moonlight Good correct head, dark eye correct scissor bite, nice ears moved well with drive.

2 Capern, Grain Ray of Hope. Yet another nice bitch, good coat, moved well straight front nice angulation.

PGB (2)

1 Chilvers, Kenynten Chasing Rainbows at Apispolb. Super bitch, with great head flat skull good dark eye moved well across the ring. Shown in good coat.

2 Thomas & Print Bilarny Edna cotton Socks. In good coat, moved quite well, but not as good as 1st, correct head, mouth with a good front.

LB (3)

1 Hobson, Erredwiltsir Shine A Light, great looking bitch, moved excellently, in good coat, pleasing head nice ear and tail carriage.

2 Karau, Balirolyat Mollys A Diva. Good harsh coat, nice head with a good mouth, moved well. 3 McIver, Penleygreen Golden Rocket.

OB (4)

1 Gomer, Ch Kerrykeel Cara super bitch excellent throughout, great harsh dense wiry coat, super feminine head with scissor bite great eyes, moved and handled very well. Again correct in size to breed standard. Bitch CC close decision could easily have taken BOB on another day.

2 Anderson, Kerrykeel Daicota, nice bitch, again of correct size, good head, moved with drive across the ground. Coat on this day not at its best.

3 Oliver, Kerrykeel Aobheann. I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge the Irish Terriers and to thank those who came under me.

Ian A Hardman (Bonosue/Spanwise)

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