South Wales Kennel Association

Irish Terrier – Judge: Jane Peakin 

BD - Rufous Gubbeen of Cleeve (Mrs K J & Mr A R Oliver)

BB, BV & BOB - Ch Kerrykeel Aobheann (Mrs K J & Mr A R Oliver)

RBB & RBOB - Holbam Freya JW (Mrs E Redman)

Veteran Dog (0)

Junior (1/1)

Post Grad Dog (0)

Open dog (1/0) 1st Rufous Gubbeen of Cleeve (Mrs K J & Mr A R Oliver). Smart lad in good coat and presenting a racy outline. Long neck into decent lay of shoulder and sufficient return of upper arm with a little forechest showing. I liked his rear angulation and well set on tail. Would prefer a deeper chest, but well ribbed back. Good feet and pads. Clean through the head with plenty of strength and dark eye. Ears could be neater. Dark nose, open nostrils. Moved out well both ways. BD

Veteran bitch (1/0) 1st Ch Kerrykeel Aobheann (Mrs K J & Mr A R Oliver) This mature quality lady scored on her racy outline, size and refinement in head. Well arched neck of good length, leading into a firm top line and good tailset. Might prefer a touch more depth of brisket. Neat feet and good pads. She has a feminine, refined head with good length, strength to her muzzle and well-set eyes, giving the correct expression. Ears a little unsettled but well set. In crisp jacket and well presented. Moved out well and looked a picture in both groups. BB, BV & BOB

Junior Bitch (1/0) 1st Dartmoorred Vixen Tor (Dr A Fitter). This young lady presented a nice outline with sufficient length of neck, good lay of shoulder, enough return of upper arm, slight arch over loin and good tuck up. Tail set on well. Might prefer a little more depth of brisket. Good feet and pads. Long lean head with good strength of muzzle and minimal stop Ears a little heavy. Lovely dark eye, set well. Super large teeth. Moved out with reach and drive. 

Post Grad bitch (1/1) 

Open bitch (2/1) 1st Holbam Freya JW (Mrs E Redman) Very smart girl with super length of neck into good lay of shoulder and sufficient return of upper arm. Body correctly moderately long. Would prefer a touch more depth of brisket, just to balance the picture but she is well ribbed back. Good rear angulation. Her tail set is very good with enough behind the tail. Good feet and pads. Long lean head with plenty of power in her muzzle. Might prefer her ears a little higher set. Correct bite with big teeth. Moved out well. In crisp coat today and well-presented and handled. Not quite the refinement of my BOB but her overall outline and body proportion took her to RBB.