1st Breed Championship Show
Sunday 24th April 2022
at
Wells House & Gardens,
Ballyedmond, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Y25 CF96
Green Stars for each 3 Colour Groupings
Black/Harlequin/Mantle/Merle
Fawn/Brindle
Blue
Judge: Mrs Sheena Booth (Scotland)
Starts 12 noon
Online Entry Close 21st April 2022
at www.onlinedogshows.eu
Thank you to our Sponsors Rasconí
Thank you to Our Dogs Ireland our Official Show Photographer
Show Secretary
Mrs Sonya Fennelly McGrath,
Phone: 00353 87 1642256 Email: newgdai@gmail.com
Enquiries to Show Secretary: Mrs Sonya Fennelly McGrath Email: newgdai@gmail.com Phone: 00353 87 1642256
BABY PUPPY CLASS is confined to dogs over 4 and under 6 months of age on the day of the Show.
**Baby Puppies cannot compete for Best in Show
but they can compete for Best Baby Puppy In Show. **
PUPPY CLASS is confined to dogs from six to twelve months of age on the day of the Show computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.
JUNIOR CLASS is for dogs between 9 and 18 calendar months of age on the first day of the Show, computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS is for dogs between 15 and 24 calendar months of age on the day of the Show, computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.
ADULT CLASS is for dogs between the ages 24 and 36 calendar months on the day of the Show.
OPEN CLASS is for dogs over 15 months of age on the day of the Show, computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.
CHAMPIONS CLASS is for dogs who have gained the Title of Champion under Irish Kennel Club Rules or under a recognised Kennel Authority.
VETERAN CLASS is for dogs over eight years of age on the day of the Show, computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.
** Please note – a Veteran Dog who is also a Champion may enter in either Veteran or Champion Class but not both.**
BRACE CLASS is for two exhibits of the same or different sexes of the same breed belonging to the same person, each exhibit having been entered in some class other than Brace or Team.
TEAM CLASS is for three, or more exhibits of the same or different sexes of the same bred belonging to the same person, each exhibit having been entered in some class other than Brace or Team.
BREEDERS CLASS is for a minimum of three and a maximum of five exhibits of the same breed and variety, without distinction of sex, bred by the same person (same kennel name), even if they are not their property. Each exhibit must be entered in one of the standard classes on the day.
A PROGENY CLASS is for a sire or dam with a minimum of three and a maximum of five of his/her progeny, / 1st generation sons/daughters.
LADIES & GENTS HANDLING
JUNIOR HANDLING
SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG OR BITCH
NEUTERED DOG OR BITCH
SPECIAL COLOUR CLASSES: Dogs entered in these classes must also be entered in one of the standard classes 1—14.
N.B. A Dog or Bitch may be entered in ONE STANDARD BREED CLASS ONLY
I got my first Great Dane way back in 1982, a fawn bitch called Purdy, that we never bred a litter from. The next Dane we had was a fawn male, bought from a lovely lady called Audrey Farquhar, of the Stroma affix, Stroma Northern Star over Roucandane, or Baggie to his friends. Baggie was my first show dog, and the bedrock of my kennels, he taught me all about handling, and was a total one off, everything I have now, I owe to this fantastic dog, without whom, I would never have entered the world of dog showing, breeding , and judging.
I convinced my long-suffering husband, Fred, that whilst I was running up and down the country showing Baggie, I may as well be showing a bitch too. Enter Pasha, Garsak Valentino at Roucandane, a brindle girl, and the start of my love affair with the stripey! Pasha of course came from Gary Hooker and John Lockey, the owners of the famous Garsak kennels.
These two, along with Jazz, Khunrath Whispering Mist over Roucandane, another fawn girl, (who somehow managed to fall in to my shopping trolley Fred !) from the late John Hunter’s kennel became the start of my line, and everything goes back to them. In the many, many years since then, I have bred a few champions for myself and others, handled a few more to tickets, and given CC’s in the breed many times both in the UK and overseas. I have had Best Puppy and the ticket at Crufts, places in groups, BIS at Championship Breed Shows, won the Premier and Super Leagues, competed at the Contest of Champions, Scottish Top Dog, and won Pup of the Year.
I hope I can carry on running round rings with these ‘dopes on ropes’ for a few more years, and continue to judge when I am asked.
I am very much looking forward to judging at this historic show. Thank you to all the committee for inviting me, and you the exhibitors for entering your beautiful dogs.
1 |
Puppy Dog |
8 |
Puppy Bitch |
2 |
Junior Dog |
9 |
Junior Bitch |
3 |
Intermediate Dog |
10 |
Intermediate Bitch |
4 |
Adult Dog 2-3yrs |
11 |
Adult Bitch 2-3yrs |
5 |
Open Dog |
12 |
Open Bitch |
6 |
Champion Dog |
13 |
Champion Bitch |
7 |
Veteran Dog over 8 |
14 |
Veteran Bitch over 8 |
Special Baby Puppy Classes 15 Baby Puppy Dog (All Colours) 16 Baby Puppy Bitch (All Colours) The winners of these classes will then compete for Best Baby Puppy In Show.
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17 |
Special Beginners Dog/Handler |
18 |
Special Beginners Bitch/Handler |
19 |
Neutered Dog |
20 |
Neutered Bitch |
21 |
Junior Handler |
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22 |
Brace |
23 |
Team |
24 |
Breeders |
25 |
Progeny |
26 |
Ladies Handling |
27 |
Gents Handling |
Judge: Mrs Sheena Booth (Scotland)
Starting time 12 noon.
Black/Harlequin/Mantle/Merle
Fawn/Brindle
Blue
Best Baby Puppy in Show Class 15 & 16
Classes 17—20
Best Puppy in Show
Best Veteran in Show
Best in Show
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Followed by
Special Colour Classes
Best Fawn - Best Brindle - Best Black -
Best Harlequin - Best Mantle - Best Merle - Best Blue
And Variety Classes 21—27
Rosettes from 1st - 4th in all classes.
Specially designed pieces for Best of each colour.
If you would like to sponsor YOUR COLOUR
or any of the Best in Show Classes
Please contact
Sonya Fennelly McGrath 00353 87 1642256
All support is welcome and it will be acknowledged in the Catalogue and on Social Media.