S.W.C.C. All Breed Open Show. Obedience & Agility

Best in Show line up at the South Wicklow Open Show under Alan Matthews.
Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise Ashmair Look Who Did It took Best in Show while Andrew and Berri Beare's Afghan Hound Ritzina Firefly at Nilbud took Reserve BIS.
Also included in the photograph is Secretary of South Wicklow Canine Club, Theresa Power.
PHOTO BY PAUL SCANLON



Obedience Ring. Judge: Mrs Mary Owens.
PHOTO BY PATRICK POWER.


Agility Ring. Judge: Nuala O Brien.
PHOTO BY JOHN HIGGENS, Black Blur Photography. John's Link on our Links page.

Judge: Mr Alan Matthews
Best in Show winner Ashling Connolly's Ashmair Look Who Did It.
R. Best In Show, Andrew and Berri Beare's Afghan Hound Ritzina Fiefly at Nilbud.
Best Veteran M. Waters Pekingese Glowlite Parti Cracker.
Champion stakes winner, Melanie Corcoran, Staffordshire Bull Terrier CH Bad Girl Pauline at Molru.
Best Puppy in Show, Weatland's Smooth Haired Miniature Dachshund, Pinedax Millie Two Shoes.
Junior Dog Stakes winner & Best Junior in Show, Joe Leahyand & Orla De Cogan's Rhodesian Ridgeback, Andchelle Kapila.
Junior Bitch Stakes winner, Cathy and Sean Lydon's Tibetan Terrier Tripitaka Eye Candy

Group 1: Joe and Brenda Doyle's Shetland Sheepdog, Sevenoaks Angels Whisper. Judge: Claire Burnett.
Group 2: Declan Gallery's Bullmastiff, won the Bullmastiff Association of Ireland Club Show in conjunction with SWCC under Judge Paul Briscoe, Court Jester of Mountrivers, then went on to take Group 2: Judge Claire Burnett.
Group 3: Philip Bryan's Border Terrier Tythrop Theo For Glencarrig. Judge: Andrea Stubbs.
Group 4: Rosalie Parker's, Elmcastle PandoraAt Rosbarnagh, Judge Andrea Stubbs.
Group 5: Ralph and Sue Holmes Siberian, Suraliam Pinch of Pixiedust.Judge: Iris Hancock.
Group 6: Sarah Walsh's, Beagle, Heathergrove Ocean Gold. Judge: Joe Caulfield
Group 7: Cathy Loughlin's, Irish Red Setter, Rohanmor You Were Made For Me. Judge: Dorothea Hanlon Carroll
Group 8: Ciara Byrne's Golden Retriever Zenevieve Gaelic Dream for Whistler. Judge: Joe Caulfield
Group 9: Ashling Connolly's Bichon Frise, Ashmair Look Who Did It. Judge:Lee Grogan.
Group 10: Andrew and Berri Beare's Afghan Hound Ritzina Fiefly at Nilbud, Judge: Dorothea Hanlon Carroll.

Thank you to all our Exhibitors, Judges, Stewards & Sponsors. Also a big thank you to Hills Dog food for sponsoring us.
Thank you to the photographers, to help keep the memory. Paul Scanlon, Patrick Power & John Higgins.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2011. The committee of S.W.C.C. Stella, Theresa, Maureen, Dolores, Michael, Deidre & show sub committee, Gerard, Una, Antoinette.

The Venue Is Beside The Beach. There are walk ways if you wished to exercise your dog's. Easy 15 minute walk around the Duck Pond & a walk way along the Beach Bank, with a view of the sea.

There were China Keepsakes for Best in Show , Group Winners & Stakes Winners.
Plus – HILL’S Dog Food for B.I.S & R.B.I.S. All the Group Winners, Puppy & R. Puppy Stakes - Junior & R. Junior Stakes.
Group Rosettes / Stakes Rosettes. Best Of Breed Medals. & 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Place Medals
Junior Handler Cert’s /Rosettes/ & Overall Junior Handler Keepsake.
“Inbhearmor” Perpetual Trophies for Best In Show & Puppy Stakes. The Kavanagh “Terrier Group Perpetual Trophy”

The Classifications were:
* Dogs: Puppy – Junior – Intermediate – Open
* Bitches: Puppy – Junior – Intermediate – Open.

AGILITY 1st PLACE WINNER's
** Agility 1ST. To 4TH. Place Medals.. Plus, a Surprise Prise for The Agility Dog Of The day.
Agility. Judge Ms Nuala O Brien (Football Pitch - Parking on running track (10. am)
(1) Grade 5 - 7 Combined Agility – Large... Entries 6. --- 1st Sarah Liddy & Tanya
(2) Grade 5 - 7 Combined Agility – Medium...Entries 2. --- 1st Jenny Hale & Tante
(3) Grade 5 - 7 Combined Agility – Small....Entries 3. --- 1st Miranda Moriarty & Addie
(4) Grade 3 - 7 Combined Agility – Small....Entries 18 --- 1st Ann Riordan & Poppy
(5) Grade 3 - 7 Combined Agility – Medium...Entries 5. --- 1st Jenny Hale & Tante
(6) Grade 3 - 7 Combined Agility - Large....Entries 18. ---1st Olive Qquigley & Ralph
(7) Grade 1 - 4 Combined Agility – Large....Entries 29. --- 1st Edwina Dunne & Jessie
(8) Grade 1 - 4 Combined Agility – Medium...Entries 11. --- 1st Dave Cowhie & Lola
(9) Grade 1 - 4 Combined Agility – Small...Entries 18. --- 1st Babara Murray & Sunny
(10) Grade 1 - 2 Combined Agility - Small.....Entries 5. --- 1st Pamela Harju & Benny
(11) Grade 1 - 2 Combined Agility – Medium.....Entries 8. --- 1st Sarah Glass & Lucky
(12) Grade 1 - 2 Combined Agility - Large......Entries 18. --- 1st Michael Byrne & Molly
(13) Grade 4 - 7 Combined Jumping – Large......Entries 10. --- 1st Sarah Liddy & Tanya
(14) Grade 4 - 7 Combined Jumping - Medium.....Entries 3. --- 1st Jenny Hale & Tante
(15) Grade 4 - 7 Combined Jumping – Small......Entries 6. --- 1st Nichola Rice & Chase
(16) Grade 1 - 3 Combined Jumping - Small......Entries 17. --- 1st Sinead O'Donovan & Murph
(17) Grade 1 - 3 Combined Jumping – Medium.....Entries 9. --- 1st Dave Cowhie & Lola
(18) Grade 1 - 3 Combined Jumping - Large.....Entries 26. --- 1st Michael Byrne & Molly

** Obedience 1ST. To 4TH. Place Medals.. Plus, a Surprise Prise for The Obedience Dog Of The day.
Obedience. Judge Mrs Mary Owens (11. 00 am Sharp ) Ring 7.
Classes & Order.
- Open...Entries 9
- Limit..Entries 6
- Graduate...Entries 3
- Novice..Entries 7
– Beginner’s...Entries 12.

The Judges were...
Best in Show and Stakes Judge: Mr. Alan Matthews

Junior Handling: Judge, Mrs Dorothea Hanlon Carroll. Ring 2 (11. 30am Sharp)
Age 10-12 yrs. Age 13-14 yrs. Age 15 -17 yrs.

Judge, Mr Alan Mathews. Following Junior Handling. & Group 3 & Group 4
Veteran Stakes.
Champion Stakes.
Brace Stakes
Puppy Stakes Dog. ----Puppy Stakes Bitch ………………………. (Before B.I.S. Ring 2)
Junior Stakes Dog. --- Junior Stakes Bitch. ……………………...... (After B.I.S. Ring 2)

Variety’s after Best In Show.......
Ladies Handling Class, Gents Handling Class, Bred By Exhibitor, Not Bred By Exhibitor, Foreign Breed, Native Breed, Co Wicklow Exhibitor.

Group 1, Judge. Ms Clare Burnett. Following Mrs I Hancock Breeds 1. Ring 1. (Indoor)

Ms. Clare Burnett. Breeds from Group 1. Ring 4 (Outdoor) 12 Noon. Sharp.
Bouvier des Flandres, German Shepherd.

Judge, Mrs Iris Hancock. Breeds From Group 1. Following her Group 5. (Indoor)
Collie Bearded, Collie Border, Collie Rough, Old English Sheepdog, Schipperke, Shetland Sheepdog, Welsh Corgi Cardigan, Welsh Corgi Pembroke, A/V Group 1 Not Classified.

Group 2, Judge, Mrs. Clare Burnett. Following her Breeds 1, Ring 4. (12 15pm) (Outdoor)
Mrs. Clare Burnett. Bernese Mountain Dog, Boxer, Doberman Pinscher,
Dogue de Bordeaux, Great Dane, Hovawart, Leon Berger, Mastiff English, Mastiff Neapolitan, Newfoundland, Pinscher Miniature, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Rottweiler, Schnauzer Giant, Schnauzer Miniature, Schnauzer Standard, Shar Pei, St. Bernard. A/V Group 2 Not Classified.

Judge, Mr Paul Briscoe. Bullmastiff Association Of Ireland, Breed Club Show. Ring 6. Outdoor. 1pm
*Bullmastiffs.
Classifications: Dogs: Puppy – Junior – Intermediate – Open -- Champion.
Bitches: Puppy – Junior – Intermediate – Open. – Champion.
Dog/Bitch Special Brindle Class.

Group 3, Judge, Mrs Andrea Stubbs. Following Junior Handling. Ring 2 (Indoor)
Mrs Andrea Stubbs. Airedale Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier, Bull Terrier,
Miniature Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Fox Terrier Smooth, Fox Terrier Wire, Irish Terrier,
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier. A/V Group 3 Not Classified.

Group 4, Mrs Andrea Stubbs. Following her Group 3. Ring 2 (Indoor)
Mrs Andrea Stubbs. Dachshund L/ H, Dachshund L/ H Miniature, Dachshund S/H, Dachshund S/H Miniature, Dachshund W/H, Dachshund W/H Miniature, A/V Group 4 Not Classified.

Group 5, Judge, Mrs Iris Hancock. Ring 1. 12 Noon (Indoor)
Mrs Iris Hancock. Alaskan Malamute, Akita Inu, American Akita, Chow Chow,
German Spitz Mittel, Italian Volpino, Japanese Spitz, Keeshond, Norwegian Elkhound, Pomeranian, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, A/V Group 5 Not Classified.

Group 6, Judge, Mr Joe Caulfield. Ring 5. (Outdoor) 12 Noon. Sharp
Mr Joe Caulfield. Basset Hound, Beagle, Dalmatian, Foxhound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, A/V Group 6 Not Classified.

Group 7, Judge, Mrs Dorothea Hanlon Carroll. Ring 6. (Outdoor) 12.Noon
Mrs Dorothea Hanlon Carroll. Italian Spinone, Pointer, Setter English, Setter Gordon, Setter Irish, Setter Irish Red/White. Spaniel Brittany, Weimaraner, A/V Group 7 Not Classified.

Group 8, Judge. Mr Joe Caulfield. Following his Group 6. Ring 5. (Outdoor)
Mr Joe Caulfield. Retriever Chesapeake Bay, Retriever Curly Coated, Retriever Flat Coated, Retriever Golden, Retriever Labrador, Spaniel American Cocker, Spaniel Cocker,
Spaniel English Springer, Spaniel Welsh Springer, Spaniel Irish Water,A/V Group 8 Not Classified.

Group 9, Judge, Mr. Lee Grogan. Ring 3. (Indoor) 12 Noon. Sharp.
Mr Lee Grogan. Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua Long Coat, Chihuahua Smooth Coat, Chinese Crested, Coton De Tulear, French Bulldog, Griffon Bruxellois, King Charles Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Poodle Standard, Poodle Miniature, Poodle Toy, Pug, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, A/V Group 9 Not Classified.

Group 10, Judge, Mrs. Dorothea Hanlon Carroll. Following Group 9. Ring 3 (Indoor)
Mrs Dorothea Hanlon Carroll. Afghan Hound, Deerhound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound, Saluki, Whippet. A/V Group 10 Not Classified.

Variety Class: Judge. Mrs Andrea Stubbs. A/V Confined to Co. Wicklow.
Variety Class: Judge. Mr Paul Briscoe. A/V Foreign Breed, A/V Native Breed.
Variety Class: Judge. Mr Joe Caulfield.. A/V Bred by Exhibitor, A/V Not Bred by Exhibitor,
Variety Class: Judge. Mr Lee Grogan. Ladies Handling, Gents Handling,


CLASS DEFINITIONS
Puppy Class if for dogs over six and under twelve calendar months of age on the day of the Show computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.

Junior Class is for dogs over nine and under eighteen calendar months of age on the day of the Show, computed from and inclusive of its date of birth.

Intermediate Class is for dogs between fifteen and twenty four calendar months of age on the day of the Show, computed from and inclusive of its date of birth.
Open Class is for all dogs over fifteen months of age on the day of the Show.

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.

Puppy Stakes is confined to dogs of six months and under nine calendar months of age on the day of the Show computed from and inclusive of the date of its birth.
Junior Stakes is confined to dogs of nine months and under eighteen calendar months of age on day

Brace Stakes 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 a breed class.

Champion Stakes confined to Certified Champions; winners of this Stakes will not compete for B.I.S.

NB (A Dog or Bitch may be entered in ONE BREED CLASS ONLY)

Breed Club Show. Champion winning Best Of breed may not compete in the group or B.I.S.

Champions may only enter in Champion Stakes Or in a Breed Club Show.

OBEDIENCE CLASS DEFINITIONS

Beginners Obedience Class: confined to dogs and handlers which have not won 3 or more first prizes in any Obedience Test.

Novice Obedience Class: Confined to dogs which have not been awarded (a) a Green Star in any Obedience Test or (b) four first prizes or more in any Obedience Test other than Beginners.

Graduate Obedience: Confined to dogs which have not been awarded (a) a Green Star in any Obedience Test or (b) four first prizes or more in any obedience Test with the exception of

Beginners and/or Novice

Limit Obedience: Confined to dogs which have not been awarded (a) a Green Star in any Obedience Test or (b) four first prizes in any Obedience Test with the exception of Beginners and/or Novice and/or Graduate Classes.

Open Obedience: Open to any dog of any breed or variety.


AGILITY GRADING SYSTEM

Grade 1. For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at IKC licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1 are not eligible for this class

Grade 2. For owners, handlers or dogs which have qualified out of Grade 1 but have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at IKC licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1 are not eligible for this class

Grade 3. Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at IKC licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6, or 7.

Grade 4. Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at IKC licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7

Grade 5. Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 or elected to progress on points from Grade 4 at IKC licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 3, 4 , 6 or 7.

Grade 6. Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 5 or elected to progress on points from Grade 5 at IKC licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5, or 7.

Grade 7. Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of four first places at Grade 6 at IKC licensed Agility Shows. Two first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes.


JUNIOR DIPLOMA AWARD
For the Junior Diploma Award,
It is proposed that all exhibits may compete at both
Open Shows and Championship Shows.
Providing that they are between the age of 6 and 18 months on the day of the show, and win a total of 12 Junior Diploma points for the J.D. Title in the following manner.
Open Shows:
(1) They are placed 1st in any class, whether for their Breed if scheduled.
Or in any other class within their Group i.e. A.V.Toy etc. or any mixed breed class within their group at Open Show level.
Only one class win, per show gaining 1 point.
A bonus of 2 points will be awarded if the exhibit wins its Relevant Group on one occasion.
(2) Championship Shows: 2 class wins at Championship Shows under 18 months must also be attained, each class win gains 2 points.
The Judge/s must sign all awards on the day, giving details of the show and Class/Group won
Note Only one class win (1 point Open Show) (2 Points CH. Show) and(One Open Show Group win, 2 points) per show, will count in the total. Multiple wins at one show will not count. (I.K.C.)

Junior Diploma Award Book & Junior Handling Award Book’s Available The Secretary’s Desk.

SOUTH WICKLOW CANINE CLUB
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Mrs. Stella Bracken,
Secretary: Ms Theresa Power,
Treasurer: Mrs. Maureen Doyle,
Committee; Mrs. Dolores Somers, Mr. Michael Parle, Mrs. Deidre Scarfe

Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Mr. Declan Ryan MRCVS, Avondale Veterinary, Arklow & Rathdrum.
Guarantors: Mrs. Stella Bracken, Mrs. Maureen Doyle, Ms. Theresa Power, Mrs. Dolores Somers.

SHOW REGULATIONS
1. The show will be held in the Arklow Coral Leisure Centre in Arklow Town just off the by-pass (N11)
2. (a) Judging Times: Agility 10.00am. Obedience 11.00am, Junior Handling 11.30am. Sharp.
3. All breed classes 12.00 noon. Puppy Stakes, Brace, Veteran & Champion Stakes, before Best In Show
4. .Junior Stakes after Best In Show.
(b) Entry Fee - €7.00 for the first dog, this includes Obedience - €3.00 for each additional dog or class in the same ownership.
(c) Champion Stakes €5.00 Puppy Stakes €5.00. Junior Stakes €5.00 Veteran €5.00 Brace Stakes €5.00.
Agility €3.00 per dog per class in same ownership.
Junior Handling - €3.00. Must also enter their breed class.
(d) No self Sterling Conversion.
(e) Entries for Puppy, Junior and Brace Stakes, & Junior handling must also be entered in their Breed Class.
Entries to be sent to the Show Sec. Theresa Power 12 Main Street, Arklow Co. Wicklow. Cheques or postal orders to be made out to South Wicklow Canine Club. Entries will be received up to and including Friday 30 April.
Enter On Line by Monday 11th. May . NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
(f) Ring numbers to be collected on the day of the Show.
(g) Catalogues will be available on the day of the Show €4.00 Prepaid €3.00
(g) Car Park Exhibitors are warned to secure their cars and belongings. The promoting bodies will not be responsible for any loss or damage whether arising from accident or any other cause what so ever.
2. The Committee reserve the right to reject any entry, advert or other insertion in the Catalogue.
Ineligible Entries. A transfer of an incorrect entry as to the sex or breed is allowed if reported to the Secretary’s Office prior to commencement of Judging. A dog entered in a class for which it is not eligible may be transferred to the appropriate age class if applicable in that breed. Or a printing error. No transfers allowed otherwise, once the catalogue is printed.
3. Registrations: All dogs entered for competitions at this show must be registered at the
Irish Kennel Club Limited, Fottrell House, Harold’s Cross Bridge, Dublin 6W.
5. (a)No claim will be considered in the event of an exhibit being late for its class. (b) No persons will be allowed into the judging ring except the Judge, Show Officials, or an Exhibitor taking a dog in for adjudication. (c) The exhibit number of each dog must be clearly displayed by its handler. (d) During the exhibition of dogs the judge officiating will not allow under any circumstances any form of distraction by ringsiders and will disqualify an exhibit which is being assisted in its performance by any person other than the handler. (e) The Club will not be responsible for the exhibition of any exhibit in the ring or otherwise.
6. In the event of any appointed Judge failing to keep his/her appointment, the Committee reserve the right to appoint another Judge or Judges.
(a) The Committee reserve the right to alter the proposed order of judging if this should become necessary.
(b) All announcements appearing in the “Evening Herald” prior to the closing of entries or in reference to any alterations made to the schedule or in these Regulations shall be deemed sufficient notice there of.
7. The Catalogue will be compiled from the entry forms and while every effort will be made to have the forms correctly interpreted, the committee cannot accept any responsibility for mistakes, which may bring exhibitors within the preview of the IKC Ltd., Rule 15, Section 1, or for clerical errors that may occur during compilation.
8. The Promoting Body and the Arklow Coral Leisure Centre will not be responsible for any loss or damage sustained through accident by exhibits, exhibitors, or other persons attending the Show.
9. INTERPRETATION; The Promoting Body shall be the Show Committee with in the meaning of The I.K.C. rules, and all disputes, if any, shall be dealt with by the Committee. Parties to any dispute shall have the right to appeal to The Irish Kennel Club Ltd.
10. It is an offence under IKC rules not to clean up after your dogs also exhibitors must dispose of all litter, bins are provided. There is a €50 fine. This will be enforced.

The Committee will not be exhibiting their dogs at the show.