World Veteran Show Results

Congratulations to all winners.

The catalogue with all entries is available here. Thank you to our wonderful judges for a fantastic job done. A huge thank you to all 250 entered Irish Wolfhound Veterans. You are all winners!

Best In Show

Judge: John Lewington, Greycroft (AU)

Once again I would like to thank all the people involved in this amazing Online Veteran World dog show and for the honour of asking me to select Best and Reserve in Show. I would also like to thank my fellow judges for my one lovely male and three beautiful bitches that they selected for my final assessment. It must have been a tough call to have to pick winners from so many lovely veterans.

Catalogue #263

ČMKU/IW2529/06 Anna Vydra B&G (Santir Vincent X Vianho Dama) 13/06/2006J. Biljan. Owner: Edita Beresova

This beautiful quality bitch is all sweeping curves. Lovely head on a strong arched neck. Excellent front assembly. Strong well angulated hindquarters with good length of second thigh and low hocks. Excellent tight well knuckled feet. My choice for Best Exhibit in 8-9 year classes

John Lewington's comments:

My winner Number 263, from the 8-9 year Bitches In Memorium class, stacked in a typical show pose has beautiful flowing lines and is a superb quality bitch.

Reserve Best In Show

Catalogue #324

ÖHZB IWH 795A Bu IW Aus Spatthausen (Yaskawn Of Northern Forest X Faible Of Northern Forest) 19/09/2007U. Spatt. Owner: Fam. Spatt

Beautiful shape. Soft curves from the neck into well laid shoulders and upper arm. Looks like a running hound, nice long legs. Strong topline, croup not extreme. Not overdone anywhere. Beautiful head and expression. Certainly does not look her age. I would love to have my hands on this girl!

John Lewington's comments:

My Reserve Best in Show Number 324. from the 9-10 year old Bitch class, is another stunning bitch. Although the front legs are slightly hidden she still possesses such outstanding quality to be awarded reserve in show.

Breeder's class (11 entries)

Judge: John Lewington, Greycroft (AU)

I would like to thank the organisers of this wonderful on-line dog show of Veterans of our breed. It was an honour and a privilege to be invited to be part of the International Judges Panel.

My initial reaction, when assigned the Breeders Group, was oh dear, why me, but the more I looked at the Veterans in the Groups, the more I enjoyed the challenge.

Having looked at all of the other classes I am sure my fellow judges will have the same difficult task picking their winners from so many beautiful veterans. It was extremely hard picking only four groups and having to leave the others out of the placings. They were all worthy participants. There are some truly outstanding dogs and bitches in my groups, many of whom still look capable of winning an Irish Wolfhound specialty anywhere in the world. For me, in a competition like this, there are no losers for all of the Veterans entered will have played a part in the history of our magnificent breed. I am only sorry that I am only judging pictures and not the dogs and bitches in the flesh as we all know many pictures do not do the dogs justice.

From a picture, we are not able to judge expression, eye colour and shape, bite, width of underjaw and a number of other things including movement. However, I must mention the wonderful toplines on many of these veterans which to me indicates they were still very fit and healthy at the time the photographs were taken despite their age. The other thing I would like to mention is that it was so satisfying to me to see very few over exaggerated dogs front or rear, it tells me that breeders are taking care of our breed.

I have placed the groups in order of the overall quality and breed type as I see it, but this is only my opinion. I would like to thank all of the owners/breeders that took the time to enter. It has been a great learning experience for me.

1: Gaeltarra Eireann

Catalogue #310

NHSB 2651160 INT NL DE CHGaeltarra Eireann The Grand Wazoo (Gaeltarra Eireann Tyas Thyrone X Gaeltarra Eireann Pride Of Justice) 07/04/2007J. & S. Jansen Owner: Jon Jansen

Catalogue #315

NHSB 2757224 INT NL BE DE CH DE JCHGaeltarra Eireann Dark Rosaleen (Solstrand Yorick Of Baronglen X Gaeltarra Eireann Mo) 10/07/2009J. & S. Jansen Owner: Jon Jansen

Catalogue #316

NHSB 2830048 Gaeltarra Eireann Mayflower (Driftcot Billy Elliot X Gaeltarra Eireann Mo) 10/03/2011J. & S. Jansen Owner: Jon Jansen

Catalogue #318

NHSB 2576441 NL CH NL JCH NL JW-2006Gaeltarra Eireann Mo (Gartlove Galenkelso X Gaeltarra Eireann Pride Of Justice) 15/09/2005J. & S. Jansen Owner: Jon Jansen

Catalogue #337

NHSB 2136656 Gaeltarra Eireann Black Morgan (Voyager Fionnmaë X Rishon Off Woody-Wood) 13/06/1997J. & S. Jansen Owner: Jon Jansen

All beautiful breed type from a similar mould. Even as veterans still carrying their toplines and retaining their wonderful houndy shape. Height to length ratio excellent, strong necks and displaying power and strength all over, beautiful heads and four out of five standing over a lot of ground. Not overdone in anyway. Five powerful Irish Wolfhounds, who even in their twilight years look as though they could still do the job they were bred for. Toplines and the overall shape of the dog is very important to me as the dogs age and shows that they retain their power and strength.

2: O'Marksbay

Catalogue #233

16351/91 SE NO CHRosa Luxemburg O' Marksbay (Rovaleco's Tearing-Thunder X Cazavina's Sayonara) 23/04/1991K.O. Wille Owner: Sonny Essing

Catalogue #234

15910/04 INT NORD CH NV-06-08 NVV-12Melodream Maker O' Marksbay (Wolfhouse Melody Maker X Dream Maker Lady Of Nutstown) 21/04/2004K.O. Wille & Ø. Berg Larsen Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Catalogue #239

NO52138/10 NO FI CH NORDVV-18-19 NOVV-18-19 DKVV-19Paloma Faith O'Marksbay (Dream Maker Rosslare O'Marksbay X Kellyhide's Bubbles) 05/09/2010K.O. Wille & Ø. Berg Larsen Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Catalogue #241

07912/93 NO CHZollicofer Gruagach O' Marksbay (Mc'kenzie's Conbec Boroihme X Cazavina's Sayonara) 08/02/1993K.O. Wille Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Catalogue #243

NO52135/10 - IW-00021/11-0 Northern Lights By O'Marksbay (Dream Maker Rosslare O'Marksbay X Kellyhide's Bubbles) 05/09/2010K.O. Wille & Ø. Berg Larsen Owner: Mari Shinozuka

Another five beautiful veterans. All quality hounds similar in style and showing power and strength although slightly heavier in build to my first place, strong necks and adequate angulation gives them a look of their own and all still wonderful breed type. A little more substantial in build but eipitimising that wonderful hunting hound. Again these hounds still holding their toplines and general shape that tells me that they were all in great condition.

3: Starkeeper

Catalogue #168

CKC BG080629 - HM49887101 US CHStarkeeper Coolahbah Jezebel (Grianan Ladd Of Limerick X Stoneridge Starkeeper Darragh) 05/04/1993J. Ivanovskis Owner: Jocelyne Gagne ( formerly Ivanovskis) and Linda Carter Watts

Catalogue #169

CKC UL640645 - HD562600 US CHStoneridge Starkeeper Alton (Starkeeper Commander Greystone X Starkeeper's Lady Caitlin) 12/06/1987J. Ivanovskis Owner: R.Carter, L. Carter-Watts, Jocelyne ( Ivanovskis) Gagne

Catalogue #170

CKC JJ603547 - HM88585601 US CHStarkeeper Cuhaven Karontara (Ceallachan Carlo Of Eagle X Starkeeper's Cuhaven Graceland) 14/05/1999K. Volk & J. Gagne & P. Hendrickson Owner: Jocelyne Gagne, Karon Ozols, Pam Hendrickson DVM

Catalogue #171

CKC 1075597 - HM92873102 US CA CHKellamore Starkeeper Majora (Kellamore Finn Mac Cuhal X Starkeeper Kellamore Viva) 06/10/2000J. Buehner-Brown & J. Gagne Owner: Jocelyne Gagne & Joanne Buehner Brown, DVM

Catalogue #331

Yet another quality group with great breed type who pushed for second place very hard. This group also is similar in style and general outline to my second placed group. A strong, powerful group of dogs and bitches, who again are holding their toplines as they reach the veteran stage. Displaying sufficient substance without being too much, good angulation front and rear, great heads and expression and still look in good hard condition.

4: Wolfhouse

Catalogue #105

DK13501/2001 DK CH WVW10 KBHV04...Wolfhouse Pavane (Wolfhouse Melody Maker X Wolfhouse Knock Out) 09/07/2001P. Monberg Owner: Pernille Monberg

Catalogue #108

DK14196/2006 DK CHWolfhouse Umberto (Fleetwind Dan X Wolfhouse Rhapsody In Blue) 29/06/2006P. Monberg Owner: Pernille Monberg

Catalogue #112

DK19129/2009 DKCHWolfhouse Viola Da Gamba (Melodream Maker O' Marksbay X Kellyhide's Bernadette) 18/09/2009P. Monberg Owner: Pernille Monberg

Catalogue #117

DK19213/2011 Wolfhouse Yellowstone (Solstrand Arthur Ardfhuil X Kellyhide Extravaganza) 04/11/2011P. Monberg Owner: Pernille Monberg and Charlotte Bayfield Evans

Catalogue #118

DK20156/2010 DK CH DK VCH KBHVV-19 Wolfhouse Wind Chime (Wolfhouse Toscanini X Wolfhouse Urban Symphony) 09/11/2010P. Monberg Owner: Pernille Monberg

Fabulous group once again, four out of five are almost carbon copies of each other. All very much of a style. A group of hunting hounds with presence. Long, strong necks, overall power and strength very evident. Different style of hound to my other three groups but still beautiful examples of the breed.

Class 7-8 years (64 entries )

Lloyd Simmons, Lonnkyle (CA)

Firstly Thank you so much for asking me to do this. I would like to say that I attempted to judge by what pictures were presented. Unlike a show you cannot put your hands on the dogs to feel what you are seeing, which I consider to be paramount, nor could I ask the dogs to move. With that in mind I'm sure the results may well have varied as well I may have overlooked some well deserving hounds.I would also like to say that the quality of the 7-8 year old bitches in memoriam appeared to be exceptional, however I was only given 6 awards!

Best in age

Catalogue #145

HP31279904 Rockhart Nadahlia (Rockhart Enigma X Rockhart Heresy) JC18/07/2008C. C. Hartenstein & L. M. Simon. Owner: Beth Renstrom & Lynn Simon

Strong good bone and muscle, giving, giving a lovely well balanced bitch

Best of Opposite Sex

Catalogue #241

07912/93 NO CHZollicofer Gruagach O' Marksbay (Mc'kenzie's Conbec Boroihme X Cazavina's Sayonara) 08/02/1993K.O. Wille. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Very pleasing strong balanced hound Ideal shape givun a great picture of an Irish Wolfhound

7-8 years Males (9 entries)

1

Catalogue #265

LOI 13/36642 INT IT AT SL HR DE (VDH) DE (DWZRV) CHTommy Dei Mangialupi (Justintime Of First Avenue X Karla Dei Mangialupi) 15/01/2013D. Iori & M. Poli. Owner: Alex Riva

A strong built balanced hound good neck and bone, pleasing

2

Catalogue #134

SE22729/2013 Greirish Elixir Of Life (Limerick Frosty The Showman X Greirish Xelene) 19/02/2013P. Lundström. Owner: Roxana Robitz

A what appeared to be tall hound with an abundance of leg, would have liked to see him stacked more over his front

3

Catalogue #273

HP45064401 US CHBainbridge Sphinx Of The Ice Realm O'Devlon (Bainbridge Perry Como X Bainbridge Princess Leia Organa) 09/03/2013N. Vogt & S. Kerr. Owner: Nadine Kerr

The shape of this dog was somewhat hidden by his coat but was a well made dog, good over all shape

4

Catalogue #302

DWZB IW 14990 Guinness Ar'Daroth von der Eichenkoppel (Mighty Hunter's Tullamore Dew X Utha von der Saalmühle) 24/01/2013S. & M. Lück. Owner: Markéta Stejskalová

4- Has a pleasing shape with bone and muscle, balanced, overlooked the soft coat

7-8 years Males In Memoriam(26 entries)

1

Catalogue #241

07912/93 NO CHZollicofer Gruagach O' Marksbay (Mc'kenzie's Conbec Boroihme X Cazavina's Sayonara) 08/02/1993K.O. Wille. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Very pleasing strong balanced hound Ideal shape givun a great picture of an Irish Wolfhound

2

Catalogue #235

16345/91 NO SE CHThunder Mc Kenzie O' Marksbay (Rovaleco's Tearing-Thunder X Cazavina's Sayonara) 23/04/1991K.O. Wille. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Again this is a lovely hound well balanced and strong similar in type to# 1

3

Catalogue #157

Ballyphelan Panther Cornovi (Hazianne's Total Eclipse X Ballyphelan The Raven) 06/06/2009J. & P. Sumner. Owner: jean timmins

I liked this dog,good bone and shape standing himself

4

Catalogue #310

NHSB 2651160 INT NL DE CHGaeltarra Eireann The Grand Wazoo (Gaeltarra Eireann Tyas Thyrone X Gaeltarra Eireann Pride Of Justice) 07/04/2007J. & S. Jansen. Owner: Jon Jansen

Big strong dog with an abundance of leg as well as bone and muscle good shape

5

Catalogue #161

HP21193203 Applearbor Bronntanas O'Tara (Destiny Shamus O Tara X Applearbor Colleen O'Tara) 26/05/2006M. Luba & A. Tara-Curtis. Owner: Kathy Derby

Like #4 strong dog good shape and muscle

6

Catalogue #269

CKC UY266432 - HP34230702 US CA CHAotearoa Suro Whakaheke (Glor Na Gael Iosac X Aotearoa Suro Nocciolina) 14/12/2008S. Ferguson. Owner: James Soisson & Barbara Daley

Good shape I would like some more muscle and body on him

7-8 years Bitches (6 entries)

1

Catalogue #348

ÖHZB IWH 1071 C.I.B. AT CHEleanor IW Aus Spatthausen (Shelby Of Northern Forest X Bu IW Aus Spatthausen) 08/06/2013U. Spatt. Owner: Fam. Spatt

I liked her shape and muscle good bone

2

Catalogue #101

SE10524/2011 DE CH (VDH) DE CH S&LKnallåsen's Isabis (Knallåsen's Chaminade X Knallåsen's Ädla Ängel) 25/11/2010H. Wieslander. Owner: Silke Gottschalk

When I saw this bitch I read in my head "not quite so massive as the Great Dane but more so than the Sottish Deerhound" ,lovely shape, and bone.

3

Catalogue #135

NHSB 2941060 Jewel Of Bree Oet Kepèl (Hyro von Averlon X Sagittarius Granada) 10/10/2013W. Marjinissen-Boonen. Owner: Clari Hulzebosch

Pleasing honest bitch very much looks as though she could do the job

4

Catalogue #127

ÖHZB IWH 1050 IL GCH INT IL CH U' R' Auryn Of Northern Forest (Kilfaolin Of Northern Forest X Merlene Of Northern Forest) 26/07/2012M. Honsa. Owner: Roni Weintrob

Again a pleasing bitch lots of leg might want a little more bone

7-8 years Bitches In Memoriam(23 entries)

1

Catalogue #145

HP31279904 Rockhart Nadahlia (Rockhart Enigma X Rockhart Heresy) JC18/07/2008C. C. Hartenstein & L. M. Simon. Owner: Beth Renstrom & Lynn Simon

Strong good bone and muscle, giving, giving a lovely well balanced bitch

2

Catalogue #337

NHSB 2136656 Gaeltarra Eireann Black Morgan (Voyager Fionnmaë X Rishon Off Woody-Wood) 13/06/1997J. & S. Jansen. Owner: Jon Jansen

Like# 1 strong good bone and muscle top line not quite as strong top line

3

Catalogue #115

DK00873/98 DK CHEbony Saragh Of Nutstown (Capitan Of Shantamon X Texas Sage) 24/06/1997J. & K. Kelly. Owner: Pernille Monberg

Again like #1 and 2 muscle bone shape possibly a better top line than 32 this placement may well have switched at a live judging event

4

Catalogue #170

CKC JJ603547 - HM88585601 US CHStarkeeper Cuhaven Karontara (Ceallachan Carlo Of Eagle X Starkeeper's Cuhaven Graceland) 14/05/1999K. Volk & J. Gagne & P. Hendrickson. Owner: Jocelyne Gagne, Karon Ozols, Pam Hendrickson DVM

Again pleasing shape muscle and bone

5

Catalogue #284

LOSH1106496 Kaylynn of Beltine (Jaxx of Beltine X Devlynn of Beltine) 02/07/2011R. & D. Thijs-Knapen. Owner: Thijs-Knapen Rik & Dora

Liked this bitch good balance and shape

6

Catalogue #153

KCSB0769CH Ballyphelan Blueberry (Marumac Carlos X Ballyphelan Laura Bea) 15/09/1999J. & P. Sumner. Owner: Jean Timmins

similar to the 5 previous selections I very much liked this class of good bitches

Class 8-9 years (55 entries )

Judge Pam Sumner, Ballyphelan (UK)

Best in age

Catalogue #263

ČMKU/IW2529/06 Anna Vydra B&G (Santir Vincent X Vianho Dama) 13/06/2006J. Biljan. Owner: Edita Beresova

Best of Opposite Sex

Catalogue #109

FI18802/12 Tinwhistle's Forte Piano (Hamlet Roan Inish X Tinwhistle's Breakthrough) 07/01/2012T. Niemela . Owner: Anne Nuutinmäki

Well balanced strong boned dog. Nice head on a powerful long neck. Good front assembly. Nice topline and croup with good set on of tail. Shapely hindquarters with good length of second thigh and low hocks. A handsome male. Winner of Male age group and Best Opposite Sex

8-9 years Males (6 entries)

1

Catalogue #109

FI18802/12 Tinwhistle's Forte Piano (Hamlet Roan Inish X Tinwhistle's Breakthrough) 07/01/2012T. Niemela . Owner: Anne Nuutinmäki

2

Catalogue #313

ÖHZB IWH 968 Shelby Of Northern Forest (Sagittarius Steinway X Nessie Of Northern Forest) 05/08/2011M. Honsa. Owner: Fam. Spatt

Youthful looking wheaten dog. Excellent head with dark pigment, nice length of foreface and lovely small tight ears. Good length of neck. Good front. Nice topline and underline. Reasonable rear assembly.

3

Catalogue #201

DWZB IW 12039 DE CH (DWZRV) DE VCH (DWZRV)I'm a true friend von den Erzminen (Richard Of Nutstown X Grandezza von den Erzminen) 20/05/2006B. Lins & S. Tennert. Owner: Fam. Lins-Tennert

Tall strong well balanced dog. Nice front. Good topline, croup and tail set. Nice overall shape.

4

Catalogue #98

DWZB IW 14717 DE CH (DWZRV)Dyka's Gentle Happy Hippo (Darwin du Haras des Pierres de Lune X Dyka's Gentle Esprit) 02/03/2012B. Dyka. Owner: Silke Gottschalk

Nice head with small tight ears. A little short in neck. Reasonable front. Nice underline. A little lacking in rear assembly.

8-9 years Males In Memoriam(19 entries)

1

Catalogue #104

DK03454/99 NORD CHWolfhouse Melody Maker (Wolfsbane Pre-Eminence Black Magic X Sixpence Of Kilmara) 31/01/1999P. Monberg. Owner: Pernille Monberg

Well balanced medium sized male. Nice head on well arched neck flowing into an excellent front. Good topline, croup and tail set. Good depth of chest. Curvy hindquarters and nice tight feet.

2

Catalogue #240

NO45743/09 NVV-17Dream Maker Rosslare O'Marksbay (Melodream Maker O' Marksbay X Wolfhouse Umbrielle) 03/05/2009K.O. Wille & Ø. Berg Larsen. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Attractive wheaten. Nice head with tight ears and lovely dark pigmentation. Good front and rear assembly. Nice topline and underline with good depth of chest.

3

Catalogue #117

DK19213/2011 Wolfhouse Yellowstone (Solstrand Arthur Ardfhuil X Kellyhide Extravaganza) 04/11/2011P. Monberg. Owner: Pernille Monberg and Charlotte Bayfield Evans

Strong well boned dog. Nice head, ears are folded but a little large. Strong long powerful arched neck. Good front. Nice shape to rear. Good croup and tail set and the very best of feet.

4

Catalogue #175

CKC XN364080 - HP39849001 CA CHBlackwing's Starkeeper Tegann (Starkeeper Mcenroe Of Limerick X Blackwing's Hazel) 15/07/2010K.L Upton. Owner: Jocelyne Gagne

Powerful looking red wheaten of good size. Nice head and neck. Nice front. Good topline and croup. Lacking a little in hindquarters.

5

Catalogue #271

HP03776602 US CHCuCaiseal Fiac Madra (Ailne Man In The Moon X CuCaiseal Maisivil Beag Cu) 19/10/2002J. Soisson. Owner: James Soisson

Excellent front assembly. Nice head and neck. Topline a little flat. Would like a little more shape to hindquarters.

6

Catalogue #346

KCREG1927CR Milkwood's My Guy (Culkeeran Phantom Of Grifemy X Milkwood's Me And My Girl) 11/04/2004R. S. Peek. Owner: Rebecca Peek

Large well boned dog. Nice head with good length of foreface. Strong neck into good front. Lacking a little at the rear.

8-9 years Bitches (7 entries)

1

Catalogue #261

ČMKU/IW/3962/12 - DK14716/2015 DKCH WDK Club CHFionnualla Really Irish (Wolfhouse Toscanini X Dechtire Really Irish) 10/01/2012E. Béresová. Owner: Edita Beresova

Attractive well boned bitch in excellent condition and groomed to perfection. Lovely head on strong arched neck. Excellent front. Nice topline and underline. Curvy well proportioned hindquarters. Lovely balanced bitch.

2

Catalogue #179

ČMKU/IW/3907/11 HU SK CHSoraya Erdor Iris Surycan (William Of Nutstown X Nena Surycan) 17/10/2011I. Veselá. Owner: Martina Holbová

Well balanced wheaten bitch. Nice head and neck. Good front. Nice topline and underline. Good shape to the hindquarters. Nice feet

3

Catalogue #178

SE22675/2012 SE NO CHArt Cuinns Trombone Dixie (Rysheron's Frankie D At Sapwoods X Art Cuinns Angel Of Heart) 18/02/2012L. Ekström. Owner: Anna Hedlund

Nice head with gentle expression. Good length of neck. Reasonable front assembly. Adequate topline, good croup and tail set. A little straight in stifle.

4

Catalogue #276

LOL J/130/12 J.K. Rowling of Kirld Ground Castle (Gelert Spirit's Big Foot X Escada of Kirld Ground Castle) 26/06/2012M. Daubenfeld. Owner: Elsa PAULIAN

Pretty wheaten bitch. Nice head and furnishings. A little upright in front assembly. Adequate shape to hindquarters but a little to high in the hock. Nice tight feet.

8-9 years Bitches In Memoriam(23 entries)

1

Catalogue #263

ČMKU/IW2529/06 Anna Vydra B&G (Santir Vincent X Vianho Dama) 13/06/2006J. Biljan. Owner: Edita Beresova

2

Catalogue #332

ÖHZB IWH 340 AT VCHPhyllis Of Northern Forest (Tarik von den Sarrazenen X Ita Of Northern Forest) 24/01/1997M. Honsa. Owner: of Northern Forest

Well balanced bitch. Lovely well furnished head on strong neck. Good topline and croup with well set on tail. Shapely strong hindquarters. A very attractive bitch.

3

Catalogue #233

16351/91 SE NO CHRosa Luxemburg O' Marksbay (Rovaleco's Tearing-Thunder X Cazavina's Sayonara) 23/04/1991K.O. Wille. Owner: Sonny Essing

Shapely big bitch. Good front assembly. A little long in loin. Powerful curvy hindquarters. Looking extremely fit for her years.

4

Catalogue #159

KCSB1345CP GB CHMallanigh Liberty (Knocknarea Phelix X Mallanigh Dawn Magic) 27/08/2000M. A. & J. F. Sherlock. Owner: jean timmins

Attractive big powerful bitch. Good head. Strong neck. Good front assembly and nice shape to hindquarters. In good coat and condition.

5

Catalogue #315

NHSB 2757224 INT NL BE DE CH DE JCHGaeltarra Eireann Dark Rosaleen (Solstrand Yorick Of Baronglen X Gaeltarra Eireann Mo) 10/07/2009J. & S. Jansen. Owner: Jon Jansen

Nice bitch with excellent harsh coat and shown in lovely condition. Nice head and neck. Sweeping curves to topline and underline. Good width through the stifle but short in second thigh and to high in the hock.

6

Catalogue #156

Cornovi Callista (Culkeeran Shade X Cornovi Comfort) 25/04/2008J. Timmins. Owner: jean timmins

Well balanced wheaten bitch. Nice head, ears are folded but a little large. Strong neck into a reasonable front. Good topline and underline. Nice shape to hindquarters with nice low hocks.

Class 9-10 years (62 entries )

Judge Deborah Sanders, Niobrara (US)

What an honor to be asked by the Irish Wolfhound Data Base to judge these nine year old virtual veterans. Thank you to the IWDB for hosting this and all the owners from around the world for participating in this fun endeavor featuring our veterans.What a joy to see so many handsome strong veterans! We are at a distinct disadvantage in having to evaluate from just one photo! Oh how I wished I could get my hands on these hounds!

Soft curves in all the right places; shape and balance figured heavily in my top placements. Because rear end failure is a significant cause of death with our veterans, I rewarded hounds with apparently strong rears. I also rewarded correct top lines and was a bit more forgiving with underlines. That being said, the following are my placements:

Best in age

Catalogue #324

ÖHZB IWH 795A Bu IW Aus Spatthausen (Yaskawn Of Northern Forest X Faible Of Northern Forest) 19/09/2007U. Spatt. Owner: Fam. Spatt

Best of Opposite Sex

Catalogue #292

LOSH0892600 Arttu of Beltine (Xeth Of Tylwyth Teg X Vainne of Beltine) 08/04/2001R. & D. Thijs-Knapen. Owner: Thijs-Knapen Rik & Dora

Beautiful shape, well made shoulder & good layback and length which is difficult to find today. Handsome head and expression, beautiful ears, nice low hock and turn of stifle. Very handsome fellow!!!

9-10 years Males (5 entries)

1

Catalogue #131

IWZB 000144 DE CH (VDH, DWZRV) PL CH, DE VCH, Veteranenverbandsieger 2019, Vet Jahressieger 2019Precious Power Amigo (Dark Mystic's Tolkien X Faxbos Toffee) 01/04/2011C. Pauer & C. Bröge. Owner: Corinna Bröge, Christina Pauer

This hound is also a shapely fellow, not extreme in any way. Appears to have a strong topline and underline flowing into a strong rear.

2

Catalogue #132

SE31988/2011 DK SE NO CH NV-16Scoops Jasper (Riverwolf Roger Federer X Greirish Whispering Scoop) 10/04/2011L. Edström. Owner: Marianne ”Maja” Grecke

Nice rear and croup, nice tuck up, topline a bit flat, nice long neck, pleasing head, good ears

3

Catalogue #319

ÖHZB IWH 923A Rafferty of Northern Forest (Hattrick Of Northern Forest X Nuala Of Northern Forest) 15/12/2010M. Honsa. Owner: Fam. Spatt

Difficult to see much with this angle, however seems to have a nice topline, good tuck up and depth of chest. Nice high ear set.

4

Catalogue #305

KCSB0562CY Rainster Azlan (Solstrand Arthur Ardfhuil X Rainster Rosie) 30/09/2011D. Redfern. Owner: Diane Redfern

9-10 years Males In Memoriam(17 entries)

1

Catalogue #292

LOSH0892600 Arttu of Beltine (Xeth Of Tylwyth Teg X Vainne of Beltine) 08/04/2001R. & D. Thijs-Knapen. Owner: Thijs-Knapen Rik & Dora

Beautiful shape, well made shoulder & good layback and length which is difficult to find today. Handsome head and expression, beautiful ears, nice low hock and turn of stifle. Very handsome fellow!!!

2

Catalogue #329

ÖHZB IWH 373A Robin Of Northern Forest (Haddock von den Sarrazenen X Ebony von den Sarrazenen) 15/12/1997M. Honsa. Owner: Peneder Zorka

His handsome head and expression melted my heart! Flatter topline, but good tuck up and good length of leg,

3

Catalogue #234

15910/04 INT NORD CH NV-06-08 NVV-12Melodream Maker O' Marksbay (Wolfhouse Melody Maker X Dream Maker Lady Of Nutstown) 21/04/2004K.O. Wille & Ø. Berg Larsen. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Well balanced hound, could use a slightly longer neck, Parallel planes on a handsome head.

4

Catalogue #237

SE51963/83 Rovaleco's Marksbay-Made (Tarlachs O'Bannon X Rovaleco's Graceful Gift) 20/08/1983V. Larsen. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

This hound has all the curves in the right places. His topline flows into a well angulated strong rear. Lovely head with good length and parallel planes. Pleasing expression. Ears folded, lovely length and strength of neck into well set shoulders and good layback of upper arm. This photo really gave me pause initially as the hound looks tiny next to the human, but I believe it is the angle of the photo that does this hound a disservice.

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Catalogue #121

HP22051806 US CHTomahawke's Cedar Of Shanachie (Wolfkin's Chai Pi X Tomahawke's Tree Of Peace) 07/01/2006R. Pline. Owner: Donna Monahan (lived with Sherry Mayo)

Workman like fellow. Could use more neck. Coat looks crisp. Balanced on both ends, and looks to be holding up well for his age

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Catalogue #163

ANKC2100199484 Ollmorcu Luas Go Leir (Caithness Morganite Mactire X Ollmorcu Nyree Naarah) 05/01/2005K. L. Gunther. Owner: Kim Gunther

Good looking boy. Nice shoulder and body, rear is a touch over angulated.

9-10 years Bitches (11 entries)

1

Catalogue #324

ÖHZB IWH 795A Bu IW Aus Spatthausen (Yaskawn Of Northern Forest X Faible Of Northern Forest) 19/09/2007U. Spatt. Owner: Fam. Spatt

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Catalogue #267

NO47235/11 NO SE CHCavan Av Black Glacier (Lurbackens Arcus X Killykeen Armada) 09/06/2011H. Lorentzen. Owner: Hilde Lorentzen

She caught my eye right away! Again, smooth curves, not overdone anywhere. Neck a bit stuffy but well set. Pretty head and expression, correct ears. Although different, there was a great deal to like and pushed my #1 placement.

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Catalogue #118

DK20156/2010 DK CH DK VCH KBHVV-19 Wolfhouse Wind Chime (Wolfhouse Toscanini X Wolfhouse Urban Symphony) 09/11/2010P. Monberg. Owner: Pernille Monberg

More extreme girl, beautiful rear, neck a bit long.

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Catalogue #151

KUZAZA001597 Duross Arwen (Pitlochry's Gregory of Duross X Dakota von der Saalmühle Of Duross) 20/10/2011M. J. Du Plessis. Owner: MJ du Plessis

Beautiful hound with lovely shape, arch of loin and a little dip in the topline which is easily forgiven in this grand 9 year old.

9-10 years Bitches In Memoriam(29 entries)

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Catalogue #239

NO52138/10 NO FI CH NORDVV-18-19 NOVV-18-19 DKVV-19Paloma Faith O'Marksbay (Dream Maker Rosslare O'Marksbay X Kellyhide's Bubbles) 05/09/2010K.O. Wille & Ø. Berg Larsen. Owner: Knut Olav Wille

Nice length of body, seems very sound, stands over herself well.

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Catalogue #106

DK21813/2005 DK CHKellyhide's Bernadette (Fleetwind Cutter X Allegria Of First Avenue) 14/10/2005B. Isen. Owner: Pernille Monberg

Scopy girl, balanced front and rear. Pretty head, strong looking neck

3

Catalogue #247

LOSH943498 Cyanne of Beltine (Vianho Hemingway X Zynnith of Beltine) 04/10/2003R. & D. Thijs-Knapen. Owner: Thijs-Knapen Rik & Dora

Handsome girl - love her head, balanced front and rear. From what I could tell, top line and under line do not show her age.

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Catalogue #245

LOSH 747272 Tyren of Beltine (Chuck Berry V. Duke's Paradijs X Pebbles From The Good Heath) 21/01/1995R. & D. Thijs-Knapen. Owner: Thijs-Knapen Rik & Dora

Soft curves. Beautiful front and strong well angulated rear. Starting to show her age a bit in her top and underline, but a really lovely veteran!

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Catalogue #107

DK18039/2008 DK CH VetCHKellyhide Extravaganza (Wolfhouse Umberto X Wolfhouse Te Kanava) 06/08/2008B. Isen. Owner: Pernille Monberg

Another beauty with soft curves. Lovely neck flowing smoothly into a beautiful front. Rear appears to be well angulated with nice low hocks. Showing her age a bit in her top and underline, but another lovely veteran.

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Catalogue #209

DWZB IW 13038 Josefinchen von den Erzminen (Richard Of Nutstown X Grandezza von den Erzminen) 06/08/2008B. Lins-Tennert & S. Tennert. Owner: Alice Metzler

Hard to tell much from this angle, but appears to have strong front and rear, topline and underline.Parallel planes on a nice head.

Class 10+ years (38 entries )

Velda Clark, Tarlog (IE)

It was great to see all the lovely veterans making my job especially hard as the photographs were not uniformed. I would have just loved to get my hands on . A big congratulations to all the hounds For reaching veteran age and to their owners.