KERRY BLUE TERRIERS AT MONTGOMERY

Mick's legacy lives on. At three of the four Montgomery weekend shows, both Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex were offspring of the great Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael. The most consistent winner was Ch. Keribou's Pocket of Petals (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Ch. Keribou's Viola Conspirsa) bred, owned and shown by Siobhan and Ernest Conti. This beautiful bitch was Best in Specialty Show on Thursday at the Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Specialty as well as Best of Opposite Sex at both of the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club Supported Entries on Friday at Hatboro and Saturday at Devon.

Thursday's Hatboro show was the site of The Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Club Specialty, judged by British professional handler, Geoff Corish. He was joined by fellow Brits - Carol Ramsay of Torum (Mick's breeder), and Pat Munro of Arkama Kerry Blue Terriers. His choices were - Best of Breed: Ch. Keribou's Pocket of Petals. Best of Opposite was import Ch. Granemore Begorrat (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Granemore Gibereen.) He was bred by Bridget McGeown, is owned by Booker T. Asberry, Jr., and was shown by Bill McFadden. Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Ch. Tontine's Yesterday's Hero (Ch. Tontine's Scanlon - Ch. Fralin's Calculated Risk) bred by Lou Perry-Cunningham and owned by Heidi Cregor. Winner's Bitch was Cordial Calendar Girl (Ch. Cordial Comet O'Lyrna - Glenachell Shapinsay Lass) bred, owned and handled by Donald E. Wilde.

The puppy sweepstakes is probably the most fun part of a specialty... especially when the puppies act like puppies. Ours was judged by Rita Holloway - with a great entry of 40 wonderful pups. Her Best In Sweeps was Fenian An Jacko (Ch. Glenvista's Angus Mac Og - Ch. Fralin's Na Pog) bred by T. & J. Rogers, owned by Leslie Ann & Jeanne Rogers and shown by Mary Beecher. Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps was Fralin's Cliodhna of Whimsea (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Ch. Fralin's Bit of A Risk) bred by Linda & Frank Sousa and owner-handled by Martha & Bob Nazak. An interesting side note is the fact that Ch. Fralin's Bit of a Risk won the Puppy Sweepstakes at this show two years ago.

Friday was another unbelieveably beautiful day. The Puppy Sweepstakes was judged by Bob Beuter, who chose as Best in Sweeps: Cordial Calendar Girl (Ch. Cordial Comet O'Lyrna - Glenachell Shapinsay Lass) bred, owned and handled by Donald E. Wilde, and as Best of Opposite Sex In Sweeps: Fenian An Jacko (Ch. Glenvista's Angus Mac Og - Ch. Fralin's Na Pog) bred by T. & J. Rogers, owned by Leslie Ann & Jeanne Rogers and shown by Mary Beecher. The classes were judged by Jon Cole. His choices were: Best of Breed - Ch. Kensbridge Karbon Kopy (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Milford Moonlight Blues) bred by Catherine Neill, owned by Ed & Lynn Yingling & Strategis and shown by Peter Atkinson. Best of Opposite Sex was: Ch. Keribou's Pocket of Petals (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Ch. Keribou's Viola Conspirsa) bred, owned and shown by Siobhan and Ernest Conti. Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Tontine's Every Day Hero (Ch. Cavan Cagney of Rouge Valley - Ch. Tontine's Too Cool), bred by Lou Perry-Cuningham and owned by Edward Yingling & Lou Cunningham. Winners Bitch was Wildside's Why Not (Ch. Wedgewood's Felonious Intent - Ch. Calix Seraphim) bred by Suzanne Tolleson and Diane Haeeiaon, owned and handled by Diane Harrison.

On to Devon - in the Rain....Judge Judith Franklin made the following Choices:Best of Breed - Ch. Kensbridge Karbon Kopy (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Milford Moonlight Blues) bred by Catherine Neill, owned by Ed & Lynn Yingling & Strategis and shown by Peter Atkinson. Best of Opposite Sex was: Ch. Keribou's Pocket of Petals (Ch. Torum's Scarf Michael - Ch. Keribou's Viola Conspirsa) bred, owned and shown by Siobhan and Ernest Conti. Winners Dog and Best of Winners was Tontine's Every Day Hero (Ch. Cavan Cagney of Rouge Valley - Ch. Tontine's Too Cool), bred by Lou Perry-Cuningham and owned by Edward Yingling & Lou Cunningham. Winners Bitch was Kassen's Touch of Class (Tontine's Wicked Willy - Tontine's True Lies) bred by Julie & David Kassien and owned by Connie Grey

. Next Stop — the Puppy Futurity. Best in Futurity was Valtera's Beauty and Grace (Ch. Starlite Neptune Trident - Fanfair Best Deal at Valtera), bred and owned by Terese Worful. Best of Opposite Sex in Futurity was Fenian An Mac (Ch. Glenvista's Angus Mac Og - Ch. Fralin's Na Pog) bred and owned by Tom & Jeanne Rogers.

Despite the long lines and parking problems, Sunday was a beautiful, comfortable day. Scott Kellogg's choice for Best of Breed was Ch. Hallsblu Royal Flush (Balboa el Cid - Glenfitor Northern Fancy of Hallsblu) bred by John Weatherhead, owned by Carol Oakes and shown by George Wright. Best of Opposite Sex was Ch. Slievmish Blazing Diamond (Kennick colonel Chinstrap - Slievmish New Choice) bred by Tina Paukku, owned by Carol Postley and shown by Carol Herr. Winners Bitch and Best of Winners was Wildside's Why Not (Ch. Wedgewood's Felonious Intent - Ch. Calix Seraphim) bred by Suzanne Tolleson and Diane Harrison, owned and handled by Diane Harrison. Winners Dog was Tikal's Cushla Macree (Ch. Fanfair Elans Awesome - Ch. Bluefire's Som'n to Shout ‘Bout) bred by Suzanne M. Wright and Amanda Wright Smith and owned by Suzanne & Austin Gastrock and Cyndi & Dede Freeman. Sincere Congratulations to All The Winners!! It was wonderful to see old friends John Weatherhead, Omalou McBride and Jack Dunivant and to meet new ones. Luckily we have a whole year to rest up for the next Montgomery.