Fingolfin of Irish Cream being judged by Mr Thomas
Hoogstraten CACIB 26.02.2011
Entries: 12 ( 4 males - 8 females)
Breed Judge: Hehir Thomas (Irish)
Best of Group judge: Nymann Gunnar (Danish)
Fingolfin of Irish Cream: Excellent 1, CAC - CACIB,
Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Group
Galadriel Moonvillage: Junior Winner, Junior Best of Breed
A Bridget of Irish Cream offspring:
Hard Rock of Lahrob: Excellent 1, CAC - CACIB
Fingolfin made the first step towards the Belgian championship, and gave a wonderful performance, especially in the Ring of Honour. Mr Hehir Thomas was very pleased with our dogs, but also with all the entered dogs. It wasn't easy to choose the best of breed and the CACIB winners, as we had high quality entry and lovely handlers.
The CACIB winner female was Hard Rock of Lahrob (Top Wolfhound of Belgium in 2010, Brussels Winner); offspring of Bridget of Irish Cream owned by Miss Christa H
ermsen (Skibberdeen's wolfhounds) from the Netherlands. We cant express how proud Christa and Hard Rock make us all the time we see them! We wish you the same successes in the future as well!
Also, Great Congrats go to the breeder of Hard Rock: Zoltan Olah from Hungary!!!
The Reserve CACIB winner was Aurelius di Castello Berge (this year's Best of Breed winner of Crufts) owned by Hanny Hofman from the Netherlands. We were glad to meet both of you, and hope to see you very soon! One thing we must mention here: Hanny has lived several decades, still she is the one who handles her dogs in the ring... Well done Hanny!!!
Fingolfin of Irish Cream and Aurelius di Castello Berge competing for CACIB
The Reserve CACIB winner female was IrishDream of Kilmara, an eyecatching female with absolute elegance from the so well-known of Kilmara and of First Avenue lines. As for me, I found Irishdream of Kilmara's movement the very best on this show from among all the entered irish wolfhound.
In the Ring of Honour Fingolfin did very well, running fast with eleganc
e, and this was just enough to win the Reserve Best of Group in a complete 10th group from among such names as Hannah di Mahana (whippet bred by Mr Dominique Delabelle), Bugor Ljoebov Krylataja Ljoebov (barzoi by Ms Anita Gielisse), Hotfarfale of Devils Pigeons (piccolo by Reynaert- Scheerens Leona Bart), Hamza Har Kala Rachi (short haired saluki by Benoit
Sibylle), Classic Example a Touch of Freedom (afghan hound by Muhlemeyer Michaela) and all the other excellent sighthounds.
We were so honoured to be in one ring with these dogs and their owners, we are looking forward to meeting all of you very soon!
Fingolfin of Irish Cream on the move in the Ring of Honour
Visiting Kennel of First Avenue
Gary and Bassy smiling together
What really made this weekend unique was our visit at Miss Regine Vandamme, Gary Janssons and the of Kilmara & First Avenue dogs. We are grateful to both of you for sharing your valuable knowledge with us, for giving guidance and advice, but above all, for your kindness! Oh, and let's not forget the excellent Belgian foods either. :)
We are looking forward to visiting you very soon, what an experience to see your wolfhounds!
Contact Regine & Gary:
Parklaan 169, 2300 Turnhout, Belgium
0032475466283, out of the USA 01132475466283
regine@wolfhound.be
Embassador of First Avenue; a lovely irish wolfhound smile
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