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SCWTAC National Specialty

May 9, 2015

Hosted by The Eastern Ontario Soft-Coated

Wheaten Terrier Club SCWTAC Officers President Lana Campbell Vice-President Linda Martin Secretary Cheryl Purpur Treasurer June Widdis

SHOW COMMITTEE

Specialty Chairperson Priscilla Tims

Organizing Team Margaret Tims Sandy Forbes Peggy Warren Jacquie Holowka Wendy Murray Anne Holahan Jolijne Ubbink Valli Horner

2015 National Specialty Report

Prepared by

Sydney Robinson Alyssa Robinson Wendy Murray

Photo Credits

Dean Dennis Photography Rob Juilien Photography

Ron Holowka Alyssa Robinson Dianne Mackie

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CHAIRPERSON’S

MESSAGE

I would like to thank all those who made the journey to Ottawa for The SCWTAC National Specialty. It is always great to visit with those we haven’t seen for a while as well as meet exhibitors we haven’t met be-fore. We owe a great thanks to “The Specialty Team” in Eastern Ontario for all their hard work: Peggy Warren was instrumental in looking after the hotel and banquet arrangements. Jolijne Ubbink, with all her talent, looked after the prizes, much of the loot in your Loot Bags and those lovely centerpieces you bid on at the Silent Auction as well as The Raffle Prize. Wendy Murray made and designed The Crate Mats and Name Tags as well as looking after The Money. She is also working with Sydney and Alyssa Robinson to create The Specialty Report. Sandy Forbes sold the Raffle Tickets and I must add was “Johnny On The Spot” when I asked both she and Jacquie Holowka to look after the prizes and ribbons at ringside. Margaret Tims was responsible for the Silent Auction and picked up much of my slack for me. . Ron Holowka was back with his camera for some great pictures, many of which will soon appear on the SCWTAC website as well as on www.mywheatens.ca Rob Julien, a dog owner himself was with us this year to take some lovely shots of the Specialty.

Valli Horner and Louis Robayo, as new Wheaten Owners and new

members of our club, offered to help with the Specialty and contributed

greatly to its success.

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MANY THANKS TO ALL

JUDGES Joe Lobb

Laurie Campbell

TROPHY SPONSORS

Best of Breed Tyrone Wheatens in honour of BISS Ch Caraway Show Me the Monet Best of Opposite Rathdrum Wheatens Best of Winners Sharon Anne Johnson Winners Dog Pinehome Wheatens in honour of GCH Whindancer Aiden Pinehome Winners Bitch Pat and Bob Robeski, Luellen Wheatens Award of Merit Rath drum Wheatens Select Dog Dianne Mackie Select Bitch Louis Robayo and Valli Horner Best Veteran Jan and Bill Cunningham Best Puppy Rathdrum Wheatens General Trophy Fund Sponsors Darla Dickson and Kevin Jorgensen Angie DeBruyn Anita Roy in memory of

Cdn Ch. Honeycomb Jasmine Jubile

Paricipant Gift Bags

Kathy Usher Purina (Pawsway, Toronto) Eastern Ontario Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club

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THE JUDGES—BREED

Joe Lobb Brucefield, Ontario

I began in Dogs in 1974, with the acquisition of my first Dober-man. With my wife Janet, we bred our first litter in 1977 under the ‘Dobenhaus’ prefix and in 1988, we added the Smooth Fox Terri-ers which we continue to breed and exhibit on a limited basis un-der the “FauxPaw” prefix. We handled professionally for a limited number of clients, and were provided with a continuing number of exceptional dogs for many years, some of which achieved top rankings in their re-spective breeds and groups. Of particular note, our long time Wheaten client Fran Talbot (Ballymena) provided us with many great winners. As well as Dobermans and Smooth Fox we have also owned and exhibited other breeds that have added to our many successes…German Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bouvier, Grey-hound and Black & Tan Coonhounds. I am licensed for All breeds in Canada and have also judged in USA, Australia, China, Mexico, Sweden, Japan and Colombia. I was also honoured to have officiated at Canada’s ‘Show of Shows’. I’ve enjoyed judging ‘rare breed’ events over the years, exposing me to many other well known breeds from all parts of the world. In my other life, I am a sales/contract manager for the Canadian

operation of a major tractor company.

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THE JUDGES—SWEEPSTAKES

Laurie McDonald Campbell

I have been in the sport of show dogs since I was born. My mother was a professional handler (and now a judge) before me as well as a breeder of Miniature Poodles. My first dog was a Brussels Griffon and she began a 38 year love of this wonderful breed. I have now chosen the amazing Standard Poodle to devote my passion and lifelong experience too. I was a professional handler and am proud to say that I only showed dogs that I believe are worthy of the title champion. I have worked and studied with several great handlers through the years and continue to seek out the people in the dog world that I admire and respect for their advice wisdom and grooming expertise. I've done pet grooming for over 30 years. I am now beginning a career as a dog show judge and am ex-cited to start this new step in furthering my life in the sport I love!!!

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THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEKEND

The weekend kicked off with a Wine and Cheese Reception hosted by Lana Campbell and Jack Slack. The event was held at Priscilla Tims’ house and it was a great opportunity to put names to faces and enjoy conversation and discussion about the upcoming events.

The EOSCWTC thanks Lana and Jack for being such gracious hosts and providing some delicious choices of wine and cheese.

To end the evening, we had the Annual General Meeting of the

SCWTAC.

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SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 “and the Specialty begins”

Bright and early breeders/owners and handlers were preparing

for the Show. There were 14 entries and everyone was groom-

ing and preparing their Wheatens for a great performance.

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SWEEPSTAKES

Males 6-9 months 283 KEEPSAKE TIMTARA JEDI MASTER, Male, LISTED, 7-Oct-14

Males 12-18 months 426 CH.MAROLOU LUCKY CHARMS, Male, BE556481, 18-Mar-14

Females 6-9 months 284 KEEPSAKE TIMTARA'S I'M A ROCKSTAR, Female, LISTED, 7-Oct-14

BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES 283

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REGULAR, NON-REGULAR & UNOFFICIAL CLASSES

Junior Puppy Dog 283 KEEPSAKE TIMTARA JEDI MASTER, Male, LISTED, 7-Oct-14

Breeder: Shari & Sydney Robinson, Priscilla Tims, Sire: Mackanme One Love One Heart, Dam: Ch.Timtara Keepsake's Remember Me, Canada, Owner: Octavia Hristea, Shari Robinson, 3420 Bramble Lane, Osgoode, On, KOA 2W0

Open Dog 293 REYEM'S HOT TIN WOOF, Male, 1125757,29-May-13

Breeder: Gwen Meyer, Sire: Heirloom No-body Does It Better Ca, Dam: Reyem's Dressed For Dancing, Elsewhere Owner: Cathy Roozen & Gwen Meyer, 5 White Mud PI, Edmonton, AB T6H 5X4 Agent: Gwen Meyer

WINNERS DOG 283 RESERVE WINNERS DOG 293

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Junior Puppy Bitch 284 KEEPSAKE TIMTARA'S I'M A ROCK STAR, Female, LISTED, 7-Oct-14

Breeder: Shari & Sydney Robinson, Priscilla Tims, Sire: Ch.Mackanme One Love, One Heart, Dam: Ch.Timtara Keep-sake's Remember Me, Canada, Owner: Shari & Sydney Robinson, Priscilla Tims, 3420 Brmable Lane, Os-goode, On; KOA 2W0 Agent: Sydney Robinson

329 WAVERLEYGLEN'S MISS KATE, Fe male, LISTED, 3-Sep-14

Breeder: Janice Cunningham, Sire: Ch Waverleyglen's King In Waiting, Dam:

Ch. Waverleyglen's Lady Rowena, Canada, Owner: Janice Cunningham, 296 Old

Orchard Road, R.R. #1, Carrying Place,.On, KOK 1L0

Agent: Allison Cowie

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Open Bitch 101 SOFT' DOG' CITY IRISH CREAM, 102 Female, 1123989, 6-Aug-13

Breeder: Gisele Roques, Sire: Extra's Zlatan De Dundee, Dam: Lakkas

Indunn, Elsewhere, Owner: Katia Lemay, Marc- Andre Hebert, 112 Rue Des Cervides, St- Colomban, Qc, J5K OC7

285 DIAMONDS SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY

TO TIDEWATCH, Female, LISTED, 8-Oct-12, Breeder: Betty Ann Hillwig, Sire:

Ch.Greentree Moonstruck Manbo Man, Dam: Diamonds Breakfast At Tiffany's, Elsewhere

Owner: Brenda Alger, Betty Ann Hillwig Agent: Sydney Robinson

WINNERS BITCH 285

RESERVE WINNER'S 329

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Specials Only 100 CH.SOFT'DOG'CITY INAIA-STELLA, Female, 1123991, 6-Aug-13

Breeder: Gisele Roques, Sire: Extra'S Zlatan De Dundee, Dam: Lakkas Indunn, Elsewhere Owner: Katia Lemay, Marc- Andre Hebert, 112 Rue Des Cervides, St-Colomban, Qc, J5K OC7

110 CH.HOLWEIT'S COUNTING THE STARS, Female, ZW506758, 27-Nov-12

Breeder: Sylvia & William Hamilton, Sire: Ch.Lakkas Ulmus, Dam: Ch.Holweit'S Aim Shoot Win, Canada

Owner: P & R Robeski, S & L Hamilton, 182 Little Philadelphia Rd, Washington, Nj, 7882

218 CH PINEHOME'S CLEVER ONE, Female, BA554756, 29-Jan-14

Breeder: Peggy Gale, Sire: Rosheen Sufferin' Succo-tash (Usa), Dam: Ch Pinehome's Scribe Fit, Canada Owner: Peggy Gale, 1470 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Sudbury, On, P3E 4N1 Agent: Noreen Lorenz

287 GCH.GREENTREE KEEPSAKE SURFIN' U.S.A., Male, 1112990,28-May-10

Breeder: Beverly Mcdonald, Kevin Mcdonald, Dire: Ch.Greentree Moonstruck Mambo Man, Dam: Wheaten Rebel's Eve Of Destruction, Else-

where Owner: Sydney Robinson, Shari Robinson & Breeders, 3420 Bramble Ln, Osgoode, On, KOA 2W0

Agent: Sydney Robinson

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288 GCH.KEEPSAKE'S SOUL SURFER, Female, ZA459868, 19-Jan-12

Breeder: Shari Robinson, Sydney Robinson, L. Thompson, Sire: Ch.Greentree Keepsake Surfin' USA, Dam: Ch.Keepsake's Sizzlin' Hot, Canada, Owner: Sydney Robinson, Shari Robinson, 3420 Bramble Lane, Osgoode, On, KOA 2W0 Agent: Sydney Robinson

292 CH REYEM'S SADDLE UP N RIDE, Male, 1114432,17-Mar-1 0 Breeder: KI Baird & Gwen Meyer, Sire: Mil Mear Gerogoldcowboy Up, Dam: Reyem's Dressed For Dancing, Elsewhere Owner: Cathy Roozen & KI Baird, 5 White Mud PI,

Edmonton, Ab, T6H 5X4 Agent: Gwen Meyer

410 CH WAVERLEYGLEN'S KING IN WAITING, Male, YE406242, 20-Mar-11 Breeder: Janice Cunningham, Sire: Ch Waverley-

glen's King Of Hearts, Dam: Ch Waverleyglen Table-top Dancer, Canada

Owner: Janice & William Cunningham; Laurie Camp-bell, 296 Old Orchard Road, R.R. #1, Carrying Place, On, KOK 1L0

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426 CH. MAROLOU LUCKY CHARMS, Male, B#556481, 18-Mar-14

Breeder: Louise Bealkes Dubreuil, Sire: Wheathbrooks Gentleman Marolou, Dam: Marolou Bobinette Mademoiselle, Canada, Owner: Louise Beakes Dubrueil, 4350 Chemin Legare, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 3G8

BEST OF BREED 288

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX 292

BEST OF WINNERS 285

BEST PUPPY IN BREED 284

SELECT—MALE 287

SELECT—FEMALE 110

AWARD OF MERIT 284

Brace Class 100 CH.SOFT'DOG'CITY INAIA-STELLA, Female, 123991, 6-Aug-13 101 SOFT' DOG' CITY IRISH CREAM, Female, 1123989, 6-Aug-13

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JUDGE’S CRITIQUE

I would first like to thank the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Asso-ciation of Canada for allowing me to judge your National, it is an honour. Like so many shows today the numbers weren't large, but the overall quality was well above average. It appears breeders have addressed the short comings in the breed from years gone by. Today I saw correct size, beautiful eye colour, properly made heads and ears and a big improvement in front and rear angula-tion. There was the usual variety of coats, and for the most part were quite acceptable. Condition, grooming and presentation was wHere you would want it to be. In general, movement, both coming and going and side gait was very pleasing to the eye. You all should be very proud. Now to the winners..........

Winners Dog # 283. He came from the Jun-ior Puppy Dog Class. At seven months he already shows a good deal of promise. He has a great profile both standing and on the move, properly angulated on both ends with a level back and proper tail set. His movement and bold outgoing temperament won him the winners award today.

. Reserve Winners Dog #293. from the Open Dog Class, a very good dog, just coming up on two years of age. He was very well shown in a good coat and his condition was excellent. Very clean on his down and back. I would like a bit more reach in front on the go around. It was a close contest.

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Winners Female, Best of Winners #285.From the Open bitch Class. At two and a a half years, She stood out! a profile that just caught and held my eye. Beauti-ful head and ears on set on a lovely neck, proper angles all the way around. short level back and bang on tail set. She really was

a complete package, her coat and condition completed the look. Her movement was sound and effective. If I could change one thing... it would be for her to give just a little more effort on the go around. Reserve Winners Female #329. From the Junior Puppy Bitch Class. At eight months, this youngster shows that promise we all look for. She, like the rest of the winners, showed that balance I want. Great puppy coat, lovely expression and side gait that will serve her well in the future.

Best of Breed #288. At Three years old, this bitch just grabs you and holds on, she is confident, alert and very feminine. She was shown in near per-fect condition. She has a outstanding expression, dark pigment and lovely eye. Her profile and bal-ance is exceptional. What really made the difference for me was her muscle tone. She was rock hard. You combine all these factors.... throw in great movement and presentation and you have your National Specialty Best in Show winner!!

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Best of Opposite Sex #292. A won-

derful male just short of five years of age. He was my best male right from the start. He too grabs your eye with his masculine appearance and exceptional breed type. He is balanced, both front and rear. Pre-sented in lovely condition and coat. His down and back was very clean. I

would have liked a little more reach in front on the go around. A dog of great quality, he pushed the eventual winner all the way.

Select Dog #287. A mature five year old. Very much a male, he was a little too heavy for me on the day. Showed exceptunal breed type and proper movement. He was a contender right from the start.

Select Bitch #110. Coming up on three years of age, this bitch kept my attention with her lovely type and condition. She had a very good side gait, but was a little loose in front coming at me.

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Award of Merit and Best Puppy In Specialty #284. One of my most interesting decisions of the day. Here stood a seven month old baby champion. She had some good competition for this award.... but I could not over look her excep-tional profile,expression and move-ment. She stood like a rock and moved like a pro and flat out asked for the win.

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SPECIALTY BANQUET

The Banquet was held at the Best Western Barons Hotel and

was well attended. A Silent Auction was open during the ban-

quet will lovely items donated from our members:

Priscilla Tims Isabel Bouchard and Margaret Tims Gordon Finck Jolijne Ubbink Shari Robinson Ann Holohan Anita Roy Lana Campbell Peggy Warren

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SPECIALTY BANQUET

Ron Holowka provided a running slide show of previous Special-ties that were hosted by the EOSCWTC. This brought back lots of fond memories of friends and beautiful Wheatens. Jolijne Ubbink hand made all the beautiful centrepieces of

Wheatens doing various activities. Jolijne also made a lovely

Wheaten Fibre Art painting that was raffled at the Banquet.

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SILENT AUCTION

A Silent Auction was open during the banquet which were do-nated from:

Priscilla Tims Margaret Tims Shari Robinson Anita Roy Peggy Warren Isabel Bouchard and Gordon Finck Jolijne Ubbink Ann Holohan Lana Campbell

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BOOSTER

A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Booster was held on Sunday, May 10.

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AMBASSADOR AWARD The Ambassador Award is sponsored by Mar-garet Stewardson from Regina in memory of her dog Shawnie. The owner of the recipient must prove the dog's involvement in "doing good" in the community. The recipient of the Award in 2015 was Dorice Stancher for the outstanding work her dog Krista has contributed to the community.

Krista was the very first Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier to pass the Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) test which she took at the crowded Meet the Breeds held at the Javits Center in New York City. Krista has proven herself both in and out of the conformation ring, but one of her most favourite things is therapy visits. For the past four and a half years she has visited Camp Dream Street for children with cancer. Krista has brought both joy and comfort to those she has visited. She also visits at our local library partici-pating in the Read to a Dog program, visits adults with develop-mental disabilities at the Fair Lawn Opportunity Center, and has aided in presentations to the Girl Scouts and the elderly.

JUNIOR HANDLER

Sydney Robinson won Junior Handler. Sydney has proven to be an amazing handler and maintains a special connection with the dogs she shows in the ring.

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