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Unofficial Results
Northstar Specialty 2023
Sunday 6/18/2023
Conformation Judge: Dr. Christiana C. Hartenstein

General Comments


I want to thank the Northstar Irish Wolfhound Club for the invitation to judge one of their annual specialty shows. This year’s shows were held in memory of Linda Souza, Lloyd Simmons, and Gary Goddell -  three people whose love for and contributions to the breed left a mark on all those smart enough to recognize and wise enough to appreciate them. I hope that wherever they are these days, they have wolfhounds around to keep them company.
The organization of this show weekend was excellent. Many volunteers and supporters pitched in to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone – thank you for your time and commitment! My ring steward Jamie was organized and efficient. In fact, he also served – literally – as a shoulder to hang on to when a hound decided to throw me off balance; having just recovered from a broken ankle, he prevented another 3 months of cast, crutches, and walking boot. SO grateful!
I also want to thank all exhibitors for their sportsmanship, sense of humor, and, most importantly, their unwavering dedication to our breed. This is evidenced by consistently supporting both smaller regional specialty shows and larger ones with quality hounds. Given the enormous investment that comes with keeping these hounds, I take my hat off to them for this commitment; after all, not every investment comes with the hoped for return.

About the Hounds


About two thirds of the entry were presented in good physical condition – in appropriate weight and with hard muscle. They were well groomed and shown to their advantage. The remaining third did not feel that great under the hands, unfortunately. Some were overweight, many rather soft and mushy, others outright dirty. In some cases, I had blood on my hands from open wounds after examination. I never had to wash my hands so often during a judging assignment.

As observed during other judging assignments as well, some handlers struggled to present their entry on a loose lead, which impacted movement and soundness. Plus, it took away from the hound’s commanding appearance. In these cases, it is hard to determine what causes the movement faults – is it truly the hound’s conformation, the handler, or a combination of both. But handling can be a deciding factor. In addition, some hounds simply stopped competing, losing out on a higher placement or even win. While none of us judges are flawless, we should not be blamed for everything (although I understand we certainly could).

When it comes to the overall quality of the exhibited hounds, I was rather disappointed as I had hoped for more consistency across the entry. The most pressing issues were balance, faulty front constructions, and body length. The word “long” is mentioned 7 times in our breed standard for good reason. But what does “long” really mean? These observations served as a reminder that the interpretation of the standard is indeed highly personal, just as much as its application.

​I truly enjoyed my final line up and was pleased to award the top prizes, including the two Award of Merits, to worthy, functional representatives of the breed. They all were, albeit different, true to the standard, displaying the “great size and commanding appearance” for their respective gender, the required greyhound shape with that wolf killer-look, and of course that “easy and active gait.” 

Conformation Unofficial Results

Puppy 6-8 months Dog (no entrants)
Puppy 6-8 months Bitch
Puppy 9-11 months Dog (no entrants)
Puppy 9-11 months Bitch (no entrants)
12 - 17 months Dog (no entrants)
12-17 months Bitch
Novice Dog
Novice Bitch
Bred by Exhibitor Dog
Bred by Exhibitor Bitch
American Bred Dog (no entrants)
American Bred Bitch
Open Dog
Open Bitch
Winners Dog
Winners Bitch

Non-Regular Results

Veteran Dog
Veteran Bitch
Best Puppy
Best Bred by Exhibitor
Award of Merit
Award of Merit
Best of Breed
Best of Opposite Sex
Select Dog
Select Bitch
Best Type
Brood Bitch
Best Gait
Best of Winners
Limited Dog
Limited Bitch

​BEST OF BREED
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CH TALIESIN'S BE'RIN
DOB 10/07/2017
 #92 Taliesin's Be'rin
By: CH Taliesin's Rhionganedd-- Taliesin's Realta
Breeder/Owner Handler: Donna & David Smith

5.5-year-old, mature, dark brindle bitch. Beautiful outline with just the right amount of rise over the loin. Balanced with excellent angulation both front and rear. Good overall front construction with matching, strong and powerful hindquarters. Beautiful head with small, well folded ears. Typical, gentle expression. Lovely width across the body. Excellent neck, flowing smoothly into her topline. Good spring of rib and amount of bone. Good feet and pastern. She did not gait, she floated around the ring, exemplifying the “easy and active” description of movement in the standard, and kept her beautiful outline at all times. In immaculate condition.  
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
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CH DAI DUIT SLAINE TENOR
DOB 5/13/2019
​#47 Dai Duit Slaine Tenor
By: GCH Shellan Pavarotti Sings For Slaine -- CH Dia Duit's Anna Aine, CGC
Breeder: Pamela Elgin & Rockne Elgin
Owner: Christine Bernstein & Pamela Elgin,
4-year old, mature, dark brindle dog. Similar to the bitch winning Best of Breed, he had a beautiful outline with just the right amount of rise over the loin. He, too, was balanced with excellent angulation both front and rear. Good overall front construction and powerful sweeping hindquarters, broad and strong. Excellent width across his thighs, and good width across his body overall. Excellent neck flowing smoothly into his topline. Good feet and pastern. Good spring of rib and solid amount of bone for size. Typical male head with kind expression. He moved well from all directions, maintaining his shape. 



​BEST OF WINNERS 
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COLERAINE'S CORTEZ BERETON
DOB 7/15/2019
#21 Coleraine's Cortez Bereton
By: CH Col-eraine's Elam -- CH Coleraine's Shae at Bereton.
Breeder / Owner: Maura High & Lesa Newbitt / Maura High
Almost 4-year-old, fully mature, dark gray brindle of medium size with a typical outline and balanced angulation. Presented in excellent condition with muscle to spare and well-maintained coat. General front construction good, supported by strong, broad hindquarters. Good amount of bone for size, ribs well sprung and great width across. Lovely head with typical expression. Strong neck flowing well into shoulders. Good feet and correct pasterns. He clearly uses himself on the move, demonstrating efficiency and power in all directions and keeping his shape for the most part. A workmanlike, sound dog who could get the job done. 

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​WINNERS DOG

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COLERAINE'S CORTEZ BERETON
DOB 7/15/2019
#21 Coleraine's Cortez Bereton
By: CH Coleraine's Elam -- CH Coleraine's Shae at Bereton.
Breeder / Owner: Maura High & Lesa Newbitt / Maura High
Almost 4-year-old, fully mature, dark gray brindle of medium size with a typical outline and balanced angulation. Presented in excellent condition with muscle to spare and well-maintained coat. General front construction good, supported by strong, broad hindquarters. Good amount of bone for size, ribs well sprung and great width across. Lovely head with typical expression. Strong neck flowing well into shoulders. Good feet and correct pasterns. He clearly uses himself on the move, demonstrating efficiency and power in all directions and keeping his shape for the most part. A workmanlike, sound dog who could get the job done. 

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​WINNERS BITCH

NIGHTWINGS ON FIRE @ROCKHART
DOB 2/26/2021
#76 Nightwings on Fire @Rockhart
By: Nightwings Hellfire -- Nightwings Terminal Velocity
Breeder/Owner: Joel & Wendy Mattson / Dr Lynn Simon & Joel Mattson,

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​SELECT DOG

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G.Ch. R Noble Nasch
DOB: 7/11/2018
#43 G.Ch. R Noble Nasch
By: GCH Lismore Stoneybrook Forbidden Broadway -- Dun Myrica R Noble Nucila of Eagle.
Breeder / Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland​
Almost 5-year-old, dark brindle dog in excellent condition. He has a typical outline with balanced angulation, just a tad less than the dog winning Best of Opposite Sex, and not as much width across his thighs. Good front construction and powerful, strong hindquarters. Good, strong neck. Good spring of rib and wonderful amount of bone for size. Good feet and pastern. Lovely head with kind, soulful expression. He was sound on the down and back and displayed good reach and drive while keeping his shape on the move.

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​SELECT BITCH

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GCH CARAGLEN BERWYCK LIBAAN AT DRY CREEK
DOB 6/19/2019
#90 Caraglen Berwyck Libaan at Dry Creek
By: CH Caredig Renegade -- Caraglen Berwyck La De Dah
Breeder: Beverley & Susan Stobart & Gretch Bernardi
Owner: Angela Hunter Knight,
4-year-old pale brindle bitch with a lovely outline. She is balanced with moderate angulation.  Front overall is good, strong, powerful hindquarters complete the picture.  She has good width across, good amount of bone, good feet and pastern, and is well ribbed back. Her otherwise lovely head is slightly spoiled by rather large ears. Neck is long and strong. She moved well from all sides, displaying efficiency, and kept her shape. This is a solid, powerful workman like bitch who could do the job. 



​BEST PUPPY

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MOONSBREATH CELEBRIAN LAUGHS AT THE DRAGON
DOB 10/2/2022
#12 Moonsbreath Celebrian Laughs at the Dragon
By: GHC Bar-Rissy Stormborn Twister -- Moonsbreath Luthien.
Breeder / Owner: Susan Gergely

This mature looking gray bindle displays a lovely outline with beautiful, balanced angulation. In fact, she was the only puppy in the 6-9 months class whose front matched her hindquarters. Both length and return of upper arm were correct, her shoulder was nicely laid and she had a good amount of fore chest. Beautiful head with kind expression. Long, strong neck. Good width across, ribs well sprung, and good amount of bone. Strong hindquarters and excellent width of thighs. Moved soundly from all sides, maintaining her shape. She was shown in excellent condition with hard muscle.

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​BEST BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR


COLERAINE'S CORTEZ BERETON
DOB 7/15/2019
#21 Coleraine's Cortez Bereton
By: CH Col-eraine's Elam -- CH Coleraine's Shae at Bereton.
Breeder / Owner: Maura High & Lesa Newbitt / Maura High
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​AWARD OF MERIT

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CH BRIMSTONE CONNEMARA REMEDY
DOB 5/29/2019
#39 Brimstone Connemara Remedy
By: Brimstone Connemara's Ransom -- Brimstone Boondocks Brooke.
Breeder / Owner: Laurie Morris & Debbie Sharpe
This 4-year-old gray brindle has a lovely shape and stands over a lot of ground. He is balanced with lovely angulation in both front and rear, has a nice head with a gentle expression, and an easy and active gait that looks good from all sides. He is well-ribbed back and has good feet and pastern.  More overall strength, a bit more bone and generally more width across his body would have added even more quality to him. Nevertheless, a lovely hound who deserved this award. 



​VETERAN DOG

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CH COLERAINE'S CATHBHADH INCUBATOR JONES
DOB 12/29/2015
 #v11 CH COLERAINE'S CATHBHADH INCUBATOR JONES
By: GC H Taliesin's Raelbhuion-- CH Coleraine's Solitary Moon
Breeder/Owner Handler: David Berzins and Risha Cupit-Berzins
7.5-year old gray brindle of smaller size. Acceptable outline with balanced angulation. Good neck flowing into adequately laid shoulder. Front overall ok. Lovely head with typical expression; ears could be rosed better. Good spring of rib and adequate amount of bone for size. Good feet and pastern. Strong hindquarters. Appropriate width. Was sound on the down and back and moved well from the side. In fine condition for age. 



​VETERAN DOG, 2nd Place

CH Howlin's Hi-Ho Lounge on St. Claude CD, BN, RAE, OJP, DCAT, CGC, TKN
DOB 04/11/2017
 #V13 CH Howlin's Hi-Ho Duinn Eostar JC
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By: Eirian Padraic Brie Quick Draw Marco - CH Howlin's Praline
Breeder/Owner Handler: David Berzins & Risha Cupit-Berzins

6-year-old gray brindle whose size and typical outline I preferred over # 1. He was balanced with matching, rather moderate angulation. He has a good neck flowing into an adequately laid shoulder and had a slightly better upper arm than winner. His head was lovely with a soulful expression. Feet and pastern not as good as #1. Unfortunately, he did not seem to enjoy himself, making him look older than his competitor.  Although sound, he began to lumber about after the initial round and stopped competing. 



​​VETERAN BITCHES

This was one of the best classes of the day with all 4 exhibits displaying varying types of our breed yet clearly resembling an Irish Wolfhound. In addition, all 4 were dignified and in great condition for their respective age - simply eye candy! The four placements reflect, in addition to minor differences in overall conformation, the varying degrees of enthusiasm showing off when there is nothing left to prove. I would be proud to have either one of them with me in front of the fire place. 



​VETERAN BITCH / BEST VETERAN/ AWARD OF MERIT

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COLERAINE'S CELEBRATION
DOB 12/29/2015
 #v24 Coleraine's Celebration
By: CH Taliesin's Raelbhuion 
-- CH Coleraine's Solitary Moon
Breeder/Owner Handler: Maura High
7.5-year-old, dark brindle with typical outline. Balanced with good angulation, this is a compact powerhouse of a Veteran belying her age. She had a good front with a matching rear, strong and broad – hindquarters like this do not come by very often and should be considered a treasure. Beautiful head and expression, strong neck flowing well into her topline. Excellent feet and pastern. Good bone and spring of rib. Movement easy and active, sound and, for the most part, she kept her shape. 

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​VETERAN BITCH 2nd thru 4th

2nd - v22 Taliesin's Druid Duinn Eostar JC
DOB 3/27/2016
By: CH Taliesin's Realbhuion -- Taliesin's Damhsoir
Breeder/Owner Handler: Donna & David Smith

​7.25 year old gray brindle of different type.  Typical outline with balanced angulation. In contrast to # 1, there was not as much of her. Beautiful head with kind expression. Long, strong neck flowing well into her topline. Front not quite as good as # 1 but equally good spring of rib and good bone for size. Excellent feet and pastern. Strong hindquarters. Movement easy and active while keeping shape. 


3rd - v26 Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara of Tresmorn
DOB 7/17/2015
By: Rockhart Nicklai -- Rockhart Raphaela Requiem
Breeder/Owner Handler: Dr. Lynn Simon / Beth Renstrom

This is almost 8 year old gray brindle with a typical outline and balanced angulation. Not quite the curves as the first 2 placements but very functional. Good front, feet and pastern, strong, powerful hindquarters. Lovely head with kind expression, good neck flowing nicely into her topline. Good bone. Moved soundly with reach and drive but then began to tire. 

​4th - v30 Brimstone Delilah Deceived
DOB 9/4/2015
By: CH Brimstone Judgement Day -- Windseeker Brimstone Desiree
Breeder/Owner Handler: Laurie Morris

This is an almost 8-year old girl with a lovely outline and lots of scope. She is balanced, has a good front with matching hindquarters, and good feet and pastern. Her head is lovely with a soulful expression.  Moved well in all directions (when she wanted). 

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​RESERVE WINNERS DOG

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ROCKHART MAGNUM
DOB 2/22/2020
#31 Rockhart Magnum
By: Rockhart Zhivago -- Rockhart Valor

Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon,
Almost 3.5-year-old, light gray brindle of lovely size. Typical outline with balanced angulation. Good overall front construction with a long, strong neck flowing well into shoulders. Lovely head and expression. Good amount of bone for size, well ribbed back, with plenty of width. Good feet and pasterns. Strong, powerful hindquarters which allowed for efficient action from all directions. However, his outline while gaiting was spoiled by a short, 

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​RESERVE WINNERS BITCH

ROCKHART MAWINGO
DOB 10/29/2019
​#42 Rockhart Mawingo
By: Rockhart Zhvigo -- Rockhart Elation
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon,
Almost 4 year old dark brindle with typical greyhound outline. Balanced with beautiful angulation, she displayed an excellent front construction and a powerful rear. Excellent amount of bone, good feet and pasterns, well ribbed back and great width across. Beautiful head with soulful expression, good ears. She moved effortlessly, showing reach and drive and overall soundness. Well carried, but short, thick, curly tail spoiled her outline on the move. Reserve Winner’s Bitch



​​BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG

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COLERAINE'S CORTEZ BERETON
DOB 7/15/2019
#21 Coleraine's Cortez Bereton
By: CH Col-eraine's Elam -- CH Coleraine's Shae at Bereton.
Breeder / Owner: Maura High & Lesa Newbitt / Maura High
Almost 4-year-old, fully mature, dark gray brindle of medium size with a typical outline and balanced angulation. Presented in excellent condition with muscle to spare and well-maintained coat. General front construction good, supported by strong, broad hindquarters. Good amount of bone for size, ribs well sprung and great width across. Lovely head with typical expression. Strong neck flowing well into shoulders. Good feet and correct pasterns. He clearly uses himself on the move, demonstrating efficiency and power in all directions and keeping his shape for the most part. A workmanlike, sound dog who could get the job done. Winner’s Dog and Best of Winners

​2nd - #25 DRY CREEK O'TRILLIUM

DOB 2/1/2021
By: GCH Niobrara Eoghan Roe -- CH Caraglen Berwyck Libaan at Dry Creek
Breeder / Owner: Angela Hunter Knight,
Almost 2.5-year-old pale brindle whose size I preferred but who was not quite as balanced with more rear than front at present. His overall outline was adequate. This dog has a good head with a typical expression – slightly spoiled by large ears hanging flat to the face. His neck flows into adequately laid shoulders; however, the upper arm is a tad short and straight. Good amount of bone for size, good width overall and nicely sprung ribs. His hindquarters are strong and powerful and were clearly put to use. Front construction limited his reach, impacting side gait. 

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​NOVICE DOG

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BRIMSTONE'S LORE OF NECHTAN MOR
DOB 7/13/2021
​#15 Brimstone's Lore of Nechtan Mor
By: Brimstone Connemara Remedy -- Brimstone Dream Weaver
Breeder / Owner: Laurie Morris / Donald & Brenda MacNaughton
Almost 2-year old gray brindle of lovely size. Typical outline with balanced angulation. Structurally correct in most aspects with good width across. Lovely head with a kind, soft expression. He was presented in excellent condition which showed when gaiting; he moved well from all directions, maintaining his shape. I am curious to see how he matures.


​​NOVICE DOG 2nd PLACE

2nd - #17 ROCKHART RESOLVE @ NIGHTWINGS
DOB 10/24/2021
By: Nightwing's Silent Persuasion -- Rockhart Elation
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon​
20-months old gray brindle of lovely size. Typical greyhound shape; however, he lacked balance as there is more front than rear at present. His neck flows into a well-laid shoulder, he has a good upper arm and sufficient fore chest. However, the chest still needs to drop and he knuckled over at times. Good head and expression.  Hindquarters overall need more breadth, thighs more width. Good spring of rib and amount of bone for size. Movement not as easy and active as # 1.



​​OPEN DOG

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ROCKHART MAGNUM
DOB 2/22/2020
#31 Rockhart Magnum
By: Rockhart Zhivago -- Rockhart Valor
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon
Almost 3.5-year-old, light gray brindle of lovely size. Typical outline with balanced angulation. Good overall front construction with a long, strong neck flowing well into shoulders. Lovely head and expression. Good amount of bone for size, well ribbed back, with plenty of width. Good feet and pasterns. Strong, powerful hindquarters which allowed for efficient action from all directions. However, his outline while gaiting was spoiled by a short, thick, and curly tail. A few pounds less would have helped as well. Reserve Winner’s Dog
2nd - #33 LONNKYLE PINING FOR THE FJORDS
DOB 3/15/2019
By: CH Lonnkyle Midnight Prowler -- Windseeker DeMaske at Lonnkyle
Owner: Michael Muffley & Alissa Muffley​
Smaller, dark brindle of almost 4.5 years. Typical outline with balanced angulation. His overall front construction is good; his hindquarters are well developed and sound. Good width overall. Nice head with typical expression. Good spring of rib and matching bone for size. Good feet and pastern. Gaited effortlessly from all directions but carried his tail up, spoiling his outline. 


3rd - #29 LONNKYLE PRESTIGE II
DOB 4/21/2017
By: CH Windseeker Broker -- Lonnkyle Phidelity
Breeder / Owner: Lloyd John Simmons / David & Donna Smith

According to the catalogue, this is an almost 6.5 year old wheaten dog who does not look the stated age. He has a typical outline with matching angulation. Overall well built with a strong body, he displayed good width across and was in hard condition. Lovely head with typical expression, slightly spoiled by large ears. Appropriate amount of bone, good feet and pasterns. Moved well initially but then stopped competing. 


4th - #35 LONNKYLE PACIFIC YETI CGCA
DOB 8/19/2019
By: Lonnkyle Panama -- Lonnkyle Prima Donna
Breeder / Owner: Llyod John Simmons / Patricia Strait

This is an almost 4 year old, light gray brindle. Lovely size with typical outline. Unfortunately, he is rather straight front and rear and hence, does not have much reach or drive when gaiting. He is, however, sound. He carries his tail up, spoiling his outline. He could have more bone for size and would benefit from more width across. Lovely head with typical expression. While this dog was not the best conformation-wise, he was for sure top notch when it came to his overall condition, including muscle tone and grooming. He was also well handled. 

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​PUPPY BITCH 6 MONTHS & UNDER 9 MONTHS

Interestingly, all puppies who placed in this class were close to 9 months old.
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MOONSBREATH CELEBRIAN LAUGHS AT THE DRAGON
DOB 10/2/2022
#12 Moonsbreath Celebrian Laughs at the Dragon
By: GHC Bar-Rissy Stormborn Twister -- Moonsbreath Luthien.
Breeder / Owner: Susan Gergely


This mature looking gray bindle displays a lovely outline with beautiful, balanced angulation. In fact, she was the only one in class whose front matched her hindquarters. Both length and return of upper arm were correct, her shoulder was nicely laid and she had a good amount of fore chest. Beautiful head with kind expression. Long, strong neck. Good width across, ribs well sprung, and good amount of bone. Strong hindquarters and excellent width of thighs. Moved soundly from all sides, maintaining her shape. She was shown in excellent condition with hard muscle. 


 2nd - #14 TALIESIN'S BANLAOCH
DOB 10/5/2022
By: CH Wolf Tone Mike -- Taliesin's Brice
Breeder / Owner: Donna & David Smith
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Promising gray bindle of typical outline. Not as balanced and strong as # 1 yet a lot to like. She has a lovely head with a beautiful expression. Front too far forward at present yet she makes the most of it on the move, keeping her shape. Powerful hindquarters. Good spring of rib, enough width across for age and adequate amount of bone. 


 3rd - #20 PENUMBRA SWAMP WITCH
DOB 10/13/2022
By: CH Pinehurst Rolexx -- GCH Penum-bra Love Potion Number 9 BCAT CGC ATT.
Breeder / Owner: Christina Marie Rappel & Timothy James Rappel

Another promising dark grey brindle who initially was not the most self-assured but eventually settled. She has a typical outline with slightly better hindquarters than front at present. Again, she made the best of her current conformation and gaited well enough to secure her placement. I liked her head and expression, her neck, and her overall substance. 


​4th - #16 TALIESIN'S BERYL COLERAINE
DOB: 10/5/2022
By: CH Wolf Tone Mike -- Taliesin's Brice
Breeder / Owner: David & Donna Smith. / Maura High

Gray brindle litter sister to # 2, and just as promising. Similar overall in developmental stage. I preferred this one’s substance and amount of bone over her sister. However, standing high in rear for the most part spoiled her outline and put her in 4th place. 



​​BITCH 12 MONTHS & UNDER 18 MONTHS

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ROCKHART SOUL
DOB 4/15/2022
​# 34 Rockhart Soul
By: Rockhart Magnum -- Rockhart Mawinga
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon / Marcia Miller
14 months silver brindle, displaying an acceptable outline. She lacked overall balance as she had more front than rear at present. Beautiful head and ears, kind expression. Lacking muscle and power, she was not ready for the show ring and did not move as well as she maybe could have moved had she been in better condition. 

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​BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH

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ROCKHART KENYA
DOB 10/26/2019
#54 Rockhart Kenya
By: Rockhart Zhivago -- Rockhart Elation
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon
Almost 4-year-old, mature, dark grey brindle with a typical outline and beautiful, balanced angulation. Excellent front with matching hindquarters, broad and strong. Beautiful head with soulful expression. Excellent neck, long and strong, flowing into her topline. Excellent feet and pastern. She tried everything to make herself look bad on the move, fighting her handler constantly; the few moments I was able to see her, she had reach and drive and kept her lovely shape. Her overall quality won her this class yet she was definitely done competing when it came to Winner’s Bitch. 


​​BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH 2nd thru 4th

2nd - #50 TRESMORN BRISTOL
DOB 12/22/2017
By: Tresmorn The Abbott of Windmill -- Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara of Tresmorn
Breeder / Owner: Beth Renstrom
5.5 year old red brindle with a typical outline and balanced angulation. Excellent front with matching hindquarters, broad and strong. Beautiful head with soulful expression. Good, strong neck flowing into her topline. Feet and pastern not as good as #1. She moved well from all directions, keeping her shape. She was in excellent condition. 


3rd - #52 NEW GIRL IN TOWN R NOBLE
DOB 7/11/2018
By: GCH Lismore Stoneybrook Forbidden Broad-way -- Dun Myrica R Noble Nucila of Eagle.
Breeder / Owner: Joe & Kathy Roland

Almost 5-year-old black brindle with a typical outline. Smaller in stature and more compact, she was balanced, strong, powerful and again in excellent condition with hard muscle. Her coat was immaculate. Front overall is good and is matched by broad, strong hindquarters. Strong neck flowing well in the topline – unfortunately, she has a slight dip here that also showed on the move. Beautiful head and expression. Good feet and pastern. Well ribbed back. Great amount of bone. Moved soundly and efficiently. 


​4th - #58 DRY CREEK PASTICHE
DOB 2/1/2021
By: GCH Niobrara Eoghan Roe -- CH Caraglen Berwyck Libaan at Dry Creek.
Breeder / Owner: Angela Hunter Knight / Angela Hunter Knight & Helen Philpott

2.5-year-old pale brindle not quite mature enough to compete in this class but nevertheless worthy of her placement. She has a typical outline and balanced angulation. Front construction is good, matched by a broad, strong rear. Lovely head with soulful expression; spoiled by large ears hanging flat to her face. Very strong, long and nicely arched neck flowing into a beautiful topline. Good feet and pastern. Good spring of rib and good bone for size. Moved well from all sides. 

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​NOVICE BITCH

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ROCKHART MAWINGO
DOB 10/29/2019
​#42 Rockhart Mawingo
By: Rockhart Zhvigo -- Rockhart Elation.
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon,
Almost 4 year old dark brindle with typical greyhound outline. Balanced with beautiful angulation, she displayed an excellent front construction and a powerful rear. Excellent amount of bone, good feet and pasterns, well ribbed back and great width across. Beautiful head with soulful expression, good ears. She moved effortlessly, showing reach and drive and overall soundness. Well carried, but short, thick, curly tail spoiled her outline on the move. Reserve Winner’s Bitch


​NOVICE BITCH 2nd & 3rd

2nd - #38 LONNKYLE PURPLE SAGE
DOB 6/27/2020
By: CH Lonnkyle Midnight Prowler -- CH Lonnkyle Provenance.
Owner: Michael Muffley,
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​This is a 3 year old brindle “wildling,” strikingly beautiful with a lovely outline. Lovely head and ears, animated expression. Good front but slightly too much angulation in the rear, throwing her off balance when gaiting. Pounding in front instead of reaching out, she lacked the efficiency of the winner on the move. Excellent amount of bone, slightly flat feet, and soft pasterns. Well ribbed back and lovely width across. I’d be curious to see her again once she is a bit more settled. 


 3rd - #40 ROCKHART RHAPSODY
DOB 10/24/2021
By: Nightwing's Silent Persuasion -- Rockhart Elation.
Breeder / Owner: Dr Lynn Simon / Patrick Roche,

20 months old gray brindle with an adequate outline. She was balanced although lacked in angulation both in front and in the hindquarters. Nice head and expression but not quite sure of herself in the show ring. Moved adequately but lacked size, strength and power. 

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​AMERICAN BRED BITCH

NIGHTWINGS ON FIRE @ROCKHART
DOB 2/26/2021
#76 Nightwings on Fire
By: Nightwings Hellfire -- Nightwings Terminal Velocity.
Breeder/Owner: Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson. / Dr Lynn Simon & Joel Mattson,
Almost 2.5 years old, rangy, grey brindle with a lovely outline and lovely angulation. Built on generous proportions, she stood over a lot of ground. She had an excellent front, good feet and pastern, and strong hindquarters. Beautiful head with rosed ears, animated expression. Her long, strong neck flew nicely into her beautiful topline. Well ribbed back with good amount of bone. On the move, she moved with great reach and drive, keeping her lovely shape. When she came back for BOB, however, she determined she had done enough by being Winner’s Bitch. 

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​AMERICAN BRED BITCH 2nd thru 4th PLACE

2nd - #70 NIGHTWING'S SILIENT ANGEL
DOB 10/29/2020
By: Nightwing's Hellfire -- Nightwing's Silient Temptation
Breeder / Owner: Joel & Wendy Mattson / Kimberley Boyette


Almost 3 year old gray brindle with a typical outline and lovely angulation. She was a close second and only lost out to # 1 due to not being quite as good in front and not as wide. Nevertheless, she had a beautiful head with lovely expression, a long strong, neck, and good hindquarters. Well ribbed back and good amount of bone. She moved well from all sides and kept her shape on the move. Excellent condition and well-handled. 


3rd - #68 CUALAINN WILD AMBITION
DOB 9/20/2019
By: CH Caredig Renegade -- MacCaura Aisling
Breeder / Owner: Jonathon & Nena Harvey / Courtney Smith

Of different type altogether, this 4 -year old, smaller gray brindle had a typical outline with balanced angulation. Good front construction although I wished for a slightly better upper arm. Strong, broad hindquarters. Beautiful head slightly spoiled by flat ears, but kind expression. Strong, long neck, good feet and pastern. Nice amount of bone. She moved well from all sides but was not as shapely on the move as the 2 above her.


​4th - DRY CREEK LAST HURRAH OF CALLAID
DOB 2/1/2021
By: GCH Niobrara Eoghan Roe -- Caraglen Berwyck Libaan at Dry Creek
Breeder / Owner: Breeder: Angela Hunter Night / Helen Philpott

2.5-year-old gray brindle who did not enjoy being in the ring and thus, did not make the best of her opportunity. She has a typical outline and is balanced with more moderate angulation. I’d wished for a bit more front and rear yet she used what she had and moved soundly and easily. Her head was lovely with a kind expression; her neck was long and strong and her feet well-padded. Good amount of bone and well-ribbed back. Altogether a very nice, typical hound. 

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​OPEN BITCH

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Rockhart Rapture
DOB 11/07/2018
#78 Rockhart Rapture
By: Rockhart Xavier -- Rockhart Ushara
Breeder / Owner: Dr. Lynn Simon
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Almost 5-year old red brindle with typical outline and balanced angulation. Built on generous proportions, this powerhouse sports a lovely front with matching hindquarters, a strong neck, excellent amount of bone and ribbing, great width across, good feet and pastern, and a lovely head with a kind expression. She moved with power and strength yet was a bit out of shape as evidenced by having almost no tuck up and a few pounds too many. 
2nd - #80 TRESMORN BRACKEN
DOB 12/22/2017
By: Tresmorn the Abbott of Windmill -- Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara of Tresmorn.
Owner: Beth Renstrom,
This is a 5.5 year old red brindle with a typical outline and balanced angulation, yet more moderate overall. That being said, her construction proved useful on the move as she gaited effortlessly and held her shape. Lovely head and expression. I simply wished there was more of her: More size, more body, more bone. 



​BROOD BITCH

 GCH Caraglen Berwyck Libaan at Dry Creek
DOB 6/19/2019
 #bb GCH Caraglen Berwyck Libaan at Dry Creek
By: CH Caredig Renegade -- Caraglen Berwyck La De Dah
Breeder / Owner: Angela Hunter Knight
 



​BEST TYPE

Lonnkyle Pacific Yeti CGCA
DOB 08/19/2019
#35t Lonnkyle Pacific Yeti CGCA
By: Lonnkyle Panama -- Lonnkyle Prima Donna
Breeder / Owner:Lloyd Simmons / Patricia Strait​

BEST GAIT

Rockhart Rapture
DOB 11/07/2018
#78g Rockhart Rapture
By: Rockhart Xavier -- Rockhart Ushara
Breeder / Owner: Dr. Lynn Simon



​BEST LIMITED DOG / BEST LIMITED IN SHOW

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Lonnkyle Phrank
DOB 6/27/2020
​By: CH Lonnkyle Midnight Prowler -- Lonnkyle Provenance
Breeder/Owner: Lloyd Simmons / Nancy McIntire and Dave LaMotte



BEST LIMITED BITCH / BEST OF LIMITED OPPOSITE SEX

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Esther
Owner: Sherri Paulson

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