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SPECIALTY SHOW 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ​Photo By Jane Clark

Northstar Specialty 2019

Conformation Results
Judge: Ms. S. Kelly Cromer        Pern Irish Wolfhounds
Entries:
  17 Class Dogs
  33 Class Bitches
2 Veteran Dogs
3 Veteran Bitches
  3 Special Dog
5 Special Bitches

The Judge's critiques are listed under each placement in italics. Her overall comments are at the bottom of the page.
BEST OF BREED
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  Lonnkyle Traveller
DOB: 10/11/14
Breeder: Lloyd J. Simmons
By Eng.CH Bokra Tudor x Lonnkyle Phidelity
Owner/Breeder
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The very picture of what a male Irish Wolfhound should look like.
Strong and agile with a tremendous side gait, maintaining correct outline from nose to tail.
Excellent substance without cloddiness. Soulful expression. He is the total package.

Best of Opposite Sex / Winner's Bitch / Best Type

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Rockhart Endeavor
DOB: 02/02/16
Breeder: Lynn M. Simon MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Soraya
Owner/Breeder
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Her strength and balance stood out among the bitches. She never let down in her effortless movement.                                                     Beautiful typey bitch with substance and a ground overing gait. Soft expression and correct topline.

Best of Winners / Winner's Dog
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Nightwing's Headhunter
DOB: 04/11/17
Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson
By Nightwing's Preacher x Nightwing's Controversy
Owner/Breeder
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The Winners Dog, although still young, has type, substance and movement which will only improve with age. He looks like a wolf hunter.
Very close between Winners and RWD but this dog won on his balanced angulation where his front was actually a match for his rear.
​​His type was outstanding.
Select Dog
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Rockhart Raphael
DOB: 01/19/16
Breeder: Beth Renstrom & Lynn Simon
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Quiry
Owner: Lynn Simon MD
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Tall, strong, typey dog. Very sound with excellent coat.
Select Bitch
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Windseeker Brimstone Desiree
DOB: 06/28/12
Breeder: Ann Brockett
By Lonnkyle Paxton x  Lonnkyle Pandimoanium
Owner: Laurie Morris & Don & Brenda McNaughton
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This veteran never let down and moved like the wind.

Award of Merit
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Ch. Agent Steel Killkapi
DOB: 06/17/17
Breeder: Katerina Pinova
By: Jamiroquai Roan Inish x Roladin Paladuz
Owner: Michelle Wright


Another big dog, very young. Totally sound with corect masculine head and crisp coat.
Award of Merit
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Ch. Taryn Harlow
DOB: 04/09/14
Breeder: Brenda & Gary Fairbanks & Karen Catov-Goodell
By CH Taryns McGwire x CH Taryn Hannah
Owner: Brenda & Gary Fairbanks


Typey dark bitch with lovely head. I wish she was more enthusiastic about showing.
Best Puppy
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Barassy's Rights Reserved
 DOB: 10/20/18
Breeder: Simon & Barbara Bridges
By Latino Roan Inish x Katy Perry Roan Inish at Barassy
Owner: Kim Oliver & Mike Cherry


The wonderful Best Puppy class made the decision difficult, but this 9 to 12 month bitch’s substance won out in the end. The younger male pushed very hard and both will be youngsters to watch. What a joy it was to see pups going around the ring moving with long flowing strides.
(see 9-12 Month Puppy Bitch)
Best Veteran
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Windseeker Brimstone Desiree
DOB: 06/28/12
Breeder: Ann Brockett
By Lonnkyle Paxton x  Lonnkyle Pandimoanium
Owner: Laurie Morris & Don & Brenda McNaughton
Reserve Winner's Dog
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Prairie Creek Charisma @ Nightwings
DOB: 3/21/16
Breeder: Constance C Smalley & Joel Mattson
By Prairie Creek Arthur x Nightwing's Sequester @ Prairie Creek
Owner:Mattson Joel,& Magie Wolfe & Constance C Smalley

A beautiful dog also with an excellent side gait and topline. His upper arm was not quite as good as WD.
Reserve Winner's Bitch
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Taryn Sweet Adeline of Pinehurst
DOB: 02/14/18
Breeder: Brenda & Gary Fairbanks & Karen Catov-Goodell
By Ch. Pinehurst Mason x Ch.Taryn Heulwen of Arobryn
Owner: Breeder
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Despite her young age, she could not be denied. Her side gait improved on every go around. Solid, correct topline.

Veteran Dogs


*PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE*


  1 - CH Taliesin's Rhionganedd
Both were very typical males.
DOB: 05/13/13
Breeder: Donna Smith & David Smith
By GCH Riverlawn Exit of Aerie x Taliesin's Wylde Rum Runner

Owner/Breeder

  A substantial, masculine dog with a nice head. He was sound mover when he settled down.


*PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE*



2 - GCH Niobrara Eoghan Roe

DOB: 12/23/2012
Breeder: Deborah Sanders & Susan Stobart
By CH Maccaura Chaco of Niobrara x Caraglen Berwyck Milagro at Niobrara


A typical gentleman with good substance. He moved well but not as freely as #1

Veteran Bitch
  3 Entered
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1 - Windseeker Brimstone Desiree
DOB: 06/28/12
Breeder: Ann Brockett
By Lonnkyle Paxton x  Lonnkyle Pandimoanium
Owner: Laurie Morris & Don & Brenda McNaughton


A beautiful typy girl who was a real handful for her handler. Strong ground-covering stride and maintained her outline on the move.

2 - Nightwing's Defiance
DOB: 01/16/13
Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson
By Nightwing's Conspiracy x Nightwing's Brevity at Windseeker
Owner/Breeder


Another lovely lady with curves and a strong topline whose movement belied her age.

3 - Rockhart Quiry
DOB: 06/07/10
Breeder: C.C. Hartenstein & Lynn Simon, MD
By CH Furlongs Barbaro x Conchobar Jolie
Owner: Beth Renstrom & Lynn Simon, MD


A grand old girl in excellent condition. Still sound but at 9 years old her age slowed her down.

​6-9 Month Puppy Dogs

  2 Entered
*NO PHOTO AVAILABLE*
1 - Caraglen Berwyck Bravo
DOB: 11/18/18
Breeder: Beverly, Susan Stobart & Gretchen Bernardi
By: Caredig Renegade x Berwyck La De Dah
Owner: Courtney Smith & Susan Stobart


A very promising youngster with long head, long neck, long tail. Curvy and balanced.

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2 - Callaid Myrtis Gabriel of Braveheart
DOB: 10/09/18
Breeder: Helen Philpott & Christine Davis
By GCH Shellane Pavarotti Sings for Slaine x Cheltiagh Mercy Otis Warren of Callaid
Owner: Laurie Wageman & Helen Philpott


Rangy youngster with well laid back shoulder, typical head and expression. Just not the curves of #1.
9-12 Month Puppy Dogs
  4 Entered; 1 Absent

This is a very awkward age for male Wolfhounds.
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1 - Penumbra Got My Mojo Working

 DOB: 8/29/18
Breeder: Christina Marie Rappel & Constance C. Smalley
By CH Taryn Hamilton of Pinehurst x GCH Prairie Creek Libeled Lady of Penumbra, SCN SBN
Owner: Christina Marie Rappel & Timothy James Rappel

Tall dog with good front and adequate rear. Correct head proportion with lovely ears.

2 - Kylemore's Aaric Cu Langbecker
DOB: 07/28/18
Breeder: L.M. Hanneman
By Puddings King of the Underworld x Kylemore's Dorcha Caoimhe Scout
Owner: Karen Langbecker

Correct topline and croup. Could use more angulation front and rear.

3 -  Thorntree's Curran's Magic of Harrow Hill
DOB: 07/28/18
Breeder: Robert & Sally Fontenetta
By Sunstag Winter Magic at Harrow Hill x Sunstag Something About Her
Owner: Anne Elliott
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Sweet expression, good rear angulation. Needs to fill out and mature.
Novice Dogs
  3 Entered
*NO PHOTO AVAILABLE*
1 - Rockhart Zhivago
DOB: 07/77/15
Breeder: Lynn Simon, MD
By Furlongs Bogart x Be Rockhart Della Bassa Pavese
Owner/Breeder
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Handsome dog who showed more maturity in this class. Smooth outline. Easy, flowing side gait.
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2 - Tresmorn Brogan
DOB: 12/22/17
Breeder: Beth Renstrom
By Tresmorn The Abbott of Windmill x Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara of Tresmorn
Owner/Breeder
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Tall dog with balanced front and rear. Topline a little flat.


3 -  Thorntree's Curran's Magic of Harrow Hill
DOB: 07/28/18
Breeder: Robert & Sally Fontenetta
By Sunstag Winter Magic at Harrow Hill x Sunstag Something About Her
Owner: Anne Elliott

At an awkward age and inexperienced but his movement improved every time he moved. Needs time to mature.

​Bred By Exhibitor Dogs
  4 Entered; 1 Absent
This was a very difficult class to judge because of the high quality of all three dogs. On a different day the placements might well have been different.

*NO PHOTO AVAILABLE*


1 - Coleraine's Elam

DOB: 11-04-2014
Breeder: Maura High & Peg Carty
Ch. Pinehurst Garret x Joncarra's Rebound To Coleraine
Owner: Maura High & Karen Catov-Goodell


Curvy, substantial dog with easy and active movement. Nice masculine head with small, rosed ears. Harsh coat.

Lonnkyle Midnight Prowler
DOB: 04/12/17
Breeder: Lloyd Simmons
By Ch Windseeker Broker x Lonnkyle Phly
Owner/Breeder


Very close to #1 with all the same qualities. Just not as clean down and back.

3 - Taliesin's Blaze's Buachaill of Wideview
DOB: 10/7/17
Breeder: Donna Smith & David Smith
By CH Taliesin's Rhionganedd-Taliesin's Realta Scuaibe
Owner: Dave & Margie Milne & Donna R. Smith
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Another lovely, typical dog. Not quite the maturity as #1 and #2. Curvy shape and efficient side gait.

American Bred Dogs
  2 Entered
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1 - Prairie Creek Charisma @ Nightwings
DOB: 3/21/16
Breeder: Constance C Smalley & Joel Mattson
By Prairie Creek Arthur x Nightwing's Sequester @ Prairie Creek
Owner:Mattson Joel,& Magie Wolfe & Constance C Smalley

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Lovely outline, excellent side gait with a clean down and back. Nice head, good bone.
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2 - Tresmorn Barley
DOB: 12/22/17
Breeder: Beth Renstrom
By Tresmorn The Abbott of Windmill x Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara of Tresmorn
Owner/Breeder


Typical dog and good mover but not quite the side gait of #1. Could use more tuck-up.

​Open Dogs

  2 Entered
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1 -Nightwing's Headhunter
DOB: 04/11/17
Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson
By Nightwing's Preacher x Nightwing's Controversy
Owner/Breeder
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Shapely dog with well angulated front and rear. Big, ground-covering stride. Masculine head, plenty of substance. Long, strong neck. Sound down and back. Outstanding front assembly.
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2 - Howlins' Kermit's Treme Speakeasy
DOB: 4/11/2017.
Breeder: David & Risha Berzins
By Eirian Padraic Brie Quick Draw Marco x CH Howlin's Praline, RA NAP MJP CGC
Owner: Kim Oliver, Mike Cherry, David & Risha Berzins


Houndy but still masculine dog. Good reach and drive. Not quite the shape and substance of #1.
6-9 Month Puppy Bitches
  3 Entered
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1 - Barassy's Rights Reserved
 DOB: 10/20/18
Breeder: Simon & Barbara Bridges
By Latino Roan Inish x Katy Perry Roan Inish at Barassy
Owner: Kim Oliver & Mike Cherry
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Lovely girl when she settled down. Under the puppy coast was excellent substance and good angulation. Very promising.
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2 - Callaid Slaine Merremia Emo'di
DOB: 10/09/18
Breeder: Helen Philpott & Christine Davis
By GCH Shellane Pavarotti Sings for Slaine x Cheltiagh Mercy Otis Warren of Callaid
Owner: Christine, Robert Bernstein & Helen Philpott


Beautiful head and clean mover. shoulder a little upright which shortened her stride.


3 - Cualainn Eenoo
DOB: 11/12/18
Breeder: Jonathan Harvey
By Maccaura Montgomery x Hallowed Roisin Dubh
Owner: Chris & Susan Sechler


Good type but a little tense going around which affected her movement. Could use more length of neck.
9-12 Month Bitches
  3 Entered


1 - Floydian Salinas
 DOB: 08/09/18
Breeder: Debbie Treadwell
Lonnkyle Paladin at Foinaven x Glengail Geraldine at Floydian
Owner: Ann Brockett
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Best front in the class, houndy and feminine with strong reach and drive. Her long neck
flowed smoothly into her shoulder.


2 - Rivendell's Tigris River
Breeder: Judi Roller
By GCH Shellane Pavarotti Sings for Slaine x GCH Rivendell's Mele Kalikimaka
Owner: Jennifer Van Order & Judi Roller

Lovely type and outline. Moved well but her upper arm is a little straight.


3 - Rivendell's Susquehanna
Breeder: Judi Roller
By GCH Shellane Pavarotti Sings for Slaine x GCH Rivendell's Mele Kalikimaka
Owner/Breeder

Another typey puppy. Good side gait but topline a little weak. Could lose a few pounds.
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12-18 Month Yearling Bitches
3 Entered
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1 - Taryn Sweet Adeline of Pinehurst
DOB: 02/14/18
Breeder: Brenda & Gary Fairbanks & Karen Catov-Goodell
By Ch. Pinehurst Mason x Ch.Taryn Heulwen of Arobryn
Owner: Breeder

Typical outline. A wild child for her handler. When she settled down she showed reach and
drive. Good feminine head. Excellent front and forechest.
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2 - Nightwing's Silent Temptation
DOB: 12/29/19
Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson
By CH Nightwing's Deception x Nightwing's Silent Scream
Owner/Breeder

Pushed #1 for this class. Also a little exuberant but good side gait. Carried and couple extra
pounds which hurt her topline.


3 - Cushla McCree's Infinity
DOB: 01/17/18
Breeder: Jeanie Pitzenberger & Sheryl England, DVM
By GCH Brimstone Thriller at Nightwing x GCH Boodock's Gotta Look This World in the Eye
Owner: Sheryl England, DVM
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Lovely type, good substance. Tight coat. Upper arms restricted her reach.


Novice Bitch
  4 Entered

1 - Rockhart Allure
DOB: 11/07/17
Breeder: Lynn Simon, MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Uschara
Owner/Breeder
​

Outstanding type. Not easy to handle but when she settled down she had a great side gait.
Close behind but that may be due more to her attitude than structure.


2 - Taliesin's Be'rin
DOB: 10/7/2017
Breeder: Donna Smith & David Smith
By CH Taliesin's Rhionganedd-Taliesin's Realta Scuaibe
Owner/Breeders


Close to #1. Very curvy and solid. A little longer in loin but similar side gait.


3 - Rockhart Elation
DOB: 11/07/17
Breeder: Lynn Simon, MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Uschara
Owner/Breeder


Similar in type to #1 with big, open gait but her topline tended to fall off.

  4- Tresmorn Bracken
DOB: 12/22/17
Breeder: Beth Renstrom
By Tresmorn The Abbott of Windmill x Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara of Tresmorn
Owner/Breeder


Lovely type and good substance. Didn't quite move out like the three above.

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Bred By Exhibitor Bitches
  8 Entered; 1 Absent
There were many lovely bitches in this class who were deserving of ribbons.
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1 - Nightwing's Terminal Velocity
DOB: 03/02/16
Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson
By CH Nightwing’s Silencer x Nightwing's Controversy
Owner/Breeder


Gorgeous type with plenty of curves. Lovely head, excellent front and rear. Could use more rise over the loin.


2 - Rockhart Raptur
DOB: 11/07/17
Breeder: Lynn Simon, MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Uschara
Owner/Breeder

Pressed hard for first with a great front and side gait. A little less neat on her down and back.


3 - Lonnkyle Patent Pending
DOB: 03/25/16
Breeder: Lloyd Simmons
By Lonnkyle Traveller x Windseeker Damaske at Lonnkyle
Owner/Breeder

Also tremendous type but not as strong a topline. Good head and expression.


4 - Coleraine's Celebration
DOB: 12/29/15
Breeder: Maura High
By GCH Taliesin's Realtbhuion x CH Coleraine's Solitary Moon
Owner/Breeder

Again a typey bitch with a lovely outline. Just a small dip in her topline.

American Bred Bitches
5 Entered

1 - Rockhart Valor
DOB: 02/02/16
Breeder: Lynn M. Simon MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Soraya
Owner/Breeder


Substantial bitch, open side gait. Good topline and head. Excellent front and rear angulation.


2 - Rockhart Wynona
DOB: 10/06/14
Breeder: Lynn M. Simon MD
By Rockhart Treason x Rockhart Paloma
Owner/Breeder


Very similar to #1 but not quite the topline. Again lots of substance and clean movement.


3 - Tresmorn Aubrey
Breeder: Beth Renstrom & Lynn Simon, MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Quiry
Owner: Beth Renstrom



A smooth, easy moving bitch. Good rear and nice neck set. Could use a little more upper arm.



4 - Walela Through The Looking Glass
DOB: 12/13/17
Breeder: Angela Forrest-Burge
By GCH Lismore Stoneybrook Forbidden Broadway x Pitlochry’s Odette
Owner: Mindy Ballinger, Angela Forrest, Jacqueline Carswell
​

A very feminine bitch with smooth, efficient movement. Needs maturity.
Open Bitches
  7 Entered; 2 Absent
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1 - Rockhart Endeavor
DOB: 02/02/16
Breeder: Lynn M. Simon MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Soraya
Owner/Breeder

Great substance and an excellent front assembly. Typical outline. Big open side gait and true down and back.


  2- Lonnkyle Provenance

DOB: 03/25/16
Breeder: Lloyd J. Simmons
By Lonnkyle Traveller x Windseeker Demaske At Lonnkyle
Owner/Breeder


Excellent feminine type with smooth, efficient movement. Not quite the front of #1.


3 - Rockhart Yesterday's Ravensara at Tresmorn

DOB: 07/17/15
By Rockhart Nikolai, JC x Rockhart Raphaela Requiem
Owner: Beth Renstrom


Nice typical witch with a pretty head and outline. Good side gait but tired out during the class.



4 - Prairie Creek Trinity Wren Gralyn
DOB: 03/21/16
Breeder: Constance C. Smalley & Joel Mattson
By Prairie Creek Arthur x Nightwing’s Sequester @ Prairie Creek
Owner: Lynda Tucker & Tina Tucker & Constance C. Smalley


Lovely bitch but with a rather flat topline which would improve with a little less weight.

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Brood Bitch
  1 Entered
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1 - GCH Boondocks Gotta Look This World in the Eye
DOB: 01/06/15
Breeder: Jeanie Pitzenberger & Laurie Morris
By Nightwing’s Silencer x GCHB Brimstone Boondocks Serenity
Owner: Sheryl England DVM & Jeanie Pitzenberger


She passed on her lovely head and typical shape to her two offspring.

Best Gait
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  Rockhart Raptur
DOB: 11/07/17
Breeder: Lynn Simon, MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Uschara
Owner/Breeder


This bitch had an easy, ground-covering gait. She could go all day.
Best Type
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Rockhart Endeavor
DOB: 02/02/16
Breeder: Lynn M. Simon MD
By Rockhart Xavier x Rockhart Soraya
Owner/Breeder


The Winners Bitch who combined strength with a greyhound like outline.

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​Judge Ms. S. Kelly Cromer's Comments:
The overall quality of the entry was outstanding. I found wonderful type and sound
temperaments, many excellent fronts and crisp coats and no poor bites. The exhibitors should
also be commended for presenting dogs that were in good condition and well groomed.
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