Best in Show Winners in Club Championship shows


Hall of Fame decade list

2000

Rushmi Courtjester

A blue roan dog owned by Mr. & Mrs. B. P. Knowles. "Badger" was born on 24/07/1996 from Courtmaster Copycat and Carousel Queen Bee.

The show was held on Saturday, 15/04/2000 at The IKC National Show Centre, Cloghran with 75 Class entries. Judge Mr. Peter van Soelen (Fingolfin).

The 1999 BIS Laveris Special Edition took the reserve title. Born 19/10/1997 and owned by Mr. C. & Mrs. H. Laverty, Glenavy, Co. Antrim. By King of the Celts at Cormara and Shiredown Golden Saffron.





2001

Rushmi Music Man

"Reilly" - a blue roan dog from Mrs. J. Knowles. Born 01/12/2000, by Bitcon Troubador and Wiljana Rags To Riches At Rushmi.

The show was held on Sunday, 11/11/2001 at The IKC National Show Centre, Cloghran with 65 Class entries. Judge Ms. Stephanie Walsh (Silverross).





2002

Ashview The Mad Max

Owned by Mrs. L. McCammond. This black dog was born on 31/12/1999, from Spinnyhill Strike A Light and Donegal Lassie.

The show was held on Saturday, 06/04/2002 at The IKC National Show Centre, Cloghran with 80 Class entries. Judge Mr. John Gillespie (Lochranza).



Another black, the bitch Lambeg Bonnie Shekira, took Reserve BIS. Bred by Mr. Trevor Stewart, born 16/06/2000 and by Black Magic Steps of Lambeg from Windgrove Ginnetta at Lambeg.





2003

Rushmi Music Man

Reilly has his second turn at the top. Bred by Mrs. J. Knowles. Born 01/12/2000, by Bitcon Troubador and Wiljana Rags To Riches At Rushmi

The show was held on Saturday, 12/04/2003 at The IKC National Show Centre. Steward Mr. Gerry Fahy. Judge Jinty Gill Davis (Rosecourt).


OPEN DOG. 2 yrs steel blue. True to type from every angle and a pleasure to go over and watch moving from all aspects. Good nostrils, strong jaws, well made muzzle and stop. Clean skull, lovely melting eye and expression. Good chiselling below eye. Correct head carriage, neck and forehand. Good length of upper arm, best of bone structure to limbs with well arched, compact feet. Correctly ribbed, strong, compact loin, well turned hindquarters. Good set on and carriage of tail. Sound, free mover with driving hindquarters. Exemplary condition, presentation and handling.

Judge Mrs. Jinty Gill Davis (Rosecourt).




Lochdene Pot Pourri, gained the Reserve BIS. Born on 15/06/2001, Zara bred by Mrs. Patricia Shaw and owned by Mr. William McEntee of Baysway Kennel, Rathcoole. By Kyrenia Black Knight at Lochdene and Lochdene Miss Muffet.


Beautiful black, full of breed type. Well balanced head, lovely eye and expression, neat ears. Lovely neck, correct lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest and spring of ribs. Strong, powerful loin and rump. Excellent hindquarters with strong stifles and hocks. Excellent condition and jacket. Immaculate presentation and skilfully handled to take top honours..

Judge Mrs. Jinty Gill Davis (Rosecourt).




2004

Lochdene Shoeshine

A black dog owned by Mr. William McEntee, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. "Tim" is by Kyrenia Black Knight at Lochdene and Lochdene Miss Muffet. Born 15/06/2001.

The show was held on Saturday, 17/04/2004 at The IKC National Show Centre, Cloghran with 63 Class entries. Judge Mrs. Margaret Struthers (Daydawn).



Mrs. J. Knowles blue roan bitch Rushmi Holly Berry, took Reserve best in show. Born 20/12/2002 and by Rushmi Moon Duster from Wiljana Rags To Riches At Rushmi.





2005

Marada Special Blend for Laveris

A black dog owned by Mr. C. & Mrs. H. Laverty born on 25/03/2002. Sire Marada Mr Moonlight and Dam Marada Pure Elegance.

The show was held on Saturday, 02/04/2005 at Rathcoole Community Centre, with 90 Class entries. Judge Mrs. A. Rathbone (Winpenny).



Reserve BIS went to Mr. William McEntee and his golden bitch "Polly" Lochdene Candy Floss. Bred by Mrs. P. Shaw on 25/10/2002 by Kyrenia Black Knight at Lochdene - Lochdene Violetta.





2006

Lynwater News Paper at Laveris

Golden dog, owned by Mr. C. & Mrs. H. Laverty. By Quettadene Copper Glow and Lynwater Dark News. Born 04/11/2003.

The show was held on Saturday, 01/04/2006 at Rathcoole Community Centre, with 78 Class entries. Judge: Mr. Rudy Feyaerts (Billsor).



Mr. A. W. & Mrs. J. R. Pretty's dog bred on 20/07/2005 Joaldy Freddie Flintoff, won the Reserve. By Wiljana Ragamuffin and Joaldy Blue Sensation.





2007

Acarreagh Debonair

"Jock" is a golden dog owned by Ms. S. K. Kelly. From Baysway Sebastion and Lochdene Special Delivery. Born on 15/08/2005.

The show was held on Saturday, 14/04/2007 at Rathcoole Community Centre. Judge: Mr. Tom Creamer (Cretoka).



"Rosie" a blue roan bitch completed the double for Ms. S. K. Kelly taking the Reserve BIS bred by Mrs. P. Shaw on 31/05/2004. Lochdene Silver Thimble, by Manchela Silver Ghost from Lochdene Little Doris.




2008

Marada Moondust over Lambeg

A black dog, bred by Mrs. Wood on 19/03/2007 and owned by Mr. Trevor Stewart, of Lisburn, Co Antrim. From Marada Mr. Moonlight and Marada Total Elegance.

The show was held at The IKC National Show Centre on Saturday, 22/03/2008. 81 Class entries for our 75th Championship Show. Judge Mrs. Carolyn Muirhead (Shipden).



A Golden bitch gained Reserve BIS bred by Ms. H. & Ms. C. McKinley on 02/04/2007. Cavalingo Fools Gold, from Lynshow Golden Pheasant & Cavalingo Mystic Magic.




2009

Saidhbhín Keen Leader

"Venus" is a blue roan bitch bred and owned by Mr. Paudie O'Shea, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. By Lindridge Ticket to Ride and Sliabhcon Lucky Garnet. Date of birth 05/07/2007.

The show was held on Saturday, 21/04/2009 at The IKC National Show Centre, Cloghran with 99 Class entries. Judge Mr. Anthony Howell-Thomas (Tarifa).



Reserve BIS went to a blue roan dog bred by Mr. & Mrs. B. P. Knowles on 28/10/2007. Rushmi Journeyman Kyna Oliver Twist - Rushmi Blue Print.




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