But don't copy from it. I love you, A loud and lively dinner followed in the Main Lodges Dining Room; a Cinco de Mayo fiesta in celebra- tion of the days winners and qualifiers. Bible verse search by keyword or browse all books and chapters of You can see this personality come through in the ring. VL: Balanced with good bone, correct liver color, crisp curls, topknot, low set tail and large, thick feet. the cowlick on the muzzle). M F: I feel new judges do not truly understand the tempera- ment of the Irish Water Spaniel. And this is also the time to examine the ears to see that they are long, lobular, set low and also covered with long loose curls of hair. As I move on to the shoulders I should see a transition in coat to the basic body coat which should be covered with dense, tight, crisp curls. I continue on to determine if the fore- quarters have proper slope of the shoul- ders, moderately laid back but clean and powerful. Two of the pups, Cosmo and Phoebe, are new to me. Since that time the AKC has intro- duced agility titles in 1994. And, for a bit of humor: Whats the funniest thing youve ever experienced at a dog show? I think Darcy and Tosca may have English and/or European hunting titles. A greeting commonly extended was, Ive been vaccinated!, Agility exhibitors awoke Tuesday morning to cooler tempera- tures and an unfortunately soggy field. At the Post Oak, individual lodges allowed exhibi- tors to stay together in smaller groups, and the main lodge provided the perfect meeting place throughout the week for guests and their dogs to gather in greater numbers. Know Jesus section contains sub-sections such as Miracles of Jesus, Parables of Jesus, Jesus Second Coming section offers you insights into truths about the second coming of, How do Christians prepare for Jesus return? I am All-breed approved in Canada and judge regu- larly in the US and many other International shows around the world. IWSCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY Judge: Ms. Pluis Davern, BEST OF BREED GCH Flintcrest Five Star General Owners: Stacy Duncan and Cat Shelby, BEST OF WINNERS Sycomore Ballad of Blue Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX GCH Pooles Ide N, Epiks Love To Pispala Owners: Pauliina Harju and Greg Siner, SELECT DOG GCH Pooles Ide Sargeant Sloane CD RN AX MJX XF Owners: Stephanie OReilly and Greg Siner SELECT BITCH CH Realta Sycomore Spry Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker and Rosemary Sexton AWARDS OF MERIT CH Realtas Modern Marvel CDX RA SH DJ CGC Owner: Rosemary Sexton GCH Pooles Ide That Touch Of Mink, WINNERS DOG Sycomore Ballad of Blue Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker RESERVE WINNERS DOG Realtas Marvelous Adventure CGC Owner: Ruth Crocker WINNERS BITCH Flintcrest Footprints On The Moon CGC TKI Owners: Cat Shelby and Stacy Duncan RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Pooles Ide On My Mind RN CGC Owners: Hannah Loonsk, Greg Siner and Bethany Urban, NOHS BEST OF BREED GCH Kendalls Without A Second Thought CD RN THDN DJ CGC TKN Owners: Tiffany Schuffert and Ruth Bruskiewitz, 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY Flintcrest Step Right Up Owner: Sally Lewis, IWSCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY Judge: Mr. Eugene Blake, BEST OF BREED GCH Pooles Ide Sargeant Sloane CD RN AX MXJ XF Owners: Stephanie OReilly and Greg Siner, BEST OF WINNERS Realtas Marvelous Adventure CGC Owner: Ruth Crocker, BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX Realta Sycomore Spry Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker and Rosemary Sexton SELECT DOG GCH Kendalls Without A Second Thought CD BN RN THDN DJ CGC TKN Owners: Tiffany Schuffert and Ruth Bruskiewitz SELECT BITCH CH Realtas Modern Marvel CDX RA SH DJ CGC Owner: Rosemary Sexton, AWARD OF MERIT GCH Flintcrest Five Star General Owners: Stacy Duncan and Cat Shelby WINNERS DOG Realtas Marvelous Adventure CGC Owner: Ruth Crocker, RESERVE WINNERS DOG Sycomore Ballad Of Blue Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker, WINNERS BITCH Realtas Sycomore Spry Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker and Rosemary Sexton, RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Waterfords Jumpin Jive Jackpot Owner: Shona Ensign, IWSCA SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Ms. Betty Liittschwager-Rego, BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Sycomore Irrepressible CGC (15-18 Months) Bitch Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker, BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Sycomore Ballad of Blue CGC (15-18 Months) Dog Owners: Mark & Sondra Barker BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES CH Realtas Modern Marvel CDX RA SH DJ CGC (7-9 Years) Bitch Owner: Rosemary Sexton, BEST OF OPPOSITE TO BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES GCH Chanticos Shelter From The Storm CD RA MX AXJ XF DS (7-9 Years) Dog Owners: Kim & Jeremy Kezer and Mindy Garbarino, OBEDIENCE & RALLY Obedience Judge: Mrs. Helen Smith | Rally Judge: Mrs. Dovie Ryan, HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR CLASSES CH OTCH MACH2 Madcaps Rum-Runner With A Squeeze Of Lime UDXS OM8 RN MXG MJG SCN SIN SEN Handler: Deb Nezgoda | Owners: Deb & Joe Nezgoda, HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN ADVANCED B & EXCELLENT B CLASSES GCH Blackthorns Keeva Crompton RM AX AXJ XF TKN Handler: Tim Gulley | Owners: Tim & Melissa Gulley and Jim Rubin, HIGHEST COMBINED TRIPLE QUALIFYING SCORE IN ADVANCED B, EXCELLENT B, AND MASTER CLASSES GCH Blackthorns Keeva Crompton RM AX AXJ XF TKN Handler: Tim Gulley | Owners: Tim & Melissa Gulley and Jim Rubin, IWSCA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (STANDARD REGULAR NOVICE) Ballyhoos Whos Your Paddy, IWSCA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (STANDARD REGULAR EXCELLENT/MASTER) Castlehills When Sparks Fly Of Cuardach, Handler: Stephanie OReilly Owners: Stephanie OReilly and Susan Tapp, IWSCA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (STANDARD REGULAR NOVICE) A Celtic Kerrie Rose From The Rinn, Handler: Nicole Geyza Owner: Nicole Geyza, IWSCA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (STANDARD REGULAR EXCELLENT/MASTER) Chanticos Super G OMuddy Waters Handler: Jeremy Kezer Owners: Kim & Jeremy Kezer, WORKING CERTIFICATE Judges: Ms. Pluis Davern & Mr. Joe OBrien, COOMARAS NC HONEY MOONSHINE Handler: Mark Findlay | Owners: Mark & Marsha Findlay GREEN SOCKS ROCK WITH YOU Handler: Alice Getchell | Owners: Alice Getchell and Pam Manus, CH. What a thrill to see them at last. They are our history and for the most part better than what is in the ring today. CANDID PHOTOS BY MIKE MCGUIRE & RHONDA CASSIDY, T he Post Oak Lodge and Retreat, situated in the roll- ing hills of Northeastern Oklahoma, proved to be the perfect spot for a gathering of the Rat Tail Spaniel clan. And if I do say anything it is done is a normal, Th e first thing I want to see is a head that stays true to the standard but matches the dog. terrain. Th is should be long, loose curls that fall over the ears. I have had exhibitors tell me if I ran them around one more time they would loose their slip. Perhaps the most recent was a child showing his Pekingese that, when I asked him to make a small circle and put his dog on the table, walked a circle around the examination table and picked up his dog and placed him carefully on the table. WP: Over-angulated rear quarter. I started in show dogs back in 1968. POOLES IDE SAY NO MORE CD RN CGC Handler: Hannah Loonsk | Owners: Hannah Loonsk, Greg Siner, and Bethany Urban. What do you think new judges misunderstand about the breed? one. All they ask in return is a fair and shar- ing owner, preferably one with a sense of humor and very little ego. In fact, their temperament enables the IWS to be so versatile and capable of excelling in most venues. I have been showing for 46 years and judging for 21 years. the more they cAn leArn. At the time, the number of di ff er- ent venues that an IWS could title in was limited to conforma- tion, obedience, tracking and field. Eternal Life section, Prayer can narrow the gap between us and God. WP: Top knot, rat-tail, absolutely correct breed temperament. And Tiki has been in the show ring also. The rest live in the US. WP: In my opinion, this is a Sporting breed has undergone minimal changes from past to present, with the excep- tion that we now find more level top lines than a slightly higher rear. As my folks were both. I do appreciate it when the owners/breeders have taken the time to do the neces- sary socializing and training of their young charges to bring them in the ring looking at their best. overtime As you see Anyone At A show who seems interested in your breed MAKE TIME FOR THEM! Mowgli has had hunt test training, too. Th is is a dog that should be able to handle many types of birds with ease. Hocks are set low and moderately bent. And f inally the tail. Teach me to be more accurate in what I was asking him to do! (Due to the pandemic, the clubs 2020 event was postponed until 2022.) Here are the ones I have, in alphabetical order: Here are some things I know (and if anyone has any corrections, please let me know): Posted in dog family tree, friendship, Realta Rosario Cooper, tagged dog, dogs, Irish Water Spaniels, IWS, Realta Irish Water Spaniels, Realta IWS, Realta Supernova, Rosemary Sexton on January 16, 2010| I am looking for a smart, upstanding, strongly conversational voice. This attitude is even brought out more at home. I am very lucky I now have pictures of all 10 pups that were in that litter. The waning light of day provid- ed a bit of drama that carried through to Sweepstakes. As the week-long Specialty drew to a close, friends old and new enjoyed another evening under the stars for an outdoor Cowboy Cookout, where Dana Loutitt presided over the Awards Banquet and the always entertaining Greg Siner raised funds for the club through his infamous Live Auction. A proper IWS should be an athlete that can SWIM STRONGLY IF NOT EXCESSIVELY FAST, RUN WITH SPEED AND GRACE AND BE STRONG ENOUGH to both carry large birds and still have the agile ability to navigate tough terrain., JUDGING THE IRISH WATER SPANIEL By Greg Siner A s the class enters the ring my mind goes to the f irst part of the standard. 1. Just last year the, AKC opened Spaniel Hunt Tests to IWS and we already have a Master Hunter Upland and numerous JHU and SHU titles. MF: Other than some extreme grooming styles, the breed, not unlike the Curly Coated Retriever has maintained type and has not been led down a path of extremes. For more than 70 years, Bible App Pour Les Enfants has helped people around the world Bible, An 8-Year-Old Christians Joy From Being dog in 1956 at a very tender age and at an equally tender age judged my first championship show in 1967. Teeth are getting smaller, bottom jaws are loos- ing their depth and width (for the teeth to be properly fitted) and the result are bites becoming even or miss- ing teeth. They are very smart and can be a bit stubborn. involved in the sport, my mother, a breeder of ES and later a well respected judge, and my father, a dog lover, supporter and AKC delegate, I really always was doggie. within. The breeds inquisitive nature, loyalty and dual purpose are characteristics that provide for a wonderful pet. The subtle details in topline, loin, croup and tail set define breed type, and are lost in the. A welcome social was held that evening where exhibitors could feel comfortable enough to get reacquainted up close and in person. munity called Saanich- ton which is a suburb of Victoria, British Colum- bia. There will always be the exceptional dog that will come along, but for the most part they are not getting better. Sound hindquarters are of great importance to provide drive and power while swimming. The boys are in the pictures. If there is not a trial around, then make videos and send the link to all Sporting judges new and already approved. MA: I think the overall quality is better now, except for the couple of great dogs that I have seen over the years. Next I am looking for well sprung ribs as to give a barrel shape. I move on to determine if the loin is short, wide, mus- cular and deep so it does not give a tucked- up appearance. As I arrive to the hindquarters it again is important to think of the stan- dard. The dog that could go out and work all day if necessary cover- ing ground with balance and minimal effort that can only be found in a well balanced, well conditioned and prop- erly structured sporting dog. I retired 18 years ago from a life of teach- ing and being the Guid- ance Counselor to young people from Grade 9-12. Well, there are lots of humorous and sometimes not so funny. Three of them, Cooper, Darcy, and Tosca, actually hunt. HONEY ANNE GLENDINNING I live in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The breed seems very homogenous, probably due to a small gene pool, compared to some of the larger numbered gun dogs. Irish Water Spaniels can work in so many other venues as well in addition to the original ones. The stan- dard further states they are very alert, inquisitive and active. If you act unsure they will pick up on it and may back away. By Emily Pikul IRISH WATER SPANIEL HISTORY, I n 1990 the IWSCA had just a few ways to recognize versatil- ity in Irish Water Spaniels. Whippets joined the family in the early 80s thanks to Annie and Jim Clark. VL: Strength, eagerness with a wicked sense of humor (yeah I know that is more than 3 words!) Two of them, Cooper and Mowgli, have obedience titles: Mowgli in Obedience and Rally, Cooper in Rally. Quality remains consistent, though numbers are decreasing. To share my blog with others, please send them a link to it. translate the Bible into their own languages. I enjoy spending time with my family, particularly my granddaughter. The propertys verdant and rolling hills, replete with hiking trails and fresh water ponds, provided an ideal gathering place for exhibitors whod been waiting patiently for more than a year for the reunion. On this day, Mark Crews kept things running smoothly as Steward in a ring set-up that was provided by the Mid-Continent Kennel Club. Next I examine the coat starting with the unique breed characteristic topknot. But how. In other words, Gods substance contains no darkness or evil. I have been a Canadian All Breed Judge for 27 years. The facility, which normally hosts corporate getaways and wedding receptions, offered breeders and exhibitors of the Irish Water Spaniel a chance to remove their masks as the nation slowly re-emerged from a global shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Imagine my surprise when later that month I saw a picture of me at that show, in a publication, awarding a Group One to a Hound, and I dont judge Hounds! My answer was, Oh well, take them around. And the result was she lost it. ALWAYS approach an Irish Water Spaniel from the front and WITHOUT HESITATION BUT WITH RESPECT., I continue on to determine if the forequarters have proper slope of the shoulders, MODERATELY LAID BACK BUT CLEAN AND POWERFUL., expression. First, they are not an extreme breed from a conformation per- spective. 4. MF: The unique characteristics of the Irish Water Spaniel, when combined with an athletic, upstanding gundog, make for an outstanding show dog. Maggie has shown in Rally also. It is easy for this to happen, but often curls and texture are sacrificed for outline. They can be somewhat unpredictable! Todays IWS can be found in Best in Show line ups, achieving OTCHs, MACHS, PACHs and CTs and compet- ing in the Master National. He is a gun dog needing those attributes, plus proper coat and hardworking condition. Oops! They are therapy dogs and freestyle dog. I live in Center Cross, Virginia. name is Lexin, and when we hear her daughters simple expression, we can deduce that Russ, Carlin, and Cooper down on the floor, Carlin leaves the bone and chews on the toy instead, Russ and Carlin resting up after afternoon gardening, Posted in dog family tree, friendship, life with dog, Realta Rosario Cooper, tagged Irish Water Spaniels, IWS, Realta Irish Water Spaniels, Realta IWS, Realta Supernova on September 18, 2011| HG: I have judged several Nationals and Specialties. MF: From a judging perspective, I feel that a vast majority of individuals awarding ribbons do not truly understand the history of the breed and how it relates to form/function. Rather, it was a transformation from pure anger to pure Correct curls, the widows peak and beard seem to be a bit of a challenge. Th ey love to work with their people and it shows in their performance. 7. It fell off right in front of the judge. The tail is thick at the base and tapers as you get to the tip. JR: Anne Snelling lived about three miles down the road from me and so I watched the development of Dugan (Oaktrees lrishtocrat). I started judging Obedience in 1968 and Conformation in 1969. If the dog was used for his purpose he would be faced with all of those elements. Th e then Board of Directors thought it was important to strive for honoring IWS that could meet the breed confor- mation standard, demonstrate trainabil- ity by achieving an obedience title and show that the dog possessed the needed understanding to do what it was bred to do; find and retrieve birds. Outside of dogs, I am the Executive Director for the Ledwith-Lewis Free Clinic. This will help them to under- stand their job and why they are built this way and the need of a specific coat type. I have been involved in dogs for my entire life55 years. Th e standard says the gait should be true, precise and not slurring. VL: I have a bad memory for funny things happening in my ringnever could remember good jokes no matter how hard I tried. My first show dog was an English Setter in 1965 and I started handling in 1970, retiring from handling in 1991. The croup is rounded and full with the tail set on low enough to give a rounded appearance. Annie always said they saw spirits hovering. Balloo died in 2008, and Nova passed away on August 21st. MA: Many years ago, while exhibiting in a Sporting Group under Ed Bracey, my wrap-around skirt became untied while I was moving my dog down and back. One day when I tried to go into the Snelling house without proper introductions and Dugan made it clear I wasnt welcome. The more they can learn the better off for the breed. It is always a new experience! From there to the tip the coat should be smooth. Leave a Comment . (Hmm, maybe I am referring to the children here rather than the Irishman!) I worked for a char- tered bank and later on for the Attorney Generals office of British Columbia. all want to act in accordance with Gods will a Mom, you used to be so strict with my studies that I never had any time to It is better if I have some- thing I want to say to talk to the han- dler and not directly to the dog. I never talk to the dog as I f irst approach it. The Road to Oklahoma gathering was sponsored by the Oklahoma Beef Council. Ch Realtas SuperNova CD, RN, MH, WCX, QAA 9/29/02-8/21/11. And they should be a hardy dog that can withstand harsh conditions including some very cold water swims. As Christians, we These are the very distinguishing characteristics that make him a water spaniel and not something else. truth give voice to the thoughts of many of us, If you are working hard to start or maintain your devotional life, please learn these Then I would work on the breed- specific points. A proper IWS should be an athlete that can swim strongly if not excessively fast, run with speed and grace and be strong enough to both carry large birds and still have the agile ability to navigate tough. The AKC offers a ver- satility certif icates that recognize dogs with obedience, tracking and agility titles and the IWS have achieved there as well. The breeds forefather would have considered them for hunting or breeding. Later, with so many of the dogs fresh from their swim, a match was held on the propertys North Meadows where Laurel Baglia and I determined the winner of an informal Wet Dog Contest. i must Admit thAt i think some exhibitors get cArried AwAy with trimming. AY: We are so lucky that this very old, unique breed has been carefully protected by several dedicated breeders in this county. placed on her daughter regarding her studies. The curly liver coat has definitely a purple hue to it., Powered by the Bible, By QingxinThe Bible says, Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). His mother on the other hand, that was shown to me at a pet show when Anne first got her, was the very antithesis of a show dog. 2. HG: To truly understand the Sporting group, judges need to see these dogs work. Co-Chair Mark Barker spoke on behalf of his committee members who surely outdid themselves this year to make the Oklahoma Specialty a fun and informative week that certainly delivered on its promise. hesitation or ambiguity. and transparent, pure and flawless, with absolutely no ruses or schemes intermingled But they dont spell out her accomplishments completely. The myth that circulates about the breed is that temperament is not steady and new judges buy into this and are apprehensive about approaching the dogs for the examination. WP: That they are not only a very unusual show dog but rather a gun dog with temperament, type and structure. I took early retirement in my mid-50s. Two of them, Darcy and Tosca, live in England. All too often, a new judge will approach the breed in a manner that does address their natural wariness of strangers. My wife and I acquired our first dog, a Boxer, in 1968, showed him to his title, started breeding in the late 60s and I judged my first Championship show in 1976 in Mexico City under the FCI system. As everyone said their goodbyes, many were wondering, Can we come back to Tulsa and do this again?. Im not. There is still work to do with sound-moving dogs, especially in rear movement. Tosca regularly works picking up birds on shoots. HG: Making of an outstanding show dog to me is one that can maintain a strong breed-specific temperament, no matter what the conditionsshowing inside, outside, heat, cold, wind, etc. The fact of Novas accomplishments has kept me going when I was ready to quit, almost convinced that we couldnt do it, whatever it was getting Coopers show championship, his hunting titles, and now, his tantalizingly close (but not guaranteed) Obedience title. hesitant in His actions; the principles and purposes behind His actions are all clear Now they are in the ring and probably in the whelping box. What makes the Irish Water Spaniel an outstanding show dog? JR: I always think of coat, tail and ruggedness and therefore I am always aware of this when I judge. 2022 bibleapppourlesenfants.com All rights reserved. JR: I am fortunate enough to be judging the National this year and am looking forward to it. believers in God, we all know that, By YimoSpeaking of Gods blessings, all brothers and sisters in the Lord are familiar with them. So early in the 90s the IWSCA board approved a parent club award called the AKC All-Around. Its awarded to an IWS earning an AKC title each in conformation, obedience and retriever hunt tests. WP: He is much more than the clown of the spaniels, because he is a top-notch gun dog with brains and trainability and is eager to please. Co-Chairs Mark and Sondra Barker demonstrated their abil- ity to get things donewith style, efficiency, and an exceptional attention to detailby delivering on their promise of a single site, capable of accommodating the demands of a parent club in need of indoor/outdoor facilities for every conformation, companion, and performance event as well as a variety of meeting, lounging, and dining spaces. Rally became a titling event in 2004. judging process because new judges are often seduced by coat and presentation. 8. 9. Outside of the AKC they are also several working IWS service dogs as well as successful f lyball, dock-diving and hunting dogs.

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