On Monday, December 12,
2016, we welcomed a singleton puppy sired by GCHB. Gleanntan
Wonderful Wizard of Oz - "Gus" out of GCHB. Gleanntan First Lady of
the Skyes - "Amelia". Gus is a son of "Glinda" - GCHB. Gleanntan
Glindathegoodwitch and Amelia is a granddaughter of "Bea" - Ch.
Gleanntan Givemebusybee!
November 28, 2016 -
Farewell Boz - Ch. Gleanntan Gottalookatme
October 15 - Gleanntan's Montgomery Highlights
8-month old Gleanntan
Belcourt's Belle of the Ball
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
Owned by Allen Smith & Gleanntan
Winners Bitch (5-point major) - Hatboro I
Winners Bitch (5-point major) - Hatboro II
Reserve Winners Bitch - Devon
Reserve Winners Bitch - Montgomery/STCA National Specialty
Sophie (right) with Rachel Roberston in the final lineup for Winners
Bitch
New Ch. Gleanntan
Greatgusto
(GCHB. Gleanntan Gaelforce x Ch. Gleanntan Everybody Loves Lucy)
Owned by Amy Andrews
Reserve Winners Dog - Hatboro I
Winners Dog (5-point major) - Hatboro II
Winners Dog (5-point major) - Devon *
* Completed his AKC championship
Gusto (left) with Maida in the final
lineup for Winners Dog
Gleanntan Thistle Dew
At Argent, CGC
Owned by Lynne Kuczynski Veazie
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Glorious
Legacy)
Reserve Winners Dog - Montgomery/STCA National Specialty
GCHB. Dexter Jetser
Bohemia Skywalker
Owned by Gleanntan Kennels, Reg.
Select Dog - Hatboro I
Award of Merit - Hatboro II
Dexter with Michael in the ring at
Montgomery
September 24 - Ligonier Highland Games - Scottish Dog Breed Exhibit
On Saturday, September
24, Maida and I participated in the Scottish Breeds Dog Exhibit at
the 58th Annual Ligionier Highland Games. We always enjoy
participating in Meet the Breeds events. They are a great experience
for the Skyes and we enjoy seeing the pure joy on the faces of our
Skye visitors. Our participants were 9.5-year old GCHB. Gleanntan
Gaelforce - "Cooper", 5-year old GCHB. Gleanntan First Lady
of the Skyes - "Amelia", 2-year old Gleanntan Ocean of Light
- "Sunny", 11-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose",
7-month old Gleanntan Wrong Way Corrigan - "Corey" and
7-month old Gleanntan Belcourt's Belle of the Ball - "Sophie".
Joining us at the Skye
booth were friends, Frank Basta and Holly Jershin Basta and their
wonderful dogs, Shuffles (litter sister to Cooper) and Higgins. Also
joining us for much of the afternoon were friends Kate Kozeliski and
Kevin Jarzomski. Kate and Kevin spent quite a bit of time standing
behind the Skyes, skillfully and patiently answering the range of
Skye "frequently asked questions".
There was a non-stop
stream of visitors to our booth from the time of opening at 9 a.m.
to closing at 4 p.m. - no time for lunch! I A highlight of the day
came just before closing when we were visited by a young girl who
was deaf. Using sign language through her father, we explained that
she was welcome to visit with Cooper. After giving Cooper a hug, the
joy on her face was priceless!
September 18 - Lehigh KC and Berks County KC
We had four of our Skyes entered
in the Lehigh Valley KC and Berks County KC shows in Macungie, PA on
September 17-18. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter", 11-month old Finnsky Wildrose
- "Rose" and 7-month old littermates Gleanntan
Wrong Way Corrigan and Gleanntan Belcourt's Belle of the
Ball. Additionally, Lynne Kuczynski Veazie had her Gleanntan
Thistle Dew At Argent, CGC entered.The total Skye entry
both days was 4-3-2-1.
On Saturday, under judge
Sharol Candace Way, BOB went to Dexter, Winners Dog went to Andrew
for a 3-point major. Winners Bitch & Best of Winners (3-point major)
went to Rose.
On Sunday, under judge
Marjorie Underwood, BOB went to Dexter. Winners Dog went to Andrew
(2 points). Winners Bitch went to Rose and Reserve Winners Bitch
went to Sophie.
August 28 - Mid-Susquehanna Kennel Club shows
We had four of our Skyes entered
in the Mid-Susquehanna Valley KC shows in Middleburg, PA on
August 27-28. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter", 10.5-month old Finnsky Wildrose
- "Rose" and 6.5-month old littermates Gleanntan
Wrong Way Corrigan and Gleanntan Belcourt's Belle of the
Ball. The total Skye entry both days was - 1-2-2-0.
On Saturday, under judge
Don Evans, BOB went to Dexter, Winners Dog & Best of Winners went to
Corey. Winners Bitch & Best of Opposite Sex went to Rose.
On Sunday, under judge
Beth Sweigart, BOB went to Dexter, Winners Dog & Best of Winners
went to Corey and Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite Sex went to Sophie.
Reserve Winners Bitch went to Rose.
August 14 - Penn Ridge KC and Harrisburg KC shows
We had two of our Skyes entered
in the Penn Ridge KC and Harrisburg KC shows in Harrisburg, PA on
August 13-14. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 10-month old Finnsky Wildrose
- "Rose".
On Saturday, August 13,
at the Penn Ridge KC show, under judge David Kirkland, Dexter earned
BOB and Rose was WB and BOS. On Sunday, August 14,
at the Harrisburg KC show, under judge Norman Kenney, Dexter earned
BOB and Rose was WB and BOS. Dexter and Rose showed well both days.
We also had plenty of time to do some lead/show training with
6-month old pups Corey and Sophie.
August 13 - Steel Valley Cluster - Skye Terrier Club of America
Supported Entry shows
We had two of our Skyes entered
in the Steel Valley Cluster Shows in Canfield, Ohio on August 4, 5,
6 and 7. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 10-month old Finnsky Wildrose
- "Rose". In addition, Roxan had her girl, Ch.
Gleanntan Gottaluvme2 - "Maggie2" entered. Also, Amy Andrews had
her boy, Gleanntan Greatgusto - "Gusto" entered and Lynne
Kuczynski Veazie had her boy, Gleanntan Thistle Dew At Argent,
CGC - "Andrew" entered. The total Skye entry all four days was
3-2-2-2 with one dog absent.
On Thursday, August 4 at
the Fort Steuben Kennel Association show, under judge Jon Cole,
Dexter was Best of Breed and Maggie2 was Best of Opposite Sex,
Andrew was Winners Dog and Gusto was Reserve Winners Dog. Rose was
Reserve Winners Bitch.
On Friday, August 5, at
the Columbiana County KC show, there was an AKC Beginner Puppy
competition in the morning with 47 puppies in a wide range of breeds
competing. Our entry consisted of 5.5-month old littermates,
Gleanntan Wrong Way Corrigan - "Corey" and Gleanntan
Belcourt's Belle of the Ball - "Sophie". We were delighted that
Corey earned a Terrier Group 1 and then he went on to BEST IN SHOW
in the Beginner Puppy competition.
Later in the day, under
judge Allan Brown, Dexter was Best of Breed and Maggie2 was Best of
Opposite Sex, Andrew was Winners Dog and Gusto was Reserve Winners
Dog. Rose was Reserve Winners Bitch.
On Saturday, August 6,
at the Beaver County KC show, under judge Randy Garren, Dexter was
Best of Breed and Maggie2 was Best of Opposite Sex, Gusto was
Winners Dog/Best of Winners and Andrew was Reserve Winners Dog. Rose
was Winners Bitch.
On Sunday, August 7, at
the Mahoning-Shenango KC show, under judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine,
Dexter was Best of Breed and Maggie2 was Best of Opposite Sex, Gusto
was Winners Dog and Andrew was Reserve Winners Dog. Rose was Reserve
Winners Bitch. Maggie2 earned the final points needed for her AKC
Grand Championship.
July 24 - New photos of Corey and Sophie
4.5-month old Gleanntan Wrong Way
Corrigan - "Corey"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
Breeder: Allen Smith & Gleanntan Kennels, Reg.
4.5-month old Gleanntan Belcourt's
Belle of the Ball - "Sophie"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
Breeder/Owner: Allen Smith & Gleanntan Kennels, Reg.
July 24 - Upper Marlboro KC and National Capital KC
We had two Skyes entered
in the Upper Marlboro KC show and National Capital KC show on July
9-10. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 9-month old Finnsky Wildrose
- "Rose". The total Skye entry both days was 0-1-2-0,
the other male special being Charlie's littermate, "Mick" handled by
Larry Cornelius. On Saturday, under judge John Wade, Dexter earned
Select Dog and Rose was Best of Opposite Sex to Mick. On Sunday, the
results were the same under judge Seymour Weiss. Later in the day,
there was a puppy group competition. Under judge Doug Holloway, Rose
earned a Group 2.
9-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
Puppy Group 2
Judge: Douglas Holloway
National Capital Kennel Club
July 6 - DEXTER - BEST IN SHOW - Bushy Run Kennel Club
We had two Skyes entered
in the Bushy Run KC shows on July 2-3. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 9-month old Finnsky Wildrose
- "Rose".
We entered these shows mainly to meet up with Roxan Rohrich and to
give her a chance to see the 5-month old pups, Corey and Sophie.
On Saturday, July 2, under judge
Judith White, Dexter earned BOB and Rose was WB & BOS. Later in the day,
Dexter went on to win
the terrier group under judge Marjorie Underwood. Then, Dexter
returned to the Best in Show ring under judge Betsy Yates. In a
beautiful final lineup of dogs, Dexter earned BEST IN SHOW. First
Mrs. Yates selected the Ibizan Hound as RBIS. As she announced the
Best in Show dog as "The Skye Terrier", it was surreal. I couldn't
help but reflect back to October 1, 2005 when I handled "Michael" -
Ch. Gleanntan Gee Whillikers to Best in Show at the Old Dominion KC
show under judge Lawrence "Skip" Stanbridge. At that time, Michael's
BIS was the first owner/handled Best in Show in over a decade. Now,
11 years later, Dexter, another owner/handled Skye earned BIS.
The following day,
Sunday, July 3, under
judge/Cairn Terrier breeder, Kenneth Kauffman, Dexter earned BOB and
Rose was WB & BOS. Dexter then went on to a Group
2 (see photo below).
Dexter on the move in the group ring
on Sunday, July 3.
July
6 - A new photo of 9-month old Finnsky Wildrose
9-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
Standing on her own (no lead) after her bath
June 30 - New Photos of Corey and Sophie
4.5-month old Gleanntan Wrong Way
Corrigan - "Corey"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
4.5-month old Gleanntan Belcourt's
Belle of the Ball - "Sophie"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
June 22 - A fun new photo of "Corey"
4.5-month old Gleanntan Wrong Way
Corrigan - "Corey"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
June 22 - Bryn Mawr Kennel Club
We had two Skyes entered
in the Bryn Mawr KC shows on June 18-19. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 8-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose".
Additionally, Lynne Kuczynski Veazie had 20-month old "Andrew" -
Gleanntan Thistle Dew At Argent, CGC
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Glorious
Legacy) entered on Saturday.
On Saturday, Dexter earned Best of Breed under judge Peggy
Beisel-McIlwaine. In the terrier group, Dexter made the cut under
judge McIlwaine. In the Owner Handler Group competition, Andrew and
Lynne earned a Group 2 in a quality, well-represented group. On
Sunday, Dexter repeated as BOB under judge Linda More.
20-month old Gleanntan Thistle Dew At
Argent, CGC - "Andrew"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Glorious
Legacy)
Owned by Lynne Kuczynski Veazie, Argent
June 17 - Corey and Sophie at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton
June 17 - Introducing Gleanntan Wrong Way Corrigan & Gleanntan
Belcourt's Belle of the Ball
4-month old Gleanntan Wrong Way
Corrigan - "Corey"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
Bred by Allen Smith & Gleanntan Kennels
4-month old Gleanntan Belcourt's Belle
of the Ball - "Sophie"
(GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker x Ch. Gleanntan Thoroughly
Modern Moxie)
Bred by Allen Smith & Gleanntan Kennels
June 4-5 - Huntingdon Valley KC and Burlington County KC
We had two Skyes entered
in the Huntingdon Valley KC show on June 4 and the Burlington County
KC on June 5. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 8-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose".
On Saturday, Dexter earned Best of Breed under judge Joe Purkhiser
and then he went on to a Group 3 under judge Sharol Candace Way. On
Sunday, Dexter earned Best of Breed and onto a Group 2 under judge
Rodney Herner.
May 21 - Mattaponi Kennel Club
We had three Skyes
entered in the Mattaponi KC show on May 21. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter", 19-month old Gleanntan
IHopeUDance - "Ally" and 7.5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose".
Dexter earned Best of Breed under judge Roz Kramer.
May 15 - Lancaster Kennel Club
We had three Skyes
entered in the Lancaster KC show on May 15. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter",19-month old Gleanntan
IHopeUDance - "Ally" and 7.5 month old Finnsky Wilrose.
Under judgeKathleen Ferris, Dexter earned Best of Breed and
then on to a Group 2. Ally earned Winners Bitch for the final point
for her AKC championship.
May 9 - Garden State All-Terrier, Bucks County KC and Trenton KC
We had three Skyes
entered in the Garden State All-Terrier Club, Bucks County KC and
Trenton KC shows. Our entry consisted of GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter", 19-month old Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally"
owned by Gary & Lynn Wolf
and 7-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose". The
total entry all three days was 0-2-2-0.
On Friday, May 6, at the
Garden State All-Terrier show, Dexter earned Best of Breed and
Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite Sex went to Rose from the 6-9-month
Puppy class. The judge was Mr. Neville Hodgkins from Australia. On
Saturday, at the Bucks County KC show, Dexter again went Best of
Breed. Rose repeated as Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite Sex. The
judge was Mr. Kerry Lee from Australia. Finally, at the Trenton KC
show, Dexter earned Select Dog with BOB going to the other male
special (a drop-eared Skye). Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite Sex went
to Ally.
April 25 - 42nd Potomac Skye Terrier Club Specialty Weekend
We had three Skyes entered in the
Potomac Skye Terrier Club Specialty (at Columbia Terrier Association
of Maryland), Old Dominion KC and Baltimore County KC shows. In
addition, Roxan had her Gleanntan girl and our friend, Amy Andrews,
had her Gleanntan male entered in the three shows, plus the Catoctin
KC show on Monday.
Our entry consisted of GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter", 19-month old Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally"
owned by Gary & Lynn Wolf
and 6.5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose". Roxan had her
Ch. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2 - "Maggie" and our friend Amy Andrews
had her Gleanntan Greatgusto - "Gusto" entered. These five
dogs are key members of our program.
At the Potomac Skye
Terrier Club Specialty on Friday, April 22, our youngster, Finnsky
Wildrose - "Rose" earned Best Puppy in Sweepstakes under judge Dr.
Daniel Dowling. She then went on to earn Best Puppy under Regular
classes judge Peter J. Green. In the puppy group, Rose earned a
Puppy Group 4 under Scottish Terrier breeder, Kathi Brown, Blueberry
Scotties. There were 118 terrier puppies in the entry. Also in the
Regular classes, our special GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker earned Select Dog and Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally" was
Reserve Winners Bitch (to a 5-point major).
GCHB. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker
- "Dexter"
BEST OF BREED (entry of 20 Skyes)
Baltimore County KC (PSTC Specialty Weekend)
Judge: Mrs. Keke Kahn
Dexter was bred by Jaroslava Serak, Czech Republic and he is owned
by Gleanntan
19-month old Gleanntan Greatgusto -
"Gusto"
Winners Dog (5-point major)
Baltimore County KC (PSTC Specialty Weekend)
Judge: Mrs. Keke Kahn
Owned by Amy Andrews (in photo) and Gleanntan
19-month old Gleanntan IHopeUDance -
"Ally"
Winners Bitch (4-point major)
Old Dominion KC (PSTC Specialty Weekend)
Judge: Mr. Robert Hutton
Ally is owned by Lynn and Gary Wolf
6.5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes and Best Puppy
42nd Potomac Skye Terrier Club Specialty
and then on to a Puppy Group 4 (pictured) in an entry of 118 terrier
puppies
Judge: Kathi Brown, Blueberry Scottish Terriers
At the Old Dominion KC
show, our Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally" earned Winners Bitch for a
4-point major under judge Robert Hutton. Roxan's Ch. Gleanntan
Gottaluvme2 - "Maggie2" earned Select Bitch.
At the Baltimore County
KC show, our GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker - "Dexter"
earned BEST OF BREED in an entry of 20 Skyes under judge Keke Kahn.
Winners Dog for a 5-point major went to Gleanntan Greatgusto -
"Gusto" and Select Bitch went to Ch. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2. Reserve
Winners Bitch (to a 5-point major) went to Gleanntan IHopeUDance.
Dexter, Ally and Rose
were not entered on Monday. Maggie and Gusto were entered and
competed. Maggie once again went Select Bitch.
We are delighted with
the way our team of Skyes presented themselves in a good
representative field of Skyes. Our entry of Skyes, either produced
by our or acquired for our program, represent Gleanntan in 2016.
Below are photos taken
over the weekend:
Ch. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2 - "Maggie2"
(Ch. Gleanntan Desperado x Ch. Gleanntan Glorious Legacy)
Bred and owned by Roxan Rohrich, Gleanntan Kennels
19-month old Gleanntan Greatgusto -
"Gusto"
(GCH. Ch. Gleanntan Gaelforce x Ch. Gleanntan Everybody Loves Lucy)
Owned by Amy Andrews & Gleanntan
19-month old Gleanntan Greatgusto -
"Gusto"
(GCH. Ch. Gleanntan Gaelforce x Ch. Gleanntan Everybody Loves Lucy)
Owned by Amy Andrews & Gleanntan
6.5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
April 20 - Harrisburg KC and Mason & Dixon KC shows
We had three Skyes entered in the
Harrisburg KC and Mason & Dixon KC shows on April 16-17. Our entry consisted of GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter", 19-month old Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally"
and 6-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose", making her ring
debut.
In additional, 19-month old Gleanntan Thistle Dew at Argent, CGC was
entered on Saturday. On Saturday, under judge
Elizabeth Muthard, Dexter earned BOB and Ally
was WB & BOS. Andrew earned RWD. On Sunday, under judge Gerardo Bernard, Dexter earned BOB and Ally was
WB & BOS.
We were delighted with
the way young Rose showed both days. She was very composed going
around the ring alone. We have a bit of training to do when she is
asked to gait around the ring with a dog that she knows.
April 5 - A Dogs in Review Kennel Visit with Gleanntan
Gleanntan is honored to
be featured in a 5-page interview in the March, 2016 issue
of Dogs in Review, an internationally respected dog publication.
Dogs in Review is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and I
have enjoyed reading this high-quality publication over the
years. Dogs in Review has featured regular columns by the late Anne
Rogers Clark (later turned into a wonderful book entitled Annie
On... Dogs!) and Richard
Beauchamp. Special thanks to Editor-in-Chief, Allan Reznik, for his
kind words in his Editor's Column.
(the PDF file is large
so it may take a few minutes to load)
April 4 - Maggie - Group 4 - Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association
Roxan had her
"Maggie" - Ch. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2 (Ch. Gleanntan Desperado x
Ch. Gleanntan Glorious Legacy) entered in the two Western
Pennsylvania KA shows in Monroeville, PA. These two shows were
Maggie's first shows since finishing her AKC championship last
December. The entry both days was 2-1-0-1 with the two class dogs
absent. Maggie earned Best of Breed both days and she earned a Group
4 under judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine. Congratulations Roxan and
Maggie!
Roxan and Ch. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2 -
"Maggie"
Group 4 - Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association - April 3, 2016
March 29 - Shawnee Kennel Club Match
On Saturday, March 26,
Maida and I entered 5.5-month old "Rose" (Finnsky Wildrose)
in the Shawnee Kennel Club Match. This was Rose's first time in the
show ring and her first time on a show lead. She showed with
happiness and confidence and she finished the day with Best Puppy in
Match under respected Bloodhound breeder, Robert Dowd. The judge
shared how much he admired Rose's balanced sidegait.
5.5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
Best Puppy in Match - Shawnee Kennel Club - March 26, 2016
Judge: Mr. Robert Dowd
March 13 - New photos of 5-month old Finnsky Wildrose -"Rose"
5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
5-month old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
March 1 - Read Across America
On Monday, February 29
and Tuesday, March 1, Maida and I visited three Catholic elementary
schools in the York area. This is the 11th year that we have been
visiting schools with our Skyes to celebrate the National Read
Across America Celebration. Our Skye team both days was 9-year old
Cooper, 5-year old Lucy, 1.5-year old Ally and 4.5-month old Rosie.
On Monday, we visited with a number of classes at in the morning and
then we traveled to another school for a second visit. Tuesday's
Read Across America school visit included four 1st, 2nd and 3rd
grade classes of 20-25 kids in each class.
After our visits, we
received the following thank you note from one of the school's
administrators:
Maida & Michael - Thank
you so much for making our day here at SJY so special! It was such a
pleasure to meet all of your beautiful dogs and both of you! The
children for sure enjoyed the visit. Thank you for being so
thoughtful to take time out of your day and to educate our students
about this interesting breed of dog. The dogs were so well mannered,
tolerant, and from these pics, clearly enjoyed the children’s love
and attention. Thank you for sharing!
February 29 - Rockland County Kennel Club shows
We had two Skyes entered in the
Rockland County KC shows on February 27-28. Our entry consisted of GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 18-month old Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally".
On Saturday, under judge Gay Dunlap, Dexter earned BOB and Ally
was WB & BOS. On Sunday, under judge Fred Ferris, Dexter earned BOB and Ally was
WB & BOS.
February 22 - Maryland Kennel Club shows
We had two Skyes entered in the
Maryland KC shows on February 20-21. Our entry consisted of GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" and 18-month old Gleanntan IHopeUDance - "Ally".
On Saturday, under judge Patricia Anne Keenan, Dexter earned BOB and Ally
was WB & BOS. On Sunday, under judge Connie Clark, Dexter earned BOB and Ally was
WB & BOS.
February 17 - Westminster Kennel Club
As he completed 2015 as
the #2 Skye Terrier (breed points), GCH. Ch. Dexter Jetser Bohemia
Skywalker - "Dexter" was invited to enter Westminster
2016. The entry was 4 dogs and 1 bitch with one dog absent. We were
delighted with the way Dexter showed under judge Richard W. Powell.
At 3.5 years of age, Dexter is in the best condition of his life.
Dexter earned Select Dog - the top award is Best of Breed and this
went to Charlie (who later went on to win the terrier group for the
second year in a row). The next top male award is Select and that
was awarded to Dexter.
February 14 - AKC Meet the Breeds - New York City
We had 6 Skye Terriers
representing the breed and the Skye Terrier Club of America at the
AKC Meet the Breeds booth in New York City. The event was held the
weekend before Westminster at the same location as the show (Pier 92
and 94). Our Skye representatives consisted of 9-year old Cooper,
7.5-year old Gus, 5-year old Amelia, 5-year old Lucy, 1.5-year old
Ally and 4.5-month old Rose. We heard from an AKC representative
that this year's event saw record ticket sales.
February 1 - Participation in Skye Terrier health research
At the beginning of
February,
2016, Gleanntan submitted DNA samples for 10 Skyes to the Animal
Health Trust (AHT) to participate in the research being conducted
through The Skye Terrier Club (U.K.) Skye Terrier Health Committee.
January 25 - Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose"
On January 21, we
welcomed 15-week old Finnsky Wildrose - "Rose" to our home and our
hearts. Rose has come to us from Finnsky Skyes in Finland (Thea
Dahlbom and Carina Kitti) and she was delivered to New York by
Carina's daughter, Krista. Sire: RU JCH EEJW-13 Juger Edelweiss Jack
Daniel's - Dam: C.I.B SE & DK & HR & EE & FI CH Nordic JW-11 Finnsky
Olinda. Rose's great-grandfather on both the sire and dam's side is
Finnsky Alan, who is the sire of our Ch. Finnsky Gladiator - "Tony"
who came to us from Finnsky in 2005.
You can read more about
Rose on her page here:
Rose's Page
We had 6 Skye Terriers
representing the breed and the Skye Terrier Club of America at the
AKC Meet the Breeds booth in New York City. The event was held the
weekend before Westminster at the same location as the show (Pier 92
and 94). Our Skye representatives consisted of 9-year old Cooper,
7.5-year old Gus, 5-year old Amelia, 5-year old Lucy, 1.5-year old
Ally and 4.5-month old Rose. We heard from an AKC representative
that this year's event saw record ticket sales.