BarberStreet 23 Irish Terriers

 

This show moved after some years from Incheba to Race track in Bratislava - when the weather is OK, the outdoor show is better. This year it was more less OK, little bit too hot but there is no reason to complain.

Known international judges were advertised (Mr. O'Brien and Mr.Deutscher) so we decided to enter Erin to both days. After the 1st entry close the situation changed - the known names vanished (later I obtained the info that thery were not asked to judge there) and Slovak judges Mr.Kanas and Mr.Seman were nominated.

The number of entered Irish was quite low - 5 on Saturday (4 present) and 4 on Sunday. I think the change of judges was the primary reason of this low number.

 

Ares z Dulickej farmy (Cliff z Hodejovskych strani x Daisy Weiten z Uplazu) - strong young dog quite no experience with shows - very good 1

Hoplala Pony Express - absent

Wiliam Wallace Tavari - in very good conformance - excellent 1, CAC, CACIB, BOB

 

Upgrade v.Koudenhoven - not in the best mood, looked tired, no show spirit - very good 1

 

Xisisi Tavari - as usually really good - excellent 1, CAC, CACIB

 

Champion males:

 

To be honest Erin was not in the best mood on this show. Partially influenced by handler (I was really disappointed by change of judges), few days after she finished first heat, less than week after we lost Basia... quite a lot of issues. Anyway she didn't show her great temperament nor show spirit. I trust it was only because of circumstances... OK we will try next time... and when she will not show the show spirit, we have a lot of another activities to be happy together...

 

When I read the reports it's not so bad:

Saturday, mr.Kanas:

 

 

I think there are some good points mentioned so I am OK with it. I especially appreciate the approach of Mr.Seman to young dogs - I think he really likes dogs and understands them.

 

 

In age of 15 years and 2 months our Basia (Borah Ariva) decided to go to Rainbow Bridge.  Although we understand  it was necessary we miss her. I think we never forget her. 

 

  

 

 

 Right: Basia in best show conformance, 1998

 

 

 

 

 Left: Basia in age of 15,  2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 20.04.2010

 1. first contact and accomodation of Erin to older members of BarberStreet group: when we came home, both older dogs Mia and Basia started to interest in new small red alien. Of couse human members of family were available to help with first contacts. Mia had problem maybe 10 seconds - than she recognized Erin as a perfect new toy and later good companion for running, fighting and other forms of destruction of our home. Basia had another approach: in few moments she recognized new female irish and tried to elliminate her. Fortunately we were successful to explain Basia that she is and will be forever No.1, so she tolerated Erin every day more and more. From smooth attacks to barking during the meal and avoiding the youngster to drink from common dish, through ignoration to current toleration . Summary: now all BarberStreet dogs are able to exist in common space without problems and the interference of humans (plus Basia is eating much more than before and her dystrophy stopped tor the time.

 

2. places for living:  because of many reasons we exist on both places: in appartment in Bratislava and in our new house in Kaplna as well. Erin obtains new information for her life - how to use lift, how to react on the number of unknown people and dogs, to be aware of cars and buses in Bratislava, how to run in fields, to "hunt" rabbits and pheasants, to watch from the house platform and bark on all "enemies" icomming to our house. I think both environments have positive influence on Erins socialization. And extra benefit: Erin is experienced and happy passenger in our car.  

 

 

 3. Erin as a benfit for BarberStreet company:

minus (-) : (*) its not very easy to walk with all 3 dogs - so we need much more time in the morning. When one human is busy or ill, for others it could be problem; (**) when Mia and Erin start to run and fight, the probability of disaster is very high

plus (+): (*) perfect fitness training: Erin with her temperament is able to ruin physical potential of all. (**) new inputs: Erin with her ability to think out new and new things enforces to think and react on these inputs. I think we feel younger after this week (***) because Erin is very nice puppy, we are praised every day by unknown people and that's fine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finaly we decided to make the trip to Germany and Netherlands. (We means me - Jozef, and Brano Polak - kennel Uelis). On 8.04.2010 we started to the 2500km long journey with following goals:

 

1. to take Erin (Upgrade v.Koudenhoven)

2. to bring Yentl (Charlotte z Perslu) to her new owners (of the Red Energy kennel)

3. to visit Dorle Schans and see her last litter by Tonic

 

In the night the roads are almost empty so Friday morning (as we promissed) we are in Menslage on Dorle's place. Peter is comming soon so we can start to admire the last Rufus litter: all puppies are very similar in type and we like them very much. My temptation to have Tonic son from next Rufus litter in Slovakia is really high now. Also Yentl was admired by all. We found enough time to discuss about our hobby - Irish  terriers and to eat something. But time is running - so we take some documentation pictures and starting the way to Netherlands with Peter as a experienced navigator. First goal fulfilled.

 

In Koudenhoven we are invited by the complete IT gang: Give, Kuno, Ita, Ashley, Twinkle as well as the senior Hasel. And of course - our small Erin. Yentl is enjoying the hospitality of Jaspers house - after some minutes she acts as a boss of the gang (she took all toys and goodies for herself). OK - new owners will have a funny life with her.

 

Soon the new owners - de Feiter family -are comming. Yentl took their hearts on the first view - so second goal fulfilled as well and we can enjoy nice evening. We talk and talk - of course about Irish Terriers. 

 

Early in the morning we prepare for the journey back to Slovakia. We thank Jaspers family for their hospitality and of couse for Erin and start to drive on endless highways. After 12 hours - almost at midnight we are back in Bratislava. Third goal fulfilled.

 

Summary: we spent perfect days with nice people and their dogs. We completed 2 exchanges of Irish Terriers and saw very quality Irish puppies. Maybe I am mad but thanks God I have the chance to meet equally mad people worldwide. And for me this is the right spice of life.

 

 photo: Anne D.Schans, Toos Jaspers