Submitted by a Californian Member Colleen Dougherty

As the proud owner of an Irish import Glen, I am honored to provide you with tales from the United States. This past December, the Eukanuba National Invitational brought the top twenty-five dogs from each breed to Long Beach, California. This was the second year that Glens competed at Eukanuba. There were twelve Glens from all over the United States that competed for the coveted title of National Champion. One of the top 25 present, I am proud to say my sweet girl, CH. Gerrardstown Maiden Fair, CGC, was born in Ireland and bred by Ian McCulloch. Also present was a spectacular young Glen bred in the UK by Jean Rogers.

This annual show is a treat for American Glen owners as we rarely have the opportunity to see each because of the distance between us. Glens and owners traveled from Florida, Washington, New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and California. The line up was impressive. Mrs. Robert S. Forsyth, a long renowned all breed judge, was faced with a difficult challenge in choosing her Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, and three Award of Merit winners. Three of the Glens competing were from the same parents so there was a nice sense of consistency. As usual, the Glen ring was surrounded by a very supportive crowd cheering everyone on. In the end, Judge Forsyth chose CH Jeonty Gunner McGee (“Gunner”) bred by Jean Rogers, owned and handled by Terry Maxfield, as her best of breed. CH Kilkenny’s Dun Chaoin received the Best Opposite Sex. Best Bred By Exhibitor was awarded to CH Kilkenny’s Blu Ballymaloe. The recipients of the Awards of Merit were: CH Rainbow Springs Dermot RN, CH Finnabair’s Rocket’s Red Glare, and CH Finnabair’s Roisin o Tipperary. Surrounded by the top terriers and handlers in the country, Gunner and Terry represented the best about the breed and were one of the few owner-handlers in the group. As the Best of Breed winner, Terry and Gunner received a two year qualification to show at Crufts. Please welcome Terry to Birmingham as she tells me that she plans on showing Gunner at Crufts in 2008. We are so proud to have such a great group of Glens and a greater group of friends. I have not even touched upon the Meet the Breeds booth demonstrating the soon-to-be accepted sport of Strongdog. Perhaps next time. Please join us next year for sun, sand, and Glens in Long Beach, California.

CH Gerrardstown Maiden Fair (Olivia)	CH Jeonty Gunner McGee (Gunner) Best of Breed
AoM Winner Roisin o Tipperary