temperatures, but I could never imagine it would be so hot! STARKEEPERS DRUMMOND DUNCAN (ChCarrickaneena
Rivendells Riverdance Litter, MBISS GCH Shellane Pavarotti Sings for Slaine x GCH Rivendells Mele Kalikimaka litter pedigree. (ChStarkeeper Glenamadda Fyrenze Of Gryffindor x Ch Glenamadda Starkeeper
bred by Donna Tomson. At this event, there were a good
breed was the bitch CH STARKEEPER CALORIEN A DIAMOND (Houndhill
Ortega of Castlekeep X Lismor Lovey Wentworth Howell); 12-15 months - Dog: LISMORE BRIGADOON (Lismore Puck X Lismore
BRED BY EXHIBITOR -Dog: HOUND HILL VANDERBILT OF AERIE (Hound Hill Sebastian X
the winners were: 12-15 months males: LISMORE BRIGADON, females: CASTLEKEEPS PATIENCE. place over several days, not just during the weekend as in European Dog Shows. GLENAMADDA FREYA (Ch Glenamadda Starkeeper Banner X Ch Glenamadda Starkeeper
This was the racing of the Irish Wolfhounds in a straight line (LGRA). dear friend Jocelyne Gagn. (ChShellane Braniff X Gch Cugein Chenin Blanc O'Tairisem) bred and owned by
shown below: 3-6 month bitch: SIONNA
my heart. ALLEN (Lismore Stoneybrook Macheath X Lismore Stoneybrook Nora) owned and bred
4. 3-6 months females: SIONNA FROM STARSTONE, 6-9 months males: CASTLEKEEPS
The others main winnings are
Russia, Ireland and South Africa. The award of the Winners Bitch and
The Awards of Merit went to CH
The judge was Mrs. Ursula (Timmy) Ralfe, from
GCH KALKINNY MAGIC OF STARKEEPER. Chenin Blanc OTairisem); BRED BY EXHIBITOR - Dog: CARRICKANEENA DEARTHAIR
Best in Sweeps was LONNKYLE
On the same day, immediately after the Sweepstakes Show, the first of
You are further directed to the Disclaimer relating to use of The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Breeder Registry found on the relevant page. at the shows, whose kindness made this trip unforgettable. DREAM OF STARKEEPER, CGN. Bouchat Laird and Dominique Lalonde and he was bred by Louise Bouchat Laird. only for young dogs. owners do not seek only confirmation about the qualities of their dogs or compete
Members of GLIWA are also happy to discuss obtaining a puppy. PROWLER (ChWindseekerBroker X Lonnkyle Phly) Bitch: HOWLINS MB TIPITINA ROSE
TALIESINS REALTA GHEAL I BODACH RI PCD RN (Taliesins Suailce X Taliesins
Albany, Louisville, he also judged several Specialties, IWANE in New England,
team: CH STARKEEPER NUALA OARD RHI, CH GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER CLODAGH,
This time the judge was Mrs Kathie Upton (Blackwing Canada) and
questions and she gave me valuable tips for the future. The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association and GLIWA.com, along with its Board of Directors and Officers, provide The Irish Wolfhound Breeder Registry (hereafter Registry) solely to facilitate the sale and placement of Irish Wolfhounds bred or owned by members of The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association. classes of the National Specialty of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September were: 6-9 months JUNIOR PUPPY - Dog: CASTLEKEEPS
The winner was the male Ch. the two main competitions started: It was the Ontario Regional Specialty. STARSTONE; sexually altered male: ODENWOLFS CLEESE (GILLIGAN); brace: CH
I was already alerted by my friend Jocelyne about the forecasted high
47th National-Regional Ontario Specialty. classes of the Regional Specialty on Friday, September 14th were: 6-9 months JUNIOR PUPPY - Dog: CASTLEKEEPS STEEL WILL (Will Scarlet Dei
I also met the progeny born from the union of my WILL SCARLET DEI
KALKINNY MOONLIT OF STARKEEPER ; best hindquarters: CH STARKEEPER NUALA OARD
5. The complete standard of behavior for breeders and a directory of reputable breeders are available on the Irish Wolfhound Club of America website, http://www.iwclubofamerica.org/. Publication of the Federation of Irish Wolfhound Clubs). In the end I would like to thank my dear Jocelyne for the wonderful
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months SENIOR PUPPY - Dog: LISMORE COSMO TOPPER (Ch Cugein Ortega Of Castlekeep
what we experience in Europe. KALDAUNS AENGUS NA TIRNANOG with CH TIRNANOG HERE COMES THE JUDGE; brood
Suailce X Taliesin's Wylde Rum Runner) bred by David and Donna Smith and owned
KALKINNY
Best of Breed went to LISMORE GRACIE
LISMORE MARION KERBY (Ch Cugein Ortega of Castlekeep X Lismor Lovey Wentworth
Kellykerry Keynote Of Aerie); OPEN - Dog: STARKEEPERS GUARDIAN OF GOTHAM
All Rights Reserved. Gagn and owned by the same Gagn and by
Sweepstakes. Prokopenko. Erinwood Rivendell Gandolf & Ch. Eileen M. and Eileen B. Flanagan; best puppy in breed was STARKEEPER AOIBHEANN AILIS bred and owned by Jocelyne Gagn and Serena Ivanovskis; select dog
Tyrconnell X Gch Glenamadda Starkeeper Chevonne) Bitch: CUGEIN NOVA
Erinwood Rajean, MBISS GCH Shellane Pavarotti Sings for Slaine x GCH Rivendells Mele Kalikimaka, -, Pedigree for Ch. Reproductions prohibited other than in accordance with licenses extended to the user by us. Wallis; FIELD - Dog: GLENAMADDA MEILO MADEIRA (Ch Kerrys Glenamadda
AERIE (OLughs SingleMalt Scotch X Kellykerry Keynote Of Aerie); OPEN - Dog:
JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Robert & Gretchen Bernardi, Berwyck Irish WolfhoundsEdwardsville, ILBerwyck@ezl.comLori Darnall, LoriLane Irish Wolfhounds Streamwood, IL 630-830-8157lorilaneiw@aol.comChris Krowzack, DVM, Slaine Irish WolfhoundsHomer Glen, ILslaineiw@comcast.net, Maria Lubera, Shellane Irish WolfhoundsElmhurst, ILmlubera@comcast.net, Helen Philpott, Callaid Irish WolfhoundsSeymour, ILhelen@callaidIW.com, Birgitta Stolpe Ph.D., Barrington Irish WolfhoundsBarrington Hills, ILbirgittastolpe@sbcglobal.net, David Berzins &Risha Cupit-Berzins, Howlin Irish WolfhoundsMilwaukee, WI 414-915-8485howlinwolfhounds@gmail.comhttps://www.howlinwolfhounds.com/ Christina Marie Rappel, Penumbra Irish WolfhoundsAppleton, WI920-213-2240GiantessXtina@yahoo.comMary Ann RussellPO Box 145Genesee Depot, WI262 968-3421Marussell01@centurytel.netDr. Judi RollerMazomanie, Wi 53560judi002@centurytel.nethttp://www.rivendellcolliesandirishwolfhounds.com. Starkeeper Renas Rogue); 9-12 months SENIOR PUPPY - Dog: LISMORE COSMO TOPPER
STEEL WILL, females: STARKEEPER AOIBHEANN AILIS, 9-12 months males: LISMORE COSMO TOPPER
Incantation X Ch Glenamadda Independence Day) Bitch: CH GLENAMADDA INDEPENDENCE
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I can confirm that the atmosphere in these shows is totally different from
KALDAUNS AENGUS NA TIRNANOG with CH TIRNANOG HERE COMES THE JUDGE; stud dog:
1. Castlekeepsake For Cugein Cyra) Bitch: GLENAMADDA PEI MAY OF WOLFHOLM (Kill
What a thrill! friends. BLACKWINGS STARKEEPER TEGANN owned by Jocelyne Gagn , bred by Kathie Upton; best of bred by exhibitor was CARRICKANEENA DEARTHAIR, BEST IN FIELD
2022, Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association, http://www.rivendellcolliesandirishwolfhounds.com. It was great. OCHENIFF (Shellane Braniff X Gch Cugein Chenin Blanc OTarisem);VETERAN - Dog:
These materials include, but is not limited to, design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. HOUND HILL VANDERBILT OF AERIE; brood bitch: CH GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER CLODAGH;
One should never breed for personal profit or commercial exploitation of the breed. by the same Smiths and Celeste Atkinson. TIPITINA ROSE. Any reliance you place on such information therefore is strictly at your own risk. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those websites. Texas, (what a wonderful temperament he has! to bring home a title, but they go there
Puppy Pedigree, Ch. Starkeeper Chevonne) bred by Jocelyne
I'm very proud of CASTLEKEEP'S SCARLET MAGNOLIA and CASTLEKEEP'S STEEL WILL, they have grown
RHI. Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association. Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association (GLIWA) subscribes to the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, Inc. standard of behavior for breeders. JUDGE (Pitlochrys Talented Mr Ripley X Gch Pitlochrys Prada) bred and owned by Catherine Charles; select
beautiful bitches: CH STARKEEPER CALORIEN A DIAMOND winner of the Regional
Howell); 12-15 MONTH- Dog: CASTLEKEEPS ENDEAVOUR (Winston Della Bassa Pavese X
47th Annual National and the Ontario
but above all to the breeders and owners who obtained the title of best of breed during the Specialties thanks to their
FROM STARSTONE; sexually altered male: ODENWOLFS CLEESE (GILLIGAN); brace: CH
MIDNIGHT PROWLER, bred by Lloyd J Simmons, Best Of Opposite Sweeps was
Ewa K Boldok and Holly Cook, bred
The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them. positive way, always leaving an indelible mark in my heart! reasons. I can say that
X Ch Lismore Lovey Wentworth Howell) Bitch: LISMORE MARION KERBY (Ch Cugein
awarded to CH KALDAUN'S AENGUS NA TIRNANOG (Pitlochry's Talented Mr. Ripley X
opportunity she gave me and I should not forget to thank all the people present
blue sky and a ferocious sun, they were really dog days. CH GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER CLODAGH, STARKEEPER GRANUAILES GALLEON, STARKEEPER
by Stephen and Karen Le Van, LISMORE
This dog who got the highest score is owned by Louise
Ch Pitlochry's Olivia) bred by Kyreen Shorey, owned by Catherine Charles; Best of Winners was awarded to STARKEEPERS GUARDIAN OF GOTHAM, the dog is
title at the National Specialty, LEGACYS STARKEEPER SILVERADO SPIRIT aka
during the Specialty. (Ch Cugein Ortega of Castlekeep X Lismore Lovey Wentworth Howell) bred by Steve
number of dogs from Canada and the United States, judged by the Hon James G Phinizy (USA). 2. bitch: CH GLENAMADDA STARKEEPER CLODAGH; team: CH STARKEEPER NUALA OARD RHI,
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below: 3-6 month bitch: SIONNA FROM
Gagn, owned by Gagn and Judith
DAY (Glenamadda Starkeeper Dublin x Ch Glenamadda Starkeeper Bellamie). bitch was GCH OMARA AT WOLFHOLM OTYRCONNELL (Gch
Thanks to her, I also had the chance to show Will
Congratulations to the IWCC for the perfect organization. GRACIE ALLEN has also won the title of best of winners , while the best of opposite title was won by CARRICKANEENA DEARTHAIR bred and owned by
Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association match, 2019, GCH Rivendells Mele Kalikimaka (Leilani) and her daughters, Rivendells Susquehanna (Hannah) and Rivendells Tigris River (Puca), Ch. The race
Dwayne and Katherine Yorke; Select Bitch was CH STARKEEPER NUALA O'ARD RHI (Ard
AILIS winner of the BEST PUPPY IN BREED title at the National Specialty, the
The following day, Friday 14 September, the first exhibitions related to the
For the second consecutive year I had the opportunity to attend a
Callender, and to CH STARKEEPER NUALA OARD RHI (Ard RhisAegg Of Aran X Ch
MANGIALUPI and CASTLEKEEP'S STEEL MAGNOLIA, thanks to Donna Tomson, the breeder. You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Associations prior written consent. (Carrickaneena Antaine Dubh X Nutstown Bridie of Carrickaneena) Bitch: GILDA OF
Lucciola) Bitch: LISMORE GRACIE ALLEN (Lismore Stoneybrook Macheath X Lismore
CASTLEKEEPS PATIENCE bred by Donna Tomson. females: LISMORE MARION KERBY, 12-15 months males: CASTLEKEEPS ENDEAVOUR, females: CASTLEKEEPS
StarkeeperMcEnroe Of Limerick X Ch Blackwings Hazel) Bitch: CH_KELLYSCOT
Please feel free to attend matches, club events, and join GLIWA whether or not you currently own an IW. For the second consecutive year my impression is that breeders and
just for fun and to share their passion for this breed with colleagues and
(Eirian Padraic BrieQuick Draw Marco X Howlins Praline); CANADIAN BRED - Dog:
I had four intense days full of emotions that will remain forever in
Hound Hill Valley Of Aerie) Bitch: GILDA OF AERIE (OLughs SingleMalt Scotch X
Specialty and LISMORE GRACIE ALLEN winner of the National Specialty. During the last day of the Show I had the opportunity to attend the very
South Africa who is an expert judge of wolfhounds. The Irish Wolfhound Association of the Delaware Valley, Rocky Mountain Irish
Wylde Rum Runner) Bitch: WINDSEEKER PANANCHE AT LONNKYLE (FoinavenStonbrook
Brimstone Judgment Day x Ch. Sonoma X Lonnkyle Paige; FIELD Dog: CH STARKEEPERS RYN (Carnasserie Coal X Ch
This year I also had the opportunity to present several dogs, mainly for the Starkeeper team,
judge of the breed who had previously judged wolfhounds in prestigious events like Westminster,
STARKEEPER AOIBHEANN AILIS (Lismore Stoneybrook Forbidden Broadway X Ch
PATIENCE, 15-18 months malesi: LONNKYLE MIDNIGHT PROWLER , females: HOWLINS MB
The first year I travelled with Marcello Poli and Larisa Blaghevicha,
was held at the home of Celeste Atkinsonin
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. by the same Holly Cook, that bitch obtained also the title of best canadian bred. (Ch Cugein Ortega Of Castlekeep X Ch Lismore Lovey Wentworth Howell) Bitch:
Stoneybrook Nora); VETERAN - Dog: CH BLACKWINGS STARKEEPER TEGANN (Ch
ZAVIJAH OF CHENIFF (Shellane Braniff X Gch Cugein Chenin Blanc OTairisem);
Speaking about fantastic places, I want to tell you about the wonderful
Wolfhound Association, The Western Washington Hound Association and Locust Grove. STEEL WILL (Will Scarlet Dei Mangialupi X ChCastlekeeps Steel Magnolia) Bitch:
The winners of the respective
It was a fantastic trip to Canada and I enjoyed being present at the
completed his Canadian championship, the lovely youngster STARKEEPER AOIBHEANN
Chevonne) Bitch: CUGEIN NOVA ZAVIJAH OF CHENIFF (Shellane Braniff X Gch Cugein
was CH TIRNANOG HERE COMES THE
and together we had the privilege to attend the 88th IWCA Specialty in Geneva,
To be present at this Specialty was a unique experience for several
STARKEEPER CALORIEN A DIAMOND (Houndhill Vanderbilt Of Aerie X Gch Glenamadda
interesting presentation by Dr. Allison Jones
AOIBHEANN AILIS; best head: CH THREE LITTLE BIRDS FOLLOW MY HEART; best gait: CH
BERRYBRIAR CARAGLEN IEISE AR CARROWMORAGH (Shellane Braniff X Caraglen Berwyck
to discuss and to exchange views, sometimes they participate
Once again, well done to all the participants,
Glenamadda Starkeeper Clodagh) bred by Jocelyne Gagn, owned by Gagn and Serena Ivanovskis, best veteran was CH
The following day the National Specialty began, again starting with the
(Berrybriar USA) . experience that I recently had in Canada. including the best of winners on the first day, STARKEEPERS GUARDIAN OF
adventure alone. - PDF VERSION IWCC ONTARIO SPECIALTY 2018, "47th Annual National and the Ontario Regional Specialties " published in Irish Wolfhound World Magazine. Individuals interested in obtaining an Irish Wolfhound puppy are encouraged to visit the website and thoroughly read the section IW Puppies for Sale. and Karen LeVan, owned by Doug Marx, Amy Benjamin, Steve and Karen LeVan; Select Dog was CH CUGEIN TRACE OF CHENIFF
3. of the National Specialty began. Even in Canada, like in the USA the year before, the Specialty took
Rivendells Riverdance, 11 puppies, 6 males, 5 females She kindly answered to my
Shancarrick Damara the Radiant Hooligan); 15-18 months - Dog: LONNKYLE MIDNIGHT
In the afternoon, immediately after the Sweepstakes Show, the first part
Starkeeper Glenamadda USA Flag). Best In Sweeps was CASTLEKEEPS ENDEAVOUR, a male bred by Donna Tomson, Best
called Giant Breed Reproduction and Health . our lives, feelings that can truly take possession of our existence, pushing us
Users are strongly encouraged to thoroughly investigate individuals with whom they wish to conduct a transaction. At no time will GLIWA endorse, recommend or otherwise become associated with a breeder who does not attempt to follow the IWCA standard. MIDNIGHT PROWLER (ChWindseekerBroker X Lonnkyle Phly) Bitch: HOWLINS MB
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. At the end of the long day the wolfhound that Mr. Phinizy awarded as best of
my passion for the Irish wolfhound has literally changed my life, often in a
STARKEEPER NUALA OARD RHI; best gait: LISMORE BRIGADOON; best hindquarters:
Of Opposite In Sweeps was CASTLEKEEPS PATIENCE
GOTHAM, a young gorgeous black male who on this occasion
Judith Callender; Best of opposite was
The judge is chosen from a group of experienced breeders, and on that
Regional Specialties, Published in IW WORLD (The Official
sweet veteran CH BLACKWING'S STARKEEPER TEGANN, winner of the best veteran
Wellandport with a truly friendly atmosphere. For Tina Berry the winners were:
He is an expert
Clodagh) Bitch: CUGEIN CRESCENT HERA
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. Regional Specialty began, starting with the Sweepstakes, a competition reserved
CLASS was CH GLENAMADDA INDEPENDENCE DAY, owned and bred by Susan M.L. Rhi'sAegg Of Aran X Ch Glenamadda Starkeeper Clodagh) bred by Jocelyne Gagn and owned by Gagn and
Vanderbilt Of Aerie X Gch Glenamadda Starkeeper Chevonne) bred by Jocelyne
Mangialupi X ChCastlekeeps Steel Magnolia) Bitch: CASTLEKEEPS SCARLET
CANADIAN BRED -Dog: STARKEEPERS DRUMMOND DUNCAN (ChCarrickaneena Tyrconnell X Gch Glenamadda Starkeeper
Brimstone Judgment Day x Ch. beautifully. MAGNOLIA (Will Scarlet Dei Mangialupi X ChCastlekeeps Steel Magnolia); 9-12
She has judged several specialties in USA, Germany,
USA. Ive always considered passions as great emotions that can change and impact
TIPITINA ROSE (Eirian Padraic BrieQuick Draw Marco X Howlins Praline);
Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. Well done Donna! This year, unfortunately my dear friends could not leave Europe, so I decided to undertake this new
Bill Roan Inish X Ch Glenamadda LibertyBelle); 15-18 MONTH - Dog: LONNKYLE
The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association and www.gliwa.org, along with its Board of Directors and Officers,are not responsible for transactions occurring between individuals as a result of information listed in said Registry. day the judge was Mrs Tina Berry
STARKEEPER GRANUAILES GALLEON, STARKEEPER AOIBHEANN AILIS; best head: CH
The others main winners are shown
Pitlochrys Joshua X Tyrconnells Magenta Millifiori) owned by
The first activity was scheduled on Thursday afternoon, September 13. Anything Goes) Bitch: DASH SHANCARRIK AT AERIE (Gladstone Thunder Road X
Specialty overseas, and for that I have to thank the generous hospitality of my