MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

This page is for IWCA members to share the great news of new titles earned by their dogs, as well as other milestones. We also welcome news of IWs who act as Therapy Dogs and serve as ambassadors for the breed in other public education venues,

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Eirian Majestic Murphy, MC, JOR, CGC, TT

Call Name: Murphy
DOB: January 18, 2005
Sire: Wolf Tone Ryan
Dame: Caithness Ruby Saoirse
Breeders: Jack and Mary Ellen Shriver
Owners: Robin and Chris Coen

On April 5, 2008, on a beautiful day at North Branch Park in NJ at the IWAGS Lure Coursing Trial, Murphy achieved his Master Courser title almost two years to the day that he garnered his JC title.

It was a momentous occasion for his loving owners and breeders, but for Murphy, it was just another wonderful day in which he got to go lure coursing. A happy courser, Murphy has finished in the AKC Top 5 for Irish Wolfhounds for two straight years running and in the ASFA Top 20 Irish Wolfhounds in 2007.

Always up for the chase, he earned his JOR title in NOTRA in November 2007 and is working towards his GRC title in LGRA.

When not running, Murphy can be seen with his sister on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York performing in the opera Lucia di Lammermoor.

Stoneybrook Peridot

Call Name: Dottie

DOB: August 6, 2006

Breeder: Judy Simon

Owners: Judy Simon and Mike Ferris

ASFA Field Trial - Tuesday, April 8th - 1st, Open and BEST OF BREED

FC Taliesin's Wizard of Wideview, SC

Call Name: Jack

DOB: Feb 22, 2006

Sire: Ch Taliesin's Llenlleagwg, CGC (Merlin)

Dam: Wolf Tone Bonne Louise

Breeders: Donna and David Smith

Owners: David and Margie Milne and Donna Smith

On April 6, 2008 Jack won his AKC Lure coursing title and his Senior Courser on the same day, finishing in only four trials. He received 4 majors (two of them 5 point majors) and 4 Best of Breeds, including a Best in Field. The photo is Jack getting his JC title in October '07 at the IWAGS trial in NJ.

The second photo is of Jack winning the Am-bred class at the IWAGS Specialty in October '07 with his breeder & co-owner Donna Smith handling. Jack also has a 3 point major in conformation out of the Novice class which he received at 20 months of age.

Jack at IWAGS 2007 - AmBred 1st place

FC Eirian Graceful Beauty, FCh, MC, RN, GRC, JOR, CGC, TT, VC

Call Name: Gracie
Born: January 18, 2005
Sire: Wolf Tone Merlyn
Dam: Caithness Ruby Saoirse
Breeders: Mary Ellen and Jack Shriver
Owners: Chris and Robin Coen

On October 13, 2007, this very athletic 2 year old passed her Temperament Test qualifying her for the IWCA Versatility Certificate well before her third birthday.

The fast and agile hound quickly obtained championship titles in AKC and ASFA lure coursing. Showing her prowess as a champion lure courser, Gracie won the Open Stake at the IWCA National Specialty in Texas in April 2007, won Best of Breed and finalist at the AKC National Lure Coursing Championships in North Carolina in October 2007 and is a four time Best in Field winner. Showcasing her phenomenal speed, Gracie has also garnered the LGRA GRC championship. She has also completed her NOTRA JOR title and was only hampered by the lack of trials to further her Oval Track Racing career. A very competitive hound, Gracie easily obtained her Rally Novice title, going three for three in her entered trials, and ending her third trial with a second place finish all without any obedience training. She easily completed her CGC certification

Truly a "performance" dog, Gracie and her brother Murphy, have performed in the Metropolitan Opera's Lucia di Lammermoor in New York City for 10 sold out performances in 2007 and 2008 including the Opera House's Opening Night Gala which was viewed on the jumbotrons in New York's Times Square. Meeting and greeting the crowds before the event in Lincoln Center, both hounds have proven a wonderful ambassador to the breed. Both hounds were featured in the New York Daily News for their performance. Gracie has also done numerous print work including shots for Ralph Lauren Fashion.

Gracie is an incredible Irish Wolfhound, surpassing all expectations. Also known as the Golden Girl and Super G, Gracie has two very proud owners and a very happy breeder.

Gracie running for field at the Nationals

Murphy & Gracie on stage at the Metropolitan Opera

O'Berry's Dublin My Pleasure
UD, RAE, JC, NJP, CGC

Call Name: Dublin
Born: Sept 7, 2003
Sire: CH Sharalot's Tanks-A-Lot
Dam: U-CD Lady Erin O'Berry CDX, RAE, JC, AX, OAP, OAJ, OJP, FFX-AP, FFX-AG, VC, CGC, TDI, 2006 AKC-Eukanuba Agility Invitee (Also earned 1 UD leg, Field Major Ptd, MACH pointed, 3 MX legs, 1 AXJ leg)

Breeder/Owner: Kimberly Berry DVM

On July 1, 2007, Dublin completed his Utility Dog (UD) title, becoming only the 9th IW in AKC history and the first since 1993 to earn this title. He did so in fine style with 2 first places and one 3rd place at all breed obedience trials. His first leg was earned with a 191 (out of 200) to take 1st place in a class of 18. He finished the title at 3 years, 9 months and 24 days of age, making him one of the youngest (if not THE youngest) IW to earn the title. In addition, he earned the 3 required legs in only 5 trials - the average estimated number of trials to finish this title is 20, regardless of breed!

Dublin has always been a stellar obedience performer. His first IWCA Nationals at 8 months of age, he paired up with his dam, Erin, to win the obedience brace class and placed 2nd in Pre-Novice in 2004. He returned to Nationals in 2005 to complete his CD while winning High in Trial. The journey from CD to UD title was only 25 1/2 months while it was only 10 months between his CDX and his UD titles.

After earning his UD, Dublin completed his RAE (Rally Advanced Excellent) title. He and Erin were among the 3 IW to earn the RN (Rally Novice) title the first weekend it was offered by AKC (Jan 1 & 2, 2005). Meanwhile Erin became the 2nd IW To earn the RAE and Dublin became the 3rd - making them the first (and so far ONLY) parent -offspring pair to earn this title. He then followed up by finishing his JC title the next weekend.

Dublin loves competing and is a real crowd pleaser. He has since earned his first leg towards his UDX (Utility Dog Excellent), a title that has never been earned by an Irish Wolfhound. He is also looking forward to getting back into agility. He is a great example of how versatile an IW can be and has been a great ambassador for the breed at all breed trials.

Dublin earning a leg towards his NJP

Dublin competing in LGRA at 2005 IWCA - finished 7th

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