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In 1927, the first Irish Wolfhound Club of America Specialty Show was held in conjunction with the Westminster Kennel Club in New York, NY. For the years of 1943 through 1945, members were deeply involved in World War II activities, so it was not until 1946 that the specialty resumed and was held in Katonah, NY. Since then, our club show has been held in various locations throughout the country.
Below you will find pictures and pedigrees of the Best of Breed winners of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America Specialty Shows and plenty more. We hope you enjoy this trip through the years.
Best of Breed: GCH PINEHURST EVITA OF TARYN
DOB August 12, 2020. Bitch
Breeder, Karen Catov-Goodell & Brenda & Gary Fairbanks.
Owner, Karen Catov-Goodell.

Best of Breed: NIGHTWINGS ON FIRE AT ROCKHART
DOB February 26, 2021. Bitch
Breeder: Joel M Mattson/Wendy J Mattson.
Owner: Lynn Simon|Joel Mattson.

Best of Breed: GCH R NOBLE NASCH
DOB July 11, 2018. Dog
Breeder, Joseph & Kathy Roland.
Owner, Joseph & Kathy Roland.

Best of Breed: CH TALIESIN'S BE'RIN
DOB October 7, 2017. Bitch
Breeder: Donna & David Smith.
Owner: Donna & David Smith.

Best of Breed: QUID WARWICK OF AERIE
DOB January 10, 2019. Bitch
Breeder: Mr. Doug Marx/Ms. Amy Benjamin.
Owner: Doug Marx/Amy Benjamin/& A. & D. St Clair.

Best of Breed: CH LONNKYLE TRAVELLER
DOB October 11, 2014. Dog
Breeder: Lloyd J Simmons.
Owner: Lloyd J Simmons.

Best of Breed: CH O'LUGH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
DOB February 10, 2014. Dog
Breeder: Andrea & Michael Dormady.
Owner: Andrea & Michael Dormady.

Best of Breed: NIGHTWING'S SILENCER
DOB February 5, 2013. Dog
Breeder: Joel & Wendy Mattson.
Owner: Joel Mattson.

Best of Breed: GCHB PINEHURST STUART
DOB February 27, 2012. Dog
Breeder: Karen Catov-Goodell.
Owner: Karen Catov-Goodell.

Best of Breed: CH HOUND HILL VALE OF AERIE
DOB October 7, 2011. Bitch
Breeder: Donna Brown PhD & Doug Marx & Amy Benjamin.
Owner: Donna Brown PhD & Doug Marx & Amy Benjamin.

Best of Breed: CH SHELLANE BRANIFF
DOB May 21, 2010. Dog.
Breeder: Maria Lubera & Claire Morrison.
Owner: Maria Lubera.
Best of Breed: CH Hound Hill Valley of Aerie
DOB December 17, 2007. Bitch.
Breeder: Doug Marx & Amy Benjamin.
Owner: Donna Brown, Doug Marx & Amy Benjamin.

Best of Breed: CH Kellykerry Peggy Sue of Aerie
DOB October 15, 2006. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner: Glenn H Myer.
Best of Breed: CH Kellykerry Emmit of Aerie
DOB October 15, 2006. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Glenn H Myer.
Best of Breed: CH Kerryarc Fast Cars
DOB May 13, 2005. Dog.
Breeder: Mandy Tyler, Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
Owner: Carson Collier, Chandler Tyler & Mandy Tyler.

Best of Breed: CH Kellykerry Emmit of Aerie
DOB October 15, 2006. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Glenn H Myer.

Best of Breed: Kerryarc Fast Cars
DOB May 13, 2005. Dog.
Breeder: Mandy Tyler, Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin.
Owner: Mandy Tyler & Carson Collier.

Best of Breed: Erinwood Mueslix
DOB April 2, 2005. Bitch.
Breeder: Miriam Couto and Pamela Paloma.
Owner: Pamela & James Paloma.

Best of Breed: CH KellyKerry Rinn of Eagle
DOB December 3, 2001. Dog.
Breeder: Glenn Myer and Samuel Evans Ewing III.
Owner: Dane E St Clair & Audrey St Clair.

Best of Breed: CH Stoneybrook Rockhart Rebecca
DOB December 19, 2000. Bitch.
Breeder: Lynn Simon and Judy Simon.
Owner: Christiana Hartenstein & Lynn Simon.

Best of Breed: CH Arannwood Viking
DOB March 29, 1999. Dog.
Breeder: George Adams, Jr.
Owner: George Adams & Pam Paloma.

Best of Breed: CH Oxmoon Brogan of Limerick
DOB April 22, 2001. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Linda & Jamie Souza.

Best of Breed: CH Xanux von der Oelmühle
DOB February 10. 1995. Dog.
Breeder: Jürgen Rosner and Jürgen Pappenfuss.
Owner: David & Donna Smith.

Best of Breed: CH Erinwood Chemaine of Eagle
DOB July 15, 1997. Bitch.
Breeder: S.E. Ewing III, A. Tweer and P. Paloma.
Owner: Pam & Jim Paloma.

Best of Breed: CH Brimstone Briagh
DOB February 13, 1996. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Laurie & Loren Morris & S. Hedman.

Best of Breed: CH Bokra Stoneybrook Jeopardy
DOB March 1, 1996. Bitch.
Breeder: K. Coleman and S.A. Surrell.
Owner: Judith A. & Lynn M. Simon, MD.

Best of Breed: Glendorling Minstrel
DOB June 18, 1996. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Peter & Kathy Wilson.

Best of Breed: Demage Hocus Pocus
DOB July 31, 1994. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner: Danielle Renaud & Germaine McNeil.

Best of Breed: Stoneybrook Konjur
DOB June 6, 1994. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Judith A. & Lynn Simon, MD.

Best of Breed: CH Starkeeper Coolabah Jezebel
DOB April 5, 1993. Bitch.
Breeder: Jocelyne Ivanovskis.
Owner: J. Ivanovskis & Linda Carter.

Best of Breed: CH Triumph's Braun of Galway
DOB July 27, 1992. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: James & Susan Henke.

Best of Breed: CH Fitzarran Jubal
DOB November 25, 1986. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: William & Betty K. Deemer.

Best of Breed: Marumac Elizabeth
DOB February 12, 1989. Bitch.
Breeder: Mary McBryde Simmons.
Owner: Mary McBryde Simmons.

Best of Breed: CH Fitzarran Jade
DOB November 25, 1986. Bitch.
Breeder: William and Betty Deemer.
Owner: J. Carswell & W. & B. Deemer.

Best of Breed: CH Karn's Fion Mac Rua of Eagle
DOB January 7, 1987. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Jacqueline Karpinski & Samuel Evans Ewing, 3rd.

Best of Breed: Witchesbroom Berwyck Uther
DOB November 26, 1987. Dog.
Breeders: Sheila Kemp and Joel Samaha
Owners: Gretchen Bernardi and Sheila Kemp

Best of Breed: CH Marcmora Fame's Odyessy
DOB October 4, 1985. Dog.
Breeders/Owners: WJ and SL Peacy

Best of Breed: CH Kingsland Song
DOB April 10, 1984. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner: Phillippa Crowe Neilson

Best of Breed: CH Sharbo Gunther
DOB August 26, 1981. Dog.
Breeders: Bob and Sharon Gilb and J MacKimm
Owners: Bob and Sharon Gilb

Best of Breed: CH Brandy Whine Morah of Eagle
DOB November 24, 1981. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner: Anne C. Tweer
Best of Breed: CH Aodh Harp of Eagle
DOB October 26, 1980. Dog.
Breeders: Margaret Sue Dexter and Samuel Evans Ewing 3rd
Owner: Samuel Evans Ewing 3rd

Best of Breed: Piuratan Priscilla
DOB February 4, 1981. Bitch.
Breeders: W Sullivan and Shirley A Pfarrer
Owners: W Sullivan and Shirley A Pfarrer and Samuel Evans Ewing 3rd

Best of Breed: CH Redtop's Eirena
DOB June 23, 1977. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner Rosemary Wortman

Best of Breed: Magmellan Fitzwilliam Avoca
DOB May 1, 1977. Dog.
Breeder: Mrs AJ DeVilliers
Owner: Mrs Wm R Morrison

Best of Breed: Redtop's Eirena
DOB June 23, 1977. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner Rosemary Wortman

Best of Breed: CH Wild Isle Warlock
DOB April 1, 1973. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Jill R Bregy.

Best of Breed: Meadowbrook Sir Lancelot
DOB December 4, 1976. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Joel Samaha.

Best of Breed: CH Powerscourt Shanahan
DOB June 10, 1973. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F Powers.

Best of Breed: CH Wild Isle Warlock
DOB April 1, 1973. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Jill R Bregy.

Best of Breed: CH Wild Isle Warlock
DOB April 1, 1973. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Jill R Bregy.

Best of Breed: Wild Isle Warlock
DOB April 1, 1973. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Jill R Bregy.

Best of Breed: Kihone Mearose of Cu
DOB June 24, 1968. Bitch.
Breeder: Mrs. Rosalie Graham Fox.
Owner: Miss F. J. McGregor.

Best of Breed: CH Broughshane of Eagle
DOB March 21, 1969. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Samuel Evans Ewing III.

Best of Breed: CH Ballykelly Powerscourt Tomas
DOB November 13, 1967. Dog.
Breeder: Miss Sheelagh Seale.
Owner: Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Powers.

Best of Breed: CH Deric of Kihone
DOB October 21, 1966. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Miss F. J. McGregor.

Best of Breed: CH Annalea of Nendrum
DOB July 29, 1965. Bitch.
Breeder: Miss N. Twyman.
Owner: Miss Celeste W. Hutton.

Best of Breed: CH Caragahoolie O'Killybracken
DOB August 31, 1964. Dog.
Breeder: Mrs. F. Philip Hunt.
Owner: Killybracken Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Ballykelly Colin
DOB December 7, 1963. Dog.
Breeder: Miss Sheelagh Seale.
Owner: Mrs. H. Sheppard Musson.

Best of Breed: CH Hillaway's Padraic of Eagle
DOB April 8, 1960. Dog.
Breeders: Miss Helen Dalton & Miss Catherine Cram.
Owner: Samuel Evans Ewing III.

Best of Breed: CH Deweylimm of Kihone
DOB May 26, 1961. Bitch.
Breeder: Ann P. Dewey.
Owner: F. J. McGregor.

Best of Breed: Killybracken Hanna of Cu
DOB April 9, 1962. Bitch.
Breeder: Mrs. Rosalie Graham (Fox).
Owner: Killybracken Kennel.

Best of Breed: Sulhamstead Mars of Riverlawn
DOB August 6, 1959. Dog.
Breeders: Mrs. F. Nagle & Miss M. Clark.
Owner: Mrs. Peter Van Brunt.

Best of Breed: CH Greysarge Cristel's Corrigan
DOB October 29, 1958. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Miss Celeste W. Hutton.

Best of Breed: Greysarge Cristel's Corrigan
DOB October 29, 1958. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Miss Celeste W. Hutton.

Best of Breed: CH Sulhamstead Matador of Killybracken
DOB August 29, 1956. Dog.
Breeders: Mrs. F. Nagle & Mrs. M. Clark.
Owner: Killybracken Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Brogan of Hillway
DOB June 8, 1955. Dog.
Breeder/Owners: Helen Dalton & Catherine Cram.

Best of Breed: CH Sweet Kathy of Kilrain
DOB August 27, 1955. Bitch.
Breeder: Elmer V. Kenneally.
Owner: Mrs. Mary E. Britcher.

Best of Breed: CH Sweet Kathy of Kilrain
DOB August 27, 1955. Bitch.
Breeder: Elmer V. Kenneally.
Owner: Mrs. Mary E. Britcher.

Best of Breed: CH Tralee of Ambleside
DOB April 1, 1951. Bitch.
Breeder: Robert C. Ewing.
Owner: Charles H. Morse, Jr.

Best of Breed: CH Tralee of Ambleside
DOB April 1, 1951. Bitch.
Breeder: Robert C. Ewing.
Owner: Charles H. Morse, Jr.
Best of Breed: CH Tralee of Ambleside
DOB April 1, 1951. Bitch.
Breeder: Robert C. Ewing.
Owner: Charles H. Morse, Jr.

Best of Breed: CH Cragwood Barney O'Shea
DOB March 12, 1949. Dog.
Breeder: Mrs. Norwood B. Smith.
Owner: Mrs. Peter Van Brunt.

Best of Breed: CH Cragwood Barney O'Shea
DOB March 12, 1949. Dog.
Breeder: Mrs. Norwood B. Smith.
Owner: Mrs. Peter Van Brunt.

Best of Breed: CH Finn MacCooL of Edgecliff
DOB March 21, 1948. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Thomas B. Wanamaker Jr.

Best of Breed: Patrick of Ballytobin
DOB March 13, 1949. Dog.
Breeder: Dr. R. J. May.
Owner: Joseph A. Coll.

Best of Breed: Ballymac of Boroughbury
DOB February 8, 1948. Dog.
Breeder: Mrs. E. T. James.
Owner: Joseph A. Coll.

Best of Breed: CH Killary of Ambleside
DOB June 10, 1943. Dog.
Breeder: Alma J. Starbuck.
Owner: Charles D. Burrage Jr.

Best of Breed: CH Killary of Ambleside
DOB June 10, 1943. Dog.
Breeder: Alma J. Starbuck.
Owner: Charles D. Burrage Jr.
Best of Breed: Barn Hill Hilda
DOB July 30, 1943. Bitch.
Breeder: Dorothea H. Paine.
Owner: Paul F. Paine.

Best of Breed: CH Sulhamstead Flute
DOB December 23, 1937. Bitch.
Breeder: Mrs. F. Nagle.
Owner: Miss F. J. McGregor.

Best of Breed: CH Sulhamstead Flute
DOB December 23, 1937. Bitch.
Breeder: Mrs. F. Nagle.
Owner: Miss F. J. McGregor.

Best of Breed: Shanneen of Chilton
DOB October 30, 1938. Bitch.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Spencer Nauman.

Best of Breed: Dark Desha of Ambleside
DOB July 5, 1935. Bitch.
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. L. O. Starbuck.
Owner: Whipporwill Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Halcyon Alannah of Ambleside
DOB January 11, 1937. Bitch.
Breeder: Mrs. Alma J. Starbuck.
Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Felix of Boyer Ranch
DOB April 1, 1935. Dog.
Breeder/ Owner: Mrs. J. St. Aubyn Boyer.

Best of Breed: CH Croughill of Ouborough
DOB April 26, 1930. Dog.
Breeder: J. V. Rank.
Owner: Walter F. Roehrs.

Best of Breed: Felixstowe Kilcully Halcyon
DOB September 12, 1929. Dog.
Breeder: T. H. Hudson.
Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: Felixstowe Kilcully Halcyon
DOB September 12, 1929. Dog.
Breeder: T. H. Hudson.
Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Halcyon Baronet
DOB June 3, 1930. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Halcyon Baronet
DOB June 3, 1930. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: ChuLainn Rajah Halcyon
DOB December 26, 1926. Dog.
Breeder: R. C. Hartland Rowe & Mrs. D. le Bennet.
Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Cragwood Ballybilly
DOB January 1, 1929. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Norwood B Smith.

Best of Breed: CH Felixstowe Kilfree Halcyon
DOB February 13, 1927. Bitch.
Breeder: T Bolton.
Owner: Halcyon Kennel.

Best of Breed: CH Cragwood The O'Toole
DOB February 3, 1925. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Norwood B Smith.

Best of Breed: Wilton Wood Kilbarry
DOB February 28, 1923. Dog.
Breeder/Owner: Mrs. Norwood B Smith.