Aust Grand Ch Eireannmada at Harvard (Harvey)

 

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Ch Meadowlarks Energizer (Imp USA) – Eireannmada Irish Whimsy

Date of Birth : 16 March 1993 – 1 February 2005

Tested Clear PRA & CLAD.  Hips Score 3:4

(Frozen Semen available in Aust  & USA)

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(The above picture taken – in the rain! – at age 9 years )

Winning Res DCC & Best Veteran In Show
at Irish Setter Club of Victoria’s 40th Anniversary Championship Show
Judge :  Mr Ian Grant (Ankara Irish Setters)

Harv was very proudly co-owned by David & Gail Cleland & Greg Browne (Eireannmada)

Harvard was a most handsome and elegant aristocrat displaying dignity (with just a hint of humour) at all times. 

In the show ring he was acknowledged as a free-flowing, big moving dog. His legacy is his outline (both head & body) – striking and refined – which most of his progeny inherit.  A long lean headpiece displaying correct planes, brow, chiselling and well-defined occiput was admired by many.

As a Best In Show show dog,  Harv was appreciated by most Gundog & Setter Specialist Judges. He is another of my boys to achieve the honour of being the Irish Setter Club of Victoria’s Dog of the Year for 3 years running – 1998, 1999 & 2000.

As the years pass, we find we are now following the careers of his grandsons and daughters – here in Australia and overseas – in the various categories of dog sport: conformation showing, obedience and agility*

We are fortunate to have frozen semen stored here in Australia and in USA.

18 mth old At Harvard

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CH Meadowlarks Energizer (Imp USA)	AM CH Meadowlarks Vindicator	AM CH Meadowlarks Intrepid	CH Meadowlarks Masterpiece
			CH Meadowlarks Interlude
		CH Meadowlarks Magical Mirage	CH Shawnee Pipedream O’Charlton
			CH Meadowlarks Moonlight Magic
	Meadowlarks Solitare	AM CH Meadowlarks Anticipation	CH Candia Indeed
			CH Tirvelda Meadowlarks Ebbtide
		AM CH Meadowlarks Enchantment	CH Tirvelda Meadowlarks Encore
			Glen Cree Merriment
Eireannmada Irish Whimsy	Eireannmada Wells Fargo	AUST CH & NZ CH Eireannmada Montana	CH Eireannmada Arizona
			Wellgate Wednesday
		Charlton’s Marigold	Courtwood Cavelier
			CH Charlton’s Indeed I Do
	Eireannmada Star Light	Redstone Oakley	NZ CH Ballymoss O’Carrig
			Cornevon Spring Frolic
		CH Eireannmada Hi Jinx	AUST CH & NZ CH Eireannmada Montana
			Eireannmada O’Cashel

Harv was a wonderful showman and did not appreciate being retired (at almost 10) from exhibition.  Frequently we organised “lunchtime shows” where we would let him run around with a few dogs and a judge would always place him first!   He loved the attention…..

THE VETERAN

They say I’m a Veteran as I’m old and grey
but don’t you remember…?  I did have my day

I was a showdog once, so bold and proud
Oh, I can hear it now – the applause of the crowd!

I’m gentle and patient with puppies I see
But of course – aren’t they all sired by me?

The father of Champions, there are a few
Look at my pedigree, grandchildren too

I sleep a lot now, on couch or in sun
and dream of the Shows – and prizes I won

I still love to go out for a ride in the car
Or a walk up the road, long as it’s not too far

My legs are tired and my joints get sore
Hey, Woof!  Who’s that at the doot

And so, as a much loved pet and life-long friend
I have no fear of that fateful end.

(Author Unknown)

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