Specialty Judge – Lynn M. Simon

Enamored with Irish Wolfhounds since the age of nine, my first hound came from Keystone Kennels in 1976, followed by three from Meadowbrook and Killybracken.

I visited the UK in 1979, visiting the kennels of Sulhamstead, Brabyns, Solstrand, Outhwaite, Eaglescrag, Bokra, Petasmeade, Edeyrn, Witchesbroom and Seplecur.

Gordon Crane, Mrs. Nagle, and Joel Samaha
were my mentors. My foundation stock was carefully chosen from Meadowbrook, Sulhamstead, Witchesbroom and Seplecur. My first litter was born in 1981.

I co-founded two kennels: Stoneybrook, which, from 1976 to 2001 had 31 champions in several countries; and Rockhart, with 14.

My hounds have won four IWCA national specialties, two IWCC national specialties, and many regional specialties in both countries, and 16 Best of Breeds at Locust Grove shows.

I have exported/imported dogs to the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. My hounds, owned by Shelley Hood, have been top IW in ASFA and LGRA multiple years. At one time, I had seven specialty winning hounds in my kennel with three living here currently.

Since 1992, I have judged specialties in Canada, including the national specialty, and in the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Ireland, plus regional specialties in the U.S. I will judge the national specialties in Norway and Sweden in 2018.

I am a 40-year member of the IWCA, an IWCC member, and Northstar. I cofounded the Midwest Irish Wolfhound Association, which sponsored matches for 17 years, including conformation, coursing and educational events. I am an IWCA judge’s mentor and presenter.

My hounds are known for their type, soundness of temperament/gait, and strength.
Published – IWCA

Sweepstakes Judge – Donna Tomson **CHANGE**

I have been involved with Irish Wolfhounds since 1985, and bred my first litter under the now permanently registered “Castlekeep” in 2002.
 
Since that time, I have bred and raised fourteen litters.  

 My hounds have consistently excelled both on the field and in the conformation ring, taking top honors in both venues with multiple dogs.  

I have had many capable mentors and am very proud of what I have produced. I care about this breed, I am quick to compliment the efforts of other breeders, and I always lend a hand if I am able. I am never too busy to educate and I am fiercely protective of our breed. My journey has taken me all over the world and I have met so many wonderful people.

Thank you for the opportunity to judge your sweepstakes. I am looking forwatd to getting my hands on your wonderful puppies!