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News - 2023

Last updated: October 2, 2023

October 2 - Chambersburg Area KC shows

We were entered in the two Chambersburg Area KC shows this past weekend. The Skye entry both days was 0-1-1-1. On Saturday, under judge Ken Kauffman, CH. Finnsky Cooper earned Best of Breed. Best of Opposite Sex went to CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN - “Lacey”. Winners Bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor class went to Gleanntan I Vant To Be Alone - “Greta”. On Sunday, under judge Jerry Lee Howse, CH. Finnsky Cooper earned Best of Breed. Best of Opposite Sex went to CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN - “Lacey”. Winners Bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor class went to Gleanntan I Vant To Be Alone - “Greta”. Lacey also competed in the OH group and she earned a Group 3. We also believe that Lacey earned the final points needed for her Grand Championship title this weekend.

October 2 - Blue Mountain Cluster Shows - September 14 - 17

September 11 - A new photo of Greta

September 11 - Westchester KC Weekend - North Branch Park, Bridgewater, NJ

Judith Tabler Cook had CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN - “Lacey” entered in the three shows at North Branch Park. Lacey was the only Skye entered. She represented the breed well all three days.

September 2, 3 and 4 - Friendship Cluster Shows, Smithfield, OH

August 14 - A new photo of Greta

August 14 - Gleanntan Skyes in Canada

Our friends Jan and Ernie Kowalec have owned Gleanntan Skyes for 50 years this year. They acquired their first Skye, AM & CAN. CH. Gleanntan Going North - “Mardi” from Ben and Donna Dale in June, 1973. Jan and Ernie currently have two Gleanntan Skyes in the show ring in Calgary, Alberta, Canada - 6-year old CAN. CH. Gleanntan Something Special Coming At Ya - “Wiggins” and 3.5-year old Gleanntan Goodness Knows The Dream - “LuLu” (pictured). LuLu and Wiggins recently competed in the four 2023 Summer Classic Dog Shows at Spruce Meadows. Thank you, Jan and Ernie for sending this photo!

August 14 - Penn Ridge KC shows

We had CH. Finnsky Cooper - “Cooper” entered in the Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 Penn Ridge KC shows in Lebanon, PA. Cooper was single-entered. He showed beautifully in the breed ring and in the group ring, earning BOB both days.

August 10 - Official Photos from Steel Valley Cluster - Canfield, Ohio - Skye Terrier Club of America Supported Entry shows

August 7 - Steel Valley Cluster - Canfield, Ohio - Skye Terrier Club of America Supported Entry shows

Two new AKC champions on the same day (New CH. Finnsky Cooper and New CH. Gleanntan Goodness and Light)
Cooper earned BOB two days and Lacey earned BOB two days

Day 1 (August 3) of the Skye Terrier Club of America Supported Entry shows in Canfield, Ohio. Today’s Fort Steuben Kennel Association show had a Skye entry of 1-3-2-1 with one male Special absent under judge Mr. Stephen Dainard from Canada. BEST OF BREED went to CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN - “Lacey” handled by Maida. Winners Dog & Best of Winners (2 points) went to Finnsky Cooper - “Cooper”. This gave Cooper his final points for his AKC championship (pending AKC confirmation). Winners Bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor class went to Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope”. This gave Hope the final points needed for her AKC championship (pending AKC confirmation). It was an extra bonus that Lacey’s owners Judith and Clay Cook were able to watch Lacey earn her big win and compete in the terrier group. 

Day 2 (August 4) of the Skye Terrier Club of America Supported Entry shows in Canfield, Ohio was the Columbiana County KC show. Today’s Skye entry was once again 1-3-2-1 with one male Special absent under judge Connie Clark. We moved Cooper up to BOB but kept Hope in the classes after consulting with the others entered. BEST OF BREED went to Finnsky Cooper - “Cooper” in his first show as an AKC champion. Best of Opposite Sex went to CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN for a 3-point GCH major. Winners Bitch from the Bred by Exhibitor class went to Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope”.

Day 3 (August 5) of the Skye Terrier Club of America Supported Entry shows in Canfield, Ohio was the Beaver County KC show. The Skye entry was 0-3-3-1 with one male Special and one class bitch absent under judge Ms. Majorie J. Underwood. BEST OF BREED went to New CH. Finnsky Cooper - “Cooper” and Best of Opposite Sex went to Judith Tabler Cook’s CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN handled by Maida. In a power-packed terrier group, Cooper made the cut. He showed so nicely today. Photo of Cooper in the group after the intense cut - by Maida Connor.

Day 4 (August 6) of the Skye Terrier Club of America Supported Entry shows in Canfield, Ohio was the Mahoning-Shenango KC show. The Skye entry was 0-2-3-2 with our move ups and one male Special absent under Skye breeder judge Gregory Scott Anderson. BEST OF BREED was awarded to CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN handled beautifully by Maida. Select Dog went to new CH. Finnsky Cooper - “Cooper” and Select Bitch went to New CH. Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” in her first outing as a Special, beautifully handled by our friend Abby Kochan. Abby is well known for her presentation of top-winning Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

July 28 - Mountain Laurel Cluster shows - Bloomsburg

Maida and I had two Skyes entered in the Lackawanna Kennel Club and Bald Eagle KC shows in Bloomsburg, PA on July 31 - August 1. Our entry consisted of class dog Finnsky Cooper - "Cooper" and Bred by Exhibitor bitch Gleanntan Goodness and Light - "Hope". The total Skye entry both days was 1-1-0-0. On Saturday, under judge Joe C. Walton, Cooper earned BOB and then he went on the a Terrier Group 2 behind R.C.’s Wire “Peabo”. There was a total entry of 100 terriers including the #1 terrier in the U.S. (Group 3). On Sunday, under judge Todd Clyde, Cooper earned BOB and then on to a Terrier Group 3 behind R.C.’s Wire and Margery Good’s Sealy, “Stache”. On this day, there was a total terrier entry of 95. With these group placements, Cooper earned AKC championship majors - a 4-point major and a 3-point major respectively. In just 5 shows in the U.S. Cooper is undefeated and now needing just one single point for his title.

July 24 - Nita Nee KC shows

Maida and I had two Skyes entered in the Nita Née Kennel Club shows near State College, PA on July 22-23. Our entry consisted of class dog Finnsky Cooper - "Cooper" and Bred by Exhibitor bitch Gleanntan Goodness and Light - "Hope". The total Skye entry both days was 1-2-0-0. I am pleased to report that on Saturday, "Cooper" earned Best of Breed under judge Jon Cole. Hope was Reserve Winners Bitch. On Sunday, Cooper repeated as Best of Breed. Hope earned Winners Bitch for a point towards her AKC championship (she now needs 2 singles). The judge was Scottish Terrier breeder judge Mr. William de Villeneuve.

July 16 - A new photo of 18-month old “Hope”

Here is a new photo of 18-month old “Hope” - Gleanntan Goodness and Light (CH. Gleanntan Prince Albert x CH. Gleanntan Ocean of Light). Thank you, Maida, for this beautiful photo. All of Maida’s photos are taken on her iPhone and are completely unretouched.

July 9 - National Capital KC - Finnsky Cooper’s U.S. Ring Debut - Terrier Group 4 (5-point major!)

At the National Capital KC show, Finnsky Cooper made his U.S. ring debut under West Highland White Terrier breeder judge Judith White. Cooper earned Best of Breed from the classes. Judith Tabler Cook showed her beautiful girl “Lacey” - CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN and Lacey earned Best of Opposite Sex and they later competed in the Owner Handled group. Maida showed 19-month old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “ Hope”.

In the terrier group, Cooper earned a Terrier Group 4 (from the classes!) under Airedale and Welsh Terrier breeder judge Ms. Lee Steeves. Group 1 went to Margery Good’s Sealy; Group 2 went to Ernesto Lara’s Scottie; Group 3 went to Dana Bryson-Benn’s Kerry.

The win gave Cooper a 5-point major towards his AKC championship title and 78 terriers defeated.

June 29 - Mattaponi KC, Doswell, VA

Judith Tabler Cook had her “Lacey” - CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN entered in the Mattaponi KC show on Thursday, June 29. The Skye entry was 0-0-1-1, the other Skye being a male champion. Lacey earned BOB under judge Linda Reece and then she went on to an Owner-Handled Group 3.

June 19 - Bryn Mawr KC

Maida and I had an enjoyable day with friends at the Bryn Mawr KC show in Ludwigs Corner, PA. Our entry just on Sunday was 17-month old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” competing in the Bred by Exhibitor class. This was Hope’s first outdoor show of her career and her first time back in the ring since April. She showed well and earned Best of Opposite Sex to the male special.

June 5

On June 5, Maida and I welcomed a new member to our Gleanntan family. Two-year-old Finnsky Cooper has joined us from Helsinki, Finland. We are in love with this boy’s strong breed type and his wonderfully sweet temperament. Thank you to our dear friends, Thea Dahlbom and Carina Kitti for entrusting us with Cooper. Cooper will be shown selectively this summer.

May 26 - New photos of 16-month old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope”

May 26 - “Lacey” earns an Owner-Handled Group 1 at the Long Island KC show

Owner Judith Tabler Cook had her girl, CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN entered in the Long Island KC show in Oyster Bay, New York on Sunday, May 21. Lacey earned Best of Breed under judge Kathi Brown. She later went on to an Owner-Handled Group 1 under judge Desmond J. Murphy.

April 29 - 49th Potomac Skye Terrier Club Specialty - Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland

Maida and I had one Skye from our house entered in the 49th Potomac Skye Terrier Club Regional Specialty on Friday, April 21. The specialty judge on Friday was Mrs. Rosalind Kramer with a total Skye entry of 4-3-4-1. Our entry was 15-month old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” entered in the Bred by Exhibitor bitch class. Additional Gleanntan entries were Gleanntan Gold Rush, CA, TKN, - “Juneau” owned by Ashley Burnside and shown by Maida Connor, entered in the Open bitch class, CH. Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN, owned and shown by Judith Tabler Cook entered in Best of Breed and GCHS. Gleanntan’s Sure Shot Greyjoy - “Archer” owned by Antoinelle and Frank Vulpis and shown by Antoinelle also entered in Best of Breed.

We are thrilled to report that Gleanntan Skyes had a successful showing with Archer going BOB, Lacey going Best of Opposite Sex in her first show as a champion. Winners Bitch (3-point major) went to Juneau. This major gave Juneau the final points she needed for her AKC championship. Reserve Winners Bitch went to Hope.

The following day, at the Baltimore County KC show, under judge Bergit Coady-Kabel, the Gleanntan entry included Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” and Gleanntan Gold Rush, CA, TKN, - “Juneau” again shown by Maida and moved up to Best of Breed. Hope earned Winners Bitch & Best of Winners (3-point major) handled by Michael Pesare. Juneau earned Best of Opposite Sex.

On Sunday, at Baltimore County KC show under judge Karen C. Wilson, the Gleanntan entry was just Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope”. Hope again earned Winners Bitch & Best of Winners (3-point major) handled by Michael Pesare. Juneau earned Best of Opposite Sex.

April 6 - Gleanntan Achieves AKC Platinum Breeder of Merit status

March 28 - New Brunswick KC, Edison, NJ

We had 14-month old “Hope” - Gleanntan Goodness and Light entered in the New Brunswick KC show on Friday, March 24. The total Skye entry under judge Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine was 1-2-0-0. The other class female was 2-year-old “Juneau” - Gleanntan Gold Rush, CA, TKN owned and shown by Ashley Burnside. On this day, Hope was awarded Winners Bitch and then she went on to Best of Breed for 2 points.

March 22 - 14-month old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope”

March 19 - Celtic Classic Shows - York, PA

We had two of our Skyes entered in three of the Celtic Classic Shows. We had 2-year-old CH. Gleanntan My Fair Lady - “Ellie” entered in her first shows since she completed her AKC championship five months ago at Hatboro II on Montgomery Weekend, 2022. We also had 14-month-old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” entered in the Bred by Exhibitor Adult class all three days. The Skye entry on Friday was 2-2-2-1 with one male special absent. On Saturday and Sunday, the Skye entry was 1-3-2-1 with one male special absent.

On Friday, at the York KC show under judge Chris Levy, Hope earned Winners Bitch from the BBE class for 2 points. Ellie was Select Bitch.

On Saturday, at the Delaware County KC show, under judge Carolyn A. Herbel, Hope won the BBE class and then went on to Winners Bitch, handled by Michael. Hope then went on to Best of Winners, and Best of Breed for a 3-point major!, handled by Maida. Ellie was Select Bitch. The photo below was taken by a friend who was attending her very first dog show. #2 in the lineup is Ellie and #4 in the lineup is Hope.

On Sunday, at the Delaware County KC show, under judge Terry L, Berrios, Hope was #3 of 3 bitches. Ellie was Select Bitch.

March 12 - Gleanntan Look At Me At Partisky - “Ada” at Crufts

On Saturday, March 11, Skye Terriers were judged at Crufts - the largest dog show in the world and the most important show of the year in the UK. The show featured a lovely entry of 58 Skyes. We were thrilled to receive word from Simon Whincup that his girl "Ada" - 22-month old Gleanntan Look At Me At Partisky (GCHS. Linum the Juggler x GCH. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2) won her class (Limit Bitch class). Below is a brief video sent by Simon. The video shows Ada moving so nicely with a loose lead and soft hands of Simon. Well done, Simon!!

February 22 - Photos of Lacey - Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN

February 20 - President’s Day Nursing Home Visit

Today's President's Day holiday offered a day off from work. We were invited to participate in a Chambersburg KC group visit to a local nursing home. I joined the group with two freshly bathed and groomed Skye Terrier good-will ambassadors - 10.5-year old "Dexter" - GCHS. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker and 22-month old "Ellie" - CH. Gleanntan My Fair Lady. We started our visit in the community room where about 20 residents visited with the Skyes and 5 other dogs. Then we went in smaller groups to the second floor memory unit where we were enthusiastically welcomed by about 30 residents sitting in chairs outside of their rooms. Dexter and Ellie could not have been better behaved - they loved the attention. I explained to our hosts that all they had to do was rub Dexter's head and behind his ears and he would settle in for an extended visit. Ellie was her usual happy self - always happy to receive attention. I brought copies of the Potomac Piper newsletter and our Skye brochure for the residents. Thank you to Suzanne Benchoff for the invitation!

February 20 - Maryland KC - Back-to-Back Majors for Lacey - New Champion Title

We had quite an exciting weekend at the Maryland KC show. Our entry both days consisted of a Bred by Exhibitor entry - 13-month old Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” shown by me and an Open class girl 3-year old Gleanntan Sure Good Solace, CGC, TKN - Lacey” owned by Judith Tabler Cook and shown by Maida. The total Skye entry was 1-3-1-0. On Saturday, the judge was Dr. John V. Ioia. Maida handled Lacey to Winners Bitch and then all the way to Best of Breed from the classes for a 3-point major!! Reserve Winners Bitch went to Hope with lovely compliments from our judge. On Sunday, the judge was Roz Kramer as our originally scheduled judge had taken ill. The result on Sunday was the same - WB/BOW/BOB to Lacey for her second 3-point major and RWB to Hope.

Pending AKC confirmation, Lacey completed the requirements for her AKC championship. She is Gleanntan’s 130th champion.

February 8 - Six Gleanntan Skyes Participate in the 2023 AKC Meet the Breeds Event in NYC

What a wonderful day we had at the 2023 AKC Meet the Breeds event at the Javits Center in New York City. Once again this year, the Skye Terrier Club of America participated in the AKC Meet the Breeds event. Our Skye representatives were as follows: 10.5-year old Dexter, 4-year old Albert, 3-year old Cami, 21-month old litter sisters, Juneau and Ellie and 1-year old Hope. Based on my observations the crowds were as large as the last time this event was held in 2020. The lovely “I Just Met a Skye Terrier” glossy, round stickers that we created for the kids were a big hit!

Thanks to Sue Chandler, Lynne Kuczynski Veazie and Ashley Burnside for all your help!

Below are photos taken by Maida Connor.

Highest praise for the Skye team:

BIS GCHS. Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker - “Dexter” - age 10.5
CH. Gleanntan Prince Albert - “Albert” - age 4
CH. Gleanntan Across the Sea - “Cami” - age 3
CH. Gleanntan My Fair Lady - “Ellie” - age 21 months
Gleanntan Gold Rush, CA, TKN - “Juneau” - age 21 months
Gleanntan Goodness and Light - “Hope” - age 12 months

January 7-8 - Back-to-Back 3-Point Majors for Juneau

Ashley Burnside had her 21-month-old Gleanntan Gold Rush, CA, TKN - “Juneau” (MBISS GCHS. Linum the Juggler x GCH. Gleanntan Gottaluvme2) entered in the two Merrimack Valley KC shows in West Springfield, MA. The Skye entry both days was 0-4-0-0. At the Saturday show, under judge Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus, Juneau earned Winners Bitch, Best of Breed for a 3-point major and she was OH BOB. Later in the day, she went on to an Owner Handler Group 4. At the Sunday show, under judge Mr. Ken J. Murray, Juneau earned Winners Bitch, Best of Breed for a second 3-point major and she was OH BOB.

Introducing Gleanntan’s new website! This website was started just over one year ago - at about the same time that singelton pup “Hope” was born. The site was created entirely in Squarespace. The original Gleanntan website went live in June, 2002 - over 20 years ago. For nearly every year in the past 20+ years, the site was updated with the activities of Gleanntan. Over 20 years of content has been brought over from the original website to this new site. We hope that you enjoy visiting!