Lanebern Saint Bernards
Breeder, Exhibitor & Championship Show Judge of St Bernards
Also Judge of Bullmastiff & Great Dane
Recent Photos
IR CH Abbotsbury Volcano With Chandlimore - 'Rooney'
Sire: UK CH, International CH, Nordic CH, Luxembourg CH, Belgium CH, Norwegian CH, Swedish CH, Danish CH, WORLD CH 08, Belgium Winner 08, Belgium Winner 07, Norwegian Winner 07 Chandlimore Hold Your Horses
Dam: Abbotsbury Knowitall
Born - 18/06/2006
Hip Score: 11:18 = 29
Rooneys Pedigree
Rooney winning Reserve Top Puppy 2008 at the East Anglian supermatch (Above)
Photo by Carol Ann Johnson
** Rooney is a proven stud dog**
Rooney has won Many 1st places & Best Smooth in Show at Open, Breed Club & General CH Shows. We are delighted to have campaigned him again at the Irish Munster Circuit this year (2011) & gained his IRISH CHAMPION Title
His Daughter 'Lady' is also doing exceptionally well & has gained 5 of the 7 Green Stars needed to become a IR CH also!
Hibernian CH Show (Ireland) - 1st Open Dog class & graded EXCELLENT (Smooth Coat) Res GREEN STAR DOG under Judge Mr T Johnston.
11/09/2009 - ***Rooney wins Limit Dog & Reserve Dog CC at the Richmond CH Show under Judge Mrs Jane Brennan (Brenidge)!***
Due to the IKC now splitting Long & Smooth coats for Judging, We were delighted to be able to attend the Circuit in Ireland again this year with Rooney, he did very well. Here are his results:
22/08/2009 - Tralee CH Show - 1st Open Dog class & graded EXCELLENT (Smooth Coat) Green Star Smooth Dog & Best of Breed (Smooth) under Judge Mr K Johansson (Sweden)
20/08/2009 - Limerick CH Show - 2nd Open Dog class & graded EXCELLENT (Smooth Coat) Res Green Star Smooth under Judge Mrs M Kozlowska (Poland)
18/08/2009 - Killarney CH Show - 1st Open Smooth Dog class & graded EXCELLENT (Smooth Coat). Green Star Smooth Dog & Best of Breed (Smooth) under Judge Mr B Owen (Canada)
**16/08/2009 - Clonmel CH Show - 2nd Open Smooth Dog Graded EXCELLENT (Smooth Coat) - Judge Mr E Wild (Canada)**
15/08/2009 - Navan CH Show - 2nd Open smooth Dog class & graded Very Good (Smooth Coat). under Judge Mrs P Junehall (Sweden)
31/05/2009 - We were delighted to attend the Euro Show this year in Dublin. Rooney was placed 2nd Open Smooth Dog & was graded EXCELLENT. He then won Res CACIB, Res Green Star & Reserve Best of Breed (Smooth) under Spanish Judge Mr Julian Hernandez who was extremely complimentary about our 'Roonster'. Thank you.
29/05/2009 - St Bernard Club of Ireland CH Show - Rooney attended the show & was placed 2nd in Open Smooth Dog graded EXCELLENT & Res Green Star Smooth Dog under Judge Kari Augenstad (Spain)
The above were taken at 2007's Munster Circuit in Ireland when Rooney was just 14months old
***Rooney WINS Reserve Top Puppy 2008 at the East Anglian Supermatch!***
which took place on Sat 1st March 2008 at St Ives, Huntingdon. Mystery Judges were Mrs P Chadwick, Mr D Simpson & Mr J Luscott. (Main Picture at top of page)
***Rooney WINS BEST SMOOTH IN SHOW at the United St Bernard Club Open show under Judge Mr Vic Salt!***
Here are More of 'Rooneys' show accolades! Check his other results HERE
10th February 2007 - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW WINNER!!
at the Isle of Ely Canine Society Open show 2007
17th February 2007 - RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW WINNER
at the National Working & Pastoral Breeds Open show 2007
27th May 2007 - 3rd in the Purina Pro Plan Puppy Dog Stakes
from 24 entries @ Bath CH Show
3rd June 2007 - Best Puppy Dog
at the Southern Counties CH show 2007
10th June 2007 **Best Smooth In Show**
at The South of England St Bernard Club Show 2007 - Liz Dunhill**
13th April 2008 **Best Smooth In Show**
at The United St Bernard Club Show 2008 - Vic Salt**
08th June 2008 **Best Smooth In Show**
at The South Of England St Bernard Club Show 2008 - Glynn Payne**
2nd August 2008 **Best Smooth In Show**
at The English St Bernard Club Show 2008 - Diane Robinson **
4th October 2008 **Best Smooth In Show**
at The Scottish St Bernard Club Championship Show 2008 - Peter Radley
12th October 2008 **Best Smooth In Show**
at The English St Bernard Club Limit Show 2008 - Susan Lodge
(Sanflax)
Rooney came to compete at the Irish Circuit for the first time this year - here are his results & Gradings:-
**Dogs are judged on the FCI system in The Rep of Ireland & Must be given a grade - For an understanding of the 'Grading system' click HERE
The Highest Grade a Puppy can Achieve is VERY PROMISING & the highest an Adult can Achieve is EXCELLENT
18/08/2007 - Navan CH Show - Ireland - 2nd Junior Dog (2 entries) - Mr D Timmins
(Ireland)
FCI Graded **EXCELLENT** Pic 1
19/09/2007 - Clonmel Intl CH Show - Ireland - 2nd Junior Dog (7 Entries) - Mr A Marshak (Israel) -
FCI Graded **EXCELLENT** Pic 2
21/08/2007 - Killarney CH Show - Ireland - 3rd JuniorDog (4 entries) - Mr A Henry (Ireland)
FCI Graded **EXCELLENT** Pic 3
23/08/2007 - Limerick CH Show - Ireland - 1st Junior Dog (5 entries) - Mr R Dempsey (South Africa)
FCI Graded **EXCELLENT** Pic 4
25/08/2007 - Tralee CH Show - Ireland - 1st Junior Dog (3 entries) - Mr D Bolus (USA)
FCI Graded **VERY GOOD** Pic 5
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Rooney is a Large SMOOTH Coated St Bernard & he has joined us from the Abbotsbury Kennels in Suffolk. We are delighted to now co-own him with Tan Nagrecha from the Chandlimore Kennels in Lincolnshire.
We thank Trevor & Norma for such a wonderful lad & we hope that his first show successes will continue.
Since starting his show career, Rooney has qualified many times for CRUFTS 2008 & also qualified with his BEST PUPPY IN SHOW WIN for the East Anglian Supermatch 2008!!
Please keep comming back to see how he progresses.
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