Eng/Irish Ch Erindale Triston *05.07.1974

By Erindale O’Leary/Ch E. Grand Duchess.

Grey brindle. He and his litter sister Tasha came as a bit of a shock as babies to realize they were “Woolie” coated. A FIRST for us. A very strange fault to get your head round initially and such a GLARING one! Even as a very young puppy Triston was undoubtedly outstanding and I don’t mean due to his coat! A lot of heart searching went on here and in the end due to his otherwise undeniable virtue and potential promise, he was kept. His sister was kept for a time, very shapely, pretty girl, later went out to Italy. If you looked past his coat, here was a dog of great quality and style and immense merit, perfectly balanced with sound conformation. Tall, well boned, great feet and front legs into a wonderful front assembly,  long strong neck with perfect set and long back, deep chest and good tuck up, level bite, not scissor, very well angulated rear, super quality in head and a very eye catching hound with size, masculinity yet elegant with great “Presence” .Contours of which flowed and perfectly sculptured. Long time maturing and developing but his frame was there from the start. Despite the obvious fault he had he was a hit in the show ring and became a big success as a youngster. However, due to his “Star” qualities, I think he was wrapped up in cotton wool a bit too much and could have been a  “Hardier” dog than he was….all be it for me to criticize such an outstanding hound that achieved so much! Also due to the fact he was shown more than most, I feel he lost out in some ways and dampened his “Spirit” a little compared to his kennel mates. He then met with a nasty accident where he was injured and sciatic nerve severely damaged, he was off his legs for quite a time but despite all the odds, did make it back after a lot of effort and painstaking work, returned to the ring where his success continued. He did however have spells where he would short stride on his affected leg when tired or had been sitting around for long periods i.e.: traveling but non the less his achievements were credible indeed, winning 20 CC’s, a very successful show dog . A really loyal and loving fellow and a truly worthy sire . A very special and splendid hound. Progeny include E. Trident of Corniman. Int Ch E. Toledo Prince. Aust Ch E. Trader Prince , Ch E. Lady Sacha, E. Treanna.E. Empress of Gledstone. USA Ch E. Beauchamp of Triston, Ch E. Clarion of Finloren.Ch Finloren Hogan. Ch Finloren Hester of Yansukhim. Finloren Hannah of Culvercroft.Ch. Sanctuary Flora of Erindale. Sanctuary The Bard of Erindale .Erindale Claire.Ch Erindale Callan of Finloren .Eng/Ir Ch Kellybourne Pilot at Ballalyn. Ch Owenmore Blanchefleur. Erindale Grand Master. Telgar Seton. Telgar Sayers. Junavale Hibernia. Moll Machie Joy of Erindale. E. Lady Day .F Ch E. . Nano. Int DBL Ch E. Lorimar. E. Cara of Caradhras. SN Ch E.Gaylen. D Ch E Sadie.

Erindale Mollie * 2nd Oct 1974

By Erindale O’Leary/Brid of Ballytobin.

Red brindle, smaller cast, good rib and solid bodied, neat and sound, pretty head Good front with width too, little straight in stifle but true . She was kept and had only one litter, two pups but dog was stillborn, leaving  Erindale Solo, born 9th Oct 1977 a bitch, red brindle, much longer cast than her mother and bigger, solid all through, good overall angulations, could have been better in front but a strong bitch and lovely personality, her sire was Brabyns Gog Ma Gog.

Marnie of Erindale born 25^th Jan 1976 bought in as puppy by It Ch Sulhamstead Master/ Clancy Maid of Dingley. Marnie was dark, tall and workmanlike, solid all through and good sort but a little high at rear. Strong, no frills but honest and tough, a more angulated front needed but functional enough. She produced  Erindale Grand Master and USA Ch Erindale Beauchamp of Triston born29th Oct 1978, sired by Eng/Ir Ch Erindale Triston. 

Erindale Grand Master, born 29.10.1978 (Erindale Triston x Erindale Marnie) was another favorite of mine, fabulous character, many of his sire’s virtues and his dams. Great proportions and conformation. He went to join the Brachan hounds at around 3 yrs.

Erindale Barbarella born 29^th July 1975 by Jason of Sunningdale/ Ballykelly Shanlaragh.

Wheaten, strong boned, plainer but expressive face, good body and proportions, fair to moderately angulated, not outstanding but no disgrace either, very fit and dearest nature, good body form. Dam of Erindale Traveller and E. Lady Day.

Ch Erindale Saragh born 9^th July 1976 by Erindale Adam/ Ch E. Bernice. Very much out of the same mould as her mother yet with distinctive overtones of her father and the qualities of both. .Litter sister to Saxon, Ch E. Phelan and E. Louise of Hydebeck. Saragh later produced Aust Ch Erindale Madigan of Kilrain and E. Elaine by Sanctuary the Bard of Erindale.

Erindale Melody Queen born 20^th March 1978

by Erindale Adam/ Ch Erindale Grand Duchess.

Light grey brindle, average size, medium length, good angulations and conformation. Sound, well bodied and brisket, rib, nice type, good finer points, overall quality girl. Litter sister to E. Harmony Queen, only these two in the litter. Melody Queen dam of B CH Erindale Lady Bruge.

Ambassador Elsa of Erindale

came to join us at about a year.

Born 30th April 1978 by Sanctuary Lugard.

Ch E. Lady Sacha, born 14.05.1976

Out of Erindale Triston and Erindale Princess.

Wheaten, very feminine and elegant quality girl. Lovely shape and balance, easy flowing movement.