Silverwood 2007 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
| The Bull Terrier Club of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional club in America. It was founded on May 17th, 1926. Our Original President was the late William Kendrick, a prominent man and the Nephew of the Mayor of Philadelphia. Since its' inception, the Club has been actively involved promoting the Bull Terrier in our area. In 1983, The BTC hosted the Silverwood Competition in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Currently, we place our Specialty shows at the Wilmington Kennel Club, in April and the Devon Kennel Club in October. As such an old club, the BTCP has been involved in all the Bull Terrier controversies , from ear cropping to the acceptance of the colored variety. Rather than create a Tome, what I would like to do is to present you with a "Who's Who" of our past members. You can have fun by reading these names in all your "Bully Books", and recognize that these luminaries played for "Our Team". CONTINUED ON LEFT |
| SILVERWOOD 2007 October 11th to 15th, 2007 Eisenhower Inn and Conference Center 2634 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 717-334-8121 or 800-776-8349 *Rooms may be reserved starting Nov 1, 2006 Suites must be booked by the BTC of Philadelphia The hotel is situated on 40 acres of rolling lawns with a sports complex and 14 acre pond. Amenities include: indoor pool, Jacuzzi, go-kart track, video arcade, batting cages, fishing, dog-washing stations, fitness club and more. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of activities for pre-Silverwood fun! Haunted battlefield tours, trips to the Hershey Chocolate Factory, Hershey Park, antique and outlet shopping are readily available. The town of Gettysburg abounds with charming shops and restaurants. Only two hours by car from the Devon/Montgomery area— we hope you will join us for both weekend shows! **Special Note: The Bull Terrier Club of Philadelphia will hold an Independent Specialty on Monday, October 15th! ROM points and special trophies will be awarded! Our judge will be Mr. Ken Dermot. For more information please contact: Alison Ibbitson or Rene’ Deckert or email BullTerClubPhila@aol.com Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
Bull Terrier Club of Philadelphia
Club History
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Dr. Edward S. Montgomery, a great character in Bull Terriers, BTCA President in 1960-61,
and one of the earlier enthusiasts of the colored variety. He was active throughout the
50's and 60's, importing dogs, and breeding under the Monty-ayr prefix. A dominant
exhibitor, his imports included Ch Abraxas Old Trinity, and Ch. Romany Ritual. Probably
the most famous that he bred was Ch. Radar of Monty-ayr, a record breaking dog.
Dr. Howard and Bunnie Doble. The owners of Ch Radar of Monty-ayr. They are
remembered at Specialty shows today, through the bequest of Doble money. This prize
is presented at certain Specialties to honor the Best American Bred White Bull Terrier at
the event. Their award harkens back to a time when imports dominated the American
Show scene.
Ernest Eberhard, a very vocal Bull Terrier fancier from the forties through the seventies.
An AKC judge, he bred under the Ernicor prefix. His greatest contribution was the book
that he authored, The New Complete Bull Terrier. This is a comprehensive history, that
was later updated by another BTCP member, John H. Remer.
Bill and Hope Colket were active and successful exhibitors of the White Bull Terrier
throughout the 1960's, under the Silverwood Prefix. Their dream to emulate the English
Trophy shows was realized only after their deaths in the Silverwood Trophy competition,
named in honor of their West Chester, PA. Kennel. The BTCP also did its part to
remember this well-respected couple through the Colket memorial books. Published in
1970, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1982 and 1986, these books have advertisements, honored
club achievers, and contained interesting and amusing articles about Bull Terriers.
Some editions are still available via the Club Books.
Finally, we are proud to have had in our ranks, an Honorary Life Member of the BTCA,
(there were very few), Peter DeFlesco. He was a tireless champion of the breed, and had
imported many top stud dogs. At dinner once, He and the Colkets chose their kennel
prefixes as they gazed into the woodlands near his home. Peter chose "Hickory", while
Bill and Hope favored--"Silverwood". His greatest contribution, was his gift to America in
the name of Eng./Am Ch. Catrana Eyeopener of Aricon ROM. No Dog has surpassed
"Dominics'" influence since his arrival in the early 1980's. Sadly, both He and his wife
Eleanor have recently passed away leaving an "empty run", in the breed that will be very
hard to fill.
Dr. Edward S. Montgomery, a great character in Bull Terriers, BTCA President in 1960-61,
and one of the earlier enthusiasts of the colored variety. He was active throughout the
50's and 60's, importing dogs, and breeding under the Monty-ayr prefix. A dominant
exhibitor, his imports included Ch Abraxas Old Trinity, and Ch. Romany Ritual. Probably
the most famous that he bred was Ch. Radar of Monty-ayr, a record breaking dog.
Dr. Howard and Bunnie Doble. The owners of Ch Radar of Monty-ayr. They are
remembered at Specialty shows today, through the bequest of Doble money. This prize
is presented at certain Specialties to honor the Best American Bred White Bull Terrier at
the event. Their award harkens back to a time when imports dominated the American
Show scene.
Ernest Eberhard, a very vocal Bull Terrier fancier from the forties through the seventies.
An AKC judge, he bred under the Ernicor prefix. His greatest contribution was the book
that he authored, The New Complete Bull Terrier. This is a comprehensive history, that
was later updated by another BTCP member, John H. Remer.
Bill and Hope Colket were active and successful exhibitors of the White Bull Terrier
throughout the 1960's, under the Silverwood Prefix. Their dream to emulate the English
Trophy shows was realized only after their deaths in the Silverwood Trophy competition,
named in honor of their West Chester, PA. Kennel. The BTCP also did its part to
remember this well-respected couple through the Colket memorial books. Published in
1970, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1982 and 1986, these books have advertisements, honored
club achievers, and contained interesting and amusing articles about Bull Terriers.
Some editions are still available via the Club Books.
Finally, we are proud to have had in our ranks, an Honorary Life Member of the BTCA,
(there were very few), Peter DeFlesco. He was a tireless champion of the breed, and had
imported many top stud dogs. At dinner once, He and the Colkets chose their kennel
prefixes as they gazed into the woodlands near his home. Peter chose "Hickory", while
Bill and Hope favored--"Silverwood". His greatest contribution, was his gift to America in
the name of Eng./Am Ch. Catrana Eyeopener of Aricon ROM. No Dog has surpassed
"Dominics'" influence since his arrival in the early 1980's. Sadly, both He and his wife
Eleanor have recently passed away leaving an "empty run", in the breed that will be very
hard to fill.