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Biography

Hip   score  5:3  Elbow  score 0:0

Major Wins

BEST OF BREED CRUFTS 2011

Youngest Bernese dog to gain the Irish Title at 16 months and 3 days

Only G.B. or Irish Dog to be placed at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Switzerland Centenary show on Both Days (2007)

Qualified for CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS (2009) by being TOP BERNESE IN G.B.

Qualified for the Irish Show Dog of the Year Final (2008)

Only Bernese to be Top Bernese in the U.K. and Ireland in the same year (2009)

Best in Show Omagh and District Canine Club (2009)

11 C.C. wins, 9 with Best of Breed with 3 Group 2 and 1 Group 3.

77 Green Star wins with 65 B.O.B. 2x Group 1, 4x Group 2, 6x Group 3 and 1x Group 4....

12 C.A.C.I.B.'s

Pictures

Rocco, happy as usual!
Rocco as a Pup!
Rocco: "Let me out!"
Rocco in action...
Rocco - Competing in the Contest of Champions
Rocco in the Best of Show ring
Rocco proudly displaying some of his major trophies won in 2009
Rocco receiving his BOB from the judge Mr. Terry Munroe
Rocco, Celtic winner for the 4th consecutive year
Rocco and Max with judge Lynn Brand
ROCCO with a proud Mummy and Daddy after winning Best of Breed at Crufts 2011
Rocco with Gp. Judge Mr. J. Patton and Gp winning Rottweiler at South Tipperary
 

Awards

Best in Show

 
 
20/03/2011
Northern B.M.D.C.
Mrs. L. Brand (Australia)
 
 
14/06/2009
Southern Bernese Club Show
F. Wildman
 
 
09/09/2008
B.M.D.C of Ireland
S. Green (GB)
 

Challenge Certificate

 
 
21/05/2011
S.K.C
Dr. R. James
 
 
20/03/2011
Northern B.M.D.C.
Mrs. L. Brand (Australia)
Judges critique:- Medium size male, strong bone, excellent body proportions, strong well rounded hindquarters, well angled. Mature, masculine head could be a little flatter in skull. Overall workability of the dog excellent in his class, fluent, yet steady movement finished him up for me as a true working Bernese. CC & Best in Show
 
 
03/03/2011
Crufts*
Mr. T. Munroe
Judges Critique:-1st Embleton's CH/INT/IR CH BERNEMCOURT SIROCCO ShCM. Lower size, compact but so well proportioned. Lovely eyes and expression, earset could be a fraction higher. Deep chest, well ribbed with straight topline, balanced angulation, moved out with drive, A lovely free-moving dog. CC & Best of Breed.
 
 
10/10/2010
Midland Counties
Mr. F. Kane
Judges critique:- OD 1 Int Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, at the lower end of the size scale but excellent bone, substance & proportions. Very good angulation which gives him wonderful stride, holds very correct topline, good head. I would prefer darker eyes but the whole package pleased me immensely. CC & BOB
 
 
25/09/2010
Belfast
Mr. S. Mallard
Judges critique:- Embleton’s Ch/Int/Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, quality lad, clean head, arched neck, well constructed quarters, good bone & feet, well ribbed, firm loin, well made hindquarters, excellent coat & condition. CC
 
 
22/10/2009
Midland Counties
J. Thew
Judges critique:- Medium size, glamorous 3 ½ years male with great ring presence. Such a well balanced boy all through. Lovely head with dark, well shaped eyes giving super expression, correct bite. Strong neck with good reach, well placed shoulders and upper arm. Correct forechest. Well covered body, good rear angulation, strong hocks, correct tail carriage. Excellent mover with good reach and rear drive making it look so easy. Shown in tip-top condition, presentation first class. Pleased to award Dog CC & Best of Breed, pulled out in last 7 in group well done
 
 
08/10/2009
S.W.K.A.
J. Horswell
Judges critique:- Embleton’s Ch/Ir Ch Bernecourt Sirocco, super dog, comes into his own in profile movement, maybe could have a bit more strength to head. Correct neck, well made front, pins just a bit, broad chest of correct depth, firm topline, super ribs, very good rear, ideal outline & proportions. CC & BOB
 
 
26/09/2009
Belfast
M. Quinney
judges critique;_ Embleton’s Ch/Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, superb dog, stood out all round, lovely head, expression & dark eye, good bite, sound proportions, excellent coat & markings, beautiful balanced movement, plenty of reach in front. CC & BOB
 
 
14/06/2009
Southern Bernese Club Show
F. Wildman
Judges critique:- Open Dog (10, 2) 1st Embleton’s Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco. Medium sized, nicely marked male of 3 years. This boy caught my eye as he came into the ring as he had so much presence and I was not disappointed on going over him. He had the best of heads, being balanced and with each piece fitting comfortably one with the other. I liked his beautiful dark expressive eyes, nice flat skull and correctly placed neat ears that he used at all times. He had a strong straight muzzle, defined stop and super mouth with correct dentition. His strong neck was let into clean, well placed shoulders that sat back correctly and his forechest was obvious. This boy had a super shapely well covered frame with level topline and excellent ribbing that was well sprung and evenly spaced back to loin giving that lovely shape of body one likes to see from above. I liked his overall make and shape, width of chest, deep brisket, correctly held bushy tail and nicely angulated rear quarters with wide thighs and well bent stifles. This boy came together nicely and was all of a piece; he was in excellent coat and condition and stood on good legs and feet. He set up and showed well and moved around the ring easily and freely, taking balanced strides of equal length with plenty of reach in front thus enabling him to cover the ground effortlessly. Pleased to award him the CC & Best of Breed and delighted to hear it was his third. Congratulations.
 
 
05/06/2009
Southern Counties
Z. Thorn-Andrews
Judges critique:- CC, BOB & G2, Embleton’s Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, outstanding boy who commands the ring, tends to stand himself bunched up, but moves beautifully, pleasing head, eyes & strength of build, coat in good nick & nice to feel his forechest & shape of shoulder, an excellent Bernese
 
 
07/05/2009
Birmingham Dog Show Society
C. Hartley
Judges critique:- Embleton’s Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, excellent type, shapely outline, medium size, pleasing head & expression, silky coat in good condition, well balanced movement in all paces, a joy to watch on the move, good showman & well presented. CC, BOB & G2
 

Reserve CC

 
 
21/04/2012
Working & Pastoral of Wales
Mr. R. Gregory
Embleton's Ch, Int, Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco ShCM. So much to like about this dog. An appealing head and expression. Sound, well constructed body with excellent angles. A lovely outline standing and moving. Just wish a little more of him.
 
 
16/04/2011
Working & Pastoral of Wales
Mr. A. Brace
Judges critique:- Embleton’s Ch, Int, Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco. Shapely, moderate size, kind expression, masculine outlook with good bone and rib. Nicely marked. Moves out well but could be a little cleaner coming on. Reserve CC
 
 
08/11/2009
Working and Pastoral of Scotland
Mr. R. Hallam
Judges critique:- 2 Embleton’s Ch/Ir Ch Bernemcourt Sirocco, another super dog, although not as mature as 1 but has plenty of time to continue with the top honours. Super head, pleasing expression, good solid deep chest, well laid back shoulders, very well angulated giving a pleasing outline, moved very well, overall a good sized, well made & well finished young dog, liked him a lot, well presented. RCC.
 
 
15/06/2009
Three Counties
Mr. P. Radley
 
 
09/09/2007
Driffield
Miss. H. Lamb
 

C.A.C.I.B.

 
 
01/05/2011
Fermoy
Miss A.Ingram
 
 
23/04/2011
Combined Canine
Dr. A. Hudono (Indonesia)
11th C.A.C.I.B.
 
 
11/09/2010
I.K.C. INTERNATIONAL
Mr. V. O'Brien
 
 
01/05/2010
Fermoy
Mr P. Van Montford (Netherlands)
 
 
20/06/2009
Swords
Mr.. K. Nilsson (Sweden)
 
 
03/05/2009
Fermoy
T. Borklowski (Poland)
 
 
11/04/2009
Combined Canine
M. Melchior-Schlechter (Belgium)
 
 
06/06/2008
Swords
O. Germundsson (Sweden)
 
 
05/05/2008
I.K.C.
F. Hickey (Ireland)
 
 
05/05/2008
Hibernian
N. Deschuymere (Belgium)
 
 
05/05/2008
Fermoy
G. Jensen (Denmark)
 
 
08/08/2007
Dun Laoghaire
G. Alessandra (Italy)
 

Green Star

 
 
27/08/2011
I.K.C.
Mrs. M. Kozlowska (Poland)
 
 
20/08/2011
Tralee
Mr. V. Grosso (USA)
 
 
31/07/2011
Dun Laoghaire
Mr. T. Jones
 
 
30/07/2011
Bangor & North Down
Mrs. S. Ewart-Chambers
 
 
18/06/2011
Swords
Mr. H. Kliebenstein (Germany)
 
 
01/05/2011
Fermoy
Miss A. Ingram
 
 
30/04/2011
South Tipperary
Mr. D. King
 
 
23/04/2011
Combined Canine
Dr. A. Hudono (Indonesia)
 
 
03/03/2011
Celtic Winners
Mrs. I. McManus
Shortlisted in Gp.
 
 
12/09/2010
I.K.C.
Mrs. E. Drennan
 
 
14/08/2010
Navan
Mr. S. Sandford (Australia)
 
 
02/05/2010
South Tipperary
Mr. F. Klindrup ( Denmark)
 
 
01/05/2010
Fermoy
Mr P. Van Montford (Netherlands)
 
 
28/12/2009
Dublin
J. Crawford Manton (N. Ireland)
 
 
21/11/2009
Banbridge
E. Robinson (N. Ireland)
 
 
26/10/2009
Bull Breeds
M. Taborda (Portugal)
 
 
17/10/2009
Portadown
P. Lawless (Ireland)
 
 
06/09/2009
B.M.D.C of Ireland
H. Head (GB)
Judges Critique:- 3 ½ year old dog of medium size. Very sound and strong on the move, but runs far too fast for a draught dog. Whatever would happen to the milk churns in a cart? Pleasantly surprised to feel that he has more substance, strength and depth than is observed from the ringside. Lots to like about him, but wish he was a little bigger and a touch more masculine. Flat skull, sufficient breadth and depth of muzzle. Ears medium size and set well. Muscular neck runs into a broad chest, allowing the elbows to be correctly positioned. Excellent body proportions of 9-10. Able to stand foursquare. Strong loin and good hind angulation. Well marked, but would like deeper tan. Self confident and good natured. Graded Excellent. Green Star; Best Dog & Reserve Best in Show.
 
 
05/09/2009
Drogheda
E. Kennedy (Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2009
Killarney
R. Tolson (N. Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2009
Bangor & North Down
R. Alcrudo (Spain)
 
 
25/07/2009
Dundalk
R. Doedinjs (Holland)
 
 
18/07/2009
Sligo
N. Imbimbo (Italy)
 
 
20/06/2009
Swords
K. Nilsson (Sweden)
 
 
23/05/2009
Belgian Shepherd
S. Richardson (N. Ireland)
 
 
16/05/2009
Hibernian
J. O'Connor (Ireland)
 
 
03/05/2009
Fermoy
T. Borklowski (Poland)
 
 
02/05/2009
South Tipperary
J. Perry (Thailand)
 
 
11/04/2009
Combined Canine
M. Melchior-Schlechter (Belgium)
 
 
29/03/2009
Newtownards
P. Farrell (Ireland)
 
 
17/03/2009
Celtic Winners
S. Minogue (Ireland)
 
 
27/12/2008
Dublin
W. Henderson (N. Ireland)
 
 
12/12/2008
Banbridge
A. Foley-Duggan (Ireland)
 
 
11/11/2008
Cloghran
M. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
10/10/2008
Bull Breeds
R. Kazlauskaite (Lithuania)
 
 
09/09/2008
B.M.D.C of Ireland
S. Green (GB)
Judges critique:- Coming up 2½ years and improving nicely. A very correctly made dog who stands himself correctly which is always a good sign. No more than medium sized I would like a little more of him but with good bone for his size and I just cannot argue against his qualities. Lovely well proportioned head and expression with dark eye, well angulated shoulders and straight and parallel front legs. Level top line maintained on the move leading to a correct rounded rump and really strong and impressive rear quarters very reminiscent of his sire. Moved with real drive and balance at all times. Won comfortably here today on confirmation, movement and type. A dog I have judged before and whilst he has everything in the right places he probably needs to mature to compete consistently at the very top level but he still has plenty of time to do this and looks very much as if he is moving in the right direction. EX Green Star and Best of Breed/ Best in Show
 
 
09/09/2008
Drogheda
F. Wildman (GB)
 
 
08/08/2008
Tralee
J. J. Walsh (Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2008
Limerick
E. Borg (Sweden)
 
 
08/08/2008
Killarney
B. Warman (N.Z.)
 
 
07/07/2008
Dundalk
L. Teixeira (Portugal)
 
 
07/07/2008
Sligo
B. Schjoth (Denmark)
 
 
06/06/2008
Munster
D. Neally (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2008
Swords
O. Germundsson (Sweden)
 
 
06/06/2008
Deise
E. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
05/05/2008
Fermoy
G. Jensen (Denmark)
 
 
05/05/2008
South Tipperary
D. King (GB)
 
 
05/05/2008
Hibernian
N. Deschuymere (Belgium)
 
 
05/05/2008
Belgian Shepherd
J. McManus (GB)
 
 
05/05/2008
I.K.C.
F. Hickey (Ireland)
 
 
04/04/2008
Cork
C. Ahern (Ireland)
 
 
03/03/2008
Celtic Winners
J. Lawless (Ireland)
 
 
02/02/2008
Newtownards
I. McManus (GB)
 
 
12/12/2007
Dublin
J. Wall (Ireland)
 
 
11/11/2007
Cloghran
P. Lawless (Ireland)
 
 
10/10/2007
Bull Breeds
J. McClancy (USA)
 
 
10/10/2007
Portadown
J. De Gids (Holland)
 
 
09/09/2007
B.M.D.C of Ireland
M. Leonard (Ireland)
Judges critique:- Very nice example of the Breed. Just needs time to mature. Strong, Sturdy. Well boned. Strong head. Good shoulders, correct length of back, well muscled. Moved well. Coat of excellent quality. Like the eye a littler darker. Has a great future. Green Star Dog and Reserve Best in Show.
 
 
09/09/2007
Banbridge
K. Stevenson (N. Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2007
Tralee
M. Woods (USA)
 
 
08/08/2007
Dun Laoghaire
G. Alessandra (Italy)
 
 
07/07/2007
I.L.K.A.
M. Campbell (Ireland)
 
 
07/07/2007
Bray
M. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2007
Kilkenny
T. Wall (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2007
Deise
A. Cuthbert (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2007
Swords
E. Borg (Sweden)
 
 
05/05/2007
South Tipperary
J. McErlaine (N.Z.)
 

Group 1

 
 
18/09/2010
Carlow
Mr. Michael Forte
 
 
08/08/2008
Tralee
Mr. N. White (Ireland)
 

Group 2

 
 
30/04/2011
South Tipperary
Mr. J. Patton (South Africa)
 
 
26/09/2009
Belfast
Mr. R. Gregory
 
 
05/06/2009
Southern Counties
Mrs. J. Lanning
 
 
07/05/2009
Birmingham Dog Show Society
Mr. F. Kane
Judges Critique:- This Bernese dog gave the winner a run for his money. Like the winner, is free striding with his shape held on the move. Full of quality and breed type. I liked him enormously. In hard, fit condition, his coat and colour made a real picture.
 

Group 3

 
 
18/04/2010
Banbridge
Mr. A. Di Lorenzo
 
 
28/12/2009
Dublin
Mr. D. Manton (N. Ireland)
 
 
08/10/2009
S.W.K.A.
Mr. F. Wildman
 
 
02/05/2009
South Tipperary
J. Perry (Thailand)
 
 
08/08/2008
Killarney
B. Warman (N.Z.)
 
 
07/07/2008
Dundalk
Miss. A. Ingram
 
 
06/06/2008
Deise
E. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2008
Munster
D. Neally (Ireland)
 

Group 4

 
 
18/08/2009
Killarney
Miss. A. Ingram (N. Ireland)
 

Best of Breed

 
 
27/08/2011
I.K.C.
Mrs. M. Kozlowska (Poland)
 
 
20/08/2011
Tralee
Mr. V. Grosso (USA)
 
 
31/07/2011
Dun Laoghaire
Mr. T. Jones
 
 
30/07/2011
Bangor & North Down
Mrs. S. Ewart-Chambers
 
 
18/06/2011
Swords
Mr. H. Kliebenstein (Germany)
 
 
01/05/2011
Fermoy
Miss A. Ingram
 
 
30/04/2011
South Tipperary
Mr. D. King
 
 
23/04/2011
Combined Canine
Dr. A. Hudono (Indonesia)
This was Rocco's 75th Green Star
 
 
03/03/2011
Celtic Winners
Mrs. I. McManus
 
 
03/03/2011
Crufts*
Mr. T. Munroe
 
 
27/12/2010
Dublin
Marie Thorpe
 
 
25/10/2010
Bull Breeds
Mrs. C. Delmar
 
 
16/10/2010
Portadown
Mr. B. Orr
 
 
10/10/2010
Midland Counties
Mr. F. Kane
 
 
18/09/2010
Carlow
Mr. I. Mioc (Croatia)
 
 
12/09/2010
I.K.C.
Mrs. E. Drennan
 
 
11/09/2010
I.K.C. INTERNATIONAL
Mr. V. O'Brien
 
 
19/08/2010
Limerick
Mrs. P. Kehoe
 
 
17/08/2010
Killarney
Mr. S. Hourihan
 
 
15/08/2010
Clonmel
Mr. A. Butters
 
 
14/08/2010
Navan
Mr. S. Sandford (Australia)
 
 
06/06/2010
Cork
Mrs M. Walsh
 
 
05/06/2010
Munster
MR. J. Muldoon
 
 
29/05/2010
Belgian Shepherd
Clare-Anne Aherne
 
 
15/05/2010
Hibernian
Mr. T. Johnston
 
 
02/05/2010
South Tipperary
Mr. F. Klindrup ( Denmark)
 
 
01/05/2010
Fermoy
Mr P. Van Montford (Netherlands)
 
 
18/04/2010
Banbridge
Mr. S. Rooney
 
 
17/03/2010
Celtic Winners
Mr. J. Stubbs
 
 
28/12/2009
Dublin
J. Crawford Manton (N. Ireland)
 
 
26/10/2009
Bull Breeds
M. Taborda (Portugal)
 
 
22/10/2009
Midland Counties
Mrs. J. Thew
 
 
17/10/2009
Portadown
P. Lawless (Ireland)
 
 
08/10/2009
S.W.K.A.
J. Horswell
 
 
26/09/2009
Belfast
M. Quinney
 
 
05/09/2009
Drogheda
E. Kennedy (Ireland)
 
 
18/08/2009
Killarney
R. Tolson (N. Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2009
Bangor & North Down
R. Alcrudo (Spain)
 
 
25/07/2009
Dundalk
R. Doedinjs (Holland)
 
 
18/07/2009
Sligo
N. Imbimbo (Italy)
 
 
20/06/2009
Swords
K. Nilsson (Sweden)
 
 
05/06/2009
Southern Counties
Z. Thorn-Andrews
 
 
23/05/2009
Belgian Shepherd
S. Richardson (N. Ireland)
 
 
16/05/2009
Hibernian
J. O'Connor (Ireland)
 
 
02/05/2009
South Tipperary
J. Perry (Thailand)
 
 
29/03/2009
Newtownards
P. Farrell (Ireland)
 
 
17/03/2009
Celtic Winners
S. Minogue (Ireland)
 
 
27/12/2008
Dublin
W. Henderson (N. Ireland)
 
 
12/12/2008
Banbridge
A. Foley-Duggan (Ireland)
 
 
11/11/2008
Cloghran
M. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
10/10/2008
Bull Breeds
R. Kazlauskaite (Lithuania)
 
 
09/09/2008
Drogheda
F. Wildman (GB)
 
 
08/08/2008
Limerick
E. Borg (Sweden)
 
 
08/08/2008
Tralee
J. J. Walsh (Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2008
Killarney
B. Warman (N.Z.)
 
 
07/07/2008
Sligo
B. Schjoth (Denmark)
 
 
07/07/2008
Dundalk
L. Teixeira (Portugal)
 
 
06/06/2008
Deise
E. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2008
Swords
O. Germundsson (Sweden)
 
 
06/06/2008
Munster
D. Neally (Ireland)
 
 
05/05/2008
South Tipperary
D. King (GB)
 
 
05/05/2008
I.K.C.
F. Hickey (Ireland)
 
 
05/05/2008
Belgian Shepherd
J. McManus (GB)
 
 
04/04/2008
Cork
C. Ahern (Ireland)
 
 
03/03/2008
Celtic Winners
J. Lawless (Ireland)
 
 
02/02/2008
Newtownards
I. McManus (GB)
 
 
12/12/2007
Dublin
J. Wall (Ireland)
 
 
10/10/2007
Bull Breeds
J. McClancy (USA)
 
 
09/09/2007
Banbridge
K. Stevenson (N. Ireland)
 
 
08/08/2007
Tralee
M. Woods (USA)
 
 
08/08/2007
Dun Laoghaire
G. Alessandra (Italy)
 
 
07/07/2007
I.L.K.A.
M. Campbell (Ireland)
 
 
07/07/2007
Bray
M. Drennan (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2007
Kilkenny
T. Wall (Ireland)
 
 
06/06/2007
Deise
A. Cuthbert (Ireland)
 

Reserve CC stakes

 
 
16/04/2011
Working & Pastoral of Wales
Mr. G. Hill
1st. Bernese of outstanding quality, super head & overall construction, had an appearance which is a credit to his breed & gave he great pleasure to go over and appreciate his many attributes. It is suprising to know there is a better male Bernese here.
 

Pedigree

s. BEL. CH. HERLETTA'S DENVER
d. HERLETTA'S ODINE
s. SW. CH. DOREMIS TABASCO BIRKSON
d. DOREMIS NEW HONEY WIX
s. INCHBERRY FIDELIO
d. HILSEN LARCH
s. ELNSIDE DEADLY ADDICTION OF GRABURLYNN
d. CH. ALYNGARN AMOURETTE
s. DK, BEL Nuch HERLETTA'S NIMBUS
d. DOREMIS AHSEFIN PIX
s. CH. & IR.CH. HAYFELL BEECH
d. CH. & IR.CH. ALYNGARN AMONTEROSA
s. Multi Ch. BARANCOURT v.d. WEYENBERG
d. CH. INT. & IR.CH. BERNEMCOURT ENCHANTMENT
CH. INT. CH. IR. CH. Bernemcourt Sirocco Sh. CM ANCH. 07,08,09,10 CJW 07, C.W. 08,09,10,11
 
 
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