Kenmare Sorceress

Kenmare Sorceress (1909–1920), an Airedale Terrier, was the first of its breed to have won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in 1912.

Born in Wales and bred by a bricklayer, Sorceress was purchased by William P. Wolcott of Readville, Massachusetts and imported into the United States at just over one year old in September 1910.

[1] Following her arrival in the United States, Sorceress was shown frequently at conformation shows around the country.

[2][3] The most valuable trophy offered by the club was the "Champion the New King Bowl", given to the best dog or bitch in the show.

Kenmare Sorceress won this trophy on the second occasion it was awarded, at the second annual show of the club in November 1912 beating imports Abbey King Nobbler and Abbey King Magic, thought to be the best of their breed from England.

Ch. Bothwell Sorceress, daughter of Kenmare Sorceress, at the age of three months