It was such a memorable Nationals for us this year. So many of our extended Bichon family traveled to Tucson to watch the show. I do think we had the biggest crowd there. It was great. We certainly felt the love.
At just under 18 months of age, Oliver was the Grand Sweepstakes Winner this year. OMG! This is the first Sweeps win for Absolutely Bichons. Many will recall last year at Nationals at the tender age of 5 1/2 months Oliver won Best Baby Puppy. So the promise he showed early on continues as he matures. Our judge for Sweeps was Karen Graeber of Whitebred Bichons in New Jersey. Ms. Graeber is a long time successful breeder and a win under such a knowledgeable judge is all the more special.
Not to be overshadowed by the whipper snapper Oliver, our boy Simon also traveled to Tucson. At the age of 8 1/2 Simon was the oldest bichon entered by far. Simon proved he still has everything it takes to be successful in the ring. Simon showed beautifully and came away with the 1st Award of Merit. So proud of this guy. He has really put us on the map. Simon is about to make history. Watch for a post in July.
Liberty-CH Absolutely Snowbird Free Reign CD BN NA NAJ RN TKA CGC, received a Versatile Bichon award, competed for the first time in rally intermediate recieved a 99 out of 100, then a second in obedience.
Kevlar- Absolutely Snowbird Heart of Strength BN RN TKA CGC, won her class in breed! Competed in Rally for the first time, with a PERFECT score, and third for her first time in obedience.
Liberty and Kevlar are owned, trained, groomed and shown by the incomparable Tasheena Housman. She just amazes us and was definitely noticed at Nationals! Thank you Tasheena, for representing us so very well.
Karen’s girl, Absolutely Affinity Smiley Face 🙂 (Emoji) placed in her class also! Emoji is completely inexperienced and was a tough handle for Karen, but she pulled it together enough to finish in the ribbons. Every ribbon at Nationals is a prized possession.
What a fun time we had! It was especially nice to have so many friends who own “Absolutely” Bichons attending with us. Our boys Simon and Oliver excelled. We are so proud of Liberty and Kevlar as they do well in conformation and performance. Moji is beautiful. Just look at that face. She’s an up and coming star!
Really fun National Specialty!! Absolutely team was well represented and did well–along with others from the Pacific Northwest. Fun to have people that own some of our well loved pet dogs come to the show to support us–made the Specialty really special!!!