2 Specialties and 3 All-Breed Shows

Jan 232024
 

Pictured above, some of the winning items from the Saturday Bichon Club of Puget Sound Specialty that Fiona and Burrito received. Fiona was Best of Breed, shown by Sheri Burrito was Best of Opposite Sex, shown by Andrew Mueller (Skinner dogs).  Thank you judge Christie Martinez for recognizing our dogs!!

On Friday, Burrito was awarded Select dog by judge Jimmy Moses–another nice award!

At the Puyallup Valley Dog Fancier all-breed show on Saturday Burrito was awarded Best of Breed by judge Jeffrey P. Ryman and Fiona was Select Bitch.  Monday at the Gig Harbor Kennel Club show Burrito was again award Best of Breed, this time by judge Richard Gschwender and Fiona was Select Bitch.Above is the offical picture of Sheri, Fiona, and judge Christie Martinez–very proud of this little girl.  Fiona also participated in the Saturday show with a Junior handler and in a brace with Shae (and Tasheena) at both Specialties.  4 days of showing and 5 shows–long, fun, tiring weekend!

Whidbey Island Kennel Club Show–Burrito

Nov 222023
 

Burrito (GCHB Absolutely Affinity Full of Beans) was Best of Breed 2 days at the Whidbey Island Kennel Club show in Monroe, Washington.  On Saturday, November 18, Burrito was awarded a Group 3 in the Non-Sporting Group.  Thank you judge Marcie S Dobkin (Breed ring) and Julie Felten (Group ring) for recognizing Burrito.  Andrew Mueller (Skinner Dogs) expertly handled Burrito around the ring.

Belle’s Most Successful Show

Nov 222023
 

Belle and Jerry attended the Canada Del Oro dog show and the Canyon Kennel Club dog show in Tucson, AZ at the beginning of November and came away with outstanding results.  After 4 days of showing–Belle was awarded Best of Breed all 4 days.  In addition, Belle received 2 first place ribbon in the Owner/Handler ring, 1 second place ribbon in owner/handler, 1 third place ribbon in owner/handler.  In the Non-Sporting Group ring, Belle was awarded 1 Group 3 and 1 Group 4.  Big wins every day.  Congratulations to Belle (CH Absolutely Queen of the Desert) and Jerry. 

Tri-Cities Show News

Oct 212023
 

Burrito was Best of Breed Thursday and Friday at the Walla Walla Kennel Club shows at the Tri-Cities Cluster.   In this picture he is sitting on the grooming table waiting to go to the show ring.It was a very busy 4 day show in the Tri-Cities.  Fiona is shown here waiting to go to the show ring–Sheri came to town and showed Fiona–on Saturday Fiona was Best of Breed and completed her Grand Championship (pending AKC approval).  In addition to the conformation ring Fiona ran 5 Fast Cat trials and is rapidly closing in on getting her DCat (just a couple more runs!).  Fun 4 days!

Burrito’s Specialty and All-Breed Awards

Jul 212023
 

At the Saturday BFCPS Specialty, Burrito was Select dog (Fiona received an Award of Merit), and at the Saturday Seattle KC show Burrito was Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed (Fiona was Select).  Sunday was the Gig Harbor show and Burrito was Select dog.  Monday at the Puyallup Dog Fanciers show Burrito was Best of Breed and went on to receive a Group 3.  Thank you judge Terill Udenberg!  Burrito was beautifully handled by Andrew Mueller (Skinner Dogs).

Part 2–Dale’s Adventure

Mar 062023
 

After the Portland Kennel Club show, Dina and Dale flew to Tucson, AZ so that they could travel with Sheri and Orion to San Diego, CA for the Silver Bay shows.  On Sunday Dale  participated in the Beginner Puppy ring, this time awarded a Group 2.Dale is rapidly accumulating points towards his Puppy of Achievement Award.

Dale’s Adventures

Mar 062023
 

Dale has been a busy pup!  Dale and Dina attended the Portland Kennel Club show in Ridgefield and Dale participated in the Beginner Puppy Ring.  On Saturday Dale was awarded a Group 2.  On Sunday, Dale received a Group 1 and went to Best Beginner Puppy in Show.  Wherever Dale goes, he has a wonderful, fun time–enjoys schmoozing with the judges, watching the other dogs and just has fun!!

Jerry and Belle–International Dog Show in Arizona

Mar 062023
 

Oh, WOW!!!  Jerry and Belle had wonderful results at the International Dog show in Arizona.  Belle received three Group 1’s, one Group 2, 2 Best in Shows, Gold Cup Award (for dogs that have three or more Championships), National Championship, and Honors Championship.  What an amazing show for Jerry and Belle.  Again, Belle is Jerry’s first show dog.

 

Catching Up on the Dog Show News

Feb 142023
 

At the end of December 2022, Burrito completed his Grand Champion Bronze award at the Clark County dog show in Ridgefield, Washington.  Burrito was shown by Cheyenne Calvert and Tasheena Housman, but without the help of Torie and Jan getting the Bronze Championship wouldn’t have happened.Elijah, CH Absolutely Bringing A Higher Love, had a great weekend at the 2023 Western Washington Winter Cluster receiving Select Dog and Best Owner Handler in Breed all three days of shows.  On Saturday, Elijah was awarded a Group 4 in the Owner Handler group.  Good job Jan and Elijah!!  So proud of you both.Jerry and Belle had a great weekend in January in Surprise, Arizona.  Saturday Belle was Reserve Winner and on Sunday Belle was Winner’s Bitch for a 4 point major.  Belle is now only 1 point away from her AKC championship.  Way to go Jerry and Belle–awesome job!  In January, Dina and little Dale flew to Arizona to visit family and friends and while in Arizona attended the dog show in Surprise, Arizona on Saturday.  Dale was entered in the Beginner Puppy class (4 – 6 months) and managed to get a beautiful Group 3 ribbon and a fun babble ball.  At the time of the show Dale was 4 months and 2 days old–and had a great time.  So glad this little guy is fearless and enjoys everything!!!  Looking forward to seeing Dale and Dina in the ring–this was only the beginning.

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