I’d say the Boys look pretty happy. They are heading East to Minneapolis…BIG dog show!
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Sep 272014
On Saturday, September 13, 2014 Benny (Absolutely Affinity A Bientot) was judged Best of Winners by Mr. Joe Walton at the Wenatchee Kennel Club show for 2 points which completed the points needed for Benny’s AKC Championship.
Also, on Sunday, September 21, 2014 Sydney (Absolutely Affinity G’Day) was Winners Bitch at the Gig Harbor Kennel Club show in Bremerton for 2 points. Thank you judge Gloria Geringer.
Jun 092014
The good times continued at the Puyallup/Tacoma Cluster Shows, June 7 and 8.
We are very proud of Benny (Can CH Absolutely Affinity A Bientot)
He is just beginning his U.S. show career. He was Best of Winners all three shows. He now has both his majors and is well on his way to his championship.
Way to go, Benny and Karen!
Simon, (Can BIS BISS GCH Am BISS Silver GCH Absolute Affinity Agape Bullet Proof)continues his winning ways.
Friday: Best of Breed
Saturday: Best Opposite Sex
Sunday: Best of Breed and Group 3
Jun 072014
We always enjoy our local specialty show. It’s a chance to meet with our friends and enjoy our dogs together. After the show and raffle drawing, there’s a time of good fellowship and food.
This year in the puppy sweepstakes, Baron was awarded Best of Opposite Sex. All the puppies got a nice toy, some beautiful rosettes and the winners received an original Bichon sculpture, created by Robyn Orvos.
Following the sweepstakes is our specialty show, where Bichons of all ages compete. We were honored this year to be recognized among some very lovely Bichons Frise.
Simon was awarded Best of Breed
Benny was Best of Winners, for a major win
Baron was Best Puppy in Breed
We had pictures taken of these three boys, so check back. We’ll post them when we receive them.
Oct 282013
Benny (the 5th Bichon from the left side of the picture) is now a Canadian Champion. On Thursday of the Lower Mainland dog show Benny was Best of Winners for 2 pts.–on Friday and Saturday he was again Best of Winners for 2 pts. each day (under judges Eugene Blake, Mario Magsaysay, & Dennis McCoy)–so adding the points to the points he earned at the Fraser Valley show a couple of weeks ago, Benny has 10 points and that gives him his Championship. He has finished quickly–at just over 1 year old. Sydney was in the show too–and went Reserve Winner each day. Both the pups looked very nice and showed well (Sydney can be a little “wild” in the show ring–but at least she is having a good time!). It was an amazing 4 day show — with Benny getting his Championship and Simon going Best in Show on Saturday–we are still all “flying high” and probably won’t come back to earth for a good long time with a win like that!!!! Thank you to all the other Bichon exhibitors for all their support–we had so much fun!! Best show ever. (picture taken by Cherie Ekholm)
Jun 172013
Benny and Sydney attended the Bichon Frise Club of America National Specialty and Sweepstakes in May. Benny placed in his class (4th place rosette) and Sydney placed in her class with a second place rosette (only 4 places are awarded). The 2 pups showed very well and had a great time. The judge was Patricia Dale Hunter from Vancouver Island, BC.
Then June 7 Benny and Sydney were entered in the Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound Sweepstakes and Specialty in Tacoma. Benny placed 2nd in both the sweeps and the specialty. Sydney place 1st in her class and was also award Best Opposite Sex Puppy in the Specialty. Again, both pups had a wonderful time–meeting lots of people, children, and other beautiful Bichons.
Apr 172013
Benny (Absolutely Affinity A Bientot), being Sydney’s littermate, also entered the Moses Lake dog show on Sunday, April 14. Like Sydney, Benny had a wonderful time at the show!!! Benny showed well, and we learned that we have several things to work on–such as NOT chasing the dog in front, but it was a great experience for the pups and also for me. We all look forward to taking them to the National Bichon Frise Specialty in May in Indianapolis.