Belle finished her AKC championship at the Superstition Kennel Club show in Arizona. Belle is Jerry’s first show dog. Both Jerry and Belle worked hard, attending classes and workshops. All the hard work paid off with Belle earning her champion and finishing with a Major win! Congratulations Jerry and Belle–so proud of all the work you have done and all your achievements!
Absolutely Bichons – South
Here is Jerry with his girl Belle going Winners for a three point major at the Madera Canyon Kennel Club in Tucson, Arizona on November 12th. Belle gained 4 points over the weekend and now has 10 points toward her Championship. Another Oliver X Sassy puppy. Registered name: Absolutely Queen of the Desert.
Jerry and Belle attended 2 weekends of shows in New Mexico–and came away with quite a haul of ribbons! Good job Jerry and Belle! More shows for Belle over the next 2 weekends in Tucson, AZ–looking forward to more pictures with lots of ribbons.
The 2nd Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound Specialty was a terrific win for the Absolutely team. Burrito (Absolutely Affinity Full of Beans) was Best of Breed–beautifully handled by Cheyenne Calvert. Fiona (Absolutely Affinity Gaelic Princess) was Best of Winners and also received an Award of Merit. Shae (Absolutely Snowbird Unleash the Shenanigans) was Best of Opposite Sex. Fiona and Shae were expertly handled by Tasheena. Thank you Absolutely team for grooming and presenting these dogs–couldn’t have done it without you!!! And thank you to judge Chris Levy for recognizing our dogs–all 3 dogs are Sassy (CH Absolutely Affinity Take No Lip) pups–Burrito and Shae sired by GCH Absolutely Agape Happy Talk and Fiona sired by CH Absolutely Agape Heartthrob. Fun day–BIG WINS!!!
“Gracie,” Absolutely Bringing Every Little Blessing (GCH CH Absolutely Agape Happy Talk x CH Absolutely Affinity Take No Lip) went Winners Bitch for her first point on Friday at the Northwest Cluster in Lynden, WA. Gracie was also Reserve Winners Bitch on Saturday and Sunday. Both Jan and Gracie have been working very hard and all that hard work is paying off!!! Good job Jan and Gracie!
Little Fiona was awesome at the National Specialty–she won her class in Sweepstakes and went on to compete for Best in Sweeps. In Bred-By Exhibitor Fiona was awarded 2nd place in her age group. In Conformation, Fiona (handled by Tasheena) was awarded Reserve Winner Bitch for a 3 point major and also Best Puppy in show under judge Bill McFadden. Way to Go Fiona!!!
Shae, again handled by Tasheena did well in Conformation and received an Award of Merit from judge Bill McFadden. All of us are so proud of these young girls and we look forward to showing them again at next years National.
The last picture of Tasheena, says it all!!!
May 2, 2022 the Absolutely team traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the BFCA Specialty. We had a fun time and the dogs did very well. So proud of the dogs and the team! Pictures–Belle giving me kisses! ( I hadn’t seen her since she was 12 weeks old and went off to Arizona with Jerry). Belle, with Jerry handling, earned a 3rd place ribbon in her class from judge Carol Fellbaum, Sweepstakes judge, a 3rd place ribbon in her class from Futurity judge, Larry Letsche, and a 4th place ribbon (again in her class–12 to 18 months) from Conformation judge, Bill McFadden. Good work Jerry and Belle!
April 16, 2022 the Boston Terrier Club of Arizona put on a “B” Match. Jerry and Belle attended and did very well. Belle won her class, the non-sporting group and went on to win Best in Match. Belle was shown by Jerry pictured here with all her ribbons and other owner, Troy. Congratulations Belle and Jerry! 
Burrito, with Sheri showing him, was Best of Breed both days at the Tacoma Kennel Club show in the Tacoma Dome the weekend of April 23. On Sunday Burrito was awarded a Group 4 in the National Owner/Handler Series–a very nice way to end the weekend. In addition to Burrito doing well at the show, Fiona (Absolutely Affinity Gaelic Princess) was Winner’s Bitch both days and picked up 4 more points towards her AKC championship. Shae (Absolutely Snowbird Unleash the Shenanigans) was Best of Opposite Sex both days. Team Absolutely had an awesome weekend!
Gracie, with owner Jan on the show lead, was awarded Reserve Winner at the Tacoma Kennel Club show at the Tacoma Dome the weekend of April 23. Jan and Gracie have been working hard on become a team that works well together and all their hard work is paying off. Soon the Winner’s ribbon for Gracie.