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Garland Texas is our final show before the Christmas Holidays. Megan gives her owners an amazing gift. She cleans up the Springer ring with Winners Bitch every day for an additional 4 points. The wrapping on the present was 3 Best Opposite Awards. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanakuh, and Happy New Year to all of our friends and family.
December 2 - 5, Lone Star K.C. While bringing out a lot of young dogs we continue keeping Jasper at the top of the rankings. Watch for us in the new year.
Katy Texas in November proves our newest winner Sierra, Ch. Wufpak Sierra Rojo. Jasper remains at the top of his game by taking Best of Breed. Thank you Sonya for letting us show Sierra to a win he so deserves.
Karen's husband lost his battle with cancer and passed away on November 7th. He is survived by his wife, Karen, daughter Paula, son Kenney, daughter Christina, grandchildren: Briana, Jonathan, and Ashley. Our prayers are with Karen, her family and friends as they recover from such a terrible loss.
The Doberman Nationals was a great opportunity to visit friends, meet new ones and learn about dobes in other countries. We had a very nice showing with Ch. Leilani's Kit Kat n Legard, Ch. Leilani's Dangerous Curves, Ch. Leilani's Oh Henry n Legard, Ch. Leilani's Envy by deRay, Octellos Forever in Blue Jeans, Keri, Leilani's Puddle Jumper, Leilani's American Spirit, and Ch. O's Hot Fudge Sundae. Our most impressive win was Clyde, In't/Nat'l/SKC/UCICB/Ch. Leilani's Kauai CDX,OA,OAJ,HIT,HIC,AAT,CGC,SCD. Clyde took second place in the Veterans class at the young age of 11 years 7 months. Thank you Leilani Dobermans for such outstanding quality!
We start off in Austin Texas, October 29th. Ch. Signets Forever in Blue Jeans is awarded Best of Breed over 6 specials. Apparently the holiday did him well. Thank you Judges R. Hartinger and S.J. Hubbell. Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani is also awarded Best of Breed this weekend. We would like to thank Erin Roberts for taking such good care of Jasper while we were away. And thank you for continuing his winning streak in our absence.
On a personal note, some terrible news awated us on our return. After many tests Karen's husband , Ron, was finally diagnosed with cancer on the Septemer 16th. We wish her and her family the best.
After working hard we have decided to let
our companions take a break. Ken, Marcy, and Karen are off
to Western Australia. Our goal is to find an outstanding,
awesome, Basenji to bring back to the U.S. Marcy has expectations
of an award winning young lady to take the AKC ring by storm.
After two months of research and, of course, holiday, we found
our AWESOME BLOSSOM!
Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani leaps and bows in Owensboro KY to
be awarded Best of Breed. Thanks you to Judges J. Gregory,
M. Billings, and C. Barton. Continuing to recognize this
boys outstanding qualities has kept his owners competely elated!
Thank you Jasper for your never ending devotion!
San Antonio, July 14 - 17, keeps us on our toes. Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani offers his bows to Judges C. Trotter, B. Krause, A. Krause, and H. Clark who collectively awarded Jasper Best of Breed. Megan, Spring Spaniel, still outshines the competition as she takes her second major in her second show under Judge B. Krause! Dansen Springer Spaniels make a huge showing with Gunner, Anha, Ocho, Gunther, Mia, Momo, Freedom, and Noche showing their true colors. Congratulations to all the winners for an outstanding performance!
July is a huge month for showing and winning from Paws Up Performance Site. Oklahoma City finds IWH, Ann-e, taking Winners Bitch and Best Opposite each and every day. She gains 7 more points; including a major towards her championship. Shayla shines in the Dobe ring under Judge L. Mapes gaining another point as well. Let's not forget Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani, German Pinscher. He earns Best of Breed awards under Judges E. Biven, M. Billings, N. Kenney and L. Mapes to gain 12 more breed points. Thank you to Ken and Karen as well as the owners for their continued support!
We end our circuit in Little Rock Arkansas. Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani takes two more Best of Breed wins. Naranja continues with another winner. Good on ya!
June 18th keeps us up North in Ft. Dodge Iowa. Jasper takes Best of Breed under judges A. Krause and Greathouse. Jake cleans up with another Winners Dog/Best of Winners/Best of Breed under Judge A. Krause. Ch. Dansens Gunner continues his winning as well as Naranja keeping up to true form. Congratulations to all of our winners!
In June our sights are on Missouri. We start in Gray Summit and continue on to Moberly. We spring into action with the Dansen Springer Spaniels. Ch. Dansens Gunner takes Best of Breed while Anha is awarded Winners Bitch. In the German Pinscher arena, Jasper is awarded Best of Breed every day and topping it off with two Group 4 placements. The Doberman ring is a big hit as well. Jake takes Winner Dog and Best of Winners in a clean sweep - he acquires 8 points to start off his championship. In Moberly, Keri takes Winners Bitch/Best of Winners and Best of Breed under Judge J. Ropollo. Her brother, Oliver, can't let her get a one up so her repeats her performance on Sunday! And it's Off With the Hounds - Ch. Signet's Forever in Blue Jeans, Basenji, takes Best of Breed each day. He leads the pack with a Group 2 under Judges Mowbray Morgan, J. Lester; Group 4 under judges A. Pepper and J. Ropollo. Ann-e, IWH, gains 2 more points from the Open class. PAWS UP to all of our big winners and their owners! Congratulations to Ken and Karen for continuing their hard work!
Harriman TN, May 28-29, give Wilson, Ch. Signets Forever in Blue
Jeans, a time to shine. Wilson takes Best of Breed both
days. Under Judge Jane Ropollo he takes a Group 3 and under
Judge Greathouse he takes a group 4. Ch. Severhaus Jasper
Leilani takes Best of Breed under Mr. and Mrs. Edd Bivin to keep
him at the top! Thank
you judges for recognizing our outstanding specials!
Emporia Kansas is our next stop with Shayla taking Winners Bitch
under Kenneth Buxton. Sunday Shayla makes a clean sweep of things
by taking Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed under
Judge J.R. White. Congrads to
a very happy Chuck Larson.
Ann-e pulls a repeat of Shayla's
wins by taking Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Opposite both
days. Jasper remains on top with Best of Breed awards both
days.. Thank you for
an oustanding performance by all.!!
May 5th - 8th is a winning circuit for Paws Up exhibitors.
Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani takes 3 Best of Breeds which gives
him a huge boost to the top of the rankings. Ann-e, another
wonderful girl from Tenderland kennels is awareded 5 Winners Bitch
placements, and 2 Best of Winners/Best Opposite. She gaines
5 points to nearly complete her championship. Let's not
forget Zach. Keeping up to true form he acquires 2 more
points by going Winners Dobe and Best of Winners.
Congratulations to Karen, Ken for all of
their hard work!
Harrison Arkansas is out last stop for April. Leilani's Rock n Roll aka Vinnie again takes Winners dog and is awarded another point towards his championship. Sharing the glory again is Zach. He takes Winners Dog Best of Winners under Chuck Trotter. Dobes aren't the only winners this weekend. Wison, Ch. Signet's Forever in Blue Jeans is awarded Best of Breed under Joe Gregory and Mrs. Trotter. Wilson goes on to take a Group 2 under Joe Gregory. A great job waas done by all and congratulations to Marcy, Amanda, Jerimiah, and Mary!
April 29th and 30th we are guests of Beaumont Texas. Jasper again is the big winner with two Best of Breeds under Judges Kenneth Buxton and Alane Gomez. Thank you for recognizing such fine quality. Thank you Jasper for putting your heart and soul into the show ring! Eve's red girl, Keri, took Winners Bitch for another point under Judge Kenneth Buxton. Congratulations Eve and Keri!
April 15th we are headed for Grove OK. Judges Mrs. Forsyth, Mr. Frederikson, and Mrs. Pimlott all found the spectacular quality in Jasper. Still remaining Number 1 German Pinscher, he continues to shine. Vinnie, Leilani's Rock n Roll, is a big winner from the BBE class taking Winners Dog under Judge Eileen Pimlott. Zach follows suit by taking Winners Dob and Best of Winners under Mrs. Anna Wanner from the 9-12 class. Our presence in the Springer ring will not soon be forgotten by taking Winners Bitch and Best of Breed with Dansen Springers. Keep up the good work!
Ch. Severhaus Jasper Leilani makes a clean sweep in DeWitt, IA by taking breed under Edna Gammil and Mr. Kaufman. The following weekend in Crosby Texas Jasper again takes the breed as well as a Group 4 under Judge Jane Ropollo. Keep up the good work Jasper and Karen!
March 26th finds us in Fort Worth at the English Springer Spaniel Specialty. New on the scene is Megan, proudly owned by Greg Porray. Megans' first time in the ring leads her off in a big way by taking a 4 pt Major under the expert eye of Judge Steve Keating. Way to go Megan and handler Karen Mounts.
We start February off in Hobbs New Mexico. Jasper, Ch. Severhaus
Jasper Leilani, take Best of Breed both days. Zach is also
a big winner by taking Winners Dog and Best Opposite. Mrs.
Clark repeats the award on Sunday for Zach. Congratulations
to Jasper and Zach for an outstanding performance. 
In the doberman ring at the Abeline
showsJudges Purkhiser and Speich both liked our two exhibits in
the 6-9 and Bred By Exhibitor classes, Judge Spiech awards newcomer
O's Rockets Red Glare, Zach, Winner's Dog and Leilani's Stetson
By DeRay, Stetson, Reserve Winner's Dog Saturday. Sunday the roles
are reversed by Judge Purkhiser as Stetson takes the points and
Zach goes Reserve.
Next its back to
Texas and the Abilene Kennel Club shows held at the Taylor County
Expo Center where the weekend was very good for the Pawsup team.
A huge congratulations go out to Irish Wolfhound Adeline, Mistyglen's
Adeline Silverstar, as Sunday Judge Robert Stein awards her Winner's
Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed to give her the final
point needed to complete her American Championship. A Heartfelt congratulations go out to Adeline,
her owner Calvin Valentine and Handler Ken Hapgood.
IWH Rose, Tenderland Rose
of Manasota, in her first show out with us takes the points and
best Opposite under Judge Col Joe Purkhiser.
Jasper, German Pinscher, CH Severhaus Jasper Leilani, continues
his breed wins being awarded Best of Breed by both Judges Beth
Speich and Col Joe Purkhiser.
English Setter, CH Set'r Ridge's Masterpiece, takes his first
breed win for '05 under Mrs Jane Kay.
Halo, Cuddles Bearly an Angel, takes
his turn in the Non Sporting group ring as Judges Jane Kay and
Frank Sabella award him Winner's Dog/Best of Breed.
A resounding "Well Done"
to all our winners
Also in Greenville,
PJ, Leilani's Silk Pajamas, continues her quest for purple as
she is awarded Winner's Bitch/ Best Opposite Sex Sunday by Judge
Michelle Billings.
January 22 and 23rd
find us in Greenville, MS where Sweetie and Jasper aquit themselves
very well . With Leilani's Lover's Moon over Lakai taking Winner's
Bitch/Best Opposite Sex both days and CH Severhaus Jasper Leilani
being awarded Best of Breed both days as well by Judges Charles
Trotter and Michele Billings.
Bigger and brighter
than ever the Nolan River Kennel Clubs' inaugural '05 shows, in
Glen Rose, TX get us off to a great start to the year. Young Champion
Lyric, IrishWolfhound Tenderland Song of Eire to Manasota, is
awarded Best Opposite both days by Judges George Heitzman and
Jane Roppolo. Ms Roppolo also awarded IWH Gerri, Teddy Bear Running
of Scurry, Winner's Bitch for a 3 point major.
Jasper , German Pinscher Ch Severhaus Jasper Leilani, kicks off
his year adding another Best of Breed win under Judge Rick Chashoudian.
Mindy , our all natural German Pinscher, Lakai Summer Moon, in
her first show takes the purple ribbon for a 3 point major.
Our new Basenji Special CH Signet's Forever in Blue Jeans is awarded
Best Opposite by Judge Barbara Alderman on Saturday. The following
day Judge Jane Roppolo judges him Best of Breed.
Lhasa puppy, Halo, Cuddles Bearly an Angel, in his first weekend
out from the 6-9 class is awarded Winner's Dog and Best of Breed
by Judge Barbara Alderman. Congratulations
to all our winners this weekend.
To all a very happy
holiday season, Thanks to all our clients and friends for making
2004 a very successful and fun show year, we look forward to some
great showing in 2005.
Conroe, Texas is
the location for this year's final show for the Pawsup team. Saturday
in Basenjis, CH Signet's Forever in Blue Jeans, Will, is awarded
Best of Breed by Judge Ms Jane Roppollo. In Irish Wolfhounds,
Teddi Bear Running of Scurry, Lil' Bear, is awarded Winner's Bitch,
Best of Winners and Best of Breed. The following day kennel mate,
Bo, Player Beau of Valentines takes the top honors by being awarded
Winner's Dog, Best of Winners & Best of Breed. Congratulations to all our winners and their
owners
The Finnish Spitz
National Specialty was held in West Springfield, MA.
In dobes, Friday's
competition was good for Leilani's Silk Pajamas, PJ, as Judge
Rick Chashoudian hands her the purple and later in the competition
the blue and white ribbon for Best of Winners. Congratulations
PJ, go git 'em.
We're heading west
once again to the good huntin' grounds in Arizona, Yuma to be
precise, for a four day cluster. German Pinscher, Jasper, CH Severhaus
Jasper Leilani, is awarded the Breed all four days, Stormy, Irish
wolfhound, finishes with a resounding 4 point major as he is handed
the ribbons for Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed
by Judge Joe Tacker. For the remainder of the weekend Stormy takes
two Best Opposite Sex awards Saturday and Monday.Glory, Afghan
CH Dion Glory Bound, takes the breed points Sunday. under Judge
Sr. Navarro.
Conratulations to all our weekend
winners
South to warmer
climes and the fall shows at Houston Farm & Ranch where new
Special Giant Schnauzer CH Diamond Jazz Queen, Boogie, is awarded
Best of Breed on Saturday. Jasper, German Pinscher CH Severhaus
Jasper Leilani, is awarded Best of Breed both days. Lyric, Irish
wolfhound Ch Song of Eire to Manasota, kicking off her Specials
career is awarded Best of Breed Saturday and Sunday. Congratulations to Boogie's proud owner Sue Schools,
and well done to Jasper and Lyric.
Our top winner for
the Virginia Beach weekend is Afghan Hound, Dion Glory Bound OR
should I say; CH. DION GLORY BOUND! Glory took her final major
under Judge Patricia Mowbray-Morgan on Sunday October 31, 2004
(Virginia Beach Kennel Club). Karen and Glory moved effortlessly
around the ring as if they were dancing. A
BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO GLORY, OWNERS LARRY & DEBORAH AND HANDLER
KAREN. GOOD LUCK IN THE SPECIALS RING!
Our wiining streak
contiinues thoughout the Halloween weekend in Virginia Beach!
CH. Severhaus Jasper Leilani is awared Grand Sweeps Winner under
Judge Pamela Perdue at the German Pinscher Club of Amercia's National
Specialty. We would also like to welcome a new addition to our
family. Her name is Leilani's Lovers Moon over Lakai, (Sweetie).
She is a red/rust German Pinscher with natural ears and tail.
We expect great things from this little lady. PJ, , Leilani's
Silk Pajamas takes her first 3pt major under judge Dr. Bianchi.
. AM.CH. Leilani's Oh Henry n Legard adds to our weekend of enjoyment
by taking the Best of Breed honors under Judge Ms. Frandel Brown.
The performance by PJ, Henry, and Jasper
was truley poetry in motion.
Judge Ronald Spritzer
launches PJ, Leilani's Silk Pajamas, quest for the purple by awarding
her Winners Bitch Sunday for her first AKC Point., Congratulations PJ good luck with 14 more.
Virginia is next
after a brief stop in Kentucky for the Dobe nationals, nuff said.
Dion Glory Bound, the afghan takes the points under Judge Edmund
Kaufman at the Leesburg KC shows at Oatlands Farm. While Jasper,
CH Severhaus Jasper v Leilani, is awarded BOB under Judge Marjorie
Tuff. Sunday at the Charlottsville-Albermarle KC Show at Montpelier
Station, Jasper is again awarded Best Of Breed by Judge Anita
Cuneo. Will, CH Signets Forever in Blue Jeans, takes the Basenji
Breed win under Judge Ronald Spritzer. This is Will's first breed
win with new handler and ring accomplice Karen Mounts.. Well done Will and Karen the first of many, and
thanks to Marcy for entrusting him to us.
Time to wind our
way to the far north of this fair land; Bangor, ME is the destination,
commencing a five week circuit in the north east. Jon Cole takes
a good long look at Glory, Afghan Dion Glory Bound, to award her
Winners Bitch/Best Of Breed. Jasper, the German Pinscher CH Severhaus
Jasper v Leilani, takes the Breed under Judge RJ Moore and goes
on to a Group III from Judge Jon Cole.
Judge Hartinger
also recognised the capabilities of Leilani's Stetson by DeRay
by awarding him Winners Dog/Best Opposite Sex. Narrowing the gap
to his Championship. "Snaps"
to Jesse and Karen.
September 10th in
Sullivan , MO allows us to brag on a couple of more wins as IWH
Adeline, Mistyglens Adeline Silverstar, breaks a dry spell to
be handed Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex for a 3 point major
by Judge Roger Hartinger. Black Russian Terrier Special, ZuZu
is awarded Best of Breed by Judge Hartinger. A
Nice pair of Wins, thanks to Judge Hartinger
The end of August
finds us in Monroe, Louisiana, where Lyric struts her stuff again
under Judge Doug Shipley to be handed the ribbons for Winners
Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Opposite Sex and complete the requirements
to become an American Champion. YIPEEE,
Congratulations, to Karen, Donna, Mike and Ken, How sweet it is,...
finished from the Bred By Exhibitor Class
The very next day under Colonel Joe Purkheiser,
her first as a Special, she is awarded Best Opposite Sex.
Never to be left out German Pinscher, Jasper, CH Severhaus Jasper v Leilani, takes the Breed all four days under judges Joe Purkheiser, Everett Dean Jr, Dorothy Welsh and Jon Cole, following the win from Judge Cole he goes on to be awarded a Group IV placement by Judge Virginia Lyne.
The last two days of competition see IWH Teddi Bear Running of Scurry, Lil Bear, take both her majors: a 4pt win under Judge Cole and a 3 pt win under Judge Purkheiser. Could Calvin be happier... I don't think so. Well done all.
The second round
of the Kansas circuit Thirsday August 19th thru Sunday August
22nd, sees Tangerine, Afghan hound Mtn Spirit Red Sky at Morning
take the honors on Friday as she is awarded Winners Bitch for
2 points leaving her needing just a major to finish her American
Championship. In the Wolfhound ring the girls go back and forth
again as Lyric, Tenderlands Song of Eire to Manasota, is awarded
Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Opposite Sex. Half-brother
Stormy, Tenderland Windstorm of Manasota, continues his trek towards
Champion as he is awarded Winners Dog for two points and Lyric's
brother, Bear, Tenderland Teddy Bear of Manasota, takes Reserve
Winners Dog. The next day Lyric wins again, taking Winners Bitch/Best
Opposite Sex with her half sister Pleasure, Tenderland Pleasure
of Manasota, taking Reserve. Saturday is a turnaround and Pleasure
is awarded Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex for her 2 points, and
forth it goes Sunday as Lyric oncce again is awarded Winners Bitch/Best
of Winners/ Best Opposite Sex for 3 points.
Jasper, CH Severhaus Jasper v Leilani, takes the purple and gold all four days under judges Betti Krause, Bernard Schwartz, Loraine Boutwell and Francine Schwartz. Once again congratulations to all our winners for a job well done.
A special thank you to David Scheris
, Darlene Veseking and Theresa Russo for allowing us to play with
and/or help finish the Black Russian Terriers.
CH Tamarack's That's King Kameamea,
CH Tamarack's Balistic Missile,
CH Tamarack's That's Daddy's Girl,
CH Aristes Da Babushka
and the boy himslf, CH Terminator, BRT.
Kicking off a two
week circuit at the Manhattan & Topeka KC shows in Topeka,
KS August 12th thru 15th. The wolfhounds strut their stuff once
again as a different pair take the honors. Tenderland Windstorm
of Manasota, Stormy and Tenderland Teddy Bear of Manasota, Bear,
lead the way. With Bear awarded Winners Dog/Best of Winners Thursday
for a single point, Stormy Friday takes 2 points including Best
of Winners, He repeats this Saturday for another single, and Sunday
takes the 2 points again as he is awarded Winners Dog in his third
consecutive show.
The girls not to be left behind perform equally as well. Tenderlands Song of Eire to Manasota, Lyric, is awarded Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex for a single Thursday, While Pleasure, Tenderland Pleasure of Manasota, is awarded the same both Friday and Saturday, then Lyric does it again on Sunday. Congratulations to Donna and Karen and well done to all the wolfhounds..
CH Severhaus Jasper v Leilani, takes the Breed all four days, from Judges Donald Gill, Karen McFarlane (5 breed pts) Beverly Capstick (6 breed pts) and Nelson Huber (6 breed pts) Sincere thanks to all these judges for recognising the talents of this up and coming "Special".
For the remainder of the crew newcomer Australian Shepherd,
Slydrock Catch a Marquis, holds his own in the 6-9 class placing
each day.
Congratulations to all these wonderful
dogs and their families.
Well enough of the
vacation, it's back to work and play in the ring. At the Corpus
Christe shows August 7th & 8th, Adeline, Irish Wolfhound,
Mistyglens Adeline Silverstar, is awarded Winner's Bitch/ Best
of Breed under Judge Chuck Herendeen, and the followong day kennel
mate Jerri, Jerusha's Pretty Girl, is awarded Winner's Bitch/
Best of Breed by Judge Joe Purkheiser. Congratulations
to owner Calvin valentine and well done Adeline and Jerri.
While Karen &
Ken were cavorting around Australia, German Pinscher Severhaus
Jasper vLeilani, Jasper was hard at work with his new friend Erin
Roberts, With wins from Montana to Houston the judges keep reaffirming
their preference for this spunky newcomer.
In Montana 6-18 thru 6-22 Judges Mrs Sinclair, J.T. Connaly, Everett
Dean Jr. Bob Vandiver & Mrs LK Davis all awarded Jasper Best
of Breed
In Oklahoma 6-24 thru 6-27 Mrs Davis, Madeline Fish, Mr Davis
and Vincent Grosso gave him additional Best of Breeds.
San Antonio, TX . July 8 thru 11 Judges Joe Gregory, Harry Smith,
Jr. and Marion Hoddeson all add to his Best of Breed stats
Then on to Houston, TX July 16 thru 18 where Dorothy Collier,
Charles Trotter and Alberto Berrios raise his best of Breed count
even higher.
Congratulations to Jasper and Karen
and many "Thanks" to Erin.
It's only right
and proper that being good "Dog People" even when you
go on a trip to Australia you would just have to go to a dog show.
During our recent visit to the "land down under" we
were fortunate enough to attend the Canine Association of Western
Australia's Winter Classic at their picturesque facilty in Southern
River,
With perfect weather for an outdoor show it was an exciting weekend
with some great competition and a chance to meet some wonderful
new friends. My sincere thanks to the West Aussies for extending
such jovial hospitality.
May 22, Shawnee
OK is a day that Joey and Rebecca Ames will not soon forget. Their
male doberman, Leilani's Lucky Charms (sired by Int'l, SKC, UCICB
Ch. Leilani's Kauai CDX,OA,NAJ,AAT,CGC,HIT,HIC) received his 3rd
leg to acquire his CD title. The story here is that Magic qualified
3 out of 4 trials under his breeder/handler Karen Mounts.
Stetson, Leilani's Stetson by DeRay is not to be left out of this award winning weekend as he takes Winners Dog/Best of Winners under Judge Linda Fowler to put him one step closer to his AKC championship.
Shawnee OK, May
21-24, proves to be a real title holder. Jasper, Severhaus Jasper
v Leilani shows his heart out. At nine months of age the judges
cannot stop talking about this showy little German Pinscher. He
is awarded Winners Dog/Best of Breed on day one. Judge Francine
Scwartz has the priveledge of completing Jaspers requirments to
obtain his AKC Championship by giving him Winners Dog/Best of
Breed (over specials) for the major. Not to be outdone, Judge
Ralph 'Sonny' Ambrosio awards him his first Group 4 placement.
Jasper is again awarded Best of Breed on his first day as a Special.
Adeline, Irish Wolfhound, Mistyglens Adeline Silverstar, rounds out her weekend with Winners Bitch/Best of Breed under Judge Francine Schwartz.
Pleasure, Irish Wolfhound, Tenderlands Pleasure of Manasota, is still on a roll. Her first three days of competition find her taking Winners Bitch by Judges Malendant, Deldeo, and Bergum. Pleasure has been a real pleasure to show and is now on the hunt for majors.
Back to Biloxi,
MS, May 13th thru the 16th where German Pinscher Severhaus Jasper
v Leilani, still in the 9 - 12 puppy class is awarded Winner's
Dog/Best of Winners/Best of Breed two of the four days of competition.
Irish Wolfhound, Tenderlands Song of Eire to Manasota shown from the Bred By Exhibitor class convinces Judge Linda Stebbins to award her Winner's Bitch/Best Opposite Sex.
Afghan Hound Glory, Dion Glory Bound, from the 9 -12 class is awarded consecutive wins on the 13th & 14th by going Winner's Bitch/ Best Opposite Sex under Judges Stebbins and Schwartz. On the 15th she is awarded the points by Judge Sandra Fikes who tops off Glory's day with a Best Of Breed. To round out the weekend Judge Killcullen again awards her the points and Best Opposite Sex.
Pleasure, Irish Wolfhound, Tenderlands Pleasure of Manasota, also has a fine weekend as she racks up three consecutive wins. Judge Francine Schwartz awarding her Winner's Bich /Best of Winners, Col. Purkhiser gives her Winners Bitch; and Mr. Kilcullen puts the icing on the cake by awarding this young newcomer with Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best of Breed.
Bear, Irish Wofhound, Tenderland Teddy Bear of Manasota, was not to be overlooked. Judge Linda Stebbins and Col. Purkhiser award this young pup Winners Dog/Best of Winners. Mr. Kilcullen follows suit on the 16th by awarding Bear the purple - Winners Dog.
Dr Greathouse was
also on hand to award a 3 point major to Irish Wolfhound, Tenderlands
Golden Girl, GG to officially make her a New AKC Champion. Congatulations GG, Karen and Donna
On to Denton, TX
May 8 and 9 where Stetson, Leilani's Stetson by DeRay from the
Bred By Exhibitor class is awarded Winner's Dog/Best Opposite
Sex by Judge Dr Greathouse.
Afghan Hound, Dion
Glory Bound, in Grey Summit, MO April 30th is awarded Winner's
Bitch/Best of Breed by Judge Everett Dean to give her her first
point. Congratulations Glory and Owner
Larry Powell
Also in Perry, Magic,
Leilani's Lucky Charms competed in obedience in the Novice B class
and was awarded the first 2 of 3 legs required for a Companion
Dog (CD) title, Way to go Magic! Thanks
to Judges Carol Mett and Mary Ann Tidwell
Perry, GA April
8 - 11th is the venue as all our guys show their hearts out, with
Jasper taking the points and continuing his winning streak from
the 9-12 class being awarded Winner's Dog /Best of Winners 2 of
the four days. Cal-E daughter Lyric, Irish Wolfhound, Tenderlands
Song of Eire to Manasota is awarded Winner's Bitch /Best of Winners
for a three point major and her first points by Judge Col. Joe
Purkhiser. Congratulations to all
our winners and their proud owners. Thank you Col. Purkhiser.
Jasper takes the
top honours in Wichita, KS as once again he is awarded Best of
Breed both days from the 6-9 puppy class, April 3 & 4. Bringing
him ever closer to his American Championship. Once
again congratulations Jasper and Karen.
Farm & Ranch
was the venue for two days of showing March 13 & 14, as Severhaus
Jasper v Leilani, German Pinscher Jasper, is awarded Best of Breed
both days from the 6-9 puppy class. Owned and expertly handled
by Karen Mounts. Congratulations Jasper,
what a character to live with!
From Arizona its
straight to San Antonio, Texas. March 4th thru the 9th. Once again
Stetson is a big winner taking a 3 point major from the Bred By
Exhibitor class under Judge Ms Jan Cowan Sigler. Amber, CH Leilani's
Kit Kat n Legard, is awarded Best Opposite Sex Friday and Best
of Breed Sunday. Well done Stetson
and Amber
In
Dobermans, Leilani's Oh Henry n Legard, completes the requirements
to be come an American Champion as he is awarded a 5 point major
for Winner's Dog under Judge Jane Kay Friday Feburary 27th. Congratulations Henry, and co-owners/handlers
Karen Mounts and Ken Hapgood
Half Brother Stetson, Leilani's Stetson By DeRay, 3 days later, in his first weekend
out with us, is awarded Winner's Dog/Best Opposite Sex to take
his first points and a 4 point major by Judge Dr Richard Greathouse.
Congratulations Stetson, Owner/Handler
Karen Mounts and Co-owner Jessica Byers
The second leg of
the Arizona circuit takes us to Scottsdale's Westworld. Irish
Wolfhound Tenderland Farms Golden Girl (GG) takes the points Sunday
Feb 29th as she's awarded Winner's Bitch/Best of Winners for a
5 point major, which leaves her with just 2 points needed to finish.
Jasper, German Pinscher Severhaus Jasper V Leilani, the hot new
winner on the circuit, continues his winning streak taking Best
of Breed all 4 days from the 6-9 puppy class.
To
test out the new dog show cruiser a 40ft 1970 GMC coach being
converted into a motor home, we just had to go on a "ROAD
TRIP"! What better place to go than Arizona.. Starting out
the circuit in Tuscon at the Alle Rasse international shows, all
six dogs that went recieved UCI titles. The awardees were, in
the puppy classes, Afghan Hound, Dion Glory Bound (Glory) who
also went Best Of Breed Puppy all three shows, Italian Greyhound,
Mancols Extravagant Gesture (Echo) who also was awarded BOB Puppy
for the three shows, Doberman Pinscher, Gile's Black Diamond (Diamond)
who was awarded Best Male Puppy for the three shows and Doberman
Pinscher, Kejon's Black Velvet (Shaka), who was awarded BOB Puppy.
Shaka also went on to be awarded Group I's for all three shows.
Being further awarded a Resereve Best In Show - Puppy for show
2 and Best In Show - Puppy in show 3.
For the adults, Irish Wolfhound Tenderland Farms Golden Girl (GG)
and Tenderland's Next Generation (Gena) are both awarded their
UCICB International titles. Congratulations
to all the weekends winners and new title holders.
The Abeline Kennel
Club shows January 24th & 25th were good for newcomer 6 month
old German Pinscher, Severhaus Jasper v Leilani, Jasper was awarded
Winners Dog/ Best Opposite for 2 points on Saturday by Judge Arlene
Davis and Sunday Winners Dog/ Best of Breed over "Specials"
for a 3 point major under Judge Lowell Davis. New client, Italian
Greyhound, Mancols Extravagant Gesture, Echo, is Saturday's Winner's
Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Opposite for her first point under
Judge Elaine Rigden and Winners Bitch / Best Opposite again on
Sunday under Judge Jack Ireland. Congratulations
to all our first time winners
Happy New
Year & Welcome to 2004, Starting off the year right
the annual season starter in Glen Rose , TX hosted by Nolan River
Kennel Club as Finnish Spitz Jay, Crowns Joulu Lahja is awarded
Winners Dog by Judge L Woolfe White at Sunday's show. Congratulations Jay and proud owners Rob and
Erin Winter.
After sitting out
for 8 months waiting for majors. Ali, Mahdi's Good Golly It's
Ali, is awarded Winners Dog for a 3 point major to complete his
Amercian Championship at just 19 months of age, in a well deserved
win under Judge Karin Ashe. Ali is shown the rest of the circuit
as a "Special" just for fun. However in probably the
best win of the circuit, 4 year old Briana Fraire, Karen's Granddaughter
and budding handler, shows Ali in Breed competition under Judge
Mrs P.B. Peat and is awarded the top honors. Congratulations
to first time handler Briana, to CH Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali
and proud owners Dr and Mrs W T Turner
To close out the
year we head west to Arizona for the fall/winter circuit starting
November 13th in Tuscon. and continuing through Goodyear Nov 22nd
& 23rd. and finishing in Yuma on Dec 1st. It was a mixed bag
of results with most dobes either winning their class or placing
against good competition. In Goodyear PJ, Leilani's Silk Pajamas,
is awarded Best Puppy by Judge Mrs Capstick. Amber, CH Leilani's
Kit Kat N Legard, finishes the circit with two more Best of Breeds
under Judges Irene Bivin & Patti Long Smith. Congratulations
to all our winners
It was a weekend
of near misses for a lot of exhibitors as in excess of 50 dobermans
competed for the points and the top honors October 30th thru Nov
2nd in Ft Wayne, IN at the Old Fort Cluster. CH Leilani's Kit
Kat N Legard , Amber, is awarded Best Opposite Sex by Judge Kiki
Kahn, but the weekends accolades go to Envy, as she completes
her Championship with a four point major by going Winner's Bitch/Best
of Winners under Judge Jane Forsyth. Congratulations
American Champion Leilani's Envy by DeRay, Owner/Handler Karen
Mounts and co-breeder J Ray Johnson
Newcomer 19 month
Rottweiler, Country Side's Samson Von Luke, Sam, having completed
his initiation to the show world , demonstrates what he can do
under Judge RJ Moore when he is awarded Winner's Dog/ Best Opposite
Sex for his first Championship point. Sunday's judging sees him
awarded RWD under Judge Roger Hartinger.
Welcome to the show ring. Congratulations
to Sam and handler Ken Hapgood.
From the far north
to the deep south as the circuit continues in Albany, GA. where
the TKC hosts a splendid 2 day event at the Potter Community Center,
and the winning continues as Magic, Leilani's Lucky Charms, is
awarded the points under Judge R.J. Moore. Amber, CH Leilani's
Kit Kat N Legard, is awarded Best of Breed. The following day
Judge Roger Hartinger awards Jake, Leilani's American Spirit,
Reserve Winner's Dog, Envy, Leilani's Envy by DeRay, Winner's
Bitch/Best of Winners and Amber, a consecutive Best of Breed.
Under Judge RJ Moore she is given her opportunity to go for the
Red, White and Blue rosette.
Congratulations to all the weekends'
winners, to handlers Karen Mounts & Ken Hapgood and the dogs'
respective owners.
Its off to the far
reaches of the northern teir states and the Penobscott Valley
2 day series in Bangor, Maine. Where Judge Glen Fancy pulls out
Jake, Leilani's American Spirit, to be his Winners Dog and Envy,
Leilani's Envy by DeRay, as his Winner's Bitch adding a point
each toward their American Championships. and awards Kira, CH
Leilani's Dangerous Curves, Best Opposite Sex on Saturday. On
Sunday Judge Edd Biven takes a good look at Envy and awards her
the points. Determined not to be left out Amber, CH Leilani's
Kit Kat N Legard, puts on a great showing to be awarded Best of
Breed, Judge Sonny Ambrosio continues this winning trend and awards
her the Working Group.
Congratulations to Amber, Jake and
Envy and their handler Karen Mounts, on an awesome weekend.
It was an absolutley
awesome weekend inn Lubbock , Tx , for Amber, CH Leilani's Kit
Kat N Legard, as she is awarded Best of Breed, Friday 9/18 by
Judge Anna Wanner, and Group I by Judge Edd Biven. The following
day she is awarded her second Best of Breed by Judge Irene Biven.
In the Group ring Judge Jane Roppollo gives her a shot at Best
in Show. To cap a wonderful weekend Sunday's judging again sees
her take top honors under Judge Patti Long Smith giving her her
third consecutive breed win. In group, Judge Irene Biven, amidst
tough competition ,awards her a Group IV. A
heartfelt congratulations to Amber and Owner/Handler Karen Mounts
.Not to be left out, brother Leilani's Oh Henry
N Legard, is awarded the points Sunday by Judge Patti Long Smith,
putting him within easy reach of the few points needed to complete
his Championship. Thanks to Judge
Patti Long Smith, and congratulations to owner/handler Karen Mounts
The Labor Day weekend
was a dobes only showing in Monroe LA, for the Bayou Kennel Club
shows Friday and Saturday.
Judge R.J. Shreve pulls new special CH Leilani's Kit Kat N Legard,
Amber , for his Best of Breed winner. Well
done Amber and Karen!
The following day under the watchful eye of Judge Judith Goodin
. Cherry, O's Hot Fudge Sundae is awarded Winners Bitch to take
her third major and complete her American Championship! A very warm congratulations to Owner Pat Onley,
Cherry and Handler Karen Mounts
In the same ring brother Henry, Leilani's Oh Henry N Legard, is
awarded the points and then Best of Winners to take his first
major.
That's my boy! Congratulations Henry
and another "well done!" to Handler Karen Mounts! At
the Vicksburg KC show on Sunday Judge Chuck Herendeen awards Henry,
Leilani's Oh Henry N Legard, Winners Dog for his second 3 point
major. A great weekends showing, congratulations
to all the owners, their dogs and Handler Karen Mounts.
In one of those damned if
you do, damned if you don't situations, Cherry, O's Hot Fudge
Sundae, goes into the ring to hold the major Sunday. With no effort
at all on Cherry's part, JUDGE Mildred Bryant awards her
the class and the points for her forth major win. Congratulations Cherry on rounding out the weekend
in winning style.
Following on from
Houston its west to Corpus Christi where Sunday 8/10 it is an
"Envy"able day as Judge Houston Clark awards Bred By
Exhibitor entry Leilani's Envy by DeRay Winners Bitch and Best
Opposite Sex . Congratulations to
Karen and Envy on a fine performance.
After a brief rest,
San Antonio and Houston are up next as Judge Robert Sharp pulls
Envy, Leilani's Envy by DeRay from the Bred By Class to award
her Winner's Bitch at the Austin KC show in San Antonio, TX. Congratulations Karen & Envy on a job well
done.
Then once again
north for the Idaho/Montana circuits with huge majors available.
Everthing comes together in Great Falls, MT June 20th & 21st
as Judge Irene Bivins awards Amber, Leilani's Kit Kat n Legard,
Winner's Bitch/Best of Winner's for a five point major to complete
her American Championship. Congatulations
Owner/Handler Karen Mounts and Breeder Kathy Gardner.
The following day Judge Michelle Billings looks
very carefully at Amber's sister, Cherry, O' Hot Fudge Sundae,
as she awards her Winner's Bitch giving her a 5 point major. Cherry
needs just a single to finish. A hearty
congratulations to Owner Pat Onley
From the far North
to the deep South and bayou country for the Calcasieu Kennel Club's
2 day series in Lake Charles, LA. June 6 & 7 as Judges Judy
& Pat Donier award Amber, Leilani's Kit Kat N Legard, Winner's
Bitch both days. Congratulations Owner/Handler
Karen Mounts
Continuing the winning
streak Cairn Terrier, Sugar Baby's Harley Boy is awarded Winner's
Dog/Best of Winners to take a 5 point major under Judge Polly
Smith. He continues to be awarded WD/BOS for the remainder of
the weekend. Congratulations Harley
and owner Ashley Westrich.
Fargo-Moorehead
Kennel Club held its 50th anniversary series May 30th thru June
1 and for the second year running the turnout was huge with majors
in most breeds including Dobermans. Magic, Leilani's Lucky Charms
takes a 4 point major Friday fom the American Bred class and goes
on to be awarded Best of Winners for 5 points under Judge Polly
Smith. Cherry, O's Hot Fudge Sundae shown in Open AOAC is awarded
Winner's Bitch for a 5 point major the very same day, To round
out the weekend Kira, CH Leilani's Dangerous Curves, is awarded
best of Breed by Judge Judith Parks on Sunday Congratulations
to Cherry and Magic's very proud owners and to handler's Ken Hapgood
and Karen Mounts.
Afghan Hound, Tangerine,
Mtn Spirit Red Sky at Morning, is awarded Winner's Bitch at the
Seminole KC show on Monday in Shawnee, OK. Congratulations
to Owner Helga Jeffs and Handler Karen Mounts.
May 23 thru the
26th saw the team heading off to Shawnee, Oklahoma.where Marty
kids do it again Amber, Leilani's Kit Kat N Legard, aquites herself
well to be awarded Winner's Bitch/Best of Winners Friday by Judge
Andre Schoen and Winner's Bitch, Monday by Judge Charles Olvis.
Cherry , O's Hot Fudge Sundae takes the points Saturday and Sunday
as she is awarded Winner's Bitch/Best Opposite in consecutive
shows by Judges Phillip Marsman and Barbara Shaw. and brother
Henry, Leilani's Oh Henry N Legard, takes the points two days
also as Judges Philip Marsman and Charles Olvis award him Winner's
Dog/Best of Winners on Friday and Monday. Congratulations
to these wonderful Pizzazz/Marty kids, Congratulations to Breeder
Kathy Gardner and handlers Karen Mounts/Ken Hapgood
Ali, Afghan Hound
Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali continues his winning streak May
9th - 11th at the Gum Tree Classic held in Tupelo, MS as he is
awarded Winner's Dog and Best of Breed in consecutive shows. Congratulations Jody and Family on this boy's
wonderful success, Well done to Handler Karen Mounts for a job
well done.
From the American
Bred Class Leilani's Kit Kat N Legard, Amber, is awarded Winner's
Bitch by Judge Ruth Zimmerman on Friday, Saturday Judge J.R. White
awards her Winner's Bitch and Best of Winner's.
The Sooner Circuit
in Oklahoma City May 1st thru the 4th was a very sucessful weekend
as Ali, Afghan Hound Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali, took Winners
Dog all 4 days and Best of Winners the first three to add another
3 points toward his championship, Buzz, Flat-coated Retriever
Savvy's Moonraker also has a good weekend being awarded Winner's
Dog two of the three times he was shown.
It is with regret that we miust announce that Buzz died May 9th, We extend out deepest sympathies to Lisa and her family for the loss of a true friend, companion and wonderful show dog.
Leilani and Legard
Dobermans are pleased to announce that Marty, CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud
of Fabert and Pizzazz, CH Aquarius Without Remorse son, Sierra,
completeted his AKC Championship in Bossier City, LA April 19th
expertly trained and handled by Sue Cassel, Congratulations
to Owner, Sonya Riggs, Handler Sue Cassel and Breeder Kathy Gardner,
Well done, Sierra.
In Wichita, KS April
4th - 6th, Flat-coat retriever, Buzz, Savvy's Moonraker, is awarded
Winner's/Best of Winners & Best of Breed and Irish Wolfhound
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, Cal-E, is awarded Best of Breed
and a Group 3 placement on Friday. Cal-E takes another Best Of
Breed Saturday folowed by a Group 4 placement and rounds out the
weekend Sunday with Best of Breed again. Thanks
to all the Breed and Group Judges and congratulations to Buzz
and Cal-E's proud owners.
In the dobe ring
6-9 month puppy, Leilani's Envy By De Ray, is awarded Winner's
Bitch/ Best of Winners for a 2 point win on Saturday.
It's always interesting
to do the Ft Worth shows in late March to see what sort of idiosy
the kennel clubs will come up with. This year it was back to back
aisle crating with NO grooming space, maybe next year they'll
suspend the exhibitors from the ceiling; be able to fit a lot
more in that way.
Anyhow on with the show report: Afghan Hound Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali, starts off the weekend right when he is awarded Winner's Dog to take a 3 point major by Judge Diane Malenfant . This puts him at a healthy 7 championship points and well on his way to finishing. Congratulations to Bill, Jody, Franklin and Chloe, his proud family and to Handler Karen Mounts. On Monday Georgie, 15" Beagle George W. Lyndon Byrd Is awarded Winner's Bitch, Best Opposite Sex. Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, is awarded Best of Breed
In the dobe ring
it was huge celebrations Saturday as Henry, Leilani's Oh Henry
N Legard, is awarded by Judge Lt Col William Garvey Winner's Dog,
Best of Breed and Best of Winners over the Special. On Sunday
under Judge Bill Whaling he is again awarded Winners Dog, another
Best of Breed and Best of Winners. To cap a fine weekend he then
adds a Group 4 placement to his list of achievements. Congratulations to Henry, Owner/Handler Karen
Mounts and Breeder Kathy Gardner.
A very fine weekend
at the two Garden City Kennel Club shows in Garden City, Kansas
March 8 & 9, as Ali, Afghan hound Mahadi's Good Golly It's
Ali, is awarded Winner's Dog and Best Opposite by Judge William
Bergum. 15 inch Beagle Georgie, George W Lyndon Bird, is awarded
Winners Bitch/Best Opposite also by Judge William Bergum and takes
the same awards under Judge Judy Webb the following day. KC, CH
Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper our Finnish Spitz Special is awarded
Best of Breed both days by Judges Ann Hearn and William Bergum.
From Houston to
Wichita Falls as Faith City Kennel Club presents its two day series
March 1st and 2nd and it was a weekend of double takes as Georgie,
15 " Beagle is awarded Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex both
days by Judges Mary Lou Kniola and Norton Moore. Cal-E, Irish
Wolfhound CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, takes Best of Breed
both days from Judges Ellen Fetter and Norton Moore, KC, Finnish
Spitz, CH Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper, goes all out to take
the Breed both days from Judges Charles Herendeen and Peggy Llyod.
To round out the weekend with everyone getting a piece of the
action, Harley, Cairn Terrier, Sugar Baby's Harley Boy, is awarded
Winner's Dog/Best of Breed Saturday by Judge Mary Lou Kniola and
Irish Wolfhound, Mistyglen's Adeline Silverstar, makes her mark
, being awarded Winner's Bitch/Best of Winners by Judge Norton
Moore.
Congratulations ao all our winnners,
thier owners and handlers on a good weekend.
Farm & Ranch
hosted the Brazoria Kennel Club series of shows February 22nd
& 23rd where Ali, 12 -18 month Afghan Hound, Mahadi's Good
Golly It's Ali, is awarded Reserve Winner's Dog on Saturday. Cal-E,
Irish Wolfhound CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, is presented
with the Best of Breed purple and gold both days by Judges Col.
Joe Purkhiser and Mr. Gary Newton.
The 127th Annual
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held in New York, NY at Madison
Square Gardens Feb 10th & 11th saw a huge variety of results
and win or lose it is very hard to treat it as"just another
dog show".
Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, Cal-E aquits
herslf very well indeed to follow in her mother's footsteps and
be awarded Best Opposite Sex by Judge Dorothy McDonald
Finnish Spitz Ch Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper, KC, is awarded
the only Finnish Spitz Award of Merit by Judge James Materna
Smooth Mini Dacshund, CH D'Rays Natalie Wood MS is awarded an
Award of Merit by Judge Dorothy McDonald.
Leilani's Oh Henry
N Legard, Henry is awarded Reserve Winner's Dog on Saturday as
his sister Amber, Leilani's Kit Kat N Legard is awarded Winner's
Bitch / Best Opposite Sex for the points both days.
Though a small show,
the competition was hot in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Feb 1 & 2
as Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, Cal-E, is
awarded Best Of Breed Sunday by Judge Robert Ligon. In his second
weekend out Harley, Cairn Terrier, Sugar Baby's Harley Boy, is
awarded Winner's Dog/Best Opposite Sex in both days shows. KC,
Finnish Spitz Ch Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper is awarded Best
Of Breed both days.
In the Dobe ring
Cherry, O's Hot Fudge Sundae, Henry and Amber's sister, makes
her presence felt, taking the points both days by going Winner's
Bitch and Best of Winner's under Judges Heitzman and Biven.
Moving on to Abilene,
Texas Jan 25th & 26th as Afghan Hound, Ali, Mahadi's Good
Golly its Ali is awarded Winners Dog Best Of Winners and Best
of Breed both days by Judges Newson and Heitzman. Irish Wolfhound,
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, Cal-E is awarded Best Of Bfreed
in consecutive showings and goes on to take a Group III placement
in Sunday's competition.
Starting out the
year in the right mode Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E
Callahan, Cal-E,, is awarded Best of Breed both days of the Nolan
River KC shows in Glenn Rose , Texas January 4 & 5.
The second annual
Eucanuba Classic held in Orlando, Florida Dec 11th saw both Finnish
Spitz, KC, Ch Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper and Irish Wolfhound,
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, Cal-E recieve invitations to
participate. In a very proud moment Cal-E wins the Best of Breed
under Judge Council Parker. A big
Congratulations to Handler Karen Mounts and Owner Donna Robinson.
In the Doberman
ring Henry, Leilani's Oh Henry N Legard, takes the points and
Best of Winners from Judge Pat Mowbray-Morgan at Friday's Tri-State
KC show November 1st and again on Sunday at the Mid-Continent
KC show he's awarded Winner's Dog By Judge Dany Canino. Kira,
Multi BPIS /JU.A/ AM CH
Leilani's Dangerous Curves, is awarded Best Opposite all three
days.
For the remainder
of the weekend Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan,
Cal-E, is awarded consecutive Best Of Breeds by Judges Colonel
Joe Purkhiser, Dr John Shelton and Ms Pat Mowbray-Morgan
Thursday's Finnish
Spitz Club of America National Specialty saw some heavy competition
as KC, Ch Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper makes the final cut
and Leia, Ch Crowns Icecaps Princess Leia is honored with an Award
of Merit by Judge Fred Bassett. Congratulations
to Leia, owners Karen, David and Luke and handler Karen Mounts
The big news of
the weekend was Amber's win at the Sioux Empire KC show in Sioux
Falls, South Dakota on Sunday as she is awarded Winners Bitch/Best
of Winners by judge Paula Neikle for a 5 point major her first
AKC points. Heartfelt congratulations
to Leilani's Kit Kat N Legard and proud owner/handler Karen Mounts,
and thanks to Mrs Neikle.
In true Cal-E style,
Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best
of Breed in consecutive shows by judges Stephen Hubble and Joe
Gregory, with Judge Helen Lee James awarding her a Group I Saturday
and Judge Chuck Herendeen giving her a Group II on Sunday.
Thanks to these judges for continuing
to recognize Cal-E's fine qualities and once again congratulations
to Owner Donna Robinson and Handler Karen Mounts
Next stop is Bangor,
ME and the Penobscot Valley KC shows where Saturday Kira, Multi BPIS /JU.A/ AM CH
Leilani's Dangerous Curves, is awarded Best of Breed by Judge
Robert Sharp. Her brother, Dodge, Leilani's Like a Rock, is awarded
Winners Dog/Best of Winners and brother, Henry, Leilani's Oh Henry
N Legard, is awarded Reserve Winner's Dog and sister Amber, Leilani's
Kit Kat N Legard is awarded Winner's Bitch, and daddy, Marty UCICB Intl CH, Can CH, AM CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud
of Fabert, CD. is awarded best Opposite Sex.
The following day under Judge Stephen Hubble; Dodge is again awarded
Winner's Dog and Amber takes RWB.
Congratulations to a family of winners.
For the rest of
the weekend, Cal-E CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, is awarded
Best of Breed by Judges Riddle and Purkheiser and in Saturdays
Group ring Judge Pukheiser awards her a Group III. Congratulations and thanks to our judges
On to Indianapolis
and the start of a three week circiut which was to have included
the Doberman Nationals in MA.. Multi BPIS
/JU.A/ AM
CH Leilani's Dangerous Curves, Kira, is
awarded Best Opposite Sunday under Judge Lenore Riddle,
During the same
cluster, in her very first showing Amber, Leilani's Kit Kat N
Legard, is awarded Best Puppy In Sweepstakes. Here's hoping this
is the start to an awesome show career.
Back to Georgia
again, this time to Atlanta. where GG, Tenderland Farms Golden
Girl, is awarded her first major under Judge R.J. Moore. Congratulations, Owner Donna Robinson & Handler
Karen Mounts. In other winning
news, Asta, Finnish Spitz Jayenn's Vaju Asta, in her first weekend
out being owner handled is awarded WinnersBitch both Saturday
and Sunday. Well Done Owner
Handler Nacny Velardo. Another
of our Finky line up does very well this weekend as well as Crowns
Icecaps Princess Leia in her first weekend out as a "Special"
is awrded Best Opposite Sex by Judges Flemin and Hodesson, Congratulations to Leila's proud owners Karen,
David & Lucas.
the Wheatland Cluster
held in Salina, KS September 13th, thru the 15th was another sucessful
weekend as Afghan Hound Ali, Mahadi's good Golly It's Ali, is
awarded Winner's Dog/Best of Breed by Judge Joe Gregory. Finnish
Spitz Leia, in an undeniable performance is awarded Winner's Bitch/Best
Of Winners and Best of Breed by Judge Anthony Dinardo. Her breed
win gives her the major she needed to finish and become New American
Champion Crowns Icecaps Princess Leia. Our seasoned "special"
Irish Wolfhound, Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, proving
yet again why she is America's Number 1 Wolfhound bitch takes
Best of Breed all three days of the cluster and follows up with
a Group II placement Friday, Saturday she wins the Hound Group
and Sunday is awarded a Group III placement. Congratulations
to all our Best of Breed representatives, Very well done!
Irish Wolfhound, Cal-E, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best of Breed both days, Icecaps
Crowns Phantom Myôs is awarded Winner's Dog/Best of Winners
and Leia. Crowns Icecaps Princess Leia, takes Winners Bitch/ Best
Opposite But the real congratulations must go to KC, CH Icecaps
Crowns King of Pauper as he is awarded Best of Breed both days
and on Sunday under Judge Ann Hearn wins the Non-sporting group.
Congratulations to all the weekends
winners, a special congrats to KC, his proud owners Shelby and
Diane Helland and handler Ken Hapgood.
The shores of Lake
Ponchatrain and the City of Mandeville, LA set the scene for a
very wet and muggy weekend, now while the weather was off; the
dogs were "right on" as New Champion Leilani's Believe
N Dreams is awarded Best of Breed by Judge Doug Matson on Saturday.
Congratulations to Eve on her first
breed win.
At the same cluster
KC, Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Crowns
King of Pauper, is awarded Best of Breed all four days. Icecaps
Crowns Phantom Myôs is awarded Winner's Dog/Best of Winners
all four days and Asta, Jayenn's Vaja Asta is awarded Winner's
Bitch/Best Opposite in consecutive shows. Irish Wolfhound, Cal-E,
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan is also awarded Best of Breed
each time she is shown. Welsh Corgi puppy Daisy, out having a
good time in the show ring in her weekend out is awarded her first
championship point Sunday by Judge Donna Buxton. Congratulations
to KC , Myos, Asta , Daisy and Cal-E for fine performances throughout
the weekend.
Off now to Perry,
GA and the Crossroads of Georgia Cluster where the exciting news
belongs to Leilani's Believe N Dreams, Eve, who makes all our
dreams come true as she is awarded Winner's Bitch for a 4 point
major by Judge Donna Buxton on the first day of the cluster. Eve
now needs just one single point to finish. Congratulations
to Owner Sue DeCaro and Handler Karen Mounts and a big "well
done" to Eve on winning her 3rd major.
So now comes the really good
bit. On Saturday, the very next time she is shown ,she is awarded
Winner's Bitch yet again, this time by Judge Jim Briley to secure
a second 4 point major during the weekend. Eve finishes in grand
style with 4 majors to her credit. Congratulations
to New Champion Leilani's Believe N Dreams
For the rest of
the cluster Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan,
has a very good weekend taking the Breed all three days, however
the crowning glory of the weekend was winning the Hound Group
under Judge Roger Hartinger on Friday. Another
fine performance by Cal-E and congratulations to handler Karen
Mounts and Owner Donna Robinson, Grateful thanks to the Breed
Judges Mrs Hartinger, Mrs Tiejen and Mr Lemke, and a special thank
you to Mr Hartinger for the Group I placement.
Ali, Afghan, Mahadi's Good
Golly It's Ali, shows his style as he is awarded Winner's Dog
for his 2nd championship point by Judge Lemke. Well done Ali, keep up the good work.
and Buzz, Flat-Coat Retriever, Savvy's Moonraker, is awarded Winner's
Dog/Best of Winner's and Best of Breed both days. Congratulations Buzz it was fun getting to play
in the Group ring.
In Kansas City,
Missouri the Heart of America Cluster was held the weeeknd of
August 23rd thru 25th. as Eve, Leilani's Belive N Dreams is awarded
Winner's Bitch/ Best of Winners for a 3 point major by Judge Kathleen
O'Steen. Congratulations Eve on gaining
your second major, Well done, Handler Karen Mounts on fine presentation.
Eve, Leilani's Believe
N Dreams, is awarded Winner's Bitch by Judge Arley Hussin, Saturday
and Dodge, Leilani's Like A Rock, takes Winner's Dog under Judge
Wanda Spediacci on Sunday.
The Bayfront Convention
Center in Corpus Christie was the venue for a two day series of
shows. It was a good weekend for Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan as she takes Best of Breed both days.
KC Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper takes Best
of Breed under Judge Wanda Spediacci. Icecaps Crowns Phantom Myôs
is awarded Winner's Dog/Best of Winners both days to take the
dog points and newcomer Jayenn's Vaja Asta, in her second show
is awarded Winner's Bitch for her first Championship point, thanks
to Judge Gary Dorge.
Ali, Afghan, Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali, goes Best of Breed
Puppy, under Judge Gary Newton.
Flat-coated Retriever, Buzz, Savvy's Moonraker, is awarded Winner's
Dog/Best of Winners/Best of Breed at both shows.
Congratulations and well done to all
the weekend's winners.
The Doberman ring
was just as exciting as Dodge, Leilani's Like a Rock, takes Winner's
Dog/Best of Winners/Best Opposite under Judge Dorothy Welsh.
Eve, Leilani's Believin' N Dreams is awarded Winner's Bitch also
by Dorothy Welsh, the following day under Joe Gregory she is awarded
Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners.
Kira, Multi BPIS /JU.A/ AM CH Leilani's Dangerous
Curves is awarded Best of Breed both days. Congratulations
to Dodge, Eve and Kira on fine performances and to handler Karen
Mounts on winning presentation.
Now its off to the
land of 10,000 lakes: north to Minnesota and a good weekend of
showing in Albert Lea.
Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best of Breed
at both shows by Judges Paula Hartinger who gives her a Group
II, and Dorothy Welsh who goes on to award her a Group III placement
also.
A very good weekend also for KC, Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Crowns
King of Pauper, As Judge Dr Harry Smith, Jr. awards him Best of
Breed and in group gives him a Group IV placement. Congratulations to all the weekend's winners.
Sunday's Singing
River KC show went well for Kira, Multi BPIS
/JU.A/ AM CH Leilani's Dangerous Curves where Judge Maxine
Beam awarded her Best of Breed. Kira's first Breed win as a special.
The previous Friday she was awarded BOS by Judge Jim Briley.
The Dolphin Cluster
held in Biloxi, MS, August 2nd thru the 5th was good for Cal-E,
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan as she is awarded four consecutive
Best of Breeds and takes two third place in group under Judges
James White and Janet Wilcox.
Ali, Afghan Hound, Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali, after taking
Reserve Winner's Dog the first three days is rewarded with Winner's
Dog for his first AKC championship point , by Judge Skip Herendeen.
In his first weekend out Flat-coated Retriever, Buzz, Savvy's
Moonraker, is awarded Winner's Dog/Best of Winners/Best of Breed
Sunday by Judge Ikeda.
In Dobes the big
winner of the weekend was Dodge, Leilani's Like a Rock, as he
is awarded Winner's Dog, Best of Winners by Judge Pat Doniere.
In the breed competition Kira, Multi BPIS
/JU.A/ AM CH Leilani's Dangerous Curves , is awarded Best
Opposite both days..
The Longview Kennel Club shows,
July 27th & 28th, were good for KC,
Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper, who was
awarded Best of Breed Saturday by Judge Timothy Robbins and again
on Sunday by Judge Mrs Elaine Rigden who also went on to award
him a Group III placement in the Non-Sporting Group. Congratulations to KC and Karen for a job well
done.
Newcomer to the show ring,
6 month old Afghan , Ali, Mahadi's Good Golly It's Ali, is awarded
Winner's Dog both days, continuing his winning start to his show
career.
Houston also saw
Myôs, Icecaps Crowns Phantom Myôs, once again awarded
Winner's Dog under Judge Catherine Di Santiago.
The very first show for Afghan puppy, Mahadi's
Good Golly It's Ali, saw him awarded Reserve Winner's Dog by Judge
Di Santiago and the following day he is awarded Best of Breed
Puppy by Judge Dorothy Nickles. Keep
up the good work Ali, and congratulaions to proud owners Bill
and Jody Turner.
Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound , CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E
Callahan is also a winner at the Reliant series as she is awarded
Best of Breed By Judge Martorella on Friday. and GG, Tenderland
Farms Golden Girl, is awarded Winner's Bitch on the same day.
From San Antonio
its on to Houston and the new Reliant Park series where Kira,
Multi BPIS /JU.A/ AM CH Leilani's Dangerous
Curves is awarded Best Opposite Sex on Sunday, July 21st.
Congratulations Kira on your first
award as a "Special"
A hectic circuit
for all competitors always starts with the summer series in San
Antonio but it was a very sucessful one for Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound
, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan as she is awarded consecutive
Best of Breeds July 11th thru July 13th, but the crowning glory
was the awarding of two Best In Show Brace with sister Tenderland
Farms Golden Girl, GG, at the Bexar County KC shows Friday and
Sunday. Congratulations to owner Donna
Robinson, to handler Karen Mounts and the Dynamic Duo of Cal-E
and GG.
KC, Finnish Spitz, CH
Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper also does very well in San Antonio
as Thursday July 11th he is awarded Best of Breed by Judge Edward
Kaufmann and does it again on Sunday under Judge Barbara Alderman.
Kennel-mate, Myôs, Icecaps Crowns Phantom Myôs, is
also awarded Winners Dog at the same two shows. Congratulations
to owners Diane and Shelby Helland and handler Karen Mounts.
A successful weekend
in North Dakota also for Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound , CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan as she is awarded Best Of Breed Friday by Judge
Virginia Hampton and Saturday by Judge Helen Miller Fisher, Cal-e
goes on to be awarded a Group III by Judge Michelle Billings.
Thanks to these judges who have contributed to Cal-E gaining and
maintaining her ranking as the nation's #1 Irish Wolfhound Bitch
and overall #3 in Breed. Congratulations
go out again to owner Donna Robinson and handler Karen Mounts.
We would have been very happy to
have left North Dakota with our new American
Champion UCICB/CAC Leilani's Hi Jinks, CD, CGC, but there
was another event in store. On the final day's showing Multi
BPIS JA, JU.A Leilani's Dangerous Curves wonderfully handled
by Karen Mounts is awarded Winner's Bitch/Best Opposite Sex by
Judge Kenneth Buxton for a 4 point major to finish her American
Championship. A heartfelt thank you
to Mr Buxton, to handler Karen Mounts and congratulations to Kira's
proud owners.
From Mississippi to North Dakota
for the Fargo-Moorehead Kennel Club series in Fargo, ND to commence
a very successful weekend.
After having sat out for nearly three years due to a foot injury,
surgeries and rehabiltation, Joker, UCICB/CAC
Leilani's Hi Jinks, CD, CGC in a truly championship performance
is awarded Winners Dog/Best Of Winners for a 4 point major to
clinch his American Championship by Judge Helen Miller Fisher.
Grateful thanks to Mrs Fisher for
recognising Joker's movement and attitude, to Karen for persevering
with a dog who was always worthy of finishing. Joker's championship
is dedicated to the memory of his co-owner Barbara Hapgood, (1944
- 1999)
Leilani's
Like a Rock has a great weekend in Tupelo MS as he is awarded
consecutive Best Of Breeds at all three shows, and a Group IV
placement by Judge Mr Fancy. Well
done Dodge keep up the good work.
May 10th thru 19th
takes us off to Mississippi , where in Tupelo Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound
, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best of Breed and
a Group III by Judge Robert Berndt, Mrs Jane Forsyth also awards
her a Best of Breed later that weekend, In Biloxi she is again
awarded Best of Breed by Judge Del Richards. In a wonderful spectacle
of movement and sycopation Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan
and GG, Tendeland Farms Golden Girl, strut their stuff in the
brace competitions to be awarded Best Brace In Show bravely handled
by Karen Mounts. Congratulations owner
Donna Robinson and Handler Karen Mounts.
In Biloxi, KC, Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Crowns King of
Pauper, is awarded Best of Breed and a Group
IV by Judge Charles Herendeen, as well as consecutive Best of
Breeds by Judges Nancy Fingerhut and Charles Mulock. Thanks to these judges for recognising KC's soundness
of type, Congratulations, Diane and Shelby and handler Karen Mounts.
Back in the dobe
ring agian in Gray Summit, MO. as Kira
Multi BPIS JA, JU.A Leilani's Dangerous Curves
on her quest for that elusive major to finish her championship
is awarded Winners Bitch May 3rd by Dr Ralph Graff and Winners
Bitch/Best of Winners May 4th by Judge Jim Briley. Congratulations Kira on yet another fine winning
performance. Dodge, Leilai's
Like A Rock, at the same show demonstrates his winning style as
he is awarded Winners Dog/ Best Of Winners by Judge Dr Ralph Graff
Off to Grove, OK
April 13 & 14 for the Northeast Oklahoma Kennel Club's two
day weekend. Dubya, Boston Terrier, Bailie's George Dubya in what
is now his third weekend out is awarded a further two points to
make his collective total, six shows, six points, Way to go Karen & Dubya. Our
two Finnish Spitz specials go head to head yet again and in a
total reversal of last weekends results, Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita
Sunrise, comes out on top both days as she is awarded Best Of
Breed with KC, CH Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper going Best Opposite.
To round out the weekend Irish WolfHound,
Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best
of Breed at both shows . Well done
to all our winners.
The
36th Anniversary series of shows April 6th & 7th in Crosby
Tx. hosted by the San Jacinto KC provided a backdrop for a great
weekends showing as Flash, Pointer, Pamelot's Da'Man Wild Spirits,
is awarded Winners Dog and Best Opposite Sex By Judge Arley Hussin
to complete his American Championship. Congratulations
Karen on finishing this rising young star at just 15 months. For the remainder of the weekend, Dubya, Boston
Terrrier, Bailie's George Dubya in his second weekend out is awarded
Winner's Dog for 2 points on Sunday by Judge Wanda Spediacci.
Irish WolfHound, Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan
is awarded Best of Breed at both shows and in the Finnish Spitz
ring Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best Opposite
Sex both days but the cheers go to young Champion KC, CH Icecaps
Crowns King of Pauper as he is awarded Best of Breed both days
. Congratulations to all our winners
and owners.
It was a great weeekend
at the Brazos Valley KC 2 day event held in Bryan, Tx March 30th
& 31st , as first timer 8 month old Boston Terrier Bailie's
George Dubya makes a grand start to his career by being awarded
Winners Dog/Best of Winners Saturday under Judge Edd Bivin., for
his first Championship point and on Sunday is awarded Winners
Dog by Judge Fred Bassett for his second point, Congratulations
Dubya, Agent Karen Mounts and Breeder Bailie Spencer Continuing his winning streak and counting down
the few final single points needed to complete his Championship
Flash, Pointer, Pamelot's Da'Man Wild Spirits is awarded
Winner's Dog/Best of Winners by Judge Paula Hartinger Saturday
and Winner's Dog/Best Opposite Sunday by Judge Nancy Liebes. Cisco,
Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best Of
Breed , CH Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper is awarded Best Opposite
and Crowns Icecaps Ariana is awarded Winners Bitch at both shows
by Judges Edd Bivin and Fred Bassett. Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound CH
Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, is also awarded Best of Breed both
days by Judges Dr Eric Liebes and Roger Hartinger, with Judge
Paula Hartinger awarding her a Group IV placement on Sunday. Congratulations all on a great weekend.
UCICB
Intl CH, Can CH, AM CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert, CD. Marty
is awarded Best of Breed Both days of the Heart of America Cluster
and goes on the take a Group II placement on Sunday. Well done, Marty and congratulations to owner/handler
Karen Mounts.
Off to the Heartbeat
of America Cluster in Kansas City, MO the weekend of March 16th
and a good weekend for Cisco, Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Chankita
Sunrise who is awarded BOB both days, Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD
Cal-E Callahan, is awarded BOB on Saturday and Thor, Akita, OPR
Hilltop's Hammer Man is awarded Winner's Dog and Best of Winners
both days. Congratulations to all
on a great weekend, Agent Karen Mounts.
It looks like GG,
Irish Wolfhound Ternderland Farms Golden Girl is on a winning
streak of her own as she is awarded 3 consecutive Winner's Bitch
awards at the Alamo cluster held in San Antonio March 6 thru 10.
At the same cluster Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, is
awarded 2 BOB and a Group 2 placement and Cisco, Finnish Spitz,
CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise, is awarded BOB during Saturday's
show. However the upset winner this weekend was Flash, Pointer
Pamelot's Da'man Wild Spirits as he is awarded at Sunday's show
Winners Dog, Best of Winners for a five point major and Best of
Breed over specials. Congratulations
on a fantastic circuit, to the dogs, the owners and handler, Karen
Mounts
Flash, Pointer Pamelot's
Da'Man Wild Spirits, continues his winning streak taking Winner's
Dog on Saturday, March 2 at the first of the Superstition KC show
under Judge Gloria Geringer. Well
done, Flash
Irish Wolfhound,
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan , Cal-E, has a good weekend in
Arizona also as she is awarded Best of Breed by Judge Frances
Forrester on Saturday and Best Opposite by Judge Prof Douglas
Taylor on Sunday. GG, Tenderland Farms Golden Girl at 16 months
and her first weekend out is awarded Winners Bitch for her first
2 championship points also by Judge Forrester. Congratulations,
Donna, as your girls do it again.
From Chicago it
was on to Phoenix, AZ for 2 days of Desert Valley DPC shows where
on the second day Kira, Multi BPIS JA, JU.A
Leilani's Dangerous Curves is awarded Winners Bitch, Best
Of Winners and Best Opposite by Judge Larry Sinclair for her first
4 point major. An outstanding showing
by Kira, congratulations .
The big news of
the weekend is that of Pointer, Flash, Pamelot's Da'man Wild Spirits,
as in his second weekend back on the circuit he is awarded Winner's
Dog, Best of Winners for the first of his majors Saturday by Judge
Donald Booxbaum The following day at the second IKC show he is
awarded Winners dog, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex for
his second major by Judge Mrs Speich. Handled by Ken Hapgood.
Congratulations Flash on a fine weekends
showing
Cisco, Finnish Spitz,
CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best of Breed at 2 of the
four weekends show in Chicago under Judges Mrs Clark and Dr Berndt,
and rounds out the weekend with 2 BOS. Congratulations
Cisco a nice weekends showing
The International
shows were also very good for Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan , Cal-E,, at the Park Shore show she is awarded
BOS, The following day at the Blackhawk show Judge Roger Hartinger
awards her BOB, and at the first of the IKC shows on Saturday
Judge Paula Hartinger also awards her BOB and she is awarded a
Group II placement by Judge Robert Berndt. (Agent Karen Mounts)
Congratulations, Cal-E, Karen and
Owner Donna Robinson.
The International
Kennel Club of Chicago, in conjunction with Park Shore and Blackhawk
KCs, hosted its annual cluster at the downtown Chicago McCormick
Center Feb 21st - 24th. Kira, Multi BPIS JA,
JU.A Leilani's Dangerous Curves expertly presented by owner/handler
Karen Mounts is awarded Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners and Best
Opposite to RP at Thursday's show by Breeder/Judge Irene Bivin.
The following day she takes Winners again under Judge Donald Booxbaum.
The IABCCA shows
held at the Triple Crown Dog Academy in Hutto, TX are always fun
to participate in. Three shows in two days is a lot but this weekend
it was well worth it as Dreamer comes away with three Best in
Show Puppy, Bred By Exhibitor awards, in addition she also completes
her National Puppy Jungsten Championship, Congratulations Multi BPIS-BBE JU.A Leilani's Cocktails 'n' Dreamz.
While Dreamer was the big winner following in her mother and aunts
footsteps, her father Marty is never to be left out as he is awarded,
Best of Breed three times and a Reserve Best In Show as well as
his International Championship as he becomes UCICB
Intl CH, Can CH, AM CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert, CD.
Other big winners this weekend were Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan , Cal-E, who took three Best of Breed and completed
her International title.
Cisco, Finnish Spitz, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise who also took
three Best of Breed and became an International Champion.
UCICB Intl CH Leilani's Hi Jinks, CD, CGC
,Joker, who rounds out his awards with a CAC National Championship.
Kira, Multi BPIS JU.A Leilani's Dangerous
Curves, who completed her Jungend Championship, JA, and took
Reserve Best In Show as well as 2 Best Of Breed Puppy awards.
Congratulations to all on a great
weekend of shows and to the owners and breeders of these new champions,
many thanks to the fine panel of International and National Judges
.
Having sat out for
nearly 6 months to mature and develop, pointer PAMELOT'S DA'MAN
WILD SPIRITS., Flash makes a splash his first weekend back at
the Abilene KC shows at the Colosium, being awarded Best of Breed
both days. Handled by Ken Hapgood. Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan , Cal-E, doesn't walk away empty paw either,
as she too takes Best of Breed at both shows and Cisco, Finnish
Spitz, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise comes away with two more Best
Opposite Sex to her credit. Congratulations
to all on very fine showings
A great start to
the show year in Glen Rose, TX at the Nolan River KC shows as
Cal-E, Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded
Best Of Breed at both shows by Judges Dr Robert Berndt, (Sat)
and Mrs Lesley Hiltz (Sun) and Irish Wolfhound, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan , Cal-E, is also awarded Best of Breed at both
shows by Judges Charles Herendeen (Sat) and Dr Alvin Krause (Sun).
Thanks to all the judges and congratulations Cal-E and Cisco.
Congratulations
also go out to Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise, who is awarded
Best Opposite Sex by Judge Keke Khan at the Eukanuba Classic in
Orlando, FL
A big congratulations
go out to Irish Wolfhound Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan,
who was awarded Best Opposite Sex at the Eukanuba Classic held
in Orlando, Fl , Cal-e was also presented with an Award of Excellence
by Judge Jim White.
December 1st and
2nd saw Irish Wolfhound Cal-E, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan,
awarded Best of Breed at both the Greater Collin County KC show
under Judge Prof Douglas Taylor and at the Trinity Valley KC show
under Judge Margaret Renihan. At the same shows Finnish Spitz;
Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise is awarded BOS by Judges Ralph
Ambrosio and Dorothy Dalton. Congratulations
to Donna and Dianne
Saturday, Nov 17th
was a very good day for Leilani's Believin' in Dreamz, as Eve
is awarded Winners Bitch from the 9-12 class by Judge Dennis Kniola
for her first 3 point major, Congratulations
Eve, Owner Susan DeCaro and Handler Vicki Seiler, PHA on a great
win!
Congratulations
go out to Jennifer Pryde and Casey, Pryde's Gorgeous Casey Girl,
as she completes her CGC, Canine Good Citizen award in Harahan,
LA. Way to go, Casey!!
Congratulations
are in order as Equinox Prime Dividend, Prima is awarded Winners
Bitch/Best of Winners by Judge Robert Shreve Saturday Nov. 24
in Goodyear, AZ (Agent, Karen Mounts) Well
Dne Prima and Congrats to proud owner Gerry Abernathy .
Still in Arizona
for the Sahauro KC shows in Goodyear, November 24th & 25th
as both days Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best
of Breed in Finnish Spitz and IWH Cal-e, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E
Callahan, is awarded BOB on Sunday.
For the remainder
of the cluster :
Saturday's Canada del Oro KC show saw Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita
Sunrise awarded BOS under Judge Wanda Spediacci and Cal-E, CH
Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan awarded BOB by Judge Council Parker.
Kira, Leilani's Dangerous Curves, is awarded RWB to a 4pt major
by Judge Alan Addicott.
On Sunday at the Greater Sierra Vista KC, Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita
Sunrise, is awarded Best Of Breed by Judge Robert Stein and Cal-E,
CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, also takes BOB from Judge Mrs
Robert Forsyth.
Monday, November 19th at the Tuscon KC Show; Cisco, CH Icecaps
Chankita Sunrise, is awarded Best of Breed once again under Judge
Bessie Pickens and Cal-e, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, completes
her hat trick under Judge Robert Stein going on to win the Hound
Group judged by Mr Robert Forsyth. Thank
you to all the judges, and congratulations Diane and Donna
Off to Tuscon, AZ,
for the Coyote Cluster at the Pima County Fairgrounds November
15th thru the 19th preceeded by The Tuscon DPC two day specialty
where Marty, AM/CAN CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud
of Fabert, CD , is awarded Best Stud Dog both days along with
get, Dreamer, Leilani's Cocktails 'n' Dreamz, and Kira, Leilani's
Dangerous Curves. In a very fine performance Clyde, UCICB,
Int Ch (SKC) Leilani's Kauai, CDX, OA,NAJ, HIT, HIC,CGC, AAT,
is awarded High In Trial Open Veteran both days. Congratulations
boys, on well deserved awards
Sunday, November
11th, Marty, AM/CAN CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud
of Fabert, CD, is awarded Best of Breed by Judge Roger Hartinger
at the West Central Oklahoma KC shows in Elk City, OK. Well done Marty and Karen,
Cisco, CH Icecaps
Chankita Sunrise, and Cal-e, CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan,
both had good weekends at the West Central Oklahoma KC shows held
in Elk City, Saturday and Sunday, November 10th & 11th. as
Cisco is awared Best Of Breed both days and Cal-E is also awarded
Best of Breed both days and is also honored with Group II awards
both days, Congratulations Cisco and
Cal-E and thanks to Judges Roxanne Berton, Paula Hartinger and
Roger Hartinger
Well, last weekend
it was Kira this weekend at the Lawton Dog Fancier's Shows in
Duncan, OK it was Dreamers turn, as Leilani's Cocktails 'n' Dreamz
is awarded Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex both days; Saturday
by Judge Dr Robert Smith and Sunday by Judge Margaret Downey.
AM/CAN CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert,
CD, Marty, doesn't go unnoticed by Judge Downey either as
he is awarded Best of Breed at Sunday's Show. Congratulations
Dreamer, Marty and Owner/Handler Karen
The shows October
27th & 28th at the Stevens Co Fairgrounds in Duncan, OK hosted
by the Lawton Dog Fanciers Assoc. see Finnish Spitz CH Icecaps
Chankita Sunrise, Cisco, awarded Best of Breed both days and Irish
Wolfhound CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Calahan, Cal-E, awarded Best
of Breed both days with Cal-E going on to place Fourth in Group
on Saturday and be awarded a Group III on Sunday. Congratulations on fine showings both days.
Kira and Dreamer
make waves at the DPC of the Indian Nation show Wednesday, Oct
17th with Leilani's Dangerous Curves placing Winner's Bitch/Best
of Winners and Leilani's Cocktails 'n' Dreamz being awarded Best
of Breed, Bred By Exhibitor.
At the Mid-Del Tinker KC show the following day Kira again is
awarded WB/BOW and for the third day in a row on Friday, Oct 19th
at the Oklahoma City KC show she takes the points once again with
WB/BOW. Congratulations Kira and Dreamer
as you come of age..
A new circuit and
a new set of wins in the Finnish Spitz ring during the Oklahoma
Sooner Circuit; as all four days Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise,
is awarded Best Opposite Sex and Saturday, Oct 20, The same day
Leia, IceCaps Princess Leia, is awarded Winner's Bitch/Best of
Winners. Congratulations to all on
a wonderful week
On the final day's
showing Kira, Leilani's Dangerous Curves, is awarded Winners Bitch/Best
of Winners, Dreamer, Leilani's Cocktailz 'n' Dreamz, takes the
Reserve and Best of Breed Bred By Exhibitor and Dad Marty, AM/CAN CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert, CD,
is awarded Best Opposite Sex by Judge Mrs Catherine Thompson.
Congratulations to all on a fine days'
showing.
However the winning
didn't stop there because on Sunday Karaoke, Crowns Icecaps Karaoke,
is awarded Winners Dog/Best of Winners for a 4 point major by
Judge Bill Cunningham, to become a new American Champion at just
7 months of age, his career giving him 2, 3 point majors and 1,
5 point major.
Overnight the heavens
opened and tuned the show site into a quagmire but despite all
the rain and mud on Saturday, Leilani's Cocktailz 'n' Dreamz,
Dreamer is awarded Winners Bitch/Best of Winners and half sister
Leilani's Dangerous Curves, Kira is awarded Best of Breed Puppy
by Judge Betty Leininger then in Puppy Group Kira is awarded a
Group II placement again by Judge Leininger.
Friday was also
a big day in Dobermans as Marty, AM/CAN
CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert, CD, is awarded Best of Breed
by Judge Mrs Linda Krukar. Very well
done by the monumental team of Karen & Marty.
The following day
at the first of the Greater Shelby KC shows to kick off the 6th
annual St Jude Showcase of Dogs, Icecaps Crowns Prince of Pauper,
KC, is awarded Winners Dog for a 5 point major to complete his
American Championship and Best of
Winners and Cisco is again awarded Best Opposite Sex by Judge
Molly Martin. Congratulations to KC
and Karen on their hard work and congratulations to owners Diane
and Shelby Helland and Breeder Judith Dolan
A very big and successfull
4 days of showing in Memphis, TN.Thursday Oct 11th thru Sunday
Oct. 14th. commencing with the Finnish Spitz 2001 National Specialty
held at the Agricenter/Shelby farms complex as Crowns Icecaps
Karaoke is awarded Best Puppy and CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise,
Cisco, in a repeat of last years specialty, is awarded Best Opposite
Sex by Judge Mrs Betty Leininger
Not to be out done
CH Ice Caps Chankita Sunrise, Cisco, is again awarded Best of
Breed by Judge Miss Betsy Leedy, she is then awarded a Group 4
by Judge Mr R.W. Taylor, to date the only group placement by a
Finnish Spitz bitch this year. Well
done Karen and Cisco on a very deserving performance. Congratulations
also to owner Diane Helland.
The next day at
the Texas KC show Beauty, Tenderlands WC Irish Beaut-E, is again
awarded Winners Bitch followed by Best of Winners for a major
win to complete her Championship by Judge Ms Elaine Rigden, Congratulations to New Champion Tenderlands WC
Irish Beaut-E, her owner Donna Robinson and handler Karen Mounts.
Two nice wins at
the Fort Worth KC show Saturday September 22nd as firstly CH Ice
Caps Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best of Breed under Judge Mr
R.W. Taylor. Secondly Tenderlands WC Irish Beaut-E is awarded
Winners Bitch under Judge Ms Nadene Johnson. Congratulations
Cisco and Beauty on two great wins.
September 15th at
the Rocherster KC in MN, Leilani's Unlimited Mileage, Sheeba,
is awarded Winners Bitch, Best of Winners by Judge Wayne Bousek.
But to cap it all she is also awarded Best of Breed, Congratulations Sheeba, and many thanks to Handler
Erin Henlin-Hall for doing a wonderful job with Sheeba.
Despite the mud
and thundershowers Kira, Leilani's Dangersous Curves, puts on
spectacular showings to be awarded Winners Bitch at both Prescott
Arizona KC shows Saturday and Sunday Sept. 15th & 16th. but
the winning doesn't stop there as Judge Mr. Clay Cody awards her
BOS on Saturday and Judge Mrs Gloria Knapp goes on to award her
BOW/BOS for a total of 4 points for the weekend. Way
to go, Kira!
Prescott Arizona
KC saw the debut of new comer, Blizz, Callisto's Blizzard O'Talimar,
a Lanseer Newfoundland who was awarded BOB both days by Judges
Mrs Gloria Knapp and Mr. Clay Cody. Congratulatons
to Blizz on a fine start to his show career
Under cloudy Arizona
skies the Prescott Arizona KC at Pioneer Park saw Cal-e, CH Tenderlands
KD Cal-E Callahan awarded BOB under Judge Mr.Roger Hartinger.
Later in Hound Group Cal-E is awarded a Group 2 placement by Judge
Mrs Paula Hartinger. Congratulations
Cal-E and Karen, and thank you to Mr & Mrs Hartinger
Over the Labor Day
weekend in Monroe, Pizzazz, CH Aquarius Without Remorse, is awarded
Best Opposite Sex all four days. Kira, Leilani's Dangerous Curves
is awarded Reserve Winners Bitch, at the two Vicksburg KC shows,
Sunday and Monday.
Cal-e, CH Tenderland's
KD Cal-E Callahan goes Best of Breed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
during the Bayou and Vicksburg KC shows in Monroe, LA. With the
additional honor of a Group III placement on Saturday. Congratulations Cal-e & Karen for a fine
weekends' showing.
In the German Shorthaired
Pointer ring Ehrenvogel Just a Little Dare, Mila is awarded Winners
Bitch all four days of the Labor day weekend in Monroe.
Cisco, CH Icecaps
Chankita Sunrise does it again as she is awarded Best Of Breed
at both Bayou KC shows and the following two days at the Vicksburg
KC shows in Monroe, LA. August 31st thru September 3rd.
At the Heart of
America KC show on August 26th, Irish Wolfhound Cal-e, CH Tenderland's
KD Cal-E Callahan , is awarded Best Of Breed by Judge Prof. Doug
Taylor.
Cisco, CH Icecaps
Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best of Breed all three days in Kansas
City, MO. Thanks to Judges: Herendeen, Billings and Chashoudian
for recognising such quality.
In Kansas City,
MO at the Topeka KC show August 25th, ASCOB Cocker Spaniel Tejas
Storm Chaser, "Chase" is awarded Winners Dog/ Best Of
Winners/ Best Of Breed from the Open Dog class, his first time
in the ring. Thank you Judge Col Weiss
July 29th at the
Greater Hattisburg KC show in Biloxi, MS CH Tenderland's KD Cal-E
Callahan, Cal-e, is awarded Best of Breed under Judge Doug Shipley.
Irish Wolfhound
Cal-e, CH Tenderland's KD Cal-E Callahan , is awarded Best of
Breed at the Singing River KC show July 28th, she is later awarded
a Group II placement under Judge Jon Cole. Not to be out done
CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise, Cisco, is awarded Best of Breed under
Judge Joan Alexander
Kira, Leilani's
Dangerous Curves, is awarded BPIS at the sanctioned B match in
Biloxi, MS July 27th
Taylor, Leilani's
Elizabeth Taylor, earns her third and final leg and places third
in her class to complete her CDX title at the Astro World Series
of Dog Shows July 22nd, she is now Leilani's Elizabeth Taylor,
CDX, NA, NAJ. Congratulations Taylor
and Joyce on a fine performance.
For the remainder
of the cluster Finnish Spitz, Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise
is awarded Best Opposite Sex each day.
Irish Wolfhound, Tenderland's WC Irish Charmer is awarded WB (7/20)
and WB/BOW (7/21) she is now looking for her majors.
CH Tenderland's KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best of Breed (7/20
& 7/21) She goes to Group on Saturday making her television
debut on the Animal Planet's Eukanuba Tournament of Champions.
July 19th at the
DPCH specialty to kick off the AstroHall Cluster, Marty, AM/CAN
CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert, CD, is awarded highest scoring
Champion at the Specialty obedience trial.
San Antonio, Texas.
The Alamo City and the River City Cluster is the place as Finnish
Spitz, Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise is awarded Best Opposite
Sex each day.
Irish Wolfhound, Tenderland's WC Irish Charmer is awarded WB/
Best of Breed over the special on July 13th, and WB on the following
two days. CH Tenderland KD Cal-E Callahan is awarded Best of Breed
on July 14th and 15th
Sunday July 8th,
at the Palm Valley KC show in Corpus,
Pamelot's Da'man Wild Spirits is again awarded WD/BOW under Judge
Betty Stites,
Tenderlands WC Irish Charmer, is awarded WB/ and Best of Breed
by Judge Lenora Riddle.
Judge Betty Leininger awards Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper, KC,
Winner's Dog and Cisco, CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise Best Opposite
Sex
while Leilani's Caution, Pepsi, and Leilani's Cocktails N Dreamz,
Dreamer, are awarded Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch
respectively.
Saturday, July 7th
at the Corpus Christi KC Show in Corpus, in a memorable show stopping
performance Marty, AM/CAN CH Dobenhaus
Rimbaud of Fabert, is awarded the third and final leg to complete
his Companion Dog title. Congratulations
to Karen and Marty for a fun final leg.
In the conformation
ring: Saturday July 7th,
Dr Lee Reasin awards Pamelot's Da'man Wild Spirits Winners Dog
and Best of Winners.
Judge Betty Stites recognises Irish Wolfhounds Tenderlands WC
Irish Charmer, Winners Bitch
and CH Tenderlands KD Cal-E Callahan, Best of Breed
Judge Richard Baur awards CH Icecaps Chankita Sunrise, Cisco,
Best Opposite Sex
Marty, AM/CAN
CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert, is awarded the second leg
of his CD title at the Terry-All KC show in Brighton CO, July
1st under Judge Roland Speck. Congratulations
Karen & Marty.
It was a fun, exciting,
and eventful weekend of competition at the 2 day 3 show IABCAA
cluster hosted by the Alle Rasse Gruppe at Triple Crown Dog Academy
in Hutto, Tx June 30 and July 1 as Kira, Leilani's Dangerous Curves,
completes her Jungsten 6-9 mo. puppy International Champion Title.
At all three shows she was awared Best of Breed Puppy and advanced
to Groups.
Show 1. Group 1 placement, She is then awarded Best in Show Puppy.
Show 2. Group 1 placement, Reserve Best In Show Puppy
Show 3. Group 1 placement, she is then honored with a second Best
In Show Puppy.
Congratulations BPIS JU.A Leilani's Dangerous Curves on an excellent
weekends' showing, Congratulations to co-owner /breeder Karen
Mounts and co-breeder JRay Johnson and many, many thanks to the
panels of judges for recognising this bitch's potential, Judging
panel: Charles Francis, Bud Haverstock, Louise Johnson, Warren
Johnson, Roger Pritchard, Gerald Wallin, Gloria Wallin.
Pepsi, Leilani's
Caution, does it again with a Winners Dog/ Best of Winners on
Sunday, June 24th, Congratulations
Pepsi and Owner/Handler Karen Mounts
The second of our
two recent additions Irish Wolfhound CH Tenderland's KD Cal-E
Callahan is awarded Best of Breed on both days and takes a Group
4 placement on Saturday, Very well
done Cal-E and Karen
Tenderland's WC
Irish Charmer, one of two Irish Wolfhounds recently joining the
Leilani team is awarded Winners Bitch both days. Congratulations
Charmer on a fine debut performance .
The start to a fine
weekend in Lafayette, LA June 23th and 24th and Icecaps Crowns
King of Pauper , KC is awarded Winners Dog both days.
Leilani's Unlimited
Mileage, Sheeba, goes BOB on 6/16 (Judge Irene Biven) and 6/17
(Judge J.T.Connolly). Owner handled.
Way to go Kevin!!
Both Saturday and
Sunday, Finnish Spitz, Icecaps Crowns King of Pauper , KC, is
awarded Best of Breed. Well done KC.
Never to be left
out AM/CAN CH Dobenhaus Rimbaud of Fabert,
Marty, qualifies for his first leg of his CD title with a score
of 194 and a 2nd place in Class. Congratulations
Marty and Karen on a fine performance.
Saturday was also
a good day for Leilani's Cocktails N Dreamz debut as she is awarded
Winners Bitch/ Best Opposite Sex for her first AKC point. Congratulations Dreamer and Owner/Handler Karen
Mounts
Despite the torrential
rain, it was a good weekend in Lake Charles, Louisianna for the
Calcasieu Kennel Club shows Saturday June 9th & Sunday June
10th as Leilani's Caution, Pepsi, is awarded RWD on Saturday followed
by a Winners Dog/ Best of Winners on Sunday. Congratulations
on a good weeekends showing
Sunday May 13th
also under Judge Council Parker, Oakley , CAN CH Sunalta's Astro
CD, Can CD is awarded Winner's Bitch for a 4 point major , requiring
just a single point to finish her Championship. Congratulations
to owners Bill and Sandra