Dave and Ali in Canada

Ali, an OES in her new back yard in Canada.  She is giving Uncle Dave a big kiss for taking her to her new mom.  Look at that tail wag!  She looks happy!  Of course it is 30 degrees cooler there than it is here.  (Note:  their grass is green, not brown)

Havanese Club of America - Regional & Nationals July 21 - 23, 2011

HCA Nationals 2011
Not a bad haul!!!

Havanese Club of America - National Specialty Dogs, BOB, BBE, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch Saturday, July 23...Correction

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché made it through 2 'cuts' but unfortunately was not in the final ribbons.

CH That's Adorabull's Dreaming of You

Selena also made it through 2 'cuts' but unfortunately was not in the final ribbons. 

Congratulations to GCH BELLATAK McDREAMY on this wonderful win.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister

Keisha - Winners Bitch 
That's The Notorious Defender
Mason in addition to Reserve Winners Dog was awarded Best Bred By Exhibitor.

BIS MBISS AM GCH CAN CH Gingerbred Yukon Jack Desiderio

Desi, was awarded BEST STUD DOG, accompanied by Nationals Reserve Winners Dog and Best Bred By Exhibitor, That's The Notorious Defender, Mason, and by Nationals Winners Bitch, That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister, Keisha.

Congratulations to owners Patti & Steve Lucas. 

CH Thats Right Out Of The Box

Boo was awarded Best Brood Bitch, accompanied by MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex, Roché, and by Nationals Winners Bitch, That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister, Keisha.

Congratulations to owner Jane Chavez.  

Thank you Judge James Reynolds for all of these wonderful wins as well as Reserve Winners Dog, yesterday.  Win or lose, it is always a pleasure.

Havanese Club of America - National Specialty Bitches, Saturday, July 23

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister...Keisha 

Keisha was 1st in the Bred-By class and Winners Bitch, with an entry of 63.
Congratulations Owners:  Patti & Steve Lucas.
Co-owners:  David & Darlene Scheiris
Breeder:  Jane Chavez, David & Darlene Scheiris

Adorabull's That's The Queen Of Talk...Oprah 

Oprah was 3rd in the Bred-By class of 17 entries.

Congratulations Owner:  Jane Chavez

Keisha and Oprah are littermates out of Desi & Boo.

Breed, Stud Dog, and Brood Bitch after lunch...

Fingers and Toes crossed (and eye, arms, legs, etc)

Havanese Club of America - National Specialty Dogs, Friday, July 22

Judge:  James Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds judged as he always does, consistently.  Whether he picks you or not, you can tell what he likes and he sticks with it all of the way through.


An entry of 43 dogs.


That's The Notorious Defender, aka Mason (Perry Mason).  Owned by Connie Rousch and Kathy Kosich.  A beautiful Desi - Godiva (Roche's sister) boy.  Mason Won the BBE Class (the class with the largest entry) and unfortunately continued his RESERVE WINNERS DOG streak.  But we must say that we are proud of the little bugger.  He is turning into quite the showman and we are happy with him.


Congratulations to the puppy that took Winners Dog today.  He is quite a lovely boy and I am anxious to follow his career. 

Havanese Club of America - National Specialty Sweepstakes, Friday

That's The Notorious Defender, aka Mason (Perry Mason).  Owned by Connie Rousch and Kathy Kosich, was 3rd in his class in Sweepstakes today.   Mason's grand sire, Desi's sire, MBISS AM GCH CAN GCH Sonrisa's Tiny Thomas was in rare form, moving and looking as good, if not better than, he did for those numerous Bests In Show.  This old gentleman, looked fabulous and was walked.  Sad.

HCA Sweepstakes Judge:  Linda Cosner

http://www.kimbrielkennels.com/

I tried to find out some more on the sweepstakes Judge.  There was no bio on the HCA website.  I found her website, (link above), and went to her "About Us" page.  On an about us page, you would hope to find names and a bit of history about the people who want you to buy a dog from them, but not here.  This is the entirety of the text that was on that page.  I have highlighted the lines that peaked my interest and may yours. 

From:  http://www.kimbrielkennels.com/about_us.html

Havanese, Papillons | Kimbriel Kennels

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, and your dog. You are his life, his love, and his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. Dogs are linked to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring, it was peace. "

At Kimbriel Kennels we strive to purchase good quality, healthy parents to use in our breeding program, and see that all puppies are well socialized.

We currently know of no problems associated with any puppies that have come from me although studies have proven that regular checkups and vaccinations and a proper, healthy, veterinarian recommended diet can make all the difference in the quality of a pet's life.

That is all that is on her About Us page.  What did you learn?

UPDATE:  Of the few dogs on her website that have any OFFA certifications at all, many (even a 7 year old) had their tests done in March.  Ya think someone said, "Hey you are a member of the HCA and Judging at Nationals, maybe you should do some health certifications."  ???

Havanese Club of America - Regional Specialty Thursday, July 21, 2011

Judge - Ann Hearn

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché was awarded an Award of Merit.

That's The Notorious Defender, aka Mason (Perry Mason).  Owned by Connie Rousch and Kathy Kosich.  A beautiful Desi - Godiva (Roche's sister) boy.  An entry of 39 dogs, Mason, Won the BBE Class (tied with the puppy class for the largest number of entries).  We were hoping to break his Reserve streak, but that didn't happen today.  Maybe tomorrow?

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Not just my opinion:

Not consistent Judging today, but Congratulations to the Winners.  There seemed to be some confusion when it came to awarding Awards of Merit and Select.  The two last dogs in her line-up were awarded Select points.  The dogs that she chose first, were given Awards of Merit and therefore no points towards their Grand Championship rankings.  Before all the Grand Champion points, if we couldn't win BOB or BOS, then we wanted that first AOM.  We should still want that spot but it should be worth something other than bragging rights.  According to the following information from the AKC, Selects are to be placed first behind BOS, then AOMs, or they can be placed and awarded in conjunction with each other. 

Our judges have been advised on numerous occasions the relationship between Selects and Award of Merits at specialty shows.  Following is one example of the information that has been given to the judging community regarding this relationship:

                Awards of Merit are a club award, the restrictions and /or guideline in regard to the eligibility and number awarded are at the discretion of the event hosting club. 

Unless specified otherwise, it is at the discretion of the judge whether to award Selects and AOMs independently or to have the Selects also recipients of an Award of Merit.  Regardless, since the Select is an AKC award, it is of greater significance than the Award of Merit.  In other words, if the judge should choose to award them independently, the judge would select BOB, BOW, BOS, Select Dog, Select Bitch AND THEN their Awards of Merit from the remaining entries in the ring.  If they were to choose to overlap them, the Selects would be the highest Award of Merit that was eligible to receive a Select.

We have seen this happen time and time again.  At the Bichon regional in conjuction with the National last year, the judge actually announced that she wasn't sure how to place them so what did we (the exhibitors) want her to do?  We, the exhibitors, just want them to do it right, no matter who they place, just know the breed, be consistent, and do it the way it is supposed to be done. 

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Roche AKC WWG 072011

Back to Back Best In Show - Oshkosh, WI
Thank You Judges Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman & Dr. Alvin Krause

All These Puppies!!!

Yes, it looks like we have a ton of dogs and puppies.  We have a few, but the puppies featured here were either co-bred by us or were bred by great friends.  Not all were bred, whelped and raised at our house, but we tried to have input on them from conception.  If you are interested in any dog featured here, please contact us and we will give you details.  

Louise

Born October 24th to Desi & BeBe, Louise is available to the right companion home or would make a fabulous Juniors dog.

Louise
Desi X BeBe

Louise
Desi X BeBe

Enrique

This beautiful Desi-Godiva boy is available to a show or pet home, or as a great Juniors dog..

Enrique
DOB September 2010
Desi X Godiva
Breeder Jane Chavez

CeCe - Zil Puppies

Here is a photo, a few weeks old, of the BRT puppies, our Grand-Puppies, with John McDonald in Florida.
Congratulations John, the babies are looking great!
Mother:  CeCe - CH That's McD's Sure Fire Bett
Father:  Zil - GCH Zilya's Chicago Blues Fusion at Runes CD RN

CeCe Babies, Born June 3, 2011

CH That's McD's Sure Fire Bett RN  (CeCe)
CeCe's OFA:  http://offa.org/display.html?appnum=1339474#animal

GCH Zilya's Chicago Blues Fusion At Runes CD RN
Zil's OFA:   http://offa.org/display.html?appnum=1434373#animal

Havanese Puppies, Puppies, Puppies

"Pretty Princess"
Desi X BeBe

"Caroline"
DSL X Gracie 

"Piper"
DSL X Gracie

"Smudge"
DSL X Gracie

"Bunny"
Leo X Splish

"Bugs"
Leo X Splish

Roché and Judge Arlene Czech.

Sedalia Kennel Club - Sunday

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Ray Bay and a Group 2 under  Judge Arlene Czech.

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Sam (Formerly known as Junior)

Today Sam and Dave had fun together, winning the Bred-By class and going Reserve Winners Dog.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister...Keisha 

Keisha was 1st in the Bred-By class and Reserve Winners Bitch. 

NEW CH That's My Adorabull Renesme...Renesme 

Renesme was 1st in the Open class and Winners Bitch for her 2nd major and AKC Champion Title.  Congratulations to breeder Jane Chavez.  Congratulations to us for having a great friend and co-breeder in Jane, and Congratulations to Boo, Roché's mom on another Champion and to our DSL on another Champion.  

Jefferson City Kennel Club - Sedalia, MO Saturday

YAWN!!!!  Same as yesterday or close.  The Group went to the exhibitor with the loudest cheering section, and down from there based on the decibel rating.  Our 'supporters' chose to leave after the breed so we made the cut thanks to Roché fans that we didn't know with no extra help from our friends.  

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Dorothy Macdonald and made the cut in Group under Judge Ray Bay.  Don't mean to sound ungrateful.  Since we started Roché later in the year, every breed point helps!

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Sam (Formerly known as Junior)

Today Sam and Dave had fun together, taking 2nd in the Bred-By class.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister...Keisha 

Keisha was 1st in the Bred-By class and Reserve Winners Bitch. 

NEW CH Angelheart's Music of the Night...Phantom

Congrats to Bill & Paula Frazier, finishing their beautiful boy, Phantom, going Winners Dog and Best of Winners!

Jefferson City Kennel Club - Sedalia, MO Friday

This is getting old, but I guess it's better than no recognition at all.  Made the cut in group...again.  Maybe we should teach Roché to side-wind so bad that his back foot almost passes his shoulder and from above he looks like a 'C' on the down and back.  That seems to be getting group placements these days.  No, I'd rather have the better dog, and hope for judges that recognize that.

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Arlene Czech and made the cut in Group under Judge Carolyn Herbel.  

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Sam (Formerly known as Junior)

Today Sam and Dave had fun together, winning the Bred-By class and taking Reserve Winners Dog.

NEW CH Angelheart's Oscar of Reding Retreat...Oscar

Congratulations to Oscar, Desi's newest Champion puppy!  Winners Dog and Best of Winners!  Congrats to Sheryl & David Reding, Oscar's Mom and Dad and to Paula and Bill Frazier, Oscar's Breeders.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister...Keisha 

Keisha was 2nd in her class to the bitch that took Winners. 

Little White Fuzzies?

This week Red Dog was bred to MacKenzie, a beautiful Bichon bitch owned by Carol Haines.  Let's all keep our fingers crossed for a litter of beautiful, healthy puppies.  Hopeful due date:  September 5.

Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club Sunday

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché went Select under Judge Barbara Dempsey-Alderman.  

I think our Adorabull Roché has texture issues.  In his short specials career he has been shown mainly on mats.  We know he wasn't liking the grass in Minnesota, and the carpet for groups and today's breed ring did him in.  By the time he realized that, yes dogs have peed on this 'weird' flooring all weekend and he didn't need to stop and smell every one, it was too late.  He was fabulous on the last go-round but it wasn't enough to totally impress our beloved Ms. Alderman.  It is a show, after all.  

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Sam (Formerly known as Junior)

A Desi-Panda puppy. 

Today Sam and Dave had fun together. 

Maybe his (Sam's) little brain is kicking in going Best of Winners for a 5-point MAJOR!

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister...Keisha 

Keisha won her class again today.  It just wasn't her weekend for picking up points.  

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex:  She gets better every day.  Good attitude and tail carriage for most of the time in the ring today.  Not in the ribbons, but not last in her class, so the Dave whispering is kicking in! 

Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club, Oklahoma City, Saturday

FORMAL DAY!  Where is everyone's sense of fun and camaraderie?    Caribbean Day, Pacific Day, Formal Day and tomorrow is Mexican Riviera Day.  Competitions for a cruise and prizes.  So far, at a show with almost almost 2,000 dogs, only a handful of people have even made a small attempt to participate.  This could have been a really fun weekend with costumes and such, but instead, those that did participate were made to feel like outcasts.  Pretty sad.  Today Dave had his tuxedo to wear during the day, and his formal tux shirt, bow tie, and cumberbund for groups.  With no one dressing up for the day he opted for a suit for daytime and his tux for Groups.  Yes, I said groups.  The Toy Group to be exact. 

Havanese:

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Kathleen Grosso and made the cut in Group under Judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister - Keisha
Keisha won her class today.  Let's hope for the major tomorrow!

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex did pretty well, but it wasn't our day for the major.

Happy Independence Day Weekend!

Remember: 
Those who go forth with a fifth on the fourth may not live to go forth on the fifth. 
Have a safe & happy holiday weekend!

Oklahoma City Kennel Club - Friday

PACIFIC DAY!  Dave hasn't told me if he wore the hula skirt and leis or not.  He mentioned his Hawaiian shirt.  I custom fit the hula skirt and hand sewed the waistband and Velcro.  He had better have had it on today!

Havanese:

MBIS AM GCH CAN CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Murrel Purkheiser and made the cut in Group under Judge Kathleen Grosso.  

OK people, we appreciate the fingers crossed, that is getting us to group, now let's try crossing toes and eys as well!

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister - Keisha

Keisha won her class today.  Let's hope for the major tomorrow!

NEW CH That's So Adorabull - Just Spank Me - Naughty

Naughty, a Boo-Desi puppy finished her Championship today with a 5 point major!  Congratulations to Patty Romigh and Lois DeMers.  

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex was not shown today.