Black Russian Terriers, Bichons & Havanese, Oh My!

OK, OK, OK, Alright Already, Geez....

2012-01-07T11:42:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year.

Yes, we are still alive, barely.
No, I have not quit the blog.
Yes, I will be updating it.
No, not right now.
Yes, within the next week.

Hugs all around!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T22:25:00.000-06:00

Hello all.
We finally made it home from Orlando. I will post something soon about our adventures there. For now, let us celebrate this wonderful occasion and give thanks for our family and friends.
Dave and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, New Year!!!!

Eukanuba Classic - A Real Pain

2011-12-06T22:30:00.001-06:00

The closer it gets to the AKC Eukanuba Classic, the scarier things are getting. In previous years, if you entered, you got a ticket to get in to both the day time breed and obedience competition, as well as to get into the Group Competition in the evening. In Long Beach they even moved the Group Competition from another venue to the smaller more intimate setting of the arena adjoining the daytime show grounds. Even for Best In Show this was never completely full. THIS YEAR THOUGH>>>we get one ticket per entry for the day time, but if you want to go to group that will cost you an extra $20 per day, and they have been sold out for a while now. I hate to even imagine how small this arena is. How many thousands of dollars have we all spent showing our dogs? How much time and money is it going to cost us to get to Orlando and show our dogs for this show?

A large portion of us drive to the show. Yes, our dogs are clean when we leave the house, but we need to groom when we get there. With 3 days of all breed shows, followed by the BIG SHOW, I would imagine that over 90% of the dogs will need a bath before the weekend. They don't want us bathing or grooming in the hotel rooms but what do they provide for us? Daytime bathing only! This is causing flashbacks to Philadelphia, where for a winter 4-day show, which we drove 1,900 miles to get to, no bathing facilities were provided, we were told that they should have been clean when we left the house!

Electric costs us $120 but we have never received a confirmation that we have a reservation for it. If we had booked it later the cost would have been $263!!! They will reset the electric ONCE! Last year the only thing we had plugged in to one outlet was a handheld dryer and a fan. Neither were turned on yet flames started shooting out of our power strip. By the time AKC and the building people got there nothing had caught fire but it could have been a total disaster.

One more thing...Not all of us are fortunate enough to be able to travel with a partner, friend, or assistant. Some of us travel alone. In big bold letters, we have been reminded that someone MUST remain with the vehicle during unloading and loading. Do we need to rent one of those blow-up dolls like they use in the HOV lanes?

With the thousands of dollars that this show is costing exhibitors, I would think a little more consideration is warranted, after all we are paying for the 'privilege' of helping the AKC promote themselves. I think that too many of those in charge have forgotten what it is like to be one of the 'little people.' Without us, you wouldn't have a job!

Provisional Judge Melinda Lyon

2011-11-26T15:06:00.001-06:00

Today in Montgomery, Judge Melinda Lyon was judging some terriers, toys, and juniors. She is still provisional for many breeds. Good or Bad her choices were her own, and we won't be entering under her again. There were several other much more worthy dogs in the ring today than what she put up, but that is my (and several others) opinion and she pointed to hers. That's why we enter, like it or not, we pay for their opinion of our dogs on that day. Our voices are only heard on this matter in future entries, or lack thereof. Ms. Lyon's placements today are not the point of this note. My point is her lack of concern for dogs in the ring. Many dogs will 'reverse sneeze' in the ring. We have all seen a dog do it. Years ago, as an embarrassed beginner, I tried to continue around the ring with my dog doing that and was instructed by a judge to stop, let the dog compose itself, then continue. That kind judge showed me how to make this happen very quickly. As I became more aware, I realized that many dogs do this, especially in dusty rings. From then on, whenever that happened, I would stop, compose the dog, and continue. On average, this takes less than 30 seconds. So far today, I have received 3 phone calls complaining about Judge Lyon NOT allowing a handler to stop and get the dog's breathing under control before proceeding. This handler happened to be showing a dog of our breeding, hence the reason for the calls to us. That handler is fabulous and is not the type to complain, and it was from others that I heard this story. You know that a judge's actions have made an impact when a someone sees the occurrence, and makes a point of looking up the dog, it's owners and breeders, and feel the need to immediately inform them of what has happened at the show. Ms. Lyon moved this team to the front of the line-up then on that final go-round the dog started to 'reverse-sneeze.' When the handler made an attempt to stop and help the dog, he was instructed to continue. Well, we all know that it is hard enough for us to walk a straight line when we are sneezing, but our poor dogs, being forced to move and while having difficulty breathing, was just plain wrong. As a handler we are trained to 'obey' the judge, and sometimes it's just not a great idea. Occasionally, we are torn between doing what we know is right and what this judge (who we don't want to offend) wants us to do. This dog was still in the ribbons, but that wasn't the point. Had it been any dog, of any breed, that people contacted me about, this post would be the same. What would that 30 seconds delay have meant? Win or lose, it would have leveled the playing field, and most importantly the dog will not have that memory of what happened in the ring. Forcing the dog around the ring rather than giving the handler a minute, probably didn't gain you more than a few seconds in the grand scheme of things. Ms. Melinda Lyon, think about this the next time you judge any breed, and a dog has any sort of issue that might take a minute to get under control. It is about fairly judging the dogs, not about how quickly you can get them out of your ring.

ROM, ROMX and Health Certifications

2011-11-25T23:55:00.001-06:00

Each parent club has the right to determine the requirements for awarding an ROM or ROMX to a sire or dam belonging to a member of that club. Just as they can set the requirement for membership, etc. If the club wanted to, they could even give the award to anyone, whether or not they were a member. The clubs can require whatever they want to earn these titles. It is their right as an independent club. The BRTCA happens to require that the sires and dams have also passed certain health certifications. The BRTCA also offers a Red Star ROM and ROMX. This requires that the sire and dam of the dog being awarded has also passed those health certifications. There is now a movement afoot to lessen these requirements because several people cannot meet them. OH, WELL! Instead of breeding so many litters each year, or importing so many puppies, and getting lucky every now and then with a dog that passes, why not selectively breed only those animals that have passed their health certifications??? We don't do a lot of breeding for that reason. We only breed to dogs that are a good example of the breed and have passed their health certifications. The choices out there in stud dog land are very limited. We were unfortunate to be unable to breed two of our girls this fall when they came in season and the owners of one stud dog, and the veterinarian in charge of the semen clinic for the other, could not be reached in a timely manner. One would hope that with the number of dogs out there, we would have more choices. But I guess that is the reason we are the ONLY Black Russian Terrier breeders with a sire and dam that have been awarded the RED STAR ROMX.
Excellence is something to strive for, not to be undermined.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!

2011-11-24T14:04:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. We give thanks to God for all of our dear friends, our health (what we have left!), our home, our dogs, and our families. Let us all take time to remember that as bad as we think we have it, there are many out there that are much worse off. Help those you can, and pray for those that you cannot.
God Bless.

Mason

2011-11-21T22:37:00.000-06:00

CH That's The Notorious Defender
On Mason's first weekend out as a special, he picked up a 4 point major and win over 2 specials going Select at the Ocala show on Sunday. Thank you Judge Arlene Benko.
Congratulations owner Connie Rousch.

Mason
CH That's The Notorious DefenderPhoto August 2011

Bongo!!!

2011-11-21T22:28:00.001-06:00

That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat
Here is a photo of Bongo from his Best of Winners award at the Cape Cod shows in September.
Way to go owners George & Carol Janes.
Bongo is a littermate to Naughty (see previous post) Go Desi - Boo kids!

Bongo
That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat
Thank You Judge Murrel Purkheiser
Owner Handled by Carol Janes

Naughty, Naughty, Naughty!!!

2011-11-21T22:19:00.000-06:00

CH That's So Adorabull - Just Spank Me
Congratulations to Naughty on 3 breed wins and a BOS in Chickasha, OK earning 6 points, including a major and win over specials, towards her Grand Championship.
Congratulations to owner Patty Romigh. Great Job.
Looking forward to the pictures.

Not just in the show ring...Now on I-70 !!!

2011-11-18T19:55:00.000-06:00

So people run up on us in the show ring and now a Trucker on I-70. It's a sinister plot!
Driving home from St. Louis last night we decided to spend the night in Columbia. Checked into a hotel, then went out for a late supper. Well, if all had gone good at Red Lobster, we would have been snug back at the hotel when this happened but, as usual Dave's food was really bad, my veggies were cold, so we waited and waited. Finally, on the way back to the hotel (at 9:00 PM) we were driving along I-70, minding our own business when a Semi-Truck pulling a fully loaded trailer decided to change lanes without checking for cars. We just happened to be there. Dave saw her coming, and tried to move over, but didn't have much of a place to go, so she popped the rear quarter panel of our car, just behind the gas tank. That sent us flying off towards the shoulder & exit, kind of on two wheels. Dave maintained great control of the car got us through a ditch and back onto the main road without hitting anything else too hard or rolling the car. Yay Dave!!! It took the truck driver almost a mile to get stopped and over to the shoulder. We pulled up near them and called the police. When the Columbia, MO police finally showed up no ticket was issued and they didn't even file a real police report, just an incident report, because there were no ambulances or tow trucks called. Moral of the story: If you get into an accident in Columbia, Missouri call a tow truck or ambulance whether you need one or not.

On The News

2011-11-16T11:09:00.000-06:00

Interview with Dave by Springfield TV News Channel 3:

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-dog-show-brings-thousands-of-dogs-to-the-fairgrounds-20111113,0,4585137.story

Click Here for the Video

Ozark Kennel Club Sunday

2011-11-15T19:32:00.000-06:00

Well, I am getting tired of this. If we ran up on people, and their dogs, in the ring, we would be the BAD GUYS. For anyone else, excuses are made, and it pisses me off.

Bichons - Best of Breed. The judge called for catalog order. With Brandy being a move up and #8, she should have been first, but then the steward called out 16, 8, winners dog, and winners bitch. Dave went in first, then the handler with the other special entered the ring and went in front of him. OK so far. Then the owner/handler of the Winners Dog (only male entered) went in behind Dave. She entered the ring fast, her dog ran into Brandy, then she got down, stacked him right on her ass, and she was practically shoulder to shoulder with Dave. Dave looked at her and motioned for her to move back, but she stayed put. Time to go around together. She stayed right on Dave and Brandy, allowing her dog to touch Brandy, and then by the third corner, Dave and Brandy were on the mats, the winners dog was on the concrete, cutting the corner right alongside Brandy. The owner/handler's foot was alongside Dave. The point is not to catch and pass the dog in front of you, it is to move your dog in a position and at a pace for the judge to adequately observe him. You don't have to catch the dog in front of you and if you are faster, hang back and then let your dog move out, or just control his pace. Brandy was not horribly affected by this behavior but still kept looking back at the other dog. It was down to Brandy and the Winners Bitch for Best of Breed. Winners Bitch was cute and kept showing til the end of all of the extra go-arounds. Brandy had had enough and just started to slow down. I was proud of her even with the blatant attempt by the winners dog owner/handler to sabotage her performance. Special thanks to Judge Richard Miller: Winners Dog got no points, Winners Bitch got a major, and Brandy went Select Bitch and got a win over a special towards her Grand Championship.

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Robert Hutton. And a Group 2 under Judge Richard Miller.

Ozark Kennel Club Saturday

2011-11-15T18:45:00.001-06:00

Bichons:

CH Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Best of Breed today under Judge Robert Hutton. A major and win over a special towards her Grand Championship. She looked fabulous in group. The more they clapped, the more she liked it.

I do have to say that the same lady from Joplin with the really bad (my opinion) American Eskimo was at Springfield. Being the only one entered she was at the group ring again. BUT...let me start from earlier in the day: We were getting ready to go into the Breed ring and she came up and asked if "this is the same dog that snapped at her dog last week." OK, so I didn't come totally unglued, but it was close. Her dog literally stuck it's nose so far under Brandy in the group ring in Joplin that Brandy's rear came up off the ground. What Brandy did was tuck her tail, run forward, and look over her shoulder the rest of the time in the ring. So I reminded her of what happened and that she actually apologized to us in the ring last week. Her response was a very quite 'oh, yeah.' THEN...Waiting for groups she was standing about 10 feet off to the left of the stewards table. Dave had me set Brandy down between the stewards chairs and the ring entrance. As soon as I did that, she started to move forward with her dog. I stood behind Dave and Brandy just to keep her from standing on Dave's feet because she was getting that close. As the Non Sporting dogs entered the ring she hung back a bit. Dave and Brandy went in about 5th or 6th and there were about 4 more headed in, when she called out that she needed to go ahead of them and behind the Bichon. I pretty much exploded. I actually shook my finger at her and said very loudly "Do NOT go behind the Bichon!!!" I got a lot of looks, but she stayed away from them. After Group, I heard from the handlers that she was next to in the ring. She told them that she accidentally got a little close to the Bichon in Joplin. The first time might be an accident, after that...The War is On.

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Karen McFarlane. And a Group 2 under Judge Robert Hutton.

Angleheart's Good Better Best

Coal, a Roché puppy, bred by Bill and Paula Frazier, won his class and was Reserve Winners Dog.

Theft in Springfield, MO Friday November 11, 2011

2011-11-15T18:03:00.001-06:00

Well, the one time I leave my purse in the van...It was under the seat, covered up. Did they see us leave the van, and me with no handbag? That must equal Purse in Vehicle. By the surveillance video less than 5 minutes from the time we left the van, the thieves parked next to our van, broke out the front passenger door grabbed my bag from under the seat, and were gone. Of course we have all seen those videos on the news, all grainy and fuzzy. It's not like CSI, they couldn't see the license plate of the vehicle and could hardly make out the make and model. We have spent the last several days stopping cards and checking accounts, and opening new ones. Getting new IDs etc. We still have to have the window installed.

I lost a little bit of 'stuff' but a lot of time and peace of mind. So for everyone out there, don't think that leaving your purse covered up in the car, means that it is safe. Also, items in my vehicle were not covered under my vehicle insurance. They are personal property covered under my homeowners, with a high deductible. Something else you don't really think about when something may be stolen from your car.

We were at Cracker Barrel near the interstate in Springfield, MO. A place that travelers frequent. Women traveling have handbags. If you go into a store or restaurant without it, that nondescript person, sitting in the nondescript car, a few spots down may be watching and waiting for that traveler to leave, and run it just for a couple of things. It took them less than a minute to break the glass, open the door, grab the bag and go.

Let our loss be a lesson learned for the rest of you.

An Apology from Arlene Etzig

2011-11-08T17:18:00.000-06:00

An apology from Arlene Etzig.

-----Original Message-----
From: Arlene Etzig <aetzig@comcast.net>
To: dave <dave@weshowdogs.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 11:57 pm
Subject: An apology

I apologize. 

I should mind my own business by keeping my opinions to myself. 

I am sorry. 

Arlene Etzig
Peluito Havanese

Stud Dog Contract

2011-11-07T12:51:00.001-06:00

Well, I hear that our stud dog contract is making the rounds and has upset some people. If you are truly seeing our stud contract and not something that has been altered (it is a word document, after all). Those are all people that have upset us, dissed us, our friends, and our dogs. Many right to our face, and in very public places. Some of those friends continue to give the people on the list 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (and so on) chances. We have been around long enough to know that they will not change. Some have tried to get our bloodlines, by buying puppies from people who have bred to our dogs, but don't want to come directly to us. Their choice. Our contract, with exclusions, is ours. Remember it's a free country and we have a right to protect ourselves. If you want to exclude us from your bloodlines...feel free.

Before you believe the names on the list, you might want to think twice...After all word documents can be changed and forwarded. Just because your name may be on the document that you were sent, does not mean that you are on really on that list. This is turning into a telephone game. Have a problem or question...go directly to the source...us.

God Bless America.

Tri-State Kennel Club Sunday

2011-11-07T10:59:00.002-06:00

Bichons:

NEW CH Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Best of Breed today under Judge Dr. Roger Pritchard, her first day out as a special. Her first 3 points and first major towards her Grand Championship. Group was a different story today. Waiting to go in to group, a Bloodhound decided to goose her, then the novice handler with an tall skinny American Eskimo ran up on her twice on the go-rounds, and that was all it took. We hate stupid people. By the go-round after her down and back and the last time around, she was better, but still looking all around for the next big dog that was going to try to taste her. I think she will have to sleep with a Black Russian or two for a while to get used to the big dogs again.

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Gloria Kerr.

Angleheart's Good Better Best

Coal, a Roché puppy, won his class.
Angleheart's Let's Get Physical
Olivia, a Roché puppy and littermate to Coal, won her class and was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best Bred By. from the Bred By Class. Congratulations Bill & Paula.

Tri-State Kennel Club Saturday

2011-11-07T10:48:00.001-06:00

Not a totally bad day at the dog show.

Bichons:

NEW CH Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch and Best of Breed today under Judge Carol Jean Nelson, finishing her championship in style. She looked fabulous in group. The more they clapped, the more she liked it. Now on to a Grand Championship!

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Gloria Kerr.

Angleheart's Good Better Best

Coal, a Roché puppy, bred by Bill and Paula Frazier, won his class and was Reserve Winners Dog. Not bad for his first day at the dog show.

Angleheart's Let's Get Physical

Olivia, a Roché puppy and littermate to Coal, won her class and was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best Bred By. from the Bred By Class. Congratulations Bill & Paula.

Happy Bithday Dave !!!! and Happy Anniverary Too !!!

2011-11-02T11:13:00.001-05:00

An Ode To Dave

Dave,

You are so very special, in almost every way.

What to give the man who doesn't see his worth

On this day when we celebrate your birth.

Money doesn't faze you,

Toys are kind of nice,

What about jewelry with a big chunk of ice?

It must be something special,

that no one can duplicate.

What could be that great?

What would you remember for years to come?

So many presents can be kind of dumb.

Oh, yeah, I remember now,

I gave you that present on this day in 2004.

We married in a beautiful chapel

and celebrated with friends.

When they asked "what about the honeymoon?"

we just had to laugh.

There were dogs to care for, maybe a little time to spoon.

No ulterior motive, presents for you, presents for me...

But at least you'll always remember our anniversary!

Dave,

You are the love of my life.

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary.

Love always,

Darlene

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN !!!

2011-10-31T17:29:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween from Dave
(Taken at Vicki Dike's Halloween Party before Dave's surgery)

Chunk - Living the Good Life

2011-10-27T18:21:00.000-05:00

CH That's A Chunk O Burnin Love...Chunk
Chunk was runner up in the Progressive Insurance Furry First Mate National Photo Contest.
He looks pretty happy in retirement!

CH That's A Chunk O Burnin Love
CHUNK
Nuff x Mannie

Congratulations to Larry, Karen, & Chunk.

I think Chunk is saying that he needs another Havanese buddy to boat with, then one can drive and one can ski!

Harry Scores 100 !!!!

2011-10-24T12:20:00.001-05:00

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry CGC CD RN RA
Another MAJOR CONGRATULATIONS to Barbara and Harry. Adding another title - Rally Advanced, with a perfect score of 100,
Barbara, tell Martin to get ready, I'm sending you another dog to train.

Dave Update

2011-10-20T11:41:00.000-05:00

Dave is home and resting. According to surgeons all went well. Please give him a few days before calling. Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers.

Dave Scheiris Update

2011-10-19T08:43:00.000-05:00

Your prayers are requested. Dave has been taken back for what we hope is a 'routine' procedure. Should know more in 2 or 3 hours. Will keep you posted. Thanks. Darlene

Dave on Happy Drugs

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry RN CD

2011-10-18T16:35:00.002-05:00

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry CGC CD RN...Harry
Congratulations to our dear friend Barbara Barton and her wonderful Bichon Harry for obtaining his last qualifying score, earning his CD title at the Dallas Obedience Training Club trial on October 15. To watch Harry and Barbara earn that qualifying score, visit the following video on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AmlAlpGHk8

Good luck in Rally Advanced this coming weekend!

PS. Harry is a littermate to our Red Dog, Tunia, and Buttercup, sired by Barbara's Johnny, CH Spellbound's Pawmark Autograph. Their dam is our Trina, CH Victoire's Diamond Rio Citrine.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Lawrence, KS Sunday

2011-10-18T16:02:00.000-05:00

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph

Ralph was 1st in her class, and Winners Bitch, and under Judge Elizabeth Muthard. Congratulations to owner/handler Jeannie Woods.

CH Angelheart's Give Me Liberty...
Congratulations to Bill & Paula Frazier for taking the breed at the Lawrence Shows both days!

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Lawrence, KS Saturday

2011-10-15T21:38:00.015-05:00

Congratulations to Breeders Bill & Paula Frazier. Their puppy bitch, Angelheart's Let's Get Physical, sired by Roche, went Winners Bitch her first time in the ring, under Judge Timothy Robbins.

US Toy Company

2011-10-15T14:40:00.000-05:00

US Toy is a cool store. Lots of decorations for all occasions, tons of teacher stuff. Hats, stocking stuffers, gift bags, etc. can all be found here. What can't be found...a return policy. Next to the cash register/check-out in the magic shop it has a huge sign that says US TOY MAGIC - No Refunds or Exchanges. The placement of that sign makes it look like it is only the magic items. It does not say anything about costumes or wigs. There are no such signs by the front cash registers where I paid for my items. I purchased a wig to use as part of a costume. OK, so I was in a hurry, and the costume hadn't arrived yet but wanted to get this over with. I purchased a wig and a tiara and told the salesman that I hoped it went with my costume as it had not yet arrived. "Not a problem" he says, "Just bring it back.". The color of the wig is all wrong for the color of the costume. Now, 36 hours after purchase, they will not return or exchange wigs because of 'health issues.' They sure weren't worried about health issues when they had everybody and their brother trying on the wigs, then selling the same display wigs.
We purchased several items at Halloween City in Lee's Summit, and right at the register there were many signs saying 'No Refunds or Exchanges.'
I will go back to Halloween City, but not to US Toy. I can find the items that US Toy carries at several other retailers. I may have to go to 2 stores instead of 1, but that is how I feel right now.

I just wanted to let everyone know to check the store return policy this Halloween Season, so you don't get burned. Because at US Toy, it didn't matter what the employee told me, their 1 sign in the back referring to the Magic Shop overruled him.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!
HAVE A BOO-TIFUL DAY!

New Champion

2011-10-11T15:58:00.000-05:00

CH That's Luke of Summerhawk

Luke, a Desi x Panda puppy had a fabulous first day in UKC competition and has finished his Championship in just 2 days with a Group 4, 2 Group 2s, a Group 1, and a Reserve Best in Show.

Luke and owner Jim, are no slouches in the AKC ring either. Luke has both majors and is looking forward to the next chance a competition in their area.

Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club - Fayetteville, AR October 9, 2011

2011-10-09T15:43:00.000-05:00

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph

Ralph was 1st in her class, Winners Bitch, and Best of Breed under Judge Paul "Pogo" Thomann. A special Thank You to Judge James "Jim" Briley for a Group 4!!! Ralph's first Group Placement, and owner handled!!!! Congratulations Jeannie and Ralph! We are proud of you.

Ibizan Hound Club of the United States National Specialty

2011-10-09T14:21:00.000-05:00

CH Aliki's No Soup for You...Bisque


Ibizan Hound CH Aliki's No Soup for You

A belated congratulations to Dr. Judy Campbell for owner/handling to Best of Winners at the Ibizan Nationals with her beautiful bitch, Bisque. What a way to finish your Championship. Great job ladies!

And Why? you may ask, are we posting something about and Ibizan? Well, this particular Ibizan is a step-sister to a Havanese of our breeding -That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven
Beethoven has his majors and is doing great being a puppy, in the ring and out, with mom Judy.


That's Mendota's Play It Again

That's Mendota's Play It Again

Judy and Beethoven looking great in Gray Summit!

Sagebrush Dog Club Shows - Calhan, Colorado

2011-10-08T22:23:00.000-05:00

That's Luke of Summerhawk
Luke, a Desi x Panda puppy is taking Colorado by storm again...along with the snow today.
Luke and owner Jim, won Best of Breed at 2 All-Breed shows winning a Group 2 at the first show under Judge Nina Sherrer, then picked up speed and was awarded a Group 1 under Judge Debbie Orwin, and Reserve Best In Show under Judge Sheree Sanchez.
They just keeping making us proud!!!

Judge Robert "Bob" Sturm

2011-10-05T22:27:00.000-05:00

We just received word that Judge Robert 'Bob' Sturm has passed away. Our hopes were high for his recovery as he was at the Purina Event Center for the shows held September 22-25, just a little over a week after he suffered a stroke. We are saddened at this loss and our thought and prayers go out to his lovely wife, and constant companion, Alice.

BRTCA NATIONALS PHOTOS

2011-10-04T23:53:00.000-05:00

The following links contain many photos taken during the shows and festivities of the Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty at Purina Farms September 17 - 22. These photos were taken by Darlene Scheiris and any use in publications requires permission from, and acknowledgement of, the photographer. Contact at darlene@weshowdogs.com. Please enjoy.

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011Thursday

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011misc

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011monday

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011tuesday

Another What Are They Thinking?

2011-10-04T22:47:00.001-05:00

I just found out that another 'friend' who never fails to compliment us on our grooming and handling has sent their dog out with another handler. In the grand scheme of things, it is not that big of a deal. It's a free country, hire whomever you want. BUT Don't ask us for pointers to help your handler, or ask us to transport, or help you make arrangements to transport, that dog across the country for you because that handler you hired just didn't get around to it.

We have had this happen in several breeds and it has gotten downright old.

We try to help everyone out, but maybe we should just be the a**holes and more people would hire the Multiple Best in Show, Multiple Best in Specialty Show, Multiple Number One Dog, Handler that I proudly call my husband.

Dave goes out of his way to help people, many of whom are in direct competition with us. We have transported dogs for other handlers and will continue to do so, but don't tell me how much you enjoy watching Dave show and love his grooming and rapport with the dogs, then give us an "oh, by the way, I hired so and so to show my dog." We are local, see you every weekend, you know we can get the job done without your dog having to go cross country to live in someone's kennel.

Just the latest in this line of requests was for us to transport a dog across the country to a handler who regularly shows her own dogs against the client dogs and stays on her own dog for the winner's ribbon. Many times these dogs are left unattended overnight, covered with a tarp at outdoor shows.

We only take on dogs in direct competition with each other with the concurrence of all owners.

All handlers have a 'pecking order.' If your handler is showing a top dog and there is a conflict with your class dog of another breed, what do you think they are going to do? If a handler has a top Herding Dog, let's say a Beardie for example, and you hire them to show your new Bouvier special and they take the breed with both dogs, who do you think they are going to stay on in the group and who is their Junior Handler Assistant going to show? Even when I first started in this 'sport' back in the early 90s, I couldn't understand why my friend would hire a well-known poodle handler to show her Bichon Special. The handler almost always took the breed with her Standard, a mini if she had one, and her toy. The handler would stay on the Standard, her #1 assistant was on the Mini, and that always left a junior or the owner on the Bichon. I don't get it.

Hire whomever you want people but think about it. How many dogs of that breed is the handler showing? How many breeds in that group? How many top dogs? How many assistants, or who shows the dogs when there is a conflict? Do they own/show dogs of your breed? Do they show them against the client dogs? Where do the dogs live when with the handler? How are they transported? Who takes care of the dogs between shows? If a handler refuses to answer these questions, they do not deserve to handle your dog.

Raymore House Fire Update

2011-10-03T22:14:00.000-05:00

We now understand that this fire was the result of a domestic disturbance. This quote from Joan Crawford seems to fit:

"Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell. "
Joan Crawford

Hot Springs Kennel Club - Sunday

2011-10-02T23:13:00.000-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Reserve Winners Bitch today under Judge Luc Bolieu.

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Fred Bassett.
and was awarded a Group 4 under Judge June Penta.

Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club - Saturday

2011-10-01T18:22:00.000-05:00

Roche took the breed, otherwise don't ask. :(

Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas

2011-09-30T21:08:00.002-05:00

Well, we spent $20 on a sweepstakes entry just to find out that there is no "Best in Sweepstakes" competition. If you are going to offer sweepstakes at a Specialty Show, with competition at the breed level, why not go one step farther and do a Best? There were only 14 sweepstakes entries, but still more than enough to cover the cost of a ribbon. It may have said that there was no competition at the group level in the premium list, but it just doesn't seem right.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister

Keisha - Our Special Specialty Girl, won the Breed in the Sweepstakes, then went on to beat her 1/2 brother Roché for Best of Breed in the regular show. ANOTHER SPECIALTY WIN FOR KEISHA!!! Thank You Judge Bill Cunningham.

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

Roché was being a real pill, so Best of Opposite was the best he could do today. The 7:15 PM ring time didn't seem to agree with him. Maybe better luck tomorrow, since that cute little bitch, Keisha, isn't entered :)

Raymore House Fire

2011-09-30T17:26:00.000-05:00

Our hearts and prayers go out to our neighbors at 704 Heron here in Raymore. The cause is unknown but unfortunately the residence and all contents were lost. These photos were taken after more than an hour of several firefighters battling this blaze.

Kansas Toy Dog Club Thursday - September 29

2011-09-29T18:18:00.000-05:00

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister
Keisha's last time in the ring was at the HCA National Specialty where she was Winners Bitch. At that time we decided that it would be really cool to only show her at specialties to get her championship. Keisha was 1st in the BBE class and Winners Bitch. Yay! Are two specialty wins a streak?

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

Roché was totally dumped by Breed Judge Houston Clark. :(
We pretty much knew who would win if they showed up and that was the reason we almost didn't enter. Unfortunately for us, our suspicions were true. Can't say that we wouldn't have tried as well if we were in that situation. Flat ironed, and a back-combed top-not, but sans the usual rump-over, the breed winner went on to win the Specialty under a judge that gave him a Best in Show at a 265-dog dog show in May - Group Judge Toddie Clark.

Bongo - The Beat's a hit on the East Coast

2011-09-29T13:53:00.000-05:00

That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat
Bongo - a Desi - Boo puppy was a big hit on the East Coast, picking up 2 more points expertly owner/handled by Carol Janes. Congratulations Bongo, Carol and George! They received some nice compliments from breeders in that area as well. We are proud of them.
Cape Cod Kennel Club
Thursday September 15, 1st/W/BW - Thank You Judge Murrel Purkheiser.
South Shore KC
Friday September 16, 1st/R - Judge Debbie Campbell
South Shore KC
Saturday September 17, 1st/W - Thank You Judge Lydia Coleman Hutchinson

Luke - Back 2 Back Majors!!!

2011-09-29T09:01:00.003-05:00

That's Luke of Summerhawk
Luke, a Desi x Panda puppy, taking Colorado by storm, went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for Back to Back 3 point Majors.
Arapahoe County Kennel Club
Saturday - September 17, 2011 - 1st/W/BW - ThankYou Judge Betsy Dale
Arapahoe County Kennel Club
Sunday - September 18, 2011 - 1st/W/BW - Thank You Judge Melanie Williams
Congratulations Luke. Jim and Kathy!!!

Jefferson County Kennel Club - Sunday - September 25

2011-09-27T22:02:00.001-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch. Thank you Judge Clete Wakefield.

Havanese:

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Beethoven was 1st in his class.

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph

Ralph was 1st in her class, and Reserve.

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

Naughty was 1st in the large Open Class and Winners Bitch for a Major and NEW CHAMPION. Congratulations owner/handler Patty Romigh.

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

Roché was Select Dog under Judge Ralph Lemke.

Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club - Saturday - September 24

2011-09-27T21:39:00.002-05:00

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk's owner flew in and was able to get an early flight home so Turk was not shown the rest of the weekend.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch and Best of Breed over a Special for another major. Thank you Judge Wayne Harmon.

Havanese:

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Beethoven was 1st in his class.

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph

Ralph was 1st in her class, and Winners Bitch for a major!

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

Roché was Best of Breed and Group 1. Thank you Judge Jim Briley.

Roche & Dave
MBIS AM GCH CAN CH ADORABULL THAT'S BETTER THAN SEX

St. Louis Dog Breeders Association - Friday September 23

2011-09-27T21:31:00.001-05:00

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk won his class today and was Winners Dog under Judge Ralph Lemke.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch today under Judge Richard Miller. Thanks to our dear friend Sandra Brunsell for showing Brandy today when we couldn't get there from the Havanese ring.

Havanese:

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today and Reserve.

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

Roché was Select Dog under Judge Darrell Vice.

It was great to see Judge Bob Sturm up and around the dog show again, so quickly after his stroke. Wishing him a full, speedy, recovery.

Gateway Toy Dog Fanciers - Thursday September 22

2011-09-27T21:22:00.000-05:00

Havanese:

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today.

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

Roché was Select under Judge Troy Dargin.

Black Russian Terrier Nationals

2011-09-27T21:19:00.000-05:00

Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
None of our BRTs were shown since Dave was Show Chairman. He did a fabulous job. As did all of our judges. A good time was had by all (almost).
More, with photos, soon.

Long Time No See - Three Rivers Sunday

2011-09-27T20:59:00.000-05:00

Hi Folks,
Didn't mean to drop off the radar, but have internet, at least for now. Hopefully it will hold long enough to check emails. Let's see. What has happened in the last week?
THREE RIVERS KENNEL CLUB - SUNDAY - September 18.

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk won his class today under Judge George Marquis.
Congratulations to Dave Harper and Zil for winning the Breed, the Group!

Bichons & Havanese had a major ring conflict. Dave was running between rings. Beethoven's owner, Judy Campbell, showed him wonderfully.
Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Reserve today under Judge Elaine Lindhorst. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judge Robert Sturm who suffered a stroke this past week. Best Wishes on a speedy recovery.

Havanese:

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today and Reserve.

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

Darlene showed Roché was Best of Breed. Dave showed Roché in the Group and was awarded a Group 3. Thank you Judge Carolyn Taylor.

Three Rivers Kennel Club - Saturday

2011-09-17T17:59:00.001-05:00

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk won his class today under Judge Robert Caswell.
Congratulations to Tara and Czar for winning the Breed, the Group and Best in Show!

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy won her class today and went Reserve today under Judge Joanne Schullier. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judge Robert Sturm who suffered a stroke or heart attack this past week. Bob was scheduled to be our judge today. Best Wishes on a speedy recovery.

Havanese:

CH That's The Notorious Defender

Mason was 1st his class, Winners Dog and Best of Winners! NEW CHAMPION!!! Thank you Judge Delores Burkholder.

CH That's The Notorious Defender
"Mason"
Thank You Judge Edd Bivin

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today!

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

Roché was Select Dog today. :(

South Shore Kennel Club - Friday

2011-09-17T17:47:00.001-05:00

Havanese:

That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat

Bongo was awarded Winners Dog for another point! Way to Go Carol & Bongo. Good Job to Daddy George Janes for all of the moral support! Thank you Judge Lydia Coleman Hutchinson.
Bongo was RWD yesterday under Judge Debbie Campbell. :(

That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat
"Bongo"

Cape Cod Kennel Club - Thursday

2011-09-17T17:39:00.000-05:00

Havanese:

That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat

Bongo picked up another point today. He was awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners. Thank you Judge Murrel Purkheiser. Congratulations to owner-handler Carol Janes. Bongo is a Boo-Desi puppy.

West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club - Sunday

2011-09-11T16:00:00.000-05:00

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk was awarded Best of Breed under Judge Arlene Davis.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy showed great today, winning the open class, Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite under Judge Peggy Haas for a 3 Point Major.

Havanese:

That's Eh Manhattan Legacy

Sable wasn't shown today. Dave checked with the other exhibitors to see whether or not they wanted him to leave Sable in to hold the major. The consensus was a resounding NO! So Dave planned to move him up, but did make it to the superintendent table in time so New Champion Sable had the day off.

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

Roché was awarded Best of Breed today under Judge Troy Dargin. Thank you to Judge Carolyn Herbel for a Group 3.

West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club - Saturday

2011-09-10T17:49:00.001-05:00

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk is really turning into a neat show dog. Turk was awarded Best of Breed under Judge Lowell Davis.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy showed great today, winning the open class and Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite under Judge Lorraine Boutwell for a 3 Point Major!!! Let's hope the major holds for tomorrow and we'll try for another one.

Havanese:

That's Eh Manhattan Legacy

Sable won his class and went Winners Dog for a 3 Point Major and NEW AKC CHAMPIONSHIP!!! He hasn't been in the ring for 4 years so it looks like the last two days of practice with no competition paid off. Thank you Judge Lorraine Boutwell.

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

Roché was awarded Best of Breed today under Judge Lorraine Boutwell. Picking up some much needed breed points. Nothing in Group :(

West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club - BICHONS Saturday

2011-09-10T11:54:00.000-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy showed great today, winning the open class and Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite under Judge Lorraine Boutwell for a 4 Point MAJOR!!!

West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club - Friday

2011-09-10T11:48:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay in this post, but whenever Comcast works on the installation for the new subdivision near us, we lose our cable.
Well, Friday, was not quite a repeat of Thursday, but it wasn't any better.
Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk. Turk showed great today. Dave was very pleased with his performance and Turk was awarded Best of Breed under Judge Lorraine Boutwell.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy showed great today, winning the open class under Judge Robert Hall. Brandy was awarded Reserve Winners Bitch to the major today. Let's hope the major holds for tomorrow.

Havanese:

That's Eh Manhattan Legacy

Sable won his class and went Winners Dog no points. He was the only class dog, and there were no bitches. He hasn't been in the ring for 4 years so needs the practice. Thank you Judge Margo Klingler.

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

Roché was awarded Best of Breed today and made the cut in Group under Judge Margo Klingler.

West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club - Thursday

2011-09-08T15:09:00.000-05:00

It was a busy morning in Elk City, Oklahoma. Dave started out with only two breeds scheduled at 11:20, then after a second judge change in Havanese, ending up with our original judge, all three breeds were at 11:20 (not in the same ring, of course). Dave made it all work though, getting everyone in to the ring. The only one that wasn't happy about it was Brandy, since she prefers to have Dave's undivided attention before she goes into the ring. She is quite possessive of her Dave but did show very well today, in spite of his infidelity.

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk. Turk showed great today. Dave was very pleased with his performance and Turk was awarded Best of Breed under Judge Nikki Riggsbee.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy showed great today, winning the open class under Judge Maralyn Busse. Brandy was awarded Reserve Winners Bitch to the major today. Let's hope the major holds for tomorrow.

Havanese:

That's Eh Manhattan Legacy

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

Roché was awarded Best of Breed today under Judge Nikki Riggsbee. He felt good, and looked, good and Roché was awarded a GROUP 2 by Judge Robert Hall.

Bichon Babies!!!

2011-09-05T18:51:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our dear friend and Bichon breeder Carol Haines on her most recent litter.

dam - CH Creme's Madam President aka MacKenzie sire - AM GCH CAN CH That's The Devil With A Red Suit On aka Red Dog Proud parents of 3 boys and 2 girls. If anyone is interested in one of these little dolls, let us know and we will put you in touch with Carol.

Red Dog X MacKenzie Babies Born 09/01/2011

CH Creme's Madam President
"MacKenzie"

AM GCH CAN CH That The Devil With A White Suit On
"Red Dog"

Taffe McFadden

2011-08-28T18:42:00.001-05:00

Welcome back Taffe. Good to see you back in the ring. Glad you are better.

Cobinsteinz Nothin's Too Hot For Me...Hot Pepper Eating Contest

2011-08-27T14:54:00.002-05:00

Hot Pepper Contest 08/27/2011
Tim Veseling Back Row 2nd from left, Valerie Dugger 1st row, left end.
Center in back row is winner Paul Joy. Congrats Pauly!!!

The 4th Annual Hot Pepper Contest sponsored by Cobinsteinz Farms in Overland Park, KS was a blast. Not as many contestants as in the previous years but still about 16 showed up to volunteer for the torture. Contestants start with an Aneheim Pepper, reated at about 2,500 Scoville Units, easily pass through the Jalepeno at 5,000, then to the Multicolored Cayenne at 50,000, and finish with the Ghost Peppers at over 1 million Scoville Units. This isn't the end though. You can see the list of peppers posted on the tables and the number of each that they must each before progressing to the next round. A time limit of 1 minute per round made everything a little more exciting. After multiple of some of the 'lesser' peppers, it come down to the last two contestants Paul Joy and my brother, Tim Veseling, who have finished 1st and 2nd the last 3 years. Then they have to eat multiples of the dreaded Ghost Peppers. Unfortunately, Tim only made it through about half a dozen of those before enough was enough. I want to give honorable mention to my niece Valerie Dugger for making an effort and finishing 12th.

Simi Valley Kennel Club

2011-08-26T14:53:00.000-05:00

CH That's Adorabull's Dreaming of You

Selena was Best of Opposite under Judge Dorothy Macdonald.

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

Roché was not Judge Macdonald's type, she thought he had too much coat.

Jesse James Kennel Club

2011-08-22T13:56:00.000-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy placed 1st in her class today and went Winners Bitch for 1 point!!! Thank You Judge Peggy Haas.

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason was 1st in his class and was Reserve Winners Dog.

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Beethoven was 1st in his class and Winners Dog for 2 points!!!

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

Roché was Select Dog under Judge Everett Dean.

Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS - correction

2011-08-21T18:02:00.001-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy placed 2nd in her class today and went Reserve today under Judge Everett Dean.

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason was 1st his class

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today!

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

Roché was Select Dog today, under Judge John Ramirez.

Memphis Kennel Club

2011-08-21T13:14:00.000-05:00

CH Little Thing Called Love Thomas NEW CHAMPION
Thomas finished his AKC championship today breeder/owner/handled by mom Darla Gott.
Congratulations!!!! Thank You Judge Fred Bassett.

NEW CH Little Thing Called Love Thomas
Finished by Breeder/Owner Darla Gott.

Oklahoma City Obedience Training Club - August 14, 2011

2011-08-21T08:34:00.000-05:00

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry RN
Bichon Frise - Harry and owner Barbara Barton earned the first leg of his CD.
Congratulations!!! Keep us the good work.

Greely Kennel Club - Havanese

2011-08-20T20:20:00.001-05:00

That's Luke of Summerhawk
A Desi-Panda puppy, Luke went Reserve Winners Dog at his first real show with his new Dad - Jim Midyett. Thank you Judge Suzanne Dillin. Heard that Dreamer, our National Specialty Winner took the breed. Haven't heard about groups
Good Job. Keeping everything crossed for tomorrow!

God Bless America

2011-08-20T18:03:00.001-05:00

In these times of world turmoil, it is fabulous to live in America where we are all entitled to voice our opinions and vocalize our observations. The American Kennel Club has a Code of Sportsmanship that does not 'restrict' those rights. This is just one of many sites that anyone can visit, or not, as they choose, that express one person's opinions and observations regarding dogs and judges. If you really want nasty details on these subjects try visiting any of those sites that explain why or why not a certain judge is recommended or not. These are just my thoughts and, for the most part, dogs other than my own are rarely mentioned unless they stand out TO ME in one way or another. For example Rockhurst Mylad Peter Pan, the exemplary puppy that went Winners Dog at Havanese Nationals.
If you don't like what I have to say, don't come back. If you do great, but I still don't care. This blog is written for myself as a record of our wins, thoughts, and activities and for those FRIENDS that want to see what is going on with us and our dogs, not for people who are threatened by this or make threats against us. I feel sorry for both, especially when both of those are rolled into one.
GOD BLESS AMERICA

Jesse James Kennel Club - Havanese

2011-08-20T16:24:00.000-05:00

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason won his class and went Winners Dog for a 3 point MAJOR. Thank you Judge Edd Bivin.

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

Today Beethoven was shown by his new mom, Judy Campbell, and went 2nd in his class.

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

Roché was Select Dog today. Grady took the breed today. Good luck in Group Grady.

Jesse James Kennel Club - Bichons

2011-08-20T14:35:00.000-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy is doing better today. Having fun, showing well, and looking great. Mr. Bivin placed her 2nd in her class today and Reserve Winners Bitch. Thank you to Judge Edd Bivin. Mr. Bivin said that he thought she had too much coat. We think Miss Brandy looks like a specials bitch, not a class dog. Fingers crossed for tomorrow! Congratulations to Susie Williams' bitch: 1st and WB...again.

Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS

2011-08-19T16:23:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Dee & Suzanne on Grady's Group 4 under Edd Bivin today. (Sans comb-over) After all, why would he need it? He won nationals without it!

Comment from Arlene Etzig at Peluito Havanese

2011-08-19T16:12:00.000-05:00

Evidently I am Satan reincarnate.
This comment just in from Arlene at Peluito Havanese:
Arlene at Peluito Havanese has left a new comment on your post "Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS":

I have never seen such a display of poor sportsmanship. Some of the comments in this blog are an example of some of the vilest, nastiest remarks and poor sportsmanship ever. What a shame!

Posted by Arlene at Peluito Havanese to Black Russian Terriers, Bichons & Havanese at August 19, 2011 3:11

I am truly sorry that she feels this way, but it is America and I am entitled to my opinions and observations.
Having never met or corresponded with Ms. Etzig, to the best of my recollection, and cannot locate an email for her so since I have no way to respond directly to Ms. Etzig, I do not know exactly what part has offended her.
I say nothing here that I would not say directly to anyone's face. You be the judge.
Sincerely,
Darlene Scheiris

Watch Those Topline Comb-Overs

2011-08-19T12:57:00.002-05:00

So what's with this comb-over thing? The Havanese is not supposed to be parted, but some judges care about that, and some don't. Now people don't seem to count this 'rump comb-over' as a part. If spectators can see it from outside the ring, and can even see the change in hair pattern, then ask "why does that dog's hair go over his butt?" why can't the judge? The only Havanese that you see it on have a level topline, or it levels out when they move, or have handlers that think they need to do this, so this is the handler's way of giving them a rise in the topline. The thing is Judges, do you really not see this part on the non show side of these dogs that brings the hair up and over the rump? or do you choose to ignore it? If you saw it, did you not wonder why they would bring the hair up and over? Maybe you are the same judges that can't tell, or again choose to ignore, the dogs that have had their topnots thinning-sheared, back-combed, and sprayed into place so that even Hurricane Earl couldn't mess it up.

Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS

2011-08-19T12:36:00.004-05:00

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex placed 3rd in her class today. We had high hopes for her. Even being in season, she moved around the ring happily with her tail up, until Judge Carol Noe decided that it took more than one lap around the ring to make her decision on placements in this huge entry. Then Brandy decided that she was done. Congratulations to Susie Williams' bitch 1st and WB.

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason won his class and went Winners Dog for 2 points. Thank you Judge Carol Noe.

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven

(Formerly known as Junior & Sam)

Today Beethoven was shown by his new mom, Judy Campbell, for the first time, and went 2nd in his class.

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

Roché was totally walked today. He felt good, and looked, good but Grady, with his 'rump comb-over,' took the breed. Good luck in Group Grady. Evidently Roché just wasn't her cup of tea.

Christmas Bell Chavez ~~~ October 6, 2001 - August 17, 2011

2011-08-17T22:06:00.001-05:00

Today our dear friends, Jane and Jessica Chavez, lost their long time companion, Christmas Bell Chavez. A Bichon Frise, known to all as Belle, was everything you could want in a companion and spoiled rotten to boot!
She had Jane trained well. Belle will be missed by all who knew her. We will always remember Belle for the gift that she gave us...our friendship with Jane. Rest in Peace little one.

Christmas Bell Chavez
October 6, 2001 - August 17, 2011

Carolina KC, Greensboro, NC Saturday

2011-08-13T16:47:00.003-05:00

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

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Elizabeth 'Liz' Simon.

We had hopes for a piece of the group as Judge Ann Hearn gave Roché an AOM at the HCA Regional Specialty that was right before Nationals. On the table, Judge Hearn told Dave how good it was to see them again, and that she wanted him to move Roché out more, "Because you know how much I like that Bichon movement."

FROM THE AKC STANDARDS:

BICHON FRISE

Gait
Movement at a trot is free, precise and effortless. In profile the forelegs and hind legs extend equally with an easy reach and drive that maintain a steady topline. When moving, the head and neck remain somewhat erect and as speed increases there is a very slight convergence of legs toward the center line. Moving away, the hindquarters travel with moderate width between them and the foot pads can be seen. Coming and going, his movement is precise and true.

HAVANESE

Gait
The Havanese gait is lively, elegant, resilient, and unique, contributing greatly to the breed’s overall essential typiness. The characteristic "spring" is caused by the strong rear drive combined with a "flashy" front action effected by the short upper arm. While a truly typey dog is incapable of exaggerated reach and drive, the action does not appear stilted or hackneyed. The slightly higher rear may cause a correctly built specimen to show a flash of pad coming and going. The front legs reach forward freely. There is good extension in the rear and no tendency toward sickle hocks. The topline holds under movement, neither flattening nor roaching. Head carriage is typically high, even on the move.
From the Havanese Standard:
Because correct gait is essential to breed type, the Havanese should be presented at natural speed on a loose lead.
Yes, they are similar, but definitely NOT the same.

Greater Hickory Kennel Club

2011-08-12T15:31:00.002-05:00

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

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Elaine Mathis.

Danville Kennel Club, Greensboro, NC Thursday

2011-08-11T12:04:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately (or fortunately) Roche has been the most consistent loser.

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

Roché went Select under Judge Jacqueline Rayner.

Danville Kennel Club, Greensboro, NC Wednesday

2011-08-10T20:13:00.000-05:00

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

Roché went Select under Judge Virginia Lyne.

Our AKC Eukanuba Qualifiers...So far.

2011-08-08T21:58:00.000-05:00

Congratulations on being invited to the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Dear Darlene & David Scheiris,

Congratulations!

The dog(s) listed below have qualified for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to be held in Orlando, Florida on December 17th and 18th

AKC #	Registered Dog Name	Breed
TR87125602	CH That's My Sweet River City Blues	HAVANESE
TR96553903	CH Mendota's Adorabull Greek Legend	HAVANESE
WR03482203	CH Terminator	BLK RUSSN
WS08608301	CH Maksimka Malchugan S Zolotogo Grada	BLK RUSSN
NP15138601	GCH CH That's Chilleykings Mr Mushnick	BICHON
TR63471801	CH That Is Nirvana's Panda	HAVANESE
WS17609004	CH That's No Volga	BLK RUSSN
NP15138602	CH That's Chilleykings Blossom	BICHON
WS17609009	CH That's Our Zinovy	BLK RUSSN
TR65854203	GCH CH Adorabull That's Better Than Sex	HAVANESE
TR65854201	CH Thats My Adorabull Godiva	HAVANESE
NP16715706 TR96553904 TR79664601 WS17609007 WS28972904 WS28972905 TR95111501 WS17609005 TR95111502 TR50714104	GCH CH That's A Royal Velvet Tunia Wave CH That's Adorabull's Dreaming of You CH Nirvana That's A Splash Of Scarlet CH That's Rozalia Liliya Vita CH That's Madgalena Maksimovna CH That's Marilana Maksimovna CH That's Timelss Elegance GCH That's Keeping The Karma RN CH Mendota's That's The Name Game GCH CH Gingerbred Yukon Jack Desiderio	BICHON HAVANESE HAVANESE BLK RUSSN BLK RUSSN BLK RUSSN HAVANESE BLK RUSSN HAVANESE HAVANESE

New River Valley Kennel Club, Salem, VA Show Sunday

2011-08-07T22:36:00.034-05:00

Well, Dave got people talking. "Where's David?" "Who is that showing his dog?" "Why are you showing David's dog?" They were all still wondering where Dave was while handler Carol Rice and Roché walked out of the ring with a Best of Breed ribbon! All while Dave was driving to the airport to make an appointment that he had in Florida that afternoon.

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

Roché went Best of Breed Friday under Judge Kenneth McDermott.

Special Thanks to Carol and Wally Rice for helping out with Roché while Dave was away.

RKC Bred By Elite Dog Competition BEST IN SHOW

2011-08-06T20:53:00.000-05:00

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

Roché went Best in Show Bred By Elite Dog Competition.

Roanoke Kennel Club “BRED BY” ELITE DOG Competition
Saturday, August 6, 2011
To qualify for the RKC “Bred by” Elite Dog Competition all dogs must
be entered and shown in one of the RKC shows, Friday or Saturday.
The handler in the Elite Dog Competition must be a breeder and owner
of the entry.
Three judges will be randomly chosen immediately prior to the
competition. Judges will be Licensed Handlers, PHA Handlers or AKC
Registered Judges.
All dogs will be judged Olympic style using a 1-10 point rating system.
Each dog will be judged according to his/her own AKC Standard. Points
from all three judges will be tallied after all judging has been completed.
The dogs with the most points may be examined by each judge to ensure
correct mouth/bite and that the dog is unaltered. In case of a tie, the
three existing judges and a fourth randomly chosen judge will be issued
new scorecards for re-evaluation.
Judges will award points for the following:
1) Type 4) Front Movement 7) Free Stack
2) Style 5) Rear Movement 8) Soundness
3) Side Gait (circle) 6) Hand Stack 9) Overall Conformation

Lucas Makes a Splash

2011-08-06T20:48:00.001-05:00

A Desi x Panda puppy at a Newfoundland B Match! Best Puppy in Match!!! Woo Hoo!!!
And already 2 AKC BOB wins under his young belt,
Congratulations to Luke and Owners Jim & Kathy Midyett.

Roanoke Kennel Club Friday & Saturday

2011-08-06T20:26:00.001-05:00

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

Roché went Best of Breed Friday under Judge Raymond Filburn.

Roché was totally Dumped under Judge Rita Holloway.

Does Rita Holloway really know what she wants or does she just say what you think she wants to hear then forgets how she contradicts herself? In February Desi lost to PJ. In New Jersey, on Dave's way out of the ring, Mrs. Holloway stopped Dave and told her that Desi really wasn't her type, she liked a shorter backed, cobbier type dog. Not that I would call either one 'cobby.' OK, we can live with that. Note to self: Bring Roché out to see her, he is very similar to PJ. She turns up on a panel, OK, let's see how this will go, bringing her a dog that is 'her type.' Today Mrs. Holloway 'really prefers a bigger, longer backed dog' (and one with a bad topline and cow hocks to boot!). It's not like Dave is unrecgonizable. If you are going to make things up, at least remember who you said what to, or don't say anything at all. Or just say "Dave, I don't like you, and no matter what you show me, you will lose, so don't bother entering under me ever again. You could bring me the dog I gave BIS to yesterday, and it just wouldn't matter." I would appreciate the honesty.

Naughty Canadian Champion

2011-08-05T20:26:00.000-05:00

CAN CH That's So Adorabull - Just Spank Me, call name: Naughty
A Desi x Boo daughter, who is only one major away from her AKC Championship, finished her Canadian Championship in less than two weekends! Congratulations to owner Patty Romigh!!!

Naughty, with owner Patty Romigh & Judge James Frederiksen

Judges! Why can't the mean what they say?

2011-08-04T13:17:00.000-05:00

When they say 'Move them slow' do they know what slow is?

When they say "Loose Lead" do they really mean: "Show him like a poodle, and no need for the front feet to touch the ground."

It is no wonder you see so many discouraged people at dog shows. Especially the newer people. Win or lose if the judge is consistent and rewards people who give them what they ask for you can leave the ring thinking "Crap, I can't believe I lost." or when the judge puts up the opposite of what they ask for the response for others is "What the heck were they thinking? I'm not showing to this judge again if they don't even recognize what they are asking for."

From the Havanese Standard:
Because correct gait is essential to breed type, the Havanese should be presented at natural speed on a loose lead.

Doesn't say anything about running while strung up on a resco!
Not Just My Opinion.

James River Kennel Club - Wednesday & Thursday

2011-08-04T13:08:00.003-05:00

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

Roché went Select Thursday under Judge Elizabeth Muthard.

Roché went Select Friday under Ms. Muthard's significant other, Judge Charles Olvis.

AKC WWG 080311

2011-08-04T13:07:00.000-05:00

Dave and Ali in Canada

2011-07-31T12:45:00.001-05:00

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

2011-07-23T15:58:00.000-05:00

HCA Nationals 2011
Not a bad haul!!!

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

2011-07-23T14:50:00.001-05:00

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

2011-07-23T10:05:00.001-05:00

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

2011-07-22T15:20:00.001-05:00

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

2011-07-22T15:08:00.010-05:00

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

2011-07-22T14:49:00.001-05:00

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

2011-07-21T09:08:00.000-05:00

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

All These Puppies!!!

2011-07-17T11:15:00.000-05:00

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

2011-07-16T13:23:00.000-05:00

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

Enrique

2011-07-16T13:18:00.001-05:00

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

2011-07-16T13:14:00.000-05:00

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

2011-07-16T00:03:00.002-05:00

"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