Three Rivers Kennel Club - Saturday

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!

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Roché was Select Dog today. :( 

South Shore Kennel Club - Friday

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

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

 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.

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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

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. 

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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

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

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. 

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

West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club - Thursday

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

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 Nikki Riggsbee. 

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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!!!

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

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

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

CH That's Adorabull's Dreaming of You

Selena was Best of Opposite under Judge Dorothy Macdonald. 

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

Jesse James Kennel Club

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

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!

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Roché was Select Dog today, under Judge John Ramirez.  

Memphis Kennel Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Elaine Mathis. 

Danville Kennel Club, Greensboro, NC Thursday

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.