Dudley Photos...FINALLY

Our Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Sidekick's Dudley Do Right is the first GBGV to have a Best in Show in an AKC Show. 

At the tender age of 3 1/2 months Dudley went Best Puppy in Show at the IABCA Shows in June 2013, with multiple Group and Puppy Group Wins. 

At the Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA Open Shows in June, Dudley won the FSS Group the first day under Judge Pat Hastings and winning the FSS Group and going Best in Show on the 2nd day under Judge Ray Filburn.  

Dudley was shown by our dear friend Bea Picard, who was visiting with her Chinese Cresteds.  I think she did a pretty good job for her first time showing a hound dog!  We are very grateful to Bea for her help.

Group 1 - Miniature American Shepherd Club Open Show
SIDEKICK'S DUDLEY DO RIGHT
JUDGE PAT HASTINGS 
SHOWN BY BEA PICARD

FIRST AKC BEST IN SHOW FOR A GBGV
SIDEKICK'S DUDLEY DO RIGHT
JUDGE RAYMOND FILBURN 
SHOWN BY BEA PICARD, pictured with owner David Scheiris

Special thanks to Dudley's breeders and co-owners Corey Benedict and Brent Humphrey for trusting us with this very special dog.  

Available Bichon Frise Puppy Boy - Bubba

DOB:  April 6, 2013
Betty X Mr. Mushnick
Pedigree information available on this blog.

Bubba:
What a sweet boy.  Dynamite coat and movement.  Bubba just wants to be loved, but would make a great show dog or a wonderful family pet.  

Available Bichon Boy Forrest

DOB:  April 6, 2013
Betty X Mr. Mushnick
More info on pedigree and parents on this blog.

Forrest:
Available to a companion only home, or for performance events, not conformation.  Poor Forrest, he's a one-nut wonder!

Available Bichon Puppy Girl Daisy

Betty X Mr. Mushnick
DOB:  April 6, 2013

Daisy:
Available for show or pet.  A little beauty!

Available Bichon Puppy Girl Minnie

DOB:  April 6, 2013
Betty X Mr. Mushnick

Minnie (still looking for her name):
Talk about cute!!!  She has an attitude and likes to be in charge.  Just ask her brothers!  Her front teeth may or may not be perfect.  If they turn out great she would be a dynamite show dog, if not, a fabulous pet, just waiting to be spoiled and travel everywhere with you in a designer bag! :)

Available Bichon Puppy Girls

Betty X Mr. Mushnick
DOB:  April 6, 2013
Photos taken July 16, 2013

Daisy:

Minnie:

That's Truly Scrumptious ...Now

Havanese Puppy Female...That't Truly Scrumptious
Panda X Mason
DOB:  March 28, 2013

That's Truly Scrumptious ...then

A Panda X Mason Puppy Girl
Born March 28, 2013
Photos taken May 11, 2013

Truly

Truly

Truly

Truly

Panda

Mason

Greater Shelby Kennel Club Show ..........Southaven, MS .......... Sunday, July 14, 2013

BIG, BIG, BIG, BIG, BIG CONGRATULATIONS....
HAVANESE...
NEW CHAMPION !!!
Benny - CH That's The Original Parti Dog Eh  
    Winners Dog, Best of Winners, another MAJOR !!!

Congratulations to owner/handler Carol Janes

Thank You Judge Gloria Kerr

Benny & Carol

That's The Original Parti Dog Eh

Pictured winning 5 point major at Asheville Kennel Club

Judge Sharon Newcomb

Greater Shelby Kennel Club Show, ..........Southaven, MS .......... Saturday, July 13, 2013

BIG, BIG CONGRATULATIONS....
HAVANESE...
Benny - That's The Original Parti Dog Eh  
    Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best Puppy, 
Best of Breed (over the specials!)
    Puppy Group 1

Congratulations to owner/handler Carol Janes

Thank You Judge Sally Vilas

Benny & Carol
That's The Original Parti Dog Eh
Pictured winning 5 point major at Asheville Kennel Club
Judge Sharon Newcomb

VVMA exposes PETA

Many Non Show Dog People think that PETA is all for helping animals.  Those of us who have been at dog shows where PETA people have come in and opened crates to let dogs loose, while their cohorts are holding the doors to the outside open, know that they are not.  All the while the are declaring that the dogs are better off getting hit by cars in the street than being 'stuck' in a crate and pampered.   Heaven forbid we would 'own' a dog.

The following article is reprinted from an email sent out by AKC.  Another appalling example of PETA at work:

Dear Dog Lover, The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) have today issued statements to highlight their vehement disapproval of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s apparent policy of euthanizing animals frequently at its shelter in Norfolk, VA.  Furthermore, the AKC has called for the PETA shelter to take steps towards balancing its adoption and euthanasia rates for dogs and cats in its shelter. “While most shelters strive for a 90% re-homing rate, PETA is apparently proud of their 99% killing rate and callously boasts that the animals it rescues are ‘better off dead’. That is an alarming ratio that should be fully investigated. PETA’s track record is absolutely unacceptable,” said AKC Chairman Alan Kalter. “Legitimate animal shelters in America re-home most of their sheltered animals. If some of Michael Vick’s fighting dogs can be rehabilitated and re-homed then PETA can — and should — do better. If they cannot — or will not — then they should leave sheltering to others.” “Re-homing a dog is not always the easiest but it is AKC’s preferred route. PETA’s apparent lack of commitment to re-homing is hypocritical. Our experience, through AKC clubs’ rescue network, proves that a rescued dog can often thrive if given the much-needed love, medical care, rehabilitation and responsible placement into a new home. AKC is disgusted that euthanasia is seemingly so easily employed by PETA.” “While it is true that some animals at shelters are too physically injured or psychologically scarred to be adoptable, many of them can be successfully treated, rehabilitated and adopted, said VVMA President, Mark Finkler, D.V.M. “Veterinarians throughout Virginia work with numerous shelters and rescue groups to assist in the care of these dogs and cats. It is disappointing to hear that PETA has a different philosophy regarding the handling of these abandoned and unwanted pets." AKC affiliated clubs and dedicated volunteers comprise the largest dog rescue group network in the country. The AKC Humane Fund also supports rescue group activities through its Rescue Grants. The American Kennel Club believes euthanasia should be employed only as a last resort when all reasonable efforts to place adoptable dogs have failed. At the same time, AKC recognizes that not all dogs are adoptable due to temperament and health issues.

HEIDI DID IT !!! (and you helped)

Within 2 days of her story airing on television, and me posting it on this blog, enough money was raised to bring Ellie and her family from England to the International Child Amputee Network Conference in Baltimore, MD.  Everyone is excited.  When Heidi and her family called to tell Ellie and her family the news, there was much screaming, shouting, excitement, and tears. 

We wish them all the best. 

I want to thank everyone who donated.   You're the best!