Sedalia Kennel Club - Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jefferson City Kennel Club - Sedalia, MO Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jefferson City Kennel Club - Sedalia, MO Friday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little White Fuzzies?

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

Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club Sunday

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Roché went Select under Judge Barbara Dempsey-Alderman.  

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

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

A Desi-Panda puppy. 

Today Sam and Dave had fun together. 

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

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

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

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

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

Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club, Oklahoma City, Saturday

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

Havanese:

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

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

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

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

Happy Independence Day Weekend!

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

Oklahoma City Kennel Club - Friday

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

Havanese:

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

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

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister - Keisha

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

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

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

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

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

Oklahoma City - Thursday

Caribbean Day!  I guess nobody else reads the premium list.  Dave dressed in his tropical wear but it seems that nobody else did.  Tomorrow is Pacific day.  I was torn between sending him as Tom Hanks in Castaway or in a Hawaiian Hula skirt.  So...Hula skirt it is.  Hopefully he will not be too discouraged from today and wear it tomorrow.

Havanese:

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Roché went Best of Breed and made the cut in Group under Judge Keke Kahn.  

She wanted to see him in braids again so that is what she got, but I guess it wasn't enough to give him a piece of the group.  Keep your fingers crossed for tomorrow!
That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister - Keisha
Keisha won her class today.  Let's hope for the major tomorrow!

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex was doing OK but still isn't too sure about this show thing. Judge Murrel Purkheiser  was not happy with her ring performance and animation.  We are working on it.  At least she wasn't last in her class.  We still have high hopes for this beautiful bitch. 

Cambridge, MN Kennel Club, June 26

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Roché went Best of Breed and made the cut in Group under Judge Sandra Goose Allen.  

It was a good weekend for Breed Points.

Cambridge, MN Kennel Club, June 25

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Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Joan Zielinski.  

Roché did better on the grass today with only a slight bunny hop at the beginning of his down and back, but it was not enough to impress Judge Zielinski.  Let's keep everything crossed for an impressive showing tomorrow!

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

Let's just say that Sam had fun and Dave did not.

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

Keisha was 2nd in her class today.

Mendota That's A Promise Kept At Gingerbred...Promise

A BeBe x Desi puppy, owned by Nona Dietrich.  This was Promise's first weekend out and she was 1st in her class, Winners Bitch, and Best of Winners, for her first points and a major!  

Anoka County Kennel Club Friday, June 24

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Roché went Best of Breed and made the cut in group under Judge Kent Delaney.  

Roché definitely does not like grass (or the grass/weed/rut combination that is the Cambridge group ring).  Dave said that Roché did better today, but with all of that coat, of course he is not used to being on that kind of surface.  Hopefully they will get the opportunity to try again tomorrow!

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

 Sam went Reserve Winners Dog today under Judge Kent Delaney.

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

Keisha went Reserve Winners Bitch today under Judge Kent Delaney.

Anoka County Kennel Club Thursday, June 23

DESI and PANDA'S FIRST ALL CHAMPION LITTER !!!!
BIS MBISS AM GCH CAN CH Gingerbred Yukon Jack Desiderio
CH That Is Nirvana's Panda
Congratulations to Dave for the expert dog pimp that he is!  He can really match these kids up to produce some great offspring!
Congratulations to Ruth Francis-Floyd for taking such great care with Panda and her puppies.

CH LIL SCAMPS PRINCESS IN PEARLS...PEARL
Little Miss Pearl finished her AKC Championship today with a major under Judge Everett Dean.

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Roché went Best of Breed and made the cut in group under Judge Everett Dean.  

When it was time for the final go-round, Roché decided that he had had enough of the cold, wet grass.  Too bad, because we know that Mr. Dean really likes him, but it is called a dog SHOW, and if he had given Roché the group when he was behaving badly, it would not have been fair.  We have all seen it happen, all the way to Best in Show, and it's just not right.  Thank you to Everett Dean for recognizing us and doing the right thing.

Question to the Anoka County Kennel Club (and we ask this every year, rain, snow, excess heat, etc):  You have enough room inside in a climate controlled building for groups, why do you insist on holding them outside?  With adverse weather, it would just be easier on everyone, including the judges, to hold Groups inside.  By the way, I never received a response to the letter I wrote to you about this years ago.

Rolla, MO Kennel Club Sunday, June 19

Havanese:

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Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Carol Jean Nelson.  

Then it was on to a Group 1 under Judge Steve Keating.  

Judge Carol Jean Nelson was judging Best In Show, but maybe she felt that since she only gave Roché a Group 4 yesterday, she couldn't give him Best today? 

Bichons:

Little Love Called Thomas

Thomas did a repeat of yesterday and picked up one more point.  Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed.  Thank You to Judge Steve Keating.  

Unfortunately the bitch that did not show up yesterday was also absent today so the points broke all of the way to down to 1, again.  The owner of this bitch knew that Thomas needed two more points to finish.  Being the only dog entered, he was dependent on the bitch points and having to go Best of Winners.  Dave pretty much begged her to show up.   She and Dave discussed us building majors for her bitch.  I don't think that will be happening.  Now Thomas has to wait to be shown again, for added expenses to his owners.  C'mon people, showing dogs is expensive enough, why make it worse for someone.  You already paid the entries!  

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex won her class today.  Dr. Keating was not happy with her tail carriage, which is what we are working on.  It was at half mast today, not great, but she is having a better time in the ring every day.  As her fun factor improves, so does her tail carriage. 

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Rolla, MO Kennel Club Saturday, June 18

Havanese:

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Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Cindy Vogels.  She liked him them and likes him now!  Ms. Vogels gave Roché Best in Sweeptakes at the Havanese Club of America National Specialty in 2008. 

Thank You also to Judge Carol J Nelson for a Group 4 today. 

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Bichons:

Little Love Called Thomas

Thomas did a repeat of yesterday and picked up one more point.  Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed.  Another of the bitches did not show up today so the points broke all of the way to down to 1.  This little guy is so totally adorable at 9 months of age.  He owns the ring.  Thomas needs two more points to finish.  Thank You to Judge Carol J Nelson.  

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, who may have a new name, Alice, (since she told Dave that she did not like Brandy, maybe she meant Alex) went Reserve Winners Bitch again today.  She is getting the hang of this but not quite sure that she really likes it.   She's a real beauty, so once she does...Look Out World!

There are grumblings out there that people won't show up tomorrow.  Geez people, you live 45 minutes away (at most).  I hope everyone shows up tomorrow! 

Gateway Non Sporting Specialty

What is it with people that enter dogs then don't show them and break a major?  With entries down across the country, majors in most breeds are hard to come by.  If you finish a dog, and have two of the same sex entered the next weekend, you know if you pull the one you finished, the major breaks.  It is generally easy enough to make a dog show poorly, or look bad, if you are so confident that the finished one will win again and your other one will lose.  When the dog they did show goes 3 out of 3 you kind of understand why they didn't have confidence in that dog, but still, why break a major?  And when the losing owner/handler, that broke the major, makes a comment about your dog on the way out, not only is that bad sportsmanship, it is bad sportsmanship from a dunce.  For future reference:  Congratulations followed by a dig does not count as a Congratulatory comment.

It was a pretty good day.
Bichons under Judge Charles Trotter

Little Love Called Thomas

Thomas went Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed!

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy did OK for her first time in the ring with Dave.   Well, not actually her first time, she got a Group 1 at the B-Match in Lake Charles, LA last weekend.  Brandy was Reserve Winners Bitch today.  We will keep our fingers crossed for the rest of the weekend.  

Little Thing Called Love Thomas
May 22, 2011

Great Seminar For Everyone !!!

SAVE the DATE

If you only attend 1 seminar this year...

This should be it!

Everyone Welcome!!!

Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/DODDS-RESUME.HTM and http://www.hemopet.org/

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

8 AM to 4 PM

Purina Farms Events Center, Gray Summit, MO

Offered through the Black Russian Terrier Club of America

in conjunction with their National Specialty.

Two Different Sessions:  

One on Immunization and One on Thyroid 

Price:  $40 each or

 Attend both sessions for a discounted price of

$65, lunch included

For more information watch for more flyers at the shows, check out the BRTCA website, or contact David Scheiris at dodds.seminar@aol.com or call 816-213-8100

Registration through the BRTCA website:   http://brtca.net

Plan to attend the All-Breed and Specialty Shows both before and after this seminar:

9/17     Kerry Blue Terrier Club of St. Louis                            9/17     Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri           

9/22     Gateway Toy Dog Fanciers                                         9/23     Puli Club of America

9/18     Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri                                    9/24     Puli Club of America

9/19     Italian Greyhound Club of America                            9/25     Puli Club of America

9/19     Black Russian Terrier Club of America                      9/24     German Pinscher Club of America

9/29     Black Russian Terrier Club of America                      9/23     St. Louis Dog  Breeders Association

9/22     Ibizan Hound Club of the United States                      9/24     Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club

9/22     Doberman Pinscher Club of Missouri                         9/25     Jefferson County Kennel Club of Missouri

Who Do YOU Think Will Win?

Mid Florida Havanese Club - 2nd Annual Independent Specialty - August 12, 2011

Club President - Connie Field
Vice President - Diane Nachman

Breed Judge:  Diane Nachman
RV Parking:    Diane Nachman
Vendor Chair: Diane Nachman
Chief Ring Steward:  Richard Nachman

So the Club President bred and owns one of the top Havanese.
Club Vice President is the Breed Judge and RV parking chair, in addition to being in charge of vendors.
Now if we make reservations for parking, the judge pretty much knows who the entries will be.  Her husband is Chief Ring Steward.
Premium List posted on Infodog, no restrictions on club board members exhibiting their dogs.
It is at a hotel, no ringside tables, no bathing of dogs in the rooms due to 'severe clogging problem'
Hotel may or may not charge for dogs.
No dogs in hotel lobby.
I'd be looking for a different location.

Just makes me want to enter that show right now!!!
I hope I am wrong, but why would you set yourself up for being questioned?  Lord knows us dog show people are catty!

Acadiana Kennel Club, Sunday

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Thank you Judge Everett Dean for the Best of Breed award for Roché.  

Thank you Judge Jim Reynolds for acknowledging us in a very tough group ring.