Danville Kennel Club, Greensboro, NC Thursday

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

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Roché went Select under Judge Jacqueline Rayner. 

Danville Kennel Club, Greensboro, NC Wednesday

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

Roché went Select under Judge Virginia Lyne. 

Our AKC Eukanuba Qualifiers...So far.

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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?

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

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Roché went Select Thursday under Judge Elizabeth Muthard.  

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

AKC WWG 080311

Dave and Ali in Canada

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

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

HCA Nationals 2011
Not a bad haul!!!

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

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

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

CH That's Adorabull's Dreaming of You

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

Congratulations to GCH BELLATAK McDREAMY on this wonderful win.

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister

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

BIS MBISS AM GCH CAN CH Gingerbred Yukon Jack Desiderio

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

Congratulations to owners Patti & Steve Lucas. 

CH Thats Right Out Of The Box

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

Congratulations to owner Jane Chavez.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations Owner:  Jane Chavez

Keisha and Oprah are littermates out of Desi & Boo.

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

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

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

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


An entry of 43 dogs.


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


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

Havanese Club of America - National Specialty Sweepstakes, Friday

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

HCA Sweepstakes Judge:  Linda Cosner

http://www.kimbrielkennels.com/

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

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

Havanese, Papillons | Kimbriel Kennels

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judge - Ann Hearn

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Roché was awarded an Award of Merit.

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

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Not just my opinion:

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

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

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

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

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

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Roche AKC WWG 072011

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

All These Puppies!!!

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