Edwardsville Kennel Club, December 2, 2012

Bichons:
Movado - 3rd in his class
Judge Robert Frost

Havanese:
Boo - 1st / Winners Dog / Best of Winners
Chocobeast - 1st / Winners Bitch
Selena - Select Bitch
Zeus - Best of Breed - made the cut in Group - New Bronze Level Grand Champion!

Thank You Breed Judge Dr. David Doane
Group Judge Michael Dachel  

Edwardsville Kennel Club, December 1, 2012

This is the last hold out to the move to Purina Farms Event Center for all dog shows in the area.  "This show site sucks!" Is pretty much the consensus.  On Thursday when we were setting up, everyone was talking about trying to take up a petition or something to express to the club how inferior this site is.  Not enough grooming space (even with the low entry), no bathing facilities, inadequate electric, and the show chair told people that they could go out to the pole barns on Thursday night.  These were not lit, have dirt and Lord knows what else on the floor, and it was cold and windy.  We let 2 or 3 people with single dogs move in with us (because we are so sweet)...I could go on.  OK, one more thing:  The bathrooms!  The bathrooms have what I am sure is at least a 10 year accumulation of dirt, dead bugs, and cobwebs around the baseboards (does anyone even use that word any more?).  It will take some industrial scraper to remove what has built up on the floor around the metal stall supports.  If the specialties that are held on Friday would just move to Purina, maybe Edwardsville Kennel Club would follow, after all, a majority of the all-breed show entries are due to the specialties.  According to members of the Edwardsville club, the main reason for not moving over to Purina Farms is Ring Stewards.  The club won't spend the money to hire a stewards club, and the club members (many of whom are older than dirt) don't want to drive back and forth to Purina to steward.  This show site is going to be the demise of this club.  If the entries keep getting lower, they won't have the money to hire judges.

That's it for now, so on to some not so exciting show results for us today:
Bichons:
Movado - 3rd in his class
Gracie - 1st / Winners Bitch / Best of Winners / Best of Opposite - MAJOR - NEW CHAMPION
Thank You Judge Bill Cunningham

Havanese:
Boo - Judge Change - Entry Withdrawn - Not Shown
Chocobeast - Judge Change - Entry Withdrawn - Not Shown
Zeus - Select Dog
Selena - Select Bitch 
I guess we should have pulled all of our dogs. 
Judge Susan St. John-Brown 

Gateway Non Sporting Dog Specialty, November 30, 2012

Bichons:
Movado - 3rd in his class
Gracie - 2nd/RWB
Judge Joe Gregory

Happy Anniversary to Vince & Betty Veseling !!!

Best Wishes for a wonderful anniversary to my brother Vince and his wonderful wife Betty on their 38th wedding anniversary.
Wishing them many more fabulous years together.

It's Amazing how they look just the same!

Tina X Quincy Boy 1 Photos, November 25, 2012

As Dave predicted, this boy is silvering and will be very much like his father.
What a difference a few weeks make!
The last photos posted were taken in early October and can be seen in the November 3, 2012 post on this blog.

BeBe X Benson Boy 1 November 25, 2012

Here are a few photos of show prospect male puppy, born August 5, 2012.
Sire:  MBIS CAN CH Havntyme El Vengador (aka Benson)
Dam:  AM CAN CH That's Hot to Trot in Bedlem

Watch for more puppy photos soon.
For earlier pictures check back to blog entry from November 3, 2012.

With Sympathy...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our dear friends Phil and Jeanne Woods.  Philip's mother, Patsy Le Woods, passed away this week after a long illness. I am sure that she is pain free and happy now.

The visitation and burial was today in Chillicothe, MO.  We didn't want to bother Jeanne and Phil to find out details of the services, so I relied on legacy.com and the information did not make it to the internet in time.  We missed the service, but want you to know that you are in our hearts.

If you would like to leave a message for Jeanne and Philip, you may do so by signing the guestbook through the funeral home's website:
http://www.lindleyfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/Lindle1/obit.cgi?user=826944Woods

Happy Anniversary Edwina & Rich Dolack!

Today is my oldest sister and her husband's 50th wedding anniversary.
Yep, they're old...really old!

Happy 50th Anniversary to Edwina and Richard Dolack!

They have always had a relationship that I admired.  They can laugh and joke with each other without the other getting upset (OK not too upset) and have always had a special bond.  They have a great kids and grandkids.
Here's wishing them many more happy healthy years together!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Dave and I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and let you know how thankful we truly are for such wonderful friends and family.

We are even thankful (a little) for those of you who are a real pain in the rear, for you make us really appreciate those who aren't.

Quincy

CH That's My Sweet River City Blues
Pedigree:  http://www.havanesegallery.hu/pedigree_en.php?id=30933
OFFA:  http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1422366#animal
Q passed his BAER test a short time ago and I have a copy of the form, just waiting for it to be posted.

Q is a beautiful 10" boy with a lovely coat and excess cute and personality.  He is from an All Champion litter, and has sired his first litter.  All puppies seem to be taking after their father.  We are excited about them.  Scroll down to see photos of the Quincy - Tina litter (Tina is from an All-Champion litter as well), and check to see if your favorite is still available.

Here are some photos of Q, at the request of some breeders interested in using him.  I am afraid that they do not do his 'cuteness' enough justice, but you can see his awesome structure.  I would still like to get some movement shots of him sometime soon.  Contact his owner, Vicki Thompson at havanesevicki@weshowdogs.info for more information about this lovely dog.

Canadian Valley Kennel Club, November 18, 2012

HAVANESE

Boo - Lil Scamps Night on the Town (Desi X Panda) 1st/Winners Dog/MAJOR !!!

Chocobeast - That’s Eh Sweet Chocolate Seduction (Roché X Meg) 1st/Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/MAJOR !!!

Selena - AM GCH CAN CH That’s Adorabull’s Dreaming of You (Desi X Boo) Select Bitch

Zeus - AM GCH CAN CH Mendota’s Adorabull Greek Legend (Desi X Boo) Best of Opposite - Bronze Level Grand Champion!!!

Thank You Judge Troy Dargin

Congratulations to dear friend Jon Rawliegh and the beautiful puppy bitch, 'Katniss', that he finished yesterday and won the breed with today.  New Champion Havdiss Catching Fire.  Jon had a great day today, winning the breed with his Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, and Havanese.  Dave helped him out by showing the Havanese in the group, and being awarded a GROUP 1, by Judge Troy Dargin!  So as not to upset the 'balance' Jon had Dave showed her for Best in Show as well.  Due to a big mess up with scheduling, there was a 1 1/2 hour delay from the Toy Group to the start of the Herding Group, followed by Best so everyone was very tired.  Katniss did great but it was a tough line up.  We expect to see more of her out there next year.  

CH Havdiss Catching Fire
'Katniss'

A Really Tough Best In Show Lineup!

BICHON FRISE

Movado - Waterfall’s Movado Watch Him He’s Something Special 1st/Winners Dog/Best of Winners

Gracie - Yoshi’s Gracie Show Me Something Special 1st/Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite

Thank You Judge Roland Pelland

Canadian Valley Kennel Club, November 17, 2012

HAVANESE

Boo - Lil Scamps Night on the Town (Desi X Panda) 1st/Reserve

Chocobeast - That’s Eh Sweet Chocolate Seduction (Roché X Meg) 2nd

Selena - AM GCH CAN CH That’s Adorabull’s Dreaming of You (Desi X Boo) Best of Opposite

Judge Charles Scott

BICHON FRISE

Movado - Waterfall’s Movado Watch Him He’s Something Special 1st/Reserve

Gracie - Yoshi’s Gracie Show Me Something Special 1st/Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best of Opposite

Thank You Judge David Kittredge

So far we are not liking Chickasha.

Town & Country Kennel Club, November 16, 2012

We have red dirt everywhere.

HAVANESE

Boo - Lil Scamps Night on the Town (Desi X Panda) 1^st/ Reserve

Chocobeast - That’s Eh Sweet Chocolate Seduction (Roché X Meg) 1^st/ Reserve

Selena - AM GCH CAN CH That’s Adorabull’s Dreaming of You (Desi X Boo) Best of Opposite

Judge Fred Bassett

BICHON FRISE

Movado - Waterfall’s Movado Watch Him He’s Something Special 1^st/ Reserve

Gracie - Yoshi’s Gracie Show Me Something Special 1^st/Winners/Best of Winners/Best of Opposite

Thank You Judge Grace Fritz