Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Lawrence, KS Sunday October 11, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - BEST OF BREED  
THANK YOU BREED & GROUP JUDGE MRS. ALANE GOMEZ


HAVANESE 
TUX - 1st, Reserve Winners Dog
JERSEY - 1st, WINNERS BITCH
TAFFY - BEST OF BREED & GROUP 2

BUGS - Select ???? by the judge who gave him a group 2 yesterday.  Glad Taffy won, but scratching my head.  Things that make you go Hmmm.

THANK YOU BREED JUDGE MR. TIM ROBBINS
THANK YOU GROUP JUDGE MRS. ALANE GOMEZ
Thank You Chuck Wilson for showing Bugs in the breed ring for us.  

Would love to have had some photos this weekend, but the club had a different photographer this year... Luis Sosa.  He is available because the shows that he used to lock into contracts are getting tired of him too.  After the letter he sent me about threatening to never take a photo again if I didn't start buying them, I won't have him do a photo again.  Even a BIS!  If he took better photos, I'd buy them all!  But they are digital and he still can't get it right.  It's not like he is paying for printing and shipping, and then we aren't buying.  If he doesn't take a digital, then he is the one who is losing out, because if he actually took a good one, I'd buy it!  The AKC does not seem to think that there is a conflict of interest with him photographing dog shows one weekend, then judging the next.  Talk about screwy.  I have mentioned this to other judges, who have AKC restrictions on what type of show related business they can and cannot have.  They all see the conflict, but the powers that be do not.

Won't show to him, won't let him photograph my dogs! 

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Lawrence, KS Saturday October 10, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - BEST OF BREED  
Thank You Breed Judge Mr. Tomas Gomez
Group Judge Tomas Gomez

HAVANESE 
TUX - 1st, Reserve Winners Dog
JERSEY - 1st, WINNERS BITCH
TAFFY - BEST OF OPPOSITE
BUGS - BEST OF BREED & GROUP 2
THANK YOU BREED JUDGE MRS. ALANE GOMEZ
THANK YOU GROUP JUDGE MR. TIM ROBBINS
Thank You Chuck Wilson for showing Bugs in the breed ring for us.  

BICHONS FRISES
LEILANI - 1st, Winners Bitch, BEST OF BREED 
Thank You Breed Judge Mr. Michael Dougherty 
Group Judge Mrs. Alane Gomez

Monday cannot come soon enough for Dave's knee.  He had to make the choice of showing Leilani in the Non Sporting group or Bugs in the Toy Group.  He didn't have it in him to do both.  Leilani doesn't really like the big ring and all of the associated noise and clapping, and Bugs enjoys it, so Dave rested with his leg up until time for the Toy Group.  Glad he went that route, and brought home a RED RIBBON!!!

Morris & Essex Photos

The horn would announce the next group!
Below are photos of Havanese Taffy and BLack Russian Terrier Varias.  They are in no particular order, just how my computer decided to upload them.

Taffy was BOS under Judge Sari Tietjen

VARIAS was Best of Breed at Morris & Essex
and the Black Russian Terrier Club of Northern New Jersey.
Under Judge Joe Gregory.  AND a Group 3 under Judge Klaus Anselm.

Devon Kennel Club, Ludwig's Corner, PA Saturday October 3, 2015

Show cancelled due to the weather. 

Hatboro Kennel Club, Wrightstown, PA Friday October 2, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS 
VARIAS - BEST OF BREED 

Thank You Jim Owens
Group Judge Fred Farris


HAVANESE 
TUX - 1st 
BUGS - Select? 
TAFFY- BEST OF BREED

Thank You Breed Judge Pamela Peat
Group Judge Rosalind Kramer


BICHONS FRISES
It's still raining, and an outdoor show, so Leilani did not get shown. 

Morris & Essex Dog Show, Somerset, NJ Thursday October 1, 2015

An entry of over 4,100 dogs in conformation. 

Cold, Windy, then the rain hit!  and darkness.  

Havanese
TUX - Reserve Winners Dog
BUGS - nuttin, nada, zippo
TAFFY - BEST OF OPPOSITE

Thank You Breed Judge Sari Tietjen
Group Judge Peter Green


Black Russian Terriers 
Not only M &E but a specialty show as well for the Black Russian Terrier Club of New Jersey

VARIAS - BEST OF BREED & GROUP 3

Thank You Breed Judge Joe Gregory 
Thank You Group Judge Klaus Anselm

Hatboro Kennel Club, Wrightstown, PA Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Let's set the scene:  Outdoor show (for the most part), heavy rain yesterday through last night, tapering off to occasional showers this morning.  

If you have been following Dave or I, you know his right knee is shot, and his left knee is as good as it's gonna get.  Coming out of the motorhome, in the rain, he slipped on the steps and went down.  At first he thought he was dead, then he thought maybe just a lot of pain, then, "Hey, it doesn't feel too bad."  His entire leg was swollen but he was still moving. 

BRTs were first thing this morning, outside in a marsh.  OK, not really a marsh, but totally saturated ground.  Dave's leg still hurt, but he was just going to go slow.  Not a bad plan until his right foot sunk into the wet ground.  Even then not horrible, until he had to pull his foot out.  Then POP, POP, POP!!! Back to much pain and limping.  

Black Russian Terriers
VARIAS - Best of Breed, made the cut in a tough group.
Thank You Breed & Group Judge Susan Godek


Bichons
LEILANI - was not shown.  SMART BICHON!!!  She was OK practicing in the grass when it was dry before all of the storms, but this morning it was "WTF?!?  I did outside yesterday because you asked me to, but really?  In the WET GRASS?!?  I think not!"  So Dave called, knowing I would be upset if she did not get shown, but I told him, that there was no use forcing her.  It is only 1 point, and I didn't want to mess with her little brain.  We rarely have outside shows in the Midwest, so am not going to pressure her. 

Hope to show to you sometime soon Judge Barbara Wood

Miss Leilani is not entered tomorrow, so it will either dry out a bit for Friday and Saturday, or Hurricane Joaquin will be headed here and it will be miserable for all.  

Havanese
TUX - 1st / Reserve Winners Dog.  Dave did it again!  Remember my rule?  No grooming competition dogs?  Well, he did, and they took the major!  But, in Dave's defense, I did give prior approval and broke my own rule.  AND they are here from out of the country and Sparky only need the one major to finish, so that is good !!!! 
CONGRATULATIONS to Owner-Handler Nicolas Debedout and Sparky!

TAFFY - BEST OF OPPOSITE

BUGS - BEST OF BREED - Thanks to our friend Steven Shen for showing Bugs in breed for us. 

Thank You Breed Judge Desmond Murphy
Group Judge Espen Engh

Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club, Murfreesboro, TN Sunday, September 27, 2015

HAVANESE

BENNY - GCH That's The Original Parti Dog At Maple Haven - BEST of BREED & OH BOB

Benny
One Pooped Pup!

CONGRATULATIONS to OWNER-HANDLER CAROL JANES

THANK YOU BREED JUDGE CHARLES TROTTER
Group Judge Martin Doherty 
Owner-Handler Group Judge Malcom Moore

Dave's Upcoming Knee Surgery

THANK YOU to everyone who has been concerned about Dave, his upcoming knee surgery, and his pain level.  He has met with the surgeon twice, and has had an MRI on both knees.  One definitely has a torn meniscus, so will need surgery.  It was scheduled for mid October, but he asked to be put on a wait list if something came up sooner.  He will now be going in for surgery on Monday, October 12.  Please keep him in your prayers.  These last two weeks of shows has been extremely painful for him, and our thanks go out to everyone who helped, and to Will Alexander for agreeing to show Varias at the BRTCA Nationals.  It was all Dave could do to get around the ring with him the few other times that he had to show him because no one else was available.  But as you know, being a handler, as with many other professions, if you don't work you don't get paid and the bills still keep coming in.  Dave will be heading East for Morris & Essex, so if anyone can help him get around the show grounds, that would be great.  You know, he is Canadian, so will say "It will be OK."  All the while limping on a swollen leg.  I will try to keep you posted.  THANKS AGAIN. - darlene 

Jefferson County KC, Gray Summit, MO Sunday September 20, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - BEST OF BREED   &  GROUP 3 !
Thank You Breed & Group Judge Christine Salyers Anderson

"Varias"
BIS CAN CH CAM GCH THAT'S WHAT'S IN A NAME
Pictured with Judge Patricia Lanctot

HAVANESE
TAYLOR - 1st, Winners Bitch, NEW CHAMPION

CH That's Shake It Off At Mendota



JERSEY 1st
FEATHER - 1st
   Congratulations to Breeder Owner Handler Jeanne Woods

BUGS - BEST OF OPPOSITE
TAFFY - BEST OF BREED 

Thank You Breed & Group Judge Nancy Smith Hafner  

Spirit of the Heartland KC, Gray Summit, MO Saturday September 19, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - made the cut   
Breed Judge Jerry Watson
Group Judge Jerry Watson 

HAVANESE
TAYLOR - 1st, Winners Bitch 
JERSEY 1st
FEATHER - 1st
   Congratulations to Breeder Owner Handler Jeanne Woods

BUGS - BEST OF OPPOSITE
TAFFY - BEST OF BREED 

Thank You Judge Melinda Lyon  
Group Judge Melinda Lyon 

Rolla MO Kennel Club, Gray Summit, MO Friday September 18, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - Select   
Thank You Judge Rita Biddle
Group Judge Rita Biddle

HAVANESE
TAYLOR - 1st 
JERSEY 1st
FEATHER - 1st, Winners Bitch 
   Congratulations to Breeder Owner Handler Jeanne Woods

BUGS - BEST OF BREED
TAFFY - BEST OF OPPOSITE

Thank You Judge Christine Salyers Anderson 
Group Judge Christine Salyers Anderson

Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty, Gray Summit, MO Tuesday, September 15, 2015

VARIAS - made it to the final cut
Thank You Will Alexander for showing Varias for us, since Dave couldn't make it around the ring due to his knee injury. 

Thank You Judge Dr. Steve Keating

Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty Sweepstakes, Gray Summit, MO Monday, September 14, 2015

VARIAS - 1st in his BBE Sweeps Class, & BEST OF OPPOSITE IN BBE SWEEPSTAKES

Judge Cindy Stansell

Three Rivers Kennel Club, Gray Summit, MO Sunday September 13, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - Made the cut (I think).  A huge entry of BRTs (44).
Breed Judge Paula Nykiel
Group Judge Nancy Amburgey

HAVANESE
DELTA - 1st / Winners Bitch / Best of Winners
Unfortunately, Delta finished and we left her in to hold the major, but Ms. Beattie was not to be swayed!
Neither judge this weekend felt that the WD was better than the girls so did not give the crossover for the major.  Unfortunately, the handler of WD was cussing out the judge, just out of earshot of the judge, on her way out of the ring.  C'mon Lucy, play nice!  Because if the judge had heard you, you would not be back in the ring for a while.  
  
R.E.O. - Select Dog for more points towards his Grand Championship
BUGS - BEST OF OPPOSITE
TAFFY - BEST OF BREED

Thank You Breed & Group Judge Carol Beattie

Piper & Benny

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TODAY TO PIPER & BENNY

TWO DOGS, TWO SHOWS, TWO MORE WINS!!!

DALLAS / FT. WORTH TOY DOG CLUB
PIPER - 1st, WINNERS BITCH

Bugs, PIPER & Paula, Delta
Pictured in the ring for Best Stud Dog at HCA Nationals 2015

Owner Handled by Paula Bender
Thank You Judge Joe Walton

CHATTANOOGA KENNEL CLUB
BENNY - SELECT DOG, OWNER HANDLER BEST OF BREED & OWNER HANDLER GROUP 3
Owner Handled by Carol Janes

A very tired BENNY & Carol
Owner Handler Group 3
Thank You Judge Frank Washabaugh

Thank You Breed Judge Dr. Anthony DiNardo
Thank You OH Group Judge Frank Washabaugh

Three Rivers Kennel Club, Gray Summit, MO Saturday September 12, 2015

BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS
VARIAS - Made the cut.  A huge entry of BRTs (44).
Breed Judge Nancy Amburgey
Group Judge Dr. Donald Gill

HAVANESE
TAYLOR - 1st 
JERSEY (sorry if I got her name wrong) - 1st, WINNERS BITCH, BEST OF WINNERS, MAJOR!!!
   Congratulations to Owners Bill & Paula Frazier
R.E.O. - Select Dog for his first points towards his Grand Championship
BUGS - BEST OF OPPOSITE
TAFFY - BEST OF BREED & GROUP 4 

Thank You Breed & Group Judge Gloria Geringer

Chattanooga Kennel Club, East Ridge, TN Saturday September 12, 2015

HAVANESE

BENNY - BEST OF BREED & OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED !!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO BENNY & OWNER-HANDLER CAROL JANES!!!!

'Benny'
GCH That's The Original Parti Dog at Maple Haven
Owner Handled by Carol Janes

BEST OF BREED & BEST OF BREED OWNER-HANDLER
- not bad for not being in the ring for almost a year.

CAROL, GLAD TO SEE YOU WELL ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY AND MOVING AROUND!

Nothing in groups though.  :(

Thank You Breed & Group Judge Frank Washabaugh

Black Russian Terrier Movement

They are NOT POODLES, and therefore should not move as such.  This is a WORKING BREED that should exude power and strength, covering the most ground with the least effort.  
They should be 'IMPRESSIVE' in the ring, NOT 'pretty.'

When I 'Googled' Black Russian Terrier movement, a photo of our first Black Russian, Brt, came up.  I clicked on the link and found several of his photos on other people's websites, around the world, as good examples of the breed, head, movement, coat, rear, etc.  Since they dont' seem to be claiming Brt as theirs, I don't see the harm.  (Not like the lady who had pictures of our Havanese up under a link on her website that said 'My Boys' and 'My Girls.'  Had to have a little chat with her.)

ANYWAY, NOTE THE DIFFERENCE:

Unknown Poodle

Looking at the Poodle Illustrated standard, it would appear that this movement, what is being rewarded on a regular basis, is also a bit contrary to the standard.  The illustrations show the head carriage a bit more forward than we usually see.  Let me note that I have no idea who this dog or handler is nor when or where this photo was taken.  It was just among the thousands of poodles photos that come up on google.

"Brt"
MBISS AM MAX FCI CH TERMINATOR
1st AKC Champion Black Russian Terrier

NOW THAT IS WORKING DOG MOVEMENT!!!

Brt could clear about 9 ft with each stride in a run.  If he wanted to catch you, he could. 

Gateway Non-Sporting Dog Club Specialty Show, Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO Friday September 11, 2015

BICHONS

LEILANI - That's Chilleykings Floral Expression - 1st in BBE, WB, BEST OF BREED

Thank You Breed & Group Judge Peggy Haas