Taffe McFadden

Welcome back Taffe.  Good to see you back in the ring.  Glad you are better.

Cobinsteinz Nothin's Too Hot For Me...Hot Pepper Eating Contest

Hot Pepper Contest 08/27/2011
Tim Veseling Back Row 2nd from left, Valerie Dugger 1st row, left end.
Center in back row is winner Paul Joy.  Congrats Pauly!!!

The 4th Annual Hot Pepper Contest sponsored by Cobinsteinz Farms in Overland Park, KS was a blast.  Not as many contestants as in the previous years but still about 16 showed up to volunteer for the torture.  Contestants start with an Aneheim Pepper, reated at about 2,500 Scoville Units, easily pass through the Jalepeno at 5,000, then to the Multicolored Cayenne at 50,000, and finish with the Ghost Peppers at over 1 million Scoville Units.  This isn't the end though.  You can see the list of peppers posted on the tables and the number of each that they must each before progressing to the next round.  A time limit of 1 minute per round made everything a little more exciting.  After multiple of some of the 'lesser' peppers, it come down to the last two contestants Paul Joy and my brother, Tim Veseling, who have finished 1st and 2nd the last 3 years.  Then they have to eat multiples of the dreaded Ghost Peppers.  Unfortunately, Tim only made it through about half a dozen of those before enough was enough.  I want to give honorable mention to my niece Valerie Dugger for making an effort and finishing 12th. 

Simi Valley Kennel Club

CH That's Adorabull's Dreaming of You

Selena was Best of Opposite under Judge Dorothy Macdonald. 

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Roché was not Judge Macdonald's type, she thought he had too much coat. 

Jesse James Kennel Club

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy placed 1st in her class today and went Winners Bitch for 1 point!!!  Thank You Judge Peggy Haas.    

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason was 1st in his class and was Reserve Winners Dog.

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven 

Beethoven was 1st in his class and Winners Dog for 2 points!!!

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Roché was Select Dog under Judge Everett Dean.  

Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS - correction

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy placed 2nd in her class today and went Reserve today under Judge Everett Dean.    

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason was 1st his class   

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven 

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today!

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Roché was Select Dog today, under Judge John Ramirez.  

Memphis Kennel Club

CH Little Thing Called Love Thomas   NEW CHAMPION
Thomas finished his AKC championship today breeder/owner/handled by mom Darla Gott.
Congratulations!!!!  Thank You Judge Fred Bassett.

NEW CH Little Thing Called Love Thomas
Finished by Breeder/Owner Darla Gott. 

Oklahoma City Obedience Training Club - August 14, 2011

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry RN
Bichon Frise - Harry and owner Barbara Barton earned the first leg of his CD.
Congratulations!!!  Keep us the good work. 

Greely Kennel Club - Havanese

That's Luke of Summerhawk 
A Desi-Panda puppy, Luke went Reserve Winners Dog at his first real show with his new Dad - Jim Midyett.  Thank you Judge Suzanne Dillin.  Heard that Dreamer, our National Specialty Winner took the breed.  Haven't heard about groups
Good Job.  Keeping everything crossed for tomorrow!

God Bless America

In these times of world turmoil, it is fabulous to live in America where we are all entitled to voice our opinions and vocalize our observations.  The American Kennel Club has a Code of Sportsmanship that does not 'restrict' those rights.  This is just one of many sites that anyone can visit, or not, as they choose, that express one person's opinions and observations regarding dogs and judges.  If you really want nasty details on these subjects try visiting any of those sites that explain why or why not a certain judge is recommended or not.  These are just my thoughts and, for the most part, dogs other than my own are rarely mentioned unless they stand out TO ME in one way or another.  For example Rockhurst Mylad Peter Pan, the exemplary puppy that went Winners Dog at Havanese Nationals.
If you don't like what I have to say, don't come back.  If you do great, but I still don't care.  This blog is written for myself as a record of our wins, thoughts, and activities and for those FRIENDS that want to see what is going on with us and our dogs, not for people who are threatened by this or make threats against us.  I feel sorry for both, especially when both of those are rolled into one.
GOD BLESS AMERICA

Jesse James Kennel Club - Havanese

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason won his class and went Winners Dog for a 3 point MAJOR.  Thank you Judge Edd Bivin. 

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven 

Today Beethoven was shown by his new mom, Judy Campbell, and went 2nd in his class.

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Roché was Select Dog today.  Grady took the breed today.  Good luck in Group Grady.  

Jesse James Kennel Club - Bichons

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy is doing better today.  Having fun, showing well, and looking great.  Mr. Bivin placed her 2nd in her class today and Reserve Winners Bitch.  Thank you to Judge Edd Bivin.  Mr. Bivin said that he thought she had too much coat.  We think Miss Brandy looks like a specials bitch, not a class dog.  Fingers crossed for tomorrow!  Congratulations to Susie Williams' bitch: 1st and WB...again.

Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS

Congratulations to Dee & Suzanne on Grady's Group 4 under Edd Bivin today.  (Sans comb-over)  After all, why would he need it?  He won nationals without it!

Comment from Arlene Etzig at Peluito Havanese

Evidently I am Satan reincarnate.
This comment just in from Arlene at Peluito Havanese:
Arlene at Peluito Havanese has left a new comment on your post "Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS":

I have never seen such a display of poor sportsmanship. Some of the comments in this blog are an example of some of the vilest, nastiest remarks and poor sportsmanship ever. What a shame!



Posted by Arlene at Peluito Havanese to Black Russian Terriers, Bichons & Havanese at August 19, 2011 3:11 


I am truly sorry that she feels this way, but it is America and I am entitled to my opinions and observations.  
Having never met or corresponded with Ms. Etzig, to the best of my recollection, and cannot locate an email for her so since I have no way to respond directly to Ms. Etzig, I do not know exactly what part has offended her.  
I say nothing here that I would not say directly to anyone's face. You be the judge. 
Sincerely, 
Darlene Scheiris

Watch Those Topline Comb-Overs

So what's with this comb-over thing?  The Havanese is not supposed to be parted, but some judges care about that, and some don't.  Now people don't seem to count this 'rump comb-over' as a part.  If spectators can see it from outside the ring, and can even see the change in hair pattern, then ask "why does that dog's hair go over his butt?" why can't the judge?  The only Havanese that you see it on have a level topline, or it levels out when they move, or have handlers that think they need to do this, so this is the handler's way of giving them a rise in the topline.  The thing is Judges, do you really not see this part on the non show side of these dogs that brings the hair up and over the rump? or do you choose to ignore it?  If you saw it, did you not wonder why they would bring the hair up and over?  Maybe you are the same judges that can't tell, or again choose to ignore, the dogs that have had their topnots thinning-sheared, back-combed, and sprayed into place so that even Hurricane Earl couldn't mess it up. 

Emporia Kennel Club, Topeka, KS

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy, or Alice, or Alex placed 3rd in her class today.  We had high hopes for her.  Even being in season, she moved around the ring happily with her tail up, until Judge Carol Noe decided that it took more than one lap around the ring to make her decision on placements in this huge entry.  Then Brandy decided that she was done.  Congratulations to Susie Williams' bitch 1st and WB. 

Havanese:

That's The Notorious Defender

Mason won his class and went Winners Dog for 2 points.  Thank you Judge Carol Noe. 

That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven 

(Formerly known as Junior & Sam)

Today Beethoven was shown by his new mom, Judy Campbell, for the first time, and went 2nd in his class.

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Roché was totally walked today.  He felt good, and looked, good but Grady, with his 'rump comb-over,' took the breed.  Good luck in Group Grady.  Evidently Roché just wasn't her cup of tea.  

Christmas Bell Chavez ~~~ October 6, 2001 - August 17, 2011

Today our dear friends, Jane and Jessica Chavez, lost their long time companion, Christmas Bell Chavez.  A Bichon Frise, known to all as Belle, was everything you could want in a companion and spoiled rotten to boot!
She had Jane trained well.  Belle will be missed by all who knew her.  We will always remember Belle for the gift that she gave us...our friendship with Jane.  Rest in Peace little one.

Christmas Bell Chavez
October 6, 2001 - August 17, 2011

Carolina KC, Greensboro, NC Saturday

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

Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Elizabeth 'Liz' Simon. 


We had hopes for a piece of the group as Judge Ann Hearn gave Roché an AOM at the HCA Regional Specialty that was right before Nationals.  On the table, Judge Hearn told Dave how good it was to see them again, and that she wanted him to move Roché out more, "Because you know how much I like that Bichon movement."

FROM THE AKC STANDARDS:

BICHON FRISE

Gait 
Movement at a trot is free, precise and effortless. In profile the forelegs and hind legs extend equally with an easy reach and drive that maintain a steady topline. When moving, the head and neck remain somewhat erect and as speed increases there is a very slight convergence of legs toward the center line. Moving away, the hindquarters travel with moderate width between them and the foot pads can be seen. Coming and going, his movement is precise and true.

HAVANESE

Gait
The Havanese gait is lively, elegant, resilient, and unique, contributing greatly to the breed’s overall essential typiness. The characteristic "spring" is caused by the strong rear drive combined with a "flashy" front action effected by the short upper arm. While a truly typey dog is incapable of exaggerated reach and drive, the action does not appear stilted or hackneyed. The slightly higher rear may cause a correctly built specimen to show a flash of pad coming and going. The front legs reach forward freely. There is good extension in the rear and no tendency toward sickle hocks. The topline holds under movement, neither flattening nor roaching. Head carriage is typically high, even on the move.
From the Havanese Standard:
Because correct gait is essential to breed type, the Havanese should be presented at natural speed on a loose lead.
Yes, they are similar, but definitely NOT the same. 

Greater Hickory Kennel Club

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Roché went Best of Breed under Judge Elaine Mathis. 

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

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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

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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

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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.  

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