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.