Ozark Kennel Club Saturday

Bichons:

CH Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Best of Breed today under Judge Robert Hutton. A major and win over a special towards her Grand Championship.  She looked fabulous in group.  The more they clapped, the more she liked it.  


I do have to say that the same lady from Joplin with the really bad (my opinion) American Eskimo was at Springfield.  Being the only one entered she was at the group ring again.  BUT...let me start from earlier in the day:  We were getting ready to go into the Breed ring and she came up and asked if "this is the same dog that snapped at her dog last week."  OK, so I didn't come totally unglued, but it was close.  Her dog literally stuck it's nose so far under Brandy in the group ring in Joplin that Brandy's rear came up off the ground.  What Brandy did was tuck her tail, run forward, and look over her shoulder the rest of the time in the ring.  So I reminded her of what happened and that she actually apologized to us in the ring last week.  Her response was a very quite 'oh, yeah.'  THEN...Waiting for groups she was standing about 10 feet off to the left of the stewards table.  Dave had me set Brandy down between the stewards chairs and the ring entrance.  As soon as I did that, she started to move forward with her dog.  I stood behind Dave and Brandy just to keep her from standing on Dave's feet because she was getting that close.  As the Non Sporting dogs entered the ring she hung back a bit.  Dave and Brandy went in about 5th or 6th and there were about 4 more headed in, when she called out that she needed to go ahead of them and behind the Bichon.  I pretty much exploded.  I actually shook my finger at her and said very loudly "Do NOT go behind the Bichon!!!"  I got a lot of looks, but she stayed away from them.  After Group, I heard from the handlers that she was next to in the ring.  She told them that she accidentally got a little close to the Bichon in Joplin.  The first time might be an accident, after that...The War is On.

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Karen McFarlane.  And a Group 2 under Judge Robert Hutton.

Angleheart's Good Better Best

Coal, a Roché puppy, bred by Bill and Paula Frazier, won his class and was Reserve Winners Dog.  

Theft in Springfield, MO Friday November 11, 2011

Well, the one time I leave my purse in the van...It was under the seat, covered up.  Did they see us leave the van, and me with no handbag?  That must equal Purse in Vehicle.  By the surveillance video less than 5 minutes from the time we left the van, the thieves parked next to our van, broke out the front passenger door grabbed my bag from under the seat, and were gone.  Of course we have all seen those videos on the news, all grainy and fuzzy.  It's not like CSI, they couldn't see the license plate of the vehicle and could hardly make out the make and model.  We have spent the last several days stopping cards and checking accounts, and opening new ones.  Getting new IDs etc.  We still have to have the window installed.

I lost a little bit of 'stuff' but a lot of time and peace of mind.  So for everyone out there, don't think that leaving your purse covered up in the car, means that it is safe.  Also, items in my vehicle were not covered under my vehicle insurance.  They are personal property covered under my homeowners, with a high deductible.  Something else you don't really think about when something may be stolen from your car.

We were at Cracker Barrel near the interstate in Springfield, MO.  A place that travelers frequent.  Women traveling have handbags.  If you go into a store or restaurant without it, that nondescript person, sitting in the nondescript car, a few spots down may be watching and waiting for that traveler to leave, and run it just for a couple of things.  It took them less than a minute to break the glass, open the door, grab the bag and go.

Let our loss be a lesson learned for the rest of you. 

An Apology from Arlene Etzig

An apology from Arlene Etzig.

-----Original Message-----
From: Arlene Etzig <aetzig@comcast.net>
To: dave <dave@weshowdogs.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 11:57 pm
Subject: An apology

I apologize. 

I should mind my own business by keeping my opinions to myself. 

I am sorry. 

Arlene Etzig
Peluito Havanese

Stud Dog Contract

Well, I hear that our stud dog contract is making the rounds and has upset some people.  If you are truly seeing our stud contract and not something that has been altered (it is a word document, after all).  Those are all people that have upset us, dissed us, our friends, and our dogs.   Many right to our face, and in very public places.  Some of those friends continue to give the people on the list 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (and so on) chances.  We have been around long enough to know that they will not change.  Some have tried to get our bloodlines, by buying puppies from people who have bred to our dogs, but don't want to come directly to us.  Their choice.  Our contract, with exclusions, is ours.  Remember it's a free country and we have a right to protect ourselves.  If you want to exclude us from your bloodlines...feel free.  


Before you believe the names on the list, you might want to think twice...After all word documents can be changed and forwarded.  Just because your name may be on the document that you were sent, does not mean that you are on really on that list.  This is turning into a telephone game.  Have a problem or question...go directly to the source...us.


God Bless America.

Tri-State Kennel Club Sunday

Bichons:

NEW CH Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Best of Breed today under Judge Dr. Roger Pritchard, her first day out as a special.  Her first 3 points and first major towards her Grand Championship.  Group was a different story today.  Waiting to go in to group, a Bloodhound decided to goose her, then the novice handler with an tall skinny American Eskimo ran up on her twice on the go-rounds, and that was all it took.  We hate stupid people.  By the go-round after her down and back and the last time around, she was better, but still looking all around for the next big dog that was going to try to taste her.  I think she will have to sleep with a Black Russian or two for a while to get used to the big dogs again.  

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Gloria Kerr.

Angleheart's Good Better Best

Coal, a Roché puppy, won his class.  
Angleheart's Let's Get Physical
Olivia, a Roché puppy and littermate to Coal, won her class and was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best Bred By. from the Bred By Class.  Congratulations Bill & Paula.

Tri-State Kennel Club Saturday

Not a totally bad day at the dog show.


Bichons:

NEW CH Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch and Best of Breed today under Judge Carol Jean Nelson, finishing her championship in style.  She looked fabulous in group.  The more they clapped, the more she liked it.  Now on to a Grand Championship!

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Gloria Kerr.

Angleheart's Good Better Best

Coal, a Roché puppy, bred by Bill and Paula Frazier, won his class and was Reserve Winners Dog.  Not bad for his first day at the dog show.  

Angleheart's Let's Get Physical

Olivia, a Roché puppy and littermate to Coal, won her class and was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best Bred By. from the Bred By Class.  Congratulations Bill & Paula.

Happy Bithday Dave !!!! and Happy Anniverary Too !!!

An Ode To Dave


Dave,

You are so very special, in almost every way.

What to give the man who doesn't see his worth

On this day when we celebrate your birth.

Money doesn't faze you,

Toys are kind of nice,

What about jewelry with a big chunk of ice?

It must be something special,

that no one can duplicate.

What could be that great?

What would you remember for years to come?

So many presents can be kind of dumb.

Oh, yeah, I remember now,

I gave you that present on this day in 2004.

We married in a beautiful chapel

and celebrated with friends.

When they asked "what about the honeymoon?"

we just had to laugh.

There were dogs to care for, maybe a little time to spoon.

No ulterior motive, presents for you, presents for me...

But at least you'll always remember our anniversary!

Dave,

You are the love of my life. 

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary.

Love always,

Darlene

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN !!!

Happy Halloween from Dave
(Taken at Vicki Dike's Halloween Party before Dave's surgery)

Chunk - Living the Good Life

CH That's A Chunk O Burnin Love...Chunk
Chunk was runner up in the Progressive Insurance Furry First Mate National Photo Contest.
He looks pretty happy in retirement!

CH That's A Chunk O Burnin Love
CHUNK
Nuff x Mannie

Congratulations to Larry, Karen, & Chunk.  

I think Chunk is saying that he needs another Havanese buddy to boat with, then one can drive and one can ski!

Harry Scores 100 !!!!

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry CGC CD RN RA
Another MAJOR CONGRATULATIONS to Barbara and Harry.  Adding another title - Rally Advanced, with a perfect score of 100,
Barbara, tell Martin to get ready, I'm sending you another dog to train.

Dave Update

Dave is home and resting.  According to surgeons all went well.  Please give him a few days before calling.  Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers.  

Dave Scheiris Update

Your prayers are requested.  Dave has been taken back for what we hope is a 'routine' procedure.  Should know more in 2 or 3 hours. Will keep you posted. Thanks.  Darlene

Dave on Happy Drugs

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry RN CD

CH Spellbound's Wild About Harry CGC CD RN...Harry
Congratulations to our dear friend Barbara Barton and her wonderful Bichon Harry for obtaining his last qualifying score, earning his CD title at the Dallas Obedience Training Club trial on October 15.  To watch Harry and Barbara earn that qualifying score, visit the following video on YouTube. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AmlAlpGHk8

Good luck in Rally Advanced this coming weekend!


PS.  Harry is a littermate to our Red Dog, Tunia, and Buttercup, sired by Barbara's Johnny, CH Spellbound's Pawmark Autograph.  Their dam is our Trina, CH Victoire's Diamond Rio Citrine.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Lawrence, KS Sunday

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph 

Ralph was 1st in her class, and Winners Bitch, and under Judge Elizabeth Muthard.  Congratulations to owner/handler Jeannie Woods.


CH Angelheart's Give Me Liberty...
Congratulations to Bill & Paula Frazier for taking the breed at the Lawrence Shows both days!

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, Lawrence, KS Saturday

Congratulations to Breeders Bill & Paula Frazier.  Their puppy bitch, Angelheart's Let's Get Physical,  sired by Roche, went Winners Bitch her first time in the ring, under Judge Timothy Robbins.

US Toy Company

US Toy is a cool store.  Lots of decorations for all occasions, tons of teacher stuff.  Hats, stocking stuffers, gift bags, etc. can all be found here.  What can't be found...a return policy.  Next to the cash register/check-out in the magic shop it has a huge sign that says US TOY MAGIC - No Refunds or Exchanges.  The placement of that sign makes it look like it is only the magic items.  It does not say anything about costumes or wigs.  There are no such signs by the front cash registers where I paid for my items.  I purchased a wig to use as part of a costume.  OK, so I was in a hurry, and the costume hadn't arrived yet but wanted to get this over with. I purchased a wig and a tiara and told the salesman that I hoped it went with my costume as it had not yet arrived.  "Not a problem" he says, "Just bring it back.".  The color of the wig is all wrong for the color of the costume.  Now, 36 hours after purchase, they will not return or exchange wigs because of 'health issues.'  They sure weren't worried about health issues when they had everybody and their brother trying on the wigs, then selling the same display wigs. 
We purchased several items at Halloween City in Lee's Summit, and right at the register there were many signs saying 'No Refunds or Exchanges.'  
I will go back to Halloween City, but not to US Toy.  I can find the items that US Toy carries at several other retailers.  I may have to go to 2 stores instead of 1, but that is how I feel right now.


I just wanted to let everyone know to check the store return policy this Halloween Season, so you don't get burned.  Because at US Toy, it didn't matter what the employee told me, their 1 sign in the back referring to the Magic Shop overruled him. 


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!
HAVE A BOO-TIFUL DAY!

New Champion

CH That's Luke of Summerhawk 

Luke, a Desi x Panda puppy had a fabulous first day in UKC competition and has finished his Championship in just 2 days with a Group 4,  2 Group 2s, a Group 1, and a Reserve Best in Show.

Luke and owner Jim, are no slouches in the AKC ring either.  Luke has both majors and is looking forward to the next chance a competition in their area.

Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club - Fayetteville, AR October 9, 2011

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph 

Ralph was 1st in her class, Winners Bitch, and Best of Breed under Judge Paul "Pogo" Thomann.  A special Thank You to Judge James "Jim" Briley for a Group 4!!!  Ralph's first Group Placement, and owner handled!!!!  Congratulations Jeannie and Ralph!   We are proud of you.

Ibizan Hound Club of the United States National Specialty

CH Aliki's No Soup for You...Bisque

Ibizan Hound CH Aliki's No Soup for You

A belated congratulations to Dr. Judy Campbell for owner/handling to Best of Winners at the Ibizan Nationals with her beautiful bitch, Bisque. What a way to finish your Championship.  Great job ladies!

And Why? you may ask, are we posting something about and Ibizan?  Well, this particular Ibizan is a step-sister to a Havanese of our breeding -That's Mendota's Play It Again...Beethoven
Beethoven has his majors and is doing great being a puppy, in the ring and out, with mom Judy.

That's Mendota's Play It Again

 

That's Mendota's Play It Again

That's Mendota's Play It Again

 Judy and Beethoven looking great in Gray Summit!

Sagebrush Dog Club Shows - Calhan, Colorado

That's Luke of Summerhawk 
Luke, a Desi x Panda puppy is taking Colorado by storm again...along with the snow today.
Luke and owner Jim, won Best of Breed at 2 All-Breed shows winning a Group 2 at the first show under Judge Nina Sherrer, then picked up speed and was awarded a Group 1 under Judge Debbie Orwin, and Reserve Best In Show under Judge Sheree Sanchez. 
They just keeping making us proud!!!

Judge Robert "Bob" Sturm

We just received word that Judge Robert 'Bob' Sturm has passed away.  Our hopes were high for his recovery as he was at the Purina Event Center for the shows held September 22-25, just a little over a week after he suffered a stroke.  We are saddened at this loss and our thought and prayers go out to his lovely wife, and constant companion, Alice. 

BRTCA NATIONALS PHOTOS

The following links contain many photos taken during the shows and festivities of the Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty at Purina Farms September 17 - 22.  These photos were taken by Darlene Scheiris and any use in publications requires permission from, and acknowledgement of, the photographer.  Contact at darlene@weshowdogs.com.  Please enjoy.

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011Thursday

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011misc

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011monday

http://photobucket.com/BRTCA2011tuesday

Another What Are They Thinking?

I just found out that another 'friend' who never fails to compliment us on our grooming and handling has sent their dog out with another handler.  In the grand scheme of things, it is not that big of a deal.  It's a free country, hire whomever you want. BUT Don't ask us for pointers to help your handler, or ask us to transport, or help you make arrangements to transport, that dog across the country for you because that handler you hired just didn't get around to it. 

We have had this happen in several breeds and it has gotten downright old.

We try to help everyone out, but maybe we should just be the a**holes and more people would hire the Multiple Best in Show, Multiple Best in Specialty Show, Multiple Number One Dog, Handler that I proudly call my husband. 

Dave goes out of his way to help people, many of whom are in direct competition with us.  We have transported dogs for other handlers and will continue to do so, but don't tell me how much you enjoy watching Dave show and love his grooming and rapport with the dogs, then give us an "oh, by the way, I hired so and so to show my dog."  We are local, see you every weekend, you know we can get the job done without your dog having to go cross country to live in someone's kennel. 

Just the latest in this line of requests was for us to transport a dog across the country to a handler who regularly shows her own dogs against the client dogs and stays on her own dog for the winner's ribbon.  Many times these dogs are left unattended overnight, covered with a tarp at outdoor shows.

We only take on dogs in direct competition with each other with the concurrence of all owners. 

All handlers have a 'pecking order.'  If your handler is showing a top dog and there is a conflict with your class dog of another breed, what do you think they are going to do?  If a handler has a top Herding Dog, let's say a Beardie for example, and you hire them to show your new Bouvier special and they take the breed with both dogs, who do you think they are going to stay on in the group and who is their Junior Handler Assistant going to show?  Even when I first started in this 'sport' back in the early 90s, I couldn't understand why my friend would hire a well-known poodle handler to show her Bichon Special.  The handler almost always took the breed with her Standard, a mini if she had one, and her toy.  The handler would stay on the Standard, her #1 assistant was on the Mini, and that always left a junior or the owner on the Bichon.  I don't get it.

Hire whomever you want people but think about it.  How many dogs of that breed is the handler showing?  How many breeds in that group?  How many top dogs?  How many assistants, or who shows the dogs when there is a conflict?  Do they own/show dogs of your breed?  Do they show them against the client dogs?  Where do the dogs live when with the handler?  How are they transported?  Who takes care of the dogs between shows?  If a handler refuses to answer these questions, they do not deserve to handle your dog.

Raymore House Fire Update

We now understand that this fire was the result of a domestic disturbance.  This quote from Joan Crawford seems to fit:


"Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell. "
Joan Crawford 

Hot Springs Kennel Club - Sunday

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Reserve Winners Bitch today under Judge Luc Bolieu.  

Havanese:

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

Roché was Best of Breed under Judge Fred Bassett.
and was awarded a Group 4 under Judge June Penta.

Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club - Saturday

Roche took the breed, otherwise don't ask.  :(

Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas

Well, we spent $20 on a sweepstakes entry just to find out that there is no "Best in Sweepstakes" competition.  If you are going to offer sweepstakes at a Specialty Show, with competition at the breed level, why not go one step farther and do a Best?  There were only 14 sweepstakes entries, but still more than enough to cover the cost of a ribbon.  It may have said that there was no competition at the group level in the premium list, but it just doesn't seem right.  

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister

Keisha - Our Special Specialty Girl, won the Breed in the Sweepstakes, then went on to beat her 1/2 brother Roché for Best of Breed in the regular show.  ANOTHER SPECIALTY WIN FOR KEISHA!!!  Thank You Judge Bill Cunningham.

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

Roché was being a real pill, so Best of Opposite was the best he could do today.  The 7:15 PM ring time didn't seem to agree with him.  Maybe better luck tomorrow, since that cute little bitch, Keisha, isn't entered :)

Raymore House Fire

Our hearts and prayers go out to our neighbors at 704 Heron here in Raymore.  The cause is unknown but unfortunately the residence and all contents were lost.  These photos were taken after more than an hour of several firefighters battling this blaze.

Kansas Toy Dog Club Thursday - September 29

That's Mendota's Sassy Soul Sister
Keisha's last time in the ring was at the HCA National Specialty where she was Winners Bitch.  At that time we decided that it would be really cool to only show her at specialties to get her championship. Keisha was 1st in the BBE class and  Winners Bitch.  Yay!  Are two specialty wins a streak?

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

Roché was totally dumped by Breed Judge Houston Clark. :(
We pretty much knew who would win if they showed up and that was the reason we almost didn't enter.  Unfortunately for us, our suspicions were true.  Can't say that we wouldn't have tried as well if we were in that situation.  Flat ironed, and a back-combed top-not, but sans the usual rump-over, the breed winner went on to win the Specialty under a judge that gave him a Best in Show at a 265-dog dog show in May - Group Judge Toddie Clark. 

Bongo - The Beat's a hit on the East Coast

That's The Heart of The Cuban Beat 
Bongo - a Desi - Boo puppy was a big hit on the East Coast, picking up 2 more points expertly owner/handled by Carol Janes.  Congratulations Bongo, Carol and George!  They received some nice compliments from breeders in that area as well.  We are proud of them.
Cape Cod Kennel Club
Thursday September 15, 1st/W/BW - Thank You Judge Murrel Purkheiser.
South Shore KC
Friday September 16, 1st/R - Judge Debbie Campbell
South Shore KC
Saturday September 17, 1st/W - Thank You Judge Lydia Coleman Hutchinson

Luke - Back 2 Back Majors!!!

That's Luke of Summerhawk 
Luke, a Desi x Panda puppy, taking Colorado by storm, went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for Back to Back 3 point Majors.
Arapahoe County Kennel Club 
Saturday - September 17, 2011 - 1st/W/BW - ThankYou Judge Betsy Dale
Arapahoe County Kennel Club
Sunday - September 18, 2011 - 1st/W/BW - Thank You Judge Melanie Williams
Congratulations Luke. Jim and Kathy!!!

Jefferson County Kennel Club - Sunday - September 25

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch.  Thank you Judge Clete Wakefield.  

Havanese:

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

Beethoven was 1st in his class.

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph 

Ralph was 1st in her class, and Reserve. 

CH That's So Adorabull - Just Spank Me...Naughty 

Naughty was 1st in the large Open Class and Winners Bitch for a Major and NEW CHAMPION.  Congratulations owner/handler Patty Romigh. 

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

Roché was Select Dog under Judge Ralph Lemke.

Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club - Saturday - September 24

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk's owner flew in and was able to get an early flight home so Turk was not shown the rest of the weekend.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch and Best of Breed over a Special for another major.  Thank you  Judge Wayne Harmon.  

Havanese:

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

Beethoven was 1st in his class.

That's When Stars Collide at Geminii...Ralph 

Ralph was 1st in her class, and Winners Bitch for a major!

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

Roché was Best of Breed and Group 1.  Thank you Judge Jim Briley.

Roche & Dave
MBIS AM GCH CAN CH ADORABULL THAT'S BETTER THAN SEX

St. Louis Dog Breeders Association - Friday September 23

Black Russian Terriers:

That's Our Big Turk Eh

Turk won his class today and was Winners Dog under Judge Ralph Lemke.

Bichons:

Creme's Brandy Alexandria

Brandy was Winners Bitch today under Judge Richard Miller.  Thanks to our dear friend Sandra Brunsell for showing Brandy today when we couldn't get there from the Havanese ring. 

Havanese:

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

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today and Reserve.

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

Roché was Select Dog under Judge Darrell Vice.


It was great to see Judge Bob Sturm up and around the dog show again, so quickly after his stroke.  Wishing him a full, speedy, recovery.

Gateway Toy Dog Fanciers - Thursday September 22

Havanese:

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

Today Beethoven was 1st in his class today.

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

Roché was Select under Judge Troy Dargin.

Black Russian Terrier Nationals

Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
None of our BRTs were shown since Dave was Show Chairman.  He did a fabulous job.  As did all of our judges.  A good time was had by all (almost).
More, with photos, soon.