Karen

Jan 232024
 

Pictured above, some of the winning items from the Saturday Bichon Club of Puget Sound Specialty that Fiona and Burrito received. Fiona was Best of Breed, shown by Sheri Burrito was Best of Opposite Sex, shown by Andrew Mueller (Skinner dogs).  Thank you judge Christie Martinez for recognizing our dogs!!

On Friday, Burrito was awarded Select dog by judge Jimmy Moses–another nice award!

At the Puyallup Valley Dog Fancier all-breed show on Saturday Burrito was awarded Best of Breed by judge Jeffrey P. Ryman and Fiona was Select Bitch.  Monday at the Gig Harbor Kennel Club show Burrito was again award Best of Breed, this time by judge Richard Gschwender and Fiona was Select Bitch.Above is the offical picture of Sheri, Fiona, and judge Christie Martinez–very proud of this little girl.  Fiona also participated in the Saturday show with a Junior handler and in a brace with Shae (and Tasheena) at both Specialties.  4 days of showing and 5 shows–long, fun, tiring weekend!

Nov 222023
 

Burrito (GCHB Absolutely Affinity Full of Beans) was Best of Breed 2 days at the Whidbey Island Kennel Club show in Monroe, Washington.  On Saturday, November 18, Burrito was awarded a Group 3 in the Non-Sporting Group.  Thank you judge Marcie S Dobkin (Breed ring) and Julie Felten (Group ring) for recognizing Burrito.  Andrew Mueller (Skinner Dogs) expertly handled Burrito around the ring.

Nov 222023
 

Belle and Jerry attended the Canada Del Oro dog show and the Canyon Kennel Club dog show in Tucson, AZ at the beginning of November and came away with outstanding results.  After 4 days of showing–Belle was awarded Best of Breed all 4 days.  In addition, Belle received 2 first place ribbon in the Owner/Handler ring, 1 second place ribbon in owner/handler, 1 third place ribbon in owner/handler.  In the Non-Sporting Group ring, Belle was awarded 1 Group 3 and 1 Group 4.  Big wins every day.  Congratulations to Belle (CH Absolutely Queen of the Desert) and Jerry. 

Oct 212023
 

Burrito was Best of Breed Thursday and Friday at the Walla Walla Kennel Club shows at the Tri-Cities Cluster.   In this picture he is sitting on the grooming table waiting to go to the show ring.It was a very busy 4 day show in the Tri-Cities.  Fiona is shown here waiting to go to the show ring–Sheri came to town and showed Fiona–on Saturday Fiona was Best of Breed and completed her Grand Championship (pending AKC approval).  In addition to the conformation ring Fiona ran 5 Fast Cat trials and is rapidly closing in on getting her DCat (just a couple more runs!).  Fun 4 days!

Jul 212023
 

At the Saturday BFCPS Specialty, Burrito was Select dog (Fiona received an Award of Merit), and at the Saturday Seattle KC show Burrito was Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed (Fiona was Select).  Sunday was the Gig Harbor show and Burrito was Select dog.  Monday at the Puyallup Dog Fanciers show Burrito was Best of Breed and went on to receive a Group 3.  Thank you judge Terill Udenberg!  Burrito was beautifully handled by Andrew Mueller (Skinner Dogs).

Jul 212023
 

Brinkley strutted around the ring with owner Jennifer Wilson while Sue read his accomplishments–Brinkley has several Rally title, a Canine Good Citizen title, and Trick dog title.  More titles to come!  Good job Brinkley and Jennifer.

Jul 212023
 

Shae and Tasheena were Select Bitch 4 out of the 5 shows  (at both Specialties and 2 at the All Breed shows).  Shae also went to the Owner-Handler ring and was awarded a Group 3 and a Group 4.  Below Shae is pictured with her “winnings”.Nicely done Shae and Tasheena.

Jul 212023
 

On Saturday, at the Seattle Kennel Club all breed show, Johnny (Absolutely Cumulus Traveler) was awarded Best of Winner for a major, which completed his AKC Championship (pending AKC certification).

Jul 212023
 

Johnny (with Torie on the lead) was Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes on Friday and Reserve Winners Dog on Saturday.  Second picture, Dale (with Dina and Sheri on the lead) was Best Opposite Sex Puppy to Best Puppy in the Conformation show Friday.  Third picture, Oats with (with KyAnna on the lead) was Best Puppy in the Saturday Conformation specialty.