Whidbey Island KC

Nov 262019
 

Not to be outdone by Chandler, the Big Burrito also got his first point. Both of the boys did really well in the ring after they got over their nerves and excitement. It will be interesting to see which boy becomes the front runner. Do I see an inhouse rivalry developing?

  • Emoji 🙂 Winners 2 days
  • Kevlar-Select and NOHS
  • Oliver – Best of Breed
  • The Big Burrito – Winners

Emoji was Winners both days as well as Best Opposite to add to her championship points. Ch Kevlar added points to her Grand Champion title and Oliver was Best of Breed on Sunday.

A nice weekend for team Absolutely.

Four days at Lynden 2018

Jun 102018
 


From left to right: Simon, Kevlar, Cash, Oliver, Violet, Emoji 🙂

 

Well it was quite a weekend at Lynden.   Four days but worth the effort.  Simon won Best of Breed each day giving him 20 more points toward his GCH GOLD.  Oliver and Kevlar both obtained their American Championships.  Cash added to his Grand Champion points and was awarded a Group 2 Owner Handler.  Liberty finished her Grand Championship.  Violet and Sassy both snagged snagged 4 point majors and Emoji grabbed a Reserve Winners.   On Saturday every award that was given went to Absolutely dogs!   That’s a dream of a day.  Oh, and Oliver (in the ring as a Special for the first time on Sunday) won Select Dog and a Group 2 in the Owner Handler ring.

 

 

 

 

BFCA Nationals – Been there, done that!

May 272018
 

It was such a memorable Nationals for us this year.  So many of our extended Bichon family traveled to Tucson to watch the show.  I do think we had the biggest crowd there.  It was great.  We certainly felt the love. 

 

At just under 18 months of age, Oliver was the Grand Sweepstakes Winner this year.  OMG!  This is the first Sweeps win for Absolutely Bichons.  Many will recall last year at Nationals at the tender age of 5 1/2 months Oliver won Best Baby Puppy.  So the promise he showed early on continues as he matures.  Our judge for Sweeps was Karen Graeber of Whitebred Bichons in New Jersey.  Ms. Graeber is a long time successful breeder and a win under such a knowledgeable judge is all the more special.


Not to be overshadowed by the whipper snapper Oliver, our boy Simon also traveled to Tucson.  At the age of 8 1/2 Simon was the oldest bichon entered by far.  Simon proved he still has everything it takes to be successful in the ring.  Simon showed beautifully and came away with the 1st Award of Merit.  So proud of this guy.  He has really put us on the map.  Simon is about to make history.  Watch for a post in July.

Liberty-CH Absolutely Snowbird Free Reign CD BN NA NAJ RN TKA CGC, received a Versatile Bichon award, competed for the first time in rally intermediate recieved a 99 out of 100, then a second in obedience.
Kevlar- Absolutely Snowbird Heart of Strength BN RN TKA CGC, won her class in breed! Competed in Rally for the first time, with a PERFECT score, and third for her first time in obedience.

Liberty and Kevlar are owned, trained, groomed and shown by the incomparable Tasheena Housman.  She just amazes us and was definitely noticed at Nationals!  Thank you Tasheena, for representing us so very well.

 

Karen’s girl, Absolutely Affinity Smiley Face 🙂 (Emoji) placed in her class also!  Emoji is completely inexperienced and was a tough handle for Karen, but she pulled it together enough to finish in the ribbons.  Every ribbon at Nationals is a prized possession.

 

 

 

 

Local Bichon Specialty? Absolutely!

Jul 102017
 

Well, it was a pretty darn good day for our team.

Oliver won Best Puppy in Sweepstakes with Sassy going Best Opposite Puppy

In the regular specialty classes:

Oliver won his class, Reserve Winners and Best Puppy in Specialty

Sassy won her class going Winners for a 4 point major.

Simon was select dog adding to his Grand Champion points tally.

Also!….drumroll please………

Cash won Best of Winners for another 4 point major and

NEW CHAMPION!!  

Dina and her support team (Dale Hunter & Cheryl Blair) had Cash looking great.  Dina was on the lead and Cash showed like he knew the win was his.  Thank you Dale & Cheryl for your unwavering support and knowledge.  We all learn new things whenever we are around you both.

Later in the weekend Tasheena added 2 more points to Kevlars win record with a Best of Winners.  That girl has hit her stride and will be a Champion in no time.

Kevlar also debuted in Obedience competition with a qualifying score giving her the first points of her title.   Beauty and brains!

Lynden Dog Show

Jul 062017
 

Kind of a late post about Kevlar at the Lynden (Bell Vernon Kennel Club) show in May.  This is Kevlar  with Tasheena being selected Best of Breed from the class entry over at least 3 Specials for a major win toward her championship.  Excellent win!!!  Congratulations!!!