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In December, Karen, Sue and I traveled to Florida with Simon for the big AKC Eukanuba National Dog Show. We could not be more proud of our little boy. Simon received awards through out the week. The main event on Saturday was very special. Extremely tough competition with many of the top ranking Bichons in attendance. Simon showed himself beautifully appreciated all the support he had outside the ring. Simon was awarded Select Dog and Best Bred By Exhibitor under judge David Kirkland. We went on to the Bred By Group where he received a Group 4 placement from judge Mrs. Toddie Clark! Look at the giant check in the photo! I’ve always wanted one of those giant checks!! 🙂
A great way to wrap up the year and a career. Simon will now be semi retired. He will come back to the show ring for Specialty shows but for the most part he will enjoy his well deserved role as King of the Castle.
It’s been a great ride Simon. We thank you!
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Oct. 25 and 26 saw the Absolutely Team at a dog show in Ridgefield WA. It was a good facility with good friends, good food, good fellowship and good wins! On Sat. Judge Mr. Charles Trotter honored Simon with a Group 1. On Sunday Judge Mrs. Terry Carter awarded him a Group 3.
Simon, winning Group 1
Group 3 for Simon
Jun 302014
Saturday – Simon wins Best of Breed and a Group 1 under Breeder Judge Gene Mills. Simon & Piper’s daughter, 11 month old Liberty took Winners Bitch for a 4 point major! Owned and shown by Tasheena Housman.
Sunday – Simon wins Best of Breed. Karen’s girl Sydney took the 4 point major for the girls in her first weekend of showing in the States. Her brother Benny was awarded Best of Winners so he also gets a 4 point major. He is one point away from his American Championship. Thank you Judge Sharon Krogh. Whoo Hoo!
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Jun 092014
The good times continued at the Puyallup/Tacoma Cluster Shows, June 7 and 8.
We are very proud of Benny (Can CH Absolutely Affinity A Bientot)
He is just beginning his U.S. show career. He was Best of Winners all three shows. He now has both his majors and is well on his way to his championship.
Way to go, Benny and Karen!
Simon, (Can BIS BISS GCH Am BISS Silver GCH Absolute Affinity Agape Bullet Proof)continues his winning ways.
Friday: Best of Breed
Saturday: Best Opposite Sex
Sunday: Best of Breed and Group 3
Jun 072014
We always enjoy our local specialty show. It’s a chance to meet with our friends and enjoy our dogs together. After the show and raffle drawing, there’s a time of good fellowship and food.
This year in the puppy sweepstakes, Baron was awarded Best of Opposite Sex. All the puppies got a nice toy, some beautiful rosettes and the winners received an original Bichon sculpture, created by Robyn Orvos.
Following the sweepstakes is our specialty show, where Bichons of all ages compete. We were honored this year to be recognized among some very lovely Bichons Frise.
Simon was awarded Best of Breed
Benny was Best of Winners, for a major win
Baron was Best Puppy in Breed
We had pictures taken of these three boys, so check back. We’ll post them when we receive them.
May 242014
On May 17, Simon was awarded a Group 2 at the Mt. Baker Kennel Club, Lynden, WA.
GO, Simon and Sheri!