Class Brags:
ISWS Ch, UKC GRCH, ICKC Int Ch, and IABCA Int Ch Allagante Hot Tamale
This is the BIS photo from the National Silken Windhound Specialty, in June. Tootsie, owned and handled by Jane Taylor, is currently the #1 Silken in the nation in UKC. She has managed 5 BIS, and 5 RBIS this past year. Way to go, little Tootsie!
Juice's Grand Championship
At the Sammamish Kennel Club show on August 26th, Eli Connolly showed Australian Cattle Dog, Juice (GCH Corral West Attitude With Juice) and finished her Grand Championship. This wonderful duo also placed in the Open Junior class in Junior Showmanship. What a great day! Congratulations Eli and Mom, Sara-Jo Gahm.
1/15/2012 ATR puppies do us proud!
Pip the Vizsla owned by Tonya Gisselberg and Target the Australian Cattle Dog owned by Tracey Burnichon both won Best Puppy in Breed today! Target went on to win BEST PUPPY IN SHOW and also went RWD to a major yesterday and today. What an awesome start to this pup's show life!
1/15/2012 ATR Juniors take 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in the huge Open Sr. class and Kalina wins BJH!
Kalina Balcer with her Beagle, Jack, took 1st and then went on to win her first
ever Best Junior Handler! YES, we are so proud of her! Amie McLaughlin took
2nd and Haley Pemble took 3rd. Way to make me burst with happiness!
ever Best Junior Handler! YES, we are so proud of her! Amie McLaughlin took
2nd and Haley Pemble took 3rd. Way to make me burst with happiness!
1/14/2012 Cleo's a Grand Champion!
Finishing her GCH with a five point major under judge Susan Clemmons, GCH Kelby Creek's Cleopatra is the youngest Vizsla in history (she's not quite a year old) to acheive this title. Congratulations to proud owner, Mary Gaudio, and to proud breeder, Sue Muir! I predict a brilliant show career for this beautiful youngster!
Eli's first win, 1/14/2012
Congratulations Eli Connolly, ATR's youngest Junior Handler, on your first Junior Showmanship win today! Eli, with the help of his Australian Cattle Dog, Juice, defeated six other Novice Juniors under judge Kristi Travolini to win his class. What a big achievement for this handsome young man! We are all so proud of you!
11/19 - 20 Whidbey Island Kennel Club (Monroe)
- SO many wins to report!
The ATR Juniors once again shined in very large classes with placements going to Alli, Amie, Haley, Hannah, Nick and also to two special students in their very first show; Kaitlyn and Eli. So proud of you all!
Rough-coated collie, Flynn, owned by Chelsea Bloomberg earned his first major under judge Monica Canestrini. I predicted that one. He looks terrific!
Nine-month-old Vizsla, Cleo, owned by Mary Gaudio won her first BOB over a large group of Specials in her very first show as a Champion. Way to show the big dogs, little girl! Our other Vizsla students also did themselves proud. Woody and Jasmine both took major Select points.
Judy Tenney's American Eskimo Dog, Venture, went Winners Dog and BOW on Sunday for two points.
Basenji, Zeke, always owner-handled by Melina Carter, in his first appearance in the Open class, took Winners Dog and BOW on Sunday for two points.
3/12 & 3/13 ATR Juniors did me proud in Seattle!
Of course, they always do. This was very special however! On Saturday, March 12, under Judge Susan Paine, Aleesha Grove with her Sheltie, Zorro, competed in her first show and won the Novice Intermediate class. Noel Miller with her dachshund, Lucy, came in 2nd place in the class. 4th (out of 27) in Open Sr. was Alli Pace with her Japanese Chin, Ruby, and winning Open Senior and taking Best Junior Handler was Haley Pemble with her Sheltie, Elliot. They are pictured here with their beaming instructor. Not in the photo is Amie McLaughlin with Basenji, Louie, who made the cut in her first time in the Open Senior class.
2/19 - 20/2011 Silken Windhound wins big!
Around the Ring's first Silken Windhound, Allagante Hot Tamale (aka "Tootsie") handled by Jane Taylor had quite the weekend! In seven shows, she finished her International Silken Windhound Society championship, taking a BOB and BIS in the mix! A very impressive start to this beautiful girl's show career!
1/15/11 Hannah and Rico Do It Again!
In Saturday's Junior Showmanship ring in Puyallup, Judge Cindy Partidge awarded Hannah Nichols (with her fine Whippet, Rico) the win in the Open Junior class. Hannah then followed that accomplishment by winning Best Junior Handler, defeating 75 other Juniors in the process!
12/12/10 Woody's 5 Pt Major
Isn't he handsome? Here is Woody (KELBY CREEK'S WOODROW) at the Ridgefield KC show on Dec. 12th after winning a FIVE-PT MAJOR under judge Judith Goodin, expertly handled by Gary Stiles. His sister, Rosie (KELBY CREEK'S ROSETTA ALMONDINE), also did very well, earning herself a WB & BOS. Both are owned by Mary Gaudo.
11/20/10 Around the Ring Juniors SWEEP!
At the Whidbey Island Kennel Club show in Monroe, under Judge Kelly Reimschiissel, the Around the Ring Juniors pulled off an outstanding feat. They swept all the Open Classes! Open Junior was won by Hannah Nichols with her Whippet, Rico. Open Intermediate was captured by Josh Betz with his Bulldog, Garth. Open Senior and Best Junior Handler went to Haley Pemble and her Sheltie, Elliot. Also placing were Alli Pace (4th in Open Int.), Justin Betz (4th in Open Junior), Amie McLaughlin (2nd in Novice Sr), Nick Muir (4th in Novice Int.) and Travis Mc Cloud (2nd in Novice Jr). Congratulations, all! I am so proud of you.
First Points! Cooper & Mike in Wenatchee 9/18
Cooper (ADVENTURE'S RED SKY), handled by Mike Cyrus, went WD and BOW at the Wenatchee Kennel Club show on Sept. 18th, under judge Charles Trotter. The weekend before, Cooper took BOB Puppy and then Group 2 Puppy at the Hound Show. Cooper is Mike's first show dog, and we are so proud of this team's accomplishments!
Griffey finishes his CH in a BIG way! WD at the Briard National!
At the Briard National in Fort Mitchell, KY on Sept. 25th, Judge Houston Clark awarded Griffey (Bijou Educated Guess) WD and BOW for a 5 POINT MAJOR! This finished the handsome boy's championship, handled from start to finish by Haley Pemble. To add even more to the accomplishment, Haley also won Best Junior Handler. WOW!
Haley does it again! Best Junior Handler in Eugune on 9/16.
Under Judge Linda M. Riedel, ATR's Haley Pemble went Best Junior Handler at the Eugene Kennel Club show on September 16th. With one more win, she'll qualify for Westminster. Go Haley! Happy 6th Birthday to Elliot, who looks grand and does his best to make Haley look good. They are such a wonderful pair!
A winning family in Enumclaw on August 21st.
Aren't they gorgeous? Best Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Winners Bitch and Best Junior Handler in one Specialty weekend! Congratulations to Sue Muir and Mary Gaudo on your fine Vizslas and to Nick Muir for your first Junior Showmanship win.
3 Around the Ring Juniors, 3 Wins! Aug. 20th
At the fun match in Enumclaw today, these Around the Ring Juniors each won their classes. Open Senior: Haley Pemble with Elliot, Novice Senior: Amie McLaughlin with Ruby, and Novice Intermediate: Nick Muir with Jasmine. Well done!!!
Louie takes Best Veteran at the Hound Show on Aug. 8th.
Shown by his wonderful friend Darcy Bushnell (who was Louie's first Junior many years ago), Am./Can./Intl. CH Coastal's Lighthouse Louie took Best Veteran at the Hound Show on August 8th. At nearly 9 years old, he was the oldest veteran competing for the honor and beat out all the younger whippersnappers, including his own daughter. Louie is my dog and so, this brag makes me extra happy!
Amie McLaughlin - first AKC Junior win at the Evergreen Basenji Club Specialty on Aug. 7th
Judge Gareth Morgan-Jones gave Amie her first AKC Juniors win at the EBC Specialty with Louie (Am/Can/Intl CH Coastal's Lighthouse Louie) who is excited to come out of retirement to reenter the show ring with his new Junior. They are such an eye-catching pair!
Haley Pemble - Best Junior Handler, Hurricane Ridge KC, July 31st!
Judge Janet Allen awarded the Open Senior class win and then Best Junior Handler to Haley Pemble with her wonderful Shetland Sheepdog, Elliot (Wynset Firebrand) at the Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club show on July 31st. They are a force to be reckoned with!
Josh Betz - Best Junior Handler, Portland KC, July 24th!
Under Judge Sharol Candace Way, Josh Betz won the Open Junior Class with his Bulldog, Garth (CH BETZBULLS THUNDER ROLLS) and then turned around and defeated 53 other Juniors for the title of BEST JUNIOR HANDLER! This was Josh's last show as an Open Junior before he aged into the Open Intermediate class and what a birthday present that was. Great job, Josh!!!
The next day, Josh's brother, Justin won the Open Junior class.
Hannah Nichols - Best Junior Handler at Puyallup KC on June 12th!
Hannah Nichols, with her Whippet, Rico (WHIMSY'S PLAY ME A TUNE), beat 55 other Juniors to take Best Junior Handler under Judge Cara Norman at the Puyallup Kennel Club show on June 12th. Hannah accomplished this wonderful honor from the Open Junior class. We are SO proud of her!
Allison Pace, Best Junior Handler, and Haley Pemble, 1st Open Sr. at Palouse Hills Dog Fanciers show on April 23rd!
What a show for the Around the Ring Juniors! Under Judge Glenda Dawkins, Alli Pace won the Open Intermediate class and BEST JR HANDLER with her Japanese Chin, Ruby (Ch. Musachi's Sparkle & Shine) and Haley Pemble won the Open Senior class with her Shetland Sheepdog, Elliot (Wynset Firebrand). Way to go, girls! You rock!
Seattle Kennel Club: March 13 - 14
CONGRATULATINS TO THESE AROUND THE RING JUNIOR HANDLERS:
* Hannah Nichols - 1st on Saturday and 2nd on Sunday in Open Junior with Rico the Whippet
* Josh Betz - 2nd on Saturday and 3rd on Sunday in Open Junior with Garth the Bulldog
* Haley Pemble - 2nd on Sunday in Open Senior with Elliot the Shetland Sheepdog
* Tia Smith - 4th on Sunday in Open Senior with Stewart the Golden Retriever
* Alix Vorkapich - 1st on Sunday in Novice Senior with Sky the Rough Collie. This was Alix's 3rd Novice win, moving her up now to the Open Senior class. CONGRATULATIONS Alix!!!
* Jordan Harris - 2nd on Sunday in Novice Intermediate with Angel the Shetland Sheepdog
* Anna & Laura Pearson - made the cut in the Open Intermediate and Open Senior classes both days with their Australian Shepherds
* Hannah Nichols - 1st on Saturday and 2nd on Sunday in Open Junior with Rico the Whippet
* Josh Betz - 2nd on Saturday and 3rd on Sunday in Open Junior with Garth the Bulldog
* Haley Pemble - 2nd on Sunday in Open Senior with Elliot the Shetland Sheepdog
* Tia Smith - 4th on Sunday in Open Senior with Stewart the Golden Retriever
* Alix Vorkapich - 1st on Sunday in Novice Senior with Sky the Rough Collie. This was Alix's 3rd Novice win, moving her up now to the Open Senior class. CONGRATULATIONS Alix!!!
* Jordan Harris - 2nd on Sunday in Novice Intermediate with Angel the Shetland Sheepdog
* Anna & Laura Pearson - made the cut in the Open Intermediate and Open Senior classes both days with their Australian Shepherds
Indy completed his AKC Championship at SKC!
Indy (aka CH. Bon Di Snowflower Rush'D Up Mt Index) the Belgian Tervuren, owned by Peggy Woolworth and handled by Haley Pemble, went WD/BW and BOB to complete his AKC Championship. WOOOOHOOO! Congratulations, Peggy and good work, Haley!