Blue Brothers Dominate at York PA

This weekend we were in York PA for the weekend of a 5 day circuit. We had to go late cause Chris and Leslie had to work. When we got there we were all excited and ready to go. This week I traveled with Chrissy, Jonesy, Yoda, Izzy, Matty, Henry, and Faith. This was Faith’s first trip in Herc, but she did great. We had big plans for everyone.  There were majors for Izzy, and an outside shot that Chrissy could also get her final major. There were large GCH points available for both Jonesy and Matty. Henry could finish with just one win.

Saturday, the day started early with Goldens and Border Collies going about the same time. Unfortunately Chrissy on got 3rd in her class and Jonesy did not make the cut. We were disappointed they didn’t win, but pleased with how they both showed.  Chris and Leslie went down to the Border Collie Ring to show the “ Border Patrol”. Henry went out and showed great. He showed better than he ever had. Henry took Winner’s Dog for 2 points, which meant that he finished. We were so happy the day could have ended there and we would have had a great day. Henry is owned by Debbie and Alex Belcher and was bred by Izzy and Matty’s owner. Henry followed in his brothers footsteps and finished his Championship in less that 6 months. Izzy unfortunately did not place in her class, but showed very well. With all the excitement Matty decided he could not let his brother take all the glory of the day, instead Matty went Best of Breed over one of the top border collies the last few years. Matty beat a 3 time best of breed winner at the prestigious Westminster KC. This was a 5 point GCH major.

Sunday, Chrissy had the day off. And Jonesy was unable to win again. Izzy took fourth in her class. Henry was moved up to Best of Breed as a special for the first time in his show career. Matty took select dog for a 3 point GCH major.  On the way home, Leslie almost hit a turkey who tried to fly into Herc, it was kind of scary for me. Chris was too busy sleeping to notice what happened. Overall, this weekend was a great weekend for my friends, especially for New CH Henry and for Matty. Matty was able to pick up 8 GCH points in two days. He is well on his way to being a Grand Champion. Leslie and Chris are also very excited to special Henry at select shows and work on his GCH.

March Madness

While the college basketball season is wrapping up, we are getting ready for the show season to get kicked into high gear. Leslie and Chris have pretty much planned out their schedule through the end of May. Go check it out at www.labradoritekennels.com. This weekend you can find us in York, PA.

If you look at the schedule you will see we will be on the road a lot. That means we will be spending a lot of time in Hercules. For those who don’t know Hercules, or Herc, as we call him, is a 2005 GMC Savannah Box Truck that has been retro-fitted into a show dog luxury sedan. Herc lets me and my friends travel in style to shows, with our chauffeur Leslie or Chris.

 

Herc as you can tell was an old Penske rental truck, but Leslie and Chris rescued him. They put two air-conditioners, heat alarm, and crates in him to keep us comfortable. Herc’s heat alarm is set up to make sure we stay cool even at the hot outdoor summer shows. The heat alarm can page Chris up to 2 miles away, although he is never that far. Herc even has a futon, or I think that is what Leslie call its. I call it a bed, cause I get to take naps in it while we are at the shows. 

So check back next week to find out how the show went this weekend.