Ft. St. Clair KC, Eaton, OH

Ronan picking up a major in PA April 2012

We went to the small town of Eaton, OH this past weekend and it was cold and rainy the first day and beautiful the second day.

Along for the ride was Faith, Henry, Drummer,Sultry, and Yoda.  We picked Ronan up a the show!

Faith won her class both days but didn't pick up a major.  It was nice to see some great dogs though!

Henry was select dog both days and picked up a point the first day but not enough dogs the 2nd day for any points.

Drummer was RWD on Saturday and WD/BOW on Sunday for a point!  Chris & Drummer looked great.

Sultry was only shown on Saturday before she went home with her mom.  She showed great but didn't win any ribbons.

Drogba winning Best Of Opp Sweeps at PVGRC 4/13/12

Yoda was select dog both day for 2 points each day!  Soon Yoda might have a medallion.

Ronan was select dog on Saturday for 1pt and didn't win anything on Sunday.  The cool weather sure made Ronan crazy but he is a cool dog.

Chris & Leslie told me about this cool pig sale they saw at the show too!  It happend Saturday evening in a building near where they were camping.  The highest price pg of the night went for $850.00. It was very neat at these kids were getting ready to show these pigs at the OH State Fair this summer!  Its neat when you can see other things at the shows.

One more weekend of shows and then we are off for a weekend!  Don't tell Chris & Leslie but I'm ready for extra bed time. ;-)

I'll let you know what happens in Bucyrus next week....all I know is I hope the weather is better this year than the last time I went!

Hope you enjoy some photos from recent wins!

Marty picking up his first major at PVGRC on 4/13/12

*~*Justy*~*

Dog Shows & Soccer

Columbus Crew Stadium

It was a cold, windy, and rainy weekend in Columbus, OH.  It made for a great weekend of shows and Chris & Leslie went to a Columbus Crew Soccer Game which Chris has always wanted to do!
Saturday was filled with two golden specialties.  We started a new dog this weekend, Drummer.  He is known as Gangway's Making Noise At Kelore and he won big!!!  He was WD at both specialties picking up valuable single points towards his Championship.  At the first specialty Marty won the 6-9 class and Drogba was 2nd behind him.  Then in the 2nd specialty Drogba was RWD!  Chris and Leslie were really excited about this coming from 6-9 class with lots of nice dogs.

Then Sunday we picked up the all breed dogs.  Henry was Select Dog for 1pt and Izzy was BOS for 1pt.  Yoda showed great but didn't get anything.  Faith was RWB...we are hoping she will break out soon and single out. Drummer was 3rd in open.  Marty was 1st/BOBpuppy/Puppy grp2.

The puppies will have a few weeks off as Chris & Leslie focus on the client dogs.  This is Sultry's last weekend with us but it has been great getting to know her!  We are off to almost Indiana this weekend....we will be 13 miles from the Indiana border.  Lets hope this weekend is as good as the past few have been.

*~*Justy*~*

MD to PA and a Duck comes home to WV!

What we brought home from PVGRC!

Well, we had a busy three day trip to Frederick, MD and then on up to Harrisburg, PA last week.

We started in Frederick, MD at the first day of the Potomac Valey GRC.  The day started off bright with Drogba winning Best Of Opposite in Sweepstakes.  Drogba's now known as Labradorite's Shoots N Scores, BOSS!!!!  YAY!

Then started the regular classes.  Marty won his 6-9 class.  Drogba was 2nd in bred by (not bad for a baby).  Marty then went back in and won WD for his first 3 point major!!!  Sultry had a fun day in the ring but didn't get anything.

We are very excited about Marty winning his first major at a specialty and under breeder judge Rhonda Hovan.  For this win he won a fancy duck!  This hanmade duck is the biggest Leslie has won so far.  She won Best Junior at PVGRC a couple times but her duck was much smaller.





We then headed 75 miles North to Harrisburg, PA.

Yoda showed well both days but didn't come home with any ribbons. :(  I told him he needed to pick it up!

Breah showed great and won her class both days but has decided to shed all of her coat out so it will probably be a few months before she hits the ring again but she is going to come for a few rides.

Faith won her class both days and picked up a nice reserve on Sunday.  That springer ring is tough!

Henry was Select Dog both days and the first day picked up 2 GCH points and on Sunday picked up 1 GCH points.

Izzy was BOS the first day for 2 GCH points and Select Bitch on Sunday for 3 GCH points.

The border collies are moving up on the GCH points and hope to have a mediallion the next couple of months.

We picked the goldens back up on Sunday and while Drogba was acting like he knew what he was doing he was 2nd place again.  Marty was reserve and Leslie was very impressed with how he showed for Chris...she said he looked amazing!

We will spend the next few weeks in Ohio showing.  Look for a new dog and some more news to come from the road!

Marty picking up his first point!

*~*Justy*~*

Ginny becomes a CH!

Well, we headed south to Charlotte, NC.  It has been a few years since we have done this show but we still really like the nice little show it is.  Grandma Shaffer went with us this weekend and we sure had fun with her along!

Yoda winning BOB during the Tarheel Circuit March 2012
Thank you Judge: Mrs. Helen Winski Stein

On Saturday we started early as we had dogs at 9, 10, and 10.  First up were Yoda and Ginny.  Ginny went WB/BOS for 1 point leaving her needing 2 singles before going home on 4/15/12.  Yoda won BOB for a 3pt GCH major and picked up 8 breed points.
Then Leslie showed Matty-yes it has been a month or so since Matty has made an appearance but he won BOB for 2GCH points too bad most of the border collie entry was absent.
Then to Goldens (yes we were moving quickly through everything).  Marty picked up his first Championship point by going WD/BOBpuppy/Puppy Grp 3.  Thank you Bettyann Hale for having the patience with Marty and Chris as they were having some issue. ;-)  Leslie said she wouldn't let him show Marty every again.  Leslie won RWB with Sultry and Alibi won her class.  Sultry sure is showing nice...I think she will win soon!
Then came groups and Matty and Yoda didn't get anything but Marty did pick up a puppy group 3 and showed better!

Then came Sunday.  Another early day!  We showed at 8,9, and 10.
Matty started the day picking up 2 more GCH points with another BOB. Then came the goldens.  Marty took the day off.  The girls showed up but it was the same result as on Saturday.
Then came papillons.  Yoda was BOS for 1 GCH point because Ginny was WB/BOW/BOB for the 2 single points she needed to finish her Championship.  Chris showed Ginny to all 6 points (including a 3pt major).  I'm proud of my dad even though Yoda is still upset with him!  Congrats to Tracy Burdick on her newest Champion; CH Denzel Sheer Imagination "Ginny".
Nothing in groups for Matty or Ginny but they sure did have fun.

Look for us in MD and PA this weekend...we sure are staying busy.  I'm gonna ask Leslie when we get a break!

Point Count

Matty 54 GCH points

Ginny 15 points with both majors NEW CHAMPION!

Yoda 98 breed points 78 GCH points

Henry 51 GCH points

Izzy 42 GCH points

Drogba 1 CH pt

Marty 1 CH pt

JUSTY

Henry beats his Dad!

Well, I'm ready to head South for the weekend but I thought I would update you on what happend last weekend.

Overall the weekend wasn't that enjoyable but we did come home with some ribbons.

Ginny was RWB the first day and won her class the 2nd day.   This weekend is Ginny's last weekend with us so lets hope she can go out winning!

Yoda was Select Dog both days but the entry was so small he didn't pick up any points. :(

The goldens showed really well and the results were the same both days.  Marty was 1st and Drogba was 2nd.  The judge on Sat. said he really liked both of them.  Sultry made her first true appearance in the show ring Saturday and showed really well but didn't come home with any ribbons.  We are just so very proud of how she is showing.  Leslie ended up having a ring side pick up both days; Ronan!  Leslie and Ronan have been successful before and they were again winning select dog both days for 3pt GCH majors.

Henry did awesome on Saturday!  Carolyn Herbel chose him for BOB for 5GCH points over a few specials including his top ranked dad Storm.  We were all excited as Storm is a lovely representation of a Border Collie and truly means alot to beat a dog like that.  Henry even went on to make the cut in group!  Sunday didn't go as well for Henry but thats ok you will take the good and the bad.

Henry winning a GCH major in Indianapolis, IN Feb. 2012

The next few weeks we are going to have some golden specialties and maybe a few new dogs!  Keep up to date with what is happening with me and my friends!

This weekend I'm looking forward to having fun with Chris, Leslie, and grandma Cheyenne in the south!  The schedule looks busy but as always we will get through it.

Also congrats goes out to Jean and Bobby Cline on finishing Hogan from 12-18 going WD/BOW/BOS for a 5pt major at PA Standard Schanuzer Club.  On Sunday as a move up special Hogan won a 4pt GCH major by going Select Dog.   YAY!

Also Congrats to BeckhamOtis on finishing his BN title and getting a perfect score of 200!

JUSTY

YODA WINS BIG AT THE TARHEEL CIRCUIT!!!!

Yoda resting up for another big day of showing!

We went to Raleigh, NC for the last two days of the Tarheel circuit.  It was loads of fun...minus the rain the weather was great.

We started Saturday off pretty early with the Border Collies showing.  I thought Henry was going to get Select but at the last minute the judge changed her mind.  Izzy showed well but didn't get anything.  Lots of competitions down there this year in Border Collies and Chris and Leslie were happy to see some nice dogs.

Then Leslie went to goldens and showed a ring side pick up.  Her name is Alibi and I thought she was pretty cute.  She showed well for not showing since 2010.  Seemed like maybe her light bulb was flickering on Sunday and she showed even better!  She didn't get anything but we are proud of how she showed.

Papillons were late on Saturday and didn't show until 2:15.  Remember I told you that you would hear about a new dog.  Well, she is in the ring and did great! Chris showed Ginny and she won 1/WB/BOW for a 3 pt major!!! This give Ginny 12 points with both majors. The big news is Yoda won BOB over the #4 papillon in the US!  The judge had a lot of nice things to say about my brother too which was nice.  He didn't get anything in the group but these were probably the strongest toy groups we have seen for quite some time.

Chris and Leslie kept me up later in the day for a golden only match where they showed Drogba and Sultry.  Both did very well.  Drogba won his class and Sultry was 2nd.

Then came Sunday...we had our show times pretty much crunched together! 

Henry was select for 1 point and Izzy was a little sluggish.

Chris and Leslie quickly moved over to the pap ring where Ginny was RWB to a major.  They were a little bummed as that would have finished Ginny but she needs 3 singles and they feel they can finish her before she goes home!  At least the big major is out of the way.

Yoda did it again!  Winning another large BOB over the #4 papillon in the US.  He gained 38 breed points and 10 GCH points this weekend.  I'm so proud of my brother!

Back to the golden ring they went but no ribbons this weekend.

We got home late but it was for sure worth it!

We will see you guys in the steel city this weekend....look for hopefully more good news!

Point Totals
Izzy 42 GCH points

Henry 46 GCH points

Yoda 74 GCH points

Ginny 12 points with both majors

Celtic Cluster

Hey Everyone! I wanted to update you what happend last week before we leave for this week.

We were at the Celtic Cluster in York, PA for three days!  Chris had been in CA all week for a reserach confrence and came back just in time to head to the show.  I sure did miss him!

The border collies started off strong on Friday each picking up select behind the #1 and #2 border collies in the US.  Henry was awarded a 5pt GCH major and Izzy was awarded a 3pt GCH major!
Sadly the judge didn't care for Yoda on this day but it was a warm up to the weekend for him.
Leslie decided they would show the golden puppies on Friday only.  Marty won his 6-9 puppy class and went on to win a major reserve!  Drogba showed in bred by for the first time and did well....he won Leslie a new step stool!  She was excited about that.

On Saturday Henry and Izzy were both select again and Henry was awarded 5pts and Izzy 4 pts!  Yoda was Select as well.  He picked up on point! 

Then came Sunday...Border Collies didn't fair as well and Yoda was select again.  Yoda showed beautifully though and Chris and Leslie couldn't have been more proud of him!

Point totals right now.
Yoda 64 GCH points
Izzy 42 GCH points
Henry 45 GCH points

We are working our way to medallions baby! ;-)

Check back for more updates and soon some new dogs.  Yea I'll keep ya guessing on that one.  But hint we have a new soon to be star debuting tomorrow!

JUSTY