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

Break!

Don't worry guys I'm not behind or anything we just have been on an extended break.  Which means long hours spent working on the house.

We will be back at soon with 3 days of shows in York, Pa.

Check back soon to see how everyone is doing!

*Justy*

February

Chris & Drogba winning their first point the day Drogba turned 6 months old.  Judge Pat Trotter

Well, February shows have come and gone for us.  As you can see I sure haven't been keeping you guys up to date as well as I should.  Just doesn't seem like I have enough hours in the day anymore.  I promise I will try and do better come March.

We only went two places in February but both were pretty far.

We started out in Indianapolis, IN.  This is where BeckhamOtis and Marty started their show careers.  BeckhamOtis showed both days picking up a 3rd and 2nd (behind Marty) while Marty showed on Sunday only and picked up 1st place in 6-9 winning his first trophy!
The border collies sure picked up points on Saturday but didn't do so hot on Sunday.  Henry picked up a 3pt gch major by going BOS and Izzy was Select Bitch for 4pts.
Yoda brought home another huge BOB worth 29 breed points and was Select dog on Saturday picking up a total of 10 GCH points in one weekend!  WOW!  Can't believe my little brother came home with 10 points.  Nothing in group but he did get a look!

Weekend after Indianapolis we headed to West Friendship, MD.  Thankfully the weather was pretty nice.  Faith showed well and picked up 2 first placements but no points this time. 
Yoda showed Saturday only and was select dog for 1pt (he had a judge change though).
Breah came back to visit the ring and showed well Saturday but did really well on Sunday picking up a major reserve!  I think she might get some points soon if she keeps showing well. ;-)
Henry won BOB on Sunday to pick up 2 more GCH points.  Izzy was BOS for 1 GCH point on Saturday and brother Matty made his first apperance in the ring on Sunday picking up select but sadly didn't get any points for his win.
Seeley was shown on Sunday he is owned/bred by Sue Rocco.  I think Leslie said he was 7 months...he sure was silly but he gained some confidence and won his class.  Leslie was pleased with how he showed and was happy that Sue was happy with him as well.
Marty showed on Saturday and picked up his first reserve.  We are very happy that he was aknowledged out of all the males there but sure hope he doesn't become a reserve king.

I'm happy to say we will have three weeks off and then we will be full stream ahead for spring time.  Business is picking up soon which really makes me happy because I love meeting the new dogs Leslie & Chris get.  Never a dull moment with my folks thats for sure!

Look for me at a show near you in March!

Charleston, SC

I asked Chris and Leslie where we were going and when they told me Charleston I got confused.  I guess they could tell because they then said the other Charleston in SC.

AM GCH/CAN CH Marquis The Phantom Menace "Yoda"

This was a very exciting weekend for us!  Chris and Leslie were starting Labradorite's Shoots N Scores "Drogba" on Sunday....hard to believe the babies turned 6 months old already!

We had to show everyone on Saturday before that couldn't happen though.  The day started with Izzy winning a 2pt Select.  Then we had a break until the afternoon and Faith went in and picked up a nice reserve.  We sure wanted some points but we will take the reserve.  Yoda came on wild for his first trip around the ring in 2012 and he came out with a BOB rosette.  Thankfully the weather was nice because we then headed outside to show the labs in the specialty with 170 labs showing.  Russet was first to go in and she showed ok and ended up 4th.  Then it was group placing Secrets turn and she won a nice 3rd place.

Russet

On Sunday we started again at 8AM with Izzy With a little less competition she won select for 1pt. Then it was Yoda's turn to see if he could do it again?!? YES HE DID!  Yoda wins back to back BOB wins.  He picked up a total fo 5 GCH points.  I sure hope Chris & Leslie can medallion him this year.  Then it was Drogba's turn to see what he could do.  Chris & Leslie sure were nervous....they wanted everything to go smooth but Leslie wanted Drogba to look just perfect with the grooming.  I told her he was stunning and if Chris didn't screw up they were sure to win.  Well, it turns out that Drogba won WD/BOW for his 1st point the day he turned 6 months old.  He sure thought he could catch the other boys in WD but judge Pat Trotter just laughed at him but gave him the point.  Looks like Drogba will have a promising future.  After a short break Faith was up and she won her class but couldn't get any other ribbons on this day.  Back outside to lab country we went (again thankfully the weather was good) today Russet won 4th place again but Secret couldn't add to her ribbon collection.  Both of them showed amazing though!

Chris & Drogba running to win their first Championship point

Then it was time to head home and what should have been a 7-8 hour trip home ended being 11 because we blew a tire.  Thankfully everyone was okay and Herc was able to be repaired.  Those are all things that happen in life.  I have been trying to catch up on sleep all week because of it but before I know it we will be off to Indianapolis next week.  Thankfully the super bowl is this week and not next!

Fredericksburg, VA

Chris & Izzy picking up her final GCH major in Winston Salem, NC Dec. 2011

Well, we will be taking it easy the first two months of the year but still doing at least two weekends a month!

Our first stop of the year was in Fredericksburg, VA.

This trip we showed Henry, Izzy, Faith, and brought Breah the akita back out!  It was great to see everyone after the New Year and to start seeing what 2012 would bring.

Right off the bat Izzy won BOS behind 2011's #2 border collie to finish her GCH!  Henry also picked up select for another point.  We were feeling good about what the afternoon would bring.  Faith showed great but didn't pick up any points this weekend...but was competing against a really nice bitch.  Breah came out of the gates crazy the first day.  She showed much better the second day but the adult competition beat her out by her still looking fairly young.  We are very pleased with how she showed though.

On Sunday Izzy ended up winning her first BOB of the year!  Henry was BOS behind her.  We are proud of the brother and sister duo picking up points their first weekend back out.

Watch over the next few weeks when we update the side menu of dogs we are showing this year.  Jonesy did retire at the end of 2011 but we will have some new faces springing up for you to see! We are already excited about what 2012 will bring!

Justy

2011

Man I have gotten way behind...I don't know where the time has gone!

Izzy picked up her final major in Winston Salem, NC in December leaving her needing one single point to finish her GCH.  Henry picked up 2 more points under judge Linda More.

Yoda picked up a few points getting a Select Dog and Best of Opposite in NC.

We then headed to Florida!

What an amazing trip we had!  We finished driving down on Monday and had a great motel so close to the show we never had to move Herc while there.  Great places to eat and some great sight seeing adventures close by.

The dogs showed amazing the whole time and we got to see lots of friends and meet some new ones.  Sadly no one came home with ribbons but they knew we were there.  Matty made the final cut in border collies on Sunday and he was the only non black and white to do so!   We are all very proud of Chris and Matty!

It was sad to leave the sunshine but we had to come back home and venture back into reality!

May 2012 be as good if not better than 2011!

Tallmadge, OH

Sorry I haven't been on here guys....it has been even more busy than usual. 

After eating the big Thanksgiving meal and doing a little shopping we all jumped in Herc and headed to Tallmadge, OH for the Agathon KC dog shows.  This trip we had; Faith, Jonesy, Yoda, Izzy, Matty, and a newbie James!

Faith showed well picking up two class wins but wasn't able to bring home anymore than the blue ribbons.  Jonesy only showed on Saturday and while he enjoyed himself he probably enjoyed himself a little too much....we expect him to do better in the last 5 shows he has for the year! Yoda picked up two nice BOS wins...I sure hoped he would win but Yoda is still working on getting back into the groove of things.  Izzy was the big winner!  She won BOS both days and on the first day she picked up her 2nd GCH major!  Izzy needs one major and one single to finish her GCH.  We are so excited about her!  Matty was select dog on Sunday bringing his total to 49 points....we hope to be able to medallion him next year!  Now about James...I know you guys haven't met him and we need to get some photos of him but he is a French Bulldog.  Leslie has some past experience with Frenchies and James grandmother.  James won his class both days but wasn't able to obtain any points yet.  But man he is a show dog!  Watch for more news on James in 2012!!!!!

Can't believe December is upon us.  I sure hope Chris & Leslie get me something good for Christmas! ;-)