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

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!