Shawnee KC

Last weekend you could find my friends Matty, Henry, Faith and I in Woodstock, VA for Shawnee KC two day show. The weekend was a light weekend for Chris and Leslie but successful none the less. Matty was BOB both days for 3 breed points and 2 GCH points. Henry was select dog but unfortunately the entry was two small for him to add to his GCH total. Faith was reserve winners bitch on Sunday and showed well both days. This weekend u can find Matty, Henry, Izzy, and Faith at the Medina KC show in Medina OH.

Huntington Kennel Club

This past weekend you could find all my friends in Huntington WV for the Huntington KC 2 day show. Since the show was so close to home, Yoda and I spent stayed in the kennel, but I wanted to know what happened as soon as everyone got back. Saturday started off extremely early, Chris and Leslie took Yoda and I to the kennel around 4:45 am. The first dogs in he ring were Micah and Secret, the German Shepherds. Micah was WD/BOS for 1 point and Secret was WB/BOW/B for 1 point. This singled Micah out and gave Secret her first point. As soon as the shepherds were done it was Henry and Matty’s turn to show. Henry took Select dog for a 3 point GCH major. Breah was excited to get her second show underway and did so by going RWB, Chris said he thought the judge really liked her and wanted to give  her the points and it was confirmed when the judge commented on how good she looked and that once she matured she would be nice. Jonesy and Faith also showed, but unfortunately were unable to pick up any points on this day. The big winner of the day however, was Secret, a Labrador Retriever Leslie showed to WB/BOW/B and  a group 4.

Sunday was much of the same. Jonesy, Matty, Faith, and Breah were unable to add to their point totals. But Breah was again RWB. Secret the lab was RWB. In German Shepherds Edge was WD for 1 point and Secret was WB/BOW for 1 point. Henry picked up another GCH major by going select dog. This gives Henry 17 of the required 25 and all of the required majors. Overall, my friends had a great weekend while Yoda and I relaxed in the kennel. This weekend Matty, Henry, and Faith are going to Shawnee Kennel Club in Woodstock VA so check back next week to see how everyone did.

Riverview Handling and I would like to send out two special congratulations to Ellie, GCH Bolero Gentle Gisele of Briarcliff Pointe, who last weekend became the first Standard Schnauzer bitch to earn a GCH medallion. We would also like to congratulate Belva for finishing her Belgian Tervuren, CH Shumaker Hill's Spring Rum Runner.

Riverview Handling At The Black Diamond Cluster, Waynesburg PA

This weekend you could find my friends and I at the Black Diamond Cluster in Waynesburg Pa.  Well at least for the weekend shows. The weekend started on Friday as we traveled to New Castle, PA for Chrissy, Jonesy and Chase to be shown at a golden retriever specialty and Chuck was entered in Rally Advanced and Excellent as he tries to earn his RAE. Chase is owned was finished by Leslie and has turned 8 and is eligible for veteran’s class. The goldens all showed well but unfortunately there were no big wins on that day. Chuck however, did pick up 4 RAE legs giving him 6 of the 10 required for his RAE title. Following the Golden speciality, we all travled back to Waynesburg PA for the Black Diamond Cluster.
Chris and Leslie had high hopes for everyone showing this weekend and were really excited that Breah, Mariah’s WV Sassy Lady B, was making her show debut in the 6-9 puppy bitch class on Sunday. But before I can talk about Sunday I guess I should mention what happened on Sat. Saturday Chrissy, Jonesy, Matty, Henry, Izzy, and Faith were shown. Chrissy, Jonesy, and Henry showed well but it was not their day as each left the ring without any ribbons. Izzy was WB/BOS for 2 points, Chris and Leslie were hoping that she could get a major but unfortunately Izzy was one bitch short of her final major. Matty was select dog for 2 GCH points bringing his total to 28. And Faith was WB for her 5th point. Faith has been on a role, she has 5 points in 5 weekends out.

Sunday much of the same was seen. Matty was select dog for 2 more GCH points, his total now at 30. He is the  #1 GCH ranked Border Collie in WV. His brother Henry, is #2 with 11 points and was unfortunately unable to add to his total this weekend. Faith, Chrissy, and Izzy were left wanting more as none of them took any points. Breah, showed like an old pro and took reserve. Leslie and Chris were so proud of how she showed and really think the future is bright for this sassy little girl. The big winner this weekend was Ch Evergreens Smarty Jones, Jonesy. Jonesy was select dog for a 3 point GCH major. I am proud to announce that Jonesy is now known as AM GCH/CAN CH Evergreens Smarty Jones. This is the third GCH Chris and Leslie has put on a dog during this years Eukanuba Cup qualifying time period. Keep on eye out at your local shows for Riverview Handling as they try and finish even more titles this year!!

Breaking News!!

Orange Center, Orlando FL. Home of the 2011 Eukanuba Cup

Walker Arena, GA. Home of the 2011 GRCA National 

I just heard Chris and Leslie talking about some exciting news. They are planning on going to the Golden Retriever National in Georgia September 27-October 1st. This will be our first National since Riverview Handling L.L.C. was started. They sounded really excited and are looking for more dogs that want to go and compete this year.  I cannot wait to watch my friends compete this year. There were also talking about going to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando Fl. This is the first time the cup has been held on the east coast in some time and they are excited to have both Yoda and Matty eligible. They are currently working hard to finish Jonesy and Henry’s GCH in order that they may also be eligible to compete this year. Not only are they going to the Cup Dec 17-18 they are going to take a string of dogs to the all breed show Dec 14-16. If you are interested in sending any dogs to either of these excited events contact Chris or Leslie, www.labradoritekennels.com.

Memorial Day 2011

Faith winning WB Sunday in New Castle, PA video courtsey of owner Nancy Stephens

For Memorial Day this year we all were in New Castle PA for 3 shows. The weekend started off with a bang when at 8 am on Saturday Matty went BOS for a 3 point GCH major. Matty is now known as GCH Trucolorz Traveler to Wimzical. Henry took select dog. Jonesy showed well but was unable to add to his GCH pursuit.

Sunday, Henry was select dog for 1 GCH point. Jonesy showed well again but continued to struggle with his pursuit to finish his GCH. Faith took WB for 1 point. This was Faith’s 4th point and she is only 9 months old.

The weekend ended with another bang as Matty’s brother, Henry,  was not to be outdone and took BOB for a 4 point GCH major, this gives Henry 11 GCH with one major.  The last few weeks have been very successful for Henry picking up 2 BOB, a group 4 and 7 GCH points. Matty was select dog. Yoda took select dog over one of the top ranked Paps this year and Jonesy put in another good performance. This weekend was very successful for Chris and Leslie and all my friends. Four different dogs picked up a total of 10 points. We all have the next two weeks off to relax and enjoy our recent success. I would like to congratulate Labradorite's BreakNTheSoundBarrier BN, RE for finishing his Rally Excellent title this weekend.


Labradorite's BreakNTheSoundBarrier BN, RE "Chuck" Photo Credit: Leslie Racine & Jennifer Workman





Henry and Faith Steal the Show in Marietta OH

This weekend my friends and I traveled to Marietta OH for three days of showing. This was a very busy weekend for Chris and Leslie, who showed 11 dogs. To help them this weekend Chris’s brother Geof came to assist. Geof had never showed dogs before but was up to the challenge, and ended up taking Izzy back in for Breed Friday and Saturday. Friday started off with Matty taking BOS for one GCH point. Izzy was WB and Henry was Select Dog, but there was not enough competition to get any points. Chrissy was RWB. Jonesy got a hard look but walked out of the ring without ribbons. Ari, who is owned by Debbie Koons was third in a very competitive open dog class. Chris and Leslie also picked up and showed 3 German Shepard Dogs this weekend and took the points in Bitch friday. Faith was WB  but didn’t get any points, as she needed the cross for a point. The big win Friday was Chase, Leslie’s veteran Golden who took Best Veteran In Sweeps. This was the first time Chase had been shown in  a while and he looked great.

Saturday started out the same. Izzy was WB, but Henry was BOS, and Matty Select dog. This gave Henry his 5th GCH point. Chrissy was 3rd in the open class and Ari was RWD. Jonesy had another solid performance but for the second straight day left without a ribbon. Faith was WB. While the German Shepard’s took the points on both sides.

Faith waiting for her picture after taking WB/BOW for 1 point!

Sunday, the major broke in Goldens so Ari and Chrissy took the day off. Izzy was also given the day off because of the small entry.  Leslie took the points in Shepard on the bitch side. Faith was WB/BOW for 1 point. This was Faith's 3rd point. Everyone at Riverview Handling is very proud of Faith for her performances. The big winner of the day was Henry. Henry was BOB for 1 GCH point. This was Henry’s 6th point and only his second BOB. However, he was not done there. Henry went on to take a Group 4. This was Henry’s first group placement and the first US group placement Leslie and Chris had put on a client dog. This weekend was a very successful weekend for my friends and I couldn’t be happier for Debbie and Alex, Henry’s owners, and Donna, Henry’s breeder. Check back for picture for all this great wins.

Henry took a bow and laid down while waiting for his Group 4 ribbon!!!

Little Izzy Wins Big!!!

Wimzical Wild Wonderful Trucolorz, Izzy, on the move!!

This weekend my friends and I were in Tallmadge OH for the Ravenna KC two day show. Showing this weekend were Jonesy, Matty, Henry, and Izzy. Faith and Breah, a 5 month old Akita puppy, went along for the ride. This was Breah’s first trip to a show and she did great. Chris and Leslie are really excited to start showing her in the near future. Of course my brother Yoda and I were there to watch and cheer everyone on. The weekend started off with Izzy taking 3rd in the open bitch class, Henry Winning Best of Opposite for 1 GCH point, and Matty taking select dog. Henry’s GCH point was his 4th on the year. Jonesy acted like a goof-dog and didn’t show very well. Yoda and I told him to get his stuff together before Sunday.

On Sunday, Yoda and my pep talk must have worked because Jonesy showed much better than he did on Saturday. He unfortunately is still looking for his final GCH major.  In border collies, Henry took select dog and Matty was Best of Opposite. This gave Matty his final single required for his GCH, he needs just one more major to finish his GCH. But as you can tell by the title, the big winner of the weekend was Izzy, Wimzical Wild Wonderful Trucolorz. Izzy won Winners Bitch for a 4 point major under Guy Jeavons. This was Izzy’s first major and with this win she has 14 points needing just one more major to finish her Championship.

I was very proud of everyone for their successful weekend. Check back next week for how our next show went. We are traveling to Marrietta OH for 3 days of intense showing. You will get to meet new dogs next week.