Showsight - The Dog Show Magazine: August 2023 Edition, featuring articles, tips, and information provided with help from breeders, owners, handlers, club members, and judges who have agreed to share their expertise with us.
“CHARMS STRIKE THE SIGHT,
BUT MERIT WINS THE SOUL.”
- Alexander Pope
MULTI BISS US,FRENCH, NAT SHOW CH. SEVEN IN A RAW DE LAOUEN
“CHARMS STRIKE THE SIGHT,
BUT MERIT WINS THE SOUL.” - Alexander Po
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PROUDLY PRESENTED BY MIKE STONE BRED BY DIDIER FAIVRE, LAOUEN KI
OWNED BY ALISA SYAR, MIKE STONE, DIDIER FAIVRE & GUILLAUME CADORET
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
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PHARAOH HOUND BREED & ALL BREED * INTRODUCTING NEW GOLD GRAND CHAMPION GCHG HALLAM DESERT PHOENIX BAKHU’S Max One In A Million # 1 MULTI-BIS, MULTI-BISS, MULTI-NATIONAL SPECIALTY BIS
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PHARAOH HOUND
MAX
OWNERS: ROBERT NEWMAN, STACY THRELFALL AND KENDRA WILLIAMS BREEDERS: DOMINIC PALLESCHI CAROTA, LUCIANE TERRA, ANDRE MAGNI, KENDRA WILLIAMS AND LAURA HUGHES PROFESSIONALLY HANDLED BY: STACY AND EVAN THRELFALL
*AKC STATS AS OF 6/30/23 CHIC #:169751
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kind of weekend MBIS MSBIS GCHS VJK-MYST HEIR TO THE THRONE JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKN BN-V
Owners; The Grant Family, Robert, Sheryl and Meredith Breeders/Co-Owners; Yvonne Hassler-Deterding and Susan Stutz Breeder/Handler/Co-Owner; Valerie Nunes-Atkinson Assisted By; Antonio Vidmar
*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 6/30/23 **DN STATS AS OF 6/30/23
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
Katie Gochev DESIGN
SPORTING DOG 5 Top
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S.L. Stutz
BISS # 14 GSPC of Illinois, Mr. Ed Fojtik BISS # 15 Fort Dearborn GSP, Mrs. Rosalind Kramer BISS # 16 Fort Dearborn GSPC, Ms. Laura Reeves BISS # 17 GSPC of IL, Mrs. Christine Calcinari
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
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DOBERMAN PINSCHER
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She’s a Cover Girl!
A History-Making SBT Bitch 2023 Westminster Best of Breed Multiple Group Winner First Pied Bitch to be Awarded Westminster BOB Number 1 Staffordshire Bull T errier Bitch* *AKC All-Breed Stats as of 6/30/23
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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
Carma
Presented by Ginny Kincer Loved and Owned by John Keith Nichols MD., Angela D. Nichols RN & Amanda Shea Bred by Berna Hart Welch & Amanda Shea
GCHB Pebwin Sheaman Carma At It’s Finest BCAT CGC TKN
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BASSET HOUND
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RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)
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BIS RBIS GCHG
BEST IN SHOW WINNING RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNING MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & PLACING Overlook Lisiji Thank you Judges for these exciting wins! SMOLDER X HONEY EVERYTHING WILL BEE ALRIGHT JWD
MRS. SULIE GREENDALE-PAVEZA, MRS. DONNA J. BUXTON, MR. DANA CLINE & DR. ANDREA BRADFORD
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PORTUGUESE WATER DOG
Owned & Bred by MARILU NOVY & CJ FAVRE, COLUMBUS, GA & CUMMING, GA
Presented by ANGELA CHASE, CHALANCO KENNELS
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Multiple Best In Show Winner Multiple Reserve Best In Show Winner 10x Best in Show Winnter Ms. Laurie K. Telfair, Ms. Nancy Liebes, Mrs. Doris Cozart, Mr. David J. Peat, Mr. Robert L. Robinson, Mr. Robert D. Ennis, Mrs. Nancy S. Hafner, Mr. Randy E. Garren, Mrs. Sue E. Bownds, and Ms. Heather Brennan 7x Best in Specialty Show Winner Mr. Randy E. Garren, Kimberly Cardona, Mr. Gary K. Newton, Mr. Ronald V. Horn, Ms. Holly Scott, Mrs. Pam Boles, and Mr. R.C. Williams
Owned by Barbara Thomas
Bred by Wendi Lewellen, Nancy Footlik and Erin Piercy
Presented by Rich & Anna Mysliwiec
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*AKC STATS AS OF 6/30/23
ROTTWEILER
A Top Rottweiler All-Breed & Breed* Top Working Dog MVI MBIS MRBIS MBISS Grand Champion Platinum Chancellors “Radioactive” Thanos V Barste CGC
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RBIS Winner G1 Winner
Owners Susan Davies & Dan Burke, DVM Handler Anna Mysliwiec Breeders John and Claire O’Neill
GCH Cold Mountain’s Tug at my Heart x GCHS Snowater N Bark Bark’s No No Nanette
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SAMOYED
GEMMA RBIS GCH Bark Bark’s Daybreak at Cold Mountain
Thank you BIS judge Sydney Marx & Group judge Darryl Vice
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Our most sincere appreciation to well-respected Judges Ms. Linda Robey & Ms. Janina K. Laurin for awarding Summit’s qualities.
AWARD OF MERIT WINNER 2023 Belgian Sheepdog Club Of America National Specialty
SELECT WINNER 2023 Belgian Sheepdog Club Of America Regional Specialty
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BELGIAN SHEEPDOG
Exclusively Shown by Robert Chaffin
Owned by Cynthia Ryder
Bred & Co-Owned by Kathy Sutton, DVM & Lisa Leffingwell
Candid Photography by Cathy Sheetey
MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & PLACING Summit GCHG MIKA TAKE ME TO THE TOP LISWYN AT LEGACY, CGC, TKN, HOF SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2023 | 25
# 1
Basset Hound Breed * *AKC breed stats as of 6/30/23
Handled by Candy Carswell, Bred by Judith L. Tuck Owned by Claudia Orlandi, Guillermo Gonzalez (4706 Monkton Road, New Haven, VT | 802-238-2370) & Judy Tuck (28 Preble Road, Bowdoinham, ME | 207-522-6358)
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BASSET HOUND
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GCHP Topsfield-Sanchu Poppycock x GCH Coverhill-Topsfield All In The Family of Sanchu OUR APPRECIATION TO JUDGE EUGENE BLAKE Reserve Best In Show Winning, Multiple Group Winning & Multiple MBISS Winning
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NSC BISS GCHB CH SHOMBERG’S ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN GCH CH MI KARMA N SANDY CREEK ONE MAN BAND (BOWIE) CD RE JH BN DM ATT CGC NRD GSPCA VC X GCH CH SHOMBERG’S TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS (KEELY) CD RM MHA CGC GSPCA VC 2021 GSPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY CHAMPION
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
OWNERS: EVAN TZANIS & DR. NIA TATSIS
BREEDERS: KAHLA ENNIS, SHARON DATTILIO, TINA M. CRAIG & BRENDA MAHONEY HANDLER: JOANNE THIBAULT
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platinum grand champion HALESTORM-SUMA THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE CGC FDC ATT CA BCAT TKN # 2 GSP 2022* BREEDERS: CHRISTY HALE & JESSICA KALUPA | OWNER HANDLER: CHRISTY HALE
*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 12/31/22
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
2O22 GSPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY BEST OF OPPOSITE WINNER
MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNER
MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & PLACING
2022 NATIONAL SPECIALTY IN TOP 25, 1ST RUNNER UP & BEST OWNER HANDLED
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Simon
BEST OF BREED WINNER Thank you Judge Ms. Bonnie L. Money OWNED BY JOYCI FELDMAN & CHRISTI LEIGH CH CELEBRA’S SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED BRIARD
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Bam Bam
MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY WINNER & MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER Thank you Judge Ms. Carolyn A. Herbel BRED & OWNED BY JOYCI & ALAN FELDMAN AND CHRISTY LEIGH | HANDLER AMY BIERI GCH CELEBRA’S NEVER BAM BAM AT BEAR MANOR SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2023 | 33
SCOTTISH TERRIER
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AUGUST 2023 VOL. XXXI / NO. 8
“CHARMS STRIKE THE SIGHT,
BUT MERIT WINS THE SOUL.”
- Alexander Pope
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY MIKE STONE BRED BY DIDIER FAIVRE, LAOUEN KI
OWNED BY ALISA SYAR, MIKE STONE, DIDIER FAIVRE & GUILLAUME CADORET
MBIS AM CH. FCI CH. SEVEN IN A RAW DE LAOUKEN KI
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
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The Working Group VARIOUS GUESTS The Scottish Terrier VARIOUS GUESTS The Golden Retriever VARIOUS GUESTS The Norwegian Buhund VARIOUS GUESTS
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Starting Over ALLAN REZNIK
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For Newcomers To Succeed... It Takes a Village WALTER SOMMERFELT
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Lines From Linda LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR
The Bulldog VARIOUS GUESTS
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Dogs? BARBARA (BJ) ANDREWS
The Ibizan Hound VARIOUS GUESTS
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Interview with Adrian Ghione & Nicole Torre ALLAN REZNIK A Day In The Life of a Handler’s Assistant CRISSY FROYD
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Breaking Boundaries LEE WHITTIER
The Bubble STEPHANIE HUNT-CROWLEY Mandatory Spay/Neuter SHEILA GOFFE
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Are You A Perfectionist? DAN SAYERS
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The Owner Handler KELSEY KEEFE
A Junior’s Journal ZOE BREWER
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The Breeder/Owner Handler JACKIE KUK
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The Hands2paws App Matches the Perfect People with the Perfect Purebred! - The Hands2paws App is a unique mobile app that connects Puppy Buyers with Preservation Purebred Dog Breeders through a special matching algorithm. - Puppy Buyers are matched with Breeds by answering twelve questions, saving Breeders time by eliminating the need to explain certain characteristics. - Hands2paws believes that Breeders who participate in Conformation, Companion, and Performance events are the most reliable source for getting a puppy. - Hands2paws supports and defends these Breeders, recognizing their importance in maintaining breed integrity in the face of challenges from online sales. - Hands2paws strongly opposes backyard breeding, puppy mills, and pet store sales. - Hands2paws works to dispel misconceptions about breeders, advocating for Responsible Breeders who prioritize the well-being and preservation of specific breeds. - Hands2paws does not charge Puppy Buyers or Breeders for the app.
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BIS MRBIS MBISS GCHG CH WINKY-PINKY BORY CYSTERSKIE BCAT CGC TKN FDC VL
First Westminster Winning Leonberger Bitch Multi Best In Specialty Show Winner Multi Reserve Best In Show Winner
Our sincere appreciation and gratitude to RBIS Judge Mrs. Patricia Trotter and Group 1 Judge Nancy Liebes for these exciting wins. 2023 2023 2023 Westminster Best of Breed LCA National Specialty Winner LCA People’s Choice Winner
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LEONBERGER
#TeamVixen
All Systems*
AT HOUSTON WORLD SERIES OF DOG SHOWS GROUP 1 AND RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Handler: Vickie Venzen | Owner: Sunny & Scott Simpson | Breeder: Bianka Chroboczek
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*All systems as of 6/30/23
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STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
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THANK YOU JUDGES ALLEN L. ODOM & DARRYL VICE
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CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT)
CIDNEY BIS BISS GCHG BK’S CONEMARA EL CID
# 1 BREED & ALL BREED * SMOOTH COAT CHIHUAHUA *AKC STAT AS OF 6/30/23
OWNERS & BREEDERS: BARBARA K. (KATHY) SMITH & CONNI M. ROBINSON
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Starting Over When You Must Back Up to Get Ahead
BY ALLAN REZNIK
O ne of the hardest lessons to learn and to accept in our sport is that it will sometimes be necessary to rethink our decisions. However costly those decisions might have been, it usually proves even more costly to ignore the warning signs and forge ahead. When we are working with genes, Mother Nature often gets the last laugh. Also, because there is much subjectivity in the sport, we will regularly encounter negative indi- viduals who do not play well with others. That may require us to reconsider our strategy if we want to continue on a positive path. The need to start over affects us all, novices and experienced breeder-exhibitors alike. Let’s look at six scenarios, and see how we can benefit from a do over. YOUR SHOW PUPPY DOESN’T TURN OUT Unless you are purchasing your first show dog as an adult, all a good breeder can offer you is a promising puppy with show potential, well socialized, from a sire and dam that have proven themselves in the show ring to be good representatives of the breed. Despite all your loving attention as an eager beginner, the puppy’s bite can go off, it can grow too tall or stay too small for the Breed Standard, or other anatomical details can rear their ugly head to derail the show career you had in mind. Sometimes, you can work around a few cos- metic flaws; other times, a single fault is just too glaring to take into the show ring. It’s happened to all of us. A good breeder won’t want to lose a sincere novice and will typically offer you another, better dog to show.
“Sometimes, you can work around a few cosmetic flaws; other times, a single fault is just too glaring to take into the show ring. It’s happened to all of us. A good breeder won’t want to lose a sincere novice and will typically offer you another, better dog to show.”
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2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY BREED WINNER TEASE NBISS GCH DAR-RICH ALL STAR ETS MAYBE YES, MAYBE NO
Exclusively Presented by PARKER LOURIER Owned by WENDY HOWARD Bred by DARLENE TETER
T H R E E NUMBER Toy Fox Terrier*
*AKC All Breed Stats as of 6/30/23
© Bob Kohler Photo
THANK YOU JOHNNY SHOEMAKER FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS WIN!
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TOY FOX TERRIER
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*AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 6.30.23
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MINIATURE PINSCHER
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POMERANIAN
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RiverRock German Shepherds
MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW WINNER BOS WESTMINSTER
MULTIPLE GROUP AND RBIS WINNER GCH RIVERROCK’S Serendipity v Anne Isle GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG 54 | SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2023
Breeder/Owner: Dr. Zoa Rockenstein Co-Owner: Clint Heiman Handler: Christy Heiman
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STARTING OVER: WHEN YOU MUST BACK UP TO GET AHEAD
“Disappointments are an inevitable part of the sport. Savor the highs, get through the lows, and always have a Plan B in your back pocket.”
THE OVER-CONTROLLING MENTOR All of us encourage novices to join their local kennel club and find a successful breeder-exhibitor who will serve as a valuable mentor. Good mentors allow you to learn, grow, and absorb the knowledge of other successful breeders, exhibi- tors, and judges. Sadly, sometimes a mentor will feel threat- ened by your desire to leave the nest and seek information from other people. As you become more educated about your breed, you will see quality in other breeders’ dogs. No one should stand in the way of your growth. If a mentor resents your friendships with other people in the breed and the sport, it may be time to politely end the relationship. RIGHT DOG, WRONG SPORT As enjoyable as Conformation showing is, it can also get intensely competitive. Most of us get a little nervous before we enter the ring at a big, important show, but we quickly overcome the jitters. However, no one can get you to magi- cally relax. If, after a few experiences of showing, you always find it an ordeal, more stressful than fun, you may want to explore other disciplines for you and your dog to enjoy in a more relaxed atmosphere. Obedience, Agility, Rally, Lure Coursing, Field Events—all are fast paced but definitely more casual than doing Conformation in a shirt and tie or a St. John power suit. Find the discipline that best suits your temperament. THOSE ALL-IMPORTANT HEALTH TESTS For a breeder, few events are as discouraging as finding out that your winning bitch or potential stud dog does not pass important health tests. We’ve all experienced that heart- break at one time or another. Once you accept the fact that he or she won’t be part of your breeding program, there are
several options open to you. You might spay/neuter them and place them in a performance or pet home, or, if they are a particularly fine example of a rare breed, you might wish to still occasionally show them to keep an excellent example of the breed in front of the judges and other breed- ers. We breeders are pretty resilient about dealing with bad news, so the disappointment will lessen with time. READING THE SIGNS Back in the day, breeders expected a dependable brood bitch to con- ceive easily, whelp without problems, and nurse her litters happily. Mod- ern science has achieved wondrous things in terms of getting bitches impregnated and saving puppies through C-sections, but those achieve- ments have come at the expense of sluggish stud dogs and bitches with lazy uteruses. To move heaven and earth to get a bitch to conceive, then section her for a litter of one, and keep the puppy out of sentiment—or to recoup expenses—no matter its quality, is not the way to advance your breeding program. Mother Nature is telling you this girl was not cut out to be a brood bitch. The old-timers would place such a bitch in a pet home without thinking twice. Today, many breeders would keep on keeping on, spending tens of thousands of dollars to get her bred. Leas- ing a proven brood bitch would save you years of time and pots of money, but the decision is, of course, a personal, emotional one. CUTTING YOUR LOSSES No one sets out to breed a so-so litter. But even a litter that was years in the planning and looked like solid gold on paper can produce less-than-stellar results in the whelping box. Even with running a few puppies on for months, wanting and hoping for them to improve won’t likely make it happen. Cut your losses, and let those companion and per- formance homes on your waiting list know that you have some special puppies for them. Not all breedings pan out as we would like them to. Disappointments are an inevitable part of the sport. Savor the highs, get through the lows, and always have a Plan B in your back pocket.
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MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING AND PLACING MBIS MBISS MRBS GCHG LANTANA’S TIME TO TALK AT BRADMAR CGC
HANDLED BY TERRI GALLE
# 1 BREED &
Owned by BARBARA EYMARD, MELINDA MARLER & SABRINA HEWITT
Bred by CAROLE ZIERIS
ALL BREED * *AKC stats as of 6/30/23
147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club BEST OF BREED WINNER
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TIBETAN SPANIEL
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ST. BERNARD
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It Takes a Village for newcomers to succeed...
BY WALTER SOMMERFELT
T he opportunities for obtaining AKC titles in a variety of ways seem to be expanding regularly. The evolution of the sport in Conformation, Obedi- ence, Agility, Field Trials, and a host of other types of competition now offers dog enthusiasts an unlimited number of events in which to compete and earn those coveted titles and designations. On any given day or weekend, the number of events being held across the country offers the exhibitors countless opportunities within a few hours’ drive of most Ameri- cans’ homes. Some of these are just one or two days on a weekend while others are part of clusters that provide as many as five days of competition at one given site. With the growth of these events, there is also an increase in the number of first-time exhibitors in the various forms of competition. These newcomers to our family are the
focus of this article. THE BEGINNING
In most cases, these “newbies” have obtained their puppy from a variety of sources. The lucky ones have obtained high-quality animals from reputable breeders who will provide them with continued mentoring as they make their way into the competition arena. Others will have obtained their puppies, or in some cases, older dogs, from news- paper ads, Internet searches, friends, commercial breeders, and many other sources. Many of these individuals have been drawn into the sport by seeing Westminster, the AKC National Championship, and several other AKC Conformation shows on TV. This group is attracted to the Conformation ring. At the same time, the exposure to the number of Performance and Field Events found on the TV screen has pulled many into the diversified opportunities available in those venues. GETTING STARTED Once these individuals find their areas of interest, many will start to search for more information as well as sources to start their journey. Some will find a local kennel club and will attend a meeting or two. Depending upon the club, they may or may not start a learning process to prepare them for competition. Some clubs only focus on Conformation, others strictly on Performance. Many clubs, just like my club, the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club, have developed and encouraged diversity in their membership to include dog lovers regardless of their area of interest. Kennel Clubs have a responsibility to assist and encourage these new people so that they can become not only an asset to the club but also a successful member of our dog family. Some clubs offer Conformation training classes, the AKC Puppy Star Program, as well as Obedience and introductions to other forms of competition. These classes are truly a wonderful way for the newbie to learn in a relaxed atmosphere, to not only pre- pare them for competition but also allow them to meet and make friends with others who are willing to share their expertise while also offering encouragement and support going forward.
“Kennel Clubs have a responsibility to assist and encourage these new people so that they can become not only an asset to the club but also a successful member of our dog family.”
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CALEB’S DEATHLY HALLOWS
MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNING
DPCA FINAL 2023 TOP 20 - #11* Thank you to Judge Mr. Andrew Ritter for recognizing Jax’s qualities.
Beautifully Presented by Kelly Lyn Marquis
Owned by Kristine Cannistra, Victor Cannistra & Laura Jones
Bred by Laura Jones & Bambi Libengood
*DPCA stats
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DOBERMAN PINSCHER
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• CURRENTLY THE #1 BITCH ALL BREED 2023 * • MULTI BIS WINNER AND MULTI-BISS WINNER • BEST OF BREED 2023 WESTMINSTER • SELECT BITCH 2022 WESTMINSTER • AWARD OF MERIT 2022 PAPILLON NATIONAL • BOS 2022 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP • PCA SILVER BUTTERFLY 2020 AND 2021
OWNED BY JENNIFER ABLE-JONES & JOHNWESLEY JONES BRED BY OKSANA PETROVA HANDLED BY CLINT & KAREN LIVINGSTON
*AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 6/30/23
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PAPILLON
OUR SINCEREST APPRECIATION AND THANK YOU TO ALL JUDGES WHO HAVE AWARDED ANABELLE.
PAP I LLON ALL-BREED* #3
MBIS MRBIS MBISS GCHG ANABELLE BEAUTIFUL
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“In most cases in the Performance Events, the quality and grooming of the exhibit is not as important as the training and the dog’s ability to compete and complete the task at hand.”
ON THE PERFORMANCE SIDE In most cases in the Performance Events, the quality and grooming of the exhibit is not as important as the training and the dog’s ability to compete and complete the task at hand. In these cases, again, just being kind, helpful, and encouraging will be greatly appreciated by the new exhibitor. After they compete, no matter if they were successful or not in their performance, make them feel welcome, and if needed, offer them advice or possibly guidance to encourage them to prepare for future events. THE CONFORMATION EVENTS As we all know, the majority of complaints come from the Con- formation exhibitors. In many of these complaints, the judges are the target, and at times the complaints can be brutal. Many newer exhibitors may have been told by their breeder or someone else that their dog is excellent, real show quality, and should finish easily. Ask anyone who has ever exhibited if they have ever seen a dog that has never lost. We all know multiple things enter into success or failure in the show ring. First is the judge. It is their ring and their job to sort through the exhibits placed in front of them on that day and select those that, in their opinion, best represent the Standard for the breed. Next, there is the quality of the competi- tion on that day and how well they are presented in the ring. The size of the ring, and if the show is indoors or outdoors, can also affect that day’s outcome. At the same time, it should be noted that judges can only choose from what is placed in front of them that day. In most cases, there are exhibits in the ring that are deserving of championship points and they are awarded. In some rarer instances, judges are faced with the dilemma of withholding Winners or Reserve or other awards because, in their opinion, the exhibits are not deserving of championship points on that day, When withholding, judges will usually (and hopefully with grace and empathy) explain why they are not awarding those exhibits on the day. I can tell you that this can be difficult for the
REAL COMPETITION When the newbie has made an entry into a show or trial, this is where our village of support is needed the most. Think back to the first time you showed up ringside for the first time. Were you prepared? Did you know how to get your armband, find your ring, follow the judging program, know how to stack and present your dog? Did you have the proper lead? If you were one of the fortunate ones who had a mentor or had found a kennel club or a training class to prepare you, other than being a little nervous you were excited and ready. On the other hand, if you were one of those who just blindly entered, you were probably overwhelmed by the experience. It is safe to say that at pretty much every show or event, some- one there is a newbie and it is their first show. Seasoned exhibitors, handlers, and judges can often tell that this person is a rookie. It is here where we all have a responsibility to help and encour- age these people. Do you walk over to the new person and intro- duce yourself and try to make them feel welcome? If you notice that they may have the wrong lead or collar, do you offer to help them? Or are you one of those people who is grateful for their entry because it helps the point scale for you? If you are the judge, you have a responsibility to be patient with the newcomer. Some exhibitors will tell you that it is their first show. Many are just nervous, so a kind word and some tips will help them get through the process. At the same time, in most cases, it is also the first real competition for the dog, and they may also be nervous, a little timid, or shy. As the judge, your demeanor in these cases may be the reason they continue or simply quit and give up because of a bad experience. QUALITY AND PREPARATION Getting ready for competition and getting into the ring are very important. On the other side of the coin is the evaluation and preparation for the ring. These are also major areas in which we all share a responsibility.
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Reddi
# 1 SILKY * Thank you judges MR. ROBERT E. HUTTON & MR. DANA CLINE
MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING MBISS GCHB CH TESSIER WYNTUK RED-E TO REIGN
CHIC #164841
Owned by MARILYN SOLVASON MARIBLU || SANDY MESMER TESSIER || ANGELA SMITH-TILOT BLACKRANGE Handled by ANGELA SMITH, Saginaw Michigan || Bred by SANDY MESMER & KAREN HUEY
*AKC all breed stats as of 6/30/23
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FOR NEWCOMERS TO SUCCEED, IT TAKES A VILLAGE
judge, and when I have had to do it I’ve tried to explain my reason- ing to the exhibitor. If, in my opinion, it is obvious that the dog probably will not improve, I encourage them to seek out reputable breeders in that particular breed to further evaluate the dog. I also tell them there are many other types of competition available to compete in if they wish or as something to do with the dog while they search for a true show specimen to exhibit in the future. In many cases, we as judges see numerous specimens that prob- ably should not be shown, but we have large enough classes that we award the points and breeds but don’t have the time or the oppor- tunity to speak with those individuals at the time. I recently judged a particular breed at a show where I had suffi- cient exhibits to give all of the awards to deserving dogs. However, in the course of my judging this breed, one particular exhibitor presented me with three exhibits that were undoubtedly the breed being judged, but their quality was extremely poor. Not having time at that moment to speak with the exhibitor, I continued with my judging. Later, while taking a photograph with one of that breed’s win- ners, I asked an exhibitor if anyone had taken the time to introduce themselves to the other exhibitor and possibly share a copy of the breed’s Illustrated Standard, which would be an excellent way to help the other exhibitor understand why they were losing. I said to this exhibitor that the other lady had entered three dogs for four days (so that was at least $400 in entries, plus her expenses), so she
was definitely interested in showing. I asked why no one had spo- ken to her and offer to help her acquire a show specimen by simply putting those monies toward a quality dog. She could continue with just one if she wanted to gain experience, but she was wasting her money and would most likely become discouraged and would probably walk away and never return to the show ring. In instances like this one, it is our responsibility to our sport— but especially to our breeds—to help these people so that they can succeed. Think about it. What if this person breeds any one of those three specimens… will she be helping or hurting the breed? Does she know about health testing? Does she understand the building blocks of successful breeding? If no one helps her, she will probably have future litters of the same quality, which is not improving the breed at all. IN CLOSING We are all a part of this great family of dog lovers and competi- tion enthusiasts. I hope we can all make it a part of our mission that whenever there’s an opportunity to assist a newcomer (or any other member of our dog family) with help and support, we will do it. Don’t be afraid to help someone because you fear that help- ing them may cause you a loss in the future. Giving your time, talent, and experience is just a way to pay it forward to ensure the success of our sport for the next generation and beyond. The added plus is how good you will feel for helping another in their quest for success.
International All Breed Canine Association, Inc. 2023 International Dog Show Calendar
International European-Style Dog Shows International Dog Shows & International All Breed Canine Association, Inc.
Jul 22 & 23 ....................... Dixon, CA Aug 5 & 6.....................Spokane, WA Aug 5 & 6....................Green Bay, WI Sep 2 & 3 ....................... Kokomo, IN Sep 5 & 6 (T&W) ............... Mobile, AL Sep 16 & 17 ................Brooksville, FL Oct 7 & 8......... Colorado Springs, CO Oct 7 & 8.................... Fort Worth, TX Oct 14 & 15 .................... Dayton, OH Oct 21 & 22................Ridgefield, WA Oct 28 & 29 ...................Raleigh, NC Nov 11 & 12 ............. Los Angeles, CA Nov 11 & 12 ............. Hutchinson, MN Nov 18 & 19...........Purina Farms, MO Dec 9 & 10 ............ Salt Lake City, UT AND MORE!!!
Jan 7 & 8 .......................Lynden, WA Jan 21 & 22...............Santa Rosa, CA Feb 11 & 12......................Atlanta, GA Feb 18 & 19 ..................... Tucson, AZ Feb 18 & 19 ......................... OKC, OK Feb 25 & 26................... Dayton, OH Mar 2 & 3 (Th&F)......... Pensacola, FL Mar 18 & 19................Ridgefield, WA Apr 22 & 23 ...............Brooksville, FL Apr 29 & 30 ............ Hutchinson, MN May 13 & 14 .................. Houston, TX May 27 & 28 .........Albuquerque, NM Jun 10 & 11..................... Ontario, CA Jun 17 & 18 ............... Enumclaw, WA Jun 23-25.............Purina Farms, MO Jun 24 & 25 ....................Atlanta, GA Jul 15 & 16 ......................Omaha, NE
• Written Critiques • International Titles • All Breed and Rare Breed
WHAT SETS IABCA SHOWS APART? IABCA accepts dogs from multiple other registries within the US and outside, with many of the participating dogs already champions of record with well-known registries. The majority are breeder/owner handled. We also see many rare breeds each weekend, often holding their own specialties within our shows. WHY SHOW AT AN IABCA SHOW? • All Dogs receive WRITTEN CRITIQUES from judges. • Relaxed & friendly atmosphere. Talk to the judges, ask questions. • International IABCA Titles with judges licensed from and experience in multiple countries (USA, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Sweden, Germany, and more). • Dogs are judged individually to the breed standard for their title points, not against other dogs (dogs can earn titles even if they are the only dog in the show of their breed). • Two or three judge panel selects each Best in Show category. • Registered and pedigreed companions (altered dogs) and veterans are welcome to participate and have their own ribbons in the Best In Show competitions at the end of every show day.
IABCA – International Dog Shows 4742 Liberty Road S #159 Salem, Oregon 97302-5037 Phone: (503) 316-9860 Fax: (859) 406-4608 Website: www.iabca.com Email: info@iabca.com
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*Stats as of June 30, 2023
Breeder Owner Handled by Niki Higgins
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BRASS LITE Sussex Spaniels PROUDLY OWNED BY KATIE TUTTLE 4422 PEET ST., MIDDLEPORT, NY 14105 CELL: 716-863-5979
LANDLINE: 716-735-3161 BRASSLITE3@AOL.COM
WWW.BRASSLITEARABIANS.COM BRONZE AKC BREEDER OF MERIT
OWNED BY MICHELLE SMITH WOLCOTT & LESTER WOLCOTT
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SPANIEL (SUSSEX)
*AKC STATS AS OF 6/30/23
THANK YOU JUDGE MR. MIKE JACKMAN
#2 BREED * #3 ALL BREED *
BRASS LITE’S ONLY THE GOOD SPY YOUNG GCHG LABERRY DEPECH MODE x CH BRASS LITE’S KEEP PRETTY GIRL SWAG SILVER GRAND CHAMPION FRANNY
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Best in Show Winner, Multiple Group Winner SUZU
BIS BVISS GCHG CH BRIAR N SUZU HEY YOU GET OFF OF MY CLOUD CD RI BN CGC TN Co-owned by Susan Nakamura and Eliza Lindsay Bred by Crystal Ashe and Haven Del Veccia
DOB 8/09/2012 Thank you Judge Olga Evelyn who found Lucy after 10 years
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VIZSLA
Multiple Group Winning, Multiple Group Placing
MBISS GCHG CH SUZU & SHANNON’S EVIVVA’LA VIE EN ROSE JH DOB 12/27/2017
Bred by and co-owned by Susan Nakamura and Patricia Crowley Special thank you to Tuni Conti and Joanne Thibault for their expert handling and care.
Thank you Judges Tad Walden & Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott.
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*AKC STATS AS OF 6/30/23 RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them “ – Walt Disney
BLEECKER MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW OWNER HANDLED and MULTIPLE HOUND GROUP PLACING
Sally and
MBISOH GCHS CH WALKER’S PURE JOY ON BLEECKER STREET JC ACT1 TKI CGC
Bred & Owned by: WALKER RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS / AKC Breeder of Merit Sally Fineburg & Shana Owen DVM & Stacey Fineburg sfineburg@gmail.com
Katie Gochev DESIGN
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
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LINES FROM LINDA
BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLIES AND MORE MAKING MEMORIES IN CONNECTICUT W hen my brother Roy Ayers, Jr., learned I would be judging the Hart- ford-Springfield Collie Specialty in late April, he jumped on a plane escaping the drama of Washington, DC, to spend a “Brother-Sister” weekend with me. We are extremely close and he would enjoy the
opportunity to see old friends and a quality entry of Collies! My parents always said Roy teethed on Collie ears. We were excited! Put us together with a bunch of the breed we grew up with and we’re like kids again! It is hard for us to understand today’s world of youngsters who don’t know about Lassie! The fun and successful Connecticut Specialty Weekend shows were hosted by three Collie Specialty Clubs, Tri County Collie Breeders Association of New York, Collie Club of Connecticut, and Hartford-Springfield Collie Club. Jackie Caruso, one of our Collie world’s great contributors both as a breeder (Devin- wood Collies) and AKC Judge serves as Secretary for two of the clubs, Tri County Collie Breeders Association of New York and the Collie Club of Connecticut. Jackie shared with me the background of how these clubs came together to put on such a fantastic weekend of shows:
TRI COUNTY COLLIE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK
Left to right: Ann Marie Ely, Sally Futh, Jackie DeCinque, Dianne Burke, Helen Campbell, Mary Lange, and Ginny Cuneo
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LINES FROM LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLIES AND MORE: MAKING MEMORIES IN CONNECTICUT
Mary Lange and Jackie Caruso working hard to set up for the four Collie Specialty weekend.
The future
“In good weather or bad, this is an event held every year at Stony Hill Pre- serve, Bethel, Connecticut. It was a day filled with beautiful dogs competing for championship points and breed wins, visiting with old friends who come from near and far and watching our experienced judges judge the dogs. We were fortunate this year to have distinguished judges Jeffrey Silverman Presley, Harry ‘Butch’ Schulman, Linda Ayers Turner Knorr and Joy Brewster. The clubs offer ringside mentoring for anyone interested in learning more about Collies and mentoring for judges who aspire to judge Collies. The decision to come to Stony Hill is the idea of Mary Lange (Gemstone Collies and Great Danes), President of the Hartford-Springfield Collie Club, me representing both Tri County Collie Breeders Association of New York and the Collie Club of Connecticut. Previous to the shows held at Stony Hill Preserve, two of the clubs, Collie Club of Connecticut and Hartford-Springfield Collie Club, held their shows at hotels in several different locations in Connecticut in February. Tri County held two shows in one day at the beautiful Sunnyfield Farm in Bedford, New York. Times change, hotel prices were becoming cost prohibitive, weather in Febru- ary can be unpredictable with several years of major snowstorms, entries were declining, club workers were decreasing… all of these led to a decision to change the venue of the show for the two Connecticut clubs. For Tri County, which was held at a horse farm, there was a very rainy April and the fields were sodden and no animals or cars could go onto the property. The three clubs had to adapt to all
of the changes. I had attended some Farmers Markets at Stony Hill and thought “this would be a great place for a dog show.” I saw a sign that said it was available for event rentals and found out that there were many agricultural and animal related events held there. In 2015, it was decided to hold the one show in February and experiment with a second show at Stony Hill outside in October. The three clubs banded together for the October event at Stony Hill. The October show was a huge success. Collies look their best and show their best outside. Their effortless movement is really highlighted as they gait through the grassy fields. Their colors are accentuated in the sun against the green grass. The Mission of Stony Hill Preserve is the preser- vation of open space and buildings for community use and education. They welcome our dog shows and other animal-related events. It is a beautiful, spacious property with level fields perfect for dog shows. There is also a pavilion that people can use in case of inclem- ent weather and a building that can also be utilized for cooking for an event or to hold seminars or gatherings.
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GREAT DANE
*AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 6/30/23
LINES FROM LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLIES AND MORE: MAKING MEMORIES IN CONNECTICUT
Jackie and Ron Caruso
In these days of declining member- ships at specialty clubs, it was essential that the three clubs work together to put on the event and they all work beautifully together. Everyone has their jobs to do. We get outside help for stewarding and our show secretary. This year we had help from a local 4-H group leadership program, Dogs Rule of Fairfield County led by Alli- son Rogers. They helped unload cars and set up tables and helped display the rib- bons and trophies and they also brought homemade dog treats and toys for sale to the spectators and exhibitors. Hartford-Springfield Collie Club had tables set up with all kinds of books and Collie memorabilia for sale with all pro- ceeds going to dog related charities. Mary Lange prepares delicious lunches for the judges and exhibitors. The show has a festival atmosphere with everyone enjoying the dogs, the food, and all the extras along with watching judging and learning. The Connecticut Specialty weekend has become a ‘must attend’ event. It is a great example of how clubs adapted to changing times to make the indepen- dent specialty shows work.”
Left to right: Jackie Caruso, Sally and Bob Futh, Linda Ayers Turner Knorr, and Roy Ayers Jr.
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*AKC STATS AS OF 6/30/23
DECADES OF EXCELLENCE IN CHINESE CRESTEDS 4 GENERATIONS OF EDELWEISS DOGS Edelweiss Kennels
Jackson
Dottie
Oopsie
GROUP WINNING, TOP 10 GCHB VIVA GIMME ONE MORE CHANTZ
CH EDELWEISS GAMBLING POLKA DOT BLUES
CH EDELWEISS MISS JACKSON IF YOU PLEASE
Sassy
Joey
Smokey
CH EDELWEISS 1 FISH 2 FISH RED FISH BLUE FISH
GCH EDELWEISS BIG SHOES TO FILL
CH EDELWEISS FIRE IN THE SKY
Hella
Kate
Jiggy
CH EDELWEISS ONE LESS EVERY DAY
CH EDELWEISS ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR PINK
MULTI TOP 20 GCHS EDELWEISS 1.21 JIGGAWATTS
Whitey
King
Zilla
CH EDELWEISS WHITE BOYS CAN’T JUMP
MULTI GROUP WINNING EDELWEISS DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM
MULTI GROUP PLACING GCHB EDEL- WEISS I’LL TAKE MANHATTAN
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CHINESE CRESTED
Top 2023 * 10
MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING GCHS EDELWEISS Sting Like A Bee
bred & owned by KATHY KNOLES exclusively handled by CHRISTA COOK assisted by MARINA ROSE
Heidi
Slash
CH EDELWEISS FOR A GOOD TIME CALL
CH EDELWEISS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Malcolm
Pete
TOP 5 2023 *
CH EDELWEISS HOW DO YOU GET YOUR MONEY HONEY
MULTI GROUP PLACING GCHS EDEL- WEISS HEY LITTLE SISTER SHOTGUN
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*AKC Stats as of 6/30/23
LINES FROM LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLIES AND MORE: MAKING MEMORIES IN CONNECTICUT
It is impossible to name individually all of those people responsible for this “always remember” weekend, but I do want to shout many thanks to the officers of each club: Tri County Collie Breeders Association of New York, President Terrie Jositas, Vice President Mary Valentine, Treasurer Ron Caruso, Secretary Jackie Caruso, Show Chairman Carol Schaper… Collie Club of Connecticut, President Robert Futh, 1st Vice President Judy Hayward, Treasurer Ron Caruso, Secretary Jackie Caruso, Show Chairman Mary Santarcangelo… Hartford-Springfield Collie Club, Pres- ident and Show Chairman Mary Lange, Vice President Allison Harvey, Treasurer Ann-Marie Ely, Secretary Helen Campbell. Two and a half days of perfect weather was a true blessing for an out- door spring show. It was a good thing I came prepared as my half day of judging was the one time it rained. One of the highlights of the weekend was working with my Ring Steward Darci Brown. Setting aside all proper ring procedure, we worked together to keep the dogs dry under the tent while I stepped out into the rain. None of that dampened the spirits of the exhibitors as Darcy and I created rainbows in colors of purple and gold!!!
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