Show: Cascade Schipperke Club #1 Location: Olympia, WA Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 Judge: Mr J. Calvin Dykes Dog: GCHB Telstar N Ebony Sand’s Starlord Handler: Lisa Haines Owner: L Haines & B Burke Breeder: L Haines & B Burke
Show: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of America Location: Perry, GA Date: Friday & Saturday, April 14-15, 2023 Judge: Mr. Jason Hoke & Mrs. Debra Thornton Dog Reg: GCH Sidekicks Secret Weapon [Dog] Breed: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Handler: Jodi Paquette Owner: B Humphrey, L Green, J Garcini & E Jesseman
Show: Parson Russell Terrier Association of America Location: Perry, GA Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023 Judge: Philip R. Briasco Dog: GCH Shasta N Hi Desert Tucker’s Song Handler: Jody Paquette Owner: D Tschida Breeder: R Benavides & S Bailey
These days the phrase “alphabet soup” is tossed around to refer to dogs sporting a list of titles that even experienced dog people may not understand. Some titles are truly hard-earned designations of extreme talent, while others may be fun afternoon pastimes. None should be denigrated as “just titles” but some are harder to get than others, and appreciating that should make you less likely to accuse owners of being “title-seekers.” After all, isn’t anyone who wants a CH in front of their dog’s name or a UDX behind it a title-seeker? Or for that matter, a BIS or HIT?
Show: Australian Cattle Dog Club of America Regional Location: Perry, GA Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023 Judge: Mr. Kim Griffith Dog: GCHS Vocalist Di Monte Tonico Di Monte Tonico Handler: Brendan Coleman Owner: N & H Ritchie Breeder: F Bianchi
Show: Lebanon County Kennel Club NOHS Location: Harrisburg, PA Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 Judge: David Bolus Dog: GCH Ruthven The Importance of Being Ernestine Breed: Russell Terrier Handler: Katherine Wright Owner: K Wright & E White Fineburg Breeder: K & E Wright
Show: Parson Russell Terrier Association of America Location: Perry, GA Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023 Judge: Jan Paulk Dog: GCHB Posey Canyon Classic Gidget Wears Shalimar BCAT Handler: Tricia Stanczyk Owner: R & T Stanczyk, J Johnston, J Pavlic & R England Breeder: T Stanczyk, J Johnston, C Burgasser & J Caulk
Show: Metropolitan Atlanta Samoyed Club Location: Perry, GA Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 Judge: Mary Ann Brocious Dog: GCHS Snowshoe’s True Colors Handler: Brendan Coleman Owner: H Galloway Breeder: H Galloway
By Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq./Mediator Last month’s column talked about contracts and asked the following four questions: 1.) Did you read the contract you entered into with your breeder, buyer, leaseholder, handler or even the show superintendent? 2.) If you read the contract, did you understand all the terms and responsibilities enumerated and required? 3.) [...]
Show: Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club Speciality Location: Harrisburg, PA Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023 Judge: Alfred J. Ferruggiaro Dog: GCHS SunDiata Tezeta’s T’ej Handler: Heather Kilmer Cruzate Owner: H Kilmer Cruzate Breeder: H Kilmer Cruzate & C Maxka
