The big day had arrived for all of us. Hours of planning and preparation for the BFCC Specialty committee would be based on the day's success.
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August 31, 2011
It was now Friday morning and we had to be ring ready for 8:30 am. We were still "reeling" from our BIS win the day before and our victory celebrations that night. We celebrated at Mona Lisa restaurant ,where the propriotor Alfina Grande treated us to a bottle of champaign ! Sweeps were on first where Deedee placed 2nd and Gracie placed 3rd in the 12 - 18 month class. Then onto the Specialty. Veteran dog , CH. Dalnavert's Summer Jet Stream "Jet" enjoyed his return to the show ring; Specials Am/Can CH. Risgae's Hershey's Kisses of Dalnavert-Luvit "Hugs" , Am/Can CH.
August 31, 2011
This would be the first day of the All Breed Show. Due to the Specialty, entries had large numbers, competitors/entries had come from Texas , Georgia , Virginia , Michigan , Wisconsin, Quebec , Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. It was exciting to see so many quality specimans of the breed. Brian and I , Linda and Marilyn, were excited to see Chrystal and Lex "in action" in the ring. The four of us would be together for the first time to watch Lex. Our afternoon began with winning Best of Breed, then to our delight a GROUP 1st win under Wendy Maisey.
August 31, 2011
After months of preparation, the MCA shows and the 18th National BFCC Specialty had finally arrived.
August 30, 2011
Swift Current presented us with another champion. "DeeDee" CH. Luvit's Dalnavert Double Destiny finished her championship on the Saturday taking the WF points at both shows plus a Best of Breed and a GROUP 4th. Then on the Sunday , as a Special , DeeDee won another BB and a GROUP 4th. Deedee was beautifully shown by Carolyne.
August 30, 2011
Since both Deedee and Gracie did not finish their championships , Carolyne and I decided that we would attend the Swift Current Shows ( 6 shows in 3 days). A road trip was in order ! With a 4 lane highway, well behaved dogs and a great driver - Carolyne, this 8 hour trip from Brandon was going to be a manageable one. We had success!
August 30, 2011
Deedee won WF on the Friday and the Sunday for 2 more points towards her championship.
August 07, 2011
We are very excited about our "new" look. Our son Grant has been the webmaster of our former and current site. This site allows me to do all of my own editing any time I choose. Hopefully, I will be able to keep my news more up to date.
May 30, 2011
Tony proudly reports that his litter out of Julia Dickinson’s “DeeDee” (Balladair Kennels) is coming along nicely. Puppies are 6 weeks old. Also, his son “Taz” Dalnavert Luvit Rhett Butler is now 5 months old. He took a Best of Breed last month at the Sanction Match. Marie-Anne and Gary Shewchuk are the owners of this future champion! Watch for him at the BFCC National Specialty this August.
May 30, 2011
AM/CAN CH. Luvit’s A Rolex Yacht-Master at Dalnavert continues to impress the judges. He completed the Forest City Kennel Club show with a Group 3rd under Linda Millman after taking 2 Group 1sts. This past weekend, at the Ottawa Kennel Club Show, Lex added 2 Group 2nds and a Group 4th to his collection. A big thank you goes out to Judges Donna Conod, Ted Fahlgren and Rita Walker for recognizing our beautiful boy.