Congratulations to the many of our clients that have shown at Westminster this week. The invitation to compete is an honor itself.
My favorite part of any show or sporting event is Youth or Junior Handlers as it is referred to in dog shows. This years winner for 1st place is the Eastern Shore's very own Zack Helmer, Easton, MD. In this event it is the handler that is being judged moreso than the dog. Zack showed a Petite Bassets Griffons Vendeen aka PBGV. The first time I heard this mentioned was at Salisbury Kennel Club when a handler told me what she was handling I thought for sure she said she had "heebie jeebies". Once I saw the dogs my first thought was the name is bigger than the dog. Beautiful was my second thought. Bear with me, I'm learning as fast as I can.
AM/Int CH Bendill's Wee Precious Perry received the Award of Merit in the Silky Terrier group. Owners/Breeders Mark Benson and James Dillman Handler Barbara Beissel PHA, AKC registered handler. Perry is now retired living a "dogs" life down in sunny Florida. I'm sure Mark and Jim will spoil him rotten if they can get him to leave his "mommy" Barbara. I've met the dog, his owner Mark and his handler Barbara. This little guy just loves her. I've seen him surrounded by folks, being showered with attention. Enter Barbara and Perry immediately focuses his attention on her. To say he adores her is an understatement. Perry's retirement is much deserved. His career show record is outstanding, far to long to list here, oodles and oodles of Best of Breed, and Group wins. This would account for him being America's #1 Silky Terrier and All Breed 2004, 2005, 2006. I'm proud to have met these fine people and their beautiful dog. I was also proud as well as caught off guard, when Mark was asked if he used Elite botanical pet care products, at the Salisbury Kennel Club Show and he pulled a bottle out of his bag. Thanks Mark, we appreciate the endorsement. .jpg)
CH Murphy Mason Midnight Rambler received the Award of Merit in the Bloodhound group. Owners Kathy Robertson & Kathryn Reid. Breeder Susan Powers. Handler Cassandra Williams of Salisbury, MD. He is ranked the #3 Bloodhound in the country. His litter mate CH Murphy's Continental Drift also won an Award of Merit. I'm sorry to admit I don't know much about this breed other than they are BIG. He is so big I have to wonder why Cassie doesn't just ride him around the ring instead of leading him. Could be because he is a dog and not a horse, that would be my guess. I would like to link to his record, I couldn't find him on Info Dog. 
Westminster is not the only show our clients are showing their dogs. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was held in Long Beach, CA this past December. A few of our clients dogs were invited to participate. CH Dawnwinds Masquerader is one. Marie Hammond is quite proud of her guy, he's done well for her this year. I hope she continues the success. Marie is also a great wealth of information when it comes to Silkies, and she doesn't mind sharing it, even with folks like me that admittedly don't know much about dogs.
Many breeds are using our products with great success, Cavaliers, Viszlas, Goldens, Silkies, Yorkies that I am aware. Of course there are many pet owners using the products as well stating how much they are very happy with the results they have achieved. I'll save that for another post. Take a peek at our showcase, if you don't see your dog there, send me a picture, I'll be happy to put it on the site.
Congratulations to all that endeavor to be the best.
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