The Canyon’s Cluster Dog show November 06-09 2020, was an amazing experience for me! Willow and Gavin were both showing, and being handled by me. Gavin had never been to a show yet due to the Covid-19 shutdown of the world. I accidentally entered him in Open Dogs class rather than the 12-18 months class, so he was competing against the more mature dogs. He behaved incredibly well! I was so proud of him. We showed all four days, did incredible, and had a great time. I am still learning so much every time I go in the ring. I am so thankful for the assistance, advice, and friendship from my fellow ACD lovers and competitors. Laurie Youman, Cherie Blossfield, & Brenda Adams were so supportive and helpful by offering a hand with going back into the ring for group, and handling tips and tricks to help me improve. Thank you SO MUCH for everything, I truly appreciate the mentoring, and friendship. My dear friend Kathy Lasiter was amazing for taking time off of work to come help me with the dogs, my stress, and transportation/camper to stay in at the show. I am so blessed and ever grateful for everyone, and the dogs. Mya attended the show so she could experience the chaos, crowds (at a safe social distance) and adventure. She was a good puppy, especially since Covid has kept her from being able to experience much outside of our own property. The most exciting news of all is that Gavin & Willow both won a 4 point major on Saturday! Awarded by judge Mr. Robert J. Shreve, whom was so incredible to show under. He has a gentle hand with the dogs and a fun and easy going personality. I truly enjoyed being in his ring. Thank you Judge for making this show such an incredible memory for me and my dogs. ❤️🐶 🤩 For the other days of the show Willow won First place in open bitches under Judge Raymond Filburn Jr., Winner‘s bitch, and Best of Winner’s on Saturday (for the 4 point major) under judge Mr. Robert J. Shreve, Reserve Winners Bitch by judge Cathy H Daugherty, and Winner’s Bitch & best of Winners on Monday by Judge William G. Daugherty! Mr. Daugherty was a true pleasure to show in his ring also. It was freezing and raining, but we all were smiling and having a good time. He told us all some stories, and it was a true pleasure to learn from him.
Gavin was also a rockstar all four days. He received second in Open dogs by judge Raymond Filburn Jr., Winners Dog & Best of WInner’s for a 4 point major with the crossover, thank you to Judge Mr. Robert J. Shreve. Sunday in the Canada Del Oro show he received fourth place from Judge Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty, and Winner’s dog on Monday by Judge Mr. William G Daugherty! I am over the moon with excitement for how incredible my dogs behaved and performed in Tuscon, Arizona. I will never forget this experience. Wish us luck as we head to Yuma, Arizona today on Thanksgiving weekend for another 4 day show. XOXO Jen
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