Show News

Mister - 12-18 Month Dog Class

December 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2009 - Jackson, MS

Mister received First Prize (Blue Ribbon) on the 10th - Judge James C. Briley); First Prize (Blue Ribbon) on the 11th - Judge Carl C. Yochum; Second Prize (Red Ribbon) on the 12th - Judge Judy English Murray; Second Prize (Red Ribbon) on the 13th of December, 2009 - Judge Janet Turnage Nahikian.

Mister - 9-12 Month Dog Class

November 7th & 8th, 2009 - Brooksville, FL

Mister received Second Prize (Red Ribbon) on his first day of showing on November 7th, 2009 under Judge Paula Hartinger.  On his second day of showing on November 8, 2009 Judge Loraine Boutwell
awarded him First Prize (Blue Ribbon), and Reserve Winners (Purple and White Ribbon).

Mister - 9-12 Month Dog Class

October 10th & 11th, 2009 - Lake City, FL

Mister and I attended the Suwannee Valley Show in Lake City, FL.  I would also like to thank Mrs. Ruth M. Prehn (Judge on Saturday, October 10, 2009).  Mister received First Prize (Blue Ribbon), Winners (Purple Ribbon), Best of Breed Puppy (Turquoise), and Best of Opposite Sex (Red & White Ribbon). I would like to also thank Mr. William Cunningham (Judge on Sunday, October 11, 2009).  Mister received First Prize (Blue Ribbon), Winners (Purple Ribbon), Best of Winners (Blue & White Ribbon), and Best of Breed (Purple and Gold Ribbon).  This show was held inside a metal/tin building for the toy breed and the remaining breeds were shown outside.  It was in the mid 90's and was a miserable experience as far as facilities go.

Mister - 9-12 Month Dog Class

September 12 & 13th, 2009 - Biloxi, MS

Mister and I had our first debut together at the Gulf Coast Classic in Biloxi, MS this past weekend.  This was my first time showing and I was so very nervous but loved every minute of it.  I still have a whole lot to learn but we can only get better (my man and I).

He was a dream to show and I thank Lee Cook of Firebrook Poms for giving me the opportunity to have such a beautiful, fun, and loving boy to show.  He is my dream come true.  I would also like to extend a much appreciated and warm thank you to Mr. Malcolm E. Moore (Judge on Saturday, September 12, 2009).  Mister received First Prize (Blue Ribbon), Winners (Purple Ribbon), Best of Winners (Blue & White Ribbon), and Best of Breed (Purple and Gold Ribbon). We had the honor of showing with some very stiff competition in the Group Competition (very exciting).  I would also like to extend my appreciation and a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Lee Canalizo (Judge on Sunday, September 13, 2009).  Mister received First Prize (Blue Ribbon), Winners (Purple Ribbon), Best of Winners (Blue & White Ribbon), and Best of Opposite Sex (Red & White Ribbon).  We had a superb weekend together.  I would like to thank Danielle for taking so many photographs of all the beautiful dogs at this show along with Mister and I.  She did an excellent job.  Yvonne, thank you for being there for support...it was most appreciated.  Thank you to all of my dear friends who had faith and confidence in Mister and I.  We love you all !!!  Below are pictures that were taken before, during, and after showing by Danielle.

September 11, 2009

September 12, 2009

Man....is he getting bored already or is he screaming for "help"?

Group Competition

September 13, 2009

THE END OF A VERY EXCITING WEEKEND !

For those of you who are not familiar with what the Ribbon colors mean:  Each dog that receives an award is given a ribbon by the judge.  The color of the ribbon indicates the type of award the dog has won.

BLUE - awarded for first place in any REGULAR class.  Also awarded to the winner of each GROUP competition, usually in the form of a "rosette".

RED - awarded for second place in each class.  Also awarded for second place in each GROUP competition, usually in the form of a "rosette".

YELLOW - awarded for third place in each class.  Also awarded for third place in each GROUP competition, usually in the form of a "rosette".

WHITE - awarded for fourth place in each class.  Also awarded for fourth place in each GROUP competition, usually in the form of a "rosette".

PURPLE - awarded to the winners of the WINNERS DOG and WINNERS BITCH classes.  Since these are the classes in which championship points are earned, these ribbons are highly coveted.

PURPLE and WHITE - awarded to the RESERVE WINNERS, that is,  the runners-up to the winner of the WINNERS DOG AND WINNERS BITCH class.

BLUE and WHITE - awarded to the dog that wins BEST of WINNERS, that is, the better of the WINNERS DOG and WINNERS BITCH winners.

PURPLE and GOLD - awarded to the dog judged "BEST of BREED" in each breed competition.  This is highly coveted because it allows advancement to the GROUP competition.

RED and WHITE - awarded to the BEST of OPPOSITE SEX.  This mean the best dog of the breed that is the opposite sex of the BEST of BREED winner.

RED, WHITE and BLUE - only one of these is awarded, at the end of each show.  It is given to the ultimate award winner, the BEST IN SHOW.