On Sunday, the German Shepherd Dog Fanciers of Northern California and the Golden State GSDC each held a sanctioned match - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. At the morning match, under judge Bob Ghigleri, Scherzar's Son of a Witch, aka Merlin, was shown for the first time in the 3-6 mo. puppy class. He stepped into the ring with his friend Amy Riley at the end of the leash and showed like he had done it all his life! He went on to win the class and go best male puppy. Then with Channing Sheets at the end of the leash, his sister, Scherzar's Wicked, Amber, gaited around ring and won her class and on to best female puppy. So then it was on to Best Puppy In Match. Brother and sister competing against each other...what could be better? Finally, Bob Ghigleri pointed to Merlin for Best Puppy and Amber for Best Opposite Puppy although I think it was a bit of a tough decision. :-) In the afternoon match, under judge David Fritche, Merlin again won his class and on to best male puppy and Amber won her class and on to best female puppy so once again, the judge had to decide between the brother and sister and this time the finger was pointed to Amber for Best Puppy in Match and Merlin for Best Opposite Puppy in Match. Thanks to Channing Sheets who showed both puppies in their class and to Theresa Royer who took Amber back in and went Best in Match Puppy with her. And yes -they both had competition and yes..........they are both SABLES! Thank you to both Bob Ghigleri and Dave Fritche for liking these kids so well and for your nice compliments on both of them. Thank you to Janice Staley for wanting to do this breeding. Thanks Tracy Radigan for training and loving these kids. The pups are out of Janice's sable bitch, Ch. Scherzar's Cinnamon Twist OFA Excellent (at age 6) and by Ch. Rohan's Reward TC, CGC, HT, CD, RE. CHIC. Merlin is owned by Janice Staley and myself and Amber is owned by Janice Staley & "yet to be determined" :-) It was a great day with sunny weather, good friends and dogs and a great pot luck/ BBQ celebrating Eric Norby's birthday. Watch for these kids with Art Sinclair once they are six months and ready to hit the big time. Kay Springer www.showboatgsd.com Home of Multi BISS & Multi Group Winning Ch. Rohan's Reward TC, CGC, HT, CD, RE, CHIC "Strider" - see the pups on my website ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================