Between your boy and Carolyn's, it is so heartening to hear good endings to abuse stories!! I haven't seen Carolyn's boy, but, I saw yours when you brought him back home. Way to go, Deb!! Give Angus an ear-rub from me! What a worthy champion he is!! Congrats to all who won, and especially who completed title requirements, this past weekend!! I had to sit home and keep the local Indian Casino busy amusing and enriching me! :-) :-) Paula Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International & American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor, 2010 #1 GSD in California, 2010 #1 Male GSD in the Country, 2010 #3 GSD in the Country, (AKC Stats), 1st male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion, 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: DOGSRLUV@xxxxxxx Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:06:19 EDT Subject: New Champion Angus!! We had a busy and fun weekend in Southern California. I am thrilled to share that my boy Mariner's Black Angus is now Champion!!! Joining his sister Ch. Mariner's Akaya. Sire : Utopia's Smooth as Ice Dam: Ch. Mariner's Aria D'Arte, ROM Breeders: Debra Kaser, Joyce Shelp & Cathleen Bennett Owner: Debra Kaser & Joyce Shelp Thank you to the judges this weekend Saturday at the GSDC of San Gabriel Valley Jennifer Root gave Angus Winners Dog and on Sunday at the GSDC of Los Angeles Frank Fasano also nodded to Angus for winners dog which gave him his Final points. And a Special thanks to Sheryl Brockett for her conditioning and training of this big BI Color dog who is a bit of a bull (Be careful what you name your dogs...LOL) and to Cindy Tellefsen who handled him for most of his points and Nancy McDonald for stepping in for one majors and JR Alcantara who also put on a few points . Sometimes it takes a village. Thanks for listening Debbie Kaser Mariner's Shepherds _www.marinershepherds.com_ (http://www.marinershepherds.com/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================