While everyone was driving/flying home yesterday, Pablo and I drove north to the Northern New Jersey GSDC and their Specialty Show, Judge Mrs Terry DePietro, and showed Mr Johnny, who went WD and BOW for 3 points, thus becoming (pending AKC confirmation): CH Hawkin's Johnny D, breeder Neil Hawkins, Owners: Neil Hawkins and Pablo & Ileana Nogueras sire: Dexter dam: The Lovely Bihari's Diana It has been our great pleasure to step in and help guide Johnny to a much deserved championship. He is a dream to live with, a joy to train, and a credit to the breed. We couldn't be happier for Neil, and extremely grateful to George Berstler for loving this dog as much as we do. Thank You so much also to Benoit Champagne for stepping in to handle Johnny for BOB competition. Thanks for all the ring support, and all the compliments on Johnny. Now, if we can pry this dog from Neil, we are going herding....LOL This is Dexter's first Champion progeny, and 2 others are already started, and more coming up. I admit, showing the grand kids is a lot of fun. Dexter was in attendance, making sure Johnny paid attention. <G> And who is Dexter, you asked?? That would be: BISS GrCH 3x US SelEX 2x Can Sel Karizma's Cacique of Inquest, TC, HT, OFA, OVC, BIF, RMD, DM clear.......and waiting on his confirmation for his A O E....now that I have sent all the paperwork. Thanks Helen for all your assistance. To put our lives in perspective, my daughter pointed out that we drove 6 hours to double a dog. Yup, that's what we do...lol....however, because show people are THE BEST, Anibal brought us delicious puertorican food.......that and a Championship? Great trip!! Thanks Anibal! * Ileana * Love me, love my dogs. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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/ ============================================================================