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 March 24th, Gordie (CH Fwaggles Traically Hip) and I flew to Edison, NJ, for the American Manchester Terrier Club's 2011 National Specialty weekend. Gordie left Florida needing two points for his AKC Championship. He came home a Champion with a group placement and a suitcase full of rosettes and trophies. AMTC National Specialties draw entries from all over North America, and Gordie demonstrated once again that our wonderful pets are also consistently competitive on a national level.
Gordie's Weekend Accomplishments:
- Thursday 3/24: Winners Dog/ Best of Winner: Delaware Valley Manchester Terrier Club Independent Specialty & Grand Sweepstakes Winner under breeder/judge Mrs. Mary Wilson from the UK.
- Friday 3/25: Best of Opposite Sex: AMTC District III Specialty (first time in the ring as a 'Special')
- Saturday 3/26: Made the cut : AMTC National Specialty
- Sunday 3/27: Best of Variety: Delaware Valley Manchester Terrier Club supported entry under noted Breeder/Judge Mr. Rod Herner & Group 3 in a large, competitive Toy Group under Mrs. Barbara Keenan.
Gordie is currently ranked #5 in Breed points, and #3 in all-breed points as of March 31st. We plan to send him out as a special for the 2nd half of the year. More news on that will be forthcoming.
Beyond the show, it was a wonderful weekend, and we had a great time with our friends. I have to say a special thank you to Gordie's co-breeder, Amanda Kelly, and to Kim Marling who both showed Gordie to his wins. Amanda hadn't seen Gordie in 6 months, and Kimmy had never met Gordie before the sweepstakes Thursday nght. While I nearly froze to death waiting online outside Carlo's Bakery for 2 hours in Hoboken to see the "Cake Boss" it was well worth for the time spent with 'the girls.' |
You were expecting a very dignified show photo to accompany this very auspicious headline, right? While we are very proud of Effie and our other dogs' show accomplishments, it's important to remember that they are our very much beloved pets who enjoy a good roll in the grass as much as the next dog. That mischevious look is very real, by the way. Effie is a pistol - a true terrier. This photograph was taken on December 4th in our backyard, of course.