After the short trip to Bear, DE, we went to Berryville, VA, for the one day Bernese Mountain Dog of America National Specialty Trial. There were two sheep only trials in one day, and I brought Mazikeen and Fiddle to work! Mazikeen managed to finish her Advanced Herding A Course Title – AND her Australian … More Bernese Mountain Dog National Specialty Herding Trial
So, trying to chase that last major, we made a pit stop in Bear Delaware on Saturday for the Wilmington Kennel Club show! And Chunky did not disappoint, winning Best Opposite and picking up her last major (4 points) needed for her grand! Now we need 5 more points (and a chance to single out) … More Bear, DE
This weekend was the National Owner Handler Specialty Regional in Baltimore, which Mazikeen showed in, and won best of breed for 10 points under Ms. Rhonda Silveira! Chunky showed in the all breed show, and won Select and Best Opposite for more points toward her grand. Saturday 04/19/25 Ms. Kimberly Moshlak Chunky – Select Bitch … More Cherry Blossom Cluster
We dipped out of Harrisburg early so I could go to a Tracking seminar with Sam Adams and Mazikeen in the West Virginia Mountains. It was so much fun! I learned about scent pads, and how to get diverse experiences working their nose for treats in all sorts of locations. We did some short tracks … More Sam Adams Tracking Seminar
We stopped in Harrisburg for a few days before the tracking seminar Wednesday April 9, 2025 Judge: John Schoeneman Mazikeen – BOB/OHBOB – 1 Point Thursday April 10, 2025 Judge: Edy Dykstra Blum Mazikeen – Sel/OHBOB – 1 Point Also, Fiddle competed in Veterans and had the most wonderful time. Friday April 11, 2025 Judge … More Harrisburg, PA
I have worked with a lot of clinicians in the past, and some of these lessons are starting to sink into my skull. I am becoming much calmer in handling cattle and my dogs, however, I am still sort of in the way. So the entire goal of this clinic was to be far enough … More John Holman Clinic
March 8-9: Blue Ridge Herding Trial March 12-16: York, PA March 21-23: Edison, NJ March 27-30: Doswell, VA
A much better weekend for us in Doswell! I showed Sue each day, and Rory and Mazikeen as specials. Sue got his second major going opposite over specials, and the girls combine for 18 points. Thursday March 27, 2025 Judge: Lloyd Graser Rory: Select – 3 Points Sue: Reserve Winners Dog Friday March 28, 2025 … More Doswell, VA
This was not our weekend! We went to Edison, and I showed Chunky, Mazikeen, and Sue. Friday 3/21/25 Judge: Mr David J Kirkland Chunky – Nothing Saturday 3/22/25 Judge: Mrs Linda M Riedel Mazikeen – Nothing Sunday 3/23/25 Judge: Francisco Chapa Chunky – Nothing Sue – Reserve Winners Dog
At the York Kennel Club, I entered Sue in his very first big boy show! And had Mazikeen and Chunky entered on the off days. We wound up with his first major and a Bred By Group 4. Wednesday 3/12/25 Judge: Mary E Benedict Sue: Best Bred By Exhibitor, Reserve Winners Dog, Bred By Group … More York Kennel Club
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