What a great cluster of shows and what a way to start of the year
On Friday, January 7, 2011, Bindi went Best of Breed in her first outing of 2011. Thank you Judge Charles Trotter for this wonderful win. Bindi showed well the other days and was awarded Select points toward her Grand Championship title. 13 points down and 12 more to go.
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BROOKSVILLE WEEK-END
The huge cluster of shows in Brooksville are over and Finn and Bindi did just fine. On Saturday, the 15th, Finn took reserve and Bindi was Select bitch. On Sunday, Finn was not so lucky and took 3rd in his class, but Bindi went Best of Opposite. She is getting closer to that Grand Championship title.
On January 22, 2011, Bindi was Select bitch for her third and final major toward her Grand Champion title. Only 4 more points needed. Pepper also showed and she did very well. Happy puppy in the ring.
After the shows, we took them down to the pens and let them run a bit.
Bindi, Pepper and Ceci - all Cousins
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Westminster Kennel Club
What an amazing time we had in New York City. The drive was long, but so worth it. We made it to New Jersey Saturday and were able to spend time with our friends, Bob and Robin Avon. It was great to see them and their dogs, Bo and Harlow, again. Bindi even got to meet her brother, Rusty.
On Sunday, we made our way in to the city and got settled in the Hotel Pennsylvania. We checked out the "potty" room in the basement and were pleasantly surprised when both Esme and Bindi used the area. That was certainly going to make life easier.
Monday at the Garden was a madhouse. Benching was wild. People crowded in to see the dogs and ask questions. We had our crates near an aisle, but covered up so the girls could rest. They were not fazed at all by all the people milling around and the noise.
Show time started at 2:30 and it was well over an hour after that when Bindi and Esme hit the green carpet. Not Bindi's best performance, but Esme was an Award of Merit winner. Way to go, Esme!
This was a benched show, so we had to stay in the area until 8 pm. I was never so happy to leave someplace than when I left Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
We spent Tueday sightseeing anad then Wednesday we made our long journey home. Beau and Finn were sure glad to have us home!!
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WKC
Harlow and Bindi in the snow
Bindi and her brother, Rusty
At the Hotel Pennsylvania
At Madison Square Garden - in the benching area
Bindi and her breeder, Liz Henriquez
The Ridgebacks hit the green carpet
Grch Kimani's Sneak Preview - Devon. Award of Merit winner
Mafu - Ch. Kimani's Aires Above the Ground
Grch Invictus Nightmare Before Christmas - Best of Breed
Beau and Zero being looked at for BOB
The girls
Grch Kengali's Spirits R' Zoomin', FM
The girls
Ch. RFegal Tolerton's Luminara Unduli for Bindura
Esme - Award of Merit winner
Us in Times Square
Esme and Bindi in Midtown Manhattan
Lady Liberty
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND KENNEL CLUB
Bindi was Best of Breed on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Thank you Judge Charles Trotter for this honor and the second BOB win you have given our girl.
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Jupiter Dog Beach
Running on the sand
With her friends
Digging to get to the cooler sand
Headed for the water
SPLASH!!
And out she comes
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Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Assoc.
Bindi had a great showing the one day we showed her to Judge Jeffrey Pepper at the Palm Dog Fanciers Association. In a large entry, Bindi was Best of Opposite and got her last point to become an AKC Grand Champion. Thank you for this awesome win, Judge Pepper.
With this win. Bindi will qualify for Eukanuba. And, best of all, that show moves back to Orlando this year so we will definitely show her there!
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Ft. Lauderdale Kennel Club
Bindi was Best of Opposite both days at these shows. So proud of our new Grand Champion.
Bindi has a few weeks off and will be in the ring next up at the Orange Park Kennel Club shows in Elkton, FL
We also went to the Jupiter dog beach and Bindi had a blast!
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Greater Orange Park Kennel Club
Elkton, FL
What a week-end! On Saturday, Bindi was Best of Breed under Judge Jacqueline Stacy. Thank you Judge Stacy for this great win! And Sunday, Bindi went Best of Opposite under Judge Karin Ashe! Way to go girl!
Bindi will take this coming week off and Finn will go coursing in Altoona on the 16th and 17th.
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Zolfo Springs Shows
Back to Back Best of Opposite wins for Bindi. On Sunday, our friend, Cassandra Carpenter helped guide Bindi to her Best of Opposite win. Thanks Casey. Bet you can't wait to get back in the ring!
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FINN'S HUGE DAY
Finn finished his AKC championship in style with a 4 point major on May 1, 2011 at the Treasure Coast Kennel Club. Our boy won the Open Dog class on April 30, 2011 and we were very excited. But that was not his day. The next day sure was his day. Judge Dr. Robert Smith awarded Finn his last points - a 4 point major - and Finn now gets to retire from the ring and lay on the couch and chase the bunny whenever he can.
Way to go Big Boy.
Bindi had a great week-end, too. Best of Opposite on Saturday and then Select on Sunday. Bindi is ranked #25 in the Ridgebacks in Grand Champion points. Way to go Girl!
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PERRY, GEORGIA CLUSTER
Four days of shows in Perry, Georgia saw Bindi take Best of Opposite Sex all 4 days.
Bindi will take a month off and then show one day in Palmetto, Florida and then the next week in Orlando, Florida.
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St. Petersburg Dog Club
Select points for Bindi both days in Palmetto will keep her ranked in the Top 20 for Grand Champion points. Bindi's cousin, Pepper also showed well.
Bindi and Matt
Pepper ready for exam.
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PUTNAM COUNTY KENNEL CLUB
Stormville, NY
Best of Opposite both days at these New York shows. After the shows on Saturday, Bindi got to go hang out with her cousins, Indy, Jake and Louie, her Aunt Cadie and her daddy, Chewie.
HUDSON RIVER VALLEY HOUND ASSOCIATION
Chatham, NY
Bindi did awesome showing for her breeder, Liz Mansfield-Henriquez. Out a large entry of class dogs and specials, Bindi made tghe cut on Breed and then went Select to the Best of Breed winning bitch. Thank you Judge William Sahloff for this placement.
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HRVHA
Lookin' good
Movin'
Stacked up
On the move
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Bald Eagle Kennel Club
Lackawanna Kennel Club
Lackawanna Kennel Club
Bald Eagle Kennel Club
From New York, Bindi traveled to Bloomsburg, PA to 4 days of shows. On Day one, she went Select and on Day Two, was Best of Opposite. We met many new friends and had so much fun playing with doggie cousins, sisters and brothers and even momma (Bette) and grandma (Betsy).
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PA
Betsy - 9.5 years old
Ch. Dimond's Regal Best Bet
Bette - 6 years old
DC Regal's Full House of Tolerton, MC
Bindi - 2 years old. GCH Regal Tolerton's Luminara Unduli for Bindura
3 generations
Bald Eagle Kennel Club
Lackawanna Kennel Club
Some candids at the ice cream stand
Stacked up
Can't be serious all of the time!
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Danville Kennel Club
Greater Hickory Kennel Club
Carolina Kennel Club
Greensboro, NC
5 days of shows in Greensboro, NC and Bindi received 5 Best of Opposites and a Group 4 in the Owner Handler competition.
Bindi also received a Group 4 placement in the Owner Handler Competition on August 13, 2011
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9/10/11 Coursing
Bindi ready to go
Bindi and Strider
Flying
Finn in full stride
Finn, Tala and Esme
Finn is ready
He's off
Bindi's 2nd run
Go girl, go
Bindi
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GO DOGS GO!
Tally-Ho
Finn and Bindi hit the field on September 10, 2011 and did us proud. Bindi came in 3rd and Finn was 4th in a large field of 16 Ridgebacks. Bindi earned her first field points toward her Field Championship title. Next coursing will be October 22 and 23, 2011.
We did not course on Sunday, 9/11/11 due to the heat and humidity and the lateness of the start on Saturday.
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