“Isabel” (Rowansgaard During Wind N Rain JH WC) had a fabulous week. Kathi writes, “Starting on August 12, 2005, she amazed all the Lab folks at the Labrador Retriever Club at the C&D Canal by JAMMING at their Derby! Judges Rex Bell and Don Driggers were very complimentary of the 20 month old FCR. Following her all-breed Derby debut, Is went WB, BW and BOB at the Talbot Kennel Club show in Easton, MD for a three-point major under Judge Nat Horn on August 20th. Both feats were accomplished under sweltering heat – she’s quite a little trooper!” Isabel is owner trained, handled and adored by really proud mom, Kathi Leonhardt.

Ch Bertschire’s Avalanche CD NA NAJ SH (“Brook”) earned her 1st Open JWW leg, and a 4th place! Brook was handled by her good friend, Vita Kencel, for her owners Sandy and John Bulger.

“Libby” – Ch Riversong’s Dream Catcher JH Am/Can WC – made her debut in the obedience ring at the BRDTC trial and earned her first CD leg! Janet writes, “We’re very proud of her for doing such a great job on her first time in the ring, and we look forward to more successes this fall!” Libby is loved, owned, trained and handled by Janet & Cary Ciarico.

“Faith”, Blazin’s Gardez La Foi, was handled to Winners Bitch on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and Reserve on Friday for a total of 8 points and 2 majors. Faith is owned, trained and loved by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault and handled by Dawn.

“Lexi“, Swallowsflight Coal Quite a Catch, took her first points . . . which also happened to be a 3 point major! Owner Cathie Newitt writes, “She was the youngest girl in the Open Bitch class, so this was a very gratifying owner-handler win.”

“Cosmo”, Ch SR SHR U-CDX U-AGI Blazin’s Back O’ The Moon UD JH AX NAP NJP WCX CGC TT VFCR2 HOF, was breeder/owner handled by Dawn Buttion on June 19 and owner handled by Melody Daniels on June 25-26 to Best of Breed at all 3 of these shows. Melody writes, “From a total of 5 shows since his 10th birthday this spring, Cosmo won 4 Bests of Breed and 1 Best of Opposite!”

“On March 5th, 2005, “Dancer” earned her Championship at the Maryland Sporting Dog show in LaPlata, MD under Judge Charles Olvis. She earned her WC at the FCRSA National in Broughton, GA on April 3rd, 2005, and on May 7th, 2005 she picked up her final leg for her JH title. She is now *Ch* Quillquest’s Leading Lady *JH* *WC* CGC.”
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“At the FCRSA National, “Valey”, SR Allegro’s Free Valley Sunrise CD JH WC CGC, won 1st place in Unsteady Singles A. That was one of the happiest days of my life! I’m so proud of her.”

“Faith”, Blazin’s Gardez La Foi, was handled to Winners Bitch on Saturday and Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, Best Of Breed on Sunday. She topped that off by winning a Sporting Group III on Sunday. Faith is owned, trained and loved by by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault and handled by Dawn.

“Reggae”, Ch SR TLC & Shalyn’s Rhythm O’ the Island CD *JH* OA OAJ WC VFCR1 CGC, earned her fourth and final leg for her Junior Hunter title! Sherri writes, “We are taking a break for the summer and hope to finish up her last AX leg and AXJ title and possibly her CDX in the fall before she is bred again.” Reggae is owned, trained and loved by Sherri Lilley.

10 year old “Cosmo”, Ch SR SHR U-CDX U-AGI Blazin’s Back O’ The Moon UD JH AX NAP NJP WCX CGC TT VFCR2 HOF, was owner handled by Melody to Best of Breed on Saturday and Best of Opposite on Sunday over other Group placing specials in entries of 15+, from the Veteran Dog class. Cosmo is owned by Melody Daniels and his breeders Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault.