“Franklin”, Maple Manse Stayman Rules *FMX* CGC, owned, trained and handled by Janet Boss, earned his Flyball Master Excellent (10,000 points) title! He’s swiftly on his way to his next title, earning over 1000 points at that tournament, and over 900 at the next. He’s currently the #7 FCR in NAFA (North American Flyball Association).

“Freddie“, Athercroft Not For A Melon Bucks, owned by Ruth Marsh, had a good first weekend at the Baltimore dog shows! He took a 3 point major on Sunday, from the 6-9 puppy class!

“Salem”, Blazin’s History Repeats, picked up a 3 point major at her very 1st show!! Salem was handled by Marty to WB/BW/BOS. “Eagle”, Ch Salasana Double Arrow CGC, won BOB at the same show and at the Annapolis KC show the day before. Salem and Eagle are owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault.

The Canine Chronicle posted 2004 End of Year results and how exciting that Blazin has three dogs in the Top 20:

• “Eagle”, Ch Salasana Double Arrow CGC

  Eagle finished #13 All Breed and #9 Breed. Eagle is owned, trained and handled by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault.

• “Cosmo”, Ch Blazin’s Back O’ The Moon UD JH AX NAP NJP WCX HOF

  Veteran Cosmo finished #15 All Breed. He is also the #1 FCR top producer of Champions during 2004 (Dog News). Cosmo is owned by Melody Daniels, Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault and trained and handled by Melody.

• “Dino”, Ch Blazin’s Carpe Diem UD SH WCX HOF

  Veteran Dino finished #20 Breed coming out of retirement to win the CRFCRC Supported Entry!! Dino is owned by Scott and Tina Borden and handled by Scott.

“Reggae”, Ch SR TLC Shalyn’s Rhythm O’ The Island CD NA NAP NAJ WC CGC, earned her first Open Standard leg and second Open Jumpers leg, with two first place ribbons and no faults and the only dog qualifying in the 24″ jump height! Reggae is owned, loved, trained and handled by Sherri Lilley.

Janet Ciarico writes: “Our girl “Libby”, Riversong’s Dream Catcher Am/Can WC, continues her streak of ribbons earned in the field by earning her second Junior Hunter leg this weekend! That’s 2 JH legs, a Canadian WC title and American WC title all in 4 weeks time! We’re very proud of her and look forward to her continued hard work and success!” Libby is loved, owned, trained and handled by Janet and Cary Ciarico.

Tina Borden and “Vita”, Ch Blazin’s Doppelbock *UD* JH AX OAJ WCX, qualified for their third leg in Utility A to earn the UD title! He earned his second leg at Hyattsville DTC trial in Beltsville MD on Sept 19th, and his first leg was at Talbot KC on August 13th. Tina writes: “We’re so glad and relieved that the two years of training have paid off in this way. Vita is now eligible for the FCRSA *Hall of Fame*, that silly boy!”

“Zu”, Ch Victory’s Bravo Zulu CD SH MX *MXJ* WCX, earned his 10th MXJ leg finishing his MXJ title! A great run, handled by good friend Sue Drazek as Kate was unable to run. Zu is owned by Chris and Kate Hutchinson, trained and normally handled by Kate. He’s a heck of an agility competitor! Good job Buddy!

“Libby”, Riversong’s Dream Catcher, in her hunt test debut, earned her first Junior Hunter leg at the GPLC hunt test on Sunday the 29th. She showed great style, earning perfect scores (10s) on all marks and accolades from the judges. We expect to have alot of fun with this girl! Libby is owned, trained, handled and loved by Janet and Cary Ciarico.

“Shayla”, Shalyn’s Not Just a Pretty Face *CGC*, bred, owned and trained by Sherri Lilley, earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen title and passed the Therapy Dog International test, at 9 months old.

“Dancer”, Quillquest’s Leading Lady CGC, owner handled by Penny Woodward, took 1st place in the Senior Puppy Stakes! This was the benefit sponsered by Tidewater Retriever Club to raise money for a permanent retriever training and trailing ground here in VA. (Congratulations, Dancer!)