At the Upper Marlboro KC show on July 3, “Sky”, *Ch* Salasana Blazin Arrow, won Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Of Breed for a 4 point major under Walter Sommerfelt, finishing her Championship!! Sky was handled to Winners by Dawn and then handled to Best Of Breed by her Junior buddy Alex. At the Catoctin KC show, Sky’s brother “Eagle”, Ch Salasana Double Arrow, won Best Of Breed under Carol Brown. In Juniors, the team of Alex and Eagle placed 3rd in the Open Senior class. They looked great and Eagle’s tail never stopped wagging. Sky and Eagle are owned by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archmbeault and Eagle is co-owned with Alexandra Bialozor.

“Gracy” has earned her first obedience title in great Flat-coat style, and is now SR Banquo’s Strikes Our Fancy JH WC *CD*. (Flat-coat style? That would be exmplified by the full 3-minute display of Gracy’s 180-degree-tail-wagging effort displayed during the down-stay exercise, offering cause for Sandy’s 3-minute say-a-little-prayer effort! “I’m looking for fun, Mom, so watch out!”) At the “Dog Owners” obedience trial at the Howard County Fairgrounds, on Sunday, March 14th, Sandy and Gracy earned their third novice leg for Gracy’s CD title. Of the 45 dogs competing in the class, Gracy’s score of 188.5 earned her a tie for a third-place tanding, and a run-off opportunity for a placement. Although they didn’t come away with a second ribbon, it was a great day!

“Zu”, Ch Victory’s Bravo Zulu CD SH *MX* AXJ WCX, earned his MX title on Saturday, March 13th at the Greater Louisville Training Club four day agility trial. Zu earned a total of 6 legs at the 4 day trial, 3 legs in standard and 3 in jumpers. Zu is owned by Chris and Kate Hutchinson and is trained and handled by Kate. Kate writes, “His effort at this trial was outstanding and it was a thrill to run with him!”

“Dina”, Ch SR Quillquest Dinamite JH WCX Can WC, went BOS at Westminster KC last Tuesday, Feb. 10th. Dina was handled, bred and owned by Gillian Impey, who writes, “You can see a picture of her on the MBF website infodog.com Westminster results. She will be getting her steak this week-end!!”

“Dino” and Scott earned their third Utility leg and the title UD! Dino now gets to go by Ch Blazin’s Carpe Diem *UD* SH WCX, HOF.

“Sunny”, Ransom’s Camden Sunshine *JH* (Labrador Retriever), owned by John and Sandy Bulger and Bernadette Brown, finished his Junior Hunter at the Palmetto Retriever Club test in Boykin, SC on December 6, 2003. Sunny (age 15 months) was handled by John and went 4 for 4 for the title, making it 5 for 5 the following day. On to learning blinds and steadiness for the try at SH. Tanner and Brook are proud of the little brother!

“Valley”, SR Allegro’s Free Valley Sunrise *CD* JH WC, finished her CD title as well as earning the Highest Scoring Flat Coated Retriever in Regular Classes award. Big congratulations to Valley and Penny Woodward!

*Ch* Bertschire Not Even A Mouse finished her title with a 5 point major taking Best of Winners under Judge Don Evans at the CRFCRC Supported Entry on November 22, 2003 at the Chesapeake Kennel Club show at Howard County Fairgrounds. “Mouse” was expertly handled by Cathy Reinhart and cheered on by owners Cheryl and Buzz Beach, big brother Cutter (CH Maplemanse Ruff and Trump CGC) at home, little sister Hannah (Homeport Passage to Riverwind) in the WB ring for the 6-9 month puppy bitch class, and all our FCR friends. What a way to finish!!!! It was a long road to the championship since Mouse MUCH preferred being handled by Cathy and Sandy Bulger rather than Cheryl. Mouse is co-owned by Donna Slavin. Mouse joined the Beach pack 18 months ago (thank you to Andrea Holsinger) and will be 3 years old on Christmas day. Her favorite activities are chasing tennis balls with Cutter, swimming in the South River, snacking, and sleeping in the king size bed with Mom and Dad and Cutter. Next on the agenda for Mouse are field training and obedience classes.

“Eagle”, Salasana Double Arrow, handled by Jr. Handler Alex Biolozer, won Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over a special for 2 points under Jan Krohne. This was Eagle’s first time in the 9-12 Puppy class and brings him to 14 points with both majors.

“Sky”, Salasana Blazin Arrow, handled by Dawn, won Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite for 1 point at the same show.

Eagle and Sky are owned and loved by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault!!

“Eagle”, Salasana Double Arrow, handled by Dawn, won Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 5 point major under breeder/judge Doug Windsor (Butterblac).