Read about the 2000 FCRSA National Specialty held 5/13 – 5/21.

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to attend the Canadian Specialty this year and our dogs made it an extra special event for us! SR Aspengrove ADK Mr Prsonality CDX JH NA NAJ WC **Can WC** CGC “Bailey” made his conformation debut in Canada, showing in the veterans 7-8 class.  We were so proud when Bailey took 2nd place in his Sweepstakes class, and then took 2nd place in the regular veteran 7-8 male class as well!!! (only to be beaten by his very handsome brother Am/Can Ch Aspengrove Petersfield Micah JH WC NA owned by CRFCRC member Joyce Stewart).  Bailey also participated in the Parade of Veterans at the Specialty, and then topped his fun in the breed ring by easily earning his Can WC title!!

Little sister CH SR Rainbow Autumn’s First Frost JH WC **Can WC** CGC “Risa” also made us very proud by taking 3rd place from the large and competitive Open Bitch-Black class at the Specialty under English Judge Denise Jury!!  Then Risa had fun in the field adding the Can WC title to her accomplishments!!

Bailey and Risa are loved, owned, trained and handled by Cary and Janet Ciarico.

Since the Specialty where she achieved her first CD leg, Ubi completed the following: AM CD at Longshore/Sthport, Can CDX qualified 5 out of 6 shows in July and completed her Can JH the following week-end. She is now CH Quillquest Xuberance CD JH WC CAN CDX JH WC, with one AM CDX leg at this time.

Wags achieved her first Master leg at Syracuse! She is CH Quillquest Wendy’s Wagtail SH WC Can JH WCI.   She also finished her Can SH title in Sept at the Can Specialty. Wags was handled by Gillian for her SH title leg and by Jill for her Master leg

Gillian also handled the following dogs to new titles:

Winnie and Pip achieved their CD at the Springfield shows in June, both qualifying 4 days out of 4. Both Winnie and Pip are veterans. (Pip being 10 1/2. Winnie is 8).  Winnie is now AM/CAN CH Quillquest Phen’s Born to Win JH CD WCX Can JH WC.  Pip is now CH Quillquest Lickety Split JH CD WC Can JH WC. 

Dart, Faloncliffe Dark Delight JH WC CAN JH WCI, qualified for her WCI in Canada at the Specialty in Sept.

Dina, CH Quillquest Dinamite WC, achieved her WC at the PVGRC test in Sept. and also achieved the1st leg on her JH at Swamp in Nov.

Tar, AM/CAN CH ALMANZA WET or DRY at PRAIRIELIGHT WC CAN WCI JH achieved his WC at the PVGRC test in Sept.

Sparkle, Quillquest’s Salute to Chrys WC, achieved her WC at GSGRC in November at Collier’s Mills.

I think that’s everyone!  Good job, Gillian and the waggle!

“Risa” SR CH Rainbow Autumn’s First Frost JH WCX Can WC CGC and Janet are on a roll! They picked up their 2nd and 3rd Senior Hunter legs at the ACC test, making it 3 for 3!! What fun!! Risa is loved, owned, trained by Janet & Cary Ciarico “Vita” , CH Blazin’s Doppelbock WCX, qualified in Junior Hunter both days at this test.
“Dino” Ch Blazin’s Carpe Diem CD JH WCX, qualified in Senior Hunter on Saturday, 7/28. Dino and Vita are owned by Scott and Tina Borden, trained and handled by Scott. Now, break open the champagne for this one! With great pleasure, we announce that:
“Tanner” , Light-Foot’s Eclipse CD SH WCX FDX CGC, qualified in Senior Hunder both Saturday and Sunday to complete the Senior Hunter title. Tanner is owned by Sandy & John Bulger and handled by John.

“Dino” Ch Blazin’s Carpe Diem CD SH WCX qualified for his 4th and 5th Senior Hunter legs earning the title Senior Hunter. Dino is owned by Scott & Tina Borden and is trained and handled by Scott in the field. As an added thrill, this also qualifies Dino for the FCRSA Hall of Fame!

Raven has numerous BOB wins including: 4/20 at Old Dominion Kennel Club, 5/18 at Mattapponi Kennel Club, 5/24 at Va.Beach Kennel Club, 5/25 at Langley Kennel Club, 5/27 at Tidewater Kennel Club, 5/31 at Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Assoc., 6/1 at Huntington Valley KC. He is owned by Jane Brumley & Marion Butsavage.

Blazin’s Eternal Flame CD *NAJ*, “Prue”, was handled by Marty to her 3rd Novice Jumpers leg, perfect score, 4th place and her NAJ title!!! Prue is owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault.

Ch SR TLC & Shalyn’s Rhythm O’ The Island CD *NAP* CGC, “Reggae”, owned/trained by Sherri Lilley, earned her 2nd and 3rd Novice Standard Preferred legs for her NAP title, with a clean run and 2nd place, and 3rd place!! Sherri’s Lab Danser completed both her NAP and NJP titles with clean runs and placements!!!

“Cosmo” at 9.5 years continues to play show and obedience dog for fun, this fall winning Best of Breed at the Warrenton, Old Dominion and Mispillion KC shows, and placing in Veterans obedience both days at the Merrimac trials with scores averaging 190. Always owner handled, Ch SR SHR U-CDX U-AGI Blazin’s Back O’ The Moon UD JH AX NAP NJP WCX CGC TT HOF is ranked #13 FCR by Canine Chronicle for all dogs defeated year to date through Oct., and is ranked Pedigree #1 FCR Top Producer through Sept.! Cosmo is much loved by Melody Daniels, Cecelia Butler, Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault.

Ch. Flashback’s Sweet Talkin’ Guy CD RE JH WC CGC “Boone” owned by Melody Daniels and the late Sharon Rich, was 2 for 2 working on his NAJ title this fall, with first and second placements.   Then his owner/handler took a bad fall on the course and we are sidelined for the rest of the year.   Thank you CRFCRC friends for your support and good wishes; I should be walking again in January!

It was a fun weekend with Ch. Flashback’s Sweet Talkin’ Guy CD RE JH NAJ WC CGC “Boone” owned and handled by Melody Daniels.     On Friday he placed first and second with 99’s in his Rally classes for another RAE leg.   On Saturday he placed first in Working Dogs.    And on Sunday he won Best of Breed and made the cut in Group!   OMG!