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Our Sincere Appreciation to Mr. Robert R. Frost for this Honor

Call Name: Cooper     Breed: Pharaoh Hound
Owned by: La Ree Drolet & Vickie L. Harris - AKC Breeder of Merit
Bred by: La Ree Drolet - AKC Breeder of Merit

Award: Best in Show
Judge: Mr. Robert R. Frost
Show: Western Hound Classic
Date: April 13, 2014

Sire: GCh. Shalimar Mercury Rising CGC
Dam: GCh. Shalimar Mia Al Khartoum
Handled by: La Ree Drolet
ShalimarPharaohHounds.com

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FCI/PR Jr./SICALAM Jr. 2012/Las Am. & Carib Jr./FCPR Pan. Am./AKC Grand Champion
America's Number One* French Bulldog Bitch
All Breed Best in Show Winner - Specialty Best in Show Winner
Reserve Best in Show Winner

Call Name: Freda     Breed: French Bulldog
Owned by: Patricia Hearst Shaw
Bred by: Patricia Hearst Shaw

Award: Back-to-Back Non-Sporting Group Firsts & Non-Sporting Group Seconds & Non-Sporting Group Third
Judge: Mrs. Alice M. Watkins (G1& G3) & Mrs. Rita Holloway (G1) &
Mr. Richard Camacho (G2) &
Mr. George L. Doerge (G2)
Show: Shenandoah Valley KC & Delaware County KC & Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association & Catoctin KC
Date: March 8-16, 2014 & April 5-21, 2014

Sire: GCh. Idefix De La Parure
Dam: Ch. Illustre De La Parure
Handled by: Jodi Longmire

*System/Date: 2013 All Breed System

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What a Great Weekend For Freedom!
Three Sporting Group Firsts, One Sporting Group Second, Two Reserve Bests in Show, and Best in Show!

Call Name: Freedom     Breed: Golden Retriever
Owned by: Toyomi Tsumura
Bred by: Patty Pace

Award: Three Sporting Group Firsts & One Sporting Group Second &
Two Reserve Bests in Show &
Best in Show
Judge: Dr. Anthony D. DiNardo (G1) & Mrs. Gloria Geringer (G2) &
Mrs. Jeannette McGinnis (G1) &
Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman (RBIS) & Mrs. Sheila DiNardo (RBIS & G1) &
Mr. Robert Widden (BIS)
Show: Conejo KC (1&2) & Angeles Canyon Dog Club (1&2)
Date: April 17 - 20, 2014

Sire: GCh. Rush Hill Run'N Amuck At Abelard OA OAJ AXP AJP NFP
Dam: Ch. Avalor Sandpiper Tickled Pink
Handled by: Bruce & Tara Schultz

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One of America's Top Shih Tzu*

Call Name: Aiden     Breed: Shih Tzu
Owned by: L. Sarah Lawrence & Donna M. Gerl
Bred by: Donna M. Gerl & L. Sarah Lawrence

Award: Eight Bests of Breed
Judge: Mr. Terry Stacey &
Mr. Luc Boileau & Mrs. Rosalind Kramer &. Mr. Frank T. Sabella &
Mr. Dana P. Cline &
Mrs. Peggy J. Hauck &
Mrs. Stephanie S. Hedgepath &
Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser
Show: Greater Daytona Dog Fanciers Assoc. (1 & 2) &
Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Assoc. (1 & 2) & Fort Lauderdale Dog Club (1 & 2) & Greater Orange Park DC & Heartland DC of Florida
Date: January 4-5, 2013 & March 8-16, 2014 & April 5, 2014

Sire: Ch. Krissy's Dream Lover
Dam: Ch. Wenshus Shes All That Peking
Handled by: L. Sarah Lawrence

*System/Date: CC Breed Standings 2/14

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#1 Vizsla Bitch - All Breed* & Breed* for 2013
Thank you to Judge Kenneth W. Clemons For This Honor

Call Name: Gaia     Breed: Vizsla
Owned by: Dr. Sylvia J. Kerr
Bred by: Dr. Sylvia J. Kerr - AKC Breeder of Merit & Nyircsaszari Vizslas

Award: Sporting Group Third
Judge: Mr. Kenneth W. Clemons
Show: Terry-All Kennel Club
Date: April 13, 2014

Sire: Ch. Mehagian's Sizzl'n Hot-N-Spicy CD MH
Dam: Ch. Nyircsaszari Igazanyag JH
Handled by: Diana Wilson

*System/Date: All Systems, 2013

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#1 In Breed Standings*
Our Sincere Appreciation to Judge Douglas R. Holloway Jr.
For This Honor

Call Name: Banshee     Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Owned by: Micheal Bitz

Award: Best of Breed
Judge: Douglas R. Holloway Jr.
Show: Westminster Kennel Club
Date: February 11, 2014

Sire: Ch. Carpi Diem's Optimus Prime
Dam: Saricadi
Handled by: Carol Herr

*System/Date: CC Breed Standings, 3/14

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Multiple BISS, Group, & Reserve BIS Winner
Our Sincere Appreciation to the Judges for Recognizing Outstanding Breed Type

Call Name: Fritz     Breed: Rottweiler
Owned by: Theron & Brenda Larroquette
Bred by: Patrice McAllan - AKC Breeder of Merit & Greg McAllan & Jacklyn Payne

Award: Best in Specialty Show &
Back-to-Back Working Group Seconds
Judge: Ms. Marjorie Martorella (BISS) & Mr. Roger R. Hartinger (G2) &
Mrs. Paula Hartinger (G2)
Show: Dogwood Rottweiler Club of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. &
San Jacinto KC
Date: April 5-13, 2014

Sire: Goldshield's The Intimidator
Dam: Ecko Ridge's Lady Takes A Chance V Von Wilhelms
Handled by: Chris Ann Moore
BigEasyRottweilers.com

*System/Date: CC Breed Standings 3/14

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