Best of Winners!

Final three - BOB - Ch Stonewall's Fact or Fiction, Best of Winners - Alex and Best of Opposite with Judy


Greater Shelby Kennel Club Inc. (2)
10/16/2005

BELGIAN TERVUREN
JUDGE: Mr Nathaniel Horn
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs .
(Absent)
5 KINVARRA'S A LOT MORE ACTION. DN024959/01. 01/08/2003. BREEDER: Owner & Kathleen Matela. By Ch Monarch's Due South T'Windamyr CD-Ch Gallery's Don't Stop Me Now. OWNER: Cynthia R Davis. This dog won Friday and Saturday, finishing his CH.

BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Dogs .
1/W/BW
9 JUST-A-WYN SKID IN SIDEWAYS CGC. DN063577. 03/08/2004. BREEDER: Mary Lynn Wynieski. By Ch Sunset's Orion After Dark CDX AX AXJ-Ch Shumaker Hills Just-a-Wyn-e Pooh. OWNER: Patricia A Heisler.

BELGIAN TERVUREN, Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .
1
6 SILVER CLOUD LIGHTNING STRIKE. DN085872/06. 10/08/2004. BREEDER: Carolyn Mills. By Ch Wolfsong Dayton Des Loups-Missouri Haley's Comet. OWNER: Kristine Moser. AGENT: Frances Foster.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Bitches .
1/W/OS
8 KINVARRA'S BET ON BLACK. DN066713/02. 03/19/2004. BREEDER: Cynthia Davis. By Ch Stonewall's Gossip All You Want-Ch Gallerys Don't Stop Me Now. OWNER: Deanne M Helvering & Cynthia Davis.
2/R
10 MAJIC'S SONG OF THE SOUTH KINAVARRA. DN066713/04. 03/19/2004. BREEDER: Cynthia Davis. By Ch Stonewall's Gossip All You Want-Ch Gallery's Dont Stop Me Now. OWNER: C & D Vickers & R Chaffin & M Jensen.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Best of Breed Competition .
BB
7 CH STONEWALL'S FACT OR FICTION. DL782527/02. 04/14/1999. Dog. BREEDER: Vicki Havicon & Sallyann Comstock. By Ch Sanroyale's Walk On The Wild Side CD HICs-Ch Stonewall's Chantilly Lace. OWNER: Cynthia R Davis.

Dancer, Gwen and the judge, Mr Nathaniel Horn


SHAMROCK MAGICAL DANCER. DN053286/01. 12/08/2003. BREEDER: Brian E Murray & Gwenda K Murray. By Apollos Law-Shamrock Bac Jac Hanna. OWNER: Gwenda K Murray.

Sunday morning, Gwen showing Dancer (second in line)

Soccer anyone?

 

After the dog show, we went to Rebecca's soccer game. WoW, those gals do move! 

Dress your dog contest

 

We had fun watching the "dress your dog" contest. Timed, of course! 

Day 2 - RESERVE DOG.

Tupelo Kennel Club Inc.
10/15/2005

BELGIAN TERVUREN
JUDGE: Mrs Fay Dorval Haupt
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs .
1/W
5 KINVARRA'S A LOT MORE ACTION. DN024959/01. 01/08/2003. BREEDER: Owner & Kathleen Matela. By Ch Monarch's Due South T'Windamyr CD-Ch Gallery's Don't Stop Me Now. OWNER: Cynthia R Davis.

BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Dogs .
1/R
9 JUST-A-WYN SKID IN SIDEWAYS CGC. DN063577. 03/08/2004. BREEDER: Mary Lynn Wynieski. By Ch Sunset's Orion After Dark CDX AX AXJ-Ch Shumaker Hills Just-a-Wyn-e Pooh. OWNER: Patricia A Heisler.

BELGIAN TERVUREN, Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .
1/R
6 SILVER CLOUD LIGHTNING STRIKE. DN085872/06. 10/08/2004. BREEDER: Carolyn Mills. By Ch Wolfsong Dayton Des Loups-Missouri Haley's Comet. OWNER: Kristine Moser. AGENT: Frances Foster.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Bitches .
A
8 KINVARRA'S BET ON BLACK. DN066713/02. 03/19/2004. BREEDER: Cynthia Davis. By Ch Stonewall's Gossip All You Want-Ch Gallerys Don't Stop Me Now. OWNER: Deanne M Helvering & Cynthia Davis.
1/W/BW/OS
10 MAJIC'S SONG OF THE SOUTH KINAVARRA. DN066713/04. 03/19/2004. BREEDER: Cynthia Davis. By Ch Stonewall's Gossip All You Want-Ch Gallery's Dont Stop Me Now. OWNER: C & D Vickers & R Chaffin & M Jensen.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Best of Breed Competition .
BB
7 CH STONEWALL'S FACT OR FICTION. DL782527/02. 04/14/1999. Dog. BREEDER: Vicki Havicon & Sallyann Comstock. By Ch Sanroyale's Walk On The Wild Side CD HICs-Ch Stonewall's Chantilly Lace. OWNER: Cynthia R Davis.

Day 1 of Showcase - Reserve dog

 
 

Greater Shelby Kennel Club Inc. (1)
10/14/2005

BELGIAN TERVUREN
JUDGE: Ms Mary Anne Brocious
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs .
1/W
BBY/G4 5 KINVARRA'S A LOT MORE ACTION. DN024959/01. 01/08/2003. BREEDER: Owner & Kathleen Matela. By Ch Monarch's Due South T'Windamyr CD-Ch Gallery's Don't Stop Me Now. OWNER: Cynthia R Davis.

BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Dogs .
1/R
9 JUST-A-WYN SKID IN SIDEWAYS CGC. DN063577. 03/08/2004. BREEDER: Mary Lynn Wynieski. By Ch Sunset's Orion After Dark CDX AX AXJ-Ch Shumaker Hills Just-a-Wyn-e Pooh. OWNER: Patricia A Heisler.

BELGIAN TERVUREN, Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .
1/R
6 SILVER CLOUD LIGHTNING STRIKE. DN085872/06. 10/08/2004. BREEDER: Carolyn Mills. By Ch Wolfsong Dayton Des Loups-Missouri Haley's Comet. OWNER: Kristine Moser. AGENT: Frances Foster.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Bitches .
1/W/BW/OS
10 MAJIC'S SONG OF THE SOUTH KINAVARRA. DN066713/04. 03/19/2004. BREEDER: Cynthia Davis. By Ch Stonewall's Gossip All You Want-Ch Gallery's Dont Stop Me Now. OWNER: C & D Vickers & R Chaffin & M Jensen.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Best of Breed Competition .
BB
7 CH STONEWALL'S FACT OR FICTION. DL782527/02. 04/14/1999. Dog. BREEDER: Vicki Havicon & Sallyann Comstock. By Ch Sanroyale's Walk On The Wild Side CD HICs-Ch Stonewall's Chantilly Lace. OWNER: Cynthia R Davis.

Memphis St Jude Showcase this weekend

 
We had a great time at the Showcase this year. It is our favorite, because we get to see Rebecca and many friends! You can see Alex was very happy while waiting for show times. 

The Concert


When the house lights dimmed and the concert

was about to begin, the mother returned to

her seat and discovered that the child was missing
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights
focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.

In horror, the mother saw her little
boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out

"Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star."

At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and

whispered in the boy's ear,

"Don't quit.""Keep playing."

Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached

down with his left hand and began filling

in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached

around to the other side of the child,

and he added a running obbligato.

Together, the old master and the young novice

transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.

The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played.

Only the classic,

" Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

Perhaps that's the way it is with God.

What we can accomplish on
our own is hardly noteworthy.

We try our best, but the results aren't always

graceful flowing music. However, with the

hand of the Master, our life's

work can truly be beautiful.

The next time you set out to accomplish great feats,

listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the

Master, whispering in your ear,
"Don't quit." "Keep playing"

May you feel His arms around you and

know that His hands are there, helping you

turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces.

Remember, God doesn't seem to

call the equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.'
Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing this little message along.

May God bless you and be with you always!
and

remember ,
"Don't quit."

"Keep playing."

Time for the St Jude Showcase of Dogs! We hope to see all our friends again this year!

GAIT: taken from BelgL list
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:06:45 -0400

Subject: Re: Movement Picture
There is a judge education website put together by the American Belgian
Tervuren Club that is based on the AKC standard. It is located at
http://www.abtc.org/judges_ed/BreedType1.htm and does have info on gait and a photo. From my understanding, the rear foot should fall into a spot beside or nearly into the one the opposite front foot just left. There should be minimal lift off the ground of the front end, back end or body.
The topline from just behind the withers to the croup should remain
level/parallel to the ground. The head should be carried at an angle
less than 45 degrees from horizontal, the tail should be carried behind the
dog in a straight line and not to one side and not above the level of the
topline. The reach should be at least to but not beyond the nose and the
drive should allow someone standing behind the dog to see the pads of the
dog's feet but none of the top of the dogs foot.
That, in a nutshell, is some info I have gleaned from US and
European breeders over my nearly 20 years in the breed. There is some
discrepency as to whether the dogs legs are supposed to form a "V" when the
dog is moving at a faster gait. The AKC standard says yes, some European
breeders have said no. The front and rear legs should, of course, move
in line parallel with each other and, according to AKC (and Quentin LaHam,
the late noted movement "connisseur"), the area where the feet fall should
converge as the dog picks up speed so that the dog may even show a line of
tracks (i.e. in the snow, etc) that is a single line (single-tracking).
As I said, this is from my background in Belgian Tervuren and
observations in my efforts to paint, draw and design moving Belgians with
the correct gait and is based upon the AKC standard and breeders'
interpretations of it, although much of the info is from a noted European
breeder/judge. Of course there are reasons for each criterion and almost
all have to do with the general idea of covering the maximum amount of
ground with the least amount of effort (and stress to the joints, I might
add). There is so much involved in movement that it is very difficult to
tell much about it simply from one photograph.

Sandy Stealey in southeastern Ohio conbrio@belgians.com
Con Brio Belgian Tervuren and CanineWorks Art and Rescue

Alex saw his first horse, colt and mule today. He didn't pay much attention to the colt and mare at first, too busy running with three other dogs he had just met. He did take a few moments out to sniff the colt's butt through the fence. Go figure - he is a dog. Later, he tried to say hello to the mule, then barked at "Gracie" when she refused to react the way he wanted. This was not the best thing. He started to spook Gracie a bit, but eventually we got them both back where they belong. ;-) Next time we will make sure to have a long line on Alex to keep him away from the back end! I am just glad that little "Blue" did not take him down to the green pond!!

"Get that spot - THAT ONE!"

Sunday, Alex is on the lookout. Any second, his buddies Gregor and Finn will be seen on the sidewalk just to the right of his ear, two houses over. He just KNOWS!

18 MONTHS OLD

18 MONTHS OLD! Alex has finally reached the year and a half mark. He is gorgeous and fun as ever as he enters his teenage years. He still plays with the cat - daily/hourly/ceaselessly. Some things I doubt he will ever outgrow!

He retook the CGC exam a couple weeks ago at Queen City Dog Training Club. He passed, but the distractions were high - there was a golden doing frolicing comes in the next ring. Oh, how he wanted to play! Walking past the "crowd" or meeting the friendly dog were nothing compared to that!

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Alex can really pose, yes? I gave Alex a good brushing this weekend, so he went to the top of the yard to show it off. He is avidly watching the neighbors, I can't take credit for his pose. We did pass our second CGC this weekend. Not an easy task when there was a Golden doing long 'comes' that looked like LOTS of FUN in the next ring! Have a great Labor Day weekend - time to plan for that retirement!

Dogs in the city

There are no less than 7 dogs in the houses you can see here, plus a little female just past the far right and a weimereiner across the street. Who says dogs need country to be happy?

During a rest moment, Gregor decides he needs a little additional support from his friend, Alex.

Sunday - Tryst is laying in the sun, waiting for his favorite person to come and get him. I think he is ready for a very long nap! He did lots of running this week!

Tryst speeds by the cat on his way to somewhere, while Alex stops to spend a second with his littlest buddy.

All the shepherd dogs together - Finn with hose and the others trying to herd him to wherever. They found out that Finn will not be herded.

While Tryst was with us, Finn and Gregor's folks went off for the weekend. Now we were really going to have fun! See how good Tryst has gotten at jumping the rock walls!!

"We don't have to run ALL the time, do we?"

Things are slowing down now. Late afternoon and Alex is resting in the pool while Tryst watches from the shade above.

Here is Tryst - rolling just for the joy of it!

First one in front, then the other!

Finally! A dog he can run and dodge and chase and be chased by! Watching two Tervs run is really FUN!

Tryst is visiting us this week. Alex was not real happy when I brought a 'stranger' in the front door - but they have gone WAY past this now!

We are looking forward to going to our first Belgian Specialty next spring!

Alex is doing fine, even with the heat at 100 or so today. Of course, he is only outside for 10-20 minutes at a time. He loves the pool and the running hose.

Three for a nap

My three fur-kids, resting after a busy Saturday. There is something that keeps them close together. I was sitting near by, on the computer with them all within a couple feet. It is so funny to watch the dogs rest while the cat watches over them. Carlos is tired, but still heads up, he is afraid one of the others will want his Kong.

What a family shot!

Summer being what it is, we haven't posted much lately. Alex and I are in an Obedience I class at Queen City Dog Training Club. Alex is loving it, naturally. We have only been a few weeks and already you can see the dogs improving. We have made new friends and are having great fun!

Fresh garden pictures this weekend - great color! No wonder Alex likes to cut through the garden! I don't think this is where he found his bee, though. There is plenty of clover in the yard this year. That is the likeliest place.

Here's hoping you all had a grand and safe Independence Day! I went with friends Saturday night to a family party and fireworks. Sunday, we visited our neighbors for a grill out - complete with our best canine friends. Alex enjoyed hanging out with Gregor and Finn, as usual. Monday morning, he stepped on a bee or something and started limping. His paw swelled up so I soaked it in Epsom salts and gave him a benidryl. He seemed fine in the afternoon, but the limp kicked in again on Tuesday morning. Luckily, I was taking a vacation day. We visited Dr Liz - always fun for both of them (LOL) - and confirmed my sketchy diagnosis. I have tried to keep him quiet the rest of today and gave him more benidryl when we got home. It is so sad to see him limping around. At least I know it is not broken this time.

All the dogs are pretty tired tonight - besides Alex's bath (below), Finn and Gregor spent the weekend with us. By Sunday afternoon, all heads were LOW and bodies were pretty flat. Guess they played a bit much? We were outside ALL day today, pretty much from 7 am to 8:30 pm. Even I will go to bed early tonight. Back to work tomorrow!

Father's Day was sunny and breezy at our house. Alex got his first official bath today - in his blue pool. For all that he loves water, I think he likes to do it independently! LOL He is fluffy and adult looking, all brushed out.

Got a great shot of Kit's blue eyes, could not resist posting.

June 4 - the pool is open for the summer! Alex is thrilled. He is also very interested in where the water comes from. So much so, that when I turned it off (but just left the hose) he chewed the hose to find out where the water was. He was very disappointed when no more came out!

Butler County Dog Show, Hamilton OH

Do you remember Ace from the pond in March ? (see archives posted March 6-7) The boys got together again this weekend and after some adolescent posturing - can you say youthful testosterone? - they had a grand time chasing the girls and all round carrying on.

Gildy won Best of Breed for the Malinois both days!

Paris won Best of Breed (Belgian Tervuren) both days!


Cincinnati Kennel Club, Inc. - Sunday 05/29/05

BELGIAN TERVUREN
JUDGE: Mr. Jon R. Cole

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Dogs.
1/W/BW 9 FAKAISER'S JOKER. DN 10370601. 07-21-04
(3 Points) By Xoran Van De Hoge Laer - Fakaiser's Avila.
Owner: Patty Naulty., Elizabeth, IN 47117. Breeder: Bente Harlem & Dag Harlem.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. 12 to 18 Months Dogs.
1 21 JUST-A-WYN SKID IN SIDEWAYS. DN 06357704. 03-08-04
By Ch Sunset's Orion A - Ch ShumakerHills, Just-A-Wyn-E The Pooh.
Owner: Patricia Heisler., Cincinnati, OH 45204. Breeder: Mary Lynn Wyneiski.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Bred by Exhibitor Dogs.
1 11 ENORA A PERFECT HOLE IN ONE. DN 05710703. 11-17-03
By Ch Perfect Of The Two CD - Ch Klaar Altesse Victoria Secret CDX PT.
Owner: Patricia Borgo & James Borgo., Shelbyville, KY 40065. Breeder: Patricia & James Borgo.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Open Dogs.
3 7 BLAK JAK'S PIZARRO. DN 06426803. 12-30-03
By Lodi De La Prairie De La Sommerau - Ch Marguax De La Closerie De Yenda.
Owner: Tracy Pruss Karceski., Union, KY 41091. Breeder: Patty Naulty.
1/R 15 MONT CENIS BEAU GESTE NAJ. DL 89275209. 09-07-01
By Ch Acajou Et Chimay Gigolo - Ch Phenix's Sundance De Rue CDX NAJ OA.
Owner: Gail S Frazier & Thomas Frazier III., Louisville, KY 402071618. Breeder: Richard Ramler & Katherine McKenny & Violette Wilson.
2 19 MAXIMUM FIND SILVERTRACE. DN 09209001. 03-22-03
By Maximum Baiser D'Adieux - Debelisi Irrepressible.
Owner: Eddie Williams., Cincinnati, OH 45255. Breeder: Laura Maxim.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Bitches.
1/W 8 TOUJOURS JEUNE MYSTIC WIND. DN 08272805. 08-26-04
(1 Point) By Ch Cinema Sweet Tooth - Ch Magic's Brise Toujours Jeune.
Owner: John Clifton & Lori Keele., Lexington, KY 40503. Breeder: Ken Salerno & Vicki Salerno.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Open Bitches.
1/R 12 MONTAGE BEACH BLANKET BINGO HT. DL 90962302. 06-05-02
By Ch Neartic De Le Grande Lande - Ch Montage Jazz Singer PT.
Owner: Susan Geers-Meiners & Kathy Madden., Bethel, OH 45106. Breeder: Kathy Madden.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Best of Breed Competition.
OS 10 CH BLAK JAK'S OPIUM. DL 90621901. 01-13-02
By Ch Olim De La Tangi Morgane - Ch Margaux De La Closerie De Yenda. Bitch.
Owner: Patty Naulty., Elizabeth, IN 471178047. Breeder: Patty Naulty & Judith Lee Specht & Kathleen Zahs.
B 17 CH NICHA'S SOUPCON DE PARIS PT. LN 755274. 07-11-01
By Nicha Question De Charisme - Nicha Nova Une Etoile Est Nee. Dog.
Owner: Brooke Cole, Michele Gauvin., Park Hills, KY 41011. Breeder: Michele Gauvin.

If anyone ever asks, yes, FIVE Belgians CAN fit in a small yard and have lots of fun!!

First Crush!

Alex's first crush - "Gildy" a Belgian Malinois. Met at the Butler County Show this weekend in Hamilton Ohio.

"Aunt Susan" getting Alex ready for tomorrow. WOW, he looks more adult and professional already!

Getting ready for a puppy match at the Butler County Show - Memorial Day weekend. These 'regional' Belgian owners have been great to me and Alex.