USRC Southeast Regionals 2009, hosted by Smokey Mountain Working Rottweiler Club

This clubs show is hosted in one of my favorite locations for a dog club. Deep in a valley of the Tennessee Mountains at the beautiful Cove Lake State Park. This show had entries of well over 140 dogs dominated by the puppy and youth classes. I really love doing this show and this year I invited a few extra newcomers along to experience this with me. Thank you to everyone for helping them, openly talking with them, and sharing that good old fashioned Rottweiler companionship that our breed is known for. Marissa Tambaco who owns Kaiya vom Drakkenfels was sent up as my co-pilot by her mom Lynn Murdocca who is owner of Lothar vom Drakkenfels. Marissa wanted to try out her "Kimmy training classes" herself and had a really good weekend with Kaiya winning SG in the tough 12-18 class and Lothar winning VP2 in the 6-9 class. Other owners who drove up to do some camping with their children and enjoy the sunshine also took home wins. Kevin Borkenhagen from Boca Raton who owns King vom Drakkenfels (Spartan) winning VP3 from a tough 12-18 class, and Humberto Fernandez from Pembroke Pines, Fl who owns Mona vom Drakkenfels won VP from 6-9 class. Our friends Joanna, Teena, Amy from Illinios drove down from von Mitternadt Rottweilers and of course our Quinn (vom Langenshof)and Dustin Davis both were there to cover dogs with wins from multiply classes for this event. I want to send congrats to all the lucky winners and owners for this event and to send a special Thank you to those who stepped in with doing a bit of running for me when I got just too tired. One was my very own girl Fara vom Beni who is very hard to keep up with when she runs. Fara is now the USRC SE Reg Select 2009! Congrats also to the other girls I was honored to show "Quantum" sent up by Eve and Manson Johnson of von Evmans Rottweilers who won the USRC SE Reg Siegerin 2009!

Here are results for the show overall: USRC Southeast Regional 2009

So everyone is wondering what the Dynamic Duo of Quinn and Damien are working on for the next great title? Take a peak:

CARTING!!! a true Drover dog....From Sch 1 to the harness. Go Quinn and Super dog!!

May is coming to a close but not before my owners have just a few more things to say about what they are doing out there. Here is the lastest from one of the Pups from the J-litter (Bea X Djuke). Grandma Kimmy is REALLY happy with this team. She has already started her in Obedience and doing GREAT.

"Hope all is well with you. Just thought I would give you an update on Jazz. Last night we went to a UKC match just down the road from me. I showed her and

ran or sorta ran for the first time in about a 2 years with all these knee surgeries. She won her class and then went on to win the group, I was shocked. She still has that

puppy prance and I want to play and of course just finishing the obedience class she wants to sit now. I was thrilled to have won the group!!! In the Best of Show I think she was the youngest dog there and she was all puppy by that time best in show rolled around. She looked at the judge and had that look on her face like I am going to lick you big time and then sat for him. We stacked her again but the body just kept wiggling now stop. On the down and back she pranced and was just having a grand old time. After the show I judge said he loves her attitude and that she was just having so much fun. Too bad I can't go back this morning, I have another dog I need to take to the vet around 10am but I will see what happens for the afternoon or tomorrows show. I will send along a couple of pictures from last weekend of Jazz playing in the yard with my nephew."

Take care

Tammy Bruns, Ohio

Her sister Jarci won AIRK National Best Puppy Last year so now her sister Jazz wanted to show off too...hehehe...Way to go girls!

UPDATE!! She took Back to Back Group 1 Placements!! GRATS TAMMY!!

vom Drakkenfels is proud to announce the O-litter has been born.

On May 23rd at 6:30 AM 6 little boys and 3 little girls blessed my life. Blondy is one of the toughest bitches I have met in my 20+ years in dogs when it comes to her babies. She basically has kept everyone OUT of her room and she will tell us soundly to keep the noise down. She is one of the most superior mothers I have ever met. I would like to send a special thank you to Manson Johnson who reminded me that 15 years ago females were not so pampered and assisted and Blondy is typical of that time. I want more like her. She loves them with her whole heart and is a clean and through mother. She has started to permit us into her room but do not touch. We are becoming well trained...hehehe... I will be leaving the tails on this litter as agreed with my stud owner. I will give them every chance at success on a worldwide basis. Thanks for letting me share.

When life is a downer

And things get pretty rough.

The best cure I can think of

Is to hug me a pup.

Their paws are so tiny

And breath sugar sweet

Life suddenly gets better

From just this tiny treat.

So Blondy my dearest,

Lets get over all this fuss,

‘cause that breath I’m awaiting

Can’t come soon enough!

Written by Lynn Murdocca (Thanks Lynn)

UKC All Bred show-Lakeland, Florida Florida Memorial Day Weekend

I am very proud to announce that Kara vom Drakkenfels is now a UKC Ch. at age of 1 year. Nancy Newton has competed with 3 of her dogs and got them finished now. Kaiya and her moms Marisa Tambico and Lynn Murdocca were both there and now she is also half way to her Championship. Kaiya and Lothar vom Drakkenfels later that afternoon also recieved thier CGC titles. I am very very proud of all of them. Congrats to Nancy on also finishing Ketelhaus' Money for Nothing (Cash) who she co-owns with Susan Lynch and her AKC Champion "ACE" is now proudly showing his second Championship title as well. What a wonderful weekend and I am happy to have the honor of being there to enjoy it with you all. Enjoy the pictures!

It is with a heavy heart that I bring sad news from my best friend Catherine Varidel.

"Elric was admitted to ICU Sunday night with pancreatitis, by Monday his pain was not controlled with injections and he had to be put on an IV drip of Morphine, ketamine, and Lidocaine. He was able to rest comfortably, however, lab work indicated renal and liver complications.
It is with a broken heart that I report that I said my last goodbye to Elric today at noon. All efforts made to restore kidney function failed and his labs were
indicating complete renal shut down. We had reached a point of no return and I did the only thing that I could.........send him to wait at the Bridge.

By all rights Elric should not have survived his battle with pyothorax last June, that was a miracle. Then to have had a reoccurrance in January (he was only given a few days to live), again he not only beat the odds of survival but went on to sire this beautiful litter of sons and daughters--his final miracle and greatest gift.
Elric was a hero in every way. From protecting me from drug crazed addicts, to saving me and my stepfather from a burning house, and his work as a therapy dog comforting the old and sick, his gentle love of children is legendary, he made friends where ever he went. If God had loaned me his palette I could not have painted a greater friend and partner. I have lost my best friend and truely a part of myself.
As Dr. Nations remarked he was a miracle dog"

Catherine Varidel
Sagenhaft Rottweilers

Sagenhaft's Elric V Drakkenfels, CGC, SD (Mobility Assistance) , RTD,
2006 ARC Good Samaritan, 2008 AKC ACE Nominee
VonEvman's Achtung Blackriesen, CGC, RTD (Jenna)
Sagenhaft's Excalibur Vom Drakkenfels, CGC, SDIT (Blade)
Natja v.d. Seigquelle, AD, BH, CGC

Godspeed Elric...Thank you for little Gryphon to comfort her and I will do what i can to take care of her for you.

Its not an easy time for any of us in the household but watching Cathy's strength right now during all of this should be an inspiration and hope to us all. She has been a blessing to me during my illness. The loss of my grandson has changed the house to a quiet one.

USRC 20th Anniversay Sieger show and ABST, LBST, BST 2009 with Judge Uwe Peterman ADRK

Before I start this I want to send special Thank you's out to everyone I had the pleasure to meet there and all the SUPER new faces of people who wanted to come and learn. Thanks to the HVRSK club for all your hard work and great detail into all the events. This event really gave us an open venue of fun, entertainment, good food, and plenty of vendors. We had a fantastic time up there. The best was the Dancing I didn't have my camera but I wish i did. What a wonderful evening of relaxation and good fun. All I can say is Go Jane and Nyk Go!!

The event started at the Thomas Bull Memorial park in Mongomery, NY with the Annual board meeting that is open to all USRC Membership with a meet and greet and forum to discuss the workings of this great club. Not a member...JOIN! Its worth is to be a part of the breed and to have a place to grow and learn. The discussion were open and lively with voting results to be posted to their forum soon. Congrats to Amanda Hoskinson on being elected to the Vice Presidency of the USRC. I'm sure that soon the club will be moving ahead strong with new members and member clubs across the country. At this time of BSL items that are attacking the ownership and future of our breed we need Unity to be the #1 focus.

Vom Drakkenfels team and I met up at the Judge's meet and greet the night before the first day of shows. It was a really nice casual event and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves greatly. I know that after driving 28 hours with my friend Denise we were both ready to head to bed... The dogs did WONDERFUL for the drive up. The first day of the shows were with the puppy classes and right off the start the pups didn't disappoint us. The whole weekend was the dogs giving us superstar performances and alot of very proud moms and dads cheering them on. Special congrats to Tony Sajewiez and his boy Eastlakes Leo vom Radelsfuhrer who not only won V2 in Sieger class but went on to take his ABST, Win the protection Tournament, and Win the USRC Universal Sieger!! I can not express enough happiness and pride in all the hard work and dedication this young time displayed on that field. Gave me goose bumps to watch. I have setup a picture display that will be posted for you to enjoy the events of the show.

Congrats to our owners of the following dogs:

1st place Balou vom Mariannenthal in 6-9 males owned by Jose Mendendez and shown by Hunter Lund, 4th place Lothar vom Drakkenfels owned by Lynn Murdocca and shown by Me. 1st place Hephaestus vom Lowenherzig in 9-12 males shown by Hunter Lund owned by Lauri and Craig Sanders. V1 18-24 and Nationals Youth Sieger Moro Timit Tor shown by Me and owned by Jose Menendez, V2 18-24 Kaiser Iron Lion owned by Pavel Kosovan shown by Dustin Davis. V open Ketelhaus' Da Devil made me do it owned by Susan Lynch and shown by me, V4 Champion Karthago vom Vilstalerland owned by Eve and Manson Johnson and shown by Tony Sajewiez, V4 working Atom von Borrell owned by Mike Burke shown by Dustin Davis. and now the girls... vp1 4-6 and National Best Female Puppy Baby vom Flood owned by Robert Flood and shown by Dustin Davis, VP3 4-6 Zichklein Achelios owned by Paul and Sherry Johnson and shown by me, VP4 6-9 Fedora vom Hamblin owned by Joanna Toms and shown by Dustin Davis, VP4 9-12 Catrina von Borrell owned by Mike Burke and shown by Dustin Davis, 18-24 V3 Dori aus der Espenstatte shown by me and owned by James Kelley and V4 Ketelhaus' Jada's Gemstone owned by Susan Lynch and shown by Dustin Davis, V2 open with Bella vom Neunkircher Schloss owned by Jose Menendez and shown by me, V2 working Indra vom Schwaiger Wappen owned by Robert Flood and shown by Dustin Davis. and my girl Fara vom Beni in Champions with another V1 from Champions class.

Full official results will be posted soon to the USRConline.org website.

Wanna see more...here are shots from the Protection Tournment, BST, ABST, LBST segments and Helpers If you see pictures you wish to own contact me at vomDrakkenfels@yahoo.com. Be sure to tell me what shots it was you are looking for.

Multi Champion and Siegerin Fara vom Beni is now a UCI International Champion after winning back to back V1's under AKC and CKC judges. Humberto brought his little girl Mona vom Drakkenfels to spend a day of excitement with me and took home 2 of the First place Medallions from puppy Class! Damien made an appearance and took home BoB on one of the days. What a wonderful weekend. www.IABCA.com

Vom Drakkenfels welcomed another face to our kennels with the addition of "Blondy Sweet" HD-ED- from Serbia. Blondy is a beautiful girl with alot of heart and spice. She has been bred to Am. Ch. PR Gr Ch. Karthago vom Vilstalerland and will be due in May. Watch for her in the ring toward the end of the year.

Nancy and Kara went to the Speciality weekend shows in Georgia and came homes with Super wins. Kara was not only 1st place in Sweepstakes but she was also 1st place in regular show classes! She said that she had a wonderful time the whole weekend and proudly shared her wins with pictures! Enjoy! Special Thanks to Rosemary Tindall for taking the leash for Nancy to let her "watch".

USRC North East Regional Sieger Show

We arrived to the show with 14 dogs from all over the state of Florida. I was very lucky to have Lynn go up with me this trip to help take on some of the work. We started our day with the pup males which we brought along a few for Eve and Manson. They were on thier way to the show and the flight was due to land that afternoon...I took in little Sundance for Eve for 4-6 and he was 3rd place, Lynn's boy Lothar vom Drakkenfels had a wonderful show and was 2nd place in 6-9, We were hoping before the girls started that Eve would be there because she was going to show her special ones...Nirvana vom Vilstaler Land and Maggie (Imagine. It was still a good showing for the girls...Paul Johnson's little one Achelios was VP3 in 4-6 , Nirvana was VP1 was VP1 with Anthony, Maggie was VP1 in the 9-12 and EVE MADE IT for her...hehehe...She and Manson went back in with them later and we cheered them on! I had both Krista and Kara vom Drakkenfels in for the 9-12 class and they both went VP. Then it was James Kelley's girl Dori aus der Espenstatte from the Hause Kellemen Kennel next... V1 from the 18-24 class!! she just turned 18 mo that past week so this was a great win for her and her owner.

The next day was very close to the performance the dogs gave the day before. Sue Lynch's boy Ketelhaus' da devil Made me do it (Demen) was V2 from a HUGE open male class. On the move that boy is unstoppable. Tony was V2 with Karthago vom Vilstaler Land in the Champions class, Fara vom Beni was again V1 but this time from the Champions class since I got her paperwork in from over seas. Eve's girl Unforgetable was V2 from the Champions class. The big news was Tony Sajiewicz and his boy Eastlakes Leo vom Radersfuhrer. They completed the AD 2 days before the show and walked into the Working males class only to move from V1 to USRC NE Reg 2009 Sieger!! GRATS TONY!!!!! You deserve it hon...You worked HARD with a beautiful dog and it paid off...

CONGRATS to all the winners for the 2009 USRC NE Regionals/Spark sieger Show. This show was another outstanding time and Samantha and Steve worked VERY hard to make sure we all had a wonderful time. Dieter Hoffman as always was a teacher and picked the dogs that best fit the standard. Thank you for your insights and knowledge. Grethen Caldwell took some shots that I'm hoping to see soon....and post a few.

Congrats to Eve and Manson of von Evman for your success with Karthago vom Vilstalerland accomplishing his AKC Championship with a 5pt Major and a Best of Winners! Karthago is now the first rottweiler to win a Group Placement and second Rottweiler to accomplish the American Championship with a tail. Eve said now Karthago will be heading back to Germany to complete his working titles and breed tests. She recently won the FCI Puerto Rican Grand Championship with back to back Best of Breeds and has goals with this very young boy for much more over the upcoming years.

A special congrats to Papa Djuke vom Vilstalerland for accomplishing 12 points toward his American Championship and he is now a registered therapy dog with his Sch 3.

Nancy Just called me and Kara (Djuke X Arusha)did it again! They are in North Carolina this weekend and are on a roll. Best of Breed Puppy with ANOTHER Group 3 win!! I am so Proud of this team and want to send a very special Thank you to Rosemary Tindall who took the leash for Kara to let her mom see her perform in the ring. I am so glad that my grand puppy is bringing so much love and joy to Nancy and Jerry...Keep up the GREAT work!

Another Successful weekend in St Pete Beach at the Palmetto AKC shows!! This time with Nancy Newton and her girl Kara vom Drakkenfels going 1st place in the 9-12 class both days and adding yet another Best Rottweiler puppy in Breed followed up that afternoon with a Group 3 win!! CONGRATS Nancy!! You have done wonderful with her. Lynn Murdocco took her JUST 6mo old Lothar and she was also 1st place in his 6-9 class.

A'Damien vom Drakkenfels is now SchH/VPG1 with Hard work and alot of Training hours that has paid off for my Grandpup and his dedicated owner Quinn Webb. They passed this title under respected judge Roland Siebel. I will let Quinn tell you in his words:

"Hello all, I hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was fantastic. When I got Damien as a puppy I wanted him to attain certain titles by a certain age. After a revision or two Damien passed his SchH I today. A very special thank you goes out to Amanda Hoskinson and Steve Gregalunas for all of their help. Steve put in a lot of time & effort with us so we could earn our title. Amanda helped me out tremendously in tracking which showed in his performance today with a score of 93. Not too bad for a dog that pretty much learned how to track 4 months ago. So be patient with your dogs and they will make you proud. "

Quinn Webb
vom Langenshof Rottweilers

I am PROUD of you and Damien, Quinn...No words could ever express how happy you have made me with the love you have shown this beautiful boy. Thank you.

ECRK Winter Seiger show in NC- March 2009

We took a few new faces to this years event in both dogs and people. As always Jim and his team did an excellent job with over 150 entries to control. Our judge was AKC respected Judge and breeder for 40 years Catherine Thompson. We traveled up with almost a full bus this time but with the team it was a good time for the dogs. Denise, Cathy, Marissa, Lynn were all with me on board this time and everyone else met us up there. The weather was not as agreeable this year as it has been in the past but it was perfect for the dogs who all showed amazing. We have some superstars this year with the great homes and beautiful pups born to us this year. It was wonderful to see the young ones from friends and we were able to see one of the Greats from Germany, Filou with his owner Olga Grin.

We started the show with Lothar vom Drakkenfels winning VP1 from a huge class of 4-6 males- son of Damien and Bea

Best Female Puppy was home grown! Wtg guys.
Sidney von Sederhaus

Kes von Bonzi Star x Dosia von haus Falwin

This was his first shows and his owners Lynn Murdocca is now a VERY happy and proud mama. Her daughter Marissa is now part of the team and becoming really good with the leash. Of course Grandma Kimmy stepped in to lend a hand. Kaiya, Kara, and Krista were all present but this time it was Krista who would make it into the placements with a VP4. We took with us 3 littles ones for Eve and Manson Johnson at vom Evman's who were not able to join us trip. Her little girls were wonderful! and very full of spirit! But her best news came when her young boy champion Karthago vom Vilstaler land won the Champion class. Eve shared with me that this boy has 3 back to back 4 pt majors in AKC and a group placement already. He just turned 2 so I know there is great things in store for him. I'm Sure we will be hearing only great things about Karthago. Sue Lynch from Ketelhaus Rottweilers was there with us this show and close at hand for her boy Demen to win the V4 from the Open male class. She has some super nice young ones up and coming and for me that means more fun as they grow. My friends Joanna Lockner and Terry fom von Mitternadt were there with thier kids all the way from Illinios.

Quinn was a very busy man running but did an excellent job winning youth Sieger with Kiki vom Kummelsee from the 18-24 class for her owner Gene F. Caruso vom Kummelsee was also able to take the V2 from the working class for Gene only second to Filou vom Rauberweg. Filou is a beautiful dog we were lucky to have him here for the show. Quinn was on the leash for Lois Boling boy Axle who was V2 in the 18-24 male Class. We had a new girl who belongs to James Kelly in the 12-18 females and Quinn was able to put the 3rd place on her. He said that this little girl will be doing big things soon.

My older girls did well and I bought with me a new face to show to everyone. I just got her 2 weeks before the show and was not sure if she had ever shown before. Fara vom Beni was in the Open Females class and as I stepped forward for the exam I realized that this girl was no novice. Fara was beauty and grace in that ring and gave me a lesson that I will never forget. She won V1 from a Large class and then I took Elfi for the Working class and she was rewarded the V1. My 2 girls were to go head to head for Siegerin!! I want to send a very very special Thank you to our Tony who was my legs for most of the dogs that were shown. Tony was the perfect match for both Karthago and for Fara. I was so grateful since for now my health has greatly limited my stamina and ability to run. Our Judges Dinner was held at Jim's home with a yummy pig roast, good company, and a relaxing evening on the front porch. Thanks Jim and family for opening your home to us.

When the dust settled and the final line ups were done....

Sieger: Filou Vom Rauberweg
Siegerin: Fara Vom Beni
Youth Sieger: Abbo Von Landschaft
Youth Siegerin: Kiki Vom Kummelsee
Best Puppy Dog: Helios Vom Lowenherzig
Best Puppy Female: Sidney Von Sederhaus

I'm still waiting pictures of the event from people but will post them once they all come in. CONGRATS to all the winners!! And Thank you to our Judge Catherine Thompson for teaching during the show, spending time with each of us, and your frank open honesty. It was a fantastic show.

Click here for the full results

a message from our newest Family members....

"We’ve just brought home the cutest rottie pup ever! Check out the attached photos and our Picasa online album for some great “group” shots (http://picasaweb.google.com/cstanley77/SamsonComesHome2182009#)... His “sister from another mister”, our Shih-Tzu “Empress” doesn’t quite know what to make of him at the moment… the second shot could easily have the subtitle “Stop touching me! Dad, Samson is touching me!!!”… should be a blast watching them get to know each other.

We adopted Samson from vom Drakkenfels (www.vomdrakkenfels.com) nearby in Polk City where he was fed mostly miracle grow (must have been because he’s soooooo big and healthy)…. Gonna be a monstah!

Can’t wait for everyone to see him up close and personal… better hurry because Kimmy predicts he’ll double his weight in the next two weeks (right now he’s 15 pounds)… the chubby bouncing bear stage won’t last long…

Nikko vom Drakkenfels (aka Samson)

Chris and Cassandra Stanley

I took Damien to Seminole Rottweiler Club's Specialty show in Valdosta, GA. We started on his Rally Excellent. In Rally excellent one of the excersises is a walking stand and stay. A walking stand I've only seen in a AKC UD routine and a SchH II routine. In Rally they post your routine outside the ring for eveyone to see. Once I saw we had to do a walking stand I freaked out a bit because we never practiced it. Damien is such an amazing dog he learned it in less than 5 minutes. So after all was said & done at the end of the day Damien nailed his walking stand earning his first leg towards his Rally Excellent with 97 points out of a possible 100.

Quinn

Home of: www.vomlangenshof. com

Multi V-1 Venezuelan CH, Bahamian CH, UCI National, International, Ehren CH,UKC CH, FCI International CH, PR CH, Grand PR CH, Latin American CH, USRC SE Regional Best Male Puppy 2005, 5 X CACIB, 14 X CAC, A'Damien vom Drakkenfels, BH, BST, CD, AD, RE, TT, CGC

NEW FACES at vom Drakkenfels for 2009

Lucia vom Drakkenfels (pictured at 3 mo)
Owned by Quinn Webb of Langenshof Rottweilers

Fara vom Beni (click picture to go to her page)

Dan Hect CEO and the team of Breeders USA has honored my kennel for the second time!!! :

"BreedersUSA’s is excited to announce Kimberly Cardona of Vom Drakkenfels as the February 2009 Breeder of the Month. Kimmy as her friends call her is a dedicated Rottweiler breeder that strives to be the best. She is a devoted Rottweiler Kennel who continuously looks to improve the breed.

February Breeder of the Month

Kimberly has been a Breeder, Show Handler and Trainer of Rottweilers for many years. The Vom Drakkenfels Kennels is on 5 1/2 acre playground in the middle of the Florida green belt, centralized between Orlando and Tampa.

Vom Drakkenfels Rottweilers have the strength, courage, loyalty and intelligence that are well known in the Rottweilers breed. Rottweilers from Vom Drakkenfels breeding's are AKC Registered, OFA Certified, CERF, and all puppies are sold under strict Contractual agreements with continuous Breeder support over the life of the Rottweiler.

Kimberly has traveled worldwide learning the many sports and activities for the Rottweiler Breed. Kimberly has participated in shows with the American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), German Style Shows with the USRC, ARV, Landesgruppe, IABCA-UCI International, Specialty Shows such as MRC, CRC, SRC and European shows such as ADRK and FCI."

Click here to visit BreedersUSA’s Breeder of the Month of February 2009.

I am very happy to be selected as Breeder of the Month for the 2nd time. 2008 was a wonderful year full of great adventures for me and my owners across the globe! vom Drakkenfels was honored to have bred the 2008 AIRK National Best Puppy Female- Jarci vom Drakkenfels, AKC 2 time Best of Breed Rottweiler Puppy and Multi VP1 ranked on National and Regional Level for the USRC- Kara vom Drakkenfels, History making was The first American bred Rottweiler male to accomplish the FCI International Champion Title- FCI Int Ch., PR Grand Ch. and Nat Ch., Latin Am Ch., Venezuelaen CH., Champion of the Bahamas, UCI Int Ch. UKC CH.,USRC-SER'05 Best Puppy Male, AKC (9pts)/CKC (8pts) Mjr. Ptd.5 x CACIB, 14x CAC, Multi BoB, BoW, BoS, Group Placements, A'Damien vom Drakkenfels, BH, BST, CD, RA, AD, TT, CGC. After 20 years of breeding Rottweilers it has been a wonderful road learning, teaching, and sharing my breed with the world. My team and I look back with alot of pride for the dogs that we had a chance to be a part of and now with the start to 2009 we have completed a very successful and one of the toughest AKC circuits in the US-January Circuit Florida. I look forward to more and will talk proudly of being a part of the BUSA team of Breeders. My team and I Thank you for honoring our kennel and dogs for the month of February 2009!

I just wanted to put up my brags for the Jan Circuit- Florida 2009. Thank you to EVERYONE who supported me with the dogs this year. It was spent running from Rottweiler to Malinios to Min Pins....oh and the doctor's offices. /sigh. To say I'm very tired and happy to see the wonderful, outstanding dogs that I did this year is beyond words. Thank you very much for sharing your dogs with me. HUGE congrats to Kim McDowell with "Caesar" who REALLY wow'ed me and the crowd with 4 back to back Group One wins!!

Ketelhaus' Da Devil made me do it is now up to 10 championship points and will be on the panhandle circuit with Jeff B to earn his final majors. Dee did super and took home 3 Best of Winners as well from a LONG 14 days of shows. Susan Lynch, his owner, told me I did a super job. Demen is so easy to show that it doesn't matter who is on the lead he will always shine.

Kara vom Drakkenfels at the age of 8 mo is now Best of Winners for 3 pts major from the 6-9 class with her new co-owner Nancy Newton who has trained and shows her to perfection. She took 2 back to back best puppy Rottweilers into the groups and won group 4 as well...Her Sisters came out for practice but only took home a few ribbons. Nancy and Jerry....all I can say is Thank you for all your hard work and the love you give her. She is a lucky girl.

My friend Liz brought over her little girl Kallie from the Bahamas to compete with the Min Pins and won Best of Opposite Sex for 2 pts from the Class and 2 back to back Reserves to 3 pt majors for the first shows in America!

and the huge news from the circuit...My Son's Belguim Malinios Mystique's Dancing with the Stars is now Multi Best of Breed, Multi Best of Opposite Sex, Multi Best of Winners with 4 Major point wins. He is now an American Champion!! My son is in the Navy and I made a promise to finish his boy while he was away...Dante is only 1 year old....it took me 6 mo but this boy wanted to win...Champion at 1 year of age.

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