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| Spring 2007 Newsletter |
| Show Reports By CCO Contributing Editor: Bryna Comsky |
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| The young bitch out of the 12 - 18 month class of two, Cherrysh Day Star Diamond, won her class and went all the way to Winners Bitch and Best of Winners. She carries her dam's elegance, nobility and style, and is a lovely specimen of the breed. Second in her class was Pleasant Hill Donna's Dulcina, bred and owned by Donna L. Dodson, and handled by Debra White, who helped handle Donna's dogs over the weekend. The Davisons' young bitches exchanged Best Bred-by Exhibitor honors. First place in a class of three went to D & J Ha'Aretz Zuzu's Petals, handled by Donna. In second place was D & J Ha'Aretz Jeri of Tahoe handled by Jackie, and Cherrysh Well Spring of Life, handled by Cheryl Hennings, was third. The open bitch class was won by Cherrysh's North Star, a litter sister to the beautiful Winners Bitch. Second was Harei Selah Keisha of Sundowner, who would walk away from this weekend's judging with Winners Bitch and Reserve Winners Bitch awards, making her drive home to Colorado a little shorter for her co-owner, Cathey M. Dunn and friend, Jane. Cathey is no stranger to dog shows, and had attended CDCA's national specialty event last May in San Diego. Keisha was bred by her co-owners, Victor and Wendy Sanchez, and Renee Kent. Renegade's Lexi of Harei Selah, bred by Renee Kent, Donaher, and Christina Miller, had been injured in play and had to be excused from further competition on the day. She carries breed type and will be back in competition when she recovers. Winners bitch was Cherrysh Day Star Diamond, and Reserve was Pleasant Hill Donna's Dulcina from the same class. "Joseph," CH Cherrysh Coat of Many Colors, was the well-proportioned, good-moving Veteran Dog, and CH Pleasant Hill Alexandra, dam of several entries, was the Veteran Bitch, Best Veteran and also won the Award of Merit. The Best of Breed class entered with a flourish and a gasp at the welcome sight of unity of style and type broadcast by the line-up of champions, the Veteran Dog and Bitch, and the Winners Dog and Bitch. The unfortunate absence of CH Arayl's Rivi's Rumor, bred by Elizabeth Hebert and co-owned with Denise Gordon, was noted. CH Mazel Tov Hatikvah received the highest honor of the day, and was selected as Best of Breed. He is correctly proportioned, moves well, and is a multi-group placer. He is bred and owned by Cathi and Craig Oskow, and handled by Cathi. The big, striking dog, bursting with presence and animation, Pleasant Hill D'Artagnon, bred by Donna L. and Roy Dodson, was content with Winners Dog on the day, and bowed to the Best of Winners, the 12 - 18 month bitch, Cherrysh Day Star Diamond, bred by Cheryl Hennings and Marsha Finley, and owned by Cheryl. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed was the elegant bitch, CH Cherrysh Crown of Jewels who had qualified for showing at the Garden. She is bred, owned and handled by Cheryl Hennings. The Award of Merit went to the Veteran Bitch, CH Pleasant Hill Alexandra. The immense efforts and contributions of club members often go unnoticed amidst the flurry and glamour of the competition. Donna L. Dodson worked her usual wonders with her trophy creations, and Keith and Cheryl Shank dedicated themselves into the success of the event with their usual generosity, fervor and even-temperedness. Their reward was a trip to Harley-Davison's, no relation to Jackie and Donna, whose preference leans to unmotorized horses. Cheryl Hennings ran the show from beginning to end with successful catalog advertising and raffles in addition to bringing a lion-sized entry in support of the event. Wendy Sanchez and Tom Woolf took photos, while their spouses showed their Midsummer and Blue Sky dogs, respectively. Jackie Hoe Davison celebrated another birthday that brought him to within a couple of years of the "Big 5-0." Farthest traveled were Marty Rhyne from Texas and Cathey Dunn and her friend, Jane, from Colorado. The next regional specialty show is planned to qualify MCDC for a stand-alone point specialty, and to host the CDCA national specialty two years from now. During the three-day weekend judges Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Mrs. Joan Frailey and James E. Noe passed on Canaans. They are all well-acquainted with the breed and found different winners most of the time. The range of type was as great as their tolerance and intolerance of ring behavior. Three dogs were excused by two judges because of their failure to stand for examination. The three-day show, plus the regional specialty, provided four opportunities to earn championship points over the long weekend. At least one dog "finished" her championship, and others got closer to their title. It was a great time to get together with other fanciers, and we look forward to the next opportunities: July in Bel Alton, Maryland, and September at the CDCA national in Ohio among other choices. Bryna Comsky 1 2 Index |
| Photos courtesy of Wendy Sanchez |
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| Cathi Oskow and "Tikvah" |