Andy proves to be very competitive and gets noticed in tough competition.  

Since Andy had hurt his shoulder area earlier this year after a show in Feb, I had decided to pull him from competition and let his muscles heal for about 6 months.  I entered him at the Great er Denver Dalmatian club specialties and all breeds Aug 14 - 16, 2009.  His sore shoulder muscle seemed to be healed and Andy showed fantastic.  He received an AOM under English breeder/judge Christina Pickup at the 1st specialty and was considered for the breed under Steve Hubble on Sunday. 

I decided to go to Dalmatian Club of Northern California in Dixon on Oct 23 - 25, 2009.  The Dixon show grounds, great weather and the nice Northern California Dal people are wonderful to see and very hospitable!   Since I missed DCA this year I wanted to see some old friends and new dogs in the ring.


The independent specialty was Oct 23 and was judged by Mr. Richard Beauchamp a total entry of 53. 
What a thrill ANDY WON!!!!! 
Andy is now BISS CH. NspirD Hollywood Legend.  Mr. Beauchamp comments on Andy while we were getting the photo "He is a beautiful dog with correct foot fall and timing to cadence.  He was wonderful cat feet and nice, strong boning...He looks like he could go for miles as a coach dog." 

The next day in Dixon Andy was were 1st AOM and on Sunday BOS. 

The following weekend at the Dalmatian Club of Southern California on 11/30/09.  The judge was breeder/judge Mr. Jeff Gillespie.  From the classes best of breed winner was "New CH."  and New "BISS" Z's NspirD Back in Black shown/bred by Kay Purchiss and co-bred with me.  Gibson is a lovely dog who also won Best in Sweeps at DCA '09 this year. 

Best veteran in Sweeps was "Olivia" CH. Trailside's Gold Mercedes shown by Jose.  Olivia is mom to Andy, Joey & Argus and looks fantastic at 11 years young.

First AOM was "Joey" Ch. NspirD SpotsAfire It's a Wrap and second AOM was "Andy" BISS Ch. NspirD Hollywood Legend.   BOS was an Andy kid named Ch. Driftwood Breakfast at Tiffany's. 

Other NspirD kids who showed very well and got noticed were: NspirD Noble Strider "Polo", NspirD Smooth as Silk "Chloe" brother sister.

 

 
and NspirD Candy Corn "Poppy" (her first show).