Toomee, Lexee and Blanca had their first show adventure on December 10 and 11 2016.  Considering it was the first time in a ring, it did not go too badly.  Lexee came home with WB, BOW, BOS and BBE at Saturday's show.
The next day, Blanca and Toomee got their shot at the purple.  Blanca was WB and BOS and Toome BOW.  Each one of them came home with their first point.  
Sincere thanks to Sari Brewster Tieijan and Helene Neitsch for their kind handling of the puppies.  Thanks also for your wonderful comments about their quality.

We had a great time visiting with Scotty and Cathy Temple and practicing the puppies on lure coursing.  Unfortunately, not everyone was equally enthused!

Their nearly 16 year old Aunt Riah had to show them how it was done.  Not a dry eye on the field when Riah took off after the lure.

Go Riah!!!  Besides being beautiful you have a fabulous heart!
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Summer Best of Breed over the number one Afghan Hound bitch at Hanover Kennel Club.  Thanks to Chris M. for saving the day by showing her when I was unable to.  Great job as always.

Cairo flies off to Minnesota to his new favorite person, Christine.  He will be joining several other four legged friends, including another Saluki.  I will miss you Cairo.

Tash was Best of Breed under respected judges Charles Trotter (Sunday)  and Patricia Trotter (Saturday) this weekend in Pinehurst, NC.  A lovely show put on by the Moore County KC.

Beautifully handled as always by Chris Manelopolous.

Robee left for his new home in Atlanta Saturday.  His new owner, Bob, came to get him and to spend some time with the rest of the hooligans.  The trip home went well and Robee is settling into his new home.

What an exciting weekend for Tash.  Back to back Best of Breeds and finishing with Hound Group 2 under Beverly Capstick.  Thanks again to Chris and to Rachel for taking such good care of Tash on his sleepover.

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Best of Breed on Saturday under Elaine Whitney.  Thank you for honoring our boy and thanks, as always to Chris for his excellent handling.

Hot Stuff.  Norwegian Ch Elsto Badir-Khariz (Leo) goes Best In Show after two years out of the show ring.  Beautifully handled as always by Anna Storesund.  Leo is bred by Elsa Storesund and Kristine Schroder and is out of Multi Ch. Dabka's Italy and Multi Ch. Omen Yaffa to Elsto-Khariz.  What a thrill!

Tash Best of Breed under Hal Bierman with Chris Manelopolous showing him to perfection.  Thank you to both.