GREEN MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB B/OB MATCH
APRIL 1, 2012 WATERBURY, VT ARMORY
Sunday April First dawned cool and cloudy. Not a nice day for a picnic, not a nice day to be in the garden, but a PERFECT day for an AKC Sanctioned B/OB Match!
Fifty-five dogs and their owners turned out at the Waterbury Armory to
compete in Obedience, Rally Obedience and Conformation classes.
In addition to the pictures included on this page, go to the Photograph
page of this site to see many more pictures!
From 8:30 until nearly one o’clock dogs of every size and shape competed in Obedience classes ranging from Pre-Novice to Utility and Rally classes from Novice to Excellent. Obedience judges Cristina Williamson and Lynne Mayo awarded the High in Trial Trophy to the Maltese “Flo” handled by her owner Marina Shumway.
They achieved this honor at their first Trial!
The afternoon brought the conformation classes, judged by Pam Dyer (herding, terriers), Donna Knipes (toys and non-sporting, best puppy, junior showmanship) and Rosann Sexton (sporting and working,best adult)
Group winners were:
Sporting
Best Puppy –Golden Retriever 31,“BrAlice Ayres
Best Adult—Golden Retriever 64 “Taylor” handled By Kathleen Kehoe
Hound
Best Puppy—Dachshund ML 21 “”Tyson”handled by Lorene McLaughlin
Best Adult—Dachshund SW 54“Windswept’s Sweet Nothings” handled by
Diantha Gravelle
Working
Best Puppy—Bernese Mountain Dog 14“Rita” handled by Cathy Estes
Best Adult—Bernese Moutain Dog 12“Timber” handled by Peter Estes
Terrier
Best Adult—Scottish Terrier 42“Patrick” handled by Ray Dubreuil
Herding
Best Adult--Shetland Sheepdog 17 “Mitzi”
Best Puppy—Pembroke Welsh Corgi 27 “Pippi” handled By Carol Black
Toy
Best Puppy—Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 63 “McGraw” Handled by Nikki Parente
Best Adult—Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 62 “Jessie” Handled by Nikki Parente
Miscellaneous
Best Adult—Russell Terrier 49“Princess” handled by Jane LeGard
Junior Showmanship Champion
Sophia LeGard handling Russell Terrier 49 “Princess”
Best Adult in Match
Dachshund SW “Windswept’Sweet Nothin’s” Handled by Diantha Gravelle
Best Puppy in Match
Pembroke Welsh Corgi 27“Pippi” handled By Carol Black
The GMDC wants to heartily thank all the judges who gave their time to allow dog show
enthusiasts a chance to practice in a relaxed setting, designed to be a learning
experience for all.
In addition to the competition, there was a lot of catching up between dog owners, sharing
stories about what their dogs did during the winter, what they were planning for
the spring and summer. And of course it was a chance to hang out with their dogs for a whole day, uninterrupted by other demands and responsibilities! See the casual photos from the match on the Photo Gallery page.
The Green Mountain Dog Club looks forward to ushering in Spring again
next year! Watch the calendar on this site for information about next year’s date and location.
High in Trial "Flo" and her owner Marina Shumway. At their FIRST TRIAL! CONGRATULATIONS!
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BEST PUPPY Pembroke Welch Corgi "Pippi" handled by Carol Black with Judge Donna Knipes
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BEST ADULT SW Dachshund Windswept's Sweet Nothin's with her handler Diantha Gravell. Judge Roseann Sexton on the left and Match Manager Kathie Moulton on the right.
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***FOUR DAYS OF DOG SHOWS***
THE VERMONT SCENIC CIRCUIT 2012
An Official American Kennel Club Event
A BEAUTIFUL VERMONT SETTING FOR THE 2012 VERMONT SENIC CIRCUIT. JUST ADD DOGS
THE DATES FOR 2012
Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, Woodstock Dog Club
Saturday and Sunday July 14and 15, Green Mountain Dog Club
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Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge VT
Home of the historic Tunbridge Worlds Fair
