My friends Margo and Alice (co-owner of Trouper) traveled with me to Denver, CO for the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America National Specialty show and the local GSPC of Colorado Specialty show. We left on May 2nd and arrived in Denver on May 4th...a very grueling drive, especially through Kansas, but maybe that is my age showing. I thought Kansas would never end. Our three young dogs handled the travel like seasoned veterans. We had rented a house in Denver that had a large fenced backyard so the "kids" had plenty of off leash time to run and play. That was wonderful for them to blow off steam.
The "kids" made us so proud. The boys Trouper and RJ (Buck Hollow's Super Trouper and Buck Hollow's Elegant Trifecta v Stelor JH) were in the ribbons every time they walked in the ring. And sister Abby (CH Buck Hollow's Dancing Queen JH) was awarded Best in Sweepstakes at the National show by breeder judge Renee Lara. RJ & Abby earned a first place in the Futurity and Trouper was 2nd to RJ. Finally, in the Best of Breed competition Abby made the first 2 cuts by breeder judge Dan Mack. Not too shabby for the youngest dog in that level of competition.
Topping off the 6 days of competition, half-sister Diamond, owned by the sweet Barbara VanBlarcum won Best of Breed. We are so thrilled for Barbara and Dee Stelmach, owner of Roy the sire of these 4 wonderful GSPs.
All of these wonderful accomplishments were brought about by the awesome handling skills of Melissa Foehrkolb and Trish Moore. What can I say ladies - - - you were GREAT!
Another 3 day drive got us home the evening of May 12th.
Photos to be posted once received.
