It was a big weekend for us in Dunedin. Ben is a big boy now and has graduated into the New Zealand Bred Class, while Scotty had his very first shows in the Puppy Class. It's a big jump for both boys. Ben is now competing against fully mature dogs, while Scotty, at just 6 months old, is now up against dogs who are almost 1 year old, with all that additional maturity and ring-craft behind them.
We need not have worried. Scotty absolutely nailed it. It's was almost as if he suddenly understood the assignment. Last week, we had to hand stack him. This week, he had it all figured out and free-stacked like a pro. He is such an amazing little guy. He never flagged once, all weekend. Not only did he take Best of Breed in all 4 shows, but he also took all 4 Best Puppy of Groups as well, against some serious competition. He was even shortlisted for the Group in the last show! Scotty literally turned 6 months old on Saturday. He is just blowing us away with with his ring presence, his confirmation and his unflappable temperament.
Ben had to contend with the big boys this time around, too. He gave an excellent account of himself (except for the 3rd show where he was sulking about something) but he got over it and went on to take the Best of Breed in the last show and Best NZ Bred of Group!.
Narci continued his winning ways, taking the Best of Breed in Show 1 and Serena took her new Champion status to heart and picked up Best of Breed in both Show 2 and Show 3.
Thanks to the committees of the Southern Otago Kennel Association and the Southern Ladies Kennel Association for some excellent shows that ran on time, some great judging and the truly awesome catering.
Results
Show I - Specials Judge : Kirsten Price (New Zealand)
Best Puppy in Group: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Chihuahua Long Coat
Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best Open of Breed: Gr Ch Gr Jnr Ch & NZ Ch Mystic Legion Narcissus (Imp Greece)
Reserve Best of Breed, Best Bitch CC & Best Junior of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Lipsync Assassin
Reserve Best Dog CC & Best New Zealand Bred of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Ben de la Crème
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best Puppy of Breed: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Show 2 - Specials Judge : Cathy Scotton (Australia)
Best Puppy in Group: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Chihuahua Long Coat
Best of Breed, Best Bitch CC & Junior of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Lipsync Assassin
Reserve Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & New Zealand Bred of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Ben de la Crème
Reserve Best Dog CC & Best Open of Breed: Gr Ch Gr Jnr Ch & NZ Ch Mystic Legion Narcissus (Imp Greece)
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best Puppy of Breed: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Show 3 - Specials Judge : Danielle Dryburgh (Australia)
Best Puppy in Group: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Chihuahua Long Coat
Best of Breed, Best Bitch CC & Junior of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Lipsync Assassin
Reserve Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best Open of Breed: Gr Ch Gr Jnr Ch & NZ Ch Mystic Legion Narcissus (Imp Greece)
Best NZ Bred of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Ben de la Crème
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best Puppy of Breed: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Show 4 - Specials Judge : Anna Lane (Australia)
Best Puppy in Group: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
Best NZ Bred of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Ben de la Crème
Chihuahua Long Coat
Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best NZ Bred of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Ben de la Crème
Reserve Best of Breed, Best Bitch CC & Junior of Breed: NZ Ch Kitaco Lipsync Assassin
Reserve Best of Breed, Reserve Best Dog CC & Best Open of Breed: Gr Ch Gr Jnr Ch & NZ Ch Mystic Legion Narcissus (Imp Greece)
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Best of Breed, Best Dog CC & Best Puppy of Breed: Kitaco Beam Me Up Scotty
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