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I had a wonderful trip to Sweden for The World Show and
circuit shows. Magic
performed beautifully, winning the Reserve
Certificate at the
National Terrier Show. I had an opportunity to see some really lovely Bedlingtons from all over the
world. These pics of
Magic were taken at Sweden's
National Terrier Show, a Terrier Specialty held the Wednesday
before the
four-day long World Show Competition.
Pictured below is Sandy And Blues Sylvia of Sweden, who I
hope will come to the USA in the early fall of this year.
She is a daughter of Ashcroft Lucky American Dream
(Elvira) and Sw Ch Toolbox The Bachelor (Plexus).
Pictures of my host family, the Lidsells and lovely sights seen in
Sweden are at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ashcrofterriers/SwedenTrip2008
All of Josefine's pictures from the Bedlington judging
on Wednesday can be seen at:
http://picasaweb.google.se/isotops/WorldTerrierShowSweden2008
Mimi finished her quest for her AKC Championship
Saturday June 7th. Mims is now Ch Ashcroft Ain't Miss Behavin'. She's
the third from her litter to finish, and her dam Cocoa's
8th champion get. A HUGE THANKS to Laurie Zembrzuski and
daughter Gaby Gilbeau who took Mimi out last summer,
trained her, groomed her, and got all her points but this last major.
Mimi now lives with Ken, Anna and Tasha in Malvern PA where she is well loved
and very spoiled!
Karen Weldon and Suzanne Haggerty accompanied me on the "ROAD TRIP" to VA -
Karen got some great
pictures!! We finished early on Sunday, and drove home
along the Blue Ridge Mountains' Skyline Drive.
Mimi
Bed Heads - We're not scared of no stinkin' dryer Show
day Who's holding who?
Blue Ridge Mtns view
6/7/08 Ch Ashcroft Do U Believe In Magic was BOB and made the
cut in the Terrier Group for another nice win.
Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky earned 2 points for WB at
the May Freehold, NJ shows.
March 2008:
Video clip of Magic at the BTCA National
Specialty held in Louisville, KY. I was THRILLED to accept Magic's
plaque from the BTCA for Top Bedlington Terrier,
Opposite Sex, Breeder-Owner-Handled 2007. Her BOB wins put her
"over the top" to earn this lovely award.
Magic was BOB Saturday March 1 in Secaucus NJ, and
Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky was WB/BOW/Best Puppy
and earned a Puppy Group 2. Sunday March 2, Ashcroft Lucky
Penny was WB for a point.
January/February 2008:
Magic competed at the Westminster Kennel Club show in
Madison Square Garden February 11th. I have attended many
times as a spectator, this was the first time as an
exhibitor. Congratulations to the winners, and to all who showed their
beautiful dogs. Streaming video of the Bedlington
Terrier breed judging can be seen at
www.westminsterkennelclub.org
Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky gets her first major at
the Boardwalk KC shows. The other major went to Brady
daughter Allie of Chaps owned by newcomer Fiore Ferrara
and family. Allie - before her "show trim" -
Ch Ashcroft Do U Believe In Magic
traveled to the "Rose City Classic" shows in Portland, Oregon. She won
Best of Breed 3 days of the 5 day circuit, competing
against some lovely specials from that area. We got to meet some
exhibitors I'd never met before, and all were very
gracious.
Nov 2007: MAGIC continues her winning ways with three Best of
Breed wins on the competitive Maryland show circuit. She
topped that off with a Terrier Group IV placement under
judge Mr. Frank Washabaugh against very stiff competition.
She's getting high praise from the judges and her
competitors alike.
The Philadelphia KC show circuit consists of 4 days of
shows, two of which are benched, giving the public a great
opportunity to actually meet the breeds and breeders
that they see on TV but so seldom in person. Ashcroft dogs
attended all four days. Lia, Ch Ashcroft Hart Of A Lady
got her first leg in Rally Obedience! We're VERY PROUD of
the dogs who get titles for more than good looks. Lia
is very bright, and worked the rally course with great
enthusiasm. Ch Ashcroft
Do U Believe In Magic was BOS one day, and Best of
Breed two other days. This was
very exciting as she has just begun her "specials"
career. Magic is a joy to show, and while she was exhausted by the
last day, she still put in a lovely performance in the
Terrier group.
I am thrilled to announce THREE more Titles for
Ashcroft dogs, in one long weekend, and must congratulate the
owners who were so successful with their Ashcroft
furkids:
Tisha Palmer handled Hamlet, Ashcroft Quidam RA to his
Rally Advanced title with a 93 score and a 2nd place,
cheered on by co-owner Terri Tomola.
Mel Daniels finished Gus' AKC championship with another
major win, he's new CH Ashcroft Gents Prefer Blondes.
Ch Ashcroft Gents Prefer Blondes (Gus)
And I finished new CH Ashcroft Do U Believe In Magic
with a BOS over a special for a major win.
On top of all that, friends Laurie Zembruski and her
daughter Gaby Gilbeau also got the first AKC major win
on Mimi, Ashcroft Ain't Miss Behavin' this same
weekend.
They've brought Mimi to the point where all she
needs is a major to finish!!
I have to thanks all my friends who are helping me
after I hurt my knee this fall. I couldn't get to these shows
without them, and in Mimi's case, credit for the
training, grooming and conditioning that are taking her toward
her championship so quickly is all due to the LAMZ
Bedlington family.
Penny and Jackson are the proud parents of seven
puppies. See the Puppies page for
pictures
and info about future litters.
Laurie Zembrzuski and Gaby Gilbeau of LAMZ
Bedlingtons are helping me by showing Mimi, Ashcroft
Ain't Miss Behavin' while they travel the Northeast
in their lovely motorhome.
Ashcroft Do U Believe In Magic was RWB at the
Montgomery County KC show.
Magic needs a single point to finish. She's had some lovely wins
including BOB over top specials
at the prestigious Westchester KC show.
2007 has been a good year! Check out the
accomplishments from earlier in 2007 here
