Our apologies for a “shotgun” update but there is so much great news to share it can be tough to keep up!
3 beautiful little girls arrived 07/17! Mama Claire and baby girls doing famously; no surprise at all that Claire is a fabulous first-time Mama, anyone who has met her knows how very sweet and special she is. Not to be outdone by her sister Ms. Shirley has a breeding announcement coming very soon :).
New Title!!! Enormous congratulations to co-owners Patrick and Jessie for putting a Canine Good Citizen title (obedience title) on Petra! Petra is a lover but, well, a bit of a firecracker at 7 months and this was no small feat. Much hard work and determination and just lovely to see her put some consonants behind her name at the tender age of 7 months. Definitely exceeding our expectations so young, outstanding job Jess!
Additional congratulations to Ms. Liv, showing Petra in Novice Juniors and earning 2 1st place ribbons at the Madison OH show!! Petra also rewarded with 2 Best Puppy accolades and a Reserve Winners Bitch at Madison, just super – a very big congratulations, well-done and thank you to her family.
Also at Madison OH – Silver Grand Champion Jazzy used for 2 Best of Breed wins over gorgeous competition. Jazzy remains #1 Bitch in the US halfway through the year, wonderful news!
Twin Brooks NJ – The lovely Alison putting a Best of Breed win on GCH Kronos; a Reserve Winners Dog ribbon for Laszlo handled by McKenzie. Again with beautiful competition – great job to the Mother/Daughter handling team, Dad Tom always coaching and supporting and of course our sweet boys!
Paper City WI – Vauquois earns 2 Best of Breed ribbons with his Mama Emily and 2 trips to the Working Group in their debut show. Extra fun, this lovely duo was shown on television in their area on the news. Good for them and how fun is that?
Just all-around great news, we are so happy for our pups and their wonderful families. Our families, the love of their babies and their fantastic lives is such a blessing to us. It means more than words can say. THANK YOU!!!!

Claire Baby Girls – 72 hours old

Tracie and Silver Grand Champion Heartstrings Jasmine – #1 Bitch in the US 2014; current #1 Bitch in the US 2015

Grand Champion Heartstrings Kronos

Kronos chasing prankster Laszlo

Liv and Petra – 1st Place Novice Juniors

Liv and Petra – 1st Place Novice Juniors

Liv and Petra – 1st place Novice Juniors

Jessie, Bardos Jr (right hand), Petra (left hand)