The DPCA National show is always a highlight of the year. The 2023 National did not disappoint! Jim is the RV chair, so that means we arrive early to get everything mapped out for parking the RV guests. It’s a long 10 days but always filled with great friends and beautiful dogs.
Dolly
Mirabel Put a Little Love in your Heart, “Dolly”, made her debut at the National and in large classes, she held her own!
| SHOW | CLASS | PLACEMENT | JUDGE |
| Regional Sweepstakes | 6-9 month black bitch | 4th place | Mona Fasth DVM |
| Regional | Bred by puppy black bitch | 4th place | Cynthia Woodward |
| Futurity | 6-9 month black bitch | No love | Linda George |
| National | Bred by puppy black bitch | 1st place | Faye Strauss |
Dolly 4th place regional sweepstakes under judge Mona Fasth; 1st place National BBE puppy under Faye Strauss
Demi
Ch. Mirabel Follow your Dreams, “Demi” was shown at both the Regional and National. She made it through the 1st cut at each show and while she didn’t get a ribbon, I still brought the best girl back home with me!
Demi at the 2023 DPCA Regional
Fiery
Fiery made it through the 1st cut at both the Regional and National. She was Reserve Senior Maturity at the National. Her owner Sara showed her in the owner-handler sweepstakes where she won her class.
Fiery wins Reserve Senior Maturity under Linda George
Top 20 conformation
I was honored to be chosen as the Breeder Judge for the Conformation Top 20 event. Shown here with multi-breed judge Michael Gelinas and handler judge David Goldfein along with our wonderful stewards Eric and Nick Tate and Anne Thorne.
