Rainbow Cardigans has our 3rd AKC Champion! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Ron and Joanne Pape on “Wally” Rainbow’s MacWallace JW Red on earning back to back majors in August to finish his Championship. Wally is the first champion for his mom CH MacWallace NCide the Rainbow CGC “Cider” and his dad CH Kollage’s Man in Black “Tyler”. Elizabeth Macnair (MacWallace Cardigans) bred and co-owned Cider with us and choose Tyler for Ciders third litter. The Pape’s took Wally as their stud fee puppy and they were generous to allow Elizabeth and I to also be co-owners with them.
Way to go Surfer Dude!!!!!
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Rainbow Cardigans New Champion!!!
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009NEW CHAMPION!
Monday, August 17th, 2009
BIG HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO BONNER! CHAMPION Buckaroo’s I’m Bona Fide!
Bonner’s first show was the CWCCA National where he earned 3rd place in the 6-9 puppy dog class
Bonner’s second show was the OKC CWCCA Supported Entry where he went Winner/Best of Winners for a 4 point major!
Bonner’s third show was the BlueBonnet Specialty where he went Winners for a 3 point major!
Bonner’s fourth show was the Houston All Breed shows where he went Reserve Winners to a major.
His Fifth and sixth shows were also the Houston Shows – where he got a 1st and 2nd (his brother Frodo did pick up one of the reserve wins)
Bonner’s seventh show was the Topeka All Breed shows where he went Winner’s Dog/Best of Winners for a 4 point major. His Brother Frodo went Reserve Winners to him!
Bonner’s eigth show was another Topeka All Breed Show where he first went Best in Puppy Sweepstakes and then onto Winner’s Dog/Best of Winner’s for a 5 point major and to finish his championship.
I must thank Lyn Buck for letting my mom and I co-own Bling, Bonner’s mom with us. This is Bling’s second champion! Thank you to Lyn for letting me guide Bonner to this extremely quick championship and I MUST thank Jessica Riffe and Lee Ann Stagg for showing Bonner and each of them guiding him to one of his majors. I was in the ring showing Frodo on these occasions.
Bonner is my second champion that I have bred. He is just 10 months of age! He is also the first AKC champion for his dad CH Kermins Strike up the Band, the import that Jon Kimes brought back from oversees. Lyn is going to now start working Bonner in herding and we will look at him in about a year to consider his specials career. He gets to go grow up and enjoy life working with cattle and being a bed buddy with Lyn and her hubby!
Dallas Dog Shows
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Happy Belated Fourth of July! As I drove home from Dallas last night I was kept awake by the fireworks going off out in the country. This weekend we went down the the Dallas Dog Shows. Ren and I traveled together and Jennifer D. followed us down and joined us for the weekend. Tonya and Lauren M. and Ragan also joined our crazy little group if Okies. Ren, Jenn and I stayed with Lori and Nathan for the weekend. I think that was the fun part of the weekend – we were able to chill every night and relax with good company.
Some show weekends are better than others – this wasn’t necessarily one of them. It was still a successful weekend but not as good as any of us had hoped for. Our big wins didn’t come until Sunday for most of us. Thursday Ragan and I had the Weim specialty with her young boy Odin. We didn’t do anything great to report about except to get some good ring time and training. Friday – Lauren got a 4th in Junior Showmanship and Cedar (Cardigan) got a reserve winners. Saturday – our big win was Lauren winning her Juniors class! Ren showed a Siberian – Sonic – to Winner’s Dog for a point! On Sunday – Cedar brought it home for the gang going Winner’s/Best of Winner’s for a 3 pt major and the completion of her CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!! Ren also showed Sonic again and not only did he go Winner’s Dog but he also went Best of Breed over 2 specials for 2 points! Plus, the decision was made to add Ren on as an owner to Sonic and that allowed her to show him in Junior Showmanship. This team pulled off a 3rd place and then Lauren took 4th behind her! Ren also got to show Sonic in the Group cometition – they didn’t do anything but they looked great. Ren has been given the job of finishing Sonic, so look for them this fall at shows!
Lori and Nathan were great hosts – they cooked some awesome dinners, we watched movies, played with their wii, and all got our computer time! I made QT runs everyday for our favorite sodas – yum yum yum.
Our next shows are Houston in 2 weeks. So, my goal before then is to work on my web site and get it updated! Lots of brags and results that need to be posted! Only so many hours in the day!
Enjoy your week!
A little Bit of everything
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Well, Lila is pouting, she is very mad at me right now. Last weekend in Texarkana Lila was awarded Winner’s Bitch/Best of Winner’s/Best of Opposite Sex for a 4 point major! These are her first points and the first one in the litter to earn a major. Thank you so much to my assistant Jessica Riffe for handling her to this win. I was showing Lyn Buck’s Open Bitch – “Cedar” who just needs a major to finish. Cedar took reserve behind Lila. At least is was all in the family since Lyn bred Lila with mom and I! Congrats to Lori and Nathan Drozd on this win. They weren’t there to see it but I made sure to scream and hollar the good news over the phone.
Also, a brag to Doug Rosner and Elaine Hudson – the week after Nationals Astra (Rhodesian) won her Field Championship title!!! She also earned two more of her Master Courser Legs. We believe Astra is the first Oklahoma Bred/Raised Rhodesian to earn their FC title! I am so proud of the Cynara Ridgebacks on such an accomplishment. Now we will be working hard on Astra’s AKC Championship so that she will be a Dual Champion.
Other news, well,,,,, my husband lost his job. That is half of the reason I have been updating everything. He is searching high and low but I do believe everyone understands how bad the economy is right now. I have been working as many hours as I can and when not working, I am in total chill mode. We are ok right now but please keep him in your prayers that he finds a job soon.
The hot summer weather is officially here in Oklahoma. The dogs don’t even want to go outside, anytime of the day. They are true couch potatoes – but wait a minute, that
is anytime of the year! BIG GRIN!
Right now I have two extra dogs at our house. The Drozds sent home Lila with me, so we could go to the OKC shows. It was easier than trying to get her back and forth as they live in Texas! She and Frodo have been having a romping good time – Lila has even been allowed to sleep with us at night on the bed a couple times – I am trying not to ruin her for Lori and Nathan! HeHeHe. I also have a young Siberian named Dash from Missouri here. Dash belongs to Dawn Livesly and Stephanie Wetzel. He has both of his majors and again, it was easier to keep him from Texarkana to the OKC shows. Jessica and I have been training him in hopes of a specials career when he matures. He will get to see his moms in just a few days and I know it will be a joyful reunion.
The big Oklahoma City Summer Dog Shows starts this Thursday. I sure hope to be sharing a lot of brags with everyone! We have a lovely string of dogs and are looking forward to their successes!
Alright, going to go back to my relaxing. It’s time to work out the planning and organizing for the OKC shows!
Frodo’s First Win Photo
Friday, May 1st, 2009
This is Buckaroo’s Lord of the Rainbow “Frodo” 1st point at his 2nd time ever in the show ring! I am showing Frodo in the Bred By Exhibitor class – which is hard when they are such puppies – but I want to earn the special AKC Bred By Exhibitor Medallion! Frodo’s first show was a Grove, Oklahoma and thank you to James Fredrickson for awarding Frodo his first point. Frodo will stay at home until the OKC show and grow up some more!
Frodo made a web newspaper video!
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009cwccavideo
Alright – lets see if this link works – the Topeka News had this video on the web. Frodo is doing his down and back and then you can see him going around the ring. I just wanted to share it with everyone – IF the video works that is! GRINS!
Laur’en did great at Nationals!
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Laur’en Jordan bravely showed our 6 month old Buckaroo’s Lord of the Rainbow STAR (aka “Frodo”) in Junior Showmanship today at the 2009 CWCCA National. This team took 2nd place with the judge commenting that he knew she was working with a not so happy puppy today but that she did a great job with him. The young gentlemen who beat her went on to win Best Junior Handler for the National Specialty. Laur’en did an awesome job handling Frodo and we were all very proud of her.
Another Win from Nationals!
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
I feel so blessed right now. Today, our Miss Lila was awarded 2nd place in the 6-9 month puppy bitch class at the CWCCA Nationals. This means that all three of our show prospect babies earned placements at this years nationals. This is quite a feat. I am honored that Lilas mom and dad – Lori and Nathan Drozd allowed me to show Lila to this win and that they were there to see her win. I know how much it meant to them for her to win this award!
More Wins from Nationals!
Friday, April 17th, 2009
Oh My Gosh – what a wonderful second day at the 2009 CWCCA National Specialty. Rainbow’s MacWallace JW Red (aka Wally) won the Open Dog Class! Elizabeth, mom, and I are the breeders of Wally. Wally lives out in California with Joanne and Ron Pape, who own Wally’s Dad. Elizabeth handled Wally to this wonderful win!
Then, Buckaroo’s I’m Bona Fide (aka Bonner) was awarded 3rd place in the 6-9 puppy dog class. Lyn Buck owns Mr. Bonner and I handled him to this lovely win.
Finally Buckaroo’s Lord of Rainbow STAR (aka Frodo) made the cut in a very competitive Bred By Exhibitor Class. He was the youngest dog to make the cut and I was so thrilled to accomplish this feat.
WOW – is the only word I have for this wonderful National Specialty. Tomorrow the girls get to compete again!
Frodo brings home a placement from Nationals!
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
BIG WOW! Frodo aka Buckaroo’s Lord of the Rainbow STAR – brought home a 3rd place in 6-9 month puppy dog sweepstakes at the 2009 CWCCA National! The judge was Marla Gardner and there were 19 cute little Cardi boys in his class!!!!
Frodos brother and sister were also shown. They put on great performances but weren’t quite to the judges liking. I also showed Cedar aka Buckaroo’s Over the Moon and she made the cut in her nice 15-18 month puppy bitch sweepstakes class, no ribbon, but made the cut!
Ellie and Elizabeth Macnair had a good day. Their 3 siblings made the cut with Boomer bringing home a 4th place in the 9-12 month puppy dog sweepstakes class. Then Elizabeth handled BISS CH Shamrocks Faith Hill to Best Veteran in Sweepstakes. Faith Hill won the CWCCA National when she was 6 months old!
Thursday – the boys get to play in the real competiton and on Friday – the girls go again. Going to head to bed and try to get some sleep!
