Other Champions I have finished

I have finished close to 30 champions and while all of them have been special to me, there are a few that were extra special and I would like to share those dogs stories with the web readers.

	Ch Copley Wincrest Can't Hurry Love "Dash" "Dasher" was Zoro and Mandy's first born puppy, first Champion, and what a beauty he is! Both Robin and I fell in love with him at first sight. When I went out to pick out my puppy from the litter, I knew it would be either Dasher or Mollie Marie that would come home with me, depending on who Robin kept. Robin kept Dasher, but he came back out to Indiana to show. What a love Dasher is! So sweet and so cute and he was the favored one in my household to my friend Tim for Dasher just adored Tim and vice versa. With the help of Nickie Manifold, Robin Tomasi and myself, Dasher finished his championship with 3 majors, one a specialty major and he was Best of Opposite Sex in the Central Futurity and won 2 Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps wins. Dasher loved to sit in chairs and was a riot to watch. He also liked to catch lightning bugs and snow flakes and Tim and laughed ourselves silly when he saw his first snowfall and was jumping in the air after every flake! Dasher now lives in Carmel Indiana and owns the Hicks family! I miss my Dasher Doodle, but I know that he is very happy being an only dog and jogging everyday. Dasher is a very special boy and we all know that and know how fortunate we each are that he could touch our lives.
	Ch Sanbar's Curtain Call, JH "Jonnie" Jonnie started his show career with me. I put all but his last point on him. I handled him to multiple group placements and a Group 1 and two National AOM. He was ranked #10 in 2002 with my handling. Jonnie is a true showman and has a high opinion of himself. He went to California in Dec 2002 to further pursue his career under the handling of Adam Wilkerson. He was the #1 Brittany 2003-2005. I was very proud of Jonnie's wins with me on his lead. Jonnie did not win because I was his handler, he won because he is a spectacular dog. I miss JonJon and he was a joy to live with. Thank you to Polly West for allowing me to show him and enjoy him.
	Ch Timbercrest Jesse's Page "Page" I fell in love with Page when I saw her at 6 mos old with her owner, Tracy. Page is Tracy's first show dog. I was very fortunate that Tracy shared Page with me and allowed me to enjoy showing and living with her. She was a joy and a very special Ch to finish for me.
	Ch Bratpatch Beck N'Call JH TD "Becka" Becka was owned by the late Peg Robison. When Peg learned she had cancer and was going to have to have treatment, she asked me if I could keep Becka for her. I agreed to keep Becka until Peg could take her back and I offered to pay her entries and show her. Becka finished with a 5pt and a 4pt major and Peg was there to see her finish. Peg was able to take Becka back for 2 months and love her, until she relapsed and passed away. Becka now lives in California with a lovely lady by the name of Linda McGlothlin and is working on obedience and tracking. It meant alot to me to be able to help Peg by showing Becka and I know I made Peg's dream of Becka being a champion come true. Becka loved to show and I know she will enjoy the activities that her new "Mom" has planned for her.
	Ch Wincrest One Man Band CGC JH "Maestro" Maestro is out of Miles and Mellie and is Mandy's brother. Owned by Mike and Emily Fuzette. Emily put the single points on Maestro and graciously allowed me to put his majors on him. He finished at the Buckeye specialty in 2002. Emily trained him for shows and did such a good job, it was a joy to show such a well trained dog and it was special for me to finish another of Mellie's puppies.
	CH Ven Sanbar Call Me Little Jewel "Jewel" Jewel is owned by Eddie and Vickie Manifold and was jointly handled to her championship by Nicke Manifold, Mark Redlick and Barbara Scott. Jewel lives up to her name for she is a true "jewel"! I thank the Manifolds for allowing me to have the pleasure of putting on Jewel's majors and final point on her. Jewel is a very special dog to me as well as the Manifolds and Mark.

barb@wincrestbrittanys.com