15-18 bitches

In the 15 to 18 bitch class are 13 entered and in they come with twelve.  Michel just came in, late in the afternoon so he is catching up.  Now I won't have to post full names. 

 

Rita walks the line and it seems there are a lot of people ready to double handle.  Rita divides it into a group six.  First is Morris with Sanderin's Pillow Talk.  Next up is Alex with Signature's Blair. Then next up is George with Brown Hill's Caribian Sea Crest.  Jean Whalen came by to get the placings, and everyone seems quiet now.  Karen Tayor is here now and so we are talking.  Next up is Jon Byer with TRJ's No More Payton Place, Then Kelly with Mari'Fiori's SomethingRoyal.  Next is Zak with Mar Haven's Rain Dancer.  Greg has Zukerdok's Almondene of Lonwood. Then Diane with Ferlin's Mustang Sally of Kaholli, Jeff with Shadyrock's Billie Jean, Mike with Wolf Creek Idyllic of Merivern, Leslie with Bleibtreu's Unique Quelland Cresthaven and Al With Tuthill Abria Prophecy.  Summer is helping me. Michel did the entire catalog in big print and that helps.

 

Hey everyone, it's Summer again filling in for Mr.Evan who is yet again taking another break.  My mom and I have been sitting here at the show for almost NINE hours. I'm surprised that I am not getting bored.

 

Right now Miss. Rita is having the bitches and the handlers run a lot. Lap after lap after lap. It looks very tiring. I'm glad I am not in that class.

 

All the bitches look to me pretty nice. Right now, Miss. Rita is going over Ferlin's Mustang Sally Of Kaholli.

 

Well, Mr. Evan is back so I shall let him takeover.

 

I'm back. I think Summer does a good job, but Rita is out there doing her thing. Now Leslie is in the middle of the ring. Her bitch is Unique, and I guess with Michel back, I can shorten the posting as he will have the winner's.   Al goes in wit Godbye.  That is how I feel right now. Everyone seems to think this is a long day.  Rita goes to look over the group and too many people in front of me and up front does Diane, the Sean and Al with George.  In front is Mustang Sally. I like the name and the song.  Boy, the double handlers are getting serious.  Off goes this group.  Rita sets them aside and goes to her other group.

 

There they go with Alex in front Morris in the back. I don't know what is going on, but then I was gone for a while.  Alez to the front with Learning To Fly and then Caribrian Sea Crest.

 

Rita send a group out and then there were six.  Alex and George then Diane and Sean with Al and on the end Mike.  I think Rita may be making a move she looks them over and talks to the first bitch and lets the other three stand with only George and Alex together, Alex in front.   She moves Georgie up front, maybe to just see them that way,a nd the crowd doesn't seem to support that. Rita has her arms behind her and walks over to them and looks stern, and she says to leave them that way and wants to see the other four.

 

Off those four go.  Rita goes to look at the first one and cups her chin and looks at the second one and back to the first one and wants those two again. I think she has a tough time deciding.  George goes in front and Alex in second.  Rita says take them easy and George is yelling at the handlers and each of them take it by themselves.  One at a time.  There goes Alex and the crowd likes him better. Diane gets the yelling going and that is the crowd favorite. Very different bitches, and that makes it hard.   Rita is taking to them and I can't hear it, but it looks like she is trying to stop the double handling. And off go the first four again.  Off again. Rita is having a real hard time here. And now Alex is in front with George in back, so I assume each is getting a chance in front.  Now Diane is in front and that is the crowd favorite.  I like her the best, but I am not judging.

 

I heard Rita saying she was going to run them to death, with a bit of humor. Another pass.  Paula came by, so I did mention her.  I can't imagine how they old up, but Alex goes in front then Diane, George and Sean.Signature's Blair YES, THAT IS IT!

 

First is Signature's Blair, Second is Ferlin's Mustang Sally of Kaholli, third is Brown Hill's Caribean Sea Crest and fourth is Shadyrock's Billie Jean.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

15 to 18 Bitch

I think I lost all my old stuff.  So we are on to 15 to 18 dogs with Bob in the ring with six entries. It is getting old here and Michel is next to us with Summer in between.

 

There they Scottie in front, Jerry then soeone and Sean Mike and Kent. It is hard to do this as people stand in front of me.  And they start individuals - Scott is up with Philip Michael.  Jerry is next with Cyucas (and gets some crowd support).  Next up is Sean, (wrong)  with New Beginnings.  Bob Kish seems to be having a good time, laughing with the handlers.  Jeff Pyle is up next with Top Gun.  Top Gun looks a little bored waiting for his turn & tries to pull down the ring fencing; but they get it put back and Jeff/Top Gun goes out for his individual.  Top Gun gets more crowd support than most.  Mike comes up next with Jaxx.   And last is Kent with Jordan.  A quick trip around, and they are all lined up. 

 

Tony was helping out and there goes the other three.  Georgie is here. With a camera found in the parking lot.  Now they line up together.  Sean went in front with My Joy-Foxhaven Top Gun then Kent went to front with Karizma's Jordan Kaleef VonLoar.  And off they go.  I am getting burned out on who is in there and off goes Mike, The Guz and Scottie.  Still six in ther with Kent in front.  Bob is walking and moves The guz up to fourth with Krizma's Cyucas V Kaleff Cantar.

 

The Guz has an all black.  Each goes by themselves and the crowd seems to have some picks but no one seems outstanding.  And, they line up again. Sheree just walked in front double handling, and I can't tell which one.  Bob wants them Down and Back. First is Kent.  Now Jeff with My Joy-Foxhaven Top Gun. Now the third dog, TRJ'Gidean New Beginnings into second and there they go. This might be it. Yes.

 

First is Karizma's Jordan Kaleef Vonloar, second is TRJ's Gideon's New Beginnings, Third is My Joy-Foxhaven Top Gun and fourth is Karizma's Cyucas V Kaleff Cantar.

 

15 to 18 bitches yet to go.  Then Novice.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

15 to 18 Bitches

I think I lost all my old stuff.  So we are on to 15 to 18 dogs with Bob in the ring with six entries. It is getting old here and Michel is next to us with Summer in between.

 

There they Scottie in front, Jerry then soeone and Sean Mike and Kent. It is hard to do this as people stand in front of me.  And they start individuals - Scott is up with Philip Michael.  Jerry is next with Cyucas (and gets some crowd support).  Next up is Sean, (wrong)  with New Beginnings.  Bob Kish seems to be having a good time, laughing with the handlers.  Jeff Pyle is up next with Top Gun.  Top Gun looks a little bored waiting for his turn & tries to pull down the ring fencing; but they get it put back and Jeff/Top Gun goes out for his individual.  Top Gun gets more crowd support than most.  Mike comes up next with Jaxx.   And last is Kent with Jordan.  A quick trip around, and they are all lined up. 

 

Tony was helping out and there goes the other three.  Georgie is here. With a camera found in the parking lot.  Now they line up together.  Sean went in front with My Joy-Foxhaven Top Gun then Kent went to front with Karizma's Jordan Kaleef VonLoar.  And off they go.  I am getting burned out on who is in there and off goes Mike, The Guz and Scottie.  Still six in ther with Kent in front.  Bob is walking and moves The guz up to fourth with Krizma's Cyucas V Kaleff Cantar.

 

The Guz has an all black.  Each goes by themselves and the crowd seems to have some picks but no one seems outstanding.  And, they line up again. Sheree just walked in front double handling, and I can't tell which one.  Bob wants them Down and Back. First is Kent.  Now Jeff with My Joy-Foxhaven Top Gun. Now the third dog, TRJ'Gidean New Beginnings into second and there they go. This might be it. Yes.

 

First is Karizma's Jordan Kaleef Vonloar, second is TRJ's Gideon's New Beginnings, Third is My Joy-Foxhaven Top Gun and fourth is Karizma's Cyucas V Kaleff Cantar.

 

15 to 18 bitches yet to go.  Then Novice.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

`12-15 bitches and my bad

On to the bitches.  I am so happy for the Drapers they worked so hard with Icon and always loved him. They also have a bitch tomorrow and she is another of the same breedings.

 

In they come and there seem to be five in there.  Off they go with Rita in the middle looking as good as she ever does. The venders are at the end of the ring, so most of them can watch.

 

Out comes Nancy ll s ( just lost everything I did, so here are the winners)

 

First is Rosewood's Sweetness, second is Keylis Lit the Good Thymes Roll, Third is Keylis Thyme Out-Take Five and fourth is Candia's Yada Yada Yada, and if I find the other stuff I will send it.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

12-15 Dogs

On to the 12-15 dogs, with Asgard's Icon. I don't know who that there Asgard is, but they sure have some nice dogs.

 

I had a nice break, and so I am ready to go again. In Frnt is Kent, then Mike then Jeff and Nancy with Icon.   Kent has Welove CuChien's Captain America.  He is an Army son, and I do like him. Next is Mike with Knight's Gambit Krug, a dog I dearly love. He is owned by the Knights who I am fond of too.  Jeff has Brigelady-Hillside's One for The Money. This is an exceptional class. 

 

And now Nancy with a repeat of Kirk, Asgard's Icon.  Next up is Liebchien's Yuoshi V Joelle.  Chistie with Keylis Happy Thyme.  There go the first three, and Bob is watching. A lot of yelling and off they go with Icon in the front of this group.

 

Icon goes to the front.  And off they go. Now the second time one time by themselves and Off Goes Icon by himself.  Here they go again, Icon still in front. He looks great, and they all go off. 

 

First is Asgard's Icon, second is Welove Du Chien's Captain America, third is Knight's Gambit Krug and fourth is Keylis Happy Thyme. 

 

DD is with us now and on to the next class. 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

9-12 Puppy Bitches with Tony

On to 6-9 Puppy Bitches . . . . Evan stepped away.  While he was gone, we completed a couple of classes.  In 6-9 Puppy Bitches, 14 entered and 10 shown (4 absenses).  1st place was Windfall's Who Says v Chablis; 2nd was Rosewood's Alchemy; 3rd was Depahl's Im Too Sexy; and 4th was Witmer's Got Her Groove at Bodan; but it was too long ago for me to remember who showed what.

 

The crowd is started to get a little tired - not so many people wandering around, and less noise from the crowd.  They bring in the 9-12 Puppy Dogs; 8 in this class, and they are split in half.  The first half was pretty quiet (I think some people were getting lunch).  The crowd seems to be waking up again.  Just watching the end of the indivduals - Diane Brown has Renegade and Mike Sherman has Damion.  Next is Lenny with King Edmund (nickname is Eddie Spaghetti - wonder why).  Not that individuals are over the crowd is starting to get interested again.  Bob pulls up Edmund, Broken Arrow (Kelly), Renegade, Damion and Peyton (Gregg Eschette).  Now that he has placed some, the crowd is starting to make some noise as he starts taking the group around.  Renegade moves up a spot.  Another lap.  And that's it.  Edmund (Lenny); Renegade (Diane); Broken Arrow (Kelly) and Damion (Mike).

 

Evan came by, saw someone else was typing away (and not stealing his laptop) and decided that eating was more important than typing.  So off he went.

 

And in come 9-12 Bitches.  There are 12 entered, but so far, only 6 have shown up.  Rita checks them all, and starts judging.  She decided not to split the class.  First up is Dilemma.  Most of the conversations at this point revolve around food – the consession food is not that great; some people went out to find something (some went to the hotel).  I see lots of people who opted for candy bars instead of a real lunch.  Next up is cranberry delight.  Next is Al Martin with Leah.  Next is Elizabeth Steifferman with Kissing Bandit.  Each bitch has received some audience support (maybe everyone went back to sleep).  Next up is Jeff Pyle with Love Bandit.  And last is Lenny with Albeartina.  Everyon is back in line; Rita takes a quick look down the line, and sends them around the ring.  She pulls Love Bandit & Albeartina to the front.  Then then pulls Kissing Bandit and Leah into 2/3.  And they go around (Love Bandit, Kissing Bandit, Leah and Albeartina in front).  Rita walks over and gives some specific directions; one more time around; and that's how they finish - Love Bandit, Kissing Bandit, Leah and Albeartina.

 

And the announcer calls for 12-15 Dogs.  It's almost 3 o'clock, and we still have 6 classes and the stud dog/brood bitch presentation left for today (I need a nap).

 

 

 

 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

6-9 Puppy Dogs

 

This is the Purina Award to the top breeder of the Futurity winners. So it goes to Linda Slmon and Manuel and Norma Campo with a donation to the club.

 

6-9 Puppy Bitches are in the ring.  Nine in there. Rita cuts in two and has her first five in there.  Tracy Radigan is here and we are talking about Janice Staley.

 

Lots going on, but nothing that interests me.  A lot of cute bitches.  Jeff goes in front with Who Says V Chablis with Kelly behind with Alchemy. 

 

Now the second group, George, Kent, Lenny and Olivia.  Only four in this class.  Kent has a puppy that is from a half German breeding and is very nice.  The sire is Pasha Von Seewolf and Bob says he has an older dog that is fantastic from the same dog.

 

Olivia is in the ring and has a sort of Mohawk haircut. It works on her.  Edie Troke walked by smoozing with Bill Basu.  Now the group lines up, George, Kent, Lenny and Olivia.  Lennie up front with Im Too Sexy and in second Got Her Grove.  Now she combines them and sends Who Says V Chablis and in second Alchemy.  There they go and the crowd loved that, and that's the way it is going to be.

 

First Windfall's Who Says V Chabils, second is Rosewood's Alchemy, third is Depahl's Im Too Sexy and fourth is Witmers Go Her Grove At Bodan.

 

Liana New is here talking about the scooter last night.

 

Now on to the next class.

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

6-9 Puppy Dogs

I lost all I had done.  Bill Leonard is here, and maybe it is his fault. Tony came back and Bob has cut the 6-9 dog class in half and is working on the last part.  I have great pithy comments of every dog shown so far, and great insight.

 

George has Masrock's Make an Offer I Can't Refuse, next up is Hicliff's Sam I Am. I think people went to lunch.  I got some Nacho's with peppers.  Another mistake.  I am just not into hot stuff. Except for dogs. Christie has Sam and there she goes, it is the end of this group.

 

Bob is watching and gives everyone a goodlook.  For one reason Harmonia's Intense Desire is out of order so he goes out there.  Bob Grady just called for 6-9 bitches.  There goes the last group of four. This shouldn't take long.  Generau goes to the front with Make an Offer behind him and there they go.  Bob combines the classes with Genereau in front then Rock Star and off they go.  Now the end of the class.  Not much going on and Bob walkes to them and says "One at a Time".  George next wtih Make An Offer.  Here comes Paula without Harley. It just lacks something. 

 

That is the way it goes, first is Harmonia's Intense desire, second is Masrock's Make Me An Offer I Can't Refuse, third is Hicliff's Sam I Am, and fourth is Tanavega's Rock Star.

 

On to another class, now 6-9 Bitches.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Maturity Bitch finals

The bitches are in there and Bob is back to judge.  Eight are in the ring. Tedi went to buy a beer and they wouldn't sell to her without ID. Very Cool.

 

Bob is working the first group of five. Page is in the second group, so we are all excited here. Well, Kirk isn't that impressed. The crowd is a bit reserved right now. I sat with Twylas for a bit. At the end of the group is Art, who just went into second with Scottie in front, Olivia now in second and then Are with Linda and then Al Martin and they go off to contemplate if they should have entered or not.

 

Out comes the next group with Liz, then Mike, JR, Lenny and Alex.  Summer is too tired to give me names, so I think I may just wait to announce the winners.  I will save myself for the real classes.  I know this one with Mike Paige.  I like the owners a lot, and I do love the bitch. 

 

There they go with Mike in second and Liz in front.  Paige is my favorite, but I admit I can be influenced.  I have to admit Liz has a great bitch.  Paige goes in front and then Lenny in second.   Lenny's bitch looks great too, three super bitches.  Now Lenny in front and then the rest pulled up to look at.  Jerwin Aspen, and as he pulls it is Lenny then Mike and I think that is how it is going to stay. But, what do I know?

 

Lots of double handling now, and about noon time.  He lets all but six go, and takes the first three, Lenny, Mike and Scott.  What fantastic bitches.  Now he looks at the other three, and he has the best up front.  He wants them easy and slow, and I don't know if the handlers will do it. Bob turns his back on them and there they go. It white wall on the side he is looking at. Lenny gives him the whole lead and there goes Paige.  It should be between the first two.  That's it, Jerwin Aspen wins it.

 

Now on to the show.  No break, and I think I will go to lunch anyway.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Maturity results

The Maturity dog is Select Champion Laslar's League of His Own of Somerset Rose. But the big news is that Summer was in fourth place with Kierkegaard. What a thrill, and a class of 14, so it was just great. I have to admit Kirk got bored, but Summer didn't miss a step.

 

Rita excused yesterday's Winner's Dog and Best of Breed, for trying to bite Breauhausen's Legacy II.   It was a shame as that is a super dog, except for that problem. 

 

I need a smile break.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Futurity

 

Bob is in the ring and his calls is divided in half. Kenny Cunningham is here. Bob has a class of six.  They are all working now.  Bob takes the next one, and I took a break for breakfast. Big mistake, again. Some bad news, but I won't post it.

 

Now the whole group and there they go.  He moves Scottie to the front.  And now to the next group.  Gloria just came by and wants the numbers announced.  They don't want to do it.  Everyone is going nuts without numbers. There is a supplement with the numbers in it, but no one seems to know that.

 

Some nice bitches in there, and a lot of double handling.  I have people in front of me, but I can get glimpses of the class. Bob is walking the line and giving everyone a look and he moves up Lenny in front with Kent in Second.  I can't see the number but I like what he did here.In front is Winsome's Heiress V Depaul, and now he combines the groups and in front is Scottie. He looks over the last four and lets them go.  Now he has six in there.  In front is Scottie and then Lennie, Kent, Genereau, and too many people in front of me. He just takes the first three, and now the last three. In front is Depahl's Halston, and Bob says one at a time and slow and loose.  What a great bitch.  Now the next one.  That too is a great bitch. What Quality.  I can't see the numbers.  Bob gives them a good look. And they line up, the six left. He wants to see the group one time. And in front is Scottie still with Lennie right behind.

 

Scottie wins with Depahl's Halston. 

 

Now the two winners Maturity winners, Wolfcreek's Guardian V Merivan (Bubba J), and Depahl's Halston.  Now Bob is going over the two of them, Mikie with the Dog and he is a good one. Rita did a great job. I do like that dog. Very strong and mature with an iron back. Now Bob takes them together.  Stunning couple of animals. And Bob switches and the dog is in front.  Scottie has the bitch and there they go.

 

BEST IN FUTURITY is Wolfcreek Guardian V Merivern

 

On to Maturity dogs, and Kirk.

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Futurity Dogs

Don Knight is here.  Kent is in the ring, so I guess we are ready for a dog show.

 

Futurity dogs in there now, and all men handlers. I like that in a dog show. Oh, in comes Nancy, so she ruined that, now I see Christie is in there.  I see 13 in there and here comes Rita.  All the big names are there.

 

Rita pulls out six and it is Kent, Georgie, Shaune, Lenny, Mikie and Christie.  There they go against the white wall. Rita has figured it out already. Now Rita has them stack on the line so Bob can film them and now she does a loose lead test.  There is a real buzz, since there is no way to know who the dogs are but we have numbers but now we have numbers since they are in order.  I can tell you the handlers, but I am working hard to figure out who is in the ring.  Rita is doing her thing, and it is quiet here. 

 

She takes them around again, there goes the class.  Rita stands with her hands behind her back.  I can't believe it, she is wearing gold slippers.  I guess better than ruby ones.

 

She moves Mike to the front with Wolfcreek Guardian V Merivern.  And they go that way.  Mike, then Kent, Sean and George.  She moves Christie with Hi-Cliff's Razzle Dazzle of Zyut to fourth.  Pam Stoesser and Don Knight came by.  Rita is looking over the rest of the class, the other class, with Jeff then Alex, I see Bill Basu, JR Art and Nancy.  I will give you names in a minute. 

 

Bob and Charlotte Funk came by and it is good to see him doing so well. He had the same surgery I did, and is working through what I had, and I know what it takes.

 

HELLO EVERYONE! IT IS SUMMER KHATIB ONCE AGAIN. TODAY HAS BEEN A FABULOUS DAY , EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NOT SHOWN YET. KIRK AND I ARE SO EXCITED 'CAUSE IT'S OUR FIRST NATIONAL!

 

OKAY, BACK TO THE SHOW. I TOLD MR. EVAN I WOULD TAKE OVER FOR HIM WHILE HE GOES AND HAS YET ANOTHER 'COFFEE BREAK'.

 

MISS.RITA LOOKS FANTASTIC WEARING HER GOLD BLOUSE AND SKIRT. SHE LOOKS LIKE A JEWEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING. SHE CERTAINLY LOOKS DAZZLING.

 

FINALLY THE CLASS THAT CONSISTS OF 13 IS ALMOST FINISHED. SHE JUST MOVED MR. BILL BASU UP WITH HIS DOG JOHNNIE BLACK. THAT DOG IS VERY HANDSOME.

 

MISS.TEDI JUST WENT TO THE STALLS TO FETCH KIRK AND GROOM HIM. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WE'RE IN THE RING.

 

ANYWAY MR. MIKIE JUST GOT MOVED UP TO FIRST WITH... I CAN'T FIND THE- OH HERE IT IS: WOLFCREEKS GUARDIAN.

 

AND THE WINNER IS...MIKIE WITH WOLFCREEKS GUARDIAN. THAT DOG IS ALSO VERY HANDSOME.

 

WELL I'M HAPPY FOR THE OWNERS...WHOEVER THEY ARE. ??

 

NEXT CLASS. FUTURITY BITCHES.

 

WELL, I GOTTA- I MEAN GOING TO HAVE TO GO AND LET MR. EVAN TAKE OVER. AFTER ALL IT IS HIS BLOG.

 

The Winner is Bubba J, so give it all up for him.  Now on to bitches.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

In the beginning

Here we are again.  Rodger and Sharron are here talking to Bob and I. Summer just got here so we are ready to go. The clubs are gathering for the parade, and so far only the workers are here.  Tony is here too, and Bobbie dressed to film.  Tom Brown is here early, and I see that Dean Wylie is selling catalogues too.  I see Nadine Grady is already working with Mimi, and I saw Iliana and the Kishs are here. Bothed dressed up and I think only one is judging this day. 

 

Lew is here and ready to go in for the parade. Bob is in the ring talking to Bob Grady who is in dark red. I think he saves the white suit for Saturday.  There are three beautiful sisters who are going to sing. They are from San Antonia, and really impressive.  Jacqueline is taping the singing and they are in the ring with a German shepherd.

 

The Montoyfull sisters. What a great singing and what fabulous looking young ladies. Bob and I have some comments to make, but we are restraining ourselves.  Bob Kish came by and said hello to us.  In come the clubs. 

 

Now the Herding winners.  Dixie was the big winner.  I was asked to use the full names, but I don't have time so you have to depend on Michel to do the catalogs and winners.  Kathy Potter is here and I have high hopes for Kobe. He has a great head shot on the back cover of the catalogue. 
In the catalog there are no numbers for the entries, so this will be a challenge. Bob knows most of the dogs, so that might work out.  Rita is in a gold dress with a top. They are delaying so that they can put numbers in the judge's book.  Rita does look great. I am one of the few people that knows her age. But, I am so old, I have forgotten.

 

Alex is over at the ready ring, so he must have just gotten here.  The stands are starting to fill in, and in the amateur there are now a couple of dogs in the ring. They are having trouble getting it organized.  This is the second time they haven't had numbers for the entries.  I think they are ready now, so here we go.

 

Just one in there.  A young woman, and I have no idea who it is. The dog is wired and Rita is waiting to see what he does.  Now Bob is in the ring for bitches.  One in the ring.  Now the winners with Bob to pick.   Only two were shown.  Everyone is upset because there are no numbers in the catalog, so we don't know who it is.  OK, the winners are picked.  We have no idea who they are, but it is two lovely women.

 

The Guz is here and saying hello to Bob.  Now on to the amateur Maturity.  It is between Val Manning and Jamie Vanderkoi.  Remember, I do not vouch for spelling.  I think they are feeling the burn about now. Bob keeps them moving and gives Best to Val, and they are both winners.  That is a regular ribbon and Summer says she wants one like that.  Bob is filming right in front of us.  The Bobs are right in front of me talking now. 

 

I understand that we won't get done with this for another hour. While I appreciate that people enjoy the win, it is a lot of time for just this.  Bart is here now, and working the crowd.  I see Gary Szymzyk talking to Danny Dwier. 

 

Big sign that says Don & Ingred We miss you Go Trouper.  Don Smith had double knee surgery and we all miss him.  Paula.  Nothing to say about her, just want her to have to search the Blog.

 

Amateur Maturity Dogs in the ring. Two in the ring.  I miss the Tanks, it isn't the same without them.  Leslie is here talking to Summer, and promises to give her hints.  Art Sinclair just got here and is dressed to win.  I se Tedi is talking to Ann Schultz.  I see Jimmie too. 

 

Tony is helping me with numbers and in the ring are two people I don't know.  Sherell is here with a dog.  I see Bill Basu is here too.  The winner is Leibchen's Eine Kleine Nacht Musik.  Thank you Tony.  They are both breathing hard, and there they go, last time, I think.   And yest, the male wins and second if the female.  Kathy Estrada wins.  Kris Frasano is here now, with another good looking bitch.  I can't name the winner's since they had no numbers and I can't tell who they are.  Not my fault.

 

Tony came by to tell me the winner's dog was Liebchien's Clair D Lune and the Bitch is Norhause DCT Floating ON Air Trebe Nobe.  Now to Best and Best Opposite.  Bob says, "take them around together."  The judge is right in front of me and he picks the Bitch.   Pam O'Delll is here and has a great necklace.  She is taking ballroom and Latin dancing. How cool is that?

 

 

 

On to the Futurity. 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Reflections

The first day went well. Karen did a good job, got the best dogs up, and the mood at the ring was up-beat.  The location is as good as it can get. Everyone at the hotel is helpful and the arena staff seem to want to do whatever it takes.

 

I did think the snack bar at the arena leaves a bit to be desired. I saw Bug getting a hot dog and waited to see if it was any good. He took one bite and threw it away. But the hotel is a short walk and they have a number of places to eat.

 

We wanted to find out about Topeka, so we ate lunch at a Pizza Hut and for dinner went to Outback.  It seems just as if we were home.

 

I joined Summer in the pool and then the weight room.  I saw Ed for just a minute, Jack and MaryLou Newton got in and Bob (The Voice of The National) was in the bar last night, so it will be a full house at the table.  I guess Michel will be in this afternoon, he had some commitments. I did talk to Georgie a bit yesterday and there are a number of people that came in last night that will be at the ring.

 

Tedi and I won't be in our assigned seats at all. They are at the very top of the arena, and that wasn't a good plan. But, the rooms are as good as they could get, we got done about 4 yesterday and Kirk is laying next to me on the bed.

 

So far, life is good and today is another day.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Last Chance from the arena

Best of Breed

 

15 in the ring, so 13 specials.  I will save my energy to tell you about the show tomorrow, but this is an impressive group of champions.

 

In front is High Voltage, then Horse With No Name, Solitaire In Black Jack with Marie Oster, In thyme, Akaya, then Mojito, and Dirty Look, All About Me, Galaxy, Gideaon, Heart of Gold, Hitman and Eddison. Then Winner's Dog and Winners bitch.  Summer went over and marked them in from the ready ring, and so now I know who is there.   Summer said she missed one, and so I might be off, but at least you know who is here.

 

Karen takes a group of five and takes them one at a time.  Now a eal crowd favorite in there. She sets them aside and brings out another five, Scottie, and JR are in the group, but Karen wants them slow. 

 

HI EVERYONE!! THIS IS SUMMER TAKING OVER FOR EVAN AS HE IS ON A 'COFFEE BREAK'. KANSAS SO FAR HAS BEEN REALLY FUN. THE PEOPLE HERE ARE QUITE HOSPITABLE AND THE DOGS ARE BEAUTIFUL. I ALREADY SHOWED KIRK ,WE TOOK THIRD BUT WE HAD A BALL! LITERALLY A SOCCER BALL IN THE RING! WELL EVANS BACK.

 

I am back and they are doing the second group.  I was in the John, Summer was being polite.  The lights have been off in there all day. I saw someone cleaning the johns so I asked if he could turn on the lights.  He actually said to me, "It's not my yab".  I don't know why kids have to yell all the time.

 

They are in the last group, and I hear Tori Glen is coming to join us in shepherds so let's watch for her.   She is in Mobile and will be with us one day.

 

She is taking the last group and now Winner's Dog and Bitch. And Kent and Elizabeth have them.  Frank gave the Winner's Bitch to Elizabeth. I guess from what I was told that was the deal if she won.  Very cool of Frank, (thanks for the sod) Fasano.

 

Karen has them walk and it is interesting to see them walk against the white curtain. I like a curtain better than a paper side, but it is expensive. Karen calls out her winners.  And High Voltage in front In Tyme, the Solidare in Black Jack fourth is Hit Man, (maybe in fifth), then Galaxy.  She pulls a couple more and then looks at Winner's Bitch and Winner's Dog.

 

She has nine champions here, and the Winner's Dog and Winner's bitch. She wants to see Winner's Dog down and back and Kent takes the whole ring. Now the Bitch and the crowd is behind her.  Karen walks the ring and looks serious and now she says to take them easy and around. There the first two go together.  Genereau and Liz.  Now Liz and Scottie.  Next two more with JR and Hitman.  Two more with Lenny in back of the two and a third with Jeff.

 

Now Winner's Dog and Bitch together. I love both of them. Even if the dog beat Kirk.  She pulls a couple and lets some go, and then there were four with the winners to make is six.

 

She hasn't arranged any , but cut them down, and pulls Ken to the front with Winner's Dog and in second is the all black.  And there they go. Karen does it, and gives it to the Winner's Dog, (best of Winner's),  and Best Opposite Sex is Dirty Look with some Grand Champion Points to others.   The Grand Champion points go to High Voltage, Solitare in Black Jack, Gidean, Shebearezade.

 

That's it for today, and on to the National tomorrow. 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Winner's Bitch

Here they come, pretty ladies all in a row.  I see four and they are all here.  First is Mike with Lynda, Channing with Fantasia, Then Zelda, and last is Zak with number four is Shebearezade five Serendipity.    I am so confused.  Mike is in there because he was late getting back from Paige, and also they moved a bitch up from American Bred, so there are five.  Tony tried to help me, so did Summer. It didn't help.

 

Celeste and Pat are still grinning.  Karen is checking temperament, and there are five good looking bitches .  Dawn is working the crowd and I guess not handling today.  I see Dawn's bitch is in there and she is nice too. 

 

I miss Barbara Amidon, and know she is not coming. Also Helen Fisher is going to be missed by a lot of us. There are some people that just should always be at the National. I don't see Tammie Howard either, and I think she stayed home. I did see Ann Schultz, and so that is a good thing.

 

I won't talk about Paula, but I wanted her search engine to have to find this post.

 

There they go with Mike in front.  That is a special bitch and I doubt anything in here will beat her.  Frank's bitch is going to be tough and is now in second. I think Karen will have a problem between those two, and she wants them down and back.  Tracy is hiding behind the curtain. She puts the other bitch in front, Frank's and seh puts her in front of Mike. She is going to be tough for the Drapers bitch. And there they go.

 

She moves Channing in second.  Ms Leas is in front and now she shines and yes, that is good for Drapers. Thanks to the sod, (Frank) his bitch won the class.  First is Shebearezade, then Fantasia, third is Lyna then Zeldo. I think Paige has a good chance.

 

On to Winner's Bitch.  I am pulling for the Drapers, and Paige.  I never claimed to be unbiased.  All the bitch winner's are in there.

 

They are in reverse order, and ready to go as soon as the pictures are done.  Celeste is standing with us, and nervous.  She could finish Paige here today, move her up on Saturday. That is a bitch that should be in Specials.  Let's see if Karen agrees with me.

 

Karen is looking them over and that is a great class of bitches.  Karen walks the line and looks them over and stipes at 12-18 and then goes on to the end where the Open Bitch is. She looks them over and Frank's bitch is a pretty looking lady.

 

Karen says take them easy and off they go. Karen stand all the way over to the side in front of me, and the puppies are a bit crazy but there they go with the top quality of the day and Mike is doing a fantastic job, and Shebearezade.  She moves Nancy in front, Then Kent, with Mike in third and Shebearezade in fourth.  She takes the other four, that I doubt are in consideration.

 

She now takes the four that she likes best and I think the second two are her picks, but I might be wrong.  There are five but the last two, Mike and Bear got into second and third. Kent is in front.   There they go the three and Kent is in front.

 

Bear in front, then Mike, (Bear is Frank's bitch) and each is going in front one time, I think.

 

Now Bear takes off then Mike and Kent. The crowd is wild, but if Mike gets in front, NO, Frank's bitch wins it with Elizabeth.

 

OK, on for reserve.  Disapointment at the table, but that's life at the dog shows.  Now there they go and she points to Paige. So, all is not lost.

 

On to Specials.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Next to last in the classes

Leanna New came by looking as good as ever.  Now the strange class goes in. I guess it is a thrill for those in the ring, not so much for me, but fine for time ussage.

 

The only entry won.

 

Bred By is Joe Baccia with Taracottta a fantastic sable, and John Beyer and the bitch is American Idol.  Joes does a nice job and it does seem like he should get older some day.  I do love that sable.  Now, that kept the crowd alive.  Now John comes up and another nice sable bitch. Interesting class.  WOW that too is a great bitch.  This is not an easy class to judge.

 

They look very much alike and everyone is laughing and there they go.  Either one in my mind.   I would go with Joe, but they are both very very nice.  Karen switches them and there they go. Kent walks by and I see Georgie and there they go and I see Lew is here.  Karen went with the other one, OK.

 

George is talking to us.   George came without his wife.

 

American Bred is in the ring with just four bitches.  Celesete has Paige in the ring with Mickie, so let's see who wins. Kellie is in front with Queen of sheba then Greg with There We Gogh Again, the Jeff with Aramist Tanbark's Kia, and Paige.  George is always fun to talk to.

 

Everyone is behind us chatting. They had to remind Tedi Paige is in the ring.  Sharon is here in between pictures. Sam Israel is here and we need clean up in the ring. It has nothing to do with Sam.  Dick Jones is going out in the ring to do the duty, so to speak.  Channing Sheets is in front of us now.  Karen still looks great. I don't know how people just these types of shows. I am tired just watching.  Tiffany is here now, and pretending to talk to me. Actually she has a dog in there.  It is easy to get around the ring.

 

I see Bill Tank is here and he is showing Patron. Now, that is one great dog now that he has matured. 

 

We made too much noise but Paige is in front, and she outshines the rest of the class.  YES she wins the class. That is a Select Quality bitch, second is Queen of Sheba, third was Kia, and last was There We Go.

 

Here we go for the Open Bitch class.  I am jazzed by Paige.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

More nonsense from the National show before the show

We are in 12-15.  We went out to eat, I am underwhelmed with the food in the arena, and the hotel is too fancy for me. We found a Pizza Hut, and life is good.

 

6-9 was Windfall's Who says V Chabilis second was Im Too Sexy and third was The Best of Both Worlds.

 

In 9-12 bitches it was Devine's Love Bandit, Second Monarch's Keisha and third was Maquis' I Love A Rainy Night.  Celeste Draper gave me the results. Someone stole my catalog, and there aren't any more. She is showing this afternoon so I don't know how long she will be there.

 

In front now is Nancy then Scottie and Christie with another handler whose name I can't see.  The place is getting full now, I just talked to Ken Downing and Frank (Thanks For The Sod) it standing next to my table.  I am below the seats and above the ring.   Sort of a limo situation.  I did talk to DD for a while.  There they go, and only the four, and they are all nice looking bitches.  There is a big difference in sizes.  Paige is in American Bred for Celeste and Pat, and she might finish here. They are now calling for 15 to 18.

 

Nancy is first then Christie with Let The Good Time Roll, Thyme Out and then Scottie.  I see Bob Eaton is talking to Dannie and Tedi just came by and I see Sally is doing a good business.  Here we go with another class.  I am ready to call it a day and move on to the National.  Diane Brown is walking in front of us, and Frank Martello thinks Kirk is great, and he is right.  I did speak to Carolyn for a while.

 

The crowd might agree with me. Ben came by and I see a lot of people walking by.  Now three in the 15-18 ring and Kelly is in front, then Greg and finally Jeff.  I don't like what they did for handy-capped. They said the reserved handycapp can take the elevator to the top rows and sit there.  Twyla got all our seats so Tedi, Jacqeline Summer and I would sit in the nose bleed section.  I will stay at the table.  Kelly has Something Royal, then Greg with Almandene and Jeff who just went to the front is Billy Jean.  And that's it.

 

On to Novice Bitches.  It is 1:30, so I think it is going well as to time.  It helps that the pictures are being taken just outside the ring so there is little waste of time.  I guess a lot of people will be here tomorrow, and then it might be more exciting. Right now it is just silence most of the time.

 

Liz Osler walked by and I see Christie taking another entry. She seems to be in all the classes. Fred Migliore is at the end of the ring, but since he won't talk to me, I haven't talked to him for three years.  I think that is sort of like a vacation.   Bob Drescher isn't here and maybe he will be here tomorrow.  Sally saved me shirts for all my office help, so eventually I will have to go pay for them. I am putting it off as long as I can.

 

Tedi and I are discussing what classes Kirk will be in for the rest of the week. We screwed up the Junior Handling, so we only have two more days to consider.

 

In the ring is Kent first, the Greg, Christie, and Kelly.  Small classes first is Drama Queen, Greg has Ember, Christie has Izzy and Kelly has Nicbolla. I like Greg's orange shirt and white jacket. From the litter Ch Keylis Purple Rain to Spotlights Sarah Bernhart there seem to be two males entered and shown and three bitches entered.  That is dedication.  I proofed one of the entry forms. I didn't know how much entries cost.  Who has all this money?  Al Martin is walking about, and it looks like he isn't showing today. Zoe is here talking to us about finding food.  She said Pam Stoessser ate at Shotskie's so maybe we can find it.  I am no longer interested in the dog show, but there is enough people to keep it interesting.  Paula is already bitching that I don't talk enough about her. I just sat with Harley for a while. A lot of people want to ask me why the Asgard car is here. I guess they don't know about the organ.  Charlotte Funk is here talking about Bob and his problems with swallowing.   The class is over.

 

First was Kent with Drama Queen, Second was Izzy with Christie, third was Kelly with Nicolla, and fourth was Greg with Ember.  Summer is correcting me.

 

On to Amateur Owner Bitches.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Next is Winner's Dog

Open is over. It was exciting and Summer did a great job. Kirk went third at the national and for the first time at a National it is a great win for both of them.  First was Legasy with Kent, then Second was Angus Bull with Diane, then SUMMER WITH KIRK, and fourth Bonafide with Jeff.  Now on for a lunch break, a chance for me to get my heart to calm down, and on for the rest of the show.  Summer rules.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

I am out of here

On to Novice Dog.  Summer isn't nervous yet, but I know Jacqueline is. Summer is bugging me to drink water, and I guess that is her job. Kelly came by and is talking to Summer.  Two in there and Kent and Christie in with only two dogs.   Kelly is giving hints to Summer but it should be OK.  Kent has Bill of Rights  and Christie has Good Thyme Charlie.  It is nice and quiet here and only the two dogs. Kent goes first and then Christy.

 

Now on to Amateur Owner Handler Dogs.  Now that is strange.  Maybe we should have an Amateur Owner Handler Jewish Irish Dogs.  We need to find new classes.  Patricia O'Callaghan and Holly Anne Leas.  Two entered and two in the ring.  Interesting dogs, and another chance for people toget into the ring.  Kathy Potter is talking to Tedi and I do have hopes for her and her dog, and also Ellen's dog for GV.   Karen is looking over the two dogs and tells them to walk along the side and the crowd applauds, and thats it, Holley won and Patricia went second. 

 

On we go to Bred-By Exhibitor.  It looks like one, and it is Rise From the Ashes.  And he is a good one.  I guess there isn't much to be said about the judging, but one, and it is done.

 

Now American Bred.  I have to send Summer off to get her dog.  I talked to Tedi who is with Kirk. As they said in Pretty Woman, "Big Mistake".  I will be off line for a while if I want to preserve my marriage.   There are two American Bred, Turmeric and Kenya. I will be off line.

 

Color me gone!

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Now we have a dog show

15-18 Dogs.  Only three.  I see JR, Mike and Jeff.  Jeff has Top Gun, Mike has Jaxx and JR has Cjyucas.  I only say what is in the catalog.  I don't see the value of the divided class, but it does give us a larger winner's class.  There goes Mike down and back again.  I do like Mike's dog.  JR has an all black.  This is going to be a strange National as I will be watching Summer in the ring.  And, I might have to double handle if Tedi is watching.  I do like the Black too.  Karen is watching and there they go again, now with Jeff in front and I think she is going with each in front. Mike's is the smoothest, but they are all good ones.

 

Kirk is being shown in this show, the Maturity and the regular National. I don't know what I will decide as to what shows, Tedi will tell me my decision when I make it up. Karen tells the crowd to relax and they laugh, when she puts Jeff in front, and there they go again.  And YES tha's how they go, Jeff, Mike and JR.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

12-15 Puppy Dogs

Now on to 12-15 Puppy dogs.  I don't know about the split, but I see five in the ready ring. Seems strange to me.   JR is here and so is Tiffany. I see Kent in front with Captain America, then Mike with Krug, then Lenny with One For The Money, then Christie with Happy Time then Nancy with Ya Think.  Pam is giving me a shoulder rub.    Sharon and Rodger came by and now it is filling up the ring.

 

I love walking a few steps to the arena.  You can go through a tunnel, or walk just a few feet to the arena.  Pam is talking to us.  Pam was given a whistle by Jane to double with, but it had a mint caught in it. There are always problems at the national.  Oak is coming by and said he has a puppy that got out and was running around the RV.  Sharron came by to get a pen. I doubt that she will return it?

 

Karen is going down the line and they are set up and they all look good. She says go around together easy and there they go.  I like what Kent has best, but there are some other good ones too. She moves Christie into second and there they go again.  That is how they are, Kent, christie, Mike and Nancy.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

9-12 Puppy dogs

Here we go, with 6-9 Puppy Dogs. I see Mikie is out there and I talked to Don Knight. I love his sables and I see Celeste is here now too, and Dave Rinke came by and stood in front of me, and he still was too tall to talk to.  Generieu in front, then Mike and it might just be the two of them.  Intense Desire is in front for now owned by Nadine Paquin, and the individuals and only two in the class.  Tedi is getting Kirk ready.  He will be in today and they are calling 9-12 puppy dogs.  It is quiet in there and the reserved seats are behind me.  A white drape on two sides and it gives a great view of the dogs. I don't see a problem with the long grass and of course we don't know who donated it, (Frank) and we don't know who to thank, (Frank) but whoever it was, (Frank) he did a great thing for us all.

 

Mike is in there with Knight's Gambit, owned by Don and Elizabeth Knight. I have seen this puppy before and he is a good one. Now much crowd reaction so far, he goes slow and the crowd does like this one.  Bobby is here and wearing his shorts as usually and not filming yet, maybe he isn't doing this show. Jimmie came by and is watching the show and I love the way Don and Elizabeth's works.  They stack and Karen takes them around with Mike in front, and the crowd likes that.  Summer and Jacqeline are sitting with me, and that is how I would judge these two.  But Karen likes it the other way, so that is how it is.

 

9-12 Puppy Dogs.   I see Diane is going in, and it makes me feel good to see her back in there. Of course seeing her any time makes me feel good.  I am sorry to see Charoltte Gilbert is not here and we all miss her.   I know that there seems to be only three in this class but they seem to be the good ones.  Generue came by and in they front is Kelly who liks the same she did 20 years ago, with Broken Arrow then next is Greg with Peyton and in third is Diane with Renegade.

 

Bob Grady just said hello to Summer and now the place is filling up. Tedi is off grooming Kirk.  Diane looks like she is back and moving like she used to. I did see Sherrie Moses last night,a nd I love the dogs against the white drape.    Trish came by and looks great.  Diane in front and then Greg and Kelly.  Summer likes them that way and I like all three of them.  Summer is right, that is how it is.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

4-6 puppy

The first puppy is in there with Scott. I like seeing a 4-6 month puppy and Scottie has him.  His name is Branded Rose, and he actually takes the whole ring.   The ring is National Light, about 3/4 of what we are used to at a National, but certainly enough. That puppy had a great front and wins it all with a number one.  I guess they change so much that the other four are absent.

 

Now on to 4-6 bitches.  In they come and now we have three, Kent in front with Jane Kerner's bitch, then Elizabeths, Oak at the end.  Although they are all listed in the catalog as males, the last three shown are bitches. I guess since they are so young, and haven't gone through puberty, it doesn't matter at this time.  Cindy Tellefson just came by.   Cindy talked t me for a bit, and I do like the one Liz is showing and I talked to Jane Kerner for just a while. Jeff Mobeus is here too and stopped to shake my hand, but then moved on.  Oak has his chamion pins on his lapel, I see six, and if you got it, flaunt it. Liz gets some applause, that is a nice pup.  Now Oak, and his shows well too.  Jane told me her bitch just went up in the rear, that is the problem with this age. The pups all love Karen, and Nancy McDonald just came by and is in handling clothes. I see Dave Rinke and Bob Eaton, and so far I haven'tt alked to them.  Kathy Potter is here now, and peole are starting to come in.  Oak has Borrkl Rose owned by Sherry S. McKinnon, I think.  I love the way the puppies act, and the way they take the ring. I guess it is like your 50 year class reunion, the fat, old, bald and out of shape people don't come. These are great puppies.  w well trained,

 

Here comes Summer and Jacquiline, and the crowd loves Oak's puppy too.  Karen tells them to slow them down, (fat chance) and Peggy Kurtz came by the hug Tedi.  There they go and Karen says "nice and slow and easy". They are going around and now Ken's looks great too and I think I would go with Liz, but no one asked me.  They certainly take the whole ring, which is amazing, and Karen puts Oak up one and leaves Liz in front, and I would do it that way, but I guess they have to work another time and they are too young, but still willing and so are the puppies.  Now Oak in front, and the crowd loves that it is Oak, Kent and Liz. And That't it, Rose in front, then Sweet Heart and third is Ellegant Elle.  Now bitch and dog.  It is Oak against Scottie.  Oak in front and the pupy is still working and they both look good and Scottie got it.  Oak is exhausted. 

 

 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Here we go!

Here I am at the area. It has long green grass and looks great. Karen came by before judging and looks fantastic. She has a bling purple jacket.  I walked on the sod, and it is solid, but needs to be mowed. I think it will work great.

 

At breakfast I saw Dean Wylie and Danny Dwier, who is in good condition, from what he said.  Susie who is with the video company talked to me for a bit and I am at the same table. I saw Bob Grady stopped by for a while. Frank Fasano stopped by and I see that Sally is set up and gave Summer a hug this morning. Zoe sat with us and I see Dick Jones dressed for success.  Pam Sosser came by for a while and is looking for the code to use the internet.

 

Tony is on the mike and I don't see Bob yet. But, Michel e-mailed me to make sure I saved him a place at the table, as he won't be here till Thursday. Rodger and Sharon are here for pictures and drove so it must have been along trip. Tedi just entered the arena, and no one applauded. I see they are about to start with 4-6 puppy dogs, and that should be interesting.

 

I got up early today and as always made it early to the ring. I saw Lenny at breakfast, and it is quiet in here and maybe 50 people or so.  More to come.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Tuesday evening, and my arms are tired

I just flew into Kansas this afternoon.  Boy are my arms tired.

 

Here we are in Topeka. There are so many people here it looks like a National. Oh, it is a National. The ring is the building next to the hotel, and the hotel is very fancy for me, a poor young black man from the city.  Or is that Flower Boy?

 

I ran into Jimmie while checking in.  We got to talk to Tish for a minute.  JR and Twyla were on the plane with me, Tedi, Summer and Jacqeline.  We partied out, saw Bob and Carole Moore, talked to Carole for a while. We sat at the hospitality with Tom and Viv and Celeste and Pat Draper.  Pat and Celeste drove in, and they seemed a bit wound up.  I said hello to Kennie Cunningham, and Greg Eshette.  I saw Diane Brown who is back handling, and is that ever great news. Diana Newby is here, and I also talked for a minute to Zoe, and said hello to Al Martin.  I did see a lot of other people too, but I will hold off for tomorrow.

 

Now to get a few hours of sleep and then we begin.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

At the airport

Here we are. I am sitting with Summer and waiting for our airplane. Kirk is loaded. When we got here, everyone already knew his name. That was sort of cool. I don't see Twyla or JR and I know they are on the flight, but I am in the corner minding my own business.

 

I love to get to the arena and read the names of everyone who has a stall. Along with the Friday night free-for -all, that is my highlight of the national.

 

It will be fun to see it this year from the perspective of Summer, and watch what she thinks. I am asking everyone to come up and say hello. Then I will test her later and see who she can remember.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

HERDING RESULTS- SATURDAY

High in Trial:
CH Da-jo's Crestview Ladyhawke PT TC OFAh&e

Reserve High in Trial:
HC Debrut's Dixieland Jubilee UD NA NAJ HXAs HSBs RN
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HT Qualifiers (9 entered, 8 shown)
CH Kaleef's Cochise V Kenlyn CD RN
Owner: Deborah Stern, James & Sheree Moses
Handler: Deborah Stern

Cameo Pinch Me I'm Dreaming (Shetland Sheepdog)
Owner: Siouxsan Eisen

Damask Hello Moto at Northlight (Shetland Sheepdog)
Owner: Siouxsan Eisen
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NO QUALIFIERS IN PT (9 entered, 8 shown)
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"A" Course

Herding Started (6 entered, 5 shown)
1st, HIT: CH Da-jo's Crestview Ladyhawke PT TC OFAh&e
Owners: Dania Karloff, Lanalee Jorgensen-Law, & Julie Degen
Handler: Julie Degen

No other qualifiers
****
Herding Intermediate (5 entered, 3 shown)
No qualifiers
****
Herding Advanced (9 entered, 9 shown)
1st, RHIT, Herding Victrix: HC Debrut's Dixieland Jubilee UD NA NAJ HXAs
HSBs RN
Owner/Handler: Sheryl Evans

2nd: Debrut's Jonnie Be Good of BFF HXAsd
Owner/Handler: Sheryl Evans

3rd: DC Carwin's Alex v Rochill HIBd HXAsd
Owner: Don & Tracy Parciak & JK Foster
Handler: Tracy Parciak

No other qualifiers.
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"B" Course
Started (4 entered, 2 shown)
No qualifiers
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"C" Course
Started (3 entered, 2 shown)
No qualifiers.
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Nothing left but to pack

For the first time in years, I don't have to bet to get out of a trial, we have no litters being born, neither Tedi nor I are sick, our entry got entered, (well mostly), they haven't canceled the flight, our dog has not blown his coat, and we are tanned rested and ready to head to the national.

 

I can see that the weather is going to be great, we have the best of the best to judge, the location is comfortable, and the drive from Kansas City not that bad. 

 

I was told I get to sit with Bob and Tony again, so the three amigos will be back. I can't imagine who could have more fun than we do. And, more importantly everyone leaves us alone. I think that might be some fear of what we might say if they do come around.  Whatever the reason we have a great time together.

 

I am looking forward to seeing all my old friends, (and a few young ones) and to make some new ones too.  I know I am watching the shows through the eyes of Summer and her family, her mom will be there this year with her. I didn't know you could see things so differently.

 

Be sure to say hello, and if we have not met, introduce yourself. If we have met, remind me who you are.  I find more and more I forget what I was going to ...........

 

See you all in a few more days.

 

Evan Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together

In the beginning

This is the "kick-off" for the 2011 Blog.  If anyone does not know how to get the Blog, let Zoe know and she will give directions. The only thing I required when I started doing it about ten years ago, was that everyone had to be able to read it, not just the List. I think Zoe sets it up to go both to the blog and to the List.  I will know in a minute. If you don't get this, just let me know.

 

It looks like it is going to be a great national. My personal poll here in Fullerton, California indicates everyone will be there. Tom and Vivian are planning to go, so are  Barbara and Stacy. Summer and her mom are flying in with us, and Twyla and JR are going to be on the same flight.

 

I know this year is going to be the best National I have ever been to so far.  I know that Paula and Harley are on the road and on the way to Michigan and then back to Kansas. The Sedgwicks are going to the National, and Tedi and I will be there, so long as the creek don't rise.

 

I am going to blog again, but I don't understand the need for it. We have streaming video with comments, and the ability to keep it and review it for a few weeks. Zoe has set up the Blog and Bill told me he would find me a chair and electricity so that I won't have to re-charge my laptop.

 

Tedi is packing already, it is a female thing. I will get up Tuesday morning, throw what I need in a bag and head to the airport.  We will try to remember the dog this time.   That too is a man thing.

 

Let me know if you are going to watch the blog, how much blasphamy you can tolerate, and if you are prepared for blonde jokes?  It is all up to you.

 

I want everyone to come say hello.  I am asking you to stop Summer to introduce yourself, it will be the first National of many for her.  Her mother Jacquiline will be there too, so make sure they know how welcome they are.

 

Evan Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together

VIDEO

STREAMING VIDEO:
These are exciting times and we have a lot going on at GSDCA
Webstreaming.

HOW TO SIGN UP TO RECEIVE VIDEO WEBSTREAMING OF THE NATIONAL
There will be a link on the GSDCA web site that you will be able to click
on. There will be two options available to a subscriber. You can either
sign up to receive just the live video web streaming itself or the live
video webstreaming as well as the archived video webstreaming which will
be available each day after conclusion of judging and for two weeks after
the end of the show. There will be coverage of the classes in
conformation, obedience, agility and the agility invitational. The prices
to subscribe will be as follows:

Live Video Webstreaming
GSDCA member - $30 Non-member $40
Live Video Webstreaming & Archives
GSDCA member - $50 Non-member - $60

Either the Live or the Live with archiving encompasses the entire show.

WHAT IF I WANT TO ADVERTISE ON THE VIDEO WEBSTREAMING PAGE Following are the options we will be offering this year on the live video webstreaming page:

1. There are larger ads that will be flipping on either side of the streaming broadcast available for $250. These ads will be shown on both the conformation screen and the performance screen, running constantly. Our contractor has a graphics person who will assist the advertiser in composing the ad.
2. There will be a streaming banner at the top of the broadcast that will allow an advertiser to post a one to two sentence ad, greeting, best wishes, plug for a club or show, etc. The cost is $50 with the exception of vendors paying for space at the showwho will be eligible for a $40 rate. These ads are available on eitherthe performance or the conformation screens. Advertisers wishing to be oboth screens will receive a 10% discount (e.g. $90 and $72 respectively for both screens).

This year we will have coverage of the conformation classes, obedience classes, agility classes and the agility invitational. In addition, we will be archiving each day along with the ads. The archived video will be available about 3 hours after the shows end and will continue to be available for two weeks after the show concludes.

This includes ads as well as the video. These ads are a lot of bang for your buck, reaching a domestic AND an international market. We hope you will consider this great opportunity to get your message out to such a large segment of the German Shepherd Dog Community. This is a huge opportunity in a quickly growing field and will be a year we anticipate adding international viewers as well. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at WEBSTEAM

POSTED BY THE GSDCA

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Everything must end

I am at the Salt Lake City airport and reflecting on another national.

 

I stopped by the Host Hotel to spend a few minutes at the board meeting only to find they went directly into a closed session. I expect with the election of the new board, this will happen less and less.  After what is one of the most relaxed national in years, it is a shame to see the board excluding the membership again. I am going to assume they are doing the right thing.

 

Barbara did a great job of judging. I have seen good judging done in the past by Ed or Dave to mention a few, but hers was as good as I have ever seen. Although at times we could not see what she was doing the handlers could. What she did is when she had picked the keepers, she gestured to the handlers where she was splitting the group. Her back at that time was to the crowd, and in bitches we couldn't see that was what she was doing. In males it was more obvious, but other than that, she did a perfect job. Anyone might want to rearrange the first three or four, but only one person was next to the dogs, looking at them within a foot or so.

 

Bob did his usual good job.  I don't think anyone noticed that last year when he did the Tuesday show, his Best Of Breed Dog went on to Grand Victor. This year, his Winner's Bitch went on to Grand Victrix.  That says a lot about his ability to find the best of the best.

 

I always love to watch Jammie judge. She has so much fun doing it, and makes it look easy. There never is any question that she is going to do a perfect job, and I saw her do it again.  Maybe her feet giving her a problem might have been reflected in her judging, but if so, she should always wear uncomfortable shoes.

 

Dan found the best dogs, from the start. His Winner's Dog was a real star and it shows by him going high Select.  I always have believed that Dan knows what the best dog is, and he picks them quickly and it is clear why he did it.

 

Live every year, the National does have to end. This year seemed more relaxed than before and it felt like the Canadian National. It might be a smaller entry, but even with that, the Quality was satisfying in that it shows we are doing something right. Everyone should be commended who worked so hard for the membership to make it so.

 

I have to mention the help Zoe and Paula gave me.  It is not easy, and would be impossible for me to do this Blog without help. The very best I ever had was Dania who never had to look in the catalog to tell me what dogs were being moved. But, I think she will never do it again, it is hard work. I have had Flower Boy do it, and he made it clear, he will never agree to announce to me.  Cindy Davis helped one year, and that seemed to be enough. I doubt Paula will be there for me to find and ask again, and I doubt Zoe feels like doing it again.  Michel is a great help as he prints out, prior to the show a list of the dogs and bitches in large type that I can read.  We need to consider the age of our membership when we print the catalog and it is time to go to 12 point type.

 

Each year I have to find someone and tell them how much fun it is to sit with me and tell me what dog or bitch is being moved.  I also may have to find a way to be higher than the floor so that I can see what is going on when the handlers get in front of me. At one point Michael Cheeks asked if I wanted him to move, and he was getting the attention of his champion. I told him what he was doing was more important. I would also prefer not to be so isolated, as I had to leave my table to talk to anyone.

 

All in all, it was another fun week with good people, great animals, and fantastic judging. I read the lineup for next year, and it is going to be the same, at least as far as judging.

 

I wonder if the video will encourage people to come to the Big Show, or if it will make it too easy to watch. I know LanaLee has some ideas to improve it. I hope she makes it known that it is available to people who might then join the club. But she sure works hard for us, and we need to thank her.  She never needed me to man a camera, and has enough help.

 

See everyone , (I hope) in Kansas with our without Toto.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

The final word, and the future

For those few who have not heard, the slate next year will be Ed Barritt for Specials, Bob Kish for Dogs and Rita Sandell for bitches. While I am disappointed that Randy Chesnut didn't get in there, I hope he will run again next year.

 

The show before the show will be Karen Wagner.

 

I left the diner before the speeches, but I am sure there were many pithy things said and great wisdom given out. I just wish I had been able to stay, but I had so many things to do.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

The last gasp

What a day and what a group of dogs.  I am so excited for Twyla, she just wanted to do well, but number five.  Tedi was going to ride up here with her and at the last minute had to cancel.  Twyla drove by herself and what a trip.

 

Paula got sick of me yelling at her, "what is going on" and she took her dog and left.  Zoe seemed to last better, but I am sure they are both mad at me now. It would not be the first time.  I get to sit with Twyla while the dogs go around.  Tedi called me to help me celebrate and got to talk to Twyla for a minute too.

 

They have to correct the Select Excellent, and Patron is one of them. So is Bronson but we know that from last year when he was Select.  They are taking the tablecloth and starting to take down the ring, and we aren't done yet.  We still need Best Of Bree, Best of Winner's and Best Opposite Sex.

 

Ginnie Altman was trying to tell me if the Bitch went Breed there is no Best of Winners. Dahhhh!.  It is interesting here now, and there are the three. The Grand Victor, Rogue, then The Grand Victrix  and Winner's Dog.

 

Best of Breed is Aquilla who was Winner's Bitch and is therefore Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex is Rogue.

 

What a show. I am exhausted and I had fun. I made a lot of new enemies and may or may not go to the victory dinner.

 

Sheree Moses came by to talk, and they left Bronson with us, and I am going to try to steal him.  She is being greeting everyone and they are setting down the show so I don't know how much longer I can hang around here.  Bronson is a one strong dog and seems to even like me. 

 

That's it for the day, and another National. I will post one more time from the airport and I hope to see everyone in Kansas.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together