SHOW NEWS!
We have come off of a 5 week (10 show) run with the following news!!
Week 1 Canby Oregon: Judge.
LONGCOATS
KEEPSAKES SINGING IN THE REIGN. "Cosmo" owned by Karen Ponsness in Alaska, won his class today(saturday). He was the only entry in his class but this was Cosmo's 1st show- Sunday we moved him to open class with lots more competition and he took 2nd!
KEEPSAKES MOVE OVER DARLING "Zoey" owned by Emily Brock, Salem, OR.- won 1st in her class on Saturday (again, this was her first show) and was moved to Open on Sunday with good competition where she won her class and took Reserve Winners Bitch! Great start
SMOOTHCOATS
KEEPSAKES IRISH WINE. "Finn" owned by Carole Paulson, Shown by 12 year old Sarah Sprauer (1st show for her) won his class Saturday and Won WINNERS DOG Sunday.
KEEPSAKES PRINCE OF TIDES AT ZURANS. "Prince" owned by Carole Paulson and Kristie Wheeler won WINNERS DOG Saturday and Reserve Sunday.
Week 2- Redmond Oregon- Judge Gareth Morgan- Jones and Judge Donald J. Emslie
LONGCOATS
KEEPSAKES SINGING IN THE REIGN. "Cosmo"1/W/BW/BV Sunday Winners Dog, Best Opposite
KEEPSAKES MOVE OVER DARLING "Zoey" Winners Bitch, Best Opposite: Sunday Winners Bitch, BW, BV Sunday shown by Emme Clark age 10
SMOOTHCOATS
KEEPSAKES IRISH WINE. "Finn" Reserve Winners dog x 2 .
KEEPSAKES PRINCE OF TIDES AT ZURANS. "Prince" Winners Dog, Sunday BW
Week 3- Bandon Oregon- Judge Lesley E. Hiltz
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LONGCOATS
KEEPSAKES SINGING IN THE REIGN. "Cosmo" not entered
KEEPSAKES MOVE OVER DARLING "Zoey" W/BW/BV shown by Emme Clark Sunday W/BO
SMOOTHCOATS
KEEPSAKES IRISH WINE. "Finn" Reserve Sunday W/BV/BW
KEEPSAKES PRINCE OF TIDES AT ZURANS. "Prince" Winners Dog, Sunday Reserve
Week 4- Couer D Alene, Idaho- Judges: Virginia Lynne- Frederick R Stephens
LONGCOATS
KEEPSAKES SINGING IN THE REIGN. "Cosmo" not entered
KEEPSAKES MOVE OVER DARLING "Zoey" Reserve, Sunday Winners Bitch
SMOOTHCOATS
KEEPSAKES IRISH WINE. "Finn" Winners Dog/ Best Opposite Sunday W/BW/BV
KEEPSAKES PRINCE OF TIDES AT ZURANS. "Prince" Reserve, Sunday Reserve
Week 5- Portland, Or- NO WINS ? NO WINS!
We did not enter Finn nor Prince, and no wins for Cosmo or Zoey- if I were to make excuses, I would say these two amazing kids were tired and road worn after going 5 consecutive weeks, 10 shows- but, no excuses- we had a great run!
Another Keeper baby on the way to his Championship!
Prince has taken 3 BOW's, 2 Opposites, and a BOB over specials all in the last 2 months with limited showings.
Keepsakes Prince of Tides at Zuran's
Co-owned by Carole Paulson and Kristie Wheeler
Sire: Goldvilles Keepsake Burgundy-producer of 4 champions to date
Dam: Burgundy Lil Nikki- producer of 4 champions to date
Every dog on premise at Keepsakes is one or more of the following-
Championed sired
A champion themselves
Pointed
A producer of Champion gett (kids)
A producer of Champion grandgett
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You have found yourself exploring the wonderful world of Keepsakes Chihuahuas, a legacy of legends,
where we are striving to build on the values, time and knowledge of breeders, handlers and colleagues that
have helped shape these dogs into what they are today.
Although I have spent years of research on this breed — compiling databases, watching lines, studying dogs,
attending shows and meeting some of the legends in the ring — my total knowledge to date, is what some of
my esteemed colleagues forget in a day. This breed--perhaps more than any other breed I have had the privilege
to be a part of--is made up of dedication, trial and error, and stories like those traditionally told around the campfire.
The famous ones become larger-than-life, and their progeny (and the breeders who produce them) become
the hope for the future.
The people that make up Keepsakes Chihuahuas are dedicated to becoming stewards of that future. It is our
intention to enhance the breed both in temperament and conformation; pass knowledge, respect opinions, and in
all instances- learn, learn, learn from those who are willing to teach and mentorin positive ways. It is also our
committment that as we learn, so shall we pass our knowledge to others. It is only by sharing what we learn that
these dogs, and yes, this sport, will continue to flourish.
Yes, we have beautiful dogs. We have show dogs and pet dogs and everything in-between. We have our campfire
stories and are building our legacy. We are doing it with the help of our village--our great friends in the show ring and our
lovely furry companions who have entrusted their futures to us. Come explore our family and see if you might fit in to what
we are hoping to achieve.
Enjoy,
Carole Paulson, Denise Buntjer, Emme Clark and the gang of Chihoos
