2008 USASA National Specialty & ASCA After Shows

Well, the USASA Nationals was a great time, and successful in my eyes. We went with Cappy, Brodie, Meme and Hotshot. We had some expectations that we didn't meet, and some that we exceeded.

To start with, Brodie, at 23 months was in the open Red Class with a total of 8 very nice reds in there. While Brodie was being his normal self, he got the job done, and Pam Levin liked him. Unfortunately he couldn't contain his excitement with all the clapping, hooting and hollering in Winners so messed himself up..but that is ok. We received a beautiful throw of the logo for the prize and a ribbon I won't trade in for anything. (photo to be added)


Hotshot, unfortunately didn't fair as well at the Nationals, but at the ASCA shows after the Natls he was a Clean Sweep for the Veterans classes. With a number of 7-10 and 10 and up dogs and bitches, Hotshot walked away with Best Veteran in Sweeps, Best Veteran and Best Veteran, thus earning him the Overall High Point Veteran Dog. That ribbon already has a place of honor on Cassie's wall in her new home. (Photo to be added)

At the Nationals tho, Alyssa Grossnickle used Hotshot for Junior showmanship. She was absolutely flawless in her presentation of the dog, and that earned her the coveted title of Best Junior Handler over some nice competition. Congrats Alyssa and Hotshot!! (photo to be added)

Cappy was shown in a class of 19, and actually did very well at the Nationals. He didn't make cuts or place but that was ok..she showed very well.

At the after show, he did however win his class and was pulled out for Winners Dog, so I can't much complain for a dog that has only been shown for 4 shows :) (Photo to be added)


Now the fun news...we have a new addition at Hotshot Kennels, and living at Cassie's house. Her name is Myshara's Bringing Sexy Back, aka Justine, and she is 10 months old. She is the pretty blue girl from the BISS Ch. Starswepts Hi Flyin at Hisaw (Riley) and BIS Ch. Briarbrooks Im Too Sexy (Simone) cross. (photos to be added)

Justine is already proving her mettle by placing 4th in a very competitive 9-12 class at the Nationals. Thank you Sharon Fontanini for co-owning this beautiful Riley and Simone daughter with Cassie. She'll have tons of fun with her.

Till the Memorial Day shows....
Happy Showing