After a rough start (having been bitten on the head at a young age then having a drainage tube installed, which made her head shy) Jewel is finally permitting strangers to touch her. She does not yet enjoy it. but we are getting there.
2003 Update. Jewel has been in a few shows this year doing quite well. Her head trauma has been resolved and she is now living a normal life.
2004 Royal Melbourne Show 1st place Australian Bred Bitch Class.
January 2005 - Lyndhurst Kennel Club Jewel gaines her first Challenge then follows this up the next day at Cranbourne Dog Club gaining a total of 50 points for the weekend.
March 2005 - Pakenham & Districts Kennel Club Jewel wins Bitch Challenge giving her a further 13 points.
After taking some time to have a litter, Jewel returned to the show ring in
November 2005 - Daylesford & Districts Kennel Club winning Bitch ?Challenge for another 19 points.... then the following day at Sovereign City Kennel Club Jewel won Best in Group giving her the final points she needs to become Australian Champion Kimbastaff Painted Black....
