Beagle Club
of
British Columbia

Judge's comments: "I found the overall quality at this specialty show VERY high. Overall type and quality impressive. I was also impressed with the good sportsmanship observed at all levels of competition. To be commended! I see so many beagles elsewhere that are quite upright in their upper arm and therefore have a tendency to toe in on the move. I found the rear extension was balanced in most instances with the front. Many very nice toplines and very attractive and balanced heads. My regrets? None other than I wish it was allowed to give more Awards of Merit! There were at LEAST four others that I would have liked to have given this special commendation." Patricia Miller

BEST OF BREED Am Can Ch Manahound Lady in Red Sire: Ch Shaw's Spirit of the Chase Dam: Ch Manahound Scenter Fold Breeder: Liz/Don Rosbach Owner: Jennifer Johnson / Liz Rosbach Handler: Jennifer Johnson "This bitch is absolutely lovely. She has lovely movement; strong, purposeful and stays on the ground. Lovely carriage and presentation on the side. Sound on the come and go. She had some strong competition from two other bitch specials, but won on her overall balance and lovely breed type." Pat Miller

BEST OPPOSITE SEX BEST VETERAN BEST CANADIAN BRED Can Ch Laponderosa's Road to Lenwin Sire: Ch Lenwin's Nifty Li'l Nipper Dam: Can Int Ch Lenwin's Justa Lotta Joy Breeder: Derrick Laponder Owner: Estelle Laponder Handler: Sandy Bryce "This was a hard won victory as there were some dazzling youngsters to beat for all the above wins. I was much impressed that this veteran maintained his shape and movement as a more mature beagle. His movement was SOUND on the come and go and balanced on the go around. A very nice dog." Pat Miller *editor's note: some may remember this dog & handler from the movie "Best in Show"

WINNERS BITCH - BEST OF WINNERS Am Ch Daragoj Diamonds Forever Sire: Am Ch Echo Run Frolicsome Fella Dam: Daragoj Kuurankukka Breeder: Eeva Resko Owner: Jan Jeske Handler: Jan Jeske "I loved this bitch. She was so smooth and balanced one could not imagine that she would not move well and she did not disappoint. What a lovely bitch this is. I would have liked to have given her an Award of Merit." Pat Miller

WINNERS DOG Manahound Field of Dreams Sire: Am Ch Shaw's Final Episode Dam: Beaglee American Dream Breeder: Liz/Don Rosbach Owner: Jennifer Johnson / Liz Rosbach "A single male entry of very nice quality." Pat Miller

BEST PUPPY RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Laponderosa's Designs in Black Breeder / Owner / Handler: Estelle Laponder "What a cutie this one was. Very sound with a face one would like to smooch. Later on in the weekend I also gave her Best Puppy in Show at the all breed event so watch for her when she is grown up!" Pat Miller

AWARD OF MERIT Am Can Ch Manahound Right On Target Breeder: Liz/Don Rosbach Owner: Andrew do Couto / Liz Rosbach Handler: Andrew do Couto "A very nice dog that gave the Best of Opposite winner a run for his money. Very nice type and very nice on the move as well. I note his sire is the same sire as the Best of Breed bitch! Nice that one stud produced both of these beauties." Pat Miller