Deacon lives up to his name as he surely has made us proud at both Starwood and Atlantis as a show dog and a producer. Deacon is an American, Canadian and International Champion as well as the 2001 Best Of Breed winner at the Dalmatian Organization of Houston Spring Specialty. In 1999, he ranked Dalmatian Club of America Top Spot # 22 and AKC All-Breed # 20!

Deacon is owned, loved, & trained by Joni Shoup. He is currently training to compete in Agility.

Deacon wins DCA 2002 - STUD DOG FOURTH PLACE!

Deacon has the following progeny from his first litter out of Ch Starwood's Luck O' The Irish:

Ch Starwood's Proud Irish Rebel, " Rebel"

Rebel finished at 9 Months old at the Cleveland Crown Classic shows in December 2001 with a WD/BOW for a major and a WD/BOW/BOB over 8 Specials for a 5 Point Major!

2002 DCA National Specialty: Futurity 12 - 16 Month Dogs - Fourth Place

Starwood's Unforgettable

Took a major WD win at the Cleveland Crown Classic show in December 2001 from the BBE class at 9 months old!

BEST SENIOR & BEST IN FUTURITY WINNER! at the 2002 Dalmatian Club of America National Specialty under breeder judge Beth White, Melody Kennels - CO

2002 DCA National Specialty: Sweepstakes 12 - 14 Month Dogs - Second Place

Starwood's Hope Floats

2002 DCA National Specialty: Futurity 12 - 16 Month Bitches - Second Place

2002 DCA National Specialty: 12 - 18 Month Bitches - First Place

If you would like further information on Deacon, please contact Starwood Dalmatians, Joni Shoup, at starwooddals@yahoo.com