Club News

Our club members are very active in the Sport of Purebred dogs

Below is our "brags page" for our members

This page will be updated bi-monthly

CONGRATS TO ALL!!!!

June/July/Aug 2009 Brags

Del & Margie Westphal - (Breeder/Owner)

Shizi Gou Midnight Lace "Lacey"

6/5/09 – TCASTC Specialty – Best in Sweeps

6/07/09 – Lake Minnetonka KC – WB/BOS 1 point

6/14/09 – Fort Dodge KC – WB/BOS 1 point

7/12/09 – Nebraska KC – WB/BOS 1 point

8/8/09 – KC of Freeborn County MN – WB/BW – 1 point

8/9/09 – KC of Freeborn County MN – WB/BW – 1 point

8/14/09 – Wisconsin Rapids KC – WB/BOS – 3 point Major!!

8/20/09 – Leavenworth KC – WB/BOS- 4 point Major!!

8/23/09 – Heart of America KC – WB/BW/BOS – 3 point Major!!

Lacey is now known as Champion Shizi Gou Midnight Lace!!!

Del &Margie Westphal – (Breeder) – Suzi Beaupre (Owner)

Shizi Gou Magic In The Air At Se-B “Majji”

8/28/09 – Mid-coast KC - WB/BOS – 1 point

8/30/09 – Mid-coast KC - WB/BOS – 1 point

Del & Margie Westphal – (Breeder/Co-owner)

Mei San Damsel In Distress

8/15/09 – Marshfield KC – WB/BOS – 3 point Major!!!

Del & Margie Westphal – (Breeder/Owner)

Shizi Gou Black Ice

6/13/09 – Fort Dodge KC – WB/BOS – 1 point

7/9/09 – Duluth KC – WB/BOS – 1 point

7/12/09 – WB/BOS – 2 points (over a bitch special)

8/1/09 – Coulee KC – WB/BW – 1 point

8/2/09 – Coulee KC – WB/BW – 1 point

Wendy Ascher (Owner) – Del & Margie Westphal (Breeders)

Ista’s You Bet Your Sweet Ascher “Ashton”

6/19/09- Annoka County MN Kennel Club – WD – 4 point Major!

6/20/09 – Cambridge MN Kennel Club – WD/BW – 4 point Major!

7/11/09 – Nebraska Kennel Club – WD/BW – 1 point

7/12/09 – Nebraska Kennel Club – WD/BW – 1 point

7/25/09 – Waukesha Kennel Club – WD – 1 point

Ashton is now known as Champion Ista’s You Bet Your Sweet Ascher!!

Wendy Ascher (Breeder) – Jackie Power (Owner – Canada)

Ascher's Given' Credit - "Cash"

7/04/09 – BOB/Grp 4 – 3 point Major!!!

Cash is now known as Can Champion Ascher’s Given Credit!!

Ann Haberkorn (owner) – Kim Gropp (breeder)

Spunku’s Midnight Murphy

Novice A Qualifying score

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April/May 2009 Brags

Barb Cunningham (Owner) (Agility/Obedience/Rally)

AMERICAN SHIH TZU CLUB NATIONAL SPECIALTY:

Teddy – Qualified in Excellent A Standard (1st leg); Excellent B Jumpers with Weaves (2nd leg); Novice FAST (2nd leg)

Louie – Qualified in Novice FAST (NF Title)

Annie – Qualified in Rally Advanced (2nd leg)

Del & Margie Westphal – (Breeder/Owner) - Shizi Gou Midnight Lace “Lacey”

5/23/09 – Key City Kennel Club – WB/BW/BOS – 1 point

5/24/09 – Key City Kennel Club – WB/BOS – 1 point

Del &Margie Westphal – (Breeder) – Suzi Beaupre (Owner) - Shizi Gou Magic In The Air At Se-B “Majji”

5/25/09 – Town & Country Toy Dog Club – WB/BW/BOB

Wendy Ascher (Owner) – Del & Margie Westphal (Breeders) - Ista’s You Bet Your Sweet Ascher “Ashton”

5/23/09 – Key City Kennel Club – WD – 1 point

5/24/09 – Key City Kennel Club – WD/BW – 1 point

5/29/09 – Fargo-Moorehead Kennel Club – WD – 1 point

5/31/09 - Fargo-Moorehead Kennel Club - WD - 1 point

Wendy Ascher (Owner) Susan Wueller (Breeder) - Hansuti’s You Make Me Wanna LaLa At Ascher’s “LaLa”

4/18/09 – Waterloo Kennel Club – WB – 2 points

4/25/09 – Heart of Iowa Kennel Club – 1 point

Lala needs just a 3 point Major to finish!!

Wendy Ascher (Breeder) – Irina Sevryugina (Owner) - Ascher’s Superfection At Louren’s “Gosha”

5/17/09 – “Gosha” is now known as Jr. Russian Champion Ascher's Superfection At Louren's!!

Wendy Ascher (Breeder) - Jackie Power (Owner - Canada) - Ascher's Given' Credit "Cash"

5/23/09 – WD/BW – 2 points

5/24/09 – WD/BW/BOB – 4 point major!! & BPIS!!

5/24/09 – WD/BW – 2 points

Cash is just 7 months old, and needs 2 singles to finish!!

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Feb/Mar 2009 Brags

Susan Wueller (Breeder – Owner) – Hansuti’s You Lookin At Me – “Mia”

2/19/2009 – Park Shore Kennel Club WB/BW/BB 3 Point Major!!

2/20/2009 – Blackhawk Kennel Club WB/BW/OS 1 Point

2/21/2009 – International KC of Chicago WB/BW/OS 4 Point Major!!

Mia is now known as CH Hansuti’s You Lookin At Me!!!

Wendy Ascher (Owner) Susan Wueller (Breeder)

Hansuti’s You Make Me Wanna LaLa At Ascher’s - “LaLa”

3/06/09 – Garden City Kansas KC – WB/BW/BOS – 1 point

3/08/09 – Garden City Kansas KC – WB/BW/BOS – 1 point

3/14/09 Dubuque Kennel Club – WB/BOS – 3 Point Major!!

3/29/09 – Clinton Iowa Kennel Club – WB/BW/BOS – 1 point

4/02/09 - Kansas Toy Dog Club – WB – 1 point

4/04/09 – Wichita Kennel Club – WB – 1 point

4/05/09 – Hutchinson Kennel Club – WB/BOS – 1 point

LaLa is now up to 9 points!

Barb Cunningham (Owner) – Leapin’ Louie The Lionhearted “Louie”

Louie earned his Novice Chances title in Open Jumpers title in NADAC agility in Libertyville, IL in March.

Earning his Novice Chances also completed his Novice Versatility – earning titles in all six classes at the novice level.

Chances are the hardest, because it requires the dog to work at a distance from the handler.

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January 2009 Brags

Alicia Gregor/Kim Gropp (breeders) – CH Nicali Hot Summers’ Night – “Sully”

1/17/09 – Central Iowa Kennel Club, Sully is WD for 1 point!!

Sully is now known as Champion Nicali Hot Summer's Night

Special congrats to Alicia on her first bred Champion!!

Susan Wueller (breeder – owner) – Hansuti’s You Lookin At Me – “Mia”

1/24/09 – Erie Kennel Club, Mia is WB/BW for 1 point

1/25/09 – Erie Kennel Club, Mia is WB/BW for another point!

Mia is just moving right along and now has 7 points!

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November/December 2008 Brags

Alicia Gregor & Kim Gropp (breeders) – Nicali Hot Summers’ Night – “Sully”

October 26, 2008 - Sioux Empire Kennel Club - WD - 3 point Major!!!

November 8, 2008 - Minneapolis Kennel Club - WD for 1 point

Sully (owned by Del and Margie Westphal) is up to 14 points with 3 majors! He needs 1 single to finish! Go Sully!

Susan Wueller (breeder – owner) – Hansuti’s You Lookin At Me – “Mia”

October 19, 2008 –Illinois Capital KC Show, Mia is BOB for her first 2 points

October 31, 2008 – Sturgis Kennel Club, Mia is WB/OS for 1 point

November 1, 2008 – Marion Kennel Club, Mia is WB/BW/OS for 1 point

November 2, 2008 – Northern Indiana Kennel Club, Mia is WB/OS for 1 point

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August/September/October 2008 Brags

Wendy Ascher – CH Ista’s Promiscuous Girl – “Tease”

Alicia Gregor & Kim Gropp (breeders) – Nicali Hot Summers’ Night – “Sully”

Sat October 4 – Wright County Kennel Club WD and BW for a 3-point Major

Sun October 5 – Wright County Kennel Club WD for a 3-point Major

Sat October 11 – Mason City Kennel Club WD for 2 points

Sun October 12 – Mason City Kennel Club WD for 2 points

Sully is now up to 10 points with both Majors out of the way in just 4 shows!!!

Julie Berg (breeder) – CH B’Juled Isn’t That Everything – “Stanley”

Sun Aug 3 – Coulee Kennel Club – WD/BW for 2 Points

Aug 24 – St Croix Kennel Club – 3 Point Major

Sep 6 – Des Moines Kennel Club – 3 Point Major

Stanley is now known as Champion B’Juled Isn’t That Everything!!!

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Leapin Louie the Lionhearted CD RA OA AXJ

Louie earned his 2nd leg in Novice FAST in Glen Carbon, IL on July 26. He placed 1st in his class.

Seafal Meant to Be RN NA AXJ

Teddy earned his Excellent Agility Jumper (AXJ) title in Indianapolis, IN on June 21. He placed First!!!

Susan Wueller – CH Hansuti’s Absolutely Adorable – “Adora”

Adora went Winners Bitch (WB) in the 9-12 month puppy Class at the Chicagoland

Shih Tzu Specialty under breeder judge Gilbert Kahn.

Adora went WB, Best Of Winners (BOW), and Best Puppy In Specialty Show (BPISS)
all from the 9-12 month puppy Class at the Shih Tzu Fanciers Of Central Florida Specialty
under breeder judge Bill Cunningham.

Adora is now known as Champion Hansuti's Absolutely Adorable!!!

Wendy Ascher – Ista’s Promiscuous Girl – “Tease”

Sun June 22 - Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club WB/BW for 2 points

Sat June 28 - Sioux Valley Kennel Club WB for 1 Point

Sun June 29 - Sioux Valley Kennel Club WB for 1 Point

Sat July 19 - Paper Cities Kennel Club WB/BOS for 1 Point

She is now up to 9 points with one of her Majors out of the way!!!

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Barb Cunningham - Seafal Anna Banana RN NA OAJ OAP AJP – “Annie”

Annie earned her Rally Novice (RN) title at the Corn Belt Kennel Club show in Bloomington, IL on May 26th. She placed 1st in her class!

Julie Berg (owner) Kim Gropp (breeder) - Spunku B’Juled Midnite Gem – “Gem” (all owner handled)

Hutchinson KC – 4/5/08 – 1 point

Fond Du Lac KC – 4/19/08 – 1 point

Fond Du Lac KC – 4/20/08 – 1 point

Key City KC – 5/24/08 – 3 point Major

Susan Wueller - Hansuti’s Absolutely Adorable – “Adora”

Marion KC - 5/16/08 – 1 point

Trumbull County KC - 5/22/08 – 1 point

New Castle KC - 5/23/08 – 1 point

Butler County KC - 5/24/08 – 1 point

Trumbull County KC - 5/25/08 – 1 point

This brings Adora to 5 points in two weeks of showing!

Wendy Ascher – Ista’s Promiscuous Girl – “Tease”

Packerland KC – 4/26/08 – 1 point

Fargo-Moorhead KC – 5/31/08 – 3 point Major!!

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March 2008 Brags

Barb Cunningham - UCD UAGI Seafal Anna Banana NA OAJ OAP AJP TIAD TG3 CGC TDIinc. - "Annie"

- Annie earned her Teacup Games III (TG3) at the Happy Feet TDAA Agility Trial in Racine on Saturday, February 23. She qualified in both of her runs.

- Annie is now a registered Therapy Dog with Therapy Dogs Incorporated! She passed her evaluations by visiting three assisted living/nursing home/adult day care facilities. She will continue with her visits on a regular basis, and we are looking to add a visit with the Boys & Girls club in the future.

Barb Cunningham - Seafal Meant to Be NA OAJ TBAD TG2 CGC - "Teddy"

- Teddy earned his Teacup Games II (TG2) at the Happy Feet TDAA Agility Trial in Racine on Saturday, February 23. He qualified in three of his four runs.

- Teddy earned his Open Agility Jumper (OAJ) title in Lake St. Louis, MO on March 1st. He placed 1st on this run.

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January 2008 Brags

Wendy Ascher (owner) Vicki Clark (breeder) – CH Ascher’s Pursuit Of Perfection – “Lexie”

December 8th WB/BOS for 1 point

December 13th, WB/BOS for 1 point

January 5th, WB/BW for 1 point

January 19th WB/BW/BOS for 2 points

January 20th WB/BOS for 2 points

February 9th, Lex is WB for a 3 point major at the Metropolitan New York Shih Tzu Fanciers Specialty in New York!

Lexie is now known as Champion Ascher's Pursuit Of Perfection!!!

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November 2007 Brags

Alicia Gregor - CH Ultra's Playin' To The Beat - "Cadence"

Nov 10th - WB for a 3 point major!!!

Cadence is now known as Champion Ultra's Playin' To The Beat!!!

Wendy Ascher (owner) Vicki Clark (breeder) - Ascher's Pursuit Of Perfection - "Lexie"

October 7th - WB/BOS for 3 point major

October 19th - WB/BOS for 1 point

November 17th - WB/BW/BOS for 1 point

November 19th - WB/BOS for 1 point

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September 2007 Brags

Alicia Gregor - Ultra’s Playin’ To The Beat – “Cadence”

9/3 WB/BOW/BOB for 1 point

9/16 - 3 point Major

9/23 – BOB for 1 point

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Barb Cunningham - Leapin Louie the Lionhearted CD RA OA MXJ

"Louie" earned his OA (Open Agility) title at the Forest City Dog Training Club's agility trial held in Loves Park, IL on June 30

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Barb Cunningham - UCD Leapin Louie the Lionhearted CD RN NA MXJ TBAD TG1 CGC - "Louie"

On Sunday, April 14th in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Louie earned his first Open Standard leg (1st place) and another leg in Excellent B Jumpers with weaves

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March 2007 Brags

Barbara Cunningham - UCD Leapin Louie the Lionhearted CD NA MXJ RN TBAD TG1 CGC "Louie"

February 24, 2007: Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago, McCormick Place, Chicago IL - 1st Place 8" Novice B Standard (2nd Leg)

March 2, 2007: Gateway Agility Club, Lake St. Louis, MO - 1st Place 8" Novice B Standard (New title - NA!!!!); 2nd Place Novice B FAST (1st Leg)

March 3, 2007: Gateway Agility Club, Lake St. Louis, MO - Q - 8" Excellent B JWW

Barbara Cunningham - Seafal Meant to Be CGC "Teddy"

March 3, 2007: Gateway Agility Club, Lake St. Louis, MO - 1st Place 8" Novice B JWW (2nd Leg)

Barbara Pressley - Diamond Dynasty's Magic Moment - "Bree"

12/16/07 2 points in Conformation

Bree also won The Winnegamie Dog Club's Winter Fun Match taking Best Puppy in Match

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January 2007 Brags

Barb Cunningham: Leapin Louie The Lionhearted - "Louie"

3rd place in Excellent B Jumpers with Weaves at the Scott County Kennel Club's agility trial on February 4th, in Kewaunee, Illinois.

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November 2006 Brags

Kim Gropp - CH Spunku’s Papa Murphy - "Murphy"

On October 7th 1/WD/BW for a 4 point Major

October 8th 1/WD/BW for another 4 point Major

Murphy is now known as Champion Spunku’s Papa Murphy!

Wendy Ascher – CH Century’s Find your Freedom – "Freedy"

Oct 20th 1/WD/BOS for 1 point

Oct 21st 1/WD for 1 point

Oct 22nd 1/WD/BW for 2 points

Oct 29th 1/WD for 1 point

Nov 3rd 1/WD/BW for a 5 point Major

Nov 4th 1/WD/BW for a 4 point Major

Freedy is now known as Champion Century’s Find your Freedom!

Alicia Gregor – CH Ultra’s Heartbreak Kid - "Vinnie"

On 11/5/06 Vinnie finishes with his 3rd major

Vinnie is now known as Champion Ultra’s Heartbreak Kid!

Barb Cunningham - UCD Leapin Louie the Lionhearted CD RN MXJ TBAD TG1 CGC - "Louie"

Louie placed first in Excellent B Jumpers with Weaves at the Peoria Obedience Training Club's agility trial on October 8. He also earned 10

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September 2006 Brags

Alicia Gregor – Ultra’s Heartbreak Kid - "Vinnie"

9/3 – 3 pt Major – WD/BW/BOB

9/11 – 1 pt – WD/BW/BOB

Kim Gropp – Spunku’s Papa Murphy - "Murphy"

9/1 – 2 pts - WD

9/23 - 1 pt - WD

9/24 - 2 pts - WD/BW

Wendy Ascher - Century’s Find your Freedom - "Freedy"

9/2 - 2 pts - WD/BW/BOB

Barb Cunningham - UCD Leapin Louie the Lionhearted CD RN MXJ TBAD TG1 CGC - "Louie"

Louie ran his heart out and achieved his tenth leg to earn his Master Agility Jumper (MXJ) title in Merrillville, IN on August 27. It was a very exciting achievement!

On Labor Day, Louie started a new chapter of his agility career. Because of the rule changes, he can now run in the 8" height classes. He started off at the Capital Canine Training Club's trials in Springfield, IL with another qualifying score in Excellent Jumpers, second place, and seven MACH points.

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July/August 2006 Brags

Barb Cunningham’s – Seafal Anna Banana - "Annie"

“Annie” earned her Excellent Jumper Preferred title on Friday, July 28th at the Greater St. Louis Agility Club's agility trial in Glen Carbon, IL, placing 1st in the 4" Excellent A Jumpers with Weaves Preferred class. She is now UCD UAGI Seafal Anna Banana NA OAJ OAP AJP TIAD TG2 CGC.

Wendy Ascher’s – Century’s Find Your Freedom - "Freedy"

August 13, 2006 WD/BW/BOB for his 1st pt.

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May/June 2006 Brags

Donna Blumenthal – Rhapsody’s All That Jazz

April 29 - WB/BOS for 1 point

April 30 - WB/BOS for 1 point

Alicia Gregor – Ultra’s Heartbreak Kid - "Vinnie"

May 27 - WD for 2 points

May 28 - WD for 1 point

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