The last few weeks have found the Schach Family still pinching ourselves after Jackie’s wins at the American Boxer Club’s National Specialty in Indianapolis and at the Indianhead Kennel Club show in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jackie won First Place in the Bred By Exhibitor Brindle Dog class at the national show. He is pictured above with judge Shelli Sinclair-Woods and of course, Amy the Handler. (Many of you will remember Amy from when she showed Muffy.)
The American Boxer Club National Specialty, which is abbreviated as ABC, is a week long show featuring the top boxers from the United States, as well as entries from Canada and Mexico. The only reason we were able to attend was because of my Stampin’ Up! customers! While many of my fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators are cruising the Mediterranean Sea this week on the incentive trip they earned, I made the decision to forego the trip in lieu of cash. Although the money I received from Stampin’ Up! is only a fraction of the value of the trip, it made it possible for me to pay off most of the expenses for ABC. There are those who will say I was crazy, and I will admit I am a little jealous when I see the photos posted by those who are cruising, but there are also those who can understand what it is like to see a puppy I brought into this world…a puppy who lives with me, eats with me, and sleeps with me…walk away a national class winner. There will be time for other cruises, but this year it was Jackie’s time.
After we left ABC on Friday, we embarked on the over 8 hour journey to Eau Claire, Wisconsin so Jackie could show there before heading home. Nothing can compare to driving through downtown Chicago during the noon rush hour! And what are the chances the song Freeway Jam would be playing on the radio?
Of course, every time I see it, Sears Tower takes my breath away! Sorry Willis…it will always be Sears Tower to me!
However, Jackie was not impressed with either the traffic or the tower, and snored his way into Wisconsin.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin was definitely colder than Indianapolis. We had brought NO winter clothes with us, so Kim made a trip to the mall to find us a coat. We settled for sweatshirts, which we layered. This was Jackie’s first outdoor show and I am sure it left a cold impression on him. It spit a few snowflakes on him Saturday morning. To stop his shivering, I removed one of my sweatshirts and wrapped it around him as he stood ringside. The things we do for our furkids!
When all was said and done Saturday, Jackie was awarded Best of Breed, Best Bred By Exhibitor, Working Group 4th place and Bred By Working Group 1st place. We watched our baby compete for Best Bred By In Show.
Sunday was a different judge, with no Bred By Competition. However, Jackie won Best of Breed again and competed in the Group Ring against other breeds.
Our wild show week was over, but it will definitely live on in my memory for years to come. And for making it possible, I thank all of my sweet customers…
I leave you with the very first picture ever posted of Baby Jackie. Until next time…
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I did not hesitate to combine three patterns from the Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper collection. The leafy pattern of the Mint Macaron paper is very subtle. Although the other two patterns are a little bolder, they are tied together by color.
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