BRAGS
December
No meeting this month, see you next time!
November
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto achieved a personal best time for Fast Cat of 7.99 seconds.
Teresa Pannone bragged that Sonny is now a Canine Good Citizen, passing the test at our RDOD.
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Thank you Erin Delong and Becky Rephan for hosting hospitality!
October
Susie Osmansky bragged that Rosie got 3 Master Standard Legs and 2 Fast Legs in Agility. Kate got 2 Standard Legs.
Cambryane Slemmer bragged that Susan Pickerill’s Ghita took Best of Breed at the Bergamasco Specialty in Friendsville, Maryland.
Susie Osmansky bragged that Amelia Johnson and Nancy Bensley are going to the AKC Fast Cat Invitational in Orlando, Florida in December.
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Thank you Teresa and Patty Pannone for hosting hospitality!
September
Teresa Pannone bragged that Sunny went Best of Opposite Sex at Great Dane of Lehigh Valley and won 3 Selects and 1 Best of Opposite at the Summer Mountain Cluster.
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto’s son is ranked 6th top UKC American Eskimo.
Susie Osmansky bragged on Rosie’s two standard runs at Westminster while Kate did the walk of shame.
August
Teresa Pannone bragged on her Great Dane Sunny’s achievements in conformation.
Patty Pannone has welcomed new puppies into her life.
Alice Honeycutt bragged on Zeke’s wins in the conformation ring at only 6 months of age.
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto’s son is ranked #6 UKC American Eskimo in the nation.
July
Teresa Pannone’s Sunny took BOB at Northeastern Kennel Club.
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto has earned his FCAT13.
Marcy Hardinger bragged that her 8 ½ month Standard Poodle, Mya, has earned 5 titles already. The last one was the CGC urban.
Susie Osmansky bragged that Kate has her third Beginner Novice title.
Thank you Susie Osmansky and Becky Rephan for hosting hospitality!
June
Alice Honeycutt bragged that her pup Zeke placed Group 3 puppy at his first show.
Susie Osmansky bragged that Kate got second place in Beginning Novice Agility. She also bragged that Carolyn Lathrop’s Hake earned his Companion Dog title.E
Thank you Erin DeLong, Lisa Serfass and Becky Rephan for hosting hospitality!
May
Jessica Mast has a new corgi puppy named Chewie.
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Susie Osmansky bragged that Kate has two Open Fast legs, one Excellent Standard Leg, and two Excellent Jumpers Legs. Nancy Bensley's Henry got his first Novice Standard leg.
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Teresa Pannone bragged that Sunny won three Major Selects at the Western Pennslyvania Great Dane Specialty.
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Thank you Linda Griffith and Becky Rephan for hosting hospitality!
April
Teresa Pannone bragged that Sunny got an Award of Merit in Pennsylvania, Select Bitch at Shawnee, finished her Championship and has 5 Grand Champion points.
Susie Osmansky bragged on Rosie. She brought a cake to celebrate the achievements that Rosie and her two half-sisters got on the same day. Susie also bragged that Nancy Bensley’s King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named Henry has achieved the #1 rank in Fast Cat as the fastest Cavalier. He is also a star performer at UPMC.
Marcy Hardinger bragged that her 5-month-old Standard Poodle now has an Intermediate Trick Dog title.
Thank you Jennifer Slemmer and Susie Osmansky for hosting hospitality!
March
Amelia bragged that Gusto turned 6 years old! Gusto is also currently ranked as the #1 American Eskimo in Fast CAT.
Thank you Jennifer Kallenborn for hosting hospitality!
February
Thank you Teresa and Patty Pannone, Fran Jacquemin and Marge McGee for hosting hospitality!
No brags.
January
No meeting this month, see you next time!
December
No meeting this month, see you next time!
November
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto attended the Fast Cat Invitational in Ohio. This was his fourth invitation. Amelia was surprised to learn that Gusto had developed a fan from as far away as California that came to meet him. The event lasted 5 days. They found unique places to hike on off days. Gusto earned his FCAT 19 title at the Invitational.
Susie Osmansky bragged that Nancy Bensley’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel “Henry “also went to the Fast Cat Invitational and was awarded Best of Breed for his breed speed.
Bree DeWitt bragged that she has a new Great Dane puppy.
Alice Honeycutt bragged that Zeke won Breed at West Friendship Friday and Sunday. He also earned an OH Group 4 and an OH Group 3 on Friday. Zeke is ranked #3 AKC Italian Spinone. Una won Puppy Group 4 as well as OS and BOW both days.
Teresa bragged that she has a new male Great Dane puppy.
Susie Osmansky bragged that she earned more Q’s in Agility with her Brittany.
September
Debi Beveridge bragged that Ziva earned her FCAT title.
Tonya Miller bragged that Bandit earned his DCAT title.
Bree Dewitt bragged that Nora earned her BCAT title.
Marcy Hardinger bragged that rally classes are happening!
Alice Honeycutt bragged that Una was awarded Puppy of Achievement. Zeke is ranked 9th in Spinone for NOHS.
Susie Osmansky bragged that Kate earned a Masters JWW leg. Rosie earned another Fast leg in Agility.
August
Marcy Hardinger bragged that Myra now has her Rally Excellent Title, her BCAT title and her FIT Dog Gold title.
Alice Honeycutt bragged that Una earned BOS for 3 days and Best of Winners on Sunday for her first point and Zeke earned Breed on Sunday for his first Major as a Champion.
Lindsey Gilson bragged that Addie and Gotcha (9 months old) are now finished UKC Champions.
July
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto earned his FCAT 18 at Bealeton, Virginia.
Debi Beveridge bragged that Ziva earned her FCAT at our events.
Eleanor Rider bragged that Wyatt earned his BCAT at our events.
Lindsy Gilson bragged that Bezzie earned FCAT, China and Addie both earned BCATS at our events. Vesper won Beginner Pup and Group 2. Gotcha went Reserve Winners Bitch and a first regular show.
Susan Pickerill bragged that Kalypso earned BCAT at our events. Her Bergamasco, Ghita won her National Specialty and was OHBIS.
Susie Osmansky bragged that Kate double Q’d. Rosie has 3 Standard Q’s.
June
Cambryane Slemmer bragged that she has a new addition, Lace, a 1 year old Rough Collie from Canada.
May
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto, her American Eskimo, is now the grandfather of 7 puppies
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Teresa Pannone bragged that Sunny, her Great Dane, is having 8+ puppies.
Lindsey Gilson bragged Vesper was Reserve Best Puppy in Show three times plus (UKC) Best Puppy in Show once at his first ever show. Gotcha has 80/100 points, and all competition wins towards UKC Champion with Best of Breed at five out of 6 shows and two Group seconds, one Group third and two group fourths in Cortland, Virginia.
April
Susie Osmansky bragged on Nancy Bensley’s behalf stating that Henry, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is now ranked #1 in FCAT and will be going to the Invitational. Susie also bragged that her Katie has 2 Q’s in Master Agility and is trying obedience.
Alice Honeycutt bragged that Zeke finished his Championship on April 7 at Berryville. He got his Rally Novice title March 10 and his Rally Intermediate title on March 24th. Una got her CGC title this month.
Marcy Hardinger bragged that her Standard Poodle Myra now has her Advanced Rally Obedience title as well as both her Fit Dog Gold and Silver titles.
Amelia Johnson bragged that Gusto now has his FCAT 16 title.
March
Gladys Knox bragged that Espi won his National Specialty.
Teresa Pannone bragged that Sunny was awarded 3 BOS and an Award of Merit at the Great Dane Specialty of Central Pennsylvania.
Bill Hunt & Becky Rephan bragged that Willow finished waterfowl season retrieving one duck and 11 geese.
Erin DeLong bragged that Fergie followed a “leave it’ then “down” command as she tracked a porcupine on a trail walk.
Susan Pickerill bragged that Ghita is currently #1 Bergamasco in breed.
February
Alice Honeycutt bragged that Zeke was awarded a 5 point and 3-point major in the same weekend. He now has 14 points. Alice is going to the Specialty in North Carolina next. Zeke has a new sister named Una.
Marcy Hardinger bragged that Myra achieved her Rally Obedience Intermediate title in December. Myra has qualified for the Rally National Championship. She also has her Fit Dog Bronze title.
Susie Osmansky lamented that she forgot a vet checkup and an agility sticker but is happy that Kate got her first double Q on January 21st.
Gladys Knox won Best in Show Owner-Handler at the Pekinese Invitational.
January
No meeting this month, see you next time!
November
Amelia Johnson – Gusto achieved his CAX2 in lure coursing.
Marcy Hardinger – Team Myra achieved a RAE4 title, High Combined Award and High Triple Award at Loyalhanna Kennel Club
Tonya Miller – Team Bandit earned his RAE and his first Coursing Title, CA.
Salina Sills – Team Willow earned her FCAT 2.
Debbie Merritt – Team Hank earned a new title – Beginner Novice Obedience.
Bree and Crystal DeWitt – enjoyed the opportunity to attend the National Dog Show in Philadelphia.
Paisley Craig – Handled Lace to achieve Best Junior and a Group 3 at a UKC Herding Specialty in Friendsville, Maryland.
Beth Craig – Received WB and BOB on November 14 with Tiki.
Alicia Jackson – Team Zelda earned Novice Obedience title (CD) and 2 legs in Advanced Rally.
Emily Jackson – Team Annie earned 2 legs towards their Advanced Rally title with two 1st places.
Teresa Pannone – Lucca won his 6–8-month puppy class and 3rd place in the puppy group at the Great Dane National. This was his first show. Sunny had 6 puppies.
October
Marcy Hardinger – Team Myra has achieved the Rally Master 4 title. AKC has posted the Rally Report. Myra is the #1 top Poodle (all sizes) in Rally at Choice, Master, Excellent and Advanced Levels.
Tonya Miller – Team Bandit earned our fourth double Q, our highest score in Excellent of 97 and earned high double at their last event.
Alice & Greg Honeycutt – Una earned RBISOH at Harrington, Delaware. Zeke got his OH Bronze. Zeke is 5th in OH Spinone and got an invite to NOHS Finals in Orlando. Zeke got 2 BOBs this past weekend, an OH3 and two group 3rds. Zeke also earned his third leg in Beginner Novice Obedience. At a Spinone sponsored show in Wilmington, North Carolina, Una got Opposite Sex both days in a class of 13/15 dogs. Zeke
Susie Osmansky – Kate got a double Q and Rosie earned two fast legs in Agility.
September
Amelia Johnson – American Eskimo “Gusto” earned his Rally Novice, Rally Intermediate, Farm Dog Certification and FCAT 25 titles.
Susie Osmansky – Brittany “Rosie” earned Fast and T2BQ while “Kate” earned 2 JWWQ’s in Agility.
Marcy Hardinger – Standard Poodle “Myra” earned the following titles: Rally Championship, Rally Choice 2, Rally RM3, Rally High Triple Award, Rally High Combined Award, Rally RAE3 and High Triple and High Combined titles.
Cambryane Slemmer – Collie “Lace” achieved her conformation CH with 3 Majors and has a few points towards her GCH.
Teresa Pannone - Great Dane “Sunny” was awarded 4 BOS at the Summer Cluster. She is now expecting puppies.
Bill Hunt/Becky Rephan – Labrador “Willow” had 3 productive days retrieving 8 geese.
Tonya Miller – All American “Bandit” earned his Rally Excellent title.
Salina Sills – As a Junior member, Salina showed in conformation for the first time at our show. She placed second above the owner who was also in the ring.
Bree DeWitt – Bree handled 3 beautiful dogs at our show for the first time in the conformation ring. She was awarded Best of Winners. A Great Dane got its first point and went BOS on all 3 days. Bree also showed the Golden Retriever “Opal” for member Bev McWhirter.
Krystal Rowan – Krystal and her dog competed in Novice Rally at the Cluster and scored an 86 and 95.
Nancy Bensley – Cavalier “Henry” was awarded 2 double Q’s in Agility.
Alicia Jackson - Achieved 2 legs in Novice Obedience and earned Rally Novice and Intermediate titles at our show.
Emily Jackson – Labrador “Annie” earned her Rally Novice and Rally Intermediate titles at our show.
Lindsey Gilson – Bloodhound “Vesper” is now a Champion.
August
Lisa Serfass – Mika Serfass has surpassed 400 Therapy Dog Visits.
Lindsey Gilson – Vesper is in the Top 10 Owner Handler competing at the Bloodhound Nationals.
Alice Honeycutt – Una is now a Grand Champion and Zeke is Owner-Handler Bronze.
Susie Osmansky – Rosie and Kate Osmansky have agility Q’s and Kate has a Double Q.
July
Marcy Hardinger- Team Myra had four qualifying runs at the Rally Nationals in Missouri with scores of 93 and others in the upper 80’s.
Bev McWhirter – Team Finch had four qualifying scores at the Rally Nationals with scores of 98, 90, 88 and 85. Finch also finished his RAE3 and has been invited to the National Agility League but will not be going.
Alice and Greg Honeycutt – In Monroe, Michigan, Team Zeke won Select at the Spinone Specialty and OH BOB; Select on Sunday and OHBOB. Greg got his first group placement with a Group 3 in Owner-Handler. On Friday, Zeke earned his first leg in Beginner Novice Obedience and a first place. Team Una went Select Bitch on Saturday for a 5-point major.
Deb Merritt – Team Hank earned his DCAT at the UPVKC FCAT events. Inka received Reserve Winners Bitch in Fishersville, Virginia, besting older and more seasoned bitches. Inka was in the 6–9-month puppy class.
Tonya Miller – Team Bandit earned his FCAT 2, Fit Dog Silver and his CGC. At one event he slipped away from the releaser and ran to the catch pen without the bags running. Team Willow earned her FCAT with Salina.
Susie Osmansky – Kate earned 2 Fast Legs in Masters and 1 Standard Leg. Rosie earned 1 Fast Leg and 1 T2B (Time to Beat) leg.
Amelia Johnson – Gusto earned his FCAT24 at our events. He has the highest FCAT title for American Eskimos running FCAT.
June
Alice Honeycutt – Una finished her Champion title on May 23 in Doswell, VA. BOB show #2, May 23 and a 5- point major. Select May 24 and a 4-point major. Select May 24 for a 4-point major. BOB May 25 for a 5-point major.
Greg Honeycutt- Zeke won 3 Selects May 23 & 24 and BOS on May 25th.
Marcy Hardinger – Myra has earned her Rally Choice Title, RAE3 title, and is only 4 points from RACH.
Tonya Miller – Bandit has earned his FCAT and Fit Dog Bronze titles. Willow has earned her DCAT and Fit Dog Bronze titles.
Gladys Knox – at Specialty shows in Norwalk, Connecticut, GCH JoJo earned BOB on Friday and Select Dog on Sunday. CH Jay Jay earned Select Dog on Friday and Award of Merit on Sunday.
Lindsey Gilson – Vesper earned OH Reserve BIS plus OH Group 2 the next day in Fisherville, Virginia.
Amelia Johnson – Gusto earned his FCAT 23 title.
May
Marcy Hardinger – Team Myra will be earning their Rally Championship (RACH) at the Summer Mountain Cluster in August. The team only needs 10 points to achieve RACH.
Tonya Miller – Willow earned her BCAT at Walkersville, Maryland.
Bree DeWitt – Nova ran her fastest time in the 7-second range at the Chambersburg Club FCATs.
Lindsey Gilson – Vesper competed in a UKC show and took 6 Best of Breeds, had 4 Group 3’s and two Group 2’s.
Nancy Bensley – Oliver earned his BCAT with the Chambersburg Club.
April
Tonya Miller – Team Bandit has earned their Rally Advanced Title.
Salina Sills – Team Willow (Havapoo) ran their first FCAT runs.
Marcy Hardinger – Team Myra has earned the Master 2 Title. Bev McWhirter with Finch and Marcy with Myra are among 1000 teams qualified for the Nationals. Marcy and Bev are among only 200 selected to compete at the Championship level and will be competing at Purina Farms in Missouri in July proudly representing this area.
Bree DeWitt – Team Nova competed in a FCAT event two weeks ago. The first day’s run was slow so after a refresher practice session the same day with Amelia Johnson, Nova nailed her run the next day.
Bev McWhirter – Finch completed his RAE2 and Masters 2 in Rally.
Susie Osmansky – Kate qualified in 2 Jumpers/Weaves handled by Jan Brunner. Kate and Rosie both qualified in T2B (Time to Beat) handled by Susie.
Alice and Greg Honeycutt – Zeke received his Grand Champion title earning the final point in Louisville, Kentucky in March.
March
Tonya Miller and Bandit earned their Rally Intermediate title. They have started competing off-leash and with a jump.
Marcy Hardinger and Myra earned their Rally Master title and RAE2 title.
Susie Osmansky – Rosie and Katie both got agility legs. Katie got her second CD leg.
Beverly McWhirter – Finch earned his RAE2.
Lindsey Gilson – Vesper is a new International Champion with multiple group wins and placements with IABCA. He also got his first AKC major and went Best of Opposite in a supported sweeps. Boogie got Reserve Best Puppy in his first UKC show.
February
Teresa Pannone – Sunny had 6 puppies in January.
Tonya Miller – Bandit earned his Rally Novice title. They will be advancing to Intermediate.
Marcy Hardinger – Team Myra qualified for the Rally National Championship at the highest level – Championship level.
Susan Pickerill – Ghita won an Award of Merit at Westminster.
January
No meeting this month, see you next time!
February
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