12-16-07

Kalamazoo, MI UKC shows proved to be good to OreoBay dogs. OreoBay The Secret of Drambuie "Sailor" got two of the three legs needed to become a Champion. Big sister OreoBay EZ Like Sunday Morning "Sadie" owner handled for one leg. Way to go Dustin and Marcia for working with your dogs this weekend. It was nice to have the company at a show.

OreoBay Itzo Easy "Lollie" in the Gun show won Best In Show.

Way to go to all the Brutus x Dixie babies.

12-13-07

OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" won winners bitch in Wheaton, IL today.

Little brother OreoBay The Secret of Drambuie "Sailor" is very impressive in the ring. For a puppy it is nice to see him in his stack. He is yet to break it. Wow...His big sisters don't even do that yet. He stills has a lot of fun in the ring on the go around. He wants to eat his lead. :) This boy is beautiful male with a great show career ahead.

12-12-07

News from Millcrest Portuguese Water Dogs that CH. Kimlyn's Fifth Avenue x UAGI, Multi CH OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy CD, JWD, CGC are expecting parents. To read more: http://www.millcrestpwds.com/index.html.

11-12-07

Today we said good-bye to "MC" Junior (short for Monaco Coach Junior). My boys named him after I brought him home from work 4 years ago. Just a kitten when I found him at my car. He had a 104 temp when I got him to the vet. His foot was mangled and he had a broken collar bone. My heart went out to this boy. Junior had his paw removed shortly afterwards.

At 25 lbs and orange, he looked like Garfield. I think the collar bone injury inhibited his moving around thus how he acquired the kidney problems. I decided 4 months ago that he shouldn't suffer anymore. We decided to try some more treatments again.

The last few days he was moving less and less. I didn't want him to be in pain like times before. The tough choice had to be made. Maybe he knew it was going to be better soon as he didn't fuss at the vets. He was happy. Junior was purring and wavy his tail until the end. My heart feels broken right now. I am just thankful our vet could give him a peaceful ending. I know the alternative could have been worse.

He was part of our family and he will be missed greatly.

10-14-07

What a wonderful weekend Nigel, Nick, and myself had in Centreville, MI for the All American Bull Dog Club UKC shows. There were well over 100 dogs entered in each show.

In Junior Open class Nick showed OreoBay Ready to Run "Dixie" for 3^rd place in all 4 shows. He is a joy to watch when he is on his game.

Nick also did well with Kylie in the breed ring out of the GR CH class. They earned a Group 3 win. Nick and Kylie are very in tune with one another. It's easy to see the connection between this pair by everyone outside the ring. Way to go Nick.

I am proud to announce that OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" finished her Grand Championship with her favorite handler-breeder/owner Nigel. They also took an impressive Group 1 and were seriously considered for RBIS. Wow it was close. I was holding my breath as the judge kept looking back at Laney and Nigel many times. The judge stated, this is a tough group and I would agree. I am enclosing a picture. Laney makes the 6^th PWD to GRCH in UKC.

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Deewal Oreo Speedwagon Aries "Oreo" who just celebrated his 7^th birthday proved he still has what it takes to compete in the ring. Nigel has done her work on trimming this boy down and it paid off. I showed Oreo this weekend to a Group 4 and a Group 2 win. Every judge expressed how solid, lovely, great mover, and nice muscle he has. With every compliment he received, our smile would get bigger. All the dogs received compliments from all the judges. It just seemed very special to hear Oreo's name in the mix of all the younger show dogs entered this weekend. Way to go Oreo and thanks Nigel for letting me show him.

Momma Dixie did take reserve in one show to Laney. Although she didn't take breed, I have to say she is the "showiest" of them all. In all the shows including juniors she moved beautifully, self stacked nicely, and held it together through all that was asked of her.

I am proud of them all.

8-27-07

OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" returned from Lake Elmo, MN today. Nigel and Laney had a great weekend together. Out of the Bred By Exhibitor class for the PWDCTC Specialty on Friday the 24th, Laney went Best of Winners out of 17 bitches and 14 dogs. Winning a 5 pt. major that was awarded by Judge Karen Arends. Way to go team Laney/Nigel. I wish I could of been there. On Monday she took Reserve Winners Bitch.

8-20-07

This has been one of those weeks where I truly feel blessed. I returned home Wednesday after a short stay in the hospital with planned 6 weeks of absence from work. I slept for two days with my loyal male OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" right by my side. He continues to watch over me. Johnnie has a true working drive and to think he has been so patient for me to take him out to play. Today we went outside for a few throws of the ball and back to bed. What an awesome dog.

Team OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" and breeder Nigel Clark took a Group 3 in the BBE show last Thursday.

Laney and Johnnie have proven that even a working dog can slow down to be my their master's side in a time of need. Like I said, I am blessed. Thanks Nigel for the worlds two perfect dogs. Just my opinion of course. :)

8-2-07

At a one day show in Marshall, MI, OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" and breeder Nigel Clark took the Winners Bitch. No males were present so no award of Best of Winners was offered.

7-29-07

What an impressive win for the now New Grand Champion (UKC), Oreobay Island Boy Max D'lite "Max". This boy finished his Grand Champion title and also took Back to Back Best In Show wins. Congratulation to Max and his Mom Candace Weiss.

7-28-07

Christian won Best Junior in show 2 at JPC in Elkhart, IN. A very impressive win from the Open Class beating two SR handlers. Travis won the Novice class in both shows. These boys impress me every time they go in the ring. Showing improvement with each show. Congratulations to our Juniors.

Today OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" won two more legs towards his Grand Championship in UKC. Winning Best of Breed and a Group 4 placement for both shows.

6-10-07

A one day show for us proved to be a great day for OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" and breeder Nigel Clark. They took Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite today.

Oreobay Island Boy Max D'lite "Max" handled by his owner Candace took Best of Breed. Judge today was Virginia Murray.

5-21-07

What a wonderful weekend for OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" and breeder Nigel Clark. This polished team took Winners Bitch on Saturday and Sunday.

Laney's brother Samba won best of winner on Sunday. OreoBay had a great weekend.

4-29-07

UKC shows held at JPC in Elkhart, IN was a great time for us. My son Travis debuted in Junior Novice placing 2nd both shows on Saturday. He was talking to people and really put all the advice he received to work on Sunday. Sunday Travis won 1st in both shows. I am so proud of him. The judges commented on his great questions and how he improved from Saturday to Sunday.

OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" won BOB on Saturday-show 1 and also received a group 4. This makes her 3rd leg towards her GRCH. Show 2 BOB was given to Oreobay Island Boy Max D'lite "Max" who also went on to receive a group 3.

Sunday OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" handled by Rich Mendenhall competed all the way to BIS. This team, I am happy to announce received Reserve Best In Show and Johnnie's first leg towards his Grand Championship. Thanks to Rich for all your help.

Sister Lollie completed her CH and went on to get a Group 2 in the first show on Sunday.

Congratulations to everyone. :)

4-16-07

Crown Point on Friday night OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" shown by me took BOB in a sanctioned B match. On Saturday and Sunday Laney was rewarded Reserve Winner Bitch.

Oreobay Island Boy Max D'lite "Max" earned his American CH. Owner handled by his Mom Candace Riggs. Congratulations to a great team. What a great accomplishment.

3-12-07

Shown by her mom OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" on Friday night attended a UKC in Kalamazoo and won the CH class attaining another leg towards her GRCH. Her brother Samba won his class, became a UCH, beat Laney for Best of Breed, and also received a Group 1. Congratulations CH OreoBay Easy Does It.

Friday to Sunday during the day Laney was entered in Auburn AKC show. Saturday she won Winners Bitch out of the Bred By Exhibitor class. Shown by breeder/handler Nigel Clark. They do make a great team.

2-27-07

Attended the IKC show in Chicago over the weekend. On Saturday, OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" won her class. She is being shown in Breed By Exhibitor. As always Laney's breeder Nigel Clark showed her beautifully.

Friday by mistake my bag with all my money and credit cards was left outside my truck while loading up for the evening. After a night of no sleep, I returned to the show on Saturday after having to borrow money for parking. To my surprise my bag had been turned in by a fellow dog show person. Thanks goes out to Paula Henson who was showing her Brussels Griffons! :) Dog people are the best.

I also learned a lot about grooming from fellow Portuguese Water Dog breeders. Thanks to all who are allowing me to learn from them.

Saturday was a supported entry by my club - PWDCGC. What a great turn out we had by all the spectators who stopped by to ask questions and admire our lovely breed.

2-19-07

What an exciting weekend in Kalamazoo. OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" has now completed his UKC CH this weekend. I entered OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" on Sunday since her Mom OreoBay Ready To Run needed to stay home. Laney earned her first leg towards her GRCH.

My nephew at his first show won 1st in two shows in Novice JR. Way to go Christian. As always my other nephew Colt showed in Breed with professionalism. Anna Faye turned 3 months this weekend. Looking forward to her show debut.

A special congratulations go out to Casa Hoya's Limited Edition "Kylie" for going Reserve Best In Show on Friday. :)

2-11-07

Indianapolis, IN. OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" took Best of Breed. Congratulations to Breeder/Handler Nigel Clark.

OreoBay Livin' On Easy Street "Laney" placed 2nd in her classes both day.

1-28-07

Grayslake, IL. OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" took Best of Opposite in the breed ring. Wish I could have been there.

1-11-07

Welcome home Johnnie! We're so pleased to announce OreoBay Rockhill's Beach Boy "Johnnie" as our family member. We have many fun and exciting things planned this year. Look for Johnnie and Laney at many performance events this year.

1-1-07

Happy New Year! This year plans to be exciting. Check back for updates.