*********** 2022 Brags ***********
Brags Reported at November Meeting
Phyllis Reidy – Dazz is now in Masters Agility.
Carol Anders – Skye has finished her Championship and now has 14 GCH points. Also, Carol has applied for Skye’s ASSA Versatility Award.
Vickey Willard - Dreamer is Miss July in the 2023 Sheltie Calendar.
Dena Drago announced that her grandson was born on November 2, 2022. He will need a surgery on his lungs at 4-months of age.
Brags Reported at September Meeting
Phyllis Reidy – Dazz earned Open Standard Agility Title and the ASSA Versatility Excellent + CH - VCX + CH
Charley Billingsley – GCH Kismet’s Gold Standard (Brad) is now the #17 Sheltie in America
Brags Reported at August Meeting
Janette Nowak recognized Carol Anders, Vickey Willard, and Phyllis Reidy for representing the Club at Meet the Breed at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows in July.
Ann Kutchka – at 7 months, Hunter has 11 points after competing in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.
Mendy Gleason – Kismet’s Blue Velvet was WB and RWB in Houston.
Mendy Gleason – at 7 months, Archie (Hunter’s brother), finished his Championship after competing in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.
Pat Dody – one of her breedings, now in California, finished her Championship and received two Best of Breeds.
Pat Dody – co-bred a litter with Nancy Rainosek, which has five show prospects.
Vickey Willard – 200 Collies were seized in Illinois, and she is working with the rescue group to get them to Houston.
Brags Reported at April Meeting
Phyllis Reidy – at the Fort Bend KC on 4/9/22, CH ZZ Christmas Star (“Dazz”) was BOB for a major and earned his GCH under Judge Jacqueline Stacy. On 4/10/22 he was Select Dog and Best Owner Handled under Judge Ken Buxton and was then awarded a G2 in the NOHS Herding Group.
Phyllis Reidy – at the Fort Bend KC on 4/10/22, ZZ Darlin Maybe I’m Amazed (“Maybe”) was WB for a major and earned her CH under Judge Ken Buxton.
Donna Todd – at the SSCH Specialty, CH Breyston’s Dior Jadore’ (“Dori”) won Best Veterans Bitch at the 3/5/22 PM show under Judge Sulie Greendale-Paveza and at the 3/6/22 show under Judge Marjorie Tuff (Dori is co-owned with Pat Dody).
Donna Todd – at the Brazos Valley KC on 3/18/22, CH Breyston’s Dior Jadore’ (“Dori”) won BOS and Best Owner Handled to earn her GCH under Judge Brian Meyer and then was awarded a G3 in the NOHS Herding Group under Judge Cindy Meyer (Dori is co-owned with Pat Dody).
Mendy Gleason – at the SSCH Specialty, Karisma’s Golden Anniversary (“Sophia”) won WB for a 5-point major and at the ASSA National was awarded a 4th class placement out of a class of 37 (Sophia is owned by Margaret and Charley Billingsley).
Janette Nowak – at the ASSA National on 3/24/22, Karisma’s Night Song of Kismet (“Cricket”) was awarded a 2nd class placement (Cricket is co-owned with David Nowak and Mendy Gleason).
Vickey Willard – announced a new litter of puppies born on 3/13/22 by CH Laureate Vintages x Mystique Dreaming of the Journey. Pictured above
Brags Reported at February Meeting
Donna Todd's CH Breyston's Dior Jadore' "Dori", co-owned with Pat Dody, won Select Bitch under Judge Charlotte J. Tull-Swinson in the morning show and Best Opposite under Judge Randall K. Sheets in the afternoon show at the AASSC Specialty on February 12, 2022. Dori is one point away from completing her GCH title.
Ann Kutchka has a new Sheltie puppy from Mendy Gleason. He is 9 weeks old and is keeping her busy. He gets along with her Collie, Brea.
Guy Mauldin expressed his pleasure about the Ian and Chivas puppies that did so well competing in the AASSC Specialty. New CH Grandview's Bella Karisma finished at the show on Saturday morning, February 12, 2022.
Mendy Gleason thanked the Club members for stepping up to help with the needs of Vegas, Zach and Rhythm (the Clemens' dogs rescued after it was discovered that Gary Clemens had passed away unexpectedly).
Carol and Chuck Bennett gave an update of Rhythm - he has gained weight and gets along with the other two Shelties. He is a happy dog. He barks less and loves his walks. Chuck is working on his stamina as after about 1/4 mile he slows down.
Julie McDermott mentioned that the AASSC had a donation jar for the Clemens dogs at their Specialty, collecting $30 for the cause.
Janette Nowak's Karisma's Night Song of Kismet "Cricket", co-owned with David Nowak and Mendy Gleason, won Winners Bitch, for a 5-point major, and Best of Winners under Judge Robert Olsen at the AASSC Specialty on February 13, 2022.
Pat Dody mentioned that Breyston's Reach for the Sky "Skye", who she co-owns with Carol Anders, won Winners Bitch, for a 5-point major, under Judge Randall K. Sheets at the AASSC Specialty on February 12, 2022.
Pat Dody's Breyston's Ruslin Angel in Disguise "Jill" won 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy under Judge Robert Olsen at the AASSC Specialty on February 13, 2022.
Phyllis Reidy – Dazz is now in Masters Agility.
Carol Anders – Skye has finished her Championship and now has 14 GCH points. Also, Carol has applied for Skye’s ASSA Versatility Award.
Vickey Willard - Dreamer is Miss July in the 2023 Sheltie Calendar.
Dena Drago announced that her grandson was born on November 2, 2022. He will need a surgery on his lungs at 4-months of age.
Brags Reported at September Meeting
Phyllis Reidy – Dazz earned Open Standard Agility Title and the ASSA Versatility Excellent + CH - VCX + CH
Charley Billingsley – GCH Kismet’s Gold Standard (Brad) is now the #17 Sheltie in America
Brags Reported at August Meeting
Janette Nowak recognized Carol Anders, Vickey Willard, and Phyllis Reidy for representing the Club at Meet the Breed at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows in July.
Ann Kutchka – at 7 months, Hunter has 11 points after competing in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.
Mendy Gleason – Kismet’s Blue Velvet was WB and RWB in Houston.
Mendy Gleason – at 7 months, Archie (Hunter’s brother), finished his Championship after competing in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.
Pat Dody – one of her breedings, now in California, finished her Championship and received two Best of Breeds.
Pat Dody – co-bred a litter with Nancy Rainosek, which has five show prospects.
Vickey Willard – 200 Collies were seized in Illinois, and she is working with the rescue group to get them to Houston.
Brags Reported at April Meeting
Phyllis Reidy – at the Fort Bend KC on 4/9/22, CH ZZ Christmas Star (“Dazz”) was BOB for a major and earned his GCH under Judge Jacqueline Stacy. On 4/10/22 he was Select Dog and Best Owner Handled under Judge Ken Buxton and was then awarded a G2 in the NOHS Herding Group.
Phyllis Reidy – at the Fort Bend KC on 4/10/22, ZZ Darlin Maybe I’m Amazed (“Maybe”) was WB for a major and earned her CH under Judge Ken Buxton.
Donna Todd – at the SSCH Specialty, CH Breyston’s Dior Jadore’ (“Dori”) won Best Veterans Bitch at the 3/5/22 PM show under Judge Sulie Greendale-Paveza and at the 3/6/22 show under Judge Marjorie Tuff (Dori is co-owned with Pat Dody).
Donna Todd – at the Brazos Valley KC on 3/18/22, CH Breyston’s Dior Jadore’ (“Dori”) won BOS and Best Owner Handled to earn her GCH under Judge Brian Meyer and then was awarded a G3 in the NOHS Herding Group under Judge Cindy Meyer (Dori is co-owned with Pat Dody).
Mendy Gleason – at the SSCH Specialty, Karisma’s Golden Anniversary (“Sophia”) won WB for a 5-point major and at the ASSA National was awarded a 4th class placement out of a class of 37 (Sophia is owned by Margaret and Charley Billingsley).
Janette Nowak – at the ASSA National on 3/24/22, Karisma’s Night Song of Kismet (“Cricket”) was awarded a 2nd class placement (Cricket is co-owned with David Nowak and Mendy Gleason).
Vickey Willard – announced a new litter of puppies born on 3/13/22 by CH Laureate Vintages x Mystique Dreaming of the Journey. Pictured above
Brags Reported at February Meeting
Donna Todd's CH Breyston's Dior Jadore' "Dori", co-owned with Pat Dody, won Select Bitch under Judge Charlotte J. Tull-Swinson in the morning show and Best Opposite under Judge Randall K. Sheets in the afternoon show at the AASSC Specialty on February 12, 2022. Dori is one point away from completing her GCH title.
Ann Kutchka has a new Sheltie puppy from Mendy Gleason. He is 9 weeks old and is keeping her busy. He gets along with her Collie, Brea.
Guy Mauldin expressed his pleasure about the Ian and Chivas puppies that did so well competing in the AASSC Specialty. New CH Grandview's Bella Karisma finished at the show on Saturday morning, February 12, 2022.
Mendy Gleason thanked the Club members for stepping up to help with the needs of Vegas, Zach and Rhythm (the Clemens' dogs rescued after it was discovered that Gary Clemens had passed away unexpectedly).
Carol and Chuck Bennett gave an update of Rhythm - he has gained weight and gets along with the other two Shelties. He is a happy dog. He barks less and loves his walks. Chuck is working on his stamina as after about 1/4 mile he slows down.
Julie McDermott mentioned that the AASSC had a donation jar for the Clemens dogs at their Specialty, collecting $30 for the cause.
Janette Nowak's Karisma's Night Song of Kismet "Cricket", co-owned with David Nowak and Mendy Gleason, won Winners Bitch, for a 5-point major, and Best of Winners under Judge Robert Olsen at the AASSC Specialty on February 13, 2022.
Pat Dody mentioned that Breyston's Reach for the Sky "Skye", who she co-owns with Carol Anders, won Winners Bitch, for a 5-point major, under Judge Randall K. Sheets at the AASSC Specialty on February 12, 2022.
Pat Dody's Breyston's Ruslin Angel in Disguise "Jill" won 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy under Judge Robert Olsen at the AASSC Specialty on February 13, 2022.
Brags Reported at January Meeting
Congratulations to Margaret & Charlie Billingsley on celebrating 50 years of marriage.
Congratulations to Margaret & Charlie Billingsley on celebrating 50 years of marriage.