2008 in Review

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We would like to extend warm wishes to all of our friends and fellow dog lovers. 2008 was an exciting year for us as we were:

Breeders of the 2008 US National Specialty winner
Breeders/owners of the 2008 Canadian National Specialty winner
Breeders of the #1 Toy Manchesters in both Canada and in the U.S.
Breeders/owners of two Top 20 Toy dogs in Canada
Breeders of 3 of the Top 5 Toy Manchesters in North America

We are particularly looking forward to 2009 as it marks our 25th year in Toy Manchesters. It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since Billy came into our lives -- who would have thought that skinny, gangly puppy would have started all of this. We have been truly blessed to have shared our lives with so many special dogs (and their people!) through the years.

2008 In Review

BIS, MBPIS, BBEIS Can Ch. Fwaggle Burmack's Clear As Mud
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly, James G Burrows
Owners: Wendy & Amanda Kelly and Joy Henderson

#1 Toy Manchester Terrier in Canada for 2008
#10 Toy Dog in Canada
Canadian National Best of Variety and Best of Breed

Brita ended her show career in September on a high note with Best of Breed at the 2008 Canadian National. The day after she jetted home with us in anticipation of a long-awaited first litter. Despite ending the season four months early, Brita (then ranked #5 Toy in Canada) had amassed enough points to keep her in the Top 10 Toys through to the end of the year. Finally feeling cooperative, Brita has given us an early holiday gift and FINALLY came into season. She will be bred to MBIS, MBISS Can/Am Ch Salutaire That's My Man.

Ch. Fwaggle Burmack Shopping Spree
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly, James G Burrows
Owners: Joy Henderson, Donna Young, W&A Kelly

#2 Toy Manchester in Canada for 2008
Top 20 Toy Dog in Canada
5-point major on the US National Specialty weekend
Best in Grand Sweepstakes, Canadian National

Miss Macy had a great year, beginning with Amanda and joining Joy in BC in September. During 2008 she earned many wins on both coasts, including more than 30 group placements (including 12 Group 1sts) and a Reserve Best In Show. We are looking forward to exciting things from Joy and Macy in 2009!

MBIS/MBISS Am/BISS Can Ch. Fwaggles Tapman at Burmack
Breeder: Wendy Kelly
Owners: James G Burrows & Patrick Mackesey

#1 Toy Manchester Terrier (All-Breed) in the U.S. for 2008
U.S. National Best of Variety and Best of Breed from the Veterans class
2008 Eukanuba Best of Breed

Jake earned his fourth US National win in May, owner-handled from the Veterans class. Ever the showman, it was obvious he hadn't forgotten a thing!

MBIS, BISS Can/Am/CFC Ch. Burmack Gaenja's Crusader at Fwaggle
Breeders: James G Burrows & Terry Eken
Owners: Wendy & Amanda Kelly, Joy Henderson, James G Burrows

Best of Breed, Progressive Toy Dog Club
New CFC Champion with 4 excellent ratings
Qualifying score, Jumpers & Weaves

Indy is enjoying the good life, that's for sure. He made only two appearances in the show ring this year, one to earn his CFC title and the other to travel to New York where he snagged Best of Breed at the Progressive Toy Dog Club show. He trained hard through the summer with Cindy and Felicia McKeen, earning a leg towards his jumpers and weaves title. Now, if only there were more CKC trials in our area! Indy will continue to work with Cindy this winter (in between napping on our couch).

It's a hard life... but somebody has to do it.

WW '06/NW '06/SW '08, Int/Nor/Pol/Dk/Sw/BPIS Can Ch. Fwaggles Some Like It Hot
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owners: Kirsti & Eirik Kahrs (Norway)

Swedish Winner 2008
Best of Opposite Sex, 2008 World Show
New FCI International Champion

Marilyn doesn't go to shows too often anymore, but did make an appearance at the 2008 World Show in Sweden. Additionally, her puppies have begun hitting the show scene in Norway and are doing very well!