2011 in Review

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Our family and "Fwaggles" were again blessed with much happiness and good fortune in 2011. The past 12 months have brought us many gifts, including two wonderful litters and a number of exciting titles and wins. We also had another fantastic trip to the American National, with wins including 3 Best of Winners on 3 different dogs, 2 Best of Opposite Sex wins (including one for Blush from the classes), a Best of Variety and the only group placement for a Manchester that weekend. We are thrilled to say that Gordy (Fwaggles Tragically Hip) ended the year as the #1 TMT (Breed) in the US and, here in Canada, 2011 finished with 4 Fwaggle TMTs in the Top 10 standings, including #2 for Vanna (MBIS, MRBIS Ch Fwaggles She's So Vain). We are once again incredibly pleased that our breed as a whole continues to do well in Canadian show rings and would like to extend sincere congratulations to all TMT owners who are working hard to keep our breed in the spotlight, including this year's #1 Canadian Toy Manchester, GCh Diventy's Galahad and his owner, Diane Vendittoli. Félicitations!

We consider ourselves very fortunate to have the friends, colleagues and owners we do and, as always, wish to thank them for their continued support. You and your dogs make it all worthwhile!

As always, we wish everyone a safe and happy New Year. Let's hope 2012 brings continued health and good luck to all! In the meantime, here's a recap of 2011:

2011 In Review

Am GCh Fwaggles Tragically Hip
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly and Carolyn Horowitz
Owners: Carolyn & David Horowitz

#1 Toy Manchester Terrier Breed, #6 All-Breed in the United States with only 6 months out as a Special!
Finished US title with Best of Winners the day before the 2011 US National and earned his first Best of Variety as a Special the day after the National
American Grand Champion title in less than 3 months, Bronze level achieved just 4 months later

After earning Best of Winners at the 2010 National, it was very special to see Gordy finish a few months later at the 2011 US National. He had a great weekend in New Jersey and kicked off a limited Specials career in May. At only 2 and with just 7 months as a special under his belt, Gordy has risen to #1 in Breed points and earned several nice group placements as well. He sired his first litter earlier this year and with only one weekend out, one of his puppies has already earned multiple major wins.

MBIS, RBIS Ch Fwaggles She's So Vain
Breeders/Owners: Wendy & Amanda Kelly

#2 Toy Manchester in Canada for 2011 with only 5 months of showing!
Best in Show #3 under Mr. Rick Fehler
3 more Reserve Best In Shows under Charles Cyopik and Michael & Rosemary Shoreman
20 Canadian group placements including 9 Group 1sts

Vanna had a very busy year, starting off with her 3rd Best in Show, earning several Reserve placements the weekend of the 2011 US National and wrapping things up with a trip to California in September where she recently whelped her second litter. We are looking forward to having her home early in 2012!

MBIS Can/Am Ch Fwaggles Black Orchid, CGN, SJDC
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owners: Cindy MacKeen, W&A Kelly

Best of Winners, 2011 US National Specialty
New American Champion with 3 majors (including 2 earned at US National Specialties)
#7 TMT in Canada for 2011 with multiple group wins and only 2 weekends of shows!
Start Jumper Dog of Canada agility title
2 qualifying scores her first weekend competing in Rally Obedience!

Pixie made us very proud this year, continuing to show strongly in conformation, agility and rally -- proving that TMTs can do it all (especially when they have a dedicated owner like Cindy!). She is looking forward to more fun and maybe even motherhood and in 2012!

ATChC, FMCh Fwaggles T-Rex Is In Charge, MADC, MJDC, MGDC, MSDC, MSCDC, AGDC, AGI, AGXJ, ExJ Bronze, Bronze Award of Merit, CRX-MCL
Breeder: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owners: Clara & Fred Theiss

This year, T-Rex earned the following titles:

Flyball Master Champion (NAFA)
Agility Trial Champion (AAC)
Master Steeplechase Dog of Canada (AAC)
Bronze Award of Merit, signifying 10 Masters standard Qs plus 25 Masters Games Qs (AAC)
Expert Jumpers Bronze signifying 10 masters jumpers Qs (AAC)
Rally Advance Title, Magna Cum Laude designation (CARO)

T-Rex and Clara continue to shine, earning a variety of new titles this year. As always, we are simultaneously proud and confused by the litany of letters after his name (thank heavens Clara explains them)! T-Rex remains the third highest pointed Toy Manchester in NAFA (North American Flyball Assocation) history.

BIS Fwaggles Phoenix
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owner: Kirsti & Eirik Kahrs

Best in Show, Norwegian Terrier Specialty
Best in Show 2, Norwegian Terrier Specialty
Group 2nd, Best Puppy in Group in Canada
Best in Sweepstakes, 2011 US National weekend

Fifi had a short show career in North America, appearing at only two shows in Canada and one in the United States before winging her way to her new home with Kirsti and Eirik in Norway. Even in such a short time, however, she proved that she is competitive in any field or country. Since arriving in Norway, Fifi has become fast friends with Kirsti & Eirik's daughter Tanja and has been awarded some very nice wins.

MBPIS Ch Fwaggles Man In The Mirror
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owner: Corie Titon

#4 Toy Manchester in Canada for 2011
5 Best Puppy in Shows
#4 Toy Dog Puppy nationally
15 Group placements, including 2 Group wins

Jackson had am exciting puppy career, making his Mom and us very proud! He is a wonderful ambassador for the breed, making lots of friends everywhere he goes.

Am GCh Fwaggles Mixed Blessing
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owner: Karen Cornell

#5 Toy Manchester in the US All-Breed
Canine Good Citizen title

Hillary continued to shine in California where she was owner-handled by Karen to a number of lovely group placements. We are so thrilled to see this team do so well, particularly as Hillary is Karen's very first show dog. Fingers crossed Karen and Hilly will hear the pitter-patter of little paws next year!

Ch Fwaggles Hot 'N Bothered
Breeder: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owner: Wendy & Amanda Kelly and Grace Wilson

Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex, 2011 US National Specialty weekend
#4 Toy Manchester in Canada for 2011
Awarded both a Group 1st and a Best Overall in Junior Handling with her very devoted owner, Grace!

What can we say about Gracie and Blush other than that they make us smile every time we see them -- there is not a more devoted pair around! Blush performed again this year with the Paws for Fun performance team and continues to be a wonderful ambassador for the breed.

Fwaggles Bayley, ADC, AGDC
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly and Jim Burrows
Owners: Kim van de Vrie

Agility Dog of Canada title (AAC)
Agility Games Dog of Canada (AAC)

Kim & Bayley are a great pair to watch in action. This team also performs with the Paws for Fun performance team and are just about the fastest weavers we have seen in the TMT world!

Fwaggles Island Warrior, FM
Breeder: Wendy & Amanda Kelly
Owners: Darlene MacDougall

Flyball Dog Champion -- Gold Master title (NAFA)
Flyball Master title (NAFA)

Kaiden and Darlene are much loved members of Fast 'N FURious and have continued to impress, earning their FDCH-Gold in April and Flyball Master title just a few months later in August! Not only is he a great flyball dog, he is an awesome friend and companion -- the most important thing of all.

Fwaggles East Coast Trickster, NA, NAJ, CGC
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly and Jim Burrows
Owners: Jeff McAulay and Ruth Latham

Novice Standard title
Canine Good Citizen title

Jeff and Loki continue to defy even their own expectations! We're pretty sure even Jeff wouldn't have dreamed Loki could have achieved what he has had you asked him a few years ago -- it just goes to show that hard work really does pay off.

Fwaggles Can't Eat Just One, TD, CGC
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly and Jim Burrows
Owners: Ruth Latham & Jeff MacAulay

Canine Good Citizen title

Freya continues to work on her tracking Dog Excellent title, but did take time out this year to join her brother Loki in earning her Canine Good Citizen title. We could scarcely find better owners than Jeff and Ruth.