2014 in Review
2014 was definitely one for the record books, bringing a number of personal challenges for our family (including some health scares) as well as many wonderful new memories. As the year comes to an end we are very happy and blessed to report that all of our loved ones are happy, healthy and safe.
From a breeding perspective, it was very quiet, in fact for the first time in many years we didn't have a single litter. We did manage to squeeze in shows in Canada, the US and Finland, however, and are proud that a number of our dogs continued to excel, with wins that included:
We were also thrilled to see six dogs of our breeding inducted into the Canadian and/or American Halls of Fame as well as three new Register of Merit inductees. And for the first year ever, our six new performance titlists out-numbered our two new conformation titlists.
As always, we extend the deepest thanks to all of our friends, owners, co-owners and co-breeders. All of you made this year special, both through your accomplishments with your dogs and the friendship and support you offered personally. As we have in past years, we are pleased to honour the accomplishments of our owners, co-owners and co-breeders below. We know how much hard work goes into competition -- you all deserve the accolades!!!
Here's to a happy and healthy 2015!
From a breeding perspective, it was very quiet, in fact for the first time in many years we didn't have a single litter. We did manage to squeeze in shows in Canada, the US and Finland, however, and are proud that a number of our dogs continued to excel, with wins that included:
- #2 TMT and #15 Toy Dog in Canada (Chloe)
- #2 TMT All-Breed in America (Alice)
- #3 TMT in Canada (Frankie)
- Select Bitch and Award of Merit at Westminster Kennel Club (Chloe)
- Best of Breed and World Winner as well as Reserve Best Bitch, 2014 World Dog Show (Chloe & Phoenix)
- Select Bitch, 2014 American National (Chloe)
- 5 All-Breed Best in Shows on two dogs in Canada (Chloe & Frankie)
- Over 50 Group placements (including 19 Group wins) on five dogs in Canada and the United States (Chloe, Frankie, Alice, Fluffy and Quest)
We were also thrilled to see six dogs of our breeding inducted into the Canadian and/or American Halls of Fame as well as three new Register of Merit inductees. And for the first year ever, our six new performance titlists out-numbered our two new conformation titlists.
As always, we extend the deepest thanks to all of our friends, owners, co-owners and co-breeders. All of you made this year special, both through your accomplishments with your dogs and the friendship and support you offered personally. As we have in past years, we are pleased to honour the accomplishments of our owners, co-owners and co-breeders below. We know how much hard work goes into competition -- you all deserve the accolades!!!
Here's to a happy and healthy 2015!
Conformation Round Up
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MBIS, MBISS, WW-14 Can/Fin/CFC/Am GCh
Fwaggles Prêt-à-Porter, CGC, TT Breeders: W&A Kelly, D Young and J Henderson Owners: Wendy & Amanda Kelly, Karen Cornell and Christina Caridis
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Chloe and Amanda had a pretty thrilling ride this year. In addition to winning 4 Best in Shows, Chloe was awarded 36 group placements in Canada this year, including 12 Group 1sts, making her the the #2 TMT in the country and #15 among all Toy Dogs. She not only did well in Canada, but also earned Select Bitch wins at both Westminster and the US National as well as Best of Breed at the 2014 World Show in Finland over an entry of 60 ETTs. Showing her was a privilege and we are looking forward to seeing what she produces before she returns to California where an agility career awaits. Many thanks go to her co-owners, Christina Caridis and Karen Cornell, for their continued support.
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Am GCh Rustic Lane Resident Evil at Fwaggle
Breeder: Carolyn Horowitz & Amanda Kelly Owners: Carolyn Horowitz & Amanda Kelly Handler: Arvind DeBraganca
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Alice and Arvind had an impressive year, especially considering they took most of the summer off! Big congratulations go to everyone on team Alice, including her handler, Arvind DeBraganca, and her proud Mom and Dad, Carolyn & David Horowitz. We are all looking forwarding to Alice's first litter in 2015.
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BIS Ch Fwaggles Million Dollar Baby, CGN, RA, AgNJ, AgN, PCD
Breeders: W & A Kelly and Carolyn Horowitz Owner: Corey Titon
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Frankie and Corey were standouts this year, earning titles in Agility, Rally and standard Obedience as well as squeezing in enough shows to finish #3 Toy Manchester in Canada with an All-Breed Best in Show and 18 group placements, including 5 group wins. We're not sure there has ever been a TMT who has amassed such a wide array of titles and accomplishments in a single year! We couldn't possibly be prouder or more grateful to Corey for the wonderful way she represents our breed. Congrats must also go to Frankie's co-breeder, Carolyn Horowitz, without whose generosity there wouldn't have ever been a Frankie. Go team!!!
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Am Ch Fwaggles Faux Fur
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly Owners: Tammi Myers and W&A Kelly
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Am Ch Fwaggles Original Sin, A/CROM
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly Owners: Carolyn Horowitz & Amanda Kelly
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Goldie is a phenomenally typey bitch and has passed many of her wonderful qualities on to her offspring, which includes Wicked Alice, who finished #2 in the US (All-Breed) this year.
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Am Ch Fwaggle V Regal Arcade Fire, ATD
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly Owners: Regina Allen, DVM
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Quest and Regina were a match made in heaven! Quest is happy and exuberant, and Regina is the perfect person to focus all of that energy into training. Whether for conformation, tricks, rally or, eventually, agility, we're sure this team has a bright future. As one of only two puppies out of our Norwegian ETT import, we're particularly happy that Quest was able to compete successfully in the US, finishing her title relatively quickly and picking up several nice grand champion wins and majors since.
Hall of Fame and Register of Merit Inductees
We were extremely proud to see a number of our dogs inducted into the Canadian and American Manchester Terrier Club's Hall of Fame (recognizing outstanding overall achievement) or Register of Merit (recognizing sires and dams of multiple successful get). Our new HOF and ROM titlists include:
MBIS, MBISS, RBIS, BBEIS, MBPIS Ch. Fwaggle Burmack's Clear As Mud, CHOF
Canadian Hall of Fame
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BIS, BISS, RBIS Ch Fwaggle Burmack Shopping Spree, CHOF
Canadian Hall of Fame
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MBIS, MRBIS Can/Am Ch Fwaggles She's So Vain, CHOF, CROM
Canadian Hall of Fame
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MBIS Can GCh/Am Ch Fwaggles Black Orchid, CHOF, CGN, RN, MADC, MGDC
Canadian Hall of Fame
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MBIS, BISS, RBIS Can/Am/CFC GCh Fwaggles Mixed Blessing, TT, CGC, AHOF, AROM
American Hall of Fame & Register of Merit
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Am Ch Fwaggles Original Sin, A/CROM
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ATChC Fwaggles T-Rex Is In Charge, ONYX, MADC, MJDC, MGDC, MSDC, MSCDC, AGMX*, AGMXJ*, ExJ Bronze, VBA, Silver Award of Merit, CRX-MCL, CHOF
Canadian Hall of Fame
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Performance
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MBIS Can GCh/Am Ch Fwaggles Black Orchid, CHOF, CGN, RN, CGN, MADC, MGDC, MSDC
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly Owners: Cindy MacKeen, W&A Kelly
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Cindy and Pixie continued to excel in agility this year, picking up a number of impressive titles and performing beautifully at the Agility Nationals where she was the only Manchester Terrier competing. Cindy and Pixie are a credit to the wonderful things a great team can accomplish.
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Fwaggles Pied Piper, RA, CD
Breeders: W & A Kelly and Carolyn Horowitz Owners: John West & Corie Bonnaffon
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Fwaggles Marquis Balthazar, ADC, AGDC
Breeders: Wendy & Amanda Kelly Owners: Lisa Shingoose
Lisa and Rocco continue to amaze with jaw-droppingly fast agility performances. In addition to finishing his SGDC and AGDC, Rocco also picked up several advanced and masters legs! |
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BISS, MRBIS Am/Can Ch Fwaggles She's So Fine, RN
Breeders: W & A Kelly and Blossom Scott-Heim Owners: Amanda & Wendy Kelly
Though this title may not seem significant, it is a feat of absolute wonder for everyone who knows our VERY blonde Finesse. Janice Thompson, who very graciously hosted Fin for a few months to complete her training, deserves all of the credit. It was fantastic as well to see Finesse and Janice's daughter, Alyssa, in Junior Handling and just hanging out the way dogs should. |