2012 American Shih Tzu Club Specialty & GGSTF Specialty

                                            The Year of the Dragon 2012

American Shih Tzu Club National Specialty & 2 Golden Gate Shih Tzu Fanciers Specialties

Here we go! All the information for the Shih Tzu National Specialty. Were looking forward to a spectacular event, mark your calender.

May 8 - 12, 2012*

(*pending AKC approvals)

American Shih Tzu Club

40th National Specialty & Sweepstakes*

30th Obedience Trial & 7th Rally Trial*

hosted by:

Golden Gate Shih Tzu Fanciers

offering Two Specialties*

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

1333 Bayshore Highway

Burlingame CA 94010

Reservations: online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/shihtzu


SCHEDULE

(subject to change):

Tuesday, May 8: Myra Savant Harris seminar: sponsored by ASTC Charitable Trust

“Canine Reproduction, Whelping techniques, Puppy intensive care”

Wednesday, May 9: Golden Gate Shih Tzu Fanciers - Judge: Neil Graves

Grooming Seminar: “Learn Techniques from the Pros’

Thursday, May 10: American Shih Tzu Club: Obedience, Rally - Judge: Cathy Dutra

Golden Gate Shih Tzu Fanciers - Judge: Paullet DeLong

Friday, May 11: American Shih Tzu Club: Sweepstakes - Judge TBD

Annual General Meeting

Saturday, May 19: American Shih Tzu Club Judges: William Cunningham, Dogs

Wendy Paquette, Bitches, Intersex

Beautiful San Francisco Bay Area offers a variety of sights to see and things to do!

Within the Greater Bay Area, find Wineries, Breweries, Gardens, Museums, beautiful Pacific coastline in

San Mateo County, plus the many well known tourist attractions in San Francisco, Hotel shuttle to BART

(Bay Area Rapid Transit) and BART into San Francisco provide easy access to downtown San Francisco.

Come Early - Stay Late

CELEBRATE SHIH TZU

Superintendent: Trent Foy Dog Shows

Day of Show Secretary: Sally Vilas

Committees:

Event Chairperson Sally Vilas

Assistant Event Chairperson Pat Thomas

Awards Banquet Paula Arrigoni, Alyce Kotze, Carol Brigance

Catalog Advertising Alyce Kotze

Chief Ring Steward TBD

Decorations Earl Takahashi & Adrian Agard

Hospitality/ Welcome Bags Therese Forman & Peggy Souza

Registration Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Takamoto

Reservations/Pre-orders Bonnie Prato

Trophies Adrian Agard & Earl Takahashi

Vendors Loree Levy Schwartz

Grounds David Boone



Buzzing at the Cluster

photo

Mr Norman Patton

&

GCH Chenille Hearts On Fire

Great weekend showing GCH Chenille Hearts On Fire Jema, at the Beehive Cluster, Intermountian Kennel Club, Salt Lake City, Utah . Four wonderful back to back, Best of Breed wins under Judges Mr. Norman Patton, Mr Charles E Trotter, Mr John R Cole and Ms Denny C Mounce Thank You All So Much

"Jema" Wins Toy Group 1

New Grand Champion, GCH CH Chenille Hearts On Fire " Jema"
Judge Mr William R Russell
Toy Group 1
Kern County Kennel Club

WOW, we are so excited to announce our new AKC Grand Champion, GCH CH Chenille Hearts On Fire " Jema" What exciting weekend back to back Best of Breed at Kern County Kennel Club. But to have finished Jema's Grand Championship Winning a HUGE Toy Group 1 Award under Judge: Mr William R. Russell on Sunday March 27, 2011.  We want to Thank You So Much, Mr William R. Russell for awarding her Best of Breed on Saturday also. And to our Judge Mrs. Janice G. Pardue for Best Of Breed  on Sunday, March 28, 2011. We do appreciate these wonderful awards, we are planning to continue with her in the show ring. Our Jema is the happiest little Shih Tzu to show, great attitude and beautiful conformation. We hope for a amazing show future!

"Jema" Hits a Triple

Wow! were so excited Chenille Hearts On Fire  "Jema" wins 3 back to back Best Of Breed at Kings & Sequoia Kennel Club Dog Show! Wonderful wins going towards her Grand Championship. We had a fabulous time showing Jema this weekend to  Judge: Mr. William Bergum, Judge: Mr. Robert Lucas, also Judge: Mr. Darryl Vice. We want to Thank you all so much for making our weekend a Triple Hit!

Photo of Ch Chenille Hearts On Fire "Jema"

We also enjoyed the weekend with Barbara Denell, showing her very nice puppy dog LEVENDOSK HERE COMES TROUBLE " Travis"  Winning Winners Dog and Best of Opposite. Then off to the Country Club for a Winning Celebration! 

Best of Breed at Nor Cal Toy Dog Show

 This was one of the biggest entries showing at  Nor Cal Toy Dog Fanciers Dog Show for Shih Tzu, San Jose, February 18, 2011. Twenty-five Shih Tzu competing for a huge 5 pt major, including top ranked specials. Our Best of Breed Win with Ch Chenille Hearts On Fire " Jema" was very exciting start to a super weekend.  Judge Ms. Carolyn Taylor started the winning roll, Thanks so much!

GGSTF 39th Speciality Dog Show

 Back to Back Best of Opposite Wins for Jema. Our next turn in the ring, showing under Judge Mr Joe C Walton for another major, gave Jema her Best of Opposite Win. Mr Joe Walton commented on how much he like Jema's movement and hoped to see her again. Also showing under Judge Mr Norman B Kenney for her second Best of Opposite win. We like to "Thank" all our wonderful judges for placing Ch Chenille Hearts On Fire.

Parade Of Champions

Jacqueline & Jema

First time in the ring Junior handler is our granddaughter Jacqueline, showing Jema in the Parade of Champions at the GGSTF Speciality



Eukanuba Championship 2010 Video Shih Tzu

CH Chenille's Hearts On Fire "Jema" Wins BOS Thank You So Much Judge Mrs Peggy J Hauck,  Breeder/Owner/Handler Peggy Souza.

Thanks to all our friends, and family for making our day so special! GYB

Chenille Hearts on Fire "Jema"

Best of Breed from the Classes, Del Monte Kennel Club, Carmel California. THANK You Judges Kenneth M McDermott & Mrs. Paula Hartinger, Owner Breeder Peggy Souza, Shown by Co owner Breeder Stacy Bingham. Members GGSTF

Best of Breed at Del Monte

Great weekend at Del Monte Kennel Club dog show, in Carmel California. Our young champion prospect puppy Chenille Hearts on Fire "Jema" wins back to back Best of Breed. This is a splendid win for her at such a young age of 7 months old. She has never shown on grass, but she did a great job. Jema handles her self with ease and grace, very sound with outstanding temperament. Co Owner handled by Stacy Bingham this weekend shown under Judges Mr Kenneth M McDermott and Mrs Paula Hartinger. We want to thank our judges for awarding Jema with two Best of Breed from the classes. It was really a beautiful venue, we like to thank Warren Cook for taking a great candid photo of Jema ringside. Warren fell in love with our little Jema, and commented on how pretty she is. Join us on Chenille's facebook fan page, or give us a tweet on twitter. You can always see updated video's on Chenille's You Tube Channel

ASTC National 2010 Shih Tzu Special

An exciting time we had at the American Shih Tzu Club National, held in St Louis, Missouri. So many stunning Shih Tzu groomed to perfection and ready to show. This is truly a wonderful event for all Shih Tzu lovers. Watching adorable Shih Tzu puppies to the full coated Shih Tzu specials. This was my first time watching ring side at the ASTC National 2010. Supporting our wonderful friend Therese Forman and her girl CH Amituz China Doll, winning the Best of Opposite, Handled by Taffy Mc Fadden. Breed Judge: Mrs. Sally Vilas.

Most enjoyable was watching the Shih Tzu Puppies show in the Sweepstakes. These adorable little ones put on a wonderful show. We all love the cute puppies learning the ring, making us all giggle with affection. Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Margaret Brown did a wonderful job judging these outstanding puppies starting their championships. All of them are winners in our eyes as they are perfect representatives of the standard American Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu breeders from Canada, Brazil, Lithuania were present to show their newest champion prospects. Congratulations to all the Winners of the ASTC 2010 Shih Tzu National.

Golden Gate Shih Tzu Fanciers Shih Tzu Speciality 2010

We had a wonderful evening at the 38th Golden Gate Shih Tzu Speciality 2010 in San Jose, California. Chenille Tia Mia Amour, won Best of Winners, and Winners Bitch. Also our little 6 mo puppy Chenille Yahoo Doing the Dew won Winners Dog and Best of Opposite. We want to give a BIG Thank you to our Judge: Miss Virginia L. Lyne and our Handler Mr. Don Rodgers also President of the GGSTF Bonnie Prato. We look forward to this show each year and enjoy meeting and showing with all our shih tzu friends. After the show we have our GGSTF meeting, refreshments with Bonnie's super delicious Coconut cake. Showing this weekend with the top ranked Shih Tzu, also with Adrain Agard, world famous Xeralane Kennel from Hawaii. Another memorable year showing and winning at the Shih Tzu Speciality.

Shih Tzu Reporter, Cheryll Makes The Cover

Front Cover, Winter 2010 Issue Shih Tzu Reporter, Cheryll Limso with her Philippine Champion "Bruce"



Cheryll Limso and "Bruce" Ph Ch Fantasia Dark Knight on the inside cover of the Shih Tzu Reporter.




I have always enjoyed my friendship with Cheryll, having a great time showing with her at the GGSTF Puppy Match 2008. Cheryll has bred many Philippine, American, International and Canadian Shih Tzu Champions. Our wonderful Sansha, Karen and Cowboy are from "Fantasia Shih Tzu"
Cheryll also makes beautiful Shih Tzu & Maltese Show Bows, every bow is handmade by her. She takes great pride in making quality show bows for the public, visit her bow site at http://www.dogshowbows.com/

National Dog Day August 26, 2009

A special day to honor and show deep appreciation is by giving them "a day". K9's giving their unconditional love and devotion to us. We encourage all breeders and pet owners to ensure dogs and puppies a safe, happy, healthy life. We appreciate all the breeds and what they bring to our many lives. Saving one dog at a time is our quest please take this day August 26th an make a difference. Paying it forward by donating to your local rescue. Contact Bay Area Shih Tzu Rescue, GGSTF member and rescue officer Loree Levy-Schwartz at toydogrsq@aol.com. Mail to: Schwartz Animal Family Rescue, 1555 S. Winchester Blvd. San Jose, CA 95128

Dogs put their lives on the line everyday working to protect us, save us, and guide us. They impact our lives in so many ways, give them their " National Dog Day" and sponsor your breed. Chenille Shih Tzu challenges all shih tzu owners to pay it forward by giving only $5 to Shih Tzu Rescue. Let's make miracles happen.

We are California Cotton Growers, the fabric of our lives. Cotton supporting National Dog Day. Our farm has been growing cotton in San Joaquin Valley for over 20 years. We encourage all cotton growers to pay it forward for National Dog Day, please give to: Animal Miracle Network455 Canyon Del Rey Blvd. #245Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940 http://www.nationaldogday.com/about.htm