Northwest Affen Fanciers. Ernesto, Fiona’s handler, then gave another of his fantastic educational, but fun, grooming seminars. He was a bit tired after leaving home in Pennsylvania at 3 am that morning due to multiple travel disasters. The delays were a easier to handle after Fiona went BIS. Ernesto is a great groomer, handler and teacher, but most importantly a lover and supporter of our beloved Monkey Dogs. Wednesday we began bright and early with Joyce Standish of Nebraska sorting out the Puppy Sweeps and Vet- eran Sweeps. Her smile and laughter at their comic seriousness showed her enjoyment of this assignment. Best in Sweeps was a bitch from the 6-9 class, Ferlin’s Given by Zia at Enchante’s, own- ers Barry Leece and Cameron Riegel from New Mexico. Little “Zia” went on to RWB for a 3-point major in the regu- lar classes. Her handler, Barry was over the moon and his enthusiastic response left no doubt about his feelings. Zia was not phased at all and enjoyed all the attention like the princess she knows she is. Next Joyce enjoyed the veterans as they strutted their stuff enjoying the limelight. The winner was Ch. Ceterra’s Good Thing I’m Cute, an 11-year-old male from Winnipeg, owned by Sherry Galagan and Lorna Spratt. Our 2016 ACA National specialty judge was Suzanne Dillon from Texas. She had an entry of 35 Affenpinschers with lots of quality allowing many deci- sions and choices. It was as quality an entry as we have had in the past and being in Montana during the mid-week reflected the devotion and dedication of the Affen aficionados. All day there were treats, beverages and even water- melon and a beer refrigerator to keep exhibitors happy and hydrated. The WD was Dirty Harrie v Tani Kazari owned by Pramada Kennels and Lisa Carpenter from Arizona. “Harrie” went on the BOW to finish his AKC Championship with his handler, Dave Peat. WB was the RWB from the day before, Linda Ferris’ Cobbler’s Mary Jane at Ferlin. Our darling 6-9 puppy girl, Zia, was RWB and Barry Leece again celebrated with enthusiasm while Zia stood and watched. Mrs. Dillon took her time, delib- erated, re-tabled and moved dogs again before awarding the breed to GCH Yarrow Hi-tech Drills N Skills, Fiona. The BOS was Barry Leece and
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