TOY DOG CLUB OF ARKANSAS by PATTY MONTEZ
T he Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas held their annual fall specialty on Sep- tember 30, 2016, at the fabu- lous Convention Center in the histori- cal town of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Once again, many of the nation’s top Toy dogs from Washington State to Florida were welcomed with southern hospitality, great prizes and sincere appreciation for their participa- tion at our show. The overall winner was GCH Tamarin Tailback, once again taking top honors and having his name engraved one more time on our beauti- ful challenge trophy, donated by Doll- McGinnis Publishing. Our three Judges, Carol P. Smith, Carol Jean Nelson and Mark Lucas, each brought their A game and had many awesome dogs to examine. Several first time exhibitors were also present and I was so happy to see our judges taking time to encourage these entrants and give a little help coach- ing as well. This small amount of kind- ness made great impressions on these entrants, as they expressed to me that they were very intimidated among the professionals and this encourage- ment gave them the confidence to try again. So happy that our show may still have an impact on the new exhibitors as well as top winners in the country. The American Pomeranian Club was holding a national the following day and Judge Carol Smith had her hands full with the multitude of gorgeous Poms getting their last chance to show before the Nationals. We want to thank all of the exhibitors and can’t wait to see them at next year as well. Many thanks to the TDCCA members for helping through- out the year and special thanks to Brian Leonard, Jean Smith, Liz Handke, Cheryl Anderson and Christine Anderson for their time and energy in preparation and execution of a show well run.
Judge Carol P. Smith said, “I want to take this puppy home with me!”
Brian Leonard, graciously doing one of the hardest jobs, ring stewarding.
Kim Swilling and her Min Pin “Paris” having a talk after her great performance!
“SEVERAL FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS WERE ALSO PRESENT AND I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE OUR JUDGES TAKING TIME TO ENCOURAGE THESE ENTRANTS AND GIVE A LITTLE HELP COACHING AS WELL.”
Who will win our beautiful challenge trophy? Liz Handke, secretary, Brian Leonard, TDCCA member and President of the Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club and TDCCA Board Member, Christine Anderson, proudly showing the Doll-McGinnis logo for donating our trophy many years ago for our first show.
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