This year two Pacifc Northwest Briard Club members competed in the breed ring at the Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of BC in Abbotsford Canada which is billed as Canada's Largest Dog Show. On Friday, October 31, AKC-Ch Deja Vu Back Seat Driver RN, PT JHD-s "Nash" (left) went Winners Dog against Ne Orageux Assiniboine Admirer "Rio" (right) and then took Breed over the Special CKC-CH. Aladax's Sorcerer CDX AGNCH "Dante" (center) showing to Dany Canino. On Saturday, November 1, "Nash" repeated his performance showing to Christina Hubbell. On Sunday, November 2, "Dante" and "Rio" were entered. "Dante" took BOB showing to Judge benny Blid Von Schedvin of Sweden.To all who missed this show, it is always a lot of fun. The Canadian Briard Club hosts a Booster, PNWBC member Helen Moulden always comes up with wonderful prizes and reserves a grooming space so there is lots of "back-stage" camaraderie. It is also a great venue for Rally and Obedience for those that are so inclined.
Helen also exhibited her Schappendoes puppy (picured with Helen at left) in the parade of rare and unusual herding and working breeds. The Schappendoes is a Dutch herding breed. Bottom photo courtesy of Romy Wood.