Briards were well represented at the Western Washington Cluster held at the fairgrounds in Puyallup, January 16-18,2010. Six Briards competed in conformation, "Andre" in Rally, and "Tessa" in Open B and Utility B.
CH Deja Vu Back Seat Driver, CGC, RA, PT, JHD-s "Nash" presented by Shea Skinner took BOB and Heartsong’s Durango "Ranger" presented by Hannah Spencer took Winners Dog all three days. On Saturday showing to Charles Olvis, Nightwind's Double Dog Dare Ewe"Dara" took WB/Best of Winners. On Sunday showing to Doris E. Werdermann, Briaramour's Dazzling Femme Fatale "Gia", presented by Erin Winton, took Winners Bitch and "Ranger' took Best of Winners. Click this link to view a video of the Best of Breed competition.
Bijou Educated Guess "Griffey" made his debut at the Puyallup shows at just 6 months old. Shown by three different people in three days, owner Tracy Thorliefson was pleased that "Griffey" had such a good time! The Puyallup shows were also a debut for "Nash" as these were his first shows with his new handler Shea Skinner.
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CH Cachet Deja Vu Andantino RA "Andre" finished his Rally Excellent title with a placement. CH Bijou All Flash No Cash, HSc, HSAs, OA, NAJ, RA, UD pleased the crowd with some brilliant moments in the Open and Utility rings.
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An informal meeting of the Pacific Northwest Briard Club was held at Charlie's and attended by board members Gabrielle LaRoche, Sonia Thompson, Kath Williams, Tracy Thorliefson and Carol Worlfram and club members Gail Oneal, Judy Meggit and daughter Chelsea. There was interest in hosting a meet the breed booth at the Seattle show (although concern that more lead time might be necessary). The group agreed they would like to work toward holding a supported entry at a show that has obedience, conformation and good access in the hope we might entice folks to travel from California.
