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Recent Ashcroft Accomplishments
2009
September 2009, Ch Sandy And Blues Silvia Of Sweden earns her AKC Championship
(I was laid off from work between March and August, so I didn't show this summer)
May 2009, Ch Ashcroft Orion earned his first leg in Jr Earthdog.
May 2009, Ch Ashcroft Rogers Tivoli finished his AKC championship requirements in Wrightstown PA.
March 2009,Ch Ashcroft Orion finished his AKC championship requirements at the Harrisburg PA circuit.
February 2009, Ch Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky finished her AKC Championship requirements at the Monticello KC show.
2008
December 2008 - I did it, I ventured back into the show ring with Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky. Sky is a real rough
neck outside in the big yard, and she has some funny dark spots to prove it. The judges made note of my "patchwork"
Bedlington by giving her BOW/BOS two days in Bethlehem, PA - and over a top ranked bitch special on Saturday at that!
I managed a fast walk on a flat, even surface. We'll see what the summer brings when the shows move out onto grass.
At the same shows, Ashcroft Orion was WD both days for three points - he's doing very well for owners Karen and Al Miller.
And Congratulations go to owners Julianne & Ed Steele, co-owners Kay & Dick Kraft, for Ch Boardwalk Bling Bling's sweep
of the AKC/Eukanuba circuit in California. Bling is by Ch Ashcroft Sangeo Santana, aka 'Piper', the sire of my one week old
puppies - I'm very excited at their potential! Watch for Ashcroft Talking 'Bout My Girl in 2010.
Vicky has arrived... daughter of Ashcroft Lucky American Dream and Toolbox The Bachelor, Sandy And Blues Sylvia Of Sweden
arrived in early October to begin her life here in the USA. She's an adorable girl that I selected on my visit with the Lidsell
family (Sandy And Blues Bedlington Terriers), and she's fitting in very nicely. Thanks to Malin Eriksson who reminded me how
to say "good girl" in Swedish!
My total knee replacement surgery went well, and I'm home recovering. The doctors say it will be some time before
I'm trotting around a show ring again, but I am enjoying the break, and hope to return with renewed enthusiasm when
I'm up to it.
I had a wonderful trip to Sweden for The World Show and circuit shows. Magic performed beautifully, winning the Reserve
Certificate at the National Terrier Show. I had an opportunity to see some really lovely Bedlingtons from all over the
world. These pics of Magic were taken at Sweden's National Terrier Show, a Terrier Specialty held the Wednesday
before the four-day long World Show Competition.
Pictured below is Sandy And Blues Sylvia of Sweden, who I hope will come to the USA in the early fall of this year.
She is a daughter of Ashcroft Lucky American Dream (Elvira) and Sw Ch Toolbox The Bachelor (Plexus).
Pictures of my host family, the Lidsells and lovely sights seen in Sweden are at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ashcrofterriers/SwedenTrip2008
All of Josefine's pictures from the Bedlington judging
on Wednesday can be seen at:
http://picasaweb.google.se/
Mimi finished her quest for her AKC Championship Saturday June 7th. Mims is now Ch Ashcroft Ain't Miss Behavin'. She's
the third from her litter to finish, and her dam Cocoa's 8th champion get. A HUGE THANKS to Laurie Zembrzuski and
daughter Gaby Gilbeau who took Mimi out last summer, trained her, groomed her, and got all her points but this last major.
Mimi now lives with Ken, Anna and Tasha in Malvern PA where she is well loved
and very spoiled!
Karen Weldon and Suzanne Haggerty accompanied me on the "ROAD TRIP" to VA - Karen got some great
pictures!! We finished early on Sunday, and drove home along the Blue Ridge Mountains' Skyline Drive.
Mimi Bed Heads - We're not scared of no stinkin' dryer Show day Who's holding who? Blue Ridge Mtns view
6/7/08 Ch Ashcroft Do U Believe In Magic was BOB and made the cut in the Terrier Group for another nice win.
Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky earned 2 points for WB at the May Freehold, NJ shows.
March 2008: Video clip of Magic at the BTCA National Specialty held in Louisville, KY. I was THRILLED to accept Magic's
plaque from the BTCA for Top Bedlington Terrier, Opposite Sex, Breeder-Owner-Handled 2007. Her BOB wins put her
"over the top" to earn this lovely award.
Magic was BOB Saturday March 1 in Secaucus NJ, and Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky was WB/BOW/Best Puppy
and earned a Puppy Group 2. Sunday March 2, Ashcroft Lucky
Penny was WB for a point.
January/February 2008:
Magic competed at the Westminster Kennel Club show in Madison Square Garden February 11th. I have attended many
times as a spectator, this was the first time as an exhibitor. Congratulations to the winners, and to all who showed their
beautiful dogs. Streaming video of the Bedlington Terrier breed judging can be seen at www.westminsterkennelclub.org
Ashcroft Wedgewood Summer Sky gets her first major at the Boardwalk KC shows. The other major went to Brady
daughter Allie of Chaps owned by newcomer Fiore Ferrara
and family. Allie - before her "show trim" -
Ch Ashcroft Do U Believe In Magic traveled to the "Rose City Classic" shows in Portland, Oregon. She won
Best of Breed 3 days of the 5 day circuit, competing against some lovely specials from that area. We got to meet some
exhibitors I'd never met before, and all were very gracious.
Check out the accomplishments from 2007 -2008 here
Check out the accomplishments from 2005 -2006 here
Check out the accomplishments from 2003 -2004 here