May 20- Cinder went to the Oshkosh shows and won her class. Not hard when you are the only one!! No other awards.
July 1- Cinder went to the Kettle Moraine Dog Show at West Bend, WI. She was Winner's Bitch from the Bred-By Class for her 2nd point. Only 13 more to go!
August 25-27- We went to Canada to attend the Storming, Dundas, & Glengarry Dog Association shows & specialties in Long Sault, ON. Friday, August 25 at the All-breed show under Judge Alex Rojas, Cinder was Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners for 3 points. Then Judge Jim Covey awarded her 4th place at the GSCC National Specialty. Saturday at the All-breed show under Joanne Fernall, Cinder received 3rd place and at the Ottawa Valley All Setter Specialty under Judge Sandra Mashford, she was 3rd again. Sunday at the Ottawa Valley Pointing Dog Specialty, Heather Brennan awarded Cinder 2nd place and the All-breed show under Judge Rui Oliveira she received 3rd place. Monday was just an All-breed show and Judge Jan Buchanan awarded her 3rd place. I was so pleased with all her placements. Thanks to her 3 handlers- Alistair Sutherland, Kristeen Davidson-Christman, and Susan Howe and to my husband, Alan, who took some lovely photos.