June 2010

In June is the Evergreen Golden Retriever Rainy Specialty. How can we have a specialty in June without getting soaked!  Just joking with you, we love you Evergreen Golden Club.  Where would be without you? (Dry at least . . .'nother little joke, tee hee).  Seriously, thank you all for your hard work and let's not forget the great food.

On Saturday Cheddar got her second Best Opposite at a Specialty show.  That is always such an honor especially under such a notable  breeder/judge as Nancy Talbott and so many quality dogs in the area.  Tallulah is still close by in the line up, with 10 points now she is getting closer to her championship all the time.

May 2010

May has started off very exciting.  With Julie at home with Pasghetti and pups, Randy took Cheddar, Tallulah, Whisper and Simon to the Walla Walla shows.  They were quite the team, with the help of expert groomers/handlers Cheyenne and Kory, we took Winners dog and Best of Winners with Simon, Winners Bitch with Whisper and Best of Breed with Cheddar.  That is just so exciting we are beside ourselves.  It gets even better than that as this show offers a Best Bred-by Exhibitor competition.  Simon won the Best Bred-by in Goldens and went on to the Group and won a Best Bred-by Group 3.  Amazing day!

Recently The American Kennel Club has added a new category to the competitors in comformation.  There is a new title to be earned and we are up for the challenge! The title is called GRAND CHAMPION and Cheddar has several points recently towards her Grand Champion status.  If you are curious to know more about Grand Champions please go to the AKC website at www.akc.org.

April 2010

April started out with the Pac-Rim Specialty in Oregon.  Cheddar got Best of Opposite over several very nice bitch specials and also a very nice class bitch as well.  Moira Hughes and Gloria Miller brought out Whisper (SmokeTree Chantelle Trading Secrets) and Gloria flew out from Pennsylvania to visit her friends and to show little Whisper at the specialty.  She is a doll, oh my gosh.  We got down on our knees and begged Moira to let us take her home and hit the show circuit with her, exciting.

At the Timberland shows, after the Specialty, Cheddar went Best Opposite again. She also went Best Opposite at Moses Lake and the Lewis Clark shows both days.

Very exciting was Whisper's debut with Randy.  Her very first day she went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for her first 2 pts!  That truly was exciting news.  The very next day Tallulah got Winners Bitch and added two more points to her collection.

As the end of the month approached we watched Pasghetti closely as her puppies were due on the 29th of the month.  During her exam with repro vet Dr. Cynthia Smith we discovered that Pasghetti was retaining too much fluid.  She scheduled a C-section on the 26th, three days later, they would have to be taken out early so as not to jeopardize the health of mom.  An excruciating weekend waiting for pups and worrying about mom, but we ended up with 8 beauties, 4 boys and 4 girls.  Pasghetti has her first litter and is a wonderful mom.

March 2010

We decided that it would be fun to put Cheddar in the Specials ring for awhile to see what might happen.  She went down to California shows along with Tripper (SmokeTree's Amanita Pantherina) owned by Dee Dee Stevens. 

At Sequoia Kennel Club Cheddar got Best Opposite both days.  Tripper got Winners Bitch both days too.  On to Kings Kennel Club and Cheddar got Best of Breed two days in a row!

At the end of March Randy, Sally and Cheyenne headed to Houston Texas with Tallulah in tow looking for a major, and by golly she got one, a four point one at that!

February 2010

February there were not a lot of shows.  The first year in many that Randy stayed home during Westminster.  We did have time to plan an exciting breeding with Pasghetti (SmokeTree's Uh-oh! Spaghettios) to Rolex (Regency It's Snow Time).  Rolex is a young dog and we are very excited to see what this litter produces.

January 2010

Well!  We survived the freezing cold December, brrrr.  Two days in a row the temperatures started out at six degrees.  Single digit.  Pretty cold for this neck of the woods.  Two weeks of dry cold and finally when the cold snap broke unfortunately so did our pipes.  The flooded garage emptied our well, and of course we had to buy water to get back on track.  Thanks to Rich and our new kennel helper Gloria we survived without too much damage.

This month Cheddar went to the big Portland Dog Show and got Best Opposite Sex.  We're anxiously waiting for Simon to grow coat, Glitterati to grow up (like that's going to ever happen, ha ha) and Tallulah to grow coat after her pups in July.  You'd think that with all the cold weather in December they'd be happy to have all their fur.

December 2009

December was a month off, but it gave us a chance to celebrate and spend wonderful time with family and friends over the holidays.  We had another exciting SmokeTree party this year in August which was put on in style by none other than our own Sally who does know how to throw a party.  We were so grateful to all of our new friends and extended family who attended the party, many with their new family members who had a chance to play in the back yard while we all enjoyed the best food and company around.  Blessings to all, we are grateful for so much!  Here's to a fantastic 2010!

November 2009

Alas, all good things . . . November was Louie's final show as a "Special" before starting his serious stud career and he did not let us down.  At the Whidbey Island Dog Show he went Best of Breed in very fine style.

October 2009

Cheddar made her "Specials" debut with a Best of Breed and a Group 2 at the Boise dog shows. 

Cheddar and Louie and Simon all flew out to the Golden Retriever National Dog show in Enid Oklahoma with the amazing trio of Randy, Sally and Rich again this year.  Cheddar came home with a Judges Award of Merit under noted judge  Jeffrey Pepper.

Louie had a beautiful showing at the Top Twenty again this year and also competed in the Best of Breed ring and made it through two judges cuts.  Simon showed very well and made two cuts in the very competitive Bred-by Exhibitor class.

August 2009

Best of Breed at Sammamish and Best of Breed at Longview Kennel Club and a Group third for Louie for the month of August.  Louie is still ranked in the Top Twenty Goldens!

Simon, that little bugger got three Reserve Winners dog from the Bred-by Exhibitor Class and Pasghetti who was entered the same weekend got two Reserve Winners Bitch from the Bred-by class and Winners bitch for 2 points.

July 2009

Simon, Coos Bay dog show both days, Winners dog and Best of Winners.  Way to go Simon.  And of course now that he is on a roll he went on the very next weekend to get a 3 point major at Portland kennel club.

Pasghetti at Coos Bay went Winners Bitch,Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex.

Louie at Coos Bay went Best of Breed both days and also a Group 1.  It was a major SmokeTree weekend that we're all very excited and proud about.

June 2009

Somewhat of a quiet month, but Louie is still making a nice showing with a Best of Breed and Group1 at the Bell Vernon show which was a repeat of the previous year, how cool is that?

May 2009

May is the pasta month! 

Pasghetti (SmokeTree's Uh-oh! Spaghettios) won every single class she was in for the entire month including the Sweepstakes class and the regular class at the Inland Empire Golden Retriever Specialty.

April 2009

Louie Louie!!!  Back to back Group 1's.  That doesn't happen very often, but it's the second time our boy has pulled it off. At the Moses Lake shows he is still making waves in the Sporting Group ring with a Group 3.

Louie's son "Gracious Glds Glitterati at SmokeTree" made his debut at the Lewiston dog show puppy match and won Best of Breed puppy and a puppy Group 2, sounds like he's thinking about following in his Dad's footsteps, eh?  Thank you Sue Lusa for sharing this exciting young boy with us.

March 2009

At the Peninsula Dog Fanciers show Louie went Best of Breed and especially exciting was the very next weekend he got his second Best of Specialty win at the Pac-rim Golden Retriever specialty.

February 2009

Starting off again with Louie going Best of Breed at Kings kennel club down in California.  Not only Best of Breed both days but a Group 3 as well.

January 2009

The beginning of the year started off with Louie going Best of Breed and then on to a Group 2, can't argue with that!  Cheddar also showed and went Best of Opposite Sex one day at Puyallup shows.

January was also an exciting month as Katie had her litter of nine puppies.

December 2008

December was a brutally cold month in the Pacific Northwest, but Tallulah warmed the cockles of our hearts by winning 2 points at the Vancouver Kennel Club.

November 2008

Little Miss Tallulah, we just love her, got a Reserve Winners at Willamette Kennel Club. Louie also came along to show at Willamette and came home with 2 Best of Breeds and a Group 2 and a Group 3.  Louie is ranked in the top ten all Breed standings and is in the Top Twenty Golden Retrievers.

At the Widbey Island show Simon was in the puppy class and won both days.

SmokeTree's Mac 'N Cheese, Cheddar would now like to be known as SmokeTree's latest Champion as she won her final major points this weekend.  This also qualified her mom Ch. Benchmark P is for Pulchritude as an Outstanding Dam.

October 2008

At the Boise Idaho Dog shows Tripper was first place all four days and Pasghetti won her class both days and also Reserve Winners bitch both days.  Pasghetti and Tripper are quickly becoming the best of friends, what a team!

September 2008

At the Eugene dog shows our little Pasghetti, such a dynamo, got two more Reserve Winners Bitch and she is still just a pup!

Tripper went to Gig Harbor dog shows with Dee Dee and came home with two more first place ribbons.  congratulations Dee Dee and Tripper.

The Golden Retriever National Dog show was held in Warwick Rhode Island and Randy, Sally and Rich all flew back with Louie in tow.  Louie competed in the prestigious Top Twenty which is by invitation only.  He also showed in the Best of Breed Class and made it through several judges cuts down to the final few.  We were very proud to be part of the National again this year.

August 2008

Louie continues on his winning streak with a Best of Breed at the Umpqua shows and also at the Olympic Kennel Club.  At the Evergreen Golden Retriever Specialty Louie received a Judges Award of Merit.

Pasghetti went to the Evergreen Specialty as well and won her second Best in Sweepstakes under judge Laura Franchi. She also won a Best Puppy Award.  Also, at the Longview shows, still in the puppy classes, Pasghetti won Reserve Winners Bitch over the big girls!

Katie is still looking for her last major to finish her championship and came close with a first place in the Bred-by Exhibitor class.

Dee Dee Stevens who owns SmokeTree's Amanita Pantherina (Tripper) made her debut at the Longview Kennel Club with two first placements.

July 2008

The very first show in July Louie took Best of Breed and another Group 1 and now is officially in the Golden Retriever Show Dog Hall of Fame.  We need to get him a longer name plate for all his titles.    

        BIS BISS CH SmokeTree's Hop's On Pops, SDHF

 For those unfamiliar it all stands for Best in Show dog, Best in Show Specialty, Champion and SDHF at the end stands for Show Dog Hall of Fame. 

On the same weekend SmokeTree's Uh-oh! Spaghettios, Pasghetti as she is called by her close friends, took her first point from the 6-9 puppy class.  She is just toooo cute.  But hey, not only that - she also won Best In Sweeptstakes under breeder judge Donna Nyberg.  Wow! 

SmokeTree's Kinky Boots, Simon, who is also in the puppy classes (he's also in love with Pasghetti but won't admit it, just like a guy) is growing up nicely and took a major  Reserve at the Inland Empire shows which is exciting for a young pup.  Simon also won his class in the Specialty Sweepstakes.

Our Dear Katie won the Bred-by Exhibitor class with twelve in competition. That was a fabulous win and a fantastic weekend at the Inland Empire Specialty show.

July 26th we attended the Hurricane Ridge shows in Sequim, WA.  Louie took Best of Breed and Group 3 the very first day.  The breed ring was very competitive with 4 dog Specials and 2 bitch specials.

June 2008

SmokeTree's Rumple Stilton has been growing up beautifully and he took Winners Dog twice this month. 

The first weekend in June Louie got Best of Breed at the Puyallup shows.  He then went on to the Canby shows in Oregon and took Best of Breed on Sunday and made the cut in the Group.  Apparently Louie was just a little bored with his Best of Breed wins (how could that be?) and decided to surprise us at the Bell Vernon shows with a Best of Breed, a Group1 and then his first BEST IN SHOW!!!!!   You should have been at his celebration party, some of us are still recovering.  Louie now needs only three more points to enter the Show Dog Hall of Fame.

May 2008

May 23, 2008 is always going to be a most memorable day for all of us here at SmokeTree Goldens.  Louie, Ch. SmokeTree's Hops on Pops, won the Specialty Best of Breed!  Michelle Billings is one of the most respected judges in the United States and so we consider it a great honor to have our first Specialty win under Ms. Billings. We're anxious for a great show photo of Louie and his big win, but in the meantime we've added his show photo of his Group 3 win back in November if you'd like to see how Louie is maturing.

SmokeTree's Uh-oh! Spaghettios, our little girl got her first "Best Puppy" and a "Puppy Group 1", she is a chip off the 'ol block as her Dad did the very same thing up in Canada when he was just a young lad.

And now we'd like to introduce our new hopeful SmokeTree's Kinky Boots aka Simon.  We have anxiously been waiting for Simon to make his debut.  He barely turned six months old in time for the Specialty.  In Sweepstakes he won 2nd place, 1st place would have been better of course, but we were happy he showed so well.  In the regular classes he was in third place.

 The day after the Specialty was also a very big entry and Simon won his class, good boy Simon!

SIMON AT 5 WEEKS

April 2008

Cajun's puppies are heading off to their new homes.  We have met so many wonderful new families and we know that they are all going to be busy this summer.

April 12th at the Moses Lake shows Louie won Best of Breed and went on to a Group 4 which was all very exciting for us.  There were no majors this month so Cheddar is just waiting for the upcoming Inland Empire Specialty in May.

March 2008

March was a quiet month in the show ring, but very busy with Cajun's puppies.  We only attended two shows, Cheddar got a Major Reserve at the popular Seattle Kennel Club.  She is still waiting for that last major to finish! 

February 2008

On February 3rd at 6:40pm Cajun had her first puppy, a beautiful 12.8 oz boy.  It took all night and she finally had her last pup at 4:34a.m. with eleven pups, 7 girls and 4 boys. We're not sure who was more exhausted, Cajun or us!  There are a couple of puppies available for sale.  Interested parties should fill out a puppy questionaire form and give Julie a call.

While Cajun was home nursing the babies, the proud pop, Louie (SmokeTree's Hop's on Pops) headed off to Westminster for a very exciting adventure.  There were 36 Golden Retrievers entered.  The judge broke them up into three groups.  Out of all the dogs the judge picked her top ten favorites and we were thrilled that Louie was ranked in the top 10.  We are so proud of him and Randy as they made a beautiful showing.

After returning home, Louie went to California for four shows.  Two of the four days he claimed a Best of Breed and on the last day he took a Group 2 in the Sporting Group which added 3 points to his Show Dog Hall of Fame status, yippeeee!!

January 2008

January started off with a BANG as Juneau, SmokeTree's Turnip The Heat, owned by Deni Rauw and Bob Martin finished his Championship.  He is SmokeTree's first Champion of the year!  Juneau has all his clearances and will now be offered at stud to approved bitches.

The puppy party was held on January 15th and was catered by Seattles well known Chef Tom Black.  Breeders and friends flew up from California and Arizona and the party was well attended by local breeders and Golden Fanciers too.

Lunch was spectacular and we all huddled by the fire on this cold day and watched puppies playing and then being graded for conformation.  There are a couple of puppies still available to interested parties.

For those previously interested in a Cajun puppy you will be happy to know that she is now pregnant and expecting puppies in early February.  Some of you may not know, but Cajun is a full brother to Juneau.  She has all her clearances and is a Canadian Champion and five points away from her American Championship.

 WOW!!!   Louie, Ch. SmokeTree's Hop's on Pops, owned by Rich Larricq won Best of Breed at the Rose City  Classic on Saturday January 19th.  This is the day that is filmed live to be shown on Animal Planet.  As soon as we find out the dates it will be aired we'll let you know, stay tuned. . .

December 2007

After getting snowed in during Christmas and missing the family gathering, Randy headed off to California.  It was definately worth the trip as Louie went Best of Breed all four days!

 On the home front, the puppies are too cute to mention.  A puppy party is planned for January where we will pick our show prospects and just generally have fun.

November 2007

PUPPIES HAVE ARRIVED!!!!!

We have nine beautiful healthy happy puppies born almost Thanksgiving day.  Anyone interested in a puppy should contact Julie at: 425-413-5348.  There are 2 boys and seven girls.

On the show front, Louie went Best of Breed and Group 4 at the Willamette Kennel Club shows early in the month.  While we were busy having puppies at home, Louie was busy down in California going Best of Breed and Group 3 at the San Joaquin Kennel Club. 

October 2007

October had us busy getting ready for upcoming litters due in November.

Louie did find the time to go Best of Breed at the Vancouver shows late in the month and he made the cut in a large Sporting Group.

October 2007

 October was one of those quiet months with few shows.  We certainly needed the break after all the excitement at the National in September.

Louie (Ch. SmokeTree's Hop's On Pops) went to the Vancouver Kennel Club and went Best of Breed the first day out.  He also made the cut in the group.

 Later in the month we took off for the Nor-Cal Specialty in California.  We had some nice placements, but we didn't pick up those majors that we were looking for.

We did have some exciting news though, WE HAVE PUPPIES ON THE WAY!!!!!

September 2007

September was a busy month as we were gearing up for the exciting Golden Retriever National Dog show  being held in Snohomish Washington this year

But before we mention the exciting National we don't want to forget the two Best of Breeds that Louie won at the MacKenzie dog shows in Oregon at the beginning of the month and also another Group 3!!!

It was quite hectic around here getting ready for the National.  We decided to have the annual SmokeTree Soiree on the grounds at the National rather then in Maple Valley this year.  Sally pulled off an incredible party the evening of Sweepstakes.  Over 100 people stopped in and enjoyed great food and conversation.  Of course when we planned the party we had no idea that we would actually be celebrating a great win.  Cheddar showed beautifully in her Sweepstakes Class and won.  She then went on to compete for Best in Sweepstakes and was awarded Best in Sweeps with over 200 dogs in attendance!!!  It was a wonderful honor and we appreciate all the compliments and congratulations from everyone.

The second day of showing at the National we had the regular classes.  Ricky (SmokeTree's Ricky Ricotta) showed in the 12 - 18 class.  There were about 35 dogs entered and Ricky just stole the show when he won the class.  His brother Ribs (SmokeTree's Rumple Stilton) was showing in the Novice dog class.  It was his first time in the ring and he showed beautifullly and won the class with seven competing.  It reminded us of our last National in Malibu when Louie was young and won the Novice Dog class in 2004.

The "Cheese" litter was proud to show alongside their father Reason (Ch. Aubridge Wave Your Rights) in the Stud dog class.  There were many wonderful top breeders from around the country and we know that Robin Baker of Aubridge Goldens was pretty proud to place 4th in such a competitive class.  We're glad the boys were able to help out!

As most of you know, Tudie (Ch. Benchmark P is for Pulchritude) is the apple of our eye and she has given us some outstanding puppies.  We couldn't wait to take her back in the ring for the Brood bitch class to show her off.  There were twelve other competitors in the class and it was certainly strong competition.  Tudie showed like the champ that she is.  She was awarded third place and we are proud.

There was lots of fun and festivities every night after showing.  On thursday evening the Top Twenty Black Tie Gala was well attended.  The art auction brought in money for the Golden Retriever Foundation. The Foundation raises money and distributes it for rescue and health research.  We donate a portion of our puppy proceeds to the Foundation and encourage anyone who loves this breed to go to the Golden Retriever Club of America website and see what you can do to help.  These are very special people who put their hearts and souls into finding a cure for cancer.  We also like to support Golden Retriever Rescue as there is a great need for funds to help some of the less fortunate Goldens who sadly find themselves in shelters or needing special attention.  Please consider helping.

There were lots and lots of beautiful dogs in the breed ring.  The judge afterward commented that the task of finding her final placement was much more difficult than she'd expected with so many wonderful entries. After the Breed class there was an awards banquet and we all had one last bite together and then said good-bye to friends and hope to see them again real soon.

August 2007

In August Tallulah found her way back in the ring and went Winners Bitch both days at the Umpqua Kennel Club dog shows.

July 2007

July was a quiet month for us.  The dogs took a break and so did we.

On July 19th we took a day of memory for our dearest Geyser who we lost last year just shy of his 12th birthday.  Geyser was my first American/Canadian Champion and Group Winner.  But mostly he was the dearest friend I've known.  Geyser had a wonderful following of loving friends.  There's nothing Geyser wouldn't do for a joke and we all miss his sense of humor and his great big heart.

Julie

June 2007

Ricky was warmed up from the Canada shows and so  at the Yakima Dog show he got Winners Dog the first day and Reserve Winners Dog the second day.  His jealous sister Cheddar, being all girl, wasn't about to leave the show without going Winners Bitch the last day!

Louie had a great weekend at Yakima and went Best of Breed both days, yahoooo!!

May 2007

The beginning of May was the Olympia Dog Fanciers show where Cajun took Winners Bitch and also Best of Opposite Sex.  Louie took Best of Breed and onto Group 4.

Later in May we sneaked up north of the border to Canada where Louie, his first time in Canada, took Winners Male and Best of Breed.  He also went into the Sporting Group and made a placement in the group as well.  Ricky, who is already pointed in Canada, was close behind his half-brother Louie and took Reserve Winners Male.

At the end of the month during the Coeur D' Alene shows Louie took yet another Best of Breed and Group 3.

April 2007

The first day of the Peninsula Dog Fanciers show was extra special.  Katie (SmokeTree's Cat in the Hat) won the Bred-by Exhibitor class and then went on to thrill us with going Best Bred-by Exhibitor in Show!!!  She has now caught up with her brother Horton who received a Best Bred-by in Show during his career.

 The second day of the Peninsula Dog Fanciers show had Cheddar (SmokeTree's Mac 'N Cheese) going Winners Bitch and best of Winners. 

Both days Louie (SmokeTree's Hop's on Pops) went Best of Opposite Sex.

 Later in the month at the Idaho shows Cajun (SmokeTree 'N Zydeco's Okra Winfrey) came close to catching up with Katie and went Best Bred-by Exhibitor and on to a Group 2!!!  The very next day Cajun got Winners Bitch for another point.

Louie also dazzled us with two Best of Breeds and a Best of Opposite Sex during the Idaho circuit.

March 2007

The Kings Kennel Club were the first shows in March.  Cajun (SmokeTree N Zydeco's Okra Winfrey) went back to the show ring and went Winners bitch one day and Cheddar went Winners bitch the next!

 The Pac-Rim Golden Retriever Specialty was well attended with over 100 dogs in attendance.  Cheddar absolutely wowed the crowd when she went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a 5 point major!!!  We are so proud of our girl and we appreciate all the cheers from the crowd.

The Chintimini shows followed on the heels of the Pac-Rim Specialty and the huge entry continued through the weekend.  On Sunday Louie went Best of Breed over more than 20 specials.   In the Sporting Group Louie was chosen for a Group 3 by very well known judge and breeder Jeffrey Pepper.  For those who aren't aware, Jeffrey Pepper has written one of the main Golden Retriever Books describing the Standard in detail and is used as a reference by breeders still today.  What an honor.

February 2007

In February we had a chance to catch our breath as we only had four shows this  month.  However, it was not without excitement.  At the Linn County shows in Oregon Cheddar not only went Winners and Best of Winners, but on to Best of Breed, how exciting is that?  It gets even better as her half brother Louie gets Best Opposite Sex!

At the Santa Clara shows Louie got the first Judges Award of Merit with several Champions competing. 

January 2007

December of 2006 ended with great hopes for 2007.  In December we started Cheddar, SmokeTree's Mac 'N Cheese in the 6-9 puppy class.  In California at the Turkey Circuit she went Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex.  Her brother Ricky, SmokeTree's Ricky Ricotta joined Cheddar for the end of December at the San Mateo shows.  He got Reserve Winners two days in a row and also got Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first point from the 6 - 9 Class.  Cheddar also went Best of Winners again at the San Mateo shows for another 2 points.

SmokeTree's Hop's on Pops has been waiting in the wings for some majors to show up so he could finish his championship and he did just that right out of the box at our first shows in January.  The very next weekend we moved him up to Specials and he went Best of Breed at the big Portland Dog Show.  He also made a cut in the Group which was very exciting for his first weekend as a Special. 

 Now that Louie is a Champion, Juneau (SmokeTree's Turnip the Heat) who just needs his majors will head back to the ring. 

At the end of January we ran up to Canada where Ricky really made a splash.  The first day he got a Puppy Group 1.  The next day he got Winners for 3 points and Best Golden Puppy. 

June 2006

We decided to bring Horton out for the Evergreen Specialty in Auburn Washington on June 17th and 18th.  It was a large and exciting show, drawing competitors from as far away as Southern California.  Horton made us proud by receiving the judges first Award of Merit in the Specials ring with over a dozen gorgeous dogs in attendence.

 On Saturday, the 17th, we had our first annual Smoke Tree Soiree here at the house with a turnout of close to fifty people!  It was a lovely day, fortunately the rain from the previous week held at bay.  Dave and Sally treated us all to a wonderful catered dinner and scrumptious desserts!  We were so thrilled to have the opportunity to visit with many of our extended dog family and hope that next year it's even bigger.

The puppies are heading off to their new homes!  They have been a wonderful healthy and happy group.  Thank you Robin for sharing your boy Reason with us.

The first weekend in June Cajun went Winners at the Yakima Valley KC.  The very next weekend Louie went Best of Winners for 2 points which minored him out.  Now he just needs that last major to finish his championship cool!

May 2006

On May 19th, after a well deserved weekend off, Randy and the gang headed north of the border to the Chilliwack shows in Canada.  The very first day Horton took Winners Dog to complete his Canadian Championship.  Horton is SmokeTree's first American/Canadian Champion.

At Olympia Dog Fanicers show, Cajun won the Bred-by Exhibitor class and then went on to take the points as well as Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex.  On May 7th her brother Juneau (SmokeTree's Turnip the Heat) takes Winners Dog. Congratulations again Deni and Bob.  Juneau is headed home now for a well earned vacation.

April 2006

April 29th, the first day of the Walla Walla shows, Katie goes Winners Bitch,Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex and she is one step closer to her championship!

At the Moses Lake shows on April 16th Juneau went Winners Dog!  We don't usually mention Reserve placements, but we would like to note that Juneau has received several Reserve placements in the last couple of months, so when he's not taking the points, you can bet he's still right in there!

APRIL 1st !!!!   TUDIE AND REASON ARE THE PROUD NEW PARENTS OF TEN, YES YOU HEARD RIGHT, TEN BOUNCING BABY PUPPIES.  FIVE BOYS AND FIVE GIRLS.  ALL ARE DOING FABULOUS.

March 2006

March took Randy and the gang down to shows in California. Juneau was ready and willing after winning his class at the Pacific Rim Specialty.  And he didn't let us down either, going Winners dog at Kings Kennel Club on March 4th.

The same weekend Cajun took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners.

And of course good ol' Katie (Tudie ex Brooks) just hates to be shown up, so the next day she took Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex!!

At the Peninsula Dog show in Bremerton Katie made sure that we knew she wasn't going to rest on her laurels and decided to go Winners Bitch and Best of Winners.  And then the big thrill Best of Breed over three specials!  But Katie just couldn't stop there and went to the Group ring for her very first time and walked away with a Group two, WOW.

February 2006

In February we always enjoy attending the Pacific Rim Golden Retriever Specialty in Oregon. This year we didn't take any points, but we're still very proud of our Katie who got Reserve Winners Bitch out of a very competitive class.

The other exciting event in February was Tudie taking off for California to be bred to Ch. Aubridge Wave Your Rights.  Puppies due in April.

January 2006

Randy and Horton took off on their great big adventure to the Eukanuba Classic in Florida.  They were up against some pretty tough competition, and wouldn't you know, another Bred-by Exhibitor dog walked away with the top spot.  It was worth the thrill however, and we're still very proud that Horton is one of only nine Bred-by Exhibitor dogs in the entire United States who qualified to show at the Eukanuba Invitational Dog Show in 2005. 

Onward we go to the big Portland Dog show.  Cajun (Tudie ex Clipper) started her show career in the U.S. with a Canadian Championship already under her belt.  She started off with a bang her very first weekend out on January 21st going Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a 3 point major!

November 2005

 It was an exciting time at the Turkey Circuit down in California.  November 28th Louie goes Winners Dog, Katie goes Winners Bitch and Best of Winners and to top it  off their brother Horton gets Best of Breed!!! All in the same day, whew! In the group ring Horton made the cut with several of the top winning sporting dogs in attendance.

November 19th at the Widbey Island Kennel Club Louie went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first major!

October 2005

In October Katie and Louie continued with an exciting
record.  At the Richland Kennel Club shows Louie went
Winners Dog and Best Opposite sex both days!!!

October 13th at the Boise Idaho shows Louie went Winners Dog and Best of Winners, on

October 14th his sister Katie went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners.

On October 15th both Louie and Katie received Winners with Louie going Best of Winners, yea!

October 16th, not to be outdone, Katie got Winners Bitch and Best of Winners.

October 29th at the Vancouver shows Louie pulled it
off again, taking Winners Dog.

In a very short time Katie has 5 points and Louie
has garnered 7 points.

September 2005

Horton (Ch. SmokeTrees Horton Hears A Who)
finished his championship in June 2005 and then we
had a short break before his sister Katie (Smoke Tree's Cat in the Hat) and Louie (SmokeTree's Hop's on Pops) hit the ring.

September 3rd at the Longview Kelso shows Katie went Winners Bitch and the very next weekend at McKenzie KC she was Winners Bitch and Best Opposite.

Louie started at the Gig Harbor shows and went Winners Dog and Best of Winners his first day out.

The next day his sister Katie went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners.