Our Russkiy Toy Show Journey
It has been a journey for sure! First in obtaining our first two, Lovey and Pepper, and finally getting them registered with the CKC so as to start their show career. With just the two of them competing it was a hoot to see which would get the Breed and earn 1 point toward their championship! I was able to purchase another male Russian Toy from Jerome Podell in the US as well as another female (on a co-ownership) from Terry Benefit in the US. Although it was a challenge to show all four, and my husband certainly went up to bat for me there, it definitely was a great introduction to the breed here in Western Canada where many people were not aware of them. It did surprise me when the judges said they knew "someone" with a Russian Toy and thought they were a great little breed and were glad to see them in the show ring finally. Most, if not all, were very gentle and patient with them on the table. In face one judge said " I know they hate the table. At workshops we have on these guys, we are told 'as long as you can get bites and balls, you can see structure when they move!" I had to laugh at that one. But I was glad of the understanding as Pepper absolutely hates the table, turns himself into a pretzel for examination...but wags his tail and loves the judge when he is talked to gently and offered a treat! Lovey is great on the table. Ricky (my senior male puppy) is learning it's not so bad while Nicky ( my 1.5 year old female) is resigned and not happy, tucking her bum under her as though she is expecting a bite from behind!
Lovey and Pepper were entered in their first show March 3-5, 2023 at Victoria City Kennel Club Dog Shows in Duncan BC here on Vancouver Island. Of course I got pictures!
On Day 1 of Vic City - Lovey won Best of Breed for 1 point under Judge Steve Dainard
On Day 2 of Vic City - Pepper got Best of Breed for 1 point under Judge Lee Steeves
On Day 3 of Vic City - Lovey got Best of Breed again for another point under Judge Kathleen Anderson-Wuff
THEN ON TO TYEE KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOWS - MAY 11-14, 2023 again in Duncan, BC
On Day 1 of Tyee - Pepper got Best of Breed for 2 points under Judge Michael Looby from Australia
Lovey got Winners Bitch for 1 point
On Day 2 of Tyee - Lovey got Best of Breed for 2 points under Judge Tannis Postma
Pepper got Winners Dog for 1 point
On Day 3 of Tyee - Lovey got Best of Breed under Judge Stewart Danker
Peppy got Winners Dog for 1 point
On Day 4 of Tyee Pepper again got Best of Breed under Judge Sandra Lex for an additional 2 points - finishing up with 7 points toward his championship so far
On Day 4 of Tyee Lovey got Winners Bitch for 1 point - finishing up with 8 points toward her championship so far.
I didn't get pictures the last day as we were breaking down and getting back home but got some lovely shots over the weekend.
This is "Ricky" - Russianique Tinker Toy At Marpointe - Breeder: Jerome Podell
Dimonde's Squirrel At Russianique x Russinaique's Minnie Mouse
He was Best Puppy in Breed all three days.
On to the next show! Victoria City Kennel Club July 14-16, 2023
Day 1, under Judge Gerardo Bernard of Mexico and Day 3, under Judge Joe Lobb of Ontario, Lovey got Best of Breed which finished her championship with 13 points!
Day 1, under Judge Gerardo Bernard Ricky got WM and BP for his first point! He is now on the board!
Day 2, under Judge Janet Lobb of Ontario, Ricky got BB, BP for two more points then went on to win Best Puppy In Group!!!! defeating a large entry of Toy Puppies in Group.
This was with my husband, Monty, on the end of the leash...he was so stoked!
On Day 3, under Judge Joe Lobb Pepper got WM and BOS for an additional 1 point, bringing him up to the dreaded 9 points!
