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ANTA FALL FESTIVAL
KATONAH, OCTOBER 12-13, 2002

Fall Festival Goers Undaunted by Rainy Weather - The Show Must Go On and It Did!

Never let it be said that Norfolk Terrier owners (or their dogs!) are wimps. Undaunted by the weather, ANTA friends arrived early on a rainy Saturday greeted with hot coffee and doughnuts for our annual Fall weekend at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah, New York. Some of these friends came many miles, especially the contingent from Canada, and our venerable judge, Joan Eckert. She traveled a rather circuitous route from Michigan, had her luggage lost, but went on to do a superior job of judging an entry of approximately 60 dogs.

The puppies were first and included some really nice entries this year. Jayne Dubin's "Big" was named Best Puppy in Match, with the Best of Opposite Sex award going to Lori Pelletier's Avalon's Case Closed.

When it came to Junior Handlers, there was a terrific entry of five, all of whom did a super job. Celine Joiris took the honors with her dog Stamp, who went on to win Best of Opposite in the Adult class. Best Adult was a lovely bitch, Rugby's Sam's Breyden, bred and owned by Linda Federici.

Ch. Maxwell's Starburst was the winner of the Merry of Biffin Bitch Stakes class, with Ch. Gambit's First Knight at Avalon taking the Biffin of Beaufin Dog Stake. "Rooke" as he is called, went on to win Best in Match with his owner Lori Pelletier at the "helm".

While everyone enjoyed a marvelous picnic lunch, Victor Sattler changed hats and became our auctioneer. Among the special items sold were several books and two lovely-framed pictures from the estate of Doris McGee, a former president of the Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club.

Throughout the day Jane Anderson's notions table lured old and new customers to view and purchase items from her marvelous collection of Norfolk memorabilia, many from the UK and Europe. Kudos to Jane for all the transporting back and forth of these grand items.

After a short meeting, we had a special presentation by veterinarian Kim Nelson and canine science teacher Lori Pelletier. They both stressed the importance of knowing what to do in emergency situations with our dogs.

Flat racing and lure coursing thoroughly entertained all of our dogs on Sunday. Robert Lachman once again volunteered his car battery to help send the lure around the course with dogs in hot pursuit. Our earthdog practice was somewhat curtailed due to the weather, but Peggy Metcalf set up some of the wooden liners and introduced a live rat to many eager puppies.

As always, this was a special weekend with our friends and their dogs. Plan on joining us next year!

Judge Joan Eckert and Steward Jim Zabawa congratulate BIS winner Ch. Gambit's First Knight at Avalon and his owner, Lori Pelletier.

The day's winners were . . .

Class 1a Puppy Dogs 2-4 Months

Final Lea's "Big", Ch. Mercator Point to Point x Final Lea Ticket to Ride. Breeder/owner Jayne Durbin.

Class 1b Puppy Bitch 2-4 Months

Avalon's Case Closed, Ch. Mercator Point to Point x Ch. Avalon's Country Chase, Breeder/Owner Lori Pelletier.

Class 2a Puppy Dog 4-6 Months

Artisan's Sea Worthy Bosun, Ch. Mercator Point to Point x Artisan's Granary Slip. Breeder/Owner Donna O'Hara.

Class 3a Puppy Dog 6-9 Months

Sheer Bliss Spell O'Ben Kelev, Ch. Ben Kelev's Poker Chip x Ben Kelev Winds of Sheer Bliss Breeder/Owner Betsy Bliss and Carol Falk.

Class 3b Puppy Bitch 6-9 Months

Ben Kelev Gem of Sheer Bliss, Ch. Ben Kelev's Poker Chip x Ben Kelev Winds of Sheer Bliss. Breeder/Owner Betsy Bliss and Carol Falk.

Class 4a Puppy Dog 9-12 Months

Jufelt's Cosmos, Ch. Avalon's Prince of Thieves x Ch. Sandpiper's Calypso Breeder: Lori Pelletier Owner: Lacey J. Colemore.

Class 4b Puppy Bitch 9-12 Months

Avalon's Captive Charisma, Ch. Avalon's Prince of Thieves x Ch. Sandpiper's Calypso, CGC, Breeder/Owner: Lori Pelletier.

Class 5a Puppy Dog 12-18 Months
Sandpiper's Tommy Brock, Ch. Gambit's First Knight at Avalon x Ch. Sandpiper's Windjoy Breeder: Val Beckwith Owner: Dave and Paula McGee.

Class 5b Puppy Bitch 12-18 Months

Jufelt's Honey Bee, Ch. Avalon's First Step x Ch. Sandpiper's Calypso. Breeder: Judith Felton Owner: Jamie Stryer.

 

Best Puppy in Match: Final Lea's "Big"

BOS Puppy in Match: Avalon's Case Closed

Adult Dog:

Flashback Postmark, JE, Ch. Aberschan Gilbert And x Sage's Golden Hop, Breeder: Prudence Read. Owner: Celine and Francoise Joiris.

Adult Bitch:

Rugby's Sam's Breydon. Breeder/Owner: Linda Federici.

Companion Dog:

Cortaillod Gooseberry of Islay. Cortaillod Whiskey Jack x Cortaillod Meadowlark of Islay. Breeder: Clive and Mary Davies. Owner: Victor and Corinne Sattler.

Companion Bitch:

Kilkenney's Mountain Heather, CD, CGC. Ch. Chidley Mr. McGregor x Yarrow's Clinker Four. Breeder: Cathy Heimbach. Owner: Beverly-Ann Kerrigan.

Veteran Dog:

Ch. Folklore's Novel Approach, CD, CGC, Ch. Titanium Grenadier x Ch. Folklore's Cockle Shell. Breeder/Owner: Sheila Foran.

Veteran Bitch:

Arigna My Black Hen, Eng. Ch. Ragus Bantam Cock x Greenfield's Hustle & Bustle. Breeder: Maureen B. Helbig. Owner: J. Covey and J. Zabawa.

Best Adult in Match:

Rugby's Sam's Breydon.

BOS Adult in Match:

Flashback Postmark, JE

Merry of Beaufin Bitch Stake:

Maxwell's Starburst, Ch. Nanfan Canter x Ch. Maxwell Salt Water Taffe. Breeder: Louise Leone. Owner: L. Leone, B. Miller and S. Kipp.

Biffin of Beaufin Dog Stake:

Ch. Gambit's First Knight at Avalon, Ch. Avalon's First Step x Ch. Sandpiper's Cecily Parsley. Breeder: Lucy and Phil Fleming. Owner: Lori Pelletier.

Best in Match:

Ch. Gambit's First Knight at Avalon

Best Junior Handler:

Francoise Joiris with Stamp

Family Class:

Peggy Metcalf's entry

Vallie Beckwith
ANTIC December, 2002

Best Puppy in Show was Jayne Durbin's "Big"	Everyone dressed for the weather, and no spirits were dampened.
The junior's showed their elders a thing or two about handling.	Merry of Beaufin Stakes winner, Max-Well's Starburst

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