Melissa finished off our 2007 in grand style!
She was awarded Winner's Bitch by judge Joan Goldstein at
Rosemont, Illinois December 15, 2007!
Thank you judge Goldstein for helping make VWK's Christmas a memorable one!
Melissa won her class both days,going Reserve and Best Puppy in Breed
at Starved Rock KC dogshow in Wheaton, Illinois
December 13 and 14, 2007! What a girl!
At the prestigious International Kennel Club Dogshow in
Chicago, Illinois on Feb 24, 2008.....
Our beautiful Melissa was awarded Reserve Winner's Bitch
to a 4 point major by Judge Michele L. Billings.
Thank You Judge Billings!
This was an exceptionally memorable event as Melissa was
competing with her 3 littermate sisters...Molly,Merry and Marysia!
How exciting! Melissa wins a 3 point Major and the Best of Winners
placement at the Grand Rapids,Michigan Kennel Club Show on
May 24, 2008! Judge Pluis Davern liked the fact that Melissa has a terrific
topline that she holds as she moves! We knew how wonderful Melissa was,
but it's great to hear it from the judge! Thanks Judge Davern!
At the Kankakee, Illinois dogshow on Nov. 29, 2008 Judge Lester Mapes
rewarded Melissa with a nice win including 2 points as Winners Bitch,
Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Winners! He made us work for the win...
but Melissa performed like a pro and impressed Judge Mapes with her
overall type and movement. We are so proud of Melissa!
Judge Lenora M. Riddle chose Melissa as her Winner's Bitch,Best of Winners
for a 3 point Major at the Valparaiso, Indiana dogshow on June 18, 2009!
Judge Riddle liked the fact that Melissa and I worked as a team.
A very nice compliment to us both!
Melissa now only needs single points to finish her AKC Championship!
Melissa had a wonderful day at Kankakee, Illinois November 29, 2009. Under Judge Dana Cline, she was awarded Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex! Melissa really shows like a pro now and enjoys herself in the ring. She only needs singles to finish her AKC
Conformation title and is getting there one show at a time!
