Colin is an exceptional Jr. Handler. He started handling dogs at 5 years old, he turned 9 years old in January of 2010. He diligently works with our dogs to help get them trained for the show circuit, he is an excellent, natural handler; Chihuahuas are one of the most difficult dogs to show handle and Colin is excellent at it, he is a born natural! To participate in AKC Jr. Showmanship/Handler competition, a child must be 9 years old. Since Colin was too young to compete in AKC Jr. Handler's prior to 2010, we sent him into the regular classes for points where he frequently won against the adults and he finished his own champion Chihuahua, Emma (CH. RD's Tres Beau Grace Like Rain)! UKC allows Jr. Handler's to compete starting at 6 years old, so he competes in UKC Jr. Handler competition and wins in that arena too. We are very very proud of Colin and all of his showing accomplishments!
On Saturday, March 20, 2010, Colin handled Emma to win their Jr. Handler class of 12 kids at the Del Sur Kennel Club Surf'N Turf Classic AKC All Breed Dog Show in Del Mar, CA.
On Sunday, March 14, 2010, Colin handled Emma, to win their Jr. Handler class of 11 kids at the Apple Valley Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show in Apple Valley, CA.
On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Colin handled Emma, to win their Jr. Handler class at the Orange Empire AKC All Breed Dog Show in San Bernardino, CA.
On Sunday, May 16, 2010, Colin showed Addy (Belle Shoals Duchess Addilyn) at the Southern California Chihuahua Club AKC Chihuahua Specialty match at Wesley Snipes Park in Norco, CA. They won best in match Jr. Handler under prominent Chihuahua Breeder/Show Exhibitor Judge, Mrs. Kathy Smith of BK's Chihuahuas!!! They won a gorgeous little handmade collector Chihuahua figurine by artist Alberta Booth, Colin absolutely cherishes it. Congratulations once again to a great young Chihuahua handler, Colin!!!
On Sunday, March 28, 2010, Colin debuted his new smooth Chihuahua, Belle Shoals Duchess Addilyn, at the Beverly Hills Kennel Club Sanctioned BOB AKC All Breed Dog match in Van Nuys, CA. They did VERY well, they won best in show Jr. Handler!!! We're looking forward to an excellent show season in 2010 with this pair!
On Saturday, November 07, 2009, Colin handled his Chihuahua, Emma, to win their Jr. Handler class and they went on to take Best Junior Handler in Show at the Temecula Valley Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned BOB All Breed Dog Match at Pike's Peak Park in Norco, CA!!!
At the same match, Colin and Emma won their regular class and went on to take Best of Breed in Long Coat Chihuahuas!
On October 24, 2009, Colin handled a Shetland Sheepdog to win a GROUP 4 at the Riverside AKC All Breed Dog Show at Lake Perris, CA!!!
Below are pictures taken during the Group.
Below are pictures of Colin handling his sister's whippet, Sawyer, in the best of breed class at the Inland Empire Hound Club AKC Hound Match in Prado Park, Chino Hills, CA.
On March 22, 2009, Colin and Gracie won 1st place in their Jr. Handlers class and went on to win Best Jr. Handler in Show at the prestigious Beverly Hills Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned B All Breed Dog Match in Beverly Hils, CA. CONGRATULATIONS Colin and Gracie on another excellent dog show!!!
Colin and Gracie won 1st place in longcoat Chihuahuas on March 28, 2009 at the Temecula Valley Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned B All Breed Dog Match at Lake Skinner, CA.
Colin and Gracie won 1st place in Jr. Handlers in both shows on February 21, 2009 at the United Kennel Club A.P.B.T. Club of Southern CA all breed dogshow in Claremont, CA.
Colin and Gracie (Tres Beau Amazing Grace) won 1st place in the Junior Handler's Novice Junior class at the Golden West Toy Fox Terrier Association United Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show on November 23, 2008!
Colin and Gracie (Tres Beau Amazing Grace) won 2nd place in the Junior Handler's Novice Junior class at the Temecula Valley Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned B All Breed Dog Match on November 08, 2008! It was Colin's first time in the show ring. Pictures of the day are displayed below, he did an EXCELLENT job!
Colin and Gracie won the 12-18 month puppy class on January 03, 2009 at the prestigious AKC Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show in Palm Springs, California. Below is a picture taken during the class, demonstrating the extreme concentration of Colin and Gracie during the class.
Colin and Gracie won the 12-18 month puppy bitch class at the the Orange Empire Dog Club show in San Bernardino! Once again, the pictures below were taken during the class to show the extreme concentration and discipline displayed by Colin and Gracie during the class.
Colin and Sawyer won Jr. Handlers at the South Bay Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned B All Breed Dog Match on October 19, 2008! CONGRAGULATIONS Colin and Sawyer on an excellent competiton!
A Boy and His Dog - Colin takes Gracie for a walk down by the water at the Irwindale dog show.
