JULY 2004

July 17 & 18, 2004

This weekend found us home.  Amy threw a huge retirement party for her dad.
Family, friends and associates celebrated Jim's 38 years as a High School teacher.
Jim Brandenburg cares for Amy's dogs when we are away at dog shows.
Thank you Jim for all of your help and support over the years.  Congratulations!  Happy Retirement!

Others were hard at work!

CH Thornapple Climate Controlled "Lorenzo"
July 14 * Best Of Breed * Mr. Stuart Mallard * Group 2 * Mr. Terry Thorn
Paignton Championship Show (England)

July 17 * National Working & Pastoral Championship Show
Best Rare Breed In Show !(3rd year running)

CH Thornapple King Of Diamonds "Shamba"
Shamba wins in Argentina!
July 17 * Reserve Best In Show * Mr. Bud Haverstock * Canada
July 18 * Group 1 * Mr. Norman Huidobro * Spain
3rd Best In Show * Mr. Kackel Tomas * Hungary
New Champion Argentina!

 Maria Neff
July 17 * Maria and "Grace" * State Fair Qualifier
1st Place Showmanship * 1st Place Dog Care
4th Sub-Novice Obedience (35 entered)
Maria's dog poster qualifies for State Fair competition 12-14 years.
Maria will be competing for Overall High Winner which she won last year.
July 18 * Maria and "Mira" win Best Junior Handler * Maria's 10th AKC win!
Judge Jeffrey Gillespie * Michigan City, Indiana
Maria is now qualified to compete at the 2005 Westminster KC show!

July 24 & 25, 2004

This weekend found us at the Salt River Acres Bluegrass Festival!
Great bands and good friends and family made for a wonderful weekend!

BUT it was work as usual for Maria and Shamba!
CH Thornapple King Of Diamonds
SHAMBA TAKES HIS 20TH BEST IN SHOW!!!!
Judge Juan Luiz Gutierrez from Mexico!
Vale Kennel Club * Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
CONGRATULATIONS MARCIA & RASERA!  GREAT JOB!

http://www.dogshow.com.br
Open in Ranking then open 2004 BIS General  to see dog show ranking.
Go to Ranking/Hall de Fam ... to see Shamba's 20th Best In Show!

NEW CHAMPION Ragtime Vertical Horizon
Expertly handled by Maria Neff
Great Job MARIA!!!!! 
"Mira" is co-owned with his breeder, Summer Jewel Fuls, his Junior Handler, Maria Neff,
and Ellen Brandenburg & Amy Garrison.

Ch Thornapple King Of Diamonds
SHAMBA TAKES HIS 21st & 22nd BEST IN SHOW!!!!
 Judges Mr. Celso Pinto and Mr. Sergio Capps!
Shamba is ranked # 1 all breed and all systems!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS MARCIA & RASERA!  GREAT JOB!

July 30, 31 & August 1, 2004
This weekend found us at the Summer Classic In Marshall, Michigan.

NEW CHAMPION Thornapple Red Storm Rising
Finished from the Bred By Exhibitor Class, July 31, by Amy.
Congratulations Amy on another Bred By medallion!

Thornapple Straight Up "Chante" takes BEST ADULT IN MATCH!
Group 1 * Coleen Zartman * Best In Match * Mr. Gary Richards (no photo available)
(no photo available with Best in Show judge)
Sturgis Kennel Club Match * Saturday, July 31.
Handled to her awesome win by Carolyn Zernick.

Thornapple Against The Wind "Quest" took a perfect score in Rally, August 1, Jackson KC!
Congratulations Jan May and Quest for a perfect score in Rally, first time out!