News from 2004


Spice now a Canadian ChampionNew Champion: Spice
December 29, 2004: At the Elora Gorge Show, Spice (SUNUP FIRE N SPICE) took Winners Bitch and Best Opposite to earn her Canadian Championship. Although she just turned eight months old, Spice is always a pleasure to show and has been successful from the outset. Her brother, Bailey (SUNUP BAILEY’S MIST), handled by proud owner Larry Swanton, took Best of Winners and Best Puppy in Breed at this same show.


Ribbon presentation at Credit Valley ShowSpice Wins Twice in Credit Valley Show
December 12, 2004: Showing nicely in the Junior Puppy class at the Credit Valley Show in Orangeville, Spice (SUNUP FIRE N SPICE) earned five points toward her Canadian Championship. She went Best of Winners, Best Opposite and Best Puppy in Breed on Friday, then repeated that feat again today.


Sunup Puppy Earns First Points
December 05, 2004: Dawn (SUNUP WHISPERFIELD DAWN), a puppy from our Abby/Jazz litter (spring 2004) now owned by Ray and Pat Iredale of Whisperfield Kennels in St. Mary's, Ontario, received her first two points today at the Brantford Confirmation Show. Dawn earned Winners Bitch from the Junior Puppy class.


Sunup Puppies Impressive at Confirmation Show
November 12, 2004: At six months of age, three puppies from the Abby/Jazz litter born April 27, made their show debut in the Junior Puppy class at the Georgina Kennel Club in Sutton, Ontario.

Spice (SUNUP FIRE N SPICE), Apache (SUNUP APACHE ON THE WARPATH) and Bailey (SUNUP BAILEY'S MIST) all showed and moved wonderfully in the ring. Spice and Bailey won their respective classes, then claimed their first Championship points by earning Winner's Bitch and Winner's Male. Bailey, owned and handled by Larry Swanton (co-owned by Barbara Taws), went on to earn Best of Winners, Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Group!


Abby Earns US Confirmation Points
August 28, 2004: Abby has earned conformation points towards her American Championship Title with two good showings in Belleville, Michigan. She was Best of Winners yesterday at the Oakland County Kennel Club, and Winners Bitch today at the Livonia Kennel Club.


Indy New Canadian ChampionIndy New Canadian Champion
August 8, 2004: Indy competed at the Trio Kennel Club Show in Bradford, Ontario, earning Best of Winners and is now a Canadian Champion!


Abby Wins Back-to-Back MajorsAbby Wins Back-to-Back Majors in US
 July 29, 2004: Only twelve weeks after whelping puppies, Abby took two major wins in Ohio. First, she was Winners Bitch yesterday at the Fort Steuben Kennel Association Show for a three-point major win. And, today at the Columbiana Kennel Club Show, she took Best of Winners defeating 25 shorthairs for a four-point major.


Indy Best of Breed/Group Fourth
May 16, 2004: Indy competed in his first United Kennel Club show, held in Brampton, Ontario, today.  His Best of Breed/Group fourth placement earned him his first points towards his UKC Championship.

Abby Delivers a Dozen
April 27, 2004: Abby is recovering after after a long night of labour. At approximately one o'clock this morning she began giving birth. Seven hours later, there were nine puppies, but Abby wasn't finished yet. Three more puppies arrived over the next three hours, bringing the total to twelve. The litter consists of six boys and six girls. See the Litters page for more.

Abby Expecting
April 1, 2004: It's official, Abby is expecting puppies and her due date is April 30. Please see the Litters page for pedigree and a picture of the beautiful sire, Jazz. Deposits are now being accepted to reserve a puppy.

Indy Winners Male/Best of Winners
March 6-7, 2004: At the Orangeville Kennel Club Conformation Show, Indy took Winners Dog from the Junior Puppy class on Saturday. Sunday, turning nine months old and competing as a Senior Puppy, he took Best of Winners.

Another Best of Winners for Indy
February 13, 2004: Indy was back in the ring at Ontario Breeders Association Show earning points towards his Canadian Championship title from the junior puppy class. He also took Best Puppy In Breed.

Indy Best of Winners
December 12-14, 2003: Six-month-old Indy made his show debut at the Credit Valley Confirmation Show. He was "Best of Winners" twice, Reserve Winner, and Best Puppy in Breed all three days!

Indy Group First
Nov. 13, 2003: Five-month-old Indy was introduced into the show world, participating in his first and only Sanction Match presented by the Georgina Kennel Club. It was a very successful outing as Indy took Best of Breed and a Group First. Our little guy was undaunted by the commotion of dogs and people. In fact, he seemed to greet the new experience with much enthusiasm. Hopefully, this is just the beginning for Indy as he should be a regular visitor to the winner's circle.