An Update on Jack

What's Jack been up to lately?

Jack has had a wonderful show career. At eight months he won a Non-Sporting Group I from the 6-9 Puppy class (top picture), and at nine months his first major (middle picture). A year ago this week, at Castlegar, British Columbia, he beat his father Woody for four Best of Breeds, a Group IV, and Best Puppy in Show (bottom picture). By the end of the summer, he was just a major short of finishing in the States and had 7 of the 10 points needed in Canada.

Jack's show career came to an abrupt end last November when he was diagnosed with juvenile cataracts, a genetic condition that is not talked about much among French Bulldog breeders. By early January, the juvenile cataracts were progressing rapidly, and Jack was nearly blind. We had his lenses replaced with synthetic lenses, and he's doing great! Needless to say, we will not be breeding Jack or his parents again.

We will be returning to Castlegar next weekend with our new puppy, Phoenix, who's from an entirely different line. Go, Phoenix!

Phoenix made her second appearance in the Non-Sporting group ring this weekend at the Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club show in Sequim, Washington.
It was a hot, sunny day, so the dogs (and people, too!) clung to the shady areas. A towel soaked in ice water kept Phoenix cool.

Phoenix showed well. She's learned not to fuss when the judge goes over her, and self-stacks for her new favorite bait, beef heart!

No group placement, but a respectable showing for a nine month old puppy!

"Caged in Canada"

Woody, Phoenix and Jack relax in the shade on a hot day in British Columbia.

 Phoenix's first weekend in Canada
(Vernon, BC) was successful !

Winner's Bitch for a Point on Friday
from Judge Edd Biven

and WB and Best of Winners for a Point on Saturday
from Judge Jack Ireland

ALSO - Winner - Sr. Puppy Bitch Class
in Sweepstakes on Saturday - Entry of 9
and Fourth in Sweeps - entry of approx 30 dogs.