Volume 2

No. 1

E Bull Terriers
A Monthly Internet Publication

CH. ELCORNIJAL AM SILVER STAR

February 2009

MARSHALL
Iris

Java

Jill

CH. ELCORNIJAL AM SILVER STAR

Bridgid

And his kids...

X

Eng. Ch. Kenzed Prince Of Darkness At Denpower

Lila

Grimi

Iris

Ginny

Bajocax Del Cornijal

Pearl

Fancy

2007 Top Producing Sire AKC Champions

2008 Top Producing Sire AKC Champions
2008 BTCA Stud Dog Emeritus
Tater
Owners:
Tom and Glenna Wright

glntom@aol.com
870-356-4722
www.glentombullterriers.com

Leah

Breeder: Denny Hopewell Denpower Bull Terriers UK

Co Owners: Jeannine Nichols and Tracey Kirk

Dylan

Lenny

CH. GLENTOMS DAILY DRIVER

(Ch. Elcornijal AM Silver Star X Ch. Glentom Merrimint)

Lenny swept the weekend in Florida!

He finished his championship in three dog show weekends.
Tampa Bay KC 1-16-2009 Mr. Phil Brodeur WD
Clearwater KC 1-17-2009 Mr. Louis Wellons WD, BOW BOV
Pasco Florida KC 1-18-2009 Hon. David C. Merriam WD, BOW BOV

Thank you judges!

Breeders: Glenna and Tom Wright
Owners: Duncan and Louise Williamson and Glenna Wright

Tom and Glenna Wright

glntom@aol.com
870-356-4722
www.glentombullterriers.com

BOCK BULL TERRIERS

Bock Bull Terriers is proud to announce our first litter,
Ch Cool Conquistador at Crossgarley X Ch Glentom Lucky Charm
Pups due February 20, 2009

Bock Bull TerriersRobust, Hearty, and Full Bodied!

Breeder/Co-Owner
Glenna Wright
Glenwood, Arkansas
Glntom@aol.com
USA (281)615-4369

Breeder/Co-Owner
Amber C. Gibson
Houston, Texas
AmberABCg@aol.com

Baker Street
Is proud to announce
our latest CHAMPION....

Keely

Ch. Moonstone Saw My Shadow at Baker Street

CH Gwynsel Its Not Unusual, ROM
X
Shadowood Moonstone Brown Eyed Girl

Keely finished with three majors

and three Best of Variety wins under breeder judges!
Thank-you to the judges who rewarded her many virtues.
Bred by Diane Thomas and Sharon Keillor

Photo by Lori Bozian

Scott & Alison Ibbitson

Pennsylvania, USA
bakerstreetbullterriers.com

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Pictured here winning a 3 pt major under breeder judge

Carolyn Alexander.

Deslynn Bull Terriers

Candy Aron & Diane Foote
deslynn4@aol.com
deslynn.8M.com
Bred by
Candy Aron,
Diane Foote
& Hal Stewart

LOWDINA

Aust Ch Lowdina Iced Image ROM

Jacob
(Eng/Am Ch Ulysses Vigilante Man ROM ex Aust Ch Lowdina Finite Flaunter)
Jacobs major show awards include:
8 Best in Show, 5 R/up in Show
12 CC & 6 Res CC awards at specialty shows
Now please turn the page
to see one of his greatest achievements . . . . . . .

Loved, owned and bred by Graeme & Adele Wright,Tasmania, Australia

graemewright@bigpond.com / www.lowdinabullterriers.com

BODALLA INTRODUCES
BODALLA MARSHALL STONE GUS
Sire: Lowdina Loaded Image
Dam: Bodalla Lady in Ivory

Bred by Margaret Burgoine

Owned by Margaret Burgoine and Adrian Shaw
Hobart Tasmania Australia
Telephone 61 3 6247 9280
Frozen Semen available .... Stud enquires welcome

Woodwind Bull Terriers

Ch. Emred Run Runner

Tulsadoom Isakabuli X Devils Diva of Embred

Bred by: Russ Lambonby & Doreen Lamonby, UK

George is fully health tested.

heart (OFA certified), BAER, UPC and Patellas
At stud to health tested bitches.
(Chilled semen available)

Owned By: Ray & Claudia Sharp

Warrenton, Mo.
636 488 5992
email: claudia370@aol.com

Growing up at the shore....

`Foster
CORSAIRE THE COURIER
(Ch Sarajeni Rockn at Philgin [Aus Imp] x Corsaire Dancing Cloud)

Bred by:
Victoria Corse, Bodie Colwell, Andrew Smith
Inquiries to corsairebt@verizon.net

NOTE: We are expecting a litter in Mid- 2009 from Jazmin. Contact us to reserve a puppy.

Thank You!
Chris and Shaun would like to thank
all of GoGos friends and fans
who helped her go from....

Uh Oh...

Go Go!

To....

..... WOW

CH Brigadoon Go Go Boots ROM, CGC

Special thanks to,

a Renee Bronson & Jazz (sister) & Jan Brennan and Tyson (Papa) - Super Fans!
a Nikki Litwin Handling Instructor.
Nikki saw GoGos potential through all the leaps, somersaults and headstands in Handling Class.
a Evans Evans Frankenheimer Fairy Godmother

But most of all...Team Brigadoon:

David Alexander GoGos Handler, Chief Bait Tosser and Supervisor of Show Ring Gymnastics
Carolyn Alexander GoGos Stylist and All-Around Indispensable Head of Productions.
We couldnt have made it without you.

Brigadoon Bull Terriers

http://brigadoon.8m.com/

Sinabar Exotic at Valentino

Pearl Keeps Winning!

Pictured here winning a major under breeder judge Maggie Alhino.

The following day she was Best Breed Puppy for a Puppy Group 1 under Bob Myall.

Bred & Owned by

Nadine Robards
Valentino Bull Terriers
ozzythebully@yahoo.com
&
Sandee Frascone
Sinabar Bull Terriers
sinabarbts@sbcglobal.net

Sinabar Valentino Chaotic

(Ch Bestuvall Razor Redicut ROM x Ch Sinabar Aphrodisiac)

Gianni

Puppies due from Gianni in March to

Sinabar Bayhill Passion Potion

(Ch Lovitss Technicolor x Am/Can Ch Bullyrook s Lexicon of Love)

Sinabar
Sandee Frascone
815-476-5696
sinabarbts@sbcglobal.net

Gianni is is littermate to Sinabar Valentino Exotic Pearl.

Valentino
Nadine Robards
847-259-9020
ozzythebully@yahoo.com

BullyM anor
Presents

Warradcasey Cold As Ice At Kilacabar

Preston

Bully Manor
Warradcasey Cold As Ice At Kilacabar

Loved and Spoiled

by:
Juan and Phyllis Azeur
Handled by Phyllis Azeur
BullyManor@BullyManor.com
www. BullyManor.com
(901) 828-6534

Eng. Ch. Lusty Glaze Too Hot To Handle of Kilacabar

Sire: Eng. Ch. Alecto Kool Barra Cuda of Kilacabar
Minffordd Emerald Isle of Kilacabar
Romac Rolling Stone of Kilacabar
Dam: Diamond Diva From Warradcasey
Dolas Blonde Bombshell

Thank you Chris, Sean and Sarah for our new wonderful English import Preston.
A special thanks to judge Carl Pew for this exciting 3 point major.
Watch for Preston coming to a ring near you.

Bully Manor

Wins

Hot Off The Press For January 2009.

Roman is Ranked
NUMBEr 9!
Shown sparingly as a special, Ch. Bully Manors Centurion, ROM Roman now is ranked # 9
in the 2008 All Breed Standings for White Bull Terriers.
Roman was shown Saturday and Sunday at the BTC Tampa Bay specialty in Florida under judges
Louis Wellons and David Merriam, respectively. Both days he went BOV. Thank you judges for
these wins. We are truly grateful. WAY TO GO ROMAN!

&

Ch. Butterfly Fields Angelica, ROM was shown Friday and Saturday
at the same shows under judges Phil Brodeur and Louis Wellons,
respectively. She went BOV on Friday and BOS on Saturday to
complete her ROM. Thank you all 3 judges.
What a wonderful weekend!

Visit us at at,

http://www.bullymanor.com

Soquel and MilleniuM

Ch. Soquel Millenium Black Fern

(Ch. Brummagem Spectacular Bid, ROM ex Ch. Brigadoon All Black Soquel, ROM)

The Package
Desert Empire Terrier Club

BOS, WB

Diane Foote

Kennel Club of Palm Springs

BOW, WB, Best Bred By Exhibitor

Mary Remer

Breeder/Owner/Handler:

Co-Breeder/Co-Owner:

Gail Harlamoff

Naomi Waynee

Soquel Bull Terriers

MilleniuM Bull Terriers

THE 2009 BRONZE TROPHY WEEKEND

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
THE BULL TERRIER FANCIERS ASSOCIATION
MAY 1, 2 & 3, 2009
THOROLD & ALLANBURG, ONTARIO. CANADA
EASY ACCESS FROM BUFFALO NY USA, AIRPORT
BTFA Bronze and Open Trophy Show
Saturday, May 2, 2009.
Bronze Trophy Judged by: Ms. Gayle (Pew) Denman (US) and Ms. Jo Phillips,(UK)
Referee: Ms. Sandee Frascone (US)
Open Trophy Show Classes Judged by: Ms. Sandee Frascone (US)
BTFA Supported ROM Points & CKC Championship Points at Seaway K. C. Shows
Friday, May 1/09 Judge: Mr. Ray Sharp (USA) (ROM Points)
Saturday, May 2/09 Judge: Alison Ibbitson (USA) (ROM Points)
BTFA Annual Canadian Kennel Club Championship Specialty Show
Sunday, May 3, 2009.
Judge: Mark Phillips, (UK) ( ROM Points)
Sweepstakes: Catherine Landsborough (CAN)

2008 Bronze Trophy Winner

We have blocked a limited number of rooms at

The Best Western Beacon Harbourside Resort.
1-888-823-2266 (905) 562-4155
This is about fifteen minutes from the showsite.
Please try to book before April 15, 2009
and mention that you are with the
BULL TERRIER PEOPLE
to receive the preferred show rate.

Ch. Old Forge Tug McGraw at Chevalier

For information and Premium Lists contact:
Carol Gray at 1 905 562-1555 / cgcray9@cogeco.ca
or
MJN SHOW SERVICES
mjnshowservices.com MJN Show Services 1 416 759 8593

www.mjnshowservices.com

`~Manolito~

Sire: Bullenoias Enzo Ferrari

Dam: Bullenoias Bribery And Corruption

Best male puppy & best male puppy head,

Norweigen Bull Terrier Club Specialty 2008.

A typey smart tricolour male, dramatic profile, head well filled, correct mouth,
nice length of neck, decent bone, moved well, well handled.
Steve Walker, judge, Norweigen BT Club Specialty.
Manolito was born on March 30, 2008.
has a very good temerament, is health tested & ready to be used at Stud.

Kennel Bullenoia
Norway
www. bullenoia.com
Linda Vangsnes

RAFFLE FOR RESCUE

Marty Schacht
Hello !
Many of you know me from my fundraising days and in the last year I retired due to personal reasons.
With the drastic financial conditions facing so manyof our committed rescue people , myself and a small
group of women, call us the Bullibud Moms , decided we would try to raise some funds by selling items
throughout 2009 . We hope to raffle these items in this publication as well as on Ebay, at garage sales, or just
by emailing people we think might be interested.
This sale is a raffle for the following items (shown below) .
Tickets are $5.00/ea. by mail or $5.50/ea. for tickets purchased through PAY PAL using my email
address as my account BTLOVER1@SHAW.CA
Please include your full name, shipping address including postal code or zip code and a phone
number where I can contact you if you are the winning ticket.
I will email you when payment received andremember all $$$ is going to help our overworked
rescue people ....so buy lots of tickets !!

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED UP UNTIL MARCH 30TH , 2009

FOR SNAIL MAIL PURCHASERS
Send to:
Marty Schacht
24 Bedwood Hill Ne
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T3K 1L9
(remember check stamp cost to Canada )

So...

Every Little Bit helps!

WHEN YOU SEE A SALE PUT ON BY THE BULLIBUD MOMS ,

UNDERSTAND THAT ALL MONEY RAISED IS GOING TO COMMITED RESCUE PEOPLE .
Here are the other dedicated Bullibud moms...
Janeen La Fon Kilday, Deb Brown, Suz Flisowski, Teena Troy, Bonney Eken, Kim Fairchild, Marj Wolf,
Marsha Boulton, Helen Robichaud, Deb Connolly, Glenda Myers, and Gail Burton

HERE GOES.. DESCRIPTION OF RAFFLE ITEMS YOU WILL WIN.

ITEM #1 Mary Jung Bull Terrier coffee cup from 1997

A great addition to your MJ collection .

#2

#1

ITEM #7 Gail Burton 12 x 10 framed print

BULLY LOVE IS SHARING A DUVET

ITEM #8- Gail Burton 12 x 10 framed print

WARNING BULLY LOVE IS CONTAGIOUS

ITEM #2- Brindle Bull Terrier coffee cup.

Made right here in my province of Alberta, Canada .
ITEM #3 Target To Go cup.

#3

ITEM #9 Target Bull Terrier Umbrella

#4

ITEM #5 Two Bull Terrier bath towels

100% cotton with three bullies embroidered
on it and says FETCH, CHOW AND ZZZ

#10

#9

ITEM #10 Target Bull Terrier figurine with coils for

Body

ITEM #4 Laidman Bull Terrier sculpture

4 inches wide by 4 inches high.

#5

#8

#7

ITEM #11 Beautiful Bull Terrier necklace with

diamonds and head moves around.

#11

#6

ITEM #12 Bull Terrier decal, two Don Cherry VHS

hockey comment tapes with Blue on the cover, small
lined book with bull terrier on the front and on the
corner of each page

ITEM #6- Silverwood 2007 towel with

official logo bigger than hand towel size but not quite
bath towel size (given out in the hospitality bags at
Silverwood) very neat!

SOME REALLY NICE ITEMS

AND YOU CAN USE FOR DONATIONS
TO YOUR CLUB EVENTS

#12

ITEM #13 Bull Terrier beanie buddy. ,

Very soft, 12 inches long .Great
for that little one

GOOD LUCK !!!

MART Y SCHACHT , A BULLIBUD MOM

#13

Rocky Top Bull Terriers

COLE
CFC CanAm. Ch. Mighty Bulls Chap Chester

(Can. /Am. Ch. Rocky Tops Sundance Kid, ROM X Mighty Bulls Beauty Britt)
Best of Opposite and a 3 point ROM at the Ohio supported weekend
under breeder judge, Carolyn Alexander.
Best of Opposite and a 2 point ROM at the Bull Terrier Club of Canada supported weekend
under breeder judge Jon Cole.

Cole is fully health tested: BAER, heart and patella. Frozen Semen available.
Watch for Coles boys in the show ring this year!

Owner:
Carol Gray
Thunderally Bull Terriers.
Vineland, Ontario, Canada

Breeder:
Sandra Zepke
Austria

Co-Owners:
Bill & Becky Poole

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- Every dog exhibited in every conformation class !
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Every dog identified with AKC name

Every conformation class judged
every scheduled conformation event
Pleasing musical soundtracks

Of you havent already ordered your Silverwood DVD....Its not too late.
Order today on our website below.
Re-live all the moments of Silverwood 2008 or see what you missed!
See a demo clip below. International orders welcome.

See the video clip at:

http://www.ebullterriers.com/December/14.html

Take the time over

these winter months
to watch it with a friend!
Visit our website for more information:
http://www.showdogvideopros.com/SILVERWOOD.html
National Show Dog Video Professionals
40 Junction Road, South Berwick, Maine 03908
email: ibkmd@showdogvideopros.com / Ph: 1-888-808-0870

Bulpens Devil in the Details

(Ann-Dees Bar None X- Bulpen-Browyn Boos Legacy)

Bred & co-owned by Gayle Hall

(BULPEN)

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Presented by owner ,Bethany Parry.

Thank you to Judges Frank & Maggie Alhino for giving Sadie her first points
at the Carroll Kennell Club Show in January, 2009
They recognized the potential in this young bitch who is only 13 months old but exudes breed type.
Sadie has an elegant profile, aristocratic head, correct scissors bite & graceful movement.
Though Sadie is poised in the ring, she can truly turn on the bully antics at home!
Owned & adored by Jeff & Bethany Parry

email : bparry4990@comcast.net

New Pups at Bulpen Bull Terriers

Born on January 7, 2009.

Bulpen Boo's Legacy Sire X Galactic Diesel Powered

3 Girls
&
3 Boys

At Bulpen,

We strive for a pleasant temperament, soundness & good health .

~ Breeding quality Bull Terriers for over 30 years ~

Contact Gayle Hall at:

304-843-9891
email : bulpengh@netzero.net

The New Kids on the Block.....From....

Madcap Veni Vidi Veci & Ch. TNG N Buoys Concrete Blonde, NAJ

Nora

Daphne (formerly Blue)

We are excited about the quality of this litter!

Mrs. Brown

Jenny

Neo (formerly Winnie)

Basil

Contact Madcap BT for a

Show/ breeding pup
from this litter

For more information , photos & videos go to,

http://www.mypuppyproject.com/

Jane Killion at

Co-breeders:

madcapbt@ptd.net

June & Irvin Krukenkamp MD.

www.madcapbullterriers.com

http://www.tngdalmatians.com/

HES BACK!

Lights ....Glamour...
Action!
Ch Action Headed for Fame ROM HERMES

(best colored dog silverwood and stud dog of the year)

AND

Ch Dajan Class Act With Action ROM DIVA

(daughter of Dajan Classy Dame-Ormany Jug Nad Regent Trophy)

Present their new kids ,

Headed straight for your heart.
5 males & 2 females

Born on January 13. 2009

Special pups for Special homes

ACTION Bull Terriers

Franne Berez
www.actionbullterriers.com
412-401-6577

Litter News....
February 2009

New Pups!!!

Zoozooz

Bull Terriers

Am CH Magor Master Blaster, ROM

(Can/Am CH Lonestar WholeLota Hoopla, ROM

Can/Am CH Magor Fire n Ice of Misk, ROM).

X
6 puppies born on January 22
Three girls and three boys.

CH Fortress First Lady

(Ch Stellars Southern Cross, ROM

Action Queen ofthe Fortress)

One black brindle & white Girl

and all the rest are
Brindle & white

Contact Austin or Sheila Salmon

at: zooozooz@qwest.net

Valentine Puppies expected

at Seawind Bull Terriers!
Seawind Champagne Supernova

Our little cherubs

are due to arrive on Feb 14, 2009
CH Gwynsel Its Not Unusual, ROM

Email: bj@seawindbt.com
http://www.seawindbt.com

Its SHOWTIME!
Got the winter time show blues?!?!?
The Central New Jersey Bull Terrier Club
has the answer!!
THE NEW BRUNSWICK KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOWS!
Breeder Judges of Brigadoon Bull Terrier Fame!!
Friday March 20, 2009 -- Judge David Alexander
Saturday March 21, 2009 Judge Carolyn Alexander
Saturdays BOV Winners will be added to our
George Schreiber Memorial Trophy!

Gas up & head to Edison NJ for two days of ROMS!!!

Great after show party (our club knows food!) & Raffle
(want to win a CUSTOM painting of your bully or how about FAO Schwarz stuffed Bully?!?!?!?!)
Awesome INDOOR show site & great hotel minutes away!!!
Last years show was our best ever & we hope to continue the fun and MAJORS!!!
So save the dates & come out and support these wonderful breeder judges!!!
You also dont want to miss the Easter Bullies Baskets this year!
Questions?
Please contact :
Heidi Clayton : JPony543@comcast.net
Steve Block : bullterriers@netzero.com
Barbara Bishop altbor@aol.com

See You in Jersey!!!

THE BULL TERRIER CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA, INC

Invites you to join us at our new venue!

Two Specialties !!
Held in conjunction with
The Cherry Blossom Cluster.

April 18th with Old Dominion Kennel Club

Specialty Judge: Mr. Phillip Brodeur
and

April 19th with Baltimore County Kennel Club

Specialty Judge: Mr. Scott Ibbitson
***Handmade Trophies offered each day***
Please join us

on Saturday for a

luncheon and raffle.

Both shows held in the same INDOOR location:

Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Accessible from Rt 95, Rt 1 and Rt 83
Superintendent is MB-F for both shows: www.infodog.com

Email BullTerClubPhila@aol.com
for questions and information
Club website: www.bullterrierclubofphilly.com

Highlights & Candids from the BTC Tampa Bay ,Jan. 16-18, 2009

Becky Poole with

Rocky Tops Simply Irresistible

Janice Frostick with

Natchez Sirius Cest Tres Belle
WB/BOW on Friday 1/16

Bill Poole with

Rocky Tops Mr. McDreamy
WD on Friday 1/16

Dirk Hermann in the ring with

Rocky Tops Sweet Dreams

Judges,

Phil Brodeur

Louis Wellons

David Merriam

Walt Bavol setting up

Ch Old Englands Devonaire Grand
All photos by Jennifer O Brien
Best of Breed , Friday 1/16

Laura Jenkins with

Paladins Candle in the Wind
WB on Saturday, 1/17

More ........From Tampa

Albert Smith with

First Contact Wish on a Star
WD/BOW Saturday 1/17

Judge Louis Weldon looks over

Sterling Guns of Brixton

Phyllis Azeur with

CH Butterfly Fields Angelica
Best of Breed on Friday, 1/16

Saturdays Judge Mr. Louis Wellons

going over
Paladins Candle in the Wind

Melissa McConnell and her daughter

with Rocky Tops Plenty of Sunshine
and CH Rocky Tops Holiday Mistletoe
All photos
&

titling
by

Open bitch competition

Jennifer OBrien

Resting..

While they were off to compete in Tampa...We were having fun in Maryland!

Around
the

All -Breed Ring

Candid Photos from Carroll KC January 16 &17 , 2009

West Friendship, Maryland
Breeder Judges :
Mr. Frank A. Alhino & Mrs. Margaret Maggie Alhino
Photos courtesy of Jeff Parry

More from around the All Breed Ring...

Some candid shots of BT judging

Sand & Sea KC & Boardwalk KC
January 30 & 31 ,2009
Wildwood, NJ

Photos courtesy of Jeff Parry & Debora Campanella

Photographers Needed!
E Bull Terriers is looking for Photographers
to take photos at regional Specialties.
Our color photo collages have become a very popular
addition to E Bull Terriers & we would like to have
more every month.
We are offering a FREE AD for anyone who
will send us photos of any Specialty.
ATTENTION CLUBS:

We are offering FREE advertising for your clubs

Specialty if you provide us with photos.
We will have your Specialty featured
THE VERY NEXT MONTH in E Bull Terriers!
This is a FREE service that E Bull Terriers offers
so that the WORLD can share in the excitement
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Contact us today for more information

on getting your Specialties
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Silverwood 2008 An Excellent Adventure!

By Cleo Parker

In 1972, I attended my first Silverwood Trophy competition. I was 16 years old and the guest of Douglas and
Joyce Rose, who sold me my first Bull Terrier, Laura (Hylos Bounty of Melrose.) I remember flying student
standby for the sum of $36 round trip from Detroit. I have not missed a Silverwood since then, and of course,
like most North American Bull Terrier enthusiasts, Ive dreamed of winning the Silverwood Trophy, but little
did I imagine that 2008 would be that year!
I got a taste of the glory when Ch. Nuance Nominee went Reserve White Dog in Calgary in 1985. That dog,
Grant, is behind all the dogs I have today through his granddaughter, Ada (Am/Can Ch Horizons Harlequin
Romance, RN.) Ada is the grandmother of Marley (Am/Can Ch Nuance Nonsense, ROM) and her litter sister
Jolie (Ch Nuance Nonchalance, ROM.)
The decision to attend Silverwood this year was clouded by the fact I had lost my job just a few weeks
earlier. As noted, I havent missed one in over 30 years, and its not the first time since I was out of school that
I wasnt gainfully employed when Silverwood rolled around. However, this was going to be a particularly
expensive trip, involving a 1200 mile road trip, $4 a gallon gas, and 4 days at a $120/night resort hotel. My
husband Mike and I discussed it briefly and decided that we were going to go ahead. Hed been planning to
visit his sister nearby, we wanted to indulge our passion for roller coasters at Universal Studios, and I had
already promised 3 other people that Id drive their dogs down. Two of them had their plane tickets and wed
all sent in our entries, so away we went.
Monday, the day before we left there were dogs coming and going for hours; Denise Myers came down to drop
off Phoebe (Nuance Night Moves) and take Ada back to her house, Sandy & Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine came
by with Sport (Nuance No-hitter at Foxairn), then Brianne Colling with Jolie and we of course, were taking
our own Marley. I ran my other house dog, Anna Nicole, over to Bob & Jennifer Benders house so they could
watch her while we were gone. Bright and early Tuesday morning we set out. There were two 400 crates facing
out the back for Marley and Jolie, another 400 facing out the passenger side for Sport and Phoebe was in a 300
facing out the drivers side. In the space between the crates, our grooming table, folding crates, all the dog and
human luggage, snacks, coolers, and Mikes golf clubs were stacked to the ceiling. We had our trusty Google
map printout, plenty of coffee and homemade muffins in the front seats and we were on our way.
On the recommendation of Mikes brother in law we didnt take the usual Michigan to Florida route of I-75 all
the way. We took the more scenic, less congested and slightly longer route which goes east through
Cleveland and then down I-77 to I-95 into Florida. I had made reservations in advance at dog-friendly hotels
along our route; not the easiest task from a distance! The first night we stayed in a Red Roof Inn near Charlotte
which surprised us not with their dog charge, but the fact it was a per-dog charge, fortunately only $5 a head,
but unexpected. The next day we stopped at Mikes sisters house on Merritt Island for a late lunch and then
drove the last hour into the Wyndham resort in Orlando. The Wyndham was huge and a bit confusing; it
consisted of a very large convention center with a number of separate buildings where the sleeping rooms were.
Only 2 floors per building, but no elevators, we fortunately got a ground floor room in a building that was fairly
close to the convention center.

Peggy was already there when we got in, so we got Sport moved out to her room first thing. Once everyone
was fed and settled we met her for snacks and drinks in the lounge, which curiously was the only place in
the resort with free wi-fi. Then we started getting calls from Brianne and her mom Ilene who were flying in
together. The plane was late, then later, but they finally got their car and into their room which was on the
opposite side of our building, and they picked up Jolie.
The next morning we headed off to Universal Studios; the hotel had a shuttle, but the return schedule was a
bit late for my comfort, so we drove over in the now empty minivan. As usual for October, it wasnt crowded
at all, so we went on the Hulk and the Dueling Dragons quite a few times before we had to return to prepare
for the sweepstakes.
Our building was fairly close to the convention center, but not the side where the show ring was, so when
Peggy and I made our first trip over to figure out the lay of the land and drop off our grooming equipment
it was a bit of an adventure; we ended up walking everything up stairs rather than going far enough to find
the ramp. Fortunately we found a shortcut through the convention center from a door near our building the
next day. It was still a LOT of walking; we had two roller bases and had brought two extra folding crates
that we left in the grooming room all weekend, so at least there wasnt a lot of hauling to go along with the
footwork.
As I mentioned, the convention center was huge, and the Tampa Bay club had booked separate rooms for
everything so nothing had to be torn down and reset during the weekend. The grooming room had plenty of
room for all even on the busiest days, and the show ring was adequate considering the entry, which was low
this year. The BTCA also experimented with a new schedule; Thursday evening was the sweepstakes where
Sport and Phoebe competed, and then most of the specialty judging was on Friday rather than Sunday.
Judging started with the futurity and went through all the regular classes and Winners in each variety. That
way only Winners Dog, Winners Bitch and the Veterans class winners needed to be shown again on Sunday.
Since neither Phoebe nor Sport made it that far, it was convenient for me as an exhibitor since I just left my
two folding crates set up and the two dogs that were on for the day used them, the others could stay in
the hotel room. The weekend does lose the momentum of having the specialty all in one day, but its less
sitting if you want to watch and its nice getting it over early on Sunday for people who have to leave in the
afternoon.
Friday evening, the Tampa club hosted a cocktail party with a cash bar and pre-paid food which was nice, but
Mike thought it was a bit too formal; I think it might have been more casual had it been outside as originally
planned, but rain changed those plans!
One aspect of the schedule that did not change was that Saturday was devoted to Silverwood. The two big
girls Marley and Jolie were in the colored bitch class which as usual, drew the highest entry in the show and
this year was judged by Lynn Myall and Claudia Sharp. Going into the show I had thought that Jolie had a
good shot at the top awards in Colored Bitches, but I really wasnt hoping for too much for Marley. I did think
Mar was in great condition and she had really been showing well, so I was hopeful that shed be a finalist as
she had been the year before. Both girls made the finals, but there were 7 finalists cut from the 19 bitches
present which meant the judges had only agreed on one bitch in the class. I could not have been more

surprised when that one bitch turned out to be Marley and we won the class. Jolie was then called out to
compete for reserve against Action Drama Queen under referee Phil Brodeur. Phil chose Jolie for Reserve
Colored Bitch. I believe this was the first time that littermates have gone Best and Reserve in the same
Silverwood class. (Littermates have won different classes at Silverwood several times and in 1971, littermates
won the Silverwood Trophy and Runner Up.)
So on to the Trophy Round - I had been shocked to win Colored Bitch, but I knew that as winner of the largest
and in my opinion, the most competitive class in the show, we probably had a good shot at winning the
Silverwood Trophy. Marley continued to show her heart out and sure enough, we did. As her breeder, I also
won the Bramblemere Gay Carolynda Trophy for Breeder of the Silverwood Winner and since both Marleys
parents were born in North America, we also won the Irene Mann Trophy for Best Second Generation North
American born Bull Terrier. Although I love and appreciate all my co-owners dearly, I will admit theres something cool about being the sole owner and breeder of the winner so all the loot was mine!
Later that day after Silverwood, Phoebe and Sport got to have a family reunion with their sister Isla (eye-la) who
now lives in Wisconsin with Graham and Karen McGrath. Isla has taught herself to do back flips to retrieve her
favorite rubber bone in mid-air, which is pretty amazing; that girl needs to go into show business! That evening
at the banquet Brianne and I picked up ROM certificates for Jolie and Marley. Another highlight was a visit by
Captain Jack Sparrow who amused us by stealing the silverware and other charming pirate tricks.
Like many Silverwood winners, I decided to pull Marley the next day and sit and relax at ringside. I was pleased
to see Jolie go BOS in Coloreds to another Michigan-bred dog, Dale & Chris Schuur & Judy Schreibers Ch
Old Forge Tug McGraw at Chevalier, ROM who was Best of Variety.
Ive since found out that Marley and Jolies parents, Ch Silmaril Scarlet Knight and Nuance Nonconformance
(Anna Nicole) will be recipients of the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch trophies for 2008.
After the show on Sunday I attended a judging seminar for breeders and got Marley a discount echocardiogram
at the BTCA sponsored health clinic. We had dinner and stayed with Mikes sister and brother in law that night
and headed out the next morning to our planned destination near Jonesville, NC at a Super 8. That was a great
dog-friendly hotel, we could park outside the door, had an ample room for four crates and a big, flat grassy area
nearby. The temperature and the gas prices were both a lot lower on the way home, and all went well. Tuesday
morning we were once again up early and got home again around 6.
This was a wonderful experience, I got so many hugs and congratulations, cards, gifts, even flowers afterwards.
Needless to say were glad we decided to go!
And I have to finish by giving my heartfelt thanks to Douglas Rose who was willing to sell a Bull Terrier to a
fourteen year old Bully-crazed girl and encourage my interest in the BTCA, to Drue King for my foundation
Brood Bitch Emeritus and Versatility Award winner Ch Westbrook Walking Song, C.D. ROM, TT and to Kevin
Gardner and Paula Grecco for coming up with Ada when my breeding program was fresh out of bitches. My
husband Mike Briggs also deserves credit for supporting my obsession with these dogs and helping me achieve
more than I could on my own.

Running Formula 1 with a TANK... by Marcos Yaez

Border Collies, German Shepherds and Malinois breeds are especially
valued for work and canine sports. They have the physical power, they seem
made for it and learn very fast.
I have always been a fan of dog sports so in 2005 I made a curious choice.
My wife and I decided to buy a dog. We studied many breeds and finally chose the English Bull Terrier.
We were fascinated with their egg-shaped heads and because we heard that they are considered , The clown
of the dog breeds. Jacinta then came into our lives, a beautiful white bull with a black ear. Her training was
part of the project which would soon lead us all to compete in the sport of Agility.
The experts on the subject said that Bull Terriers could practice Agility, but no one would be a champion of
this discipline. The Bull Terrier is aggressive or that bitch will not be able to were phrases that
accompanied us every day in our sports training. Since I am stubborn like Jacinta , I continued to work in
silence because I was sure that my bull was going to surprise everybody.
Everything changed when at her first competition. Jacinta dazzled people
all over the world with her speed and concentration. From then on my
Bull Terrier has been the center of attention at all events.

Jacinta leads in the Chilean Agility Championship, competing on a par with

the fast Border Collie.
Today, after three wonderful years I can say with pride that my Bull Terrier
integrates the selection of Chilean Agility. In March of this year we went to
compete at the Championship of America and the Caribbean Agility, held
in Argentina. Our best success was when Dan Wroblesly, the captain of the
Brazilian selection of Agility and two time world champion told me, I have
been doing agility for 20 years and have never seen a Bull Terrier do what
you do with your dog, this is incredible.
After something like that there is not much to add. Jacinta and all the Bull
Terriers are a wonderful breed that can unfold successfully in any discipline.

It only needs work, patience and love.

Forward gladiators, glory awaits!

Marco Yanez Rojas
Santiago, Chile.
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Article contributed by
Marcos Fonseca
Santiago de Chile
Kennel Gargola Bulls

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