Many thanks to Ann Marie Ritchie for agreeing to help me out since I had 3 dogs in the same class. She did a fabulous job of presenting Astro. Astro took Best of Breed and Best in the Miscellaneous Group on Thursday at the Houston Kennel Club Show.
Waterbound Kooikers congratulates Zach Bowman and “Copper” on their first 2 Best of Breed Wins
Waterbound Ayko CGC otherwise known as “Copper” was awarded Best of Breed at two of the shows at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows last weekend. CGC stands for Canine Good Citizen. Copper is owned and loved by Summer and Zach Bowman.
Ayrie has been awarded his CHIC number by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and the American Kennel Club. He received his chic number by completing all the required health testing for Kooikerhondje, The tests include vWd, ENM, eyes, hips, and patellas.
Dr Kit Kampschmidt is one of the veterinarians at Brittmoore Animal Hospital in Houston, TX. Brittmoore Animal Hospital is the place I use for all reproductive issues as well as OFA hips.
Dr Kit Kampschmidt”s podcast
Dr. Kit Kampschmidt is a 1983 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He joined Brittmoore Animal Hospital in 1984. He has an interest in canine reproduction and cryopreservation. He is a nationally recognized authority in these areas and has served as a consultant to other veterinarians through the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). He has been an invited speaker for national veterinary meetings, state and local veterinary associations, and many breed clubs. He currently serves on the Synbiotics National Canine Reproduction Advisory Council and has trained veterinarians from all over the United States and the world (Korea, New Zealand, Slovakia, Greece, and Canada) in canine semen freezing and artificial insemination techniques. He is a member of the Harris County Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association and serves on the board of directors for the Society for Theriogenology.
Click on Photo Galleries to see more of Lucy.”Lucy”, UKC CH Vonlin’s Temple of the Winds RE AX MXJ FDCH CGC, is pictured competing in AKC Agility. Before her name you see UKC CH, which stands for United Kennel Club Champion. She has also earned her Excellent Agility and her Master Agility Jumpers titles. In addition, Lucy has earned the Rally title RE, (Rally Excellent) and the Fly Ball title FDCH (Fly Ball Dog Champion ). Finally she has earned a CGC or Canine Good Citizen. Lucy is taking time off from agility to concentrate on obedience and fly ball.
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Kooikerhondje “Finn”, Musketttikoiran Flying Finn NA NAJ FDCH-Gold, is shown competing in American Kennel Club Dog Agility. Finn’s titles are NA or Novice Agility, NAJ or Novice Agility Jumpers, and FDCH-Gold or Fly Ball Champion -Gold. Finn also has two qualifying score in the next level of agility, Open. He is temporarily taking a break from agility to concentrate on his true love, Fly Ball.
I thought on the occasion of Maggie & Toni’s litter’s second birthday, posting these pictures would be of interest. Maggie’s father is Yede Tjarda vd LutteVaert. Her grandfather is CH Idol Thieme vh Runxputtehof. I was given these pictures when I picked up Maggie from the Netherlands.
Astro wins Best of Breed at the International Kooiker SpecialtyLuke at 16 monthsLucy with no coat!Maggie with no coat!Finn not cooperating at 15 months