IN THE RING

- 2006 Showring News -

New Champion

Meinkismah Gatekeeper 4 Empire "Shur'ese"
completed her Canadian title with a Best of Breed win under Judge Mr. Luis Miguel v Pinto Teixiera of Portugal. Shur'ese is owned by Greg & Vicki Stephens (Empire) and Donna Zerrath who also put points and a puppy group on her, gave her an amazing textured, beautiful black & silver jacket and encouraged her sparkling, showy personality.

Ch Meinkismah's Not So Macho Man awarded the distinction of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada's prestigious Register of Merit (ROM)

He follows in the tradition of his parents Ch Empire's Stargate SG 1 ROM and Ch Jukebox N Goldwill's ChaCha ROM.

New Canadian Champion

Can Ch Meinkismah KurTC O'Repitition "Teeko"
finished his Championship Victoria Day weekend while visiting Newfoundland . Our thanks to Mark and Penney Winsor (Markwin Kennels) for their superb care of our boy, and look forward to seeing what else they (and Teeko) can do in upcoming months!!

New American Champion

Am MBPIS Can Ch Meinkismah N Markwin Go Postal "Wesley"
finished his American title quickly (one coat) with five big majors. Handled exquisitely by breed phenom Kurt Garmaker (Repitition) with assistance from Hilde Haakensen (Axcium).

- 2005 Show Season -
MBPIS Can Ch Meinkismah N Markwin Go Postal "Wesley "
Wesley had a stellar weekend at the St. Catherines Kennel Club show winning not only Best of Breed at the MSCC Booster, but also picking up Group 1st and Group 3rd wins! Watch for Wesley around Ontario with Tracy and our handlers John Glover and Elaine Paquette.

Meinkismah KurTC of Repitition
also did us proud at St. Catherines winning WD and BOW at the MSCC Booster. So far Teeko has picked up 9 points looks forward to finishing his Championship.

Can Ch Meinkismah Keep The Faith "Caleb"
returned to the summer show ring briefly after a short hiatus to take p/u multible BOB and G3 placements with Elaine. Home now to grow up - look for Caleb to return to the ring in the future. His sister Meinkismah Sign Of The Times - aka Tesla made her debut as well - picking up points at the Oxford County Kennel Club show.

2nd CANADIAN CHAMPION OF 2005
Can Ch Meinkismah Keep The Faith "Caleb"
completed his title with lovely win's (including BOB from the classes over specials) under the International judges Mr. Da Costa Maia (Brazil) and Mr. Harry O'Donoghue (Ireland) at the Guelph Kennel Club. He finished out the weekend with a BOB and has gone home to be stripped out for future ring appearances.

Diva at Kismah V Brukenthal
(and her up and coming handler Sara Szauerzopf) made a bit of a stir going reserve WB twice at the K-W KC shows in a sizeable entry - for those who haven't seen them - Diva is and undocked, uncropped black spitfire imported from Romania and Sara is an 11 year old Jr Handler.

NEW CHAMPION

Ch Markwin's Captain Janeway "Jane"
"Jane" was breeder/owner handled to her Championship by Mark and Penney Winsor. Jane is the fourth Champion for my male Ch Meinkismah's Not So Macho Man. Big congratulations to Markwin Kennels.

TRACY & WESLEY

At Sudbury I got to show "Wesley" MBPIS Ch Meinkismah N Markwin Go Postal in the Nestle Purina Nickle Puppy Classic (eligible to BPIS winners). We didn't win but I thoroughly enjoyed showing Wesley again!

NEW CHAMPION

Meinkismah's Dam'd If Ya Do "Bella"
started her career with a G2, and BPISS, and finished it BOB over a Specials! She is the third Champion for her dam Meinkismah's Tinkers Dam, and also for her sire Ch Meinkismah's Not So Macho Man. All that and with natural ears too!