CH Cadgets Way To Go-West

"Kip"

 

   Now that AKC has added another level to strive for, it was decided that Kip would be Specialed for a time to earn his Grand Champion title. His first effort paid off handsomely in Spokane, Washington on May 28th and 29th, 2011.  On Saturday, Kip was chosen as "Select Dog", and on Sunday we enjoyed having our picture taken with another Cadgets Best Of Breed winner!

 

Kip was eye-catching right from the start. The smallest of 3 in the litter, he has quickly grown to his full size by 6 months, and is impressing the judges from his first day in the ring, when he went Reserve Winners Dog. Kip is co-owned by Judy Sanders, of Tacoma, WA, with Gayle. Kip is Judy's first "show dog" and she couldn't be more proud.

  This picture was taken in Bremerton, Washington, with Judge Richard Camancho. He earned Best Of Winners this day for his first major. We can only dream of what the future of this guy will be!!

 

 

   The 2nd day at Bremerton, Judge Edd Bivin agreed with the previous day's judge, and gave Kip the honor of being "Best Of Winners" for his 2nd major! We are blessed for Kip to have such striking markings to go along with his wonderful movement and structure. His willingness to please has been evident from the start, and his high energy level makes it seem effortless for him to go all day without faltering in the stress of a show day.

   On to Klamath Falls, Oregon to show against Kip's litter brother, Cadgets Credentials - better known as "Teddy".  A grand time was had by all, with the highlight for us being honored as having the "Best Puppy In Breed" as well as a Puppy Group 4. Thank you Judges Jon Cole and Robert Stein 

 

   We sure enjoyed this sunny day in September of 2008 at the Wenatchee Kennel Club All Breed Show, where Kip once again is chosen as Best Of Winners by Judge Susan St. John Brown for his 3rd 3-point major.

******A TERRIBLE FRIGHT*****

  Tragedy almost took Kip from us in November of 2008 when his curiosity got the better of him, and he had to have surgery to save his life. A simple sock had been consumed by him, and parts of it had lodged in his small intestine, where it had caused numerous small perforations. After 1/3 of the intestine was removed, the doctor told us that it would be all up to Kip, as there was nothing else that could be done. We were all scared for a long time, as the healing process did not go quickly in the beginning. Kip was nursed back to health by Judy's wonderful husband, Jim, and the bond that was formed during that time is very evident. We are VERY happy to say that he has bounced back in fine style, and has some offspring of his own that we hope to see in the Conformation rings possibly as soon as 2009!

 

   Friday, April 17, 2009 at Lewiston, Idaho, Gayle & Judy had some extra bragging to do when Kip earned his 4th major, and Judy's new show dog, Dreampaps Jean-Gilles (aka Lucas) got their picture taken together - Best Of Winners and Reserve Winners Dog, as well as Lucas having the honor of being chosen Best Puppy in Breed by Judge Sharon Krogh.

 

   That long drive to Lewiston, Idaho turned out to be a fun and exciting trip for Gayle and Judy. April 19, 2009, Judge Darle M. Heck was inspired by Kip's flashy style, and we were thrilled to know that we would be bringing home a new Champion! Kip finished in fine style, going Best of Winners all 5 times.