Kiele, turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise!  Her original owner only wanted Kiele as a companion, but agreed to let us show her.  In August 2000, she earned her first point taking Best of Breed out of the classes and out of coat!  From there she was undefeated at every show she was entered in until that January, day she won Best of Breed from the classes for the major, over several Top 10 ranked specials and earned her Championship!

This was an exciting and emotional win for all of us!  The Working Group that evening was televised by Animal Planet, and we were excited to be recognized!  The friendship and support that was given to us that day was an incredible inspiration, and we thank all of you!

The next day after being moved up to champion status, Kiele again defeated all, and earned Best of Breed.  We were pleased and excited to make the cut of only 6 in a huge Working Group, at our largest and most prestigious show of the year. For the future we are considering specialing Kiele.  We feel that she is superior in movement and type, and should give all breed dogs a run for their money!

A special Thank You to our friend Cindy Keen for the beautiful
photograph of Kiele in the Group photo.

Pictured here on January 21, 2001 at the Portland Shows competing in the Working Group filmed by Animal Planet, after going Best of Breed over Top Ranked Specials for her Championship!