Gemstone Title Holders

Annie is the epitome of a show dog, so much attitude and she gives it her all!  She was #3 Multicolored Standard Poodle (MCSP) in 2019 and made it to #1 in 2020.  She won top 10 breed at Premier 2021, which was an incredible honor.  In addition to numerous group placements, she earned 6 BIS and 4 RBIS on her journey to Diamond.  We received her Diamond title on September 4, 2020.  We are so honored and thrilled that Annie was the 1st MCSP to receive such a prestigious award.  Annie is owned by member Kay Andrews and Sandra Fanelli.  Bred by member Kathryn Zimmerman.   Annie’s Dam is MBIS RBIS BISS UGRCH Wekay’s Libeled Lady, owned by member Kathryn Zimmerman, and her Sire is BIS URGCH Paisleylane Debonair Wolverine THDD, TKA, CGCA, CGCU, VCX, RTD, owned by member Debbi Cole. 

Veronica started her show career with a bang by winning a RBIS at just 8 months old! She finished 2020 as the #2 Multicolored Standard Poodle and #10 Gun Dog with many Group wins/placements and a BIS. In 2021 she finished as the #2 Multicolored Standard Poodle again and #7 Gun Dog with many more Group wins/placements. In 2022 she only showed at Premier. She won the United Retriever Club Specialty and the Award of Excellence in the Top 10 competition! She is my first bred-by keeper and her journey to Diamond was one to be remembered. Bred and owned by Jordan Burns.

Bindi is my first show dog. I originally got her for sports, when her breeder encouraged me to try a couple shows out for fun. We did, and fell in love. Bindi earned her GRCH in September 2021, and 2022 we pushed to focus on the gemstones. She earned her Emerald in April, her Ruby in August, and her Sapphire at the beginning of October. We hope to finish her diamond by the end of the year, and keep playing in performance sports. Co-Owned by Lydia Richard and Jordan Burns. Bred by Jordan Burns.

Houston loves the show ring and shows her little heart out!  She was #1 Multicolored Standard Poodle (MCSP) in 2019.  In addition to numerous Group placements and multiple BIS, she earned her Sapphire Gemstone title and we are .4 of a leg away from her Diamond Gemstone Title.  We will have to grow hair and bring her back out to get that last qualifying win, but she took a break to have her first litter and her amazing offspring are now entering their first shows.  Houston is owned by members Kathryn Zimmerman and Christopher Segrest. Bred by member Kathryn Zimmerman.  Houston’s Dam is MBIS RBIS BISS UGRCH Wekay’s Libeled Lady, owned by member Kathryn Zimmerman, and her Sire is BIS URGCH Paisleylane Debonair Wolverine THDD, TKA, CGCA, CGCU, VCX, RTD, owned by member Debbi Cole. 

My ‘dream’ litter resulted from a collaboration with a mentor and produced two show prospects. Romeo, Porsche and I completed Puppy Obedience I and II and attended handling classes across our state. My ‘twins’ always elicited compliments encouraging me to continue preparing them for show careers. Although a state-trained 4H leader for showmanship and rally for several years, I had never competed myself. I was beyond nervous, but my mentor and another friend helped me prepare for our first show in December 2019. To our delight, Romeo earned his championship wins at that show and three months later his GRCH. At UKC Premier 2021 he earned an NBOB and RBISS and has continued to show well, collecting 9 total Best or Reserve Best in Show awards and earning his Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Gemstones. Owned and bred by member Michele Harvey.

Anavrin missed most of her puppy career due to Covid. Once she got in the ring she finished her CH quickly, even taking breed over CH and GRCH from the classes. She then finished her GRCH January of 2021. She missed half of the show season in 2021 due to a back injury but came back with style in 2022! Anavrin has been ranked Top 5 in breed all of this year, earned many group placements, won breed at Premier and just won her first BIS! She’s moving right along to her Diamond and should get there much faster than expected!  Bred and owned by Jordan Burns. 

Katie is the most beautiful soul and a wonderful competition partner and loyal companion. She didn’t really need to be trained to show; she was a complete natural and she loves to be in the ring. She has the most amazing off switch, but when she is showing or competing, she has such presence and phenomenal drive. Katie earned her Emerald Gemstone with a GRCH class win over 6 other grands, 4 breed wins and 2 Best in Show awards!  Not only has she been working with me, but she has also been showing the ropes to a junior throughout 2023. She has such an awesome temperament, she draws people in and even has her own fan club. Owned by member Michele Harvey. 

Cass came to us from my friend Megan Firinaiu at Symplee Poodles in California. Cass is smart, beautiful, wonderful and very busy, and we have been trying to keep up with her!  I love her “sense of humor” and watching her tease the others with toys and treats. She has wowed us in the show ring getting several Best Puppy In Shows as a novice puppy and quickly got her UKC CH and Grand Championship. We are working on Gem levels now but were  delayed by COVID. She has her Emerald Gemstone title so far. Cass is owned by members, Kathryn Zimmerman and Christopher Segrest.