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Wayne pulled off a "hat trick" this weekend! He took 3 group placements: a second under Nils Molin from Sweden, a third under Freddie Peddie from Ontario, and a fourth under Tan Hock from Malaysia. He was solid and happy in spite of residual bad weather on Saturday from the tornadic activity in Ontario earlier last week. He continues to impress judges, members of the show community and spectators.

Charm, a lovely bitch from Becky's first litter, is currently in the top 10 in both the herding and the conformation (bitches) rankings that are maintained by the ABTC. She is # 6 in herding, and # 8 in conformation (bitches). Charm is yet another Oneida Belgian with a purpose who looks beautiful while fulfilling that purpose.

Some of our lovely puppies and their owners have been having great fun recently! Reve and Anne Williams (NY) were at a show, and handsome Reve showed like a real trooper in the ring, in spite of the heat and humidity. Anne is doing a great job with this handsome young boy. Littermate Kirra and her proud owners Jane Alexander and John Flanagan (CA) were in Greeley CO for the supported shows. Lovely Kirra took RWB twice in a strong bitch entry, and won her class on the third day. She showed beautifully, and earned some very nice comments from the judges.

Wayne had a great weekend in Milton. On Saturday, he took Breed in an entry where all 4 varieties of Belgians were represented, and went on to take a Group 3 in tough competition. Thanks to judge Donna Conod for these wins. On Sunday, he took the Breed and was pulled in a very competitive Group under judge Brian Taylor. Later on Sunday, in blistering heat and dodging severe thunderstorms, he took the Breed in the Herding Specialty and went on to take a Group 3. Thanks to judge Walter Pinsker for topping off a great weekend for us.

Wayne took a Group 4th under Guy Jeavons. Currently, Wayne is # 1 Belgian in Canada.

Rocket and owner/handler Norma King earned their first Agility title - Agility Novice Jumper. She is now OTCH CH Oneida's Defying Gravity TD AGNJ. Well done!

The CKC top dog stats have Rocket and owner / handler Norma King in the # 3 spot in Belgians in 2008. We are very proud of this versatile team.

Norma King and Rocket have been doing very well in the ring. Norma reports that Rocket recently earned 2 UDX legs and 16 MOTCH points.

Wayne took BOB all 3 days under judges Lester Mapes, Paula Hartinger and Roger Hartinger.

Wayne and I traveled up to the Soo, where we enjoyed northern hospitality and competed in 6 shows. Wayne came back with 3 Group 2nd's, from judges Don Emslie, Tim Doxtater and Peter Machen.