Del Monte Kennel Club Show

Karazan Newfoundlands sweep Saturday's show at the Del Monte Kennel Club in Carmel Valley. After a couple months of rest, Hummer takes the BEST OF BREED title and receives a beautiful medallion offered by the Del Monte Kennel Club and a chance to win a Group Placement. His litter sister, Jolie, was awarded Best Opposite Sex, while Karazan Bruin is Winner's Dog and the young and beautiful Pilot is awarded Reserve Winner's Dog. Looking large and impressive in the Working Group, Hummer moved well with his handler, Jeff Heim, who runs effortlessly and with grace to bring out the best at the end of the leash. Hummer will compete more in the next couple of months to prepare for the Regional Specialty in Dixon in October and then finish out the year to prepare for the Long Beach Eukanuba show in December. Looking stunning in the sunshine on Sunday in Carmel, Hummer went Best Opposite Sex to Jolie who took the Breed with her handler, Bill McFadden. It was a very successful weekend for Ch Karazan H2, Hummer, who enjoyed his stay in the Monterey-Carmel Bay area. After the show on Saturday, he walked along Fisherman's Wharf and had lunch at Dominico's where he dined on Broiled Chicken served with unlimited fresh bowls of water by a very handsome waiter. His walk was interrupted by countless tourists who had to have their photos taken with him. Attracting children and parents and a nice lady visiting from Bejing, China, who enjoyed a slobbery kiss from Hummer while taking a photo, he seemed to have celebrity status in the bustling tourist town. Hummer's Mom, however, was so busy, she did not have time to take her camera for a few proud photos, and will try harder next time to do so. The grooming, care to stay out of the hot sun, making sure the dog is relaxed and warmed up and hydrated, all take many hands and effort in order to properly present the dog in the ring. We are looking forward to many more shows to come!