January 2021
Colorado, most interesting sunset
Matching poses! 11 yr old TT shows the baby how it's done!
February 2021
Cozy in the kitchen
March 2021
27" Denver snowstorm becomes 4th largest on record
APRIL 2021- RECORD COLORADO SNOWS BUT SUNNY FURTHER WEST!
Allura, 7 yrs & Michael, 11 yrs qualifying for their AKC Farm Dog Certifications in a freaky April snow.
"Ali" at 4 years old - AKC Silver Grand Champion Rinchen's Magical Illusion at the Apple Valley KC show near Los Angeles. Professionally presented by David Murray, Ali has earned Multiple Best in All Breed Shows, & Multiple Reserve Best in All-Breed Shows under esteemed judges, with a Best of Breed win at the 2019 Westminster KC show .
Ali holds the annual #2 All-Breed Tibetan Terrier ranking since 2019. Photo courtesy of Sheryl & Dan Getman, owners.
Coco & Peri survey the Sedona Arizona red rock formations, Photo by M. Masaki
MAY 2021- A WET SPRING
Another great sunset near home
Bernese Mtn Dog Nat'l Specialty Herding event in Estes Park, CO...volunteered & reunited with long-time friends
JUNE 2021- celebrating important birthdays!
MICHAEL celebrates his 12th birthday with a road trip
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Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park views
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7,500' elevation is perfect for a TT
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12th birthday hug for Tashi
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London smiling on her 12th birthday
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Vista chasing a ball & getting the zoomies out at a training session at ABRT with Lauren Fox
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Vista shows Lauren Fox she'll do anything for a treat at All Breed Rescue & Training Center
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Our talented guests, Amelia & Gemma produced the following video short - click to open
July 2021 - getting in the show groove!
3 point Major wins for Rinchen TTs Poundcake & Vista at the July 2nd local shows with me, Lauren Fox (handling) & Shawna Emarine, Judge Gary Andersen. Poundcake 1st show weekend!!
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Jean W. & Baxter at 8 mos old, terrific attention!
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Tango, 8 mos, earns 2 points under Judge Anne Katona and a Bred-By-Exhibitor Non Sporting Group 1 pink ribbon on July 3rd
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Judge reviewing the line-up in the Non-Sporting Group Bred-by-Exhibitor competition. Tango earns the 1st Place ribbon (Rinchen's Rudolph Valentino)
August 2021- the dog days of summer
August goes out in a blaze of heat.
I bow to King "Tango"!
Lauren Fox shows Vista "watch this"
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Shawna Emarine, owner, with Lauren Fox at the Greeley KC show who both got involved grooming and showing 1-1/2 yr old Vista (Rinchen's Alluring Vision) to her AKC Championship title in 6 show weekends. Congratulations!!!
Poundcake: "I wuv you..."......
Zach ABRT: "Who, me?"
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september 2021
Lots of wildfire smoke blowing in from the Pacific Coast this summer, but so many special sunsets... Here, clouds to the East reflecting the western sun.
Callie above Ashland, OR. Photo by K. Gillooly
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Poundcake looking casual, photo by F. Hughes, owner
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"Winnie" GCHB Bier's When Calls the Heart v Rinchen RI, CGCA, with agent Rebecca Bradley earning Best of Breed & a Non Sporting Group 3 both under Judge Pamela Peat at the Newton KC show, NJ, 9/3/21. Owner JoAnn Biercuk & owner/breeder Claire Coppola
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Winnie awarded Non-Sporting Group 2 and Best of Breed at the Sussex Hills KC show. 9/5/21. Thank you breed and group Judge Marge Calltharp and professional handler, Rebecca Bradley. (PS: Mikey says "HI, Becky!)
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Winnie takes a Group 2,at the Schooley's Mtn KC 9/6 afternoon show under breed & group judge Daniel J. Smyth, Esq.chooley's Mtn KC 9/6 under breed & group judge Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. in the Augusta, NJ, Labor Day Cluster !
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Baxter's first show points and Best of Winners at 10 months old! Thank you Judge Kennith Berg & owner/handler Jean Wagner.
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First outdoor shows we've attended in Colorado in 5 years!. Kudos to Roaring Fork Kennel Club. Tango, 10 mos old, awarded Best of Winners, Sept 19th. (Rinchen's Rudolph Valentino) Thank you, Judge Judith Brown.
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10 month old Baxter takes Winners Dog at our only outdoor show weekend of the season. Judge Gail Denman.
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Baxter earned an AKC certificate for entering as a puppy 6-12 mos of age at AKC conformation shows this season.
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OCTOBER 2021
Tashi, 4 yrs old with owner T. Woolever
Tashi & Bascom with owner at base of 6' high dog walk.
Puppies had their hearing tested at the Univ of Northern Colorado audiology department. All perfect!
Poundcake checking out the birds
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Bascom, 5 yrs old, zips through the weave poles with owner T. Woolever. He has earned his Novice Agility title and is close to earning his Open Agility title. Congratulations!
Tango - Best Puppy in Non-Sporting Group, Buckhorn KC, Cheyenne WY
(Rinchen's Rudolph Valentino)
Blazing
sunrise
in the East
Ruby & Rocketman
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Awesome clouds, 7:11 am, Oct. 18th in the Western sky
NOVEMBER 2021 - gratitude!
A well deserved mutual kiss between our new AKC Champion & handler, Lauren Fox.
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Rinchen Skyland's My Heart Will Go On, new champion (pending AKC confirmation) under Judge Mary Murphy-East, presented by Lauren Fox. Owners D & F Hughes & C Coppola. Much gratitude to all!
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Visited Winnie & her mom back East this month. Winnie's Top 20 Invitational Evening of Champions June 2020 ribbon for the top ranked TTs in 2019 was on prominent display. GCHB CH Bier's When Calls the Heart v Rinchen RI CGCA finished # 11 in Breed and All-Breed points.
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So glad to meet young Aalea & visit with long-time dog-show buddy JoAnn B. & hug 3 year old Winnie again.
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One yr old Coco ready to climb!
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Family can be 2 footed or 4 footed! Photos by M. Mitsaki, owner
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Coco & Peri in their happy place... mountaintop!!!!
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A dusting of snow on Thanksgiving morn at our house.
"Decker", 6 years old, at the Nat'l Dog Show, Philadelphia awarded Best of Breed Tibetan Terrier. Shown by Emily his owner's daughter for the 2nd time being awarded Best of Breed at this Thanksigiving televised show
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Decker ( a prestigious AKC Gold Grand Champion) is Michael's son. When he was just a young pup i knew he had the potential to follow in his illustrious father's pawprints.
Photos by K. Lennox Magrath, owner. Decker has earned all his wins with his owner Kim Lennox McGrath or her daughter at the end of the lead.
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Poppy, my daughter's Shepherd mix 1 yr old, picks the Standard Poodle!
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