2013 News Log
November 9, 2013
Fio Takes Multiple Group 1's in BBE, Puppy
Fio
finished her fun in the classes with multiple Group 1 placements in the
BBE and Puppy Classes. She has been a real showstopper inside the ring
and rarely failed to catch the judges eye. We think the best is yet to
come and can't wait to see what she will do as an adult.
October 26, 2013
Fio is a New Champion
Fio
effortlessly showed her way to a championship as a puppy! She took
winners bitch and best of winners at the Mid-Atlantic Leonberger Club
of Virginia's Fall Show - one of the biggest Leo entries in the
country with over 30 Leonbergers entered. Mr. Brown liked Trac as well
- awarding her RWB!!
August 3, 2013
Sforzando's "G" Litter Grows Up
Gus
and Marshall head off to their new homes. Both boys are planning to do
some showing and therapy work in their new homes in South Carolina and
Texas. We will miss them dearly, but know they are moving on to
wonderful lives!!
June 28th, 2013
Sforzando's "G" Litter Arrives
Brubeck
gave birth to two beautiful, healthy boys. They both show lots of
potential. Giving how incredible the last pairing of GCH Brubecks Take
5 di Sforzando and GCH Teberru von Alpensee was, we have high hopes for
both of these guys!!
June 8th, 2013
Trac Takes Best of Opposite in Asheville
Trac
showed herself well to phenomenal judge Judith Smith - even beating her
showstopper "sister". Ms. Smith recognized the "European" flavor in her
and was instantly smitten. We like her too!
May 27th, 2013
Sforzando Represents Well at the Triple Crown
Sforzando
Leonbergers attended the biggest AKC Leonberger event in the history of
the breed - the Leo Triple Crown in New Castle, PA over the Memorial
Weekend. We would have been happy just to compete, but we walked away
with many honors. What an incredible weekend!!
May 25th, 2013
Fio Makes A Splash
Fio
has been on a roll lately. In just
a couple of shows, she has managed to get two majors, a Puppy Working
Group 1, and a Bred-By-Exhibitor Group 1. At the Triple Crown in New
Castle, PA she took Reserve Winners Dog twice, Best in Puppy Sweeps,
and Best Youth. We can't wait to see what the
future holds for her!
March 24th
Fio Takes
Second Major at 8 Months!
Fio
is well on track to becoming another Sforzando Champion. She took her
second major with a Best of Opposite from Mrs. Barbara Finch. We
couldn't be more pleased that Ms. Finch was so taken with her. Thank
you!!!
March 23rd
Fio Takes BBEG1
at just 8 Months Old
Fio took a
Bred-By-Exhibitor Group 1 at just 8 months of age with some serious
competition in the ring. Her mother, Brubeck, took the first BBEG1 in
the breed. We are pleased to see her daughter following in Bru's
footsteps. Out thanks to Mr. John Schoeneman for putting her up!
February 28
Copeland's
First Litter Arrives in Canda
The "Unique
Litter" arrived in Canada today. Copeland has a few dates lined up this
year from Canada down to Bogata, Columbia. Maybe he's on track to
becoming an international sensation? Our thanks to June Ward, president
of the Leonberger Club of Canada and breeder extraordinaire for taking
a chance on shipping sement from North Carolina to Ontario!
January 26th
Fio Takes First
Major At 6 Months
Fio
impressed today with her first major at just 6 months of age. She was
put up over much more mature dogs by the well-respected Agi Hejja. We
are so pleased with how well she showed today. Everyone is looking at
her at the next Sforzando Star!
