Overview, 2012 show results
ZEUS proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the show ring during 2012. From the 38 shows Zeus attended he took 28 Best of Breed’s and 8 Reserve BOB’s. Zeus graciously allowed his boys, Enzo and Ronin, to walk off with 6 Best of Breeds between them. Another Keystone bred boy, Khan also made off with a BOB. Zeus claimed the coveted titles as “2013 National KUSA Miniature Schnauzer” again and was invited to the following prestigious competitions, “Animaltalk top 32 stakes 2012” and for the “Royal Canin Super Sevens”.
RONIN was an eye-opener in the ring in more than one way. On the spur of the moment and on a 1st attempt at a rolled coat we entered him in the puppy class where he was awarded numerous puppy group placing’s. With this in mind we decided to show him as a junior. Promptly we striped Ronin out and entered him as a junior in four shows only. Of these four shows Ronin took THREE of them as Best JUNIOR IN SHOW back to back! The Fourth show he was awarded 3rd best junior in show. What a start to Ronin's show career in 2012. Hopefully Ronin will continue to mature well during 2013 and do his dad, Zeus even more proud.
Enzo was not to be outdone by Ronin’s great results earlier in the year and picked up from where Ronin left off. Enzo raked in a Best Puppy in Specialty show and also did very well in the puppy groups. Then at the prestigious South African Ladies invitational, “BEST JUNIOR OF THE YEAR” Enzo bagged 3rd place! We were thrilled, especially since Enzo started to turn into a robust boy and was shaking of his lanky puppy looks. Off Enzo went to Cape Town’s shows and did super well there too. Of the six shows; Enzo took two of them as Best Junior in SHOW, another as Best Junior in Speciality show and one as Reserve Best Junior in show and a 2nd
BJIG, as well as GR3 placings at a FCI and a KUSA Ch. show. This boy bred by Brenda Fortes of Brenfor Kennels, with the“help of Zeus” has been a true star in his own right. Reflecting on Enzo’s results I am almost certain I can hear Enzo say…”bring on 2013!!!” To add to
our happiness…Enzo’s 1stlitter of 4 puppies born in October were of super quality too, to-date one of the best all-round quality litters born at Keystone. THANK YOU ENZO!
To recap on the year’s results, of the 41 shows Keystone dogs attended
36 Best of Breeds (out of a possible 41)
28 Reserve Best of Breeds (out of a possible 41)
18 group placing’s (out of a possible 41)
13 puppy group placing’s
5 Best Junior in Show wins
1 Reserve Best Junior in Show
1 Best Junior in Speciality Show
3rd Best Junior in Show
1 Best Puppy in Speciality Show
This overview will be incomplete without mentioning WODAC 2012. Under world Renown All Breeds Best in Show Judge Senor Ramon Podesta, Keystone Schnauzers raked in excellent results. Keystone’s Brace took Reserve Best in Show in the breeders Challenge; Enzo won the Adult UTILITY Group stakes and also placed 3rd in the Puppy Stakes (9-12 months). Lira, Ronin’s sister did her part by placing 3rd in the junior stakes (12 -18 months). Zeus won the Champion Utility group stakes (Zeus ended up placed 32th in the ranking of all show dogs in South Africa and his boy Ronin with limited showing, 71st).
Thank you also to the local and foreign judges that made some lovely comments about the dogs we show, it was a pleasure to show under you guys! I can only thank my boys and girls for going out there and doing the best they can. Win or lose I love you!!! And as for Reinette van Reenen, Brenda Fortes, Pixie Mitchley, Louise Thompson and my Sister Annelien? Thank you for all you have done for me and my dogs in order to achieve these results!!! VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!
*Animaltalk ranking Finals for 2012*
Speaking of efforts… Thank you all those that slaved many long hours to make the shows enjoyable to all. Two thumbs up!!!
ZEUS proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the show ring during 2012. From the 38 shows Zeus attended he took 28 Best of Breed’s and 8 Reserve BOB’s. Zeus graciously allowed his boys, Enzo and Ronin, to walk off with 6 Best of Breeds between them. Another Keystone bred boy, Khan also made off with a BOB. Zeus claimed the coveted titles as “2013 National KUSA Miniature Schnauzer” again and was invited to the following prestigious competitions, “Animaltalk top 32 stakes 2012” and for the “Royal Canin Super Sevens”.
RONIN was an eye-opener in the ring in more than one way. On the spur of the moment and on a 1st attempt at a rolled coat we entered him in the puppy class where he was awarded numerous puppy group placing’s. With this in mind we decided to show him as a junior. Promptly we striped Ronin out and entered him as a junior in four shows only. Of these four shows Ronin took THREE of them as Best JUNIOR IN SHOW back to back! The Fourth show he was awarded 3rd best junior in show. What a start to Ronin's show career in 2012. Hopefully Ronin will continue to mature well during 2013 and do his dad, Zeus even more proud.
Enzo was not to be outdone by Ronin’s great results earlier in the year and picked up from where Ronin left off. Enzo raked in a Best Puppy in Specialty show and also did very well in the puppy groups. Then at the prestigious South African Ladies invitational, “BEST JUNIOR OF THE YEAR” Enzo bagged 3rd place! We were thrilled, especially since Enzo started to turn into a robust boy and was shaking of his lanky puppy looks. Off Enzo went to Cape Town’s shows and did super well there too. Of the six shows; Enzo took two of them as Best Junior in SHOW, another as Best Junior in Speciality show and one as Reserve Best Junior in show and a 2nd
BJIG, as well as GR3 placings at a FCI and a KUSA Ch. show. This boy bred by Brenda Fortes of Brenfor Kennels, with the“help of Zeus” has been a true star in his own right. Reflecting on Enzo’s results I am almost certain I can hear Enzo say…”bring on 2013!!!” To add to
our happiness…Enzo’s 1stlitter of 4 puppies born in October were of super quality too, to-date one of the best all-round quality litters born at Keystone. THANK YOU ENZO!
To recap on the year’s results, of the 41 shows Keystone dogs attended
36 Best of Breeds (out of a possible 41)
28 Reserve Best of Breeds (out of a possible 41)
18 group placing’s (out of a possible 41)
13 puppy group placing’s
5 Best Junior in Show wins
1 Reserve Best Junior in Show
1 Best Junior in Speciality Show
3rd Best Junior in Show
1 Best Puppy in Speciality Show
This overview will be incomplete without mentioning WODAC 2012. Under world Renown All Breeds Best in Show Judge Senor Ramon Podesta, Keystone Schnauzers raked in excellent results. Keystone’s Brace took Reserve Best in Show in the breeders Challenge; Enzo won the Adult UTILITY Group stakes and also placed 3rd in the Puppy Stakes (9-12 months). Lira, Ronin’s sister did her part by placing 3rd in the junior stakes (12 -18 months). Zeus won the Champion Utility group stakes (Zeus ended up placed 32th in the ranking of all show dogs in South Africa and his boy Ronin with limited showing, 71st).
Thank you also to the local and foreign judges that made some lovely comments about the dogs we show, it was a pleasure to show under you guys! I can only thank my boys and girls for going out there and doing the best they can. Win or lose I love you!!! And as for Reinette van Reenen, Brenda Fortes, Pixie Mitchley, Louise Thompson and my Sister Annelien? Thank you for all you have done for me and my dogs in order to achieve these results!!! VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!
*Animaltalk ranking Finals for 2012*
Speaking of efforts… Thank you all those that slaved many long hours to make the shows enjoyable to all. Two thumbs up!!!
