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Chow Fanciers Association of Southern California

Joyce Miller, Secretary

Hope everyone’s summer is going well and you and the they were also BOB Owner Handler and went on to a
Chows are enjoying the outdoor activities. Our Des- Group 1 in the NOHS Non-Sporting Group topping it off
ignated Specialty on May 25, 2019 in conjunction with with the NOHS Best in Show.
the Mission Circuit cluster of shows was a great success.
Judges were Karen McFarlane for breed and Barbara Kurt Williams was another big winner finishing his dog
Becker for Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes. Padow’s Easy Like Sunday Morning with four majors for
the four-day circuit.
Results were: After judging, exhibitors and guests were welcome to
BOB – GCH Padow Prince Leo Brave As A Lion owned enjoy a lunch of sandwiches with all the fixings. This year
by Cindy & Drew Ratzloff celebrates CFA’s 85th Anniversary as a club and we had
a large sheet cake decorated with a special CFA logo de-
BOS – CH Padow’s Lola The Salsa Queen At Alatriste’s signed for the occasion by club member Patty Gary. We
owned by Javier Alatriste also held our usual “super” raffle with such items as an EZ
BOW/WD – Padow’s Easy Like Sunday Morning owned Up canopy, Seiko musical clock, restored Tamarac crate,
by Kurt Williams laptop, handmade quilt, metal grooming box as well as a
WB – Barbarian’s Gift O’Above at Donsue owned by number of themed baskets. Thanks to all members and
Don & Sue Avila guests that donated items to make this a huge success.
SD – Asans N Padow’s Twilight Quil From A New Moon The weather this year was a little cold and rainy, most
owned by Leah Ellison, Anita Sanders and Kurt Williams unusual for May in Southern California. But the weather
SB – CH Cross B Notorious Blue Looks Good On Me did not put a damper on our activities. We topped off
owned by Don & Sue Avila the day with our annual awards and pot luck BBQ at Don
Best Puppy in Sweeps – GCH Padow Prince Leo Brave and Sue Avila’s rig. Thanks to Bruce and Pam Gilevich for
As A Lion owned by Cindy & Drew Ratzloff bringing all the tables and canopies. Everyone enjoyed
Best Opposite Puppy – Chowmania Cinnemax’s Super the good food and camaraderie and went home to get
Star owned by Tami & Mark Baloy and Holley McKay ready for two more days of shows.

A big congratulations to Cindy Ratzloff and Leo. Not We look forward to our next specialty coming up on Janu-
only did they win the Breed and Best Puppy in Sweeps, ary 4, 2020 with the Kennel Club of Palm Springs.

North Florida Chow Chow Club

Mary Wuest, Secretary

It has been a busy year for the NFCCC. Our members Three all-breed shows will be held during the week in the
not only hosted two Regional Specialties at the National same location on December 10, 11, 12: The Space Coast
in Orlando but most of our members were also on the Na- KC, The Brevad Kennel Club, and the Central Florida KC.
tional Show Committee. And, the year isn’t over yet.
Finishing out the week, the AKC-Royal Canin National
On November 9, 2019 we will again have a Supported Championship Dog Show will be held on Saturday and
Entry in conjunction with the Jacksonville Dog Fanciers Sunday, December 14 & 15, 2019. On Saturday, December
Association in Ocala, Florida. Breed and Group judges for 14, Mr. Edd Biven will judge Chows and Mr. David Kirk-
these shows had not been published as of this writing. land will judge the Non-Sporting Group.
Our Independent Specialty will be held in Orlando, Meet the Breeds Booth - CCCI will again have a booth at
Florida on December 13, 2019. Judging junior Showman- Meet the Breeds during the AKCRoyal Canin National
ship and regular classes will be Judge Mrs. Beverly Drake Championship Show on December 14 & 15. NFCCC
(pending AKC approval). Yes, it’s that time of year again members will man the booth along with other Chow
- SUNNY FLORIDA IN DECEMBER. We invite all Chow fanciers. We have had wonderful support in the past from
fanciers to join us during the week of December 10 - 15, CCCI members, and again ask for your support in setting
2019 in sunny, warm Florida. up and manning the booth during these two days. See you
in the sunshine state.

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