2023 BMDCA Alpenhorn Senior Gallery
Images and information appearing in this gallery were originally published in the Winter 2023 Alpenhorn after being submitted in 2022.
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2023 BMDCA ALPENHORN SENIOR GALLERY
Sunny has always been an old soul. She was absolutely everything we hoped for! Confident,calm,polite,sweet and beautiful. She is the foundation bitch for our kennel. All but one of her 7 littermates are still alive.She blessed us with 3 wonderful litters. We lovingly call her "Sis" because she is family and our lives would not be the same without her!
Parker is an amazing girl, loves to cuddle, elbow bumps you while you're working, continues to demand attention and her favorite spot to sleep is in the knee hole under the desk. Her favorite treat is pizza crust or ice cream. She is doing great and we hope she is with us for several more years! Top Producer of Champions - Titus, Fresca, Kacey, Cash & Reese - Parker is the Champion of our Hearts!
AmGrCh/CanGrCh Kandersteg's Just Chillin V Adesa
Owner: Patricia Gill and Bobbi Kinley-Blewett
After having been in the breed since 1998...Chilly has far surpassed all my dreams as a breeder/owner/handler winning an AOM at the National in Sturbridge. But his most outstanding achievements have been being my best friend and hiking partner a person could ask for(completing 2 wny hiking challenges and the last he was over 9. He has a heart of gold and blessed for everyday together.
Betty was 5 years old and only 37lb when she arrived from Quincy IL to Chicago. She was supposed to be a foster, but after nearly a year she was still very skittish with everyone but us so she stayed. Now she is a happy bouncy girl who doesnt look or act her age. She still isnt a good eater, but does love pasta and chips.
Trillium's Beautiful Surprise
Sadie has no titles or certifications other than her CDC, but she has won the hearts of all of her neighbors as the unofficial"Welcome Wagon," pulling her cart to deliver pastries to newcomers and baked goods to her neighbors at Christmas.
Ayehli's Airing Of The Grievances
Owner: Kerri N. Buchanan Montgomery
Lucy and I chose each other from Fara Bushnell's whelping box in January of 2013; and she has been my best friend ever since. Lucy has helped raise and protect two little humans. She baits for frosted mini wheats and loves being a show dog more than anything. She adores apple peels and wears lipstick kisses with pride. She is the matriarch of our family.
CH Bear Mountain's Fa-La-La-La-La
Blizz enjoys laying in the driveway keenly overlooking her property, keeping a close eye on everything. At our 2022 Regional Specialty in August, Blizz took Best of Opposite one day and Best Veteran both days. Though ten years old, she has not slowed down and her energy and spirit are unmatched. The matriarch, the announcer, the best mom still attentive to our now 5th generation on Bear Mountain.
TENNESCOTT WHITE MTNS JACKSON
Owner: Bridget Cammarata and Barbara Beck-Wilczek
Jackson, my beautiful handsome boy inside and out. A true gentleman, protector, friend who loves any adventure whether it's exploring conservation land, the seashore, a car ride with the windows down, meeting new friends and always has a great sense of humor. He brings so much joy to our family and friends. We are blessed to own such a wonderful dog.Happy birthday Jackson here's to many more!
Owner: Maik and Susanne Ritter
Our Aiyana (Rocking All Inclusive) gave us a lot of joy and five wonderful puppies, who in turn produced great puppies. She was never seriously ill, never did anything wrong and had a wonderful personality. All were enthusiastic about her. Many champions came from Aiyana & all had her nature & charisma. I hope that her descendants will also reach her great age. For us Aiyana was the greatest gift.
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Tink is enjoying her senior retirement by doing whatever she likes, hanging out and watching all the goings on. Barking at everything and nothing is a favorite activity. Occasionally she takes part in a few yard dashs after the younger zooming dogs and tells them when they're not getting the stuffy fast enough. She's always there where food is available and is beloved and spoiled by everyone.
Trillium's Solomon the Camembert King
Born in April 2014, Trillium's Solomon the Camembert King, "Solomon" has been our companion. My wife Margo took him through therapy dog training in 2018 and subsequent renewal. Since then, he's been volunteering at various locations across western North Carolina including elementary school reading, a nursing home, children's home and a local college and a local university. He's enjoyed making residents and students smile and feel comfortable. Walking into a nursing home, a resident shouted "lord" when he walked in. My wife didn't know what was going to come next. She then said, "bring me that dog, i needto see him." The resident was so happy to have Solomon there that day. When he's not working, he likes to go hiking and visit local restaurants around town. His hikes have gotten shorter, but we are keeping him active throughout his golden years. Picture from 2023 on a hiking trail.