My dogs are my family. While it is a wonderful endorsement to win in the Ring, especially under a judge who knows my breed and whose opinion I value, it is, nevertheless a very small part of a dog's life.
Even better, is having a call from a person who has had one of my dogs that has lived to a ripe old age and passed on, wanting to know if I have another Norwich for them to love.
I am, of course, very proud of my success in the Show Ring and below are some of the highlights from our Show seasons...both here in New Zealand and in Australia...
2012
After a lovely long break from the beginning of December 2011 until mid February 2012, we are back in the ring. It's been exciting to get to know 'Rumble' and to be bringing on the puppies that were born back in September, most of whom have gone, or are about to go to their wonderful new homes.
My first show of the Year was Gore and Districts KA weekend. It was here that Cruze had his first show as a Baby Puppy, two years ago and was Baby Puppy in Show. Time has flown. This year, his daughter had her first outing and was Baby of Breed. Cruze himself continued in his winning way, taking Intermediate of Group both days.
Waikouaiti Kennel Association
Feb 18th 2012
"BISS CH KAEVA PAY THE PIPER"
"BEST IN GROUP"
AND
"ENG CH BRICKIN READY TO RUMBLE AT RAGUS (IMP UK)"
"RESERVE BEST IN GROUP"
Judge and Terrier Specialist, Mrs D Riley (NZ)

Cruze and Rumble, Best and Reserve in Group
Such a huge thrill to be awarded BOTH top placings with these lovely, quality Norwiches and at Rumble's first outing in NZ

Cruze "BEST IN GROUP"
2011
My handsome Cruze dominates the show ring awards, but Nettle "CH A Diamond in the Ruff at Kaeva" also achieved her CH title this year as she has quietly developed from a 'gangly little thing' into a lovely, balanced bitch. CH Kaeva Sally the Bee had several NZBred in Groups awards to her credit and has gone on to produce a very lovely litter of puppies. Thank you to the judges who have recognised the breed type and quality of my dogs....I am very proud of all my 'kids'....
November
After a 'winter break' from the busy summer, showing and then my travel to the UK, Cruze and I returned to the ring in November, with wonderful success at Southland Kennel Association All Breed Championship Shows
"BISS CH KAEVA PAY THE PIPER"
THREE x BEST INTERMEDIATE IN GROUP
AND
INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
Thank you to Judges Justine Blyth (Tasmania), John Ellem (NSW) and Carolyn Cederman (NZ) for awarding Cruze so highly..

JULY
Wonderful news arrived from Australia as
"RUBISS AUST GR CH KAEVA RIGHT SAID FRED (IMP NZ)"
ACHIEVES HIS GRAND CH TITLE WITH GROUP WINS AND RUBIS
"Cody" is only the second Norwich terrier to ever achieve the title of GR CH.

"Cody"
Warmest Congratulations to owner/handler Carla Day (Kivamynk)
JUNE
AUST NEUTER CH KAEVA SUPERMINX AT HAYWOOD (IMP NZ)
'GYPSY'

This lovely wheaten became the first dog in Australia to be awarded the title of 'Neuter CH'. Campaigned and loved by Chloe Fidler in the Northern Territory, Gypsy and Chloe (below) are quite a team, including a Best Neuter in Show win to their credit.

APRIL
No sooner home from the UK and Cruze and I travelled north to attend the NZ National Dog Show. Cruze was highly awarded by European FCI judge Mr Norman Deschymere, from Belgium who gave Cruze Best of Breed, CC and Best Junior Terrier.
"BISS CH KAEVA PAY THE PIPER"
BEST OF BREED AND JUNIOR OF GROUP
NZ NATIONAL DOG SHOW 2011
Judge Mr Norman Deschymere, Belgium
(photo above is by Supashots)
"BISS CH KAEVA PAY THE PIPER"
BEST OF BREED
CANTERBURY COMBINED TERRIER CLUB CHAMP SHOW, April 24
Judge Linda Stevens, ACT

February
"BISS CH KAEVA PAY THE PIPER"
BEST IN GROUP, Gore & District KA
Saturday 12th February, 2011. Judge was Mrs Sue Lane, NSW
JUNIOR IN GROUP, Gore & District KA
Sunday 13th February, 2011. Judge was Mrs Dianne Besoff, NSW

JANUARY
BISS CH KAEVA PAY THE PIPER
BEST IN SHOW
Ashburton KA Open Shows, Jan 16
Judge, Gerard Price

2010
BISS CH Kaeva Pay the Piper
wins
BEST IN SHOW
Canterbury Combined Terrier Club Show, 14 Nov 2010
Judge Pamela Harding

CH Kaeva Pay the Piper
Two Group Firsts
Southland Kennel Assn 75th Anniversary Show Weekend, November 6 & 7, 2010
Judges Wayne Burton and Keith Simmons

May 2010
Kaeva Pay the Piper
Group Two and Puppy of Group
South Otago Kennel Assn, 2 May 2010
Judge was Mrs L Black (Vic)
February 2010
One of 9 Baby Puppy of Group Awards for Cruze

KAEVA PAY THE PIPER
at his very first show, wins...
BABY PUPPY IN SHOW
Gore and Districts KA, Feb 2010
Judge Colleen Roberts, NSW

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