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2009 was off to a good start for Phoenix.  In January, he attended his first ever American show in Portland, Oregon, with over 30 pwds entered in competition.  Looking as confident as ever, Phoenix showed very consistently all four shows with two 3rd placements and one 2nd placement in Open class males.  Then, he was on to the Ladies […]

Tawny turned one year old today and she celebrated with her buddies Brandy and Laddie. We enjoyed a delicious roast beef dinner in her honour. Just to add a little update on Ruby, she took Best of Breed on Friday and Saturday last week-end at the Calgary Kennel and Obedience Club shows. Yay Ruby! We […]

On January 14th Acostar’s third litter celebrated it’s first birthday. This litter has been special not only because it was Sabra’s last but because the majority of the puppies stayed in the Calgary area. The puppies attended puppy classes together and the owners have kept in contact with eachother. Candace Robertson who is Rio’s mom […]

I am so pleased to announce Acostar’s newest CKC Champion Acostar’s Porto Rubi “Ruby” pending CKC approval. She is from Sabra’s third litter sired by “Hugo” CH Sun Joy’s HRH at Tanaki and is only 10 months old. On Friday Nov. 28th Ruby took Best Of Breed, and a Group 4 for her last two […]

Since Keke was away, I will let her breeder Nigel Clark tell all about Keke’s great adventure. As Keke’s breeder and co-owner, it was such a treat to be able to have her here and show her to her AKC Championshipfrom the Bred By Exhibitor Class in only a few short months. Keke is a […]

On Saturday, Aug.30/08, at the SKOC show, Phoenix took Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed under judge Michael Gelinas for 2 points to finish his CKC championship.  We moved him up to Specials and he repeated these wins under judges Donald Fitzsimmons on Sunday and Chris Neilson on Monday.  Phoenix showed very well throughout the entire weekend holding […]

In March/08 at the CKOC show in Calgary, he took Winners Male and Best of Opposite on Saturday under judge Janet Lobb, and again on Sunday, under judge Skip Stanbridge. In April, at the Renaissance Dog Assoc., in Chilliwack, BC, Phoenix showed very well taking Best of Breed on Friday under judge John Connolly and […]

It has been a most thrilling week-end here at Acostar and we would like to announce a NEW CKC CHAMPION! Our girl Oreobay Keke Beach Acostar “Keke” went Best of Breed all three days at the Calgary Kennel and Obedience Club shows under Judges Edward Wild, Janet Lobb, and Laurence Stanbridge. Mr. Stanbridge liked her so […]

Phoenix took Best Puppy in Breed, Winners dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed under judge Dorothy Hood for 2 points… on Sunday, he took Reserve Winners under judge Elaine Whitney, then on Monday he took Best of Breed again under judge L.E. Stanbridge for an additional point… and thanks to Kim Cowie for […]

Sabra has had 11 lovely puppies. There is lots of white in this litter which is surprising because both parents are mostly black but the markings are really nice. Sabra’s labor was long but she did a great job and is now enjoying her pups. What a fantastic mother!