Championship Pathways

On November 07th, 08th, 09th and 10th of 2024, Quest and I attended an AKC conformation event in Springfield Missouri. It was promoted by The North Arkansas and The Ozark Kennel Club in Missouri. Under the Judgement of Mr Allen L Odom, Q1 took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog). Then later for Best of Breed competition he took BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex). Meanwhile, Queeny got Second Place in her class and went RW (Reserve Winner’s Bitch). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/NvXG96KsKpzYC4TCt/Herding

Then on our second day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOW (Best of Winners) and BOB (Best of Breed), which took him to compete in the regular herding group. Meanwhile, Queeny got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch) then BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex).  Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/6JRhor282MvoD2zah/Herding

Then on our third day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mr. John P Wade, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOW (Best of Winners) and BOB (Best of Breed), which took him to compete in the regular herding group. Meanwhile, Queeny got second Place in her class and went RW (Reserve Winner’s Bitch). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/Bt6uGsKPtP6QMJFuJ/Herding

Then on our fourth and last day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mrs. Danelle M Brown, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOW (Best of Winners) and BOB (Best of Breed), which took him to compete in the regular herding group. Meanwhile, Queeny got third Place in her class. Then at the regular group Q1 was able to shine even brighter and he took group 4 for a 5 point major which gave him the final points he needed to be finished. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/es4yyzpF2BaNbEuoK/Herding

It was such a good experience for Queeny, Q1 and I, folks, since we live only 30 minutes away from the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield MO. I am also very proud of my male Q1 and the results he accomplished this time. He was able to finish his championship and now he is an AKC champion of records.

On November 02nd and 03rd of 2024, Quest  and I attended an AKC conformation event in Springfield Missouri. It was promoted by The Tri-State Kennel Club from Joplin - Missouri. Under the Judgement of Ms Sheree Sanchez, Quest took First Place in the bred-by-class, RWD (Reserve Winner’s Dog) while competing in the Winner's dog class. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=TRIS1509207OES

Then on our second and last day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mrs Polly (Mrs Robert) D Smith, Quest  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOB (Best of Breed), BOB-OH (Best of Breed owner handled) which took him to compete in the regular herding group and in the NOHS herding group. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=TRIS1509237OES

It was such a good experience for Quest and I, folks. Since this was the first show Quest attended in his life. He got lots of compliments from the judges. I am so proud of my bred by male Quest and the results accomplished this time. He received his first few points towards his championship and also a few points towards his AKC National Owner Handler Series. Our next stop will be again at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield MO in a few  days. We are counting down the days to be there. Stay tuned!  :  ) 

On November 09th, 10th, 11th and 12th of 2023, Q1, Quenny and I attended an AKC conformation event in Springfield Missouri. It was promoted by The North Arkansas and The Ozark Kennel Club in Missouri. Under the Judgement of Mr Allen L Odom, Q1 took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog). Then later for Best of Breed competition he took BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex). Meanwhile, Queeny got Second Place in her class and went RW (Reserve Winner’s Bitch). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/NvXG96KsKpzYC4TCt/Herding

Then on our second day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOW (Best of Winners) and BOB (Best of Breed), which took him to compete in the regular herding group. Meanwhile, Queeny got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch) then BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex).  Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/6JRhor282MvoD2zah/Herding

Then on our third day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mr. John P Wade, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOW (Best of Winners) and BOB (Best of Breed), which took him to compete in the regular herding group. Meanwhile, Queeny got second Place in her class and went RW (Reserve Winner’s Bitch). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/Bt6uGsKPtP6QMJFuJ/Herding

Then on our fourth and last day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mrs. Danelle M Brown, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOW (Best of Winners) and BOB (Best of Breed), which took him to compete in the regular herding group. Meanwhile, Queeny got third Place in her class. Then at the regular group Q1 was able to shine even brighter and he took group 4 for a 5 point major which gave him the final points he needed to be finished. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.meteorapp.com/shows/results/event/es4yyzpF2BaNbEuoK/Herding

It was such a good experience for Queeny, Q1 and I, folks, since we live only 30 minutes away from the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield MO. I am also very proud of my male Q1 and the results he accomplished this time. He was able to finish his championship and now he is an AKC champion of records.

On November 04th and 05th of 2023, Q1  and I attended an AKC conformation event in Springfield Missouri. It was promoted by The Tri-State Kennel Club from Joplin - Missouri. Under the Judgement of Ms Vicki E Allenbrand, Q1 took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOB (Best of Breed), BOB-OH (Best of Breed owner handled). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=TRIS1200497OES

Then on our second and last day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, now under the Judgement of Mrs Linda Clark, Q1  took First Place in his class, WD (Winner’s Dog), BOB (Best of Breed), BOB-OH (Best of Breed owner handled) which took him to compete in the regular herding group and in the NOHS herding group. Then, at the herding group OH competition under the judgement of Mr Garry K Newton, Q1 did even greater and pulled a Second Place in a beautiful line of herding dogs. The AKC judge looked at him, and said "Congratulations. that's a beautiful dog! Correct top line. I love this breed."  Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=TRIS1200537OES

It was such a good experience for Q1 and I, folks, since we live only 30 minutes away from the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield MO. I am also very proud of my male Q1 and the results accomplished this time. He received a few more points towards his AKC National Owner Handler Series. Our next stop will be again at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield MO in a few  days. We are counting down the days to be there. Stay tuned!  :  ) 

On May 05th, 06th and 07th of 2023, Q1  and I attended an AKC conformation event at the Purina's Farm in Gray Summit - Missouri. It was promoted by The Rolla MO Kennel Club, The Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club and The Jefferson County Kennel Club in Missouri. Under the Judgement of Ms Karen J Hynek, Q1 took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he became the WD (Winner’s Dog). Then when he went back for Best of Breed competition, he got BOS/BOW. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=ROLL1645307OES

Then on our second day at the Purina's farm, now under the Judgement of Mrs Patricia V Trotter, Q1 took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he again became the WD (Winner’s Dog). Then when he went back for Best of Breed competition, he went BOS/BOW. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website. https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=SPIR2133357OES

Then on our last day at the Purina's farm, now under the Judgement of Ms Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Q1 took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he became the WD (Winner’s Dog). Then when he went back for Best of Breed competition, he got BOS/BOW. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website. https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=JEMO2133397OES

It was such a good experience for Q1 and I, folks. I love being at the Purina's Farm and felling its atmosphere. I am also very proud of my male Q1 and the results accomplished this time. He received a few more points towards his AKC Championship. However, we are still deciding our next step since he needs two major wins to become an AKC Champion of Record. It may happen soon. So stay tuned!  :  ) 

On April 29th and 30th of 2023, Q1  and I attended an AKC conformation event in Tulsa - Oklahoma promoted by the Mid-Continent Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Q1 took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he became the WD  (Winner’s Dog) leading him to BOB/BOBOH as well. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_Mid_Con_Sat.pdf

Then on our last day in Tulsa - Oklahoma, now under the Judgement of Ms. Kimberly Anne Meredith, Q1 took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he became the RW (Reserve Winner’s Dog) and BOBOH as well. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website. https://www.foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_Mid-Con_Sun.pdf

It was another great event, folks. I am so proud of my male Q1 and the results accomplished this time. He received another point towards his AKC Championship and towards the National Owner Handler Series. Our next stop will be at the Purina's Farm in Gray Summit - MO. We are counting down the days to be there. Stay tuned!  :  ) 

On April 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd  of 2023, Queeny, Charlie and I attended an AKC conformation event in Fayetteville Arkansas promoted by the Northeast Oklahoma Kennel Club and Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of Ms. Edweena McDowell (Teddy), Charlie took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he took RW (Reserve Winner’s Dog). Meanwhile, Queeny got First Place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch). Then, at the Best of Breed competition, she went BOW (Best of Winners). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_Arkhoma_Thur.pdf

Then on our second day in Fayetteville - Arkansas, under the Judgement of Mrs. Jacqueline L Stacy, Charlie took First place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he went WD (Winner’s Dog). Meanwhile, Queeny got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch). Then, at the Best of Breed competition, Queeny went BOW (Best of Winners) and Charlie went BOS (Best of Opposite Sex). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_Arkhoma_Fri.pdf

Then on our third day in Fayetteville - Arkansas, under the Judgement of Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown, we got the same results that we had in our previous day. Charlie took First place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he went WD (Winner’s Dog). Meanwhile, Queeny got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch). Then, at the Best of Breed competition, Queeny went BOW (Best of Winners) and Charlie went BOS (Best of Opposite Sex).  Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_Arkhoma_Sat.pdf

Then on our last day in Fayetteville - Arkansas, now under the Judgement of Patricia V Trotter, Charlie took First Place in his class. Then, at the Winner’s Dog competition, he took RW (Reserve Winner’s Dog). Meanwhile, Queeny got First Place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch). Then, at the Best of Breed competition, she went BOW (Best of Winners) which gave her all the points she needed to become a AKC Champion. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website. https://www.foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_Arkhoma_Sun.pdf

I can tell you this was one of the most important event for our program, so far. That weekend gave us our first AKC Champion of Records and moved Queeny up to a new level of competition. It was also Charlie's very first time in the AKC show ring and he already received 2 points towards his AKC Championship and 4 POA points.  It is needless to say that we were so pleased with the results accomplished at that time. Stay tuned! More to come soon. Our next stop will be in Tulsa - OK. We are counting down the days to be there.   :  ) 

On April 01st and 02nd of 2023, Queeny, Marshmallow and I attended an AKC conformation event in Claremore OK promoted by the Claremore Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of Ms Marie Ann Falconer, Marshmallow took first place in her class. Then, at the Winner’s Bitch competition, she took a RW (Reserve Winner’s Bitch). Meanwhile, Queeny got first place in her class. Then, at the Winner’s Bitch competition, she became the WB (Winner’s Bitch). She also went BOB (Best of Breed) and BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series) which took her to compete in the regular herding group and in the NOHS herding group. Then, at the herding group OH competition under the judgement of Mr John C Ramirez, Queeny did even greater and pulled a First Place in the group. The AKC judge looked at her, when I stacked her, and said “wow, that’s a nice bitch!”.  Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=CMOR1048027OES

Then on our last day in Claremore - OK, under the Judgement of Mr John P Wade,  Marshmallow took first place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class and another point towards her puppy of achievement with AKC. Meanwhile, Queeny got first place in the 12 to 18 months class. Then, at the Winner’s Bitch competition, she again became WB (Winner’s Bitch). At the Best of Breed competition, she went BOB (Best of Breed) and BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series) which took her to compete in the regular herding group and in the NOHS herding group. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=CMOR1048277OES

It was another great event, folks. Marshmallow and Queeny did great. It was Marshmallow's first time in the AKC show ring ever and she received 2 POA points. In the other hands, Queeny received a few more points towards her AKC Championship and towards the National Owner Handler Series with a huge bump up because she was the herding group #1 OH. We were pleased with the results accomplished this time. Stay tuned! More to come soon. Our next stop will be in Fayetteville - AR. We are counting down the days to be there.   :  ) 

On Mar 09th, 10th, 11th and 12th of 2023, Queeny and I attended an AKC conformation event in Kansas City MO promoted by the Leavenworth Kennel Club and the Heart of America Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of Mrs Joan Luna Liebes, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=LEAV1230397OES

Then on our second day in Kansas City - MO, under the Judgement of Dr Eric Liebes, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class. She also went WB (Winner’s Bitch) with a 3 points major, then BOS (Best of Opposite Sex) and BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series) which took her to compete in the Herding Group (NOHS). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=LEAV1230557OES

Then, our third day in Kansas City MO was another great day for the Prata’s Old English Sheepdog team. Now under the Judgement of Ms Sharol Candace Way, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class and she pulled a RW (Reserve Winner's Bitch) as well.  Link to check out the catalog with results on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=HAKC1231177OES

Then on our last day in Kansas City - MO, under the Judgement of Mrs Jacqueline L Stacy, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class. She also went WB (Winner’s Bitch) with a 3 points major, then BOS (Best of Opposite Sex) and BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series) which took her to compete in the Herding Group (NOHS). Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=HAKC1231557OES

It was one of the most important events for our Queeny because of the Major Wins she got in Kansas City are crucial to make her an AKC Champion in the next few months. Stay tuned! More to come soon. Our next stop will be in Claremore OK. We are counting down the days to be there.   :  ) 

On Feb 17th, 18th and 19th of 2023, Queeny and I attended an AKC conformation event in Denver CO promoted by the Colorado Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of Mr Allen L Odom, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=COLO2151387OES

Then on our second day in Denver CO we got the same result. Now under the Judgement of Mrs Judi Bendt, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=COLO2151507OES

Then, our last day in Denver CO was another great day for the Prata’s Old English Sheepdog team. Now under the Judgement of Mrs. Gloria Kerr, Queeny got First place in the 9 to 12 months puppy class and RW (Reserve Winner's Bitch). She did great in her third conformation show.  Link to check out the catalog with results on the superintendent's website 

https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=COLO2152077OES

It was another great event, folks. We got to meet new people and see the folks we met before in  Gray Summit MO. We were pleased with the results accomplished this time. Stay tuned! More to come soon. Our next stop will be in Kansas City MO. We are counting down the days to be there.   :  ) 

On Jan 28th and 29th of 2023, Q1, Queeny and I attended an AKC conformation event in Gray Summit MO promoted by the St. Charles MO Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of Mr. Richard J Lewis, Queeny got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch) then BOW (Best of Winners) / BOB (Best of Breed) / BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series)  which took her to compete in the regular and also in the NOHS herding group. Meanwhile, Q1 got first place in his class and went WD (Winners Dog) and then later he took BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex). These were a few more steps towards their AKC Championship. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_St_Charles_Sat.pdf

Then, our last day at the Purina Farm was another great day for the Prata’s Old English Sheepdog team. Now under the Judgement of Mrs. Gloria Kerr, Queeny got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch) then BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex). Meanwhile, Q1 got first place in his class and went WD (Winners Dog) and then BOW (Best of Winners) / BOB (Best of Breed) / BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series) which took him to compete in the regular and also in the NOHS herding group. I was so proud of my two dogs. They did great in their second conformation show.  Link to check out the catalog with results on the superintendent's website https://foytrentdogshows.com/results/2023/Results_2023_St_Charles_Sunday.pdf

It was another great event, folks. We got to meet new people and see the folks we met before in Belleville IL. We were pleased with the results accomplished at this time. We have just started our journey and we have so much to learn. Stay tuned! More to come soon. Our next stop will be in Denver Colorado. We are counting down the days to be there.   :  ) 

On Dec 03rd and 04th of 2022, Q1, Queeny and I attended an AKC conformation event in Belleville IL promoted by the Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club. Under the Judgement of DR STEVEN L KEATING, Queeny got First Place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch) and later BOW (Best of Winners). She also went BOBOH (Best of Breed National Owner Handled Series) which took her to compete in the Herding Group (NOHS). Meanwhile, Q1 got first place in his class and went WD (Winner's Dog) and then later he took BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex). These were their very first steps towards their AKC Championship. Link to check out the catalog with result on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=EDWA1638127OES

Then, our last day in Belleville IL was another great day for the Prata’s Old English Sheepdog team. Now under the Judgement of MRS TERRY M DEPIETRO, Queeny Dee got first place in her class and went WB (Winner’s Bitch) then BOW (Best of Winners). Q1 got first place in his class and went WD (Winner's Dog) then BOS (Best of the Opposite Sex). I was so proud of my two dogs. They did great for their first time ever.  Link to check out the catalog with results on the superintendent's website https://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/wbsrbred?wtsrk1=EDWA1638167OES

It was a great event, folks. We got to meet very nice people. We left Belleville IL with our hearts full of hope, happiness and joy. We have just started our journey and we have so much to learn. We got to share the ring with a 40 year OES breeder. It was such an honor to us. We’ll improve ourselves with each event we attend. We’ll mature and we’ll be stronger. We gained so much knowledge from the Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club event. We’ll keep doing what we did right at this time and we’ll definitely improve what we did wrong. We are doing it all for the betterment of our beloved OES breed.