AS OF OCTOBER 2022 - GYPSY IS THE FIRST GREAT DANE FROM THE HARLEQUIN COLOUR FAMILY TO BE AWARDED A ROM (Register of Merit) TITLE FOR PRODUCING 4 OR MORE CHAMPIONS FROM THE GDCC!!!
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BBIS BOSS BPISS BPIG BVIG BVISS GCh ATG's Wild Child ROM, AOM, CGN RN NTD TD-ROM VN VGD VHMA CHIC #118933 Gypsy is my pick girl from ATG's 2014 breeding of "Gracie" CH Notoriety's Prima Donna PCD CGN to "Roman" BMW VG A Splash Of Ouzo. I liked Gypsy's feisty free spirited soul from the moment she made her presence known in this world. Gypsy was always the puppy to seek me out and the first puppy to escape the whelping box at 16 days old. I saw potential in her from birth and I knew that was my girl. There will be a lot of fun to be had with this wild child on the road to what I hope are many firsts... Gypsy is now a CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) Grand Champion. DOB October 28, 2014 Thyroid - OFA Normal, CERF - Normal Heart ECHO - Normal, Hips OFA - Excellent IMGD - Normal no copies of the mutation. Degenerative Myelopathy - normal no copies of the gene. Full Dentation. http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1810319#animal |
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October 20, 2018 and June 11, 2019
Gypsy whelped two litters proving to be not only a great mother but a very worthy dam. Both litters were consistent in quality and type.
Gypsy's strengths were passed to her offspring while allowing the strengths and characteristics of the chosen stud dogs to come through in the puppies. Improving on our foundation with both litters, while building strong quality pedigrees to carry on with for future generations.
Gypsy whelped two litters proving to be not only a great mother but a very worthy dam. Both litters were consistent in quality and type.
Gypsy's strengths were passed to her offspring while allowing the strengths and characteristics of the chosen stud dogs to come through in the puppies. Improving on our foundation with both litters, while building strong quality pedigrees to carry on with for future generations.
Show News and Accomplishments
HUB City Kennel Club All Breed Show, May 1st thru 3rd, 2015 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
This was Gypsy's first show just after turning 6 months the Tuesday prior and she made me very proud. Each of the three days Gypsy won RWB (reserve winners bitch) and BPIB (best puppy in breed) with competition. I had to giggle when a judge on his first walk down the line up of dogs, stepped in front of Gypsy, looked at her and said "WOW".
Saskatoon Working and Herding Dog Association Working and Herding Specialty May 2, 2015
Gypsy on her second day of showing, after going in the ring that morning for the all breed show, puppy group and a sweepstakes class, despite being a tired puppy entered the ring that afternoon for the Working and Herding specialty. After 5 separate times in the ring for the specialty Gypsy and I were awarded WB (winners bitch) and BOW (best of winners), BPIG (best puppy in the working group) and BPISS (best puppy in the specialty show) by Judge Corinne Walker who was an absolute pleasure to show to, win or lose.
I was very proud of how Gypsy showed for me. There was nothing like nailing the free stack to hear the cheers and support of friends ringside. There were many smiles, hugs and happy tears as we were supported by all the friends who shared in our wins that afternoon. A first for me that I shall never forget.
Gypsy is now CKC pointed (Canadian Kennel Club).
This was Gypsy's first show just after turning 6 months the Tuesday prior and she made me very proud. Each of the three days Gypsy won RWB (reserve winners bitch) and BPIB (best puppy in breed) with competition. I had to giggle when a judge on his first walk down the line up of dogs, stepped in front of Gypsy, looked at her and said "WOW".
Saskatoon Working and Herding Dog Association Working and Herding Specialty May 2, 2015
Gypsy on her second day of showing, after going in the ring that morning for the all breed show, puppy group and a sweepstakes class, despite being a tired puppy entered the ring that afternoon for the Working and Herding specialty. After 5 separate times in the ring for the specialty Gypsy and I were awarded WB (winners bitch) and BOW (best of winners), BPIG (best puppy in the working group) and BPISS (best puppy in the specialty show) by Judge Corinne Walker who was an absolute pleasure to show to, win or lose.
I was very proud of how Gypsy showed for me. There was nothing like nailing the free stack to hear the cheers and support of friends ringside. There were many smiles, hugs and happy tears as we were supported by all the friends who shared in our wins that afternoon. A first for me that I shall never forget.
Gypsy is now CKC pointed (Canadian Kennel Club).
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NACA Dog Show, May 5th thru 8th ,2015 Edmonton, Alberta
Gypsy's second show at 7 months, her first outdoor show proved to be a rewarding weekend. Gypsy was BP in breed all four days.
On Friday May 5th Gypsy earned another two points going BOW (Best of Winners).
Later that day Gypsy was given a Puppy Group Third by Judge Nancy Tibben, who was very complimentary of my young girl.
Monday May 8th, Gypsy went WB (Winners Bitch) for one more point, Judge Susan Ross Godek.
The judge gave me several compliments that day, including in the Puppy Group ring where Mrs. Godek indicated that she wished she had one more ribbon to place Gypsy in her final lineup and that she would love to see Gypsy when mature.
Gypsy finished the weekend with another 3 points, including a two point win.
Gypsy is now halfway to her CKC Championship at 7 months of age in two weekends of showing.
Gypsy's second show at 7 months, her first outdoor show proved to be a rewarding weekend. Gypsy was BP in breed all four days.
On Friday May 5th Gypsy earned another two points going BOW (Best of Winners).
Later that day Gypsy was given a Puppy Group Third by Judge Nancy Tibben, who was very complimentary of my young girl.
Monday May 8th, Gypsy went WB (Winners Bitch) for one more point, Judge Susan Ross Godek.
The judge gave me several compliments that day, including in the Puppy Group ring where Mrs. Godek indicated that she wished she had one more ribbon to place Gypsy in her final lineup and that she would love to see Gypsy when mature.
Gypsy finished the weekend with another 3 points, including a two point win.
Gypsy is now halfway to her CKC Championship at 7 months of age in two weekends of showing.
Above and below on the left, 7 months old second show taking a puppy group third. Below Right, Gypsy's first day ever shown, just 6 months in the ring.
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Lakeland Kennel Club Dog Show, July 3rd thru 5th ,2015 Cold Lake, Alberta
Gypsy was awarded WB (Winners Bitch) three times, earning another three points towards her CKC Championship.
Friday July 3rd WB under judge Grant Townsend.
Saturday July 4th WB under judge Lynda E Saranchuk. Sunday
July 5th WB under judge Lee Anne Bateman.
Gypsy was awarded WB (Winners Bitch) three times, earning another three points towards her CKC Championship.
Friday July 3rd WB under judge Grant Townsend.
Saturday July 4th WB under judge Lynda E Saranchuk. Sunday
July 5th WB under judge Lee Anne Bateman.
Battle River Dog Show, October 23rd thru 25th, 2015 Camrose, Alberta
Friday October 23rd Gypsy earned another two points going WB (Winners Bitch), BOW (Best of Winners) and BP (Best Puppy in Breed) under judge Michael Lanctot from a decent sized entry of class dogs.
Sunday October 25th Gypsy was chosen RWB (Reserve Winners Bitch) under judge Patricia Lanctot. Mrs. Lanctot was quite complimentary but would have liked to see more weight on Gypsy, understandably so at this time, as Gypsy is very lean from growing so quickly and being such an active busy girl. Gypsy now has 9 points towards her CKC Championship and needs one more point.
Friday October 23rd Gypsy earned another two points going WB (Winners Bitch), BOW (Best of Winners) and BP (Best Puppy in Breed) under judge Michael Lanctot from a decent sized entry of class dogs.
Sunday October 25th Gypsy was chosen RWB (Reserve Winners Bitch) under judge Patricia Lanctot. Mrs. Lanctot was quite complimentary but would have liked to see more weight on Gypsy, understandably so at this time, as Gypsy is very lean from growing so quickly and being such an active busy girl. Gypsy now has 9 points towards her CKC Championship and needs one more point.
Red Deer & District Kennel Club Dog Show, November 6th thru 8th, 2015 Red Deer, Alberta
Sunday November 8th, 2015, Gypsy won the Bred By Exhibitor Bitches class and went RWB under judge Sharon Derrick from large sized entry of class bitches.
Sunday November 8th, 2015, Gypsy won the Bred By Exhibitor Bitches class and went RWB under judge Sharon Derrick from large sized entry of class bitches.
Battle River Dog Show, March 25th thru 27th, 2016 Camrose, Alberta
Friday March 25th Gypsy earned her last needed championship point from the Bred By Exhibitor class going WB (Winners Bitch) under judge Laura Thompson.
Gypsy is now a Canadian Champion!
Kamloops, BC, September 2nd thru 4th, 2016
On Friday Gypsy goes BOB and is now over halfway to earning her GCH with a breed win. I am hoping we can earn the remaining points she needs this fall.
Friday March 25th Gypsy earned her last needed championship point from the Bred By Exhibitor class going WB (Winners Bitch) under judge Laura Thompson.
Gypsy is now a Canadian Champion!
Kamloops, BC, September 2nd thru 4th, 2016
On Friday Gypsy goes BOB and is now over halfway to earning her GCH with a breed win. I am hoping we can earn the remaining points she needs this fall.
Red Deer and District Kennel Club, November 4th, 2016
Gypsy was awarded select bitch to finish earning her Canadian Grand Championship. Thank you to judge Cheryl Paterson.
Judge Cheryl Paterson pulled Gypsy along with another lovely bitch for careful consideration for the breed win. The breed win was given to the other bitch whom Cheryl also awarded RBIS that day. It was a compliment after the other bitch was awarded a RBIS by Cheryl to know the judge had considered both of our girls so carefully earlier that day before making her choice.
Gypsy is now a Canadian Grand Champion!
Battle River Dog Show, March 24th thru 26th, 2017 Camrose, Alberta
Gypsy and I earn three qualifying rally novice scores to earn a new Rally Novice Title (RN)
August 2017 - Gypsy was awarded a Versatile Great Dane (VGD) title by the Great Dane Club of Canada.
August 4, 2018 - Great Dane Club of Canada WD National Specialty
Gypsy was awarded BOS (Best of Opposite Sex) and Best Bred By Exhibitor under the respected breeder judge Mimi Tannehill-Kim from a lovely large line up of Great Danes. I am extremely proud of my Gypsy, how well she has matured and shows for me.
Gypsy also received a lovely qualifying score of 96 out of 100 in Rally Novice the evening of August 3, 2018. She would have beat her mother Gracie out for high in trial had I not messed up on sign.
August 2021 - GDCC National Specialty - Breeder Judge Allison Jones
Gypsy along with her son Chesney were awarded Best Brace in Specialty. When Chesney was born with markings almost identical to his mama Gypsy I said one day I would show them as a brace. They did not disappoint me, with only few training sessions beforehand, Chesney intact and Gypsy in standing season, both dogs preformed together beautifully.
June 4, 2022 - NACA Dog Show, Edmonton, Alberta
Gypsy went Best Veteran in Group and got to play in the Best Veteran in Show ring, a first for both of us. Judge Susan Quesnel thanked me for showing Gypsy to her and commented that she could not believe her movement and soundness, especially being a veteran.
Gypsy has not slowed down yet and still remains very active, spry and sound.
June 5, 2022 - Great Dane Club of Canada WD Regional Specialty - Breeder Judge Nancy Simmons
Gypsy at a few months shy of 8 years was awarded Best Veteran in Specialty (BVISS). Gypsy was then awarded with the only Award of Merit (AOM) from the veterans class. This is an honor that made me extremely proud as Gypsy's breeder.
March 2023 - Battle River Dog Show, March 2023, Camrose, Alberta
Gypsy at 8.5 years along with her son Chesney made me incredibly proud. They entered the ring as a beautiful, matched, in sync well moving brace and went BEST BRACE IN SHOW!!!
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Above and below - Gypsy's first weekend out as a special a few months shy of eight years earning BVIG at the All Breed NACA show and BVISS and the only AOM in the GDCC WD Regional specialty. This girl is still very sound, floats effortlessly when moving and remembers how to show.
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Photos above taken by Niome Dubois of Photos by Niome and Lisa Wysminity of Jumpstart Photography.
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First puppy to escape the whelping box at 16 days old.
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Sweet girl Gypsy at 7 weeks. ( Photo Taken by Web Design by Niome)
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Gypsy's first time being stacked at 33 days of age.
Springtime walk, Gypsy just turned five months old, to the right. |
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Gypsy 3 months old below, out for a walk on a warm winter day.
