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Congratulations to FLYNN for taking the ultimate prize at Westminster 2018! Only the second Bichon Frise to achieve Best In Show since JR did it in 2001. Also, special congratulations to his breeders, Lorrie Carlton and Larry Letsche for their …

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Today we learned that another long time Bichon Frise fancier/breeder/exhibitor has left us. Ed Fair passed away of a ruptured aortic aneurism. He was 83. Ed had been a long time exhibitor in the dog show world starting out with …

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Congratulations to SKY, the newest Hollyhock Bichon to attain his Champion title. Hollyhock Skywalker “Sky” was awarded his first major the first day he went in the show ring at 10 months old. He came home 3 months later finishing …

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Barbara Chappell, a long time Bichon Frise fancier and frequent exhibior, passed away today of heart failure. She was 89 years old. Coming west from New England in the early 50’s, Barbara started her show days handling her own standard …

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BLADE BLADE CH Shira Yuri’s Samurai Sword ‘Blade’ won 4 majors at the Palm Springs shows in January. His littermate Shira Yuri’s Gardenia Kimono ‘Dena’ won 2- 4 pt majors at the same event. At the Long Beach shows Dena …

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Today we share the sad news that Bill Johnston, a long time BFCSD and BFCA member, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 of heart failure. He was 67. Bill and his longtime companion Sandy Phillips have been members of the …

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In addition to CH Shira Yuri’s Samurai Sword getting an AOM at AKC National, his littermate also got an award. Shira Yuri’s Gardenia Kimono (Dena) took WB and a 3 point major. What a way to end 2017!

Congratulations to George and Janet!! “Our Bichon Frises CH Shira Yuri’s Samurai Sword (Blade) won an Award of Merit at AKC National in Orlando Fl today.  In 2013 Blade’s sire GCHS Shira Yuri’s Great White (Jaws) also won and Award of …

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  Willow G4 win photo from Lompoc show July 20, 2017. She is now Grand Champion Gold.                                 GCHG Shira Yuri’s The Lady Willow By Ikon. …

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Willow was awarded 2 G4’s at the Durango Kennel Club shows May 18 and May 20. Willow is now the top Bichon Bitch for grand champion points won in 2017. She is number three in the overall rankings with 139 points. Only Flynn and Gabriel …

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                    Another nice day near the beach, Summerfest was 3 days of shows in Camarillo, California.  Hollyhock’s Lucie (Hollyhock My Heart Stood Still) took the majors all 3 days and is …

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It was a nice weekend at the beach with Wilson Ramirez taking home 2 new champions with his boy Rocko and his girl Star! It was a nice turnout by the San Diego club creating major opportunities for both the …

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                    The BFCSD’s annual Garden Party and Rescue Raffle was held at the Saturday show where we did a supported entry.  The weather was HOT but the gathering was in well …

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4/29/17 (Saturday)   BOS   GCHS SHIRA YURI’S THE LADY WILLOW BY IKON RWB   TRES JOLIE BANANNNA SAVANNAH   Participated SHIRA YURI’S SCARLET ROSE BIJONE’S BEAUJOLAIS FANCY THAT BEAUJOLAIS’S SWEET TEMPTATTION    4/30/17 (Sunday)   BOB   GCHS SHIRA …

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Ford McFarlane, long time BFCSD and BFCA member, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 as the result of complications of gall bladder surgery. He was 77. Ford was …

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