The Celebration of the Siberian Husky

Rocky Mountain Siberian Husky Club Specialty 2010

 by Susan Lavin, Show Chair 

Once again, on a beautiful Rocky Mountain spring weekend, Siberian Husky fanciers gathered in the Mile High City for a fun filled weekend.

Special guests included the SHCA Officers and Board of Directors who conducted their Spring In-Person meeting on Sunday following the specialty events.

The show site we used since 2002 closed unexpectedly about five months prior to our show (EEK!!!).  They had been SO GOOD to work with over the past 8 years.  However, we were able to find a new venue for our show – the Crowne Plaza, Denver International Airport.  This was an excellent facility for the 22st Specialty Show, 14th Obedience Trial, 2^nd Rally Trial, 10th Puppy Sweepstakes, and 3rd Veteran Sweepstakes of the Rocky Mountain Siberian Husky Club, Inc.  Everyone and their dogs had a wonderful time. 

The many members of the Rocky Mountain Siberian Husky Club once again put forth a great effort to make sure our friends enjoyed their weekend. 

The trophy table was filled with handmade wooden plaques and boxes by George Hummel. 

The festivities began on Friday afternoon with the Obedience and Rally Trials.  Pat Maynard judged a class of 9 obedience entries – INCLUDING one brace (how fun!).  Our Rally Trial had 4 entries, two of which qualified (both from Rally Novice). 

Following the Obedience and RallyTrials was the Sweepstakes.  Mr. Terry Sigler evaluated a nice group of puppies, junior dogs and veterans. 

Hospitality featured a tasty taco bar on Friday night.  It was a great time to meet people and renew old acquaintances. 

On Saturday morning we started with the National Anthem sung by Gail Tench.  Judging began with Junior Showmanship, judged by Mr. Ron Horn.  Twelve Juniors were entered! 

Regular breed judging began immediately following Junior Showmanship with breeder judge Ms. Julia Rylander.  Results of each class are available on the club's website:  www.rmshc.org. 

The happiest dogs were no doubt the 19 Veterans which with sparkling eyes and wagging tails remembered careers gone by.  Each of them was honored with an oval hand carved plaque.  First place winners continued into the Breed ring. 

At the conclusion of Breed judging, five brace entries and one team entry entertained the crowd.  What a joy to see the handlers have such fun at the end of a long day! 

The Celebration of the Siberian Husky ended with a Parade of 14 titleholders entering and circling the ring, beginning with the youngest, whelped in 2007 and ending with the oldest, whelped in 1996.  Each received a personalized rosette and basked in the glory of the applause. 

The after show dinner was chaired by Kandy Tigerman and Mona Hirniesen and was followed by an auction, featuring guest auctioneer Shawn Sparks. Other fund-raising events throughout the weekend included a Chinese auction and a silent auction. 

We are deeply appreciative of the support Siberian fanciers continue to give our specialty.  The Northern California Siberian Husky Club will host its specialty in 2011 and the RMSHC will be back in 2012.  We hope to see you there!

RMSHC 2010 - Best of Breed
CH Kadian’s Cold Fusion
Owners: Sheri Wright & Doug Jones
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Sheri Wright, co-owner Doug Jones, and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010- Best of Opposite Sex
CH Oshvah’s the Devil Made Me Do It (from Veteran Bitch)
Owners: Mary & Don Uhlir
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Mary Uhlir and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Award of Merit
(from Veteran Bitch)
CH Kayenta’s Anasazi Kiva
Owners: Kendra Ireton & Lenore Demmin
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, handler Kaitlyn Warren, and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Award of Merit
CH Kayenta’s Sacred Spirit
Owners: Lenore Demmin & Kendra Ireton
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Lenore Demmin and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Winners Dog
Takhari’s Acquire the Fire at Winter Haven
Owners: Susan Malmstrom & Shanan Streweler
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Susan Malmstrom and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Winners Bitch/Best of Winners
Bralin’s Never Say Goodbye
Owners: Sheri Wright & Doug Jones.  Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Sheri Wright, co-owner Doug Jones, and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Reserve Winners Dog — Spartan’sTwilight Eclipse
Owner: Belinda Yager
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, handler Kelli Martin and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Reserve Winners Bitch — Iceberg’s Apache Cinder
(also Best Sled Dog)
Owner: Chuck & Cheri Cubbison
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Cheri Cubbison and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks


RMSHC 2010 - Best Brace
CH Sno-Magic’s Smokin’ Gun SD
Owners: Mike & Susan Lavin & Cheri Cubbison
Iceberg’s Monarch Pass SD
Owners: Chuck & Cheri Cubbison & Susan Lavin
Shown with judge Julia Rylander, owner/handler Susan Lavin and trophy presenter Krissie Deeks



RMSHC 2010 - Best Junior Handler
Savannah Householder
Shown with judge Ron Horn and CH Kanza’s Fiery Red Sunset


RMSHC 2010 - Best in Puppy Sweeps — Takhari’s Acquire the Fire at Winter Haven
Owners: Susan Malmstrom & Shanan Streweler
Shown with judge Terry Sigler, owner/handler Susan Malmstrom and Sweepstakes Chair Howard Hinsey


RMSHC 2010 - Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweeps
Iceberg’s Apache Cinder
Owner: Chuck & Cheri Cubbison
Shown with judge Terry Sigler, owner/handler Cheri Cubbison and Sweepstakes Chair Howard Hinsey

If you have any other questions you can contact the Show Chair at  Susan_Lavin@rmshc.org