"Emmy"
is a repeat breeding of Maria and is featured on our homepage.
Emmy was awarded Best of Winners and Best Puppy in Specialty
at the American National Specialty May 19, 2005. Back in
the States in the fall with handler Mandy Carlson, Emmy
completed her American Championship in 2 days winning 3
back-to-back 4 point majors and finishing 2005 in the Top
Ten.
In 2006 Emmy started the year going BISS
at the Metropolitan New York Shih Tzu Fanciers Specialty
and a 1st Award of Merit at the prestigious Westminster
Kennel Club show. Her winning ways continued throughout
2006 including four All Breed Best in Shows, numerous Best
in Specialty Shows, a Number Two Ranking in the breed and
a Top 20 Toy in the United States.
"Emmy" was shown selectively in
2007 again with her friend and handler Mandy Carlson and
started with another All Breed Best in Show under judge
Jackie Stacey at the South Arkansas Kennel Club in February.
She followed this up with a second BIS. Emmy was retired
from the show ring with an Award of Merit at the ASTC National
in May. Congratulations to co-owner and friend Melissa Gonzales
who supported Emmy during her show career. Emmy is now retired
and has had her first litter on October 1, 2007 sired by
Carol Randle's Top Sire "Sean" BIS BISS Am Can
Ch Symarun's Rootin Tootin Cowboy ROM. They produced a litter
of 2 Boys and 2 Girls. Click
this link to see photos of the litter.