"Benson", who is more often called "Boo" than Benson, came to live with Lorette at 8 months of age and she has since done all of his training, conditioning and handling - they took a 4 year break and did some agility training but after their history creating achievements in the conformation ring, decided to come back and have some fun this time around!
Lorette and Benson began making breed history in June 2006 when they went out and won their first Best In Show - Benson was only the 2nd Havanese in Canada to achieve this honor and even more of an honor, was the first to be owner handled to the win! Thank you Mr Rick Glendinning!
On August 5, 2007 "Benson" created breed history for the 2nd time - he and Lorette attended the Canadian National Specialty in Calgary, AB and came home with the Best of Breed in National Specialty Show win! Thank you to Mr. Carlos Fernandez-Renau (Spain) for this very exciting and most prestigous win!
Right after the National Lorette took him and had all of his health testing while in Calgary - results are posted below, then Benson and Lorette took a break from the show ring, relaxed for a little while and then went and played in agility. Benson loved it but like any true show dog he missed the attention received in the show ring, so Lorette agreed that it was time to go back.
May 7, 2011 Mr Thomas Alexander has also added his name to this history making little black and white boy by awarding him his second Best in Show win! This was awarded on our very first day back in the ring - what a welcome back!
We aren't sure where this year will take us, but this time around we are going to do it our way, the right way - the fun way! Thank you so much for all the support and advice offered to us from our true & real friends - we are so lucky to have you in our lives, always watching our backs - this ride is going to be great!
Benson and Lorette attended the Helena, Montana shows in September 2011 and were awarded 2 Best of Breed/Best of Winners from the Open Male class as well as 1 BOS/WD. Unfortunately for us there was not enough competiotion to garner us more than 1 point - but it's a start and we look forward to heading back to the United States soon!
CKC # PW007776 / AKC # TR70980501
CERF (eyes): Normal
Thhyroid: OFA Normal, TgAA Negative
Hips: OFA Good
Elbows: OFA Normal
Patellas: OFA Normal - Practitioner
Cardiac (heart): OFA Normal - Specialist
BAER (ears): OFA Normal, both ears
Height: 10 1/2"
Weight: 12 lbs