04/09/2024
It has been quite a ride for Meriwether and it is about time I recorded some info about Meriwether’s show career here on Facebook.
Meriwether was sired by CH. Spivey’s Silver Solid (Sherm), bred by Ray J Spivey III. Her mother is Reingold Flight of Fancy (Greta). This was Greta's first litter. There were six puppies in the litter and she was named after one of the fairy godmothers in the Disney movie, “Sleeping Beauty”. Meriwether was born November 18, 2022. Meriwether’s AKC registered name is Reingold Something About Meri. I showed Meri in just a few shows last summer. I didn’t enter her in any shows this year until the St. Paul/Minneapolis Bulldog Club shows in July.
Meriwether received Reserve Winners Bitch under breeder judge Sharon D***s. On July 21st, 2024 under breeder-judge Jan Lewis she went Winners Bitch. (photos taken by professional photographer Katylin Winkels are shown below).
Since I was unable to go to the Amana shows myself, good friend Karen Zimny offered to take Meriwether to the Amana cluster for me. Karen and her husband, Chris Osterloh had their own dogs to show (Pantheon Bulldogs), but did a great job showing Meriwether for me. Thanks to Karen and Chris, Meriwether did the following:
On Friday, Meriwether received Winners Bitch for a 4-point major under breeder-judge Sara Black at the BCA Division VI show.
On Sunday morning, she received both Winners Bitch and Best of Winners from breeder-judge Eva Dickey for another 4-point major. To finish off the weekend, she went Winners Bitch again at the Cedar Rapids Kennel Association’s all-breed show for yet another major.
Three specialty show wins almost in a row and 3 majors (probably 4 points, but I am waiting for AKC verification on this) in one weekend -- that was a first for me! Thanks again, Karen and Chris…this would not have happened without you! 🥰
