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TWENTY INVITATIONAL – November 13, 2006 – We'll begin
our review of the 2006 GDCA National Specialty right at the top — the Top
Twenty Invitational. This black-tie event
honors the country's top winning Great Dane champions from the previous
show year. It provides us with a rare opportunity
to view, at close range, many of the nation's very finest Great Danes, along
with their expert handlers. It's the place to see, and be seen!
Pictured above is the the Top Twenty panel of judges. The judges are standing in front of their stewards. From left to right they are: Breeder Judge Tootie Longo,
who bought her first Great Dane puppy in 1969, as a pet. Tootie and her husband,
Joe, went on to make major contributions to the breed via their stellar breeding
program and through their active support of the Great Dane Club of America. If
you are "in
the know" about Danes, then you know about the Longos! Behind Ms. Longo
stands steward Mike Carvan. Handler Judge Doug Toomey, who bought his first Great Dane in 1966. After serving in Vietnam as a member of the K-9 Corps, handling sentry dogs, Mr. Toomey became interested in professional dog handling and received his AKC handler's license in 1972. He is well-known for his skillful handling, plus he has bred over 40 Dane champions. Behind him stands his ring steward, Barbara Grote. And now for a peek at the audience...
I'll be showing more audience shots as we go along (because I think they are fun) but now let's view some of the Top Twenty champions, beginning with... — TINA —
— WOODY —
BISS CH Marksman's Navaho Dreamcatcher (CH Paquestone Zaniri's Navajo x CH Danesmore Diamond Cameo) Breeders: Heather Budd, Debbie Lileikis, Anne Stewart Owners: Walt & Debbie Lileikis
POKER
BIS BISS CH GMJ's The Five Card Stud (CH Sasdania's Passion Tristan x GMJ's The Sweet Smell of Success) Breeder: Gina M. Jaeblon Owners: Gina M. Jaeblon, Don & Betty Lou Wood Handler: Mike Szabo
— CHANCE —
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