Karnovanda Kennels, AKC Reg.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas!
- from Judy, myself and all the dogs. ♥️

12/23/2023

Karnovanda’s Power Puff Girl - “Bubbles”
Bubbles is the sister to Nelson and Bell. They are out of Beep (Ch. Karnovanda’s To Beep Or Not To Beep) x Johnny (Ch. Karnovanda’s Johnny Bravo)

12/22/2023

Karnovanda’s The Highwayman “Nelson”
We are busy getting the website and page updated. Here’s one of our 2 yr olds, Nelson. He has a sister Bell and Bubbles which I’ll also be posting.

10/01/2023

Manny, Ch. Karnovanda’s The Sandman, finished his championship in St Clair county a few weekends ago. Many thanks to Gretchen and Tim Conradt for showing him. Manny is out of Ch. Karnovanda’s Fairy Dust (Fay) and sired by Ch. Karnovanda’s The Night Watchman (Night) and owned and loved by Betty Jo Buck.

02/08/2023

Here’s a short article from Showsight magazine on Judy!

https://showsightmagazine.com/judith-m-russell-akc-breeder-of-the-year-2022/?fbclid=IwAR03Ih_4bE1iLTgudbqv1XLiqcuQ3DAWbNcChKuTizlSJ_KtGaX3rC9mi1Y

Interview with 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year, Judith M Russell of Karnovanda Kennels, Reg. Siberian Huskies.

01/26/2023

I’m behind on posting these. In mid November in Kalamazoo Nelson, handled by our assistant Sarah (yes there are two Sarah’s now 🙂) went Best of Winners and on to Best of Breed from the classes and then on to a Group 4!

01/26/2023

At the beginning of December we also showed Johnny at the Ingham County and Saginaw Valley Kennel clubs, and Johnny was Winners Dog both days!

12/27/2022

It took me about 5 months to be able to return to showing dogs after my knee replacement but I can honestly say I’m happy to be back and the knee is feeling pretty darn good at this point and only getting better.
This is our newly finished champion, Caroline, Karnovanda’s Sweet Caroline of Kilvei who is co bred by our good friend Sheila Goffe. Special thanks to Laura King, We day Rollins and Kim Alsbury for helping show her the last weekend while I stayed on Johnny.

12/19/2022

A few words from Judy-

Rarely do breeders receive special recognition as we are receiving tonight. I am sure that we all share the surprise and honor at being recognized by AKC as Breeder of the Year in each Group.

I offer each of them my congratulations on their achievements and nomination, as I am honored to be included in their ranks.

I thank the AKC for this humbling award.

- Judy Russell

12/19/2022

So wow, what a night for Judy and I.
Link to full bio in comments.

11/30/2022

In response to the congratulatory messages she has received upon being named AKC’s Breeder of the Year for the Working Group, Judy asked that I post this on her behalf:

I would like to thank everyone for their congratulations. I am attempting to acknowledge all of you individually.

I would also like to give credit to the many people with whom I have worked over these 60 plus years.

To my ex-husband Joel, who helped set the stage for over ten years. Thank you.

To my three children, Andrea, Natalie and Ethan, who grew up in the world of dog shows, sled dog driving, junior handling, and 4-H. Thank you.

To Sarah Hubbach, my assistant and now partner. Thank you.

To Betty Jo Buck, Lee Cera, Barb Horsey, Alex Kiryk, Donna Beckman. Ric Wee, and Sheila Goffe. You are the best friends. Thank you.

There are many other people who have been part of this journey. Without all of you this would not have been possible.

To Lenore Demin, Kendra Ireton, Brenda Valletta, Karen Morin, Sue Maggio, Julia Rylander, Maryl Foster, Cyndi Gottschalk, Beth and Matthew Crooks, Katherine Gardner, John and Kathy Regan, Vickie Cerasaro, Sarah Kujawa, Marc Ralsky and Correen Pacht, Angela and Shane Clifton, Nadja and Jorge Roebin, Helen Hamilton (RIP), Tom Oelscalager (RIP) Brenda Reeves (RIP), Bruce and Joanne Barnes, Delbert Thacker, John Martin, Shannon Strewler, Patricia Abadie, and all of the wonderful pet puppy buyers. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Judy

11/28/2022

We are excited and honored to announce that Judy has won the AKC Working Group Breeder of the Year!

The American Kennel Club 2022 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees Announced

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2022 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees.

“It is our pleasure to honor these knowledgeable and respected breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “The individuals have made significant contributions to the sport and to ensuring the healthy future of their breeds. Dogs bearing the honorees’ kennel names are a testament to their excellent and responsible breeding programs.” Read more: http://caninechronicle.com/?p=252427

08/07/2022

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. But a lot has gone on since then. I’m currently recovering from a total knee replacement that I had done in June. But in May Karnovanda’s Johnny Bravo was Winners Dog and Reserve Winners dog at the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Detroit Specialty Shows on May 1st.

04/19/2022

One of my favorite things to do is give baby puppies their first taste of solid food. They also get their first de-worming at this point as well. We start them off on 80/20 hamburger. It takes only a few minutes to realize this is delicious!! 🥰 Hope you enjoy the video.

02/03/2022

Karnovanda’s Polar Drift - Drifter
Drifter is all grown up! Here he is at 18 months. Such a handsome, yet silly boy. It’s impossible to be mad at him as I usually end up laughing at his antics.

01/21/2022

Karnovanda’s The Roadrunner
Roadie is all grown up now! Son of Wylene and Henley, Roadie is as sweet as they come. Roadie lives with our friend Betty Jo in Indiana with his sister Beep. I got an opportunity to take some photos of him while we were all at a dog show together.
I know I haven’t been posting much but it doesn’t mean we haven’t been showing or I haven’t been taking pictures. I have lots to post in the near future. Stay tuned.

06/23/2021

Karnovanda’s Johnny Bravo
Some of you can probably remember the photos I posted of Johnny this winter leaping in the air. Well I finally caught him on two videos catching some air. Here’s the first one (for some reason I can’t upload two together 🤷🏼‍♀️)

06/22/2021

Found a few baby pictures of Drifter and Wilhelmina. So adorable! 🥰
Karnovanda’s Wilhelmina Woolf
Karnovanda’s Polar Drift

06/20/2021

Ch. Karnovanda’s Night Flyer
At the beginning of May we were finally able to go to our first dog show of 2021! Michigan is back open and it was wonderful to see friends we haven’t seen in a year! Our first show was the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Detroit Specialties that was held in conjunction with some all breed shows in Chesaning, MI.
Flyer (Karnovanda’s Night Flyer) picked up two majors on Saturday in back to back specialty shows under judges Jim Taylor and Anne Marie Taylor. Flyer went on to pick up his fourth major in Kalamazoo a few weeks later which successfully completed his championship!
Flyer is such a sweet and gentle dog. In the year off from Covid he’s really grown and blossomed into a lovely dog. Way to go Flyer!

04/29/2021

Just added Cinder and Miska to the pets page. Thanks for the info, Patricia. https://www.karnovandakennels.com/pets/cindermiska/

04/25/2021

Just added some photos of Karnovanda's Nightshade (Shady) to the website:
https://www.karnovandakennels.com/albumsh/girlalbums/photosShady/

03/13/2021

Finally found that lost camera card! Here’s the last of the Drifter, Wilhelmina and DiDi
©2021 Sarah Hubbach / Karnovanda Kennels, Reg.

02/22/2021

A photo drop of Drifter, Wilhelmina and DiDi.
I had some more to post but I’ve misplaced my camera card which is quite distressing. Hopefully I can find it soon. In the meantime ... I think the last time I posted these three was back in early December. Well they’ve grown, as all puppies do. ☺️
Their registered names are
Karnovanda’s Polar Drift
Karnovanda’s Wilhelmina Woolf
Karnovanda’s Madidi

©2021 Sarah Hubbach / Karnovanda Kennels, Reg.

02/09/2021

Well it was Flyer’s turn for a photo shoot. I think it’s been about a year since I’ve taken any pictures of him. He’s maturing so nicely. He’s quite the ham and watched me, watching him and taking his picture. Almost as if he was making sure I was capturing the action.
“Are you capturing the action Sarah?”
“Yeah buddy, I’m getting it. Keep it up! I’m loving what I’m getting!”
Last pic is a blooper- last minute turn out before colliding with me 😂

02/06/2021

A couple of miscellaneous photos from last weekend.
Ch Karnovanda’s Virginia Woolf & Karnovanda’s Eiriana Rowan

02/05/2021

Shady and Albert. - Let’s play!!!
©2021 Sarah Hubbach / Karnovanda Kennels, Reg.

02/05/2021

Going to be two posts of Shady and Albert playing in order. Albert trying to keep up with these wild young kids. 😂

02/05/2021

Ch. Karnovanda’s Albert the Bear
He’s lightened up in the face a lot as he’s gotten older. He’s pictured here at 7 yrs old.

02/05/2021

Karnovanda’s Johnny Bravo
Johnny is enjoying the big yard and fresh snow. Here’s a dozen or so pictures of him leaping and bounding around the yard. He’s such a goof and really seems to be aware of the camera.

02/03/2021

I ran across these pictures of baby Albert the other day! Wasnt he cute?! Honestly he still is. ☺️
Ch. Karnovanda’s Albert the Bear
©2021 Sarah Hubbach / Karnovanda Kennels, Reg.