Sondra Dankberg Dog Handling

08/28/2024

☀️☀️☀️ SANTA BARBARA ☀️☀️☀️
☀️☀️☀️ BASENJI SPECIALTY ☀️☀️☀️

A couple of videos of Juraina at the Santa Barbara Basenji Specialty on Sunday. She was awarded RWB to a major.

08/26/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️ SANTA BARBARA ⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️ BASENJI SPECIALTY ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Juraina (Bushbabies Delightful Juraina) was RWB to a major at the Basenji Specialty under Norwegian judge Arne Foss. I love how effortlessly she moves around the ring. Feeling honored that a Basenji trusted me.

Owned by Lori Jean Baxter

08/25/2024

BASENJI SPECIALTY
OPEN CLASS
SANTA BARBARA

Juraina (Bushbabies Delightful Juraina) wins the Open class.

08/25/2024

🐕 🐕🐕 BASENJI SPECIALTY 🐕🐕🐕
☀️☀️☀️ SANTA BARBARA ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Juraina (Bushbabies Delightful Juraina) won the Open class at the Santa Barbara Basenji Specialty with competition. This is only my second weekend of showing her.

Unfortunately she got extremely spooked in the winners ring when she stepped on a sharp piece of plastic that was left in the ring. Canadian judge Frank Kane was patient to let her pull it together but I think that blew it.

She was RWB yesterday under Canadian judge Darle Heck.

Owned a loved by Lori Jean Baxter

08/12/2024

IABCA - BASENJI - JURAINA

Got the photo taken by the official photographer from the IABCA show.

Juraina (Bushbabies Delightful Juraina) was BOB x 3, GOLD group winner and SILVER group placer. She also got second place in the end competition among all of the grand champions.

Owned and loved by Lori Jean Baxter

07/14/2024

07/14/2024

So proud of my 18 month old puppies Blue and Norma. They did an agility workshop and fun run. This is their only second time on a full field! They never had any formal lessons other than the Zoom Room. They did two rounds of jumpers and standard - optional runs without weaves, teeter or table.

07/12/2024

IABCA - AMERICAN ESKIMO - BLUE+NORMA

🥇🥈INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🥈🥇

Blue (GCH Klondyke’s London Blue BCAT) and Norma (Klondyke’s Ice Crystals BCAT) achieved their international champion titles at the IABCA shows.

Blue also got:
GOLD group wins in Bred-by x 2
SILVER group placement in Bred-by
GOLD group win
SILVER group placement

It was really nice having Amanda back from UCLA to help me show our dogs and spend time together.

07/11/2024

IABCA - ROUGH COLLIE - MATTEO

Matteo (Corjalin’s Keeper of the Stars) is growing up and 18 months old now. He was such a good boy at the International Show in scorching Ontario, CA. He can now add International Champion to his name with wonderful reviews about his head from all of the judges. A Collie head is one of the most important features in the standard.

A few photos from the show. I think Matteo was enjoying his fluffing and primping. 😊

CH Fantasy’s Fortune Maker x GCHS Corjalin’s Light of a Thousand Stars

Bred by Linda Lee and Theresa Ballantyne
Owned and loved by Laura Ciha

07/11/2024

IABCA - BASENJI - JURAINA

It was a very hot weekend in Ontario, CA. It was fun showing off this quiet girl at the International Show. She’s a good little mover. I randomly met her owner Lori Jean Baxter at the show.

Juraina (Bushbabies Delightful Juraina) was BOB x 3, GOLD group winner and SILVER group placer. She also got second place in the end competition among all of the grand champions.

06/29/2024

💎💎💎 BCAT 💎💎💎
💎💎💎 💗 NORMA 💗 💎💎💎

Got some specials items in the mail! Official AKC certificates for BCAT, and win photo. Norma’s first title.

Norma (Klondyke’s Ice Crystals BCAT) was BOS at the Mission Shows over two champion girls but still no major. In the meantime she is having fun doing FCAT and agility. We didn’t make it over to the farm dog in time.

Bred by Sondra Dankberg & Amanda Dankberg

06/29/2024

💎💎💎 GRAND CHAMPION 💎💎💎
💎💎💎 BCAT 💎💎💎
💎💎💎 💗 BLUE 💗 💎💎💎
💎💎💎 #8 Breed Ranking 💎💎💎

Got some specials items in the mail! Official AKC certificates for Grand Championship and BCAT, and win photo.

He just finished his championship in March at the AEDCA Specialties and now finished his Grand Championship at the Mission shows in May at 17 months old.

Blue (GCH Klondyke's London Blue BCAT) is such a sweet and innocent boy. He always has a look of wonder, playfulness and happiness on his face.

After much reflection I wanted to add a HUGE thank you to the village who got him there. All of the folks who brought him back in the ring and showed him throughout. This would not have been possible without ALL of you!!

Bred by Sondra Dankberg & Amanda Dankberg

06/21/2024

🔱 Neptune (GCHB PITERNYUF DEEP PURPLE CGC FDC TKN) at the Bahía Sur shows

06/21/2024

💗 🔱 BEST OF BREED - NEPTUNE 🔱 💗

I had the privilege to be a stand-in handler and show off this handsome gentle boy for a weekend at the Bahia Sur shows.

Neptune (GCHB PITERNYUF DEEP PURPLE CGC FDC TKN) was BOB for grand champion points under judges Jay Richardson and Judith Brown.

It was quite hot and he gave it his all in the breed and group rings. Felt great to be back in the working group with a Landseer Newfoundland again! ❤️

Owned and extremely loved by Teresa Gordon.

06/10/2024

Showsight article: First Impressions – Dressing for Success & Professionalism (Does It Matter?)
Walter J. Sommerfelt
May 14, 2023

https://showsightmagazine.com/first-impressions-dressing-for-success-professionalism-does-it-matter/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3cemcb7VG59j_XtzfYcyF39N89SP7lPMVhSxcxoYAjFadwqlOeMeXTMeY_aem_AUNP_2EdMEoY07jO4BVW2ehTkPHTGNk8IEacR8khIUhUkX14sHewZYjp3mLq4UwTlTFjw2-51kjtxDiu3YPikRl4

Making a Lasting Impression: The Power of First Impressions, Dressing for Success, and Professionalism in the Dog Show World.

05/29/2024

I've just reached 200 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

05/28/2024

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MISSION SHOWS - BLUE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Love this photo of Blue (CH Klondyke’s London Blue) in group on Monday. We skipped the groups Saturday and Sunday to do FCAT.

Blue free stacks so easily. I rarely have to fix a foot. He’s constant smiling!

(Photo by Jeannette Poling)

05/28/2024

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MISSION SHOWS - BETSY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

What a weekend to remember!!

Betsy (CH Chelsea Evening Star CGC) was BOV for a 5 point grand champion major over many specials and quality line up. She then got a group pull down to 6! Huge thank you to judge Peri D Norman for finding her in the line up in both breed and group, plus the wonderful compliments.

Betsy also was SB for a 4 point major and champion defeat under judge Nancy Eilks.

She now has 9 grand champion points, 2 grand champion majors and 2 champion defeats. Only 14 months and first time out as a new champion!!

05/28/2024

🇺🇸🇺🇸MISSION SHOWS - SOPHIE 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Sophie (Chelsea One Silk Stocking) was WB and BOS over specials for a 4 point major in a beautiful line up of Rough Collies. Thank you to foreign judge Edna Gonzales for finding her in the line up.

She was also RWB to a major under judge Nancy Eilks.

05/06/2024

✨✨✨ GROUP 4 - RIVER ✨✨✨

After heavy rain in the morning, the sun came out at Rio Hondo KC show. The early Bouvier show time was all wet furnishings. So glad we stayed for groups.

Multiple Group Winning & Placing “River” (GCHB Land of Pride Canischios River Remonda) was BOB and then was awarded GROUP 4!! Thank you to judge James Taylor for both wins.

OFA health tested and sire of two litters. Already has a champion daughter!

Owned and groomed by Lindell Zieg
Bred by Angelina Long

Thank you Orange Empire Dog Club & Rio Hondo Kennel Club for a friendly show!

04/02/2024

💎💎💎 NEW CHAMPION - BLUE 💎💎💎

It’s official!! I have my FIRST BRED-BY champion!! “Blue” (CH Klondyke’s London Blue) finished his championship at the AEDCA Specialty following the National at the Superstition KC shows. All points from the bred-by class. 14 months old.

I’ve been showing since 2000, but only recently started breeding. I was not “supposed to” keep this boy because I can’t breed him to my girls (his mom and sister). But between having a hard time finding the right home and his sweet temperament, I ended up keeping him. Mr. Big Fluff. ❤️

PRA, PLL and DM CLEAR

03/23/2024

💎💎KLONDYKES LONDON BLUE 💎💎

Thank you Diana Han of Nor Cal Bulldogger for capturing this photo of Blue (CH Klondyke’s London Blue) showing in group.

I love seeing photos when I’m totally in step with the dog. Our front and rear legs parallel to each other.

I have to remind myself not to look so serious!

03/22/2024

I did not write this, but sharing these words of wisdom from Amy Issleib:

I have gone to AKC Dog Shows since 1983. I have shown all over the United States. I have learned over the years some very important things about dogs and people.

Dogs:
1. Any day a different dog can win. Their owner/handler is happy. Congratulate them and let them be happy with their win.

2. If you love your dog, you know in your heart, you are happy you are taking your dog home with you. Regardless of the ribbon color or no ribbon at all. The dog does don’t know the difference if they win or lose, they just enjoyed spending the time with you. Refer to #1.

3. There is always a better dog than yours. No dog is perfect. Show your best, try to hide your dogs faults and emphasize its strengths and sometimes you can beat the better dog. Refer to #1.

4. Sometimes you have the best dog there that day. Do not gloat, but be happy knowing you brought the best, even if it is not their day and they don’t get the ribbon they deserved. Win or lose you know the quality of your dog. Refer to #1.

5. It is always rewarding to have a judge you respect or a breeder you value give you a compliment on your dog. Enjoy the moment and refer #1.

People:
1. There are a lot of experienced dog people out there. Some of them are open and willing to share their experience and knowledge with new people. I have been blessed with knowing many of these people, in various breeds, over the years.

2. There are people that think their dogs are the best, always, and no dog should ever beat theirs. These are the people that do not stay in dogs more than five years and are never very happy.

3. There are people who are jealous of others success and have nothing good to say about the successful people.

4. There are those that show up knowing any dog can win are happy for their wins and for others and just enjoy talking dogs and being around other appreciative dog people.

5. People that are in dogs for a long time focus on type 1 and type 4 people. These are the people that will be in dogs for a long time and enjoy every moment of it.

03/19/2024

Betsy (Chelsea Evening Star) shining in the sun.

03/19/2024

Some videos from Del Sur KC judge Allen Odom. Betsy (Chelsea Evening Star) was WB and BOW. Layla (Chelsea Cover Girl TD CGC) was RW. Layla was brought back in the ring by Bobbie Sevier.

03/19/2024

Beautiful Betsy (Chelsea Evening Star) going WB and BOW at the Del Sur KC show under judge Allen Odom. Photos by Audrey Kobel.

02/11/2024

10/30/2023

River in Herding group at the Riverside KC show