I feel so blessed to have a wonderful family and fabulous friends, that really are family to me. Our youngest child graduated from High School with honors, got a job, and joined his older brother in college. It is a joy to watch your children grow up and become adults you are proud of.
There were times in 2012, that I don't know what I would have done without the special friends I have in my life. You all know who you are! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there, always!
The dog show ring provided an exciting adventure once again as Dreamer, GCH CH Bellatak McDreamy, continued to rein in the ring.
Dreamer retires from active competition in December 2012, as the Top Winning Havanese in Breed History!! That is accomplished due to the fact that he holds the record for the most All-Breed Best In Show (BIS) wins. Dreamer was the 1st Havanese to earn the Platinum Grand Champion status and held that honor alone for many months. He was the nation's #1 All Breed Havanese for 2010, 2011, and 2012. Bellatak Havanese holds the record for the most Specialty wins for any Havanese and also holds the record for the most Toy Group wins by a Havanese. Dreamer retired with 41 Group 1 wins, and his half sister Vallee is 2nd in the breed history with 34 Group 1 wins in just 2 1/2 years. Bellatak Havanese holds the record for the most BIS wins by a Havanese and by a Breeder. Could I be more proud and honored? Possibly, but those records are yet to come, as now I am enjoying the accomplishments of these 2 AWESOME Havanese and the Bellatak Team!!!
Thank you so much John Oakes, Carole Shea, Jane Samson & David Murray for your steadfast support and friendship. We have enjoyed one heck-of-a-ride together. Vallee (CH Bellatak My Funny Valentine) was first, then Dreamer and between these two GREAT examples of the breed, as a team, we have broken and/or made Havanese records!!! It is something I am very proud of.
