Happy Holidays from all of us here in Groundsniffin Beagles!
James got FCI All Breeds Best Baby Puppy in Show under Hound Specialist Mr. Eric Soti, she also got Baby in Group the next day under Mr. Wolfgang Schintzer.
Nacho is now a Malaysian Champion
Nacho finished his Malaysian title on his 4th show in Malaysia. He finished his title with Runner up Best in Hound Group under breed specialist judge Mr. Myron Arthur, Lwillow Beagles, NSW Australia. We can't thank enough Ms. Felicia Yap and Dr. Jonathan Ng for helping us to attained his 3rd title. Nacho is the first and only Philippine Bred Beagle to have titles in three different country, he is now known as BIS BISS Philippine Hall of Fame, Thailand and Malaysian Champion Groundsniffin Red Dragon.
Our new hopeful
Groundsniffin Rock With You
"James"
Flame's first weekend show in Indonesia
Our first beagle in Indonesia did us proud on her show debut winning Best of Breed and Best in Group in Indonesia's record for biggest entry numbers for beagles. She also got Runner up in Group on the second show. We are very happy and we are hoping Flame will finish her Indonesian title soon. She is now under the care of Mr. Ferdy Wenas and handled professionally by Ms. Novita Darryanto.
Nacho in Malaysia
Nacho is now on his second destination of his Asian tour, he had a great time on his first show getting his first CC and a Runner up Best in Group. We can't thank enough Ms. Felicia Yap, Felsville Beagles and Dr. Jon Ng, Budveron Beagles for loving and showing Nacho for us.
NEW GRAND CHAMPION
We are proud to announce that Blazer is now a Grand Champion. She will now rest at home and will be waiting for her turn for the whelping box next year.
Cookie's first weekend show in Thailand
We are very happy to hear the news from Cookie's first show in Thailand, she got three Best Junior in Group and a Best Junior in Show - Specialty. She also manage to collect two CC and a Reserve Best of Breed and Group over the champion class. We are looking forward for her Thai title. Cookie is owned in partnership with Ms. Sutthiluk Lakkanithiphan, Maitai Beagles and Mr. Aaron Go, Desert Storm Beagles.
Beagle Specialty Show under breeder / judge Mrs. Jenny Egan, South Australia - CC Bitch and Best J
NEW GRAND CHAMPION
Melody is now RBISS Philippine Grand Champion / Australian Champion Orobay Graceful Melody. She got her title like a flash in just her third week with us.
WELCOME MELODY!
We are very proud to announce that in her 9th day in the Philippines, she has achieved her title winning Best of Opposite from the classes.
We are very glad to welcome our newest star, Australian / Philippine Champion Orobay Graceful Melody, we wish to convey our sincere thanks to Ms. Rhonda Telfer for allowing this lovely lady to be part of our family. We wish to make beautiful music together as we enter the show rings.
We are proud to announce that Nacho is now ....
Philippine Hall of Fame / Thailand Champion Groundsniffin Red Dragon
July 19, 2009 - Nacho got his final points to be qualified as Phillipine Show Dog Hall of Fame just after he turned two years old, he is the first and only tan and white to be qualified. We are really proud and happy on what this boy has achieved. He will now rest at home and be back in some specialties in the future. Now he will be a spoiled pet.
2009 Philippine Beagle Pre National and National Specialty Shows
Pre National Specialty Show Runner up Best in Show under Mr. James Black, Victoria, Australia.
Masculine tan and white dog of excellent proportions and of excellent breed type. A classic, balanced head with expressive eyes. Correct long ears. Strong neck with required slight arch, fitting gracefully into shoulders. Excellent front with straight, strong forelegs down to well arched, tight feet. Very good forequarter angulation with strong, level topline. Well ribbed back with correct short loin. Correct underline from prosternum back to flank. Tail/set high and ideal. Very strong and well angulated hindquarters – balanced with fore. Powerful, harmonious movement plus an attitude which enhances his many positive attributes. An excellent example of the breed and a worthy competitor.
Ch Bayhound at Groundsnifin (AUSTRALIA)
National Specialty Show Award of Merit under Mrs. Marion Watson, Sligrachan Beagles, Western Australia
Ch Bayhound at Groundsnifin (AUSTRALIA)
Pre National Specialty Show Award of Merit under Mr. James Black, Victoria, Australia.
Tan and white compact male of very good proportions and of very good breed type. Has a balanced, expressive head of masculine appearance. Ears of correct length and low set. Correct, strong, arched neck which fits pleasingly into shoulders. Very good front with ideal, round bone right down to compact feet. Very good forequarter angulation. Level topline, well ribbed back with required short loin. Tail set correct. Would prefer a stronger second thigh. A balanced, competent mover.
Gr Ch / Thai Ch Groundsniffin Red Dragon
Pre National Specialty Show Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Award of Merit under Mr. James Black, Victoria, Australia.
A balanced red and white dog of excellent compact proportions and of very good breed type. A well balanced head, which I would prefer to be slightly more refined. Excellent neck fitting gracefully into shoulders. Very good front, correct round bone. Very good forequarter angulation, chest of correct depth. Ribbed well back with ideal short loin. Strong, level topline and well set on tail. Well angulated hindquarters, balanced with fore. Very good musculation – required short hocks. Balanced, efficient movement both fore and aft. A worthy winner.
Desert Storm Groundsniffin Redy Again
Pre National Specialty Show Winners Bitch over 23 bitches on her first show under Mr. James Black, Victoria, Australia.
Balanced tricolour bitch of excellent compact proportions and of very good breed type. A balanced head, somewhat strong – I would prefer her head to be slightly more refined. Very good, arched neck which flows smoothly into shoulders. Very good front with correct round bone. Very good forequarter angulation with chest of ideal depth. Well ribbed back. This bitch has an excellent underline, from prosternum back to her hindquarters. Exhibits a level back, with correct, highset tail. Very good hindquarter angulation. Would prefer to see just slightly shorter hocks. Very good movement properties free and true, with strong propelling power from the rear. – a quality bitch.
Desert Storm Groundsniffin
Nacho finished Thailand Champion in 4 straight shows over one weekend.
(click for Nacho's Thailand adventure)
Welcome to Groundsniffin Hounds! I developed my love for the hound breeds since I started showing. Particularly the Beagles, this merry little hound cathches my attention the first time I saw one. I decided to get a beagle, I was very happy with her, the hapiness she brought to me was second to none. Later on I decided to get a male, I had Sanzo, he is very wonderful boy, we walk every morning without a leash. He is very loyal, he is not just a dog for me he is also my best buddy. Beagles became part of my life since then. I've tried showing Sanzo, the first time I watched him in the ring him was a superb feeling. Dog showing is addictive, that's why I find ways to join every week. I really want to handle dogs insidethe ring, it's been my dream because I was thinking that my dogs will be more happy if both of us are there and work as a team.
I tried to handle Sanzo at a hound group specialty we are very luck that day that he was Winnners Dog in the 1st ring and Reserved Winners Dog in the other ring. I am very happy that time, I know that was just a small achievement but for me that was huge. I don't aim high, I just want my self to enjoy aswell as my dogs. Then I handled Sanzo in every show we entered, I was very lucky that he finished his title by winning Winners Dog at 1st Philippine Beagle National Specialty Show. After finishing Sanzo, I've learn so much on dog showing and meet many friends. I've been studying beagles everytime I have a chance. It is great to learn new things about them. Since my first beagle is a red and white. I have soft spot on bi colored beagle. I will be more than happy to promote them in the show ring. 2007 Philippine Beagle Nationals became special for us, our little tan baby boy Nacho took Baby Puppy in Specialty Show under breeder / judge Mr. David Hiltz and his baby sister was next to him. But Pepper won't allow that she won't be bringing home a trophy, she was awarded Baby Puppy in Specialty Show under breeder / judge Mrs. Lesley Hiltz, his brother Nacho was also next to her. I amvery happy with the wins of our tan and white babies!
Nacho suprised us when he stole the moment last February 17, 2008 bringing home Runner up Best in Show from the Minor Puppy class. He was the first tan and white beagle to win a Best in show placement in the history of Dog Showing in the Philippines. Who knows maybe Nacho will suprise us again and become the first tan and white to win Best in Show! "One of the largest entries of the weekend were the Beagles with 35 on show, over all very good quality which surprised me as in previous appointments there were very few. For me the star of the show came from this breed as I found an eight month old lemon & white dog (GROUND SNIFFIN RED DRAGON) that I tried to pack into my suit case but the owner did not need my bucks, it was very close to going all the way but had to settle for reserve Best in Show". - Mr. Jack Peden, International judge, South Africa. He finished 2008 as PCCI Number 2 Beagle and . Not bad for a young red head. Currently Nacho is multiple Group and placements winner, he also won All Breeds Local Bred in Show, Hound Group Best in Show and placements. Nacho just proved that any true hound colour can do well.
We have added Basenjis and Whippets in our home, they became great companions of our beagles. Our Basenjis came from some top winning lines in America, while our Whippets are daughters of 2001 Top Whippet, Belgian Whippet Club, 2002 Top Belgian Whippet, Sighthound Club and 2003 Top Dutch Whippet. I would like to thank Mr. Robert Dawson for letting us have this wondeful hounds. I am really looking forward on showing the new addition in our family.
Meeting good friends in the show world, allowed me to be associated with so many breeds, I do enjoy handling and playing different breeds in the ring. Boxers become special to me as we currently co-own with Mr. Harold Go and Mr. Aaron Go an All Breeds Best in Show winning Boxer, BIS Gr Ch Supreme Passion FireStarter. She is a lovely moving bitch with full of personality. 
