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BFCC BLITZ
Summer 2016
BFCC BLITZ
Summer 2016
June/July 2016
A RECENT SUCCESS
Congratulations: MBIS BISS
CAN-AM GCH Luvit
Dalnavert a Movado Sportivo
on your recent wins at the US
National Specialty. Another
BIS for Robbie.
Congratuations Can. Ch.
Purejoy’s Hey Sole Sister on
two 5 point majors!
Also, Can/Am Grd Ch.
Purejoy’s Sonata Allegro on
becoming a new Grd Ch.
Congratulations Ch. Paray’s
Molto Particulare on recent
Group 1st.
Have a wonderful
Summer.
Have a wonderful
I need your input. Send me your articles and ad’s anytime. Would love
to hear from you with all your brags and news, announcements,
reports, health information to share. I am open for anything. Please
forward all your information to me. I need your participation.
Heather Wippler
starlit@rogers.com
or call me at 905 665-9246
This Issue you will find all the information you need to know about the
Bichon Frise Club of Canada Specialty. Please book your rooms as all
early reservations will get Executive Suites. Don’t forget your Banquet
tickets, we will have door prizes, plus, the auction will be an exciting
event to get some special items for yourself or someone on your
Christmas list. If you qualified for an award (as outlined on page 9) they
will be awarded at the dinner. You must apply as per qualifications
listed on the Awards sheet on Page 9 of this newsletter.
Raffle tickets, have you sold yours yet? If you need more just contact
Bernice Lucas.
Your Banter will be published in PDF format. It will be placed on the
website for members to access. If you need a printed copy there will be
a charge for this.
Thanks I hope you enjoy your Banter/Blitz.
Summer 2016
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Membership Per Year
Membership prices effective for 2016/17
Single: $30.00
Family: $35.00
Bichon Buddies: $20.00
Membership year runs from July 1st in the current year to June 30th of the following year. Memberships
outside of Canada must be paid in USD. Children age 18 or over must apply for individual memberships.
Bichon Buddy memberships are for our companion bichon owners. (explanation page 21) For membership
information and application requests, please contact.
Marilyn Torrance, BFCC Secretary
3027 Vaughan Side Road
Carp. On KOA 1L0
Email: Bichons@xplornet.com
Website:
The Bichon Frise Club of Canada Website can be found at:
http://www.bichonfriseclubofcanada.com
For referrals or club information, email: info@bichonfriseclubofcanada.com
Facebook:
Please join us on Facebook, (for members only)
“BFCC Canada”
The Bichon Banter
The Banter is complimentary to club members. Subscriptions are available to Non-members at $40.00 per
year. All advertising, articles, letters, pictures, ads should be submitted to:
Heather Wippler
starlit@rogers.com
905 665-9246
Cheques for ads made payable to the BFCC, may be sent directly to the Treasurer Bernice Lucas, she can
be reached by email at: treasurer@bfcc.ca
The Bichon Banter is the official publication of the Bichon Frise Club of Canada Inc. The editors reserve the
right to edit, accept, or modify, reject any or all submitted material at their discretion. The BFCC disclaims all
responsibility for the opinions of the authors expressed in by-line articles.
Banter Advertising Rates:
Front Cover $45.00
Single Full Page $30.00
Quarter Page (1 photo) $10.00
Back Cover $40.00
Inside Front or Back $35.00
Two Page Spread (SXS) 50.00
Half Page (1 photo) $20.00
Bulletin Board Ads, announcements, for sale, etc. birthdays) $10.00
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Bichon Frise Club of Canada Executive
Working for the Betterment of Our Breed
President
Director:
Ken Chizick
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Email:kchizick@mts.net
Stephanie Toom
Delta, BC
Email:encorebichons@hotmail.com
Vice President:
Director:
Kendra James
Calgary, Alberta
Email: kenningway@aol.com
Sue Fenton
Ottawa Ontario
Email:suvanbichons@sympatico.ca
Treasurer:
Director:
Bernice Lucas
Vermette, Manitoba
Email: treasurer@bfcc.ca
Dolleen Strum
Belleville, Ontario
Email: s.strum@sympatico.ca
Secretary:
Director:
Marilyn Torrance
Carp, Ontario
Email: bichons@xplornet.com
Sharyn Lucas
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Email: bichon5169@eastlink.ca
Past President:
Life Member:
Tracey Cooke
Moose Jaw, Sask
Email: maxmigi@sasktel.net
Helen Kasper
Edmonton, Alberta
Committees
Archives:
BFCC Awards:
Friendship:
BFCC Banter:
Kendra James
Sandra Greenway
Bernice Lucas
Heather Wippler
kenningway@aol.com
sanbree@connect.ab.ca
treasurer@bfcc.ca
starlit@rogers.com
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Purejoy Bichons Does it Again! – Kathy Martin
Purejoy’s Hey Sole Sister Best of Winners at the Puget Sound Specialty
5 pt Major over 15 enteries, 2 weeks after her 1st 5 pt major BOB/BOW
Joy – Can/Am Grad Ch. Purejoy’s Sonata Allegro.
at the Lynden Dog Show.
New Am. Grand Ch. June 12, at the Puyallup
Am. Can. Ch. Fluffette Encore at Kenningway X Am. Can Int. Ch.
Dog Show
Shyladawn Embraceable You Purejoy.
The Bichon Frise Club of Canada
20th National Specialty
November 26th, 2016
Toronto International Center – Caledon Dog Shows
Caledon Dog Show premium list should be available in June.
Join us for our 20th National Specialty, held in conjunction with the Caledon All-breed dog shows
November 25, 26, 27, 2016. It will be a spectacular weekend with an opportunity for five sets of points.
Friday, November 25th, 2016,
BFCC Bichon Booster
AGM, Casey’s at Travelodge (can order dinner if you wish)(AGM time to be announced)
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
BFCC National Specialty, along with all breed show
Judge: Johnny Shoemaker
Sweepstakes – Dena Monson
Junior Handling – to be announced
The Bichon Frise Club of Canada Banquet/Awards Buffet Dinner at the Travelodge
Sunday, November 27th, 2016
Group Six Specialty, plus all breed show.
You will not want to miss it.
Complimentary gift bags for all BFCC Specialty Exhibitors!!
Banquet and Awards Dinner at the Travelodge.
Please join us for some good food and lots of fun right in your hotel. Book your dinner early and don’t
miss out on the fun.
Hotel
Our host hotel is the Travelodge, and bookings for the BFCC are limited so please reserve your rooms
early to get the special Executive Suite rate.
This offer cannot be beat. So please be sure to reserve early.
Travelodge Hotel Toronto Airport
925 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J8
The Bichon Frise Club of Canada, 20th National Specialty
These rates will be extended from November 24th to 27th, 2016.
Executive 2 Double Bedded Rooms – $99.00, plus 13% HST and 3% DMF
Pet Charges: $25.00 charge per pet will apply for the duration of stay.
Children 18 and under stay free.
Rate Includes:
Airport Shuttle Service: Every 20 minutes pick up from the Airport: Terminal 1- lower level of arrivals
at Gate S5 & Terminal 3- from arrivals Gate C22 at 15, 35 and 55 on the hour.
Fitness Center and Pool: Accessible with room key card, located lower level
Parking: 1 car per room, additional Car a discounted charge of $10.00 per day will apply.
Complimentary Full Hot Buffet Breakfast: In the Executive Lounge (Room 1705) Weekdays 6 am –
10 am. And weekend 7 am – 11 am.
Individuals can call in to book own reservations.
Check In/Check Out: Please be advised check – in time for all guests begins at 3 pm. For early
check in, advance request can be sent 48 hours prior to check in to ensure guestrooms will be ready
upon arrival. Hotel check-out time is 11 am. Should you have any special requirements please advise
us 48 hours prior to arrival to allow for appropriate staffing and preparation.
Casey’s Bar and Grill Restaurant: is onsite opens daily from 11 am to midnight, with Room service
daily from 11 am to 10 pm.
ATM Machine, Business Center, Car Rental located in main lobby.
Gift Shop open daily: Weekdays 8 am – 10 pm, Saturday’s 9 am – 8 pm, Sunday 10 am – 7 pm.
Reservations: Contact Kadar Bozoyan at 416 554-9806 any time- 7 days a week or her direct line 647 259-1915
or email kbozoyan@travelodgedixon.com
Always be sure to mention The Bichon Frise Club of Canada, for your special rate.
Buffet Banquet Dinner: Saturday November 26, 2016, 6 pm to 10 pm
Please join us for some good food and lots of fun at the Travelodge Banquet room, main floor.
Everyone is welcome and with this rate how can you go wrong. $39.00 a person (includes tax and
gratuities)
Buffet includes, Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian Pasta or Lasagne, Medley of Vegetables, Potatoes and
Salads, Chef’s Dessert, Coffee and Tea. (Special dietary requests can be made by calling the hotel)
Children 12 and under eat free.
Cash Bar will be offered from 6 pm to 9 pm.
We will have an “Auction” Viewing of donated items before dinner. Please bring your wallets.
More information to come regarding this.
To Reserve your Banquet Dinner:
Please fill in the Form below and mail cheque by October 1, 2016
Bernice Lucas
Grp 125, Box 18, RR 1
Vermette, MB
R0G 2W0
Name(s):___________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:__________________________________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________________________________
No Banquet Dinners:_________________________________________________________
Please make cheques/money orders payable to “The Bichon Frise Club of Canada”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have Auction Items to Donate: Please contact: Heather Wippler
starlit@rogers.com
905 665-9246 or 905 431-6122
To Sponsor a Trophy please see the form on the following page
On behalf of the Bichon Frise Club of Canada I just want to thank everyone ahead of time for your support.
Attention Foreign Exhibitors:
Due to the consistently fluctuating currency rates, discounted checks will not be accepted.
If you send a check in U.S. funds, it must be made out for the full amount, no exchange will be refunded.
DO NOT MARK CHECKS “PAYABLE IN CANADIAN FUNDS” OR “AT PAR”. THEY WILL NOT BE CLEARED BY THE BANKS AND WOULD
CONSTITUTE NON PAYMENT. To simplify the process, we urge that you purchase BANK DRAFTS or MONEY ORDERS payable in
CANADIAN FUNDS. Your understanding and co-operation is appreciated. Thank you.
The BFCC Trophy Sponsorship Form
Trophy Donations
Trophy Amount:
BOB
BOS
BOW
BEST PUPPY
OVERALL BEST CDN BRED
WINNERS DOG
RESERVE DOG
WINNERS BITCH
RESERVE BITCH
$250.00
$225.00
$175.00
$175.00
$125.00
$100.00
$75.00
$100.00
$75.00
DEADLINE FOR THE TROPHY SPONSORSHIP IS:
OCTOBER 1, 2016
1ST MALE: JR PUPPY
SR. PUPPY
12-18 MTH
CDN BRED
BRED BY
OPEN
VETERAN
WINNER ALTERED MALE
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$60.00
Please mail this form with your payment to:
Bernice Lucas
Grp 125, Box 18, RR 1
Vermette, MB
R0G 2W0
1ST FEMALE: JR PUPPY
SR. PUPPY
12-18 MTH
CDN BRED
BRED BY
OPEN
VETERAN
WINNER ALTERED FEMALE
BEST ALT. IN BREED
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$45.00
$60.00
$85.00
Phone No: ________________________________
BRACE
BROOD BITCH
STUD DOG
BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS
BEST OP. SWEEPS
JUNIOR HANDLING
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$85.00
$60.00
$50.00
Please circle the trophy you would like to
sponsor.
Insert your personal information below and make
your cheques/money orders payable to:
“The Bichon Frise Club of Canada”
Name:____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
** Friends of the Bichon” is a general donation
amount of your choice. You may also donate
using this category in honor or memory of
someone or a dog.
“Friends of the Bichon” Total Amount__________
Message:
NOTE: If the trophy you have chosen has already
been sponsored we will contact you.
Group donations are welcomed as well.
Look forward to seeing you there.
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RAFFLE TICKETS
The 20th National BFCC Specialty is taking place this year in Toronto,
November 25 – 27 at the International Center, Toronto, Ontario. We have an
exciting weekend planned for you. To help support the Specialty we have set up a
raffle. Two books of 5 tickets each are enclosed for you to sell or purchase
outright if you wish. Your support for your club will be greatly appreciated.
The following are pictures and a list of the prizes to be won at the draw on,
Friday November 25th, 2016 at the AGM Dinner.
(Choice of prize or cash of $25.00, winner responsible for shipping charges)
1st Prize A Tiffany Lamp - value of $ 150.00
2nd Prize Bichon Wooden Dog Bed - value $ 125.00
3rd Prize Bichon LED Garden Light - value $ 50.00
First place ticket sales will receive a Wooden Bichon Frise value of $ 30.00
The tickets are $ 2.00 each, a book is worth $ 10.00. Please submit by November
1st. 2016. Thank you for your support. For More Tickets email Bernice at: treasurer@bfcc.ca
Cheque/money order made out to the Bichon Frise Club of Canada
Send raffle stubs and money to :
Bernice Lucas BFCC Treasurer
Grp. 125, Box 18, RR 1
Vermette, MB
R0G 2W0
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Annie & Farrah at TOGS.
It’s all about style and cut at the Toronto Ontario Grooming Show. Competitor Annie Williams met
Farrah (Ch. Starlit’s Secret Affair) for the first time on this weekend. Farrah was in need of some
serious grooming as she waited for Annie to arrive.
Last weekend in Toronto, Ontario, I had the pleasure of grooming Farrah in the All Other Purebreds Class at
the Toronto Ontario Grooming Show. Farrah was such a beautiful candidate with outstanding table manners.
We placed Third in the Open/Advanced class amongst a beautiful class of dogs groomed by some of the most
talented groomers in Canada and United States. Thank you so much to Heather Wippler for lending me her
beautiful girl for the day and for getting her so well prepared for our contest. - Annie Williams
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ALDO’S MARTHA MY DEAR
Ch. Aldo Everreddy x Aldo Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte
Little did we know the adventures that were in store for us on May 1, 2015 when Aldo’s Martha My Dear, or
Martha as she is affectionately known to us, joined our family. We continue to feel truly blessed that Douglas
Buckingham trusted us with this promising girl.
Martha enjoyed handling classes right from the start and both of us have learned a great deal. My husband
Nick and I, along with Martha, hit the dog show trail that summer earning Two Best Baby Puppy in Groups.
The new year is off to a great start as Martha earned her first points with a Group Placement at Monarch KC.
We are looking forward to the rest of the 2016 show season.
My husband Nick and I are delighted and proud to support this wonderful breed. Looking forward to meeting
everyone at the National!
Owned and loved by:
Jacqueline Gravelle and Nick Vaccaro
Welland, ON
Breeder:
Douglas Buckingham
Toronto, ON
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BICHON BUDDY – “Starlit’s Mook” by Elaine Cheung
Mook is celebrating is 10th, birthday!
Thanks to all of you who supported the Bichon Banter/Blitz and made my job easier. I
look forward to receiving suggestions, more articles, and pictures and hope to provide
you with Fall issue, so please send me what you would like to see.
Have a wonderful summer and don’t forget to make plans for the Specialty.
Watch for the Premium List out soon.
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“Can. Ch. Whitebred’s Ace of Hearts for Starlit”
Ace is doing his thing in the USA. That’s right last week got two US majors. We are really proud of him and
Anibal Faria his handler. He will be back home in no time at all. Thanks to Karen Graeber for this wonderul boy
and for keeping us up to date on his accomplishments. Way to go Ace.
Can. Ch. Whitebred’s Ace of Hearts for Starlit
Sire: GCH. Chic Choix Diamella Le Figarao
Dam: Ch. Whitebreds Garden of Eden Rose
Bred by: Karen Graeber/Danelle Garino
Owned and loved by:
Heather Wippler and Karen Graeber.
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Welcome to Bichon Buddies:
Bichon Buddies is a special area of membership for our companion bichon owners, pet owners who have
join the BFCC with an Associate membership or Bichon Buddy membership. If you want to show off your
companion/buddy this is place to do it. Bichon Buddy members and Associate members must be
recommended by BFCC Club Ordinary member, and own or are planning to own a purebred Bichon Frise.
Starlit’s Pearl by Carmen Fraser.
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Pearl is such an important part of our lives. We love her for so many reasons - she's loving, smart, funny,
and so cute!
Pearl loves playing with toys. Her favourite game is catch. She hides behind furniture so she doesn't see
the toy coming and jumps up and snatches it out of the air. She'll drop the toy by your feet, run behind the
couch and wait patiently. If you don't throw it soon, she'll peek out from behind the couch and when she
catches your eye, she'll pop back behind and wait!
She knows her "aunt" will bring a toy when she visits and checks every bag and suitcase looking for it ! In
fact, Pearl is so nosy, she has to check every bag coming into the house, just in case there's something in
them for her! Later she can pick that toy out of her pile of toys when prompted to look for it.
Pearl taught Daddy a trick. She'll bring a toy upstairs, run back down the stairs and wait for Daddy to throw
it. Then she brings the toy back upstairs and it starts all over again. She can really run off some energy
doing this.
When we take Pearl for a walk, she remembers the houses where she has met dogs and she will stop, sit
patiently on the sidewalk and look at the house hoping they will come out and play. Watch out, though if she
catches sight of a squirrel or rabbit! She barks and desperately wants to chase them to play with them.
Out of the blue one day, Pearl started barking at bears on TV. She recognizes them every time and they set
her off! She'll also bark at cats outside when Daddy makes a hissing noise. She's very effective at keeping
them from using our lawn to do their business. If Pearl sees something new in a room, she'll bark at it to
make sure we see it and then we have to show it to her so she knows it's ok!
Pearl loves healthy people food like vegetables and chicken and she has very good manners and waits to be
offered a nibble. But if we say "not good for Pearl" (such as chocolate) and let her sniff it, she will patiently
sit down and wait until we offer her something she can have.
But most of all, Pearl is a very loving pup. Pearl loves people and will groom anyone she considers family,
the way her mother groomed her. In turn, she loves when you rub the inside of her ear. Pearl sleeps in her
bed, but often she will come to our bed in the middle of the night and lie on the pillow between us.
Pearl is a real joy in our lives and we can hardly remember what it was like before we got her.
We will have a Bichon Buddy Fun Costume Competition at our Specialty
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Bulletin Board
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Many thanks to our 20 National Specialty contributors. It is so important for a club to have such generous
contributors in order for us to hold a successful event. Our Event is in November 2016, and if anyone would
like to contribute to our event contact Heather Wippler at starlit@rogers.com. It does not have to be doggie
related items. Your name will be added here in our next Banter/Blitz Issue and in Specialty News updates as
Welcome New
our way of thanking you.
Members
Happy Birthday
Carmen Fraser
Bandana’s
Aleshia’s Designs
Diane Jansey
Ken Chizick
Elaine Cheung
Carole Mineault
Sue Marks
Sue Fenton
1 Hoover Windtunnel 2
Rewind Bagless Pet Upright
Gift Basket
Gift Basket
4 – $25.00 gift certificates
Welcome New
Rollover Premium Products
Members
http://www.rolloverpetfood.com/
Paula Hendricks
Bill Dennis
Epicure – Stephanie McHenry
Don and Barb
Freddie’s No Frills McIlroy
243 Alberta Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Book- How to Show Dogs
(Jr Handling)
2 Bichon Ornaments
Bichon Plaque (ticket sales)
Wayne Morrow
2 Teacup Bichon
Ornaments
2 Tiffany Lamps
2 Dog beds
2 LED Bichon Garden lights
Heather Wippler
Wayne Morrow
Wayne Morrow
Heather Wippler
Juergen Wippler
Heather Wippler