News from Balinbrae Westies
Fall 2006
Rollie, Ch. Balinbrae Rhythm Of The Raine, won the first Award Of Merit at the West Highland White Terrier Club Of America National Specialty, Montgomery County on October 8th. Rollie was bred by Nora Balin & Barbara Krotts, and is owned by Diane Huffman, and Nora & Guy Stone.
Bluestone Fire & Raine, (Taylor), bred by Nora and Barbara Krotts was Winners Bitch at the National Specialty, Montgomery County, on October 8th. Taylor is owned by Crystal & Joey Bonin & Nora.
We are very proud of these two!
Raine (Ch. Balnbrae Cloudburst O' Bar-Dan) was awarded the ROM Excellent Award at the West Highland White Terrier Club of America banquet on October 6, 2006 for being the proud Dam of nine champions!
Summer 2006
Timbe (Balinbrae She's My Kind Of Raine) won Best In Show from the classes at Contra Costa County KC on July 11th. Timbe is owned by Jim & Laura Weese and co-owned by Nora. She was bred by Nora & Barbara Krotts. All of us here at Balinbrae, especially her westie relatives, are very proud of Timbe!
Bruiser (Ch. Balinbrae Stonewash Genes) is home as of August 1st. He is now retired after being #1 Westie in the nation for 2003 & 2004. Bruiser was expertly handled by Mark and Sally George throughout his specials career where he won the breed twice at Westminster, multiple Best In Shows, and holds the record for all time Westie specialty wins. He is now thoroughly enjoying his retirement and especially likes being a "couch potato".
Rollie, (Ch. Balinbrae's Rhythm Of The Raine) has left for his new home with Diane Huffman in Mandeville, Louisiana. He was shown to his championship last year by Vicki & Chris Williams. Balinbrae is very excited that he will be in the ring as a special this coming year, handled by Jorge Olivera.
Turtle (Stonebraer After The Raine) is being lovingly shown in the ring by her owner Sunny Sheppard. Turtle was bred by Nora, & Barbara Krotts (Bar-Dan Westies) and is co-owned by Nora.
Balinbrae is pleased to announce the arrival of 1 male & 1 female born June 17th to Quinn (Ch. Balinbrae's Over The Rainbow), sired by Rollie (Ch. Balinbrae's Rhythm Of The Raine). We are thoroughly enjoying raising these two beautiful puppies - look for them in the show ring soon!
