American Beauceron Club National Specialty Winners

Based on information in past newsletters and AKC past show results, the winners of the ABC’s National Specialty (NS) have been compiled. However, this list is somewhat incomplete as the ABC held events prior to the 2010 NS. If you have information from 2006-2009 (or earlier), please email the Archives & History Committee (archives@beauce.org). If you have photos from any of these past events we would love to have them, we would also love to be able to post photographs of past winners.

The results are broken down by year, location (state), judge of the NS, with entries/competitors, followed by the winner, dog/bitch, owner and breeder, and then any additional information about the event itself.

2005–California
Judge D. Thompson (13/13)
Solitaire Bleue du Chateau Rocher (B)
Karla Davis/Karla Davis
*NABC Rarities Specialty

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010–Kentucky
Judge Jan de Gids (32/29)
Ch Signet Mes Yeux Vigilants (D)
Susan Bass & Adrienne Scott/Susan Bass
*First National Specialty

2011–Missouri
Judge E. McDowell (38/29)
Ch Falcon Blue du Chateau Rocher (D)
Karla Davis/Karla Davis

2012–California
Judge C. A. Herbel (23/?)
GCh Bijou Noir du Chateau Rocher (B)
Jean Tournquist/Karla Davis

2013–New York
Judge P. Beisel-McIlwaine (20/?)
GChS Ch De Joie du Chateau du Rocher (D)
Marlene Palmer/Karla Davis

2014–Virginia
Judge R. H. Slay (26/?)
GChS Ch De Joie du Chateau du Rocher (D)
Marlene Palmer/Karla Davis
*Also went Group 1 and BIS

2015–Missouri
Judge L. Adams (31/?)
GChS Ch De Joie du Chateau du Rocher (D)
Marlene Palmer/Karla Davis
*Also went Group 1 and RBIS

2016–California
Judge L. Scanlon (38/?)
GChS Ch De Joie du Chateau du Rocher (D)
Marlene Palmer/Karla Davis
*Also went Group 2

2017–Massachusetts
Judge S. A. Redmer (33/?)
Ch Jaguar Noir des Mont du Lac (B)
Joanne Boudreault/Joanne Boudreault & Eric Vavassori

2018–Kentucky
Judge M. Purkhiser (36/?)
GChS Ch Maitrise du Chateau Rocher (B)
Karen Muller/Karla Davis
*Also Owner/Handler Group 3

2019–Texas
Judge J. A. Vanek (26/21)
GChG Ch Maitrise du Chateau Rocher (B)
Karen Muller/Karla Davis

2020–Postponed due to COVID

2021–Idaho

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2021 National Specialty/Journee Update

Hello National 2021,

It is with great sadness we inform you that the Journee portion of the National will not be held. Due to international travel instability and restrictions in US and in Europe caused by Covid-19, we are unable to secure the French CAB judges to officiate the Journee. Without the French experts of the breed it defeats the purpose of why we have a Journee to evaluate our breed. Steps are being taken to arrange a herding event and temperament test in place of the Journee.

Hopefully the restrictions from the pandemic are lifted by 2022 and there can be a Journee in 2022 in Region 1. Arrangements are being made and further details will be announced.

I want to thank the Journee committee for tirelessly working on this.

Regards,
Sidney Wilcox

AKC 2020 Rally National Championship

As with so many other things this year, the 2020 AKC Rally National Championship which was to be held in June this year had to be postponed until December. Although they will not be competing this month, we should congratulate those Beaucerons and their dedicated, hard-working handlers who were invited to compete:

  • Grizzbee de la Pilgrimage CD, RN, SWN, CGC (Sue and Douglas Lewis)
  • Ch Olympia Bleue Chateau Rocher RN, FDC, CGC, TKN (Jasmine Sanders)
  • Niko des Barons Noirs Della Foppa CD, RI, CGC (Roxann Nydell)
  • River Rim’s Out in the Moonlight BN, RI, CGCA (Gabriella Z. Murdock and Sidney J. Wilcox)
  • L’Mystere Noir du Chateau Rocher RM2, RAE2, FDC, RATS, CGCA, CGCU, TKP (Robin J. and Ralph L. Gowen)
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Top 20 Invitees for 2020

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1     GCHG CH Maitrise Du Chateau Rocher RN CA RATN CGCA CGCU (F)
2     GCHB CH Jaguar Noir Des Monts Du Lac (F)
3     CH Nicolette Du Chateau Rocher (F)
4     GCH CH Birdwing Nietzsche RN FDC CA CGC (F)
5     GCHB CH Lord Lekor Du Chateau Rocher (M)
6     GCH CH Riverrim Ole Oprys Jolene Du Chateau Rocher (F)
7     GCHS CH Luc Du Chateau Rocher HSAs (M)
8     GCHB CH Magi s Magik L Amour De Ma Vie RI CA DCAT RATN D (M)
9     GCH CH Jolie Ismay Itsy Du Foudre De Zeus HSDs HSAsM CAA (F)
10   CH Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde RN CGC (M)
11   GCH CH Noelle Du Chateau Rocher CA BCAT CGCA CGCU TKN (F)
12   CH Ozella Du Joie De Vie Adventure (F)
13   GCH CH Lycan L Amour De Ma Vie (M)
14   CH Oreo Golden Cotes Du Noires Chevaliers Du Roland (F)
15   GCH CH Mysterious Bleue Du Chateau Rocher PT (F)
16   GCH CH Jeremiah Beowolf Des Monts Du Lac (M)
17   GCH CH Magicien Du Coeur De Soleil (M)
18   Ame Magnanime Hughes Rebell (M)
19   GCH CH Istvan Z Ajysyt CA BCAT CGCA CGCU TKA (M)
20   CH Chronos Xerxes Z Babanovho Vrska DS (M)
20   GCH CH Gatekeeper s Mador De La Porte CGCU TKA (M)
20   GCH CH La Belle Fleur Sauvage Des Siskiyous (F)

AKC Owner Handled

1     GCHB CH Magi s Magik L Amour De Ma Vie RI CA DCAT RATN DJ DN CGCA TKN
2     Chronos Xerxes Z Babanovho Vrska DS
3     CH Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde RN CGC
4     GCH CH Novelty Iyes Beowolf Des Monts Du Lac
5     GCH CH Osez Moi S Il Vous Plait Du La Cour Des Reves
6     Outwit Des Gardiens D Apollinaire
6     GCH CH La Belle Fleur Sauvage Des Siskiyous
6     GCH CH Birdwing Nietzsche RN FDC CA CGC
9     Dhalia Black Heart Boyard CGCU TKI
10   GCH CH Mystique De Soleil Minuit FDC CA CGC TKN

CKC

1     GCh Offshore Storm Warning du Chateau Rocher(M)
2     GCh Nishtha De La Vallee De Katahdin(F)
3     Ch Ame Magnanime Hugues Rebell(M)
4     Ch N-Vee du Chateau Rocher(F)
5     Onuris Akela Du Chateau Rocher(M)
6     GCh Sniper du Sixieme Sens(M)
6     Piece De Resistance Magie Noire(M)
8     Niobe De L’Ame Du Loup(F)
9     Tibone Larzac(M)
10   Lord Lekor Du Chateau Rocher(M)

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Invitees were determined by breed points as reported by AKC and CKC.
CKC and AKC stats run from 1/1/2019- 10/312019; OH 1/1/2019-10/9/2019.

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2019 National Specialty Results

National Specialty Results

Best of Breed: Maitrise du Chateau Rocher (Owned by Karen Muller)

Best of Winners: Odds Maker of Prairie Crest (Owned by Adrienne Scott, Karla Davis, & Tara Richardson)
Best of Opposite: Han Solo du Chateau Rocher (Owned by Victoria Paul)
Select Bitch: Noella Iyes des Monts du Lac (Owned by Adrienne Scott)
Select Dog: Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde (Owned by Ashley De Noma & Jill Rose)
Award of Merit: Birdwing Nadia Hope Storm (Owned by Betty Johnson)
Award of Merit: Ozella du Joie de Vie Adeventure (Owned by Bruce and Betty Johnson & Angie Robertson)

Solo Veteran Win
Han Solo du Chateau Rocher (Owned by Victoria Paul)

October 17, 2019: Judge David Alexander

ClassNameOwnerPlace
12-18 Mos. DogsArmored Rose Defying GravityMarissa Ho & Jill Rose1
 Odds Maker of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott, Karla Davis, & Tara RichardsonA
Bred-by-Exhibitor DogsOoh Monty Pythons Flying Circus of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1/W/BW
Open DogsImperial des Gurriers de L’OmbreJacqueline Campbell1/R
Puppy Bitches, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Princess Yue du Chateau Rocher Yvette Ornelas1
12-18 Mos. BitchesOpulence of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott, Karla Davis, & Tara Richardson1/W
Open BitchesNorthern Star of Blue Kisses du Gardien des Chutes Susan Walls1/R
Best of BreedBirdwing Nadia Hope StormBetty JohnsonSEL
 Ozella du Joie de Vie AdeventureBruce and Betty Johnson & Angie Robertson 
 Maitrise du Chateau RocherKaren MullerBB
 Noella Iyes des Monts du LacAdrienne ScottA
 Joie de Vivire du Chateau RocherIrina Sasu PernollA
 Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde Ashley De Noma & Jill Rose OS/BOBOH

October 18, 2020: Judge Linda Clark

ClassNameOwnerPlace
12-18 Mos. DogsArmored Rose Defying GravityMarissa Ho & Jill Rose3
 Oi Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan Bass & Dominique Barreau1/W/BW
 Odds Maker of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott, Karla Davis, & Tara Richardson2/R
Bred-by-Exhibitor DogsOoh Monty Pythons Flying Circus of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1
 Nutter Butter Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 2
American-Bred DogsOreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. A
Open DogsMack the Knife Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 1
 Imperial des Gurriers de L’OmbreJacqueline Campbell2
Puppy Bitches, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Princess Yue du Chateau Rocher Yvette Ornelas1
12-18 Mos. BitchesOpulence of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1/W
 Armored Rose Defender of the FlockJennifer Maaske & Jill Rose 2
Open BitchesNorthern Star of Blue Kisses du Gardien des Chutes Susan Walls1/R
 Miss de ChamprevalDominique Barreau & Susan D. Bass2
 Mirra Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan D. Bass & Nichol SpitlerA
Best of BreedBirdwing Nadia Hope StormBetty JohnsonSEL
 Ozella du Joie de Vie AdeventureBruce and Betty Johnson & Angie Robertson 
 Maitrise du Chateau RocherKaren MullerBB/G4
 Oreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandD. Michael Bitz, Md, Esq. 
 Noella Iyes des Monts du LacAdrienne Scott  
 Joie de Vivire du Chateau RocherIrina Sasu Pernoll A
 Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde Ashley De Noma & Jill Rose OS/BOBOH

October 19, 2019: Judge Joyce A. Vanek (National Specialty)

ClassNameOwnerPlace
Puppy Dogs, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Proper Gent du Chateau Rocher Stephanie Smith1R/BPY
12-18 Mos. DogsArmored Rose Defying Gravity Marissa Ho & Jill Rose3
 Oi Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan Bass & Dominique Barreau2
 Odds Maker of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott, Karla Davis, & Tara Richardson1/W/BW
Bred-by-Exhibitor DogsOoh Monty Pythons Flying Circus of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1
 Nutter Butter Cotes of Black Chevalier du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 2
American-Bred DogsOreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. AT
Open DogsMack the Knife Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 1
 Imperial des Gurriers de L’OmbreJacqueline CampbellA
Puppy Bitches, 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos.Birdwing Pride of GerudoHannah & Travis Swope1
Puppy Bitches, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Princess Yue Of Chateau RocherYvette Ornelas1
12-18 Mos. BitchesOpulence of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1
 Armored Rose Defender of The FlockJennifer Maaske & Jill Rose 2
Open BitchesNorthern Star of Blue Kisses du Gardien des Chutes Susan Walls2/R
 Miss de ChamprevalDominique Barreau & Susan D. Bass1/W
 Mirra Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan D. Bass & Nichol SpitlerA
Veteran DogsHan Solo du Chateau RocherVictoria Paul 1/OS/BVT
 Emmaus Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan D. BassA
Best of BreedBirdwing Nadia Hope StormBetty JohnsonAM
 Ozella du Joie de Vie AdeventureBruce and Betty Johnson & Angie RobertsonAM
 Maitrise du Chateau RocherKaren MullerBB
 Oreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandD. Michael Bitz, Md, Esq. 
 Noella Iyes des Monts du LacAdrienne Scott SEL
 Laisser Le Côté Sombre Dans de la Valle KatahdinStacy Crivello 
 Joie De Vivre du Chateau RocherIrina Sasu Pernoll A
 Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde Ashley De Noma & Jill Rose SEL

October 19, 2019: Judge Dr. Donald A. Gill

ClassNameOwnerPlace
Puppy Dogs, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Proper Gent du Chateau Rocher Stephanie Smith1
12-18 Mos. DogsArmored Rose Defying Gravity Marissa Ho & Jill Rose2
 Odds Maker of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott, Karla Davis, & Tara Richardson1/W/BW
Bred-by-Exhibitor DogsOoh Monty Pythons Flying Circus of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1/R
 Nutter Butter Cotes of Black Chevalier du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 2
American-Bred DogsOreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. A
Open DogsMack the Knife Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 1
 Imperial des Gurriers de L’OmbreJacqueline CampbellA
Puppy Bitches, 6 Mos. & Under 9 Mos.Birdwing Pride of GerudoHannah & Travis Swope1
Puppy Bitches, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Princess Yue du Chateau RocherYvette Ornelas1
12-18 Mos. BitchesOpulence of Prairie CrestAdrienne Scott1/R
 Armored Rose Defender of The FlockJennifer Maaske & Jill Rose 2
Open BitchesNorthern Star of Blue Kisses du Gardien des Chutes Susan Walls2
 Miss de ChamprevalDominique Barreau & Susan D. Bass1/W
 Mirra Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan D. Bass & Nichol SpitlerAT
Veteran DogsHan Solo du Chateau RocherVictoria Paul 1/OS
 Emmaus Mes Yeux VigilantsSusan D. BassA
Best of BreedBirdwing Nadia Hope StormBetty Johnson 
 Ozella du Joie de Vie AdeventureBruce and Betty Johnson & Angie Robertson 
 Maitrise du Chateau RocherKaren MullerBB
 Oreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandD. Michael Bitz, Md, Esq.SEL
 Noella Iyes des Monts du LacAdrienne Scott  
 Joie De Vivre du Chateau RocherIrina Sasu Pernoll A
 Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde Ashley De Noma & Jill Rose OS/BOBOH/OHG1

October 20, 2019: Judge John F. Booth

ClassNameOwnerPlace
Puppy Dogs, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Proper Gent du Chateau Rocher Stephanie Smith1/W/BW
12-18 Mos. DogsArmored Rose Defying Gravity Marissa Ho & Jill Rose1
Bred-by-Exhibitor DogsNutter Butter Cotes of Black Chevalier du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 1/R
American-Bred DogsOreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. A
Open DogsMack the Knife Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandJanis L. Rosenthal, Esq. 2
 Imperial des Gurriers de L’OmbreJacqueline Campbell1
Puppy Bitches, 9 Mos. & Under 12 Mos.Princess Yue du Chateau RocherYvette Ornelas1
12-18 Mos. BitchesArmored Rose Defender of The FlockJennifer Maaske & Jill Rose 1/R
Open BitchesNorthern Star of Blue Kisses du Gardien des Chutes Susan Walls1/W
Best of BreedBirdwing Nadia Hope StormBetty JohnsonSEL
 Ozella du Joie de Vie AdeventureBruce and Betty Johnson & Angie Robertson 
 Maitrise du Chateau RocherKaren MullerBB/G1
 Oreo Mint Cotes du Noires Chevaliers du RolandD. Michael Bitz, Md, Esq. 
 Joie De Vivre du Chateau RocherIrina Sasu Pernoll A
 Kafziel Von Der Funkhalde Ashley De Noma & Jill Rose OS
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A Newbie Attends the 2019 Nationals

by Stephanie Smith

Living in Northern Minnesota, I was a little disappointed to find out the National Specialty was going to be held in Texas for 2019. That’s so far away…Can I afford it? That is a lot of time and miles to put into a trip for a dog show. After talking it over with my husband we decided we would do it. So, we started the planning, I like having things planned and in order long before the time to leave. I changed my work schedule, arranged for my sister to watch the homestead, made hotel reservation and did the show entries online. All that in line, just now to wait for October. To say I was excited was an understatement, I had the dates marked on my calendar. A week before the show I bathed and blow dried Selleck so his coat had time to calm down. He always turns into a fluffy gorilla after baths. I also had all of mine and Selleck’s things packed about five days ahead of time. My husband and I packed the car the night before. We headed out at 6:30 am Thursday morning for our 20-hour trek. Selleck was such a good boy for the trip. Many stops and times to wrestle and play on our way down. We made it to our hotel in Temple, and boy was I sick. Body aches, stuffy nose, headache, and my husband said that I felt like I had a fever. So, Friday I stayed in bed at the hotel while my husband took care of Selleck. The poor boy was so full of energy after all that traveling! My husband went and picked up some night and day time cold medicine for me.

Woke up Saturday morning, still not well, nonetheless I got myself and Selleck ready. Took some cold medicine and headed out to the Convention Center. We arrived there about an hour before our ring time, plenty of time to get checked in and do some last-minute grooming. I was extremely excited to meet some new people and their Beaucerons. I met Yvette and Yue, Selleck’s litter mate and owner. Yvette found us shortly after we arrived ring side. After all the messages she and I shared it seemed as though we were old friends! Yvette schmoozed Selleck and helped me tame some wonky coat on him. I met Yue and love the consistency of the siblings. The second person I met was Susan Walls and her lovely Smooch. Susan was so kind and welcoming! She answered many questions I had and enjoyed meeting Selleck as well.

Selleck Steph Smith

Come show time Selleck was a gem. He moved out so nicely for me and was confident and collected upon examination. He loves all the attention he can get and of course, treats don’t hurt either! I realized how much time and effort Ashley had put in for the National Specialty. She did such great job, all the belt buckles, ribbons and rosettes, the leather and horseshoe plaques. It was all wonderful.

Honestly, I did not expect Selleck to place. He is a puppy. I wanted the experience and to meet other Beauceron people. Selleck did end up doing very well in the show ring. He took Reserve Winners Dog and Best Puppy in Show at the Specialty on Saturday. I could not believe it! I was so pleased, maybe I shed a couple tears….maybe. On Sunday he earned a 4-point major when he took Winner’s Dog for his first AKC points.

All in all we met some great people, received good feedback about Selleck and the breed, and got to take some bling back to Minnesota with us.

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2020 Nationals Centerfold Auction

We are auctioning off the American Beauceron Club’s 2020 Specialty catalog centerfold! Bidding runs from today (Thursday, January 09, 2020) through Thursday, January 16, 2020. This catalog centerfold will be done in all color and medium gloss. Bidding can be done in the comments here.

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As a celebration of how the 2020 National is progressing we are also offering 20% off ALL advertisement purchases here.

Breeders, enthusiasts, and everyone! We have full, half, quarter page ads. This is a great way to commemorate your achievements, your kennel, and your buyers. We are also offering “In Memory” quarter page ads at a reduced rate to honor those great Beaucerons we have lost.

Good Luck! And remember- without sponsors we wouldn’t be able to have these amazing nationals every year.

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2020 National Specialty Website Live

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2020 Beauceron National Specialty and Journee will be held in Blackfoot, ID June 9th-14th in conjunction with with the Pocatello Kennel Club and the Eagle Rock Kennel Club all breed shows.

For the official event calendar, merchandise, trophy sponsorships, and much more, please visit the Nationals Website.

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2019 National Specialty

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2019 Beauceron National Specialty will be held in Belton, TX October 19, 2019 in conjunction with with the Stephenville Kennel Cub & Bell County Kennel Club cluster of all breed shows. Premiums can be located on onofrio.com, The ABC club one is here: Onofrio

Sponsors are needed for trophys, please contact Ashley Denoma for more information at ashley.denoma@gmail.com.

Shirts & merchandise can be purchased here, shirts will also be available at the show.