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The National Specialty
California Dreamin' 2002
March 13-16
Riverside Convention Center
Riverside, California

Ch. Southland's Bowen Island, a 3-year-old sable dog bred and owned by Sheela "Mike" Cheatham of Petersburg, Tennessee, was awarded Best of Breed by Judge Marcia Keller at the 2002 National Specialty in Riverside, California, Saturday, March 16. The 3-year-old sable dog was sired by
Ch. Southland's Confederate Gray, out of Ch. Southland's Glorious Rebelle. Matt Stelter handled the multiple-specialty Best of Breed winner to the show's top honor.



Matt Stelter with 2002 National Specialty Best of Breed
winner Ch. Southland's Bowen Island as Judge Marcia Keller
looks on.

Karen Jordan handled Ch. Marchello's On Angel's Wings to Best of Variety, Smooth, and Best Opposite Sex to Breed. It was the second straight year Mrs. Jordan piloted a sable bitch to the top honor in the Smooth Variety. The 2-1/2-year-old is bred and owned by Karen Martin and Kathy DeChello of East Haven, Connecticut. The multiple-specialty Best of Breed winner was sired by Ch. Marnus Golden Ruler ROM, out of Ch. Signet Whispering Windsong.

Karen Jordan handled Ch. Marchello's On Angel's Wings
to Smooth Best of Variety and Best Opposite Sex
to Best of Breed.