LaRu is the benevolent dictator of the house, and has an incredible temperament. She is outgoing, friendly, and doesn't have a care in the world! She is very drivey, but actually has an off-button! LaRu can just as easily play tug like a demon, or relax on the sofa. She's a true sweetheart!!!
Ch. Anita la Rubia de la Maison de Suzie
In 2004, I was trying to decide on my next Briard when I noticed a breeding at a small kennel in France. The sire was a dog I had admired for a long time, so I bit the bullet and wrote to the breeder. Although Mme. Ballan had never done so before, she agreed that if the right puppy was born, she would send her to the USA. I am so lucky she did!!
LaRu is the easiest Briard in the world to live with. She has an absolutely bullet proof temperament; great inter-dog skills; a perfect texture, low maintenance, clear tawny coat; and is a nice moderate size. Everyone who meets LaRu falls in love with her.
She is beautifully balanced, and has lovely breed-type. From her first litter of four boys, two are finished champions and one was Winners Dog at the BCA National Specialty in 2011.
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This is LaRu at her very first dog show. She was six months and one day old, and handled the whole thing just like an old pro!
LaRu abolutely LOVES dog shows, and has been known to paw at many a ring gate, trying to get in!
In May 2012, Betty and I ventured to California and what a trip it was!
She was Best in Sweepstakes, and Best of Opposite Sex (from the 6-9 mo puppy class) at the Briard Club of California Regional Specialty.
As the weekend continued, she picked up another major (under Mr. Hubbell), a 2 pt WB, a Puppy Group 3, and a Bred By Exhibitor Group 2! She came home with 12 points and two majors.
Our next show was Canfield, OH for the Michigan Ohio Briard Club Regional Specialty. Betty repeated, and was once again awarded Best of Opposite Sex for her second Specialty win, earning a 5 point major and her Championship. What a ride she has taken me on, little Betty!
Best in Sweepstakes BCC Regional, Barbara Lee
Bred By Exhibitor Group 2 (Ms. Sharon Zaker)
MOBC Regional Specialty. Best of Opposite Sex and New Champion. Mr. Andrew Brace (UK)
Best of Opposite Sex BCC Regional, Mr. Trotter
Newsflash: Betty awarded Select Bitch at the 2013 BCA National Specialty!!
