Story and photo submitted by Ken Hapgood

At the German Pinscher National Specialty held this past Sunday in Salina, Kansas. Number One-ranked German Pinscher female and Number Two-ranked in the Breed, Champion ”Leilani’s That, that is, is”, Known to her friends and family as Maddie, was awarded Best of Breed in a Specialty by Ft. Worth Judge Ed Bivin.

From an entry of 13 dog and 11 female Champions of Record as well as Veteran Dog Winner, Veteran Bitch winner, Winners Dog and Winners Bitch for a total of 28, Maddie was awarded the top honors for 2009. Handled to perfection by her owner and breeder, Karen Mounts, Maddie performed exceptionally well amid tough competition from some of the top German Pinschers in the country. Karen characterized Maddie’s performance, ‘She gave it her all. She acted as if she knew she was THE one.”

The German Pinscher Club of America hosts the National Specialty annually at various locations around the country. The Specialty is open to German Pinschers from across the United States and foreign countries.

Karen is co-owner of Paws Up Grooming Boarding and Training in Forney and Terrell.

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