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Basil – Best Opposite at Specialty

Congratulations to GCH CH HOLLYHOCK’S MAYFLOWER OF KARMEL, “Basil” for getting Best Opposite to Best Of Breed at the Bichon Frise Club of Northern New Jersey Specialty Show. He also took Best Opposite at the All Breed show earlier that

Stevie gets her Champion title

Congratulations to NEW CHAMPION HOLLYHOCK LI’L SOMEBUNNY SPECIAL, “Stevie” for her big 5 point major win at the Superstition Kennel Club shows in Arizona. .  Proudly presented by her mommy, Sandra Hudson, Stevie showed up to WIN and get that

Basil – New Grand Champion

Congratulations to NEW GRAND CHAMPION CH HOLLYHOCK’S MAYFLOWER OF KARMEL, “Basil” for finishing his latest title at the Rockland County Kennel Club show in Massachusetts. Always proudly handled by his owner, Carrie Abreu, this young man also went on to

Jack – #1 Owner Handled Bichon Frise for 2022

Jack had a great 2022 in spite of only showing for 4 months! That’s a long story, but suffice it to say he had fun again on the road with Deb and pulled off a few more BEST IN SHOW

Lil and Basil’s Litter Has Arrived

Lil and Basil welcomed 3 boys and 2 girls to the Hollyhock Bichon family on Monday, October 17, 2022.  Like her last litter, she delivered her babies in about two hours with some heavy panting but no complications. Her labor

Piper gets her Therapy Dog Certification

Congratulations to Piper and Glory for completing the training and testing required for their Therapy Dog certification.  They will be working with a children’s reading program as well as making the rounds at a local hospital visiting medical staff and

Basil wins at the Bichon Specialty in San Diego

Congratulations to Hollyhock’s Mayflower of Karmel “Basil” for winning Select Dog at the Bichon Frise Club Of San Diego summer specialty show.  Basil was shown and handled by Carrie Abreu, his proud owner and trainer.  CLICK HERE to see Basil’s

Jack finishes 2021 with some nice wins

Jack loves the show ring and his mini-vacations with Deb just about every weekend. After the COVID epidemic he was anxious to get back in the ring. Needless to say, he had a wonderful year! CLICK HERE to see Jack’s

Lil and Jack’s 3rd Litter Has Arrived

Lil and Jack welcomed 3 girls and 2 boys to the Hollyhock Bichon family late Saturday evening, the day before Easter. Like her last litter, she delivered her babies in about one and a half hours with some heavy panting

Lil and Jack’s 2nd Litter Has Arrived

Lil and Jack welcomed 3 girls to the Hollyhock Bichon family early Saturday morning. She delivered her babies in under an hour and a half with no stress or complications. Her labor was a bit “vocal”, not unlike her mother,