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Hollyhock says goodbye to Austin

Posted on February 15, 2018 by webmaster Posted in General

Today we learned of the loss of Hollyhock Lake Of Silver, “Austin“, born 1/8/2000 and went to the rainbow bridge on 2/13/2018. Here are some photos of Austin and a note from his mom, Debra Farrow. RIP Austin.

Sweet Austin passed away on January 13, 2018. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was 18 years and 5 days old.

Austin was a happy dog and lived “The life of Riley” with absolutely no health issues and he never missed a meal! I can’t help but believe Austin somehow channeled the Westminster judges to award Flynn the win for 2018. JR and Flynn are the bookends to his sweet Bichon life.

Austin was a loyal companion to the end. I will always be grateful to Diana McFarlane and Linda Rowe for their expertise and friendship.

Debra Farrow

Flynn the Bichon Frise wins Best In Show at Westminster 2018

Posted on February 13, 2018 by webmaster Posted in General

Congratulations to FLYNN for taking the ultimate prize at Westminster 2018! Only the second Bichon Frise to achieve Best In Show since JR did it in 2001.

Also, special congratulations to his breeders, Lorrie Carlton and Larry Letsche for their years of hard work, and to Bill McFadden who expertly handled Flynn along this wonderful journey.

Photos courtesy of the Westminster Kennel Club and Karsten Moran for The New York Times.

Hollyhock Skywalker – New Champion

Posted on January 18, 2018 by webmaster Posted in Sky

Congratulations to Scott and Sherry Harris and their boy SKY, the newest Hollyhock Bichon to attain his Champion title. Hollyhock Skywalker “Sky” was awarded his first major the first day he went in the show ring at 10 months old. He came home 3 months later finishing his Champion title with all his points from the puppy classes. Thank you Ryan Wolfe and Lisa Bettis for taking this young boy on his initial journey into AKC competition. As a bonus, Sky brought home a few Grand Champion points and will be pursuing his GCH and International titles in 2018. His daddy Scott is looking forward to working with him in Agility and mommy Sherry is very happy to have her little “deviled egg” home.

Emma and Riser’s puppies arrive

Posted on August 26, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Emma

Friday morning Emma decided something was up and she didn’t feel like breakfast. She did some “nesting” in various spots at Momma Linda’s house and finally settled into the official nesting box for a nap. Within minutes her contractions started and she delivered her two boys in about an hour and 15 minutes. Mommy and babies made a quick trip to the vet for their initial wellness check and everyone was home for lunch and nap time within a few hours. You can see pictures and follow Emma’s litter’s development at the following link:
Click here to follow the progress of this litter.

Please note: The puppies from this litter are all spoken for and will be going to families already on our waiting list. To get on the waiting list for a future litter or a referral to one of our breeder associates, please complete our puppy application.

Dee Dee and Titus’ puppies have arrived

Posted on August 15, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Dee Dee

Monday morning Dee Dee was ready to deliver her babies, and she made it look easy, delivering 3 girls and 2 boys in less than 3 hours of labor. She and her puppies went to the vet for an initial wellness check which they passed with flying colors. You can see pictures and follow this litter’s development at the following link:
Click here to follow the progress of this litter.

Holly and Romeo’s puppies have arrived

Posted on August 6, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Holly

Sunday morning Holly decided she might as well bring these pups into the world. After all, Linda had called Deb to say she was in labor and Deb seemed to be getting so nervous the past few days. So, within two hours, she popped out 3 girls and 2 boys like it was just another day. No big deal. She paced a bit and had some water between contractions, but once the first baby came out, she was all business. Cleaning and nuzzling each baby before pushing out the next one. She is quite a special girl and a wonderful mommy. Click here to follow the progress of this litter.

Lucie – New Hollyhock Champion

Posted on July 8, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Lucie

Congratulations to Lucie, HOLLYHOCK MY HEART STOOD STILL, for finishing her Champion title this past weekend at the Summerfest shows in Camarillo, California.

Lucie finished fast with 4 Majors, and swept the majors all 3 days at Summerfest. She finished on Sunday with an extra Major, her first toward her Grand Champion title. You go girl!

Lucie is the daughter of Hollyhock’s Holly and Wills, both Grand Champions, and we hope she will pursue her Grand Champion title after some R&R with Mom and Dad. Many thanks to Allan Chambers for showing her at her best and to Jewel and Jeff Weien, her owners, for allowing us to show off another special Hollyhock Bichon.

See more of Lucie by visiting her web page and photo gallery.

Lucie – Best Opposite from the classes

Posted on June 18, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Lucie

Congratulations to Lucie, Hollyhock My Heart Stood Still for taking Best Opposite and her first 4 point Major at the Bahia Sur Kennel Club show on Father’s Day. The daughter of IntCH GCH Hollyhock SHE Returns “Holly” and IntCH GCH Hollyhock Heir To The Throne “Wills”, Lucie is 16 months old and owned by Jewel and Jeff Weien of San Diego, CA. You’re looking good Lucie girl!

See more of Lucie by visiting her web page and photo gallery.

Wills – New Grand Champion

Posted on April 2, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Wills

Congratulations to our boy Wills, IntCH GCH CH HOLLYHOCK HEIR TO THE THRONE for completing his Grand Champion title under the guidance of her handler, Allan Chambers, at the recent Kern County Kennel Club shows. Wills finished his Grand Champion title with 5 Majors, 2 Best Opposite and 3 Best Of Breed wins! Way to go pretty boy!

Misty’s first litter has arrived

Posted on March 13, 2017 by webmaster Posted in Misty

Congratulations to Misty (IntCH CH Scarlet’s In The Midst Of Hollyhock) on the arrival of her first litter. Three boys and one girl arrived with very little drama and mommy and babies are doing great. Follow their litter diary at this link http://hollyhockbichons.com/puppies/puppies031317/

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