Caitlyn and Kimya

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Caitlyn has been bitten by the bug and has started her Juniors show career.  She will now be Kimya's exclusive handler in Juniors, as well as in the conformation ring.  Caitlyn trains under Kevin and Therese Leimback.  Check this page often to see their progress together.

Caitlyn and Kimya in motion at the Willamette Valley Basenji Club Specialty 7-19-05

11-7-04 After only their third show together, Caitlyn and Kimya earned a first place in their class; only 2 more to go until they move up to the next level.

Recent updates: 

9-3-05 Caitlyn and Kimya sail to first with a flawless performance - only 1 more to go

9-4-05   Caitlyn and Kimya work hard to get another second place out of 5 - way to go!!

10-23-04  Caitlyn and Kimya earn fourth place in a class of 8!

10-24-04  Caitlyn and Kimya do not place in a class of 12, but they did turn heads!

11-6-04   Caitlyn and Kimya grab a second place in a class of 6

1-20-05   Caitlyn and Kimya earn second place

1-21-05    Caitlyn and Kimya earn a fourth place out of a class of 12 - way to go!!!

2-12-05   Caitlyn and Kimya take home a 3rd place in a class of 10

2-13-05   Caitlyn and Kimya earn a fourth in a class of 8

3-14-05   Caitlyn and Kimya give a flawless performance, unfortunately there was no placement   

            today

4-9-05    Caitlyn and Kimya slow move up the line to earn a second place out of 6

4-10-05   Caitlyn and Kimya sail to third place today!

5-7-05    Despite Kimya giving Caitlyn fits in the ring, they earn a fourth place!

In the Words of a Junior  by Caitlyn Houser  6-7-05

Hi, my name is Caitlyn Houser.  I am a ten year old junior dog shower.  I show a Basenji named Kimya.  She is a three and a 1/2 year old Tri colored girl that we have had for 3 years.  We show in Juniors together.  Being a junior is as about easy as climbing a mountain.  We love to show, but it has it's ups and downs.  You have to know how to win and lose.  If you earn first place, that's great, but if not, OH WELL!  Congratulate the winner and remember how much fun you just had with your dog. If I could give you one tip, it would be: When you're in the ring you have to remember that it's just you, your dog, and the judge.  Even if there's eleven other people in the ring; you just have to ignore what's going on around you.  Trust me, I have had it happen to me, you have to pay attention!

Just a few words from a junior showman.  Good luck and have fun!

Caitlyn