2026 Member Achievements

Michael Matloob and “Schmutzie” Samtasia’s When Life Gives You Schmutz were part of the advertising for Westminster!

Helen and “Obie” BISS GCHP Skilo Bear’s Heart on the Mend received an award of merit at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club.

Helen and “Juliet” GCH Skilo Bear’s Love Story were awarded Best of Opposite at the Minuteman Samoyed Club Specialty

Lori Perry’s “Nova” Dazz-L-ing’s Magic in the Stars BCAT earned her BCAT title and participated in the pack walk at the Samoyed Nationals in October of 2025

Patty Richards writes: MBBES CH Samsong Angel of Hope, POA “Angel” started her show career at 4 months old in Beginner Puppy 4-6 months where she took 4 group wins earning her an AKC Puppy of Achievement Certificate. Angel took her first major win at just 9 months old on her first day out in her Bred By Exhibitor class. At 10 months, her second weekend out, Angel went on to win Best of Breed over a nice special from her Bred By Exhibitor class earning her 2nd major. Angel was shown exclusively by myself, Patty Richards, in Bred By Exhibitor classes earning 2 Best Bred By Exhibitor in Shows. Angel finished her championship this past July, 2025, in Vermont. Angel has been my Angel of Hope and my dream come true.

“Sabrina” Atomic Espresso winning Best in Sweepstakes under breeder/judge Elizabeth Wells and handled by breeder/owner Deb DeFonzo.

GCh CH Atomic Lord of the Ring, “Frodo,” earned Best of Breed and Owner Handled Best of Breed at the Minuteman Samoyed Club Specialty, November 2025 with judge Nancy Amburgey. Bred, owned and handled by Deb DeFonzo

Three siblings competed together at the Specialty. Courtney Bouthiller with Atomic Spirit of the Rose Duchess, “Duchess”; Deb DeFonzo with Atomic Espresso, “Sabrina”; and Debbie Studwell with Atomic Kind of a Big Dill, “Calvin Pickles.”

Courtney Bouthiller and “Lady” Snowkrest Spirit of Arendelle Castle earned their Barn Hunt Champion Platinum Silver

Courtney Bouthiller and “Duke” CH Snowkrest Spirit of Icy Valor. He got to teach a college class last semester and made lots of students very happy.

Courtney Bouthiller and “Duchess” Atomic Spirit of the Rose earned their Barn Hunt Instinct title and are working on Novice.

Linda Everly and “Halley” CH Painted Hills Halley’s Comet Once In A Lifetime Earned their Rally Novice, DCAT, and Excellent Agility Jumper titles this past year.

Linda Everly and “Halley” CH Painted Hills Halley’s Comet Once In A Lifetime also earned their WS title through Pack Hiking last July.

Andrea Ruzzo’s “Aerith” White Magic Flower Girl earns her Barn Hunt Crazy 8s Bronze title.