In the News
Knopa Wins World Junior Title in Denmark
2010-06-25
We are poud to announce that McVan's To Russia with Love "Knopa" won
World Junior Title at the World Dog Show in Denmark. Additionally, she won the Danish "ticket" CACB towards her Danish title.
Shown and loved by Marina, Knopa was Best Junior Scottish Terrier at the World Terrier Show and the World Scottish Terrier show. What a weekend. Thank you Marina for your love, expert grooming and handling.
Knopa is just a year old. Yes, she is the sister of Frankie and Betsy who had USA wins earlier in the month.
A Group 1 for Frankie Who is Just 1 Year Old
2010-06-13
To top off his magical weekend, Ch. McVan's Sentimental Journey "Frankie" earned a Group 1 under Australian Terrier expert Mrs. Dee Hyde. We are honored with this win in a large terrier group. Frankie now has 15 points towards his Grand Championship.
Puppies are so cute.
2010-06-12
We are expecting new puppies in the middle of July. As with any litter, there may be show and companion quality kids. We also have a lovely brindle girl of four months available to the right show or companion home.
Frankie Goes Best in Specialty Show
2010-06-11
New Champion McVan's Sentimental Journey earns Best in Show honors at the Washington State Scottish Terrier (WSSTC) under breeder judge Bill DeVilleneuve. This was Frankie debute as a special. He was handled by his buddy Travis.
Aurora garners "Select" honors three days in a row!
2010-06-11
BIS Ch. McVan's Northern Lights "Aurora" came out to play briefly and earned select awards at the WSSTC, Puyallup and Tacoma Kennel Club Shows. Not bad for a pregnant girl.
Aurora is expecting 4-5 puppies out of Ch. Lucias Dream Summer Lightning "Zachery" around July 20-24. We are expecting wonderful puppies with good temperment, nice bone and of course McVan's happy outgoing personality.
Betsy Struts her stuff and wins sweepstakes
2010-06-11
Betsy, the sister of Frankie wasn't to be outdone by her brother at the WSSTC. She danced her way to a Best in Sweepstakes win under breeder judge Robbi Garvin. Thank you Robbi for recognizing Betsy. She's still barking about it to her brother.
Frankie Earns a Group 2
2010-06-11
Frankie continued his winning ways by garnering a Group 2 from breeder judge Bill Devilleneuve at the Puyallup cluster. Frankie finished his American championship the week before. We think our yearling boy is something special.
Dizzy Ms. Lizzy Scores Big at Great Western
2010-06-10
McVan's Dizzy Ms. Lizzy got back to back majors at Great Western, Long Beach, CA to finish her American championship. Lizzy was handled by her owner Dr. Tom Hossfeld to these wins.
Lizzy is out of BIS CH McVan's Stamp of Approval of Jovial -- CH McVan's Down Home Girl. Her lineage traces back to the great BIS Gaelforce Postscript "Peggy Sue" who won the Westminster dog show in 1995.
Accomplishments of 2009
2009-12-28
McVan Scotties is proud of the accomplishments of their dogs during 2009. Our achievements have included:
San Francisco Scottish Terrier Verstality Award –
Ch. McVan’s Rocket Man, NJP, NAP, NA, NAJ,OA, OAJ, RN JE
Owned by Joanne Young
Duff De Pac Man Puppy Dog Trophy
Am. Thailand Ch. McVan’s E Equals Mc-Squared
Owned by Dr. Teerana Bhongmakapat
Specialty Winners
Ch. McVan’s Trip the Light Fantastic "Ginger"
(BISS WSSTC specialty)
Am. Can. Ch. McVan’s Light My Fire "Jimmy"
(BISS BC All Terrier Club)
Ch. McVan’s Northern Lights
(BOWs Northern CA, BOS BC Terrier Club, G1 ATCWW)
Ch. McVan’s Power of Love "Brenda"
(BOWs WSSTC)
Ch. McVan’s Light of My Life
(BISweeps, WSSTC, WD BC Terrier Specialty)
McVan’s Lighning and Lace Strikes Ballyhoo
(Louisville BISweeps and WB)
Ch. Lucia's Dream Summer Lightning "Zachery"
WD, Nor California Terrier Association
New Champions for the year:
Am. Can. Ch. McVan’s Light of My Life “Webster”
Ch. McVan’s Lights, Camera, Action
Am. Can. Ch. McVan’s Northern Lights “Aurora”
Ch. McVan’s Power of Love “Brenda”
Ch. McVan’s Some Kind of Wonderful “Ronni”
Ch. McVan’s Trip the Light Fantastic “Ginger”
Ch. McVan’s Blinded by the Light “Maxwell”
Ch. Lucia’s Dream Summer Lightning “Zachery”
McVan Babies Just Want to Have Fun!
2009-07-25
Baby pictures are so-o-o-o cute. Here you see three puppies out of Anna Nicole and Jimmy and four babies out of Carrie and Max. In the pictures of the puppies are 6 and 7 weeks old respectively. Ahh aren't they cute
Zachery Finishes U.S. Championship
2009-07-04
Lucia's Dream Summer Lightning 'Zachery" finished his American championship in record time. Our dutch boy finished at year young and was expertly handled by Bergit Kabel. He will now head up north to finish his Canadian championship.
Webster struts off with a new title
2009-06-14
"Webster" finished with multiple majors and a Best in Sweepstakes at the Washington State Scottish Terrier Club show under Judge Sonya Neve. Webster is 10th champion offspring of Am. Can. Ch. Beameup McVan's Gold Digger "Anna Nicole" which qualifies her for the registry of merit supreme (ROMX) designation of the Scottish Terrier Club of America. His sire, Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Light My Fire "Jimmy," now has 18 champion kids. Way to go Anna and Jimmy. Webster is the first Scottie champion owned by Ben Hosakul and Ken Kinhorn.
Owner-Handled Group 4 for Ms. Lacey
2009-06-02
McVan's Lightning and Lace Strikes Ballyhoo owned by Angie Solomito went BOB from the classes and on to a Group 4 at the Olive Branch, MS Kennel Club. Lacey was owner-handled to this win under breeder judge Gary Doerge.
This was both girl's (Lacey and Angie) first group placement
New Puppies for Annie and Carrie
2009-06-02
Puppies, puppies every where. The first week of June saw the birth of two litters of puppies. Anna Nicole and Jimmy had a litter of three scotties. The litter included one exceptional wheaten girl, a smaller black boy and a fiesty but small wheaten boy.
A few days later, her daughter McVan's Fire Starter "Carrie" had a litter for four puppies. There were three beautiful black girls and one wheaten boy, all puppies were of good size with nice coats.
It's now 8 weeks later and the puppies are doing well. They have had their shots, they are eating sold food. Anna is teaching them to be tough scotties and to stand up own their feet. They enjoy their twice daily romps through the hall ways and love a rubber toy with a bell in it.
McVan Sweeps Up in Yakima
2009-06-01
Ch. McVan's Trip the Light Fantastic "Ginger" got back to back Group 1s at the Yakima Kennel club Shows on Saturday and Sunday. She is owned by Carol Greenwald and handled Travis Luijten. This was "Ginger's first Group 1s.
Under terrier expert Elliot Weiss, McVan's Power of Love "Brenda" ignored the 100 degree heat and pranced her way to two 3- point majors. She was BOWs on Saturday. Brenda is loved and owned by Annie Bringloe.
McVan's Blinded by the Light "Maxwell" was WD and BOS on Saturday for a major and BOWS, BOS on Sunday to garner 6 points. Maxwell is owned by Vandra Huber and Michael Krolewski.
All three winners were sired by our special dog Am. Can. BISS Ch. McVan's Light My Fire "Jimmy". Anna Nicole is the mother of Ginger and Maxwell (both wheatens) and Ch. McVan's Down Home Girl is the mother of Brenda.
Brenda Continues Winning Ways
2009-05-18
McVan's Power of Love "Brenda" is well on her way to finishing her American championship. In the last two weekends she was shown, she went Winner's Bitch all three times shown. Shown by our friend Travis, Brenda is owned by Annie Bringloe. Her sire is BISS McVan's Light My Fire and dam is Ch. McVan's Down Home Girl.
Aurora Finishes at Specialty
2009-05-17
McVan's Northern Lights "Aurora" went BOW to finish her American championship at the Northern California speciality under breeder judge James Reynolds. Aurora is taking a brief vacation and then will move on to earn her Canadian championship and light up the agility ring. Aurora is out of Jimmy and Anna Nicole.
Aurora is also CHIC certified by the Orthopedic Foundation of America. McVan Scotties currently has 10 CHIC health certified dogs in our breeding program with more earning certifications.
Zachery Goes BOWs at Specialty
2009-05-17
At 9 months young, Lucia's Dream Summer Lightning "Zachery" went BOWs and BOS at the Northern California Terrier specialty to earn his first major. This was the first time that Zachery was shown. Zachery was bred by Betty Smit-Kamerbeek in the Netherland. Thank you Betty for sending us this stallion of a young dog. He has temperament, a front to die for, great layback and good bone. He will be out at specialities this summer.
Lacey Goes BOB From Classes
2009-05-16
McVan's Lightning and Lace Strikes Ballyhoo garnered BOB honors from the classes at the Jackson Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association on May 17 for her first 4 point major. Owner-handled by Angie Solomito, Lacey bested two top Scottie specials to take the breed under terrier expert Bruce Schwartz. This teen-age Scottie lassie recently won the large 12-18 bitch class at the Scottish Terrier Club of America National Specialty. We are very proud of Lacey and Angie for their accomplishments.
In Washington state, Lacey's brother McVan's Light Of My Life "Webster" owned Ben Hosakul and Ken Kincaid got back to back BOWs and BOS at local shows. Webster needs a major to finish his championship.
Dante Earns AOM at Canadian National
2009-05-16
Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Inferno garners an Award of Merit at the Canadian Scottish Terrier Specialty in Regina, Canada. Dante is owned and love by Cheryl Lange. Dante's son Ben Jr. was Winner's Dog at the Terrier Specialty the same weekend to finish his Canadian championship. Congratulations to Cheryl Lange and her mom for lovin our boy and showing him to advantage.
Dante is the litter mate Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Fire Starter "Carrie" and is out of Ch. McVan's Light My Fire and Beameup McVan's Gold Digger.
McVan Kids Do Well at National Specialty In Dayton
2009-04-27
Our agility king Ch. McVan's Rocket Man RN, NA, NAP, OA, JE, NAJ, NJP OAJ owned by Joanne Young earned 2 legs in Rally Advanced A at the STCA's first national specialty rally competition in Dayton. Rocky is one of only two Scottish Terriers to have earned titles in conformation, agility, obedience and rally. He will be honored later this year by the STCA for his accomplishments
McVan's Lightning and Lace Strike's Ballyhoo shown, owned and loved by Angie Solomito won the large 12-18 bitch class at the national specialty We are very proud of these gals.
CH Land Rose R JP All Right who is out of Am. Japanese Ch. McVan's The Patriot earned awards of merit at the National Specialty and Dayton specialty. He is owned by Rebecca & Dorene Cross. Max will soon visit our breeding partners at Dynasty Scottish Terriers in Brazil to earn more titles.
Ronni finishes her American Championship
2009-04-20
Can. Ch. McVan's Some Kind of Wonderful "Ronni" finished her American championship with back to back majors at the Northern California Terrier Specialty and Sacramento Kennel Club shows. She finished under breeder judge Kathy Ferris. Ronni is owned by Greg and Terry Brown who earlier had finished Ronni's Canadian championship and was handled by Amy Rutherford.
Ronni is out of Ch. McVan's Light My Fire and Ch. McVan's Down Home Girl.
Ginger Dances her Way Into Group Placements
2009-04-04
Ch. McVan's Trip the Light Fantastic "Ginger" garners a Group 2 at the Olympia Kennel Club. Her dance partner and handler is Travis Luijten. The judge was terrier expert Mr Dennis J Kniola. Ginger is owned by Carol Greenwald. We think she one of the very best bitches of any color we have bred with a lovely front and rear to match, excellent proportions, clean head and excellent movement.
Ginger finishes her U.S. Championship! Sisters do well too!
2009-01-20
McVan Scottie sisters got four majors on the Portland Rose Cluster Circuit. McVan's Trip the Light Fantastic "Ginger" finished her championship with a major. She is owned by Dan and Carol Greenwald.
Her sister McVan's Lights Camera Action got two majors and is well on her way to her championship. She is owned by Sally Johnson. Finally, Vandra handled McVan's Northern Lights "Aurora" got her first major.
All three sisters are out of Am.Can. Ch. McVan's Light My Fire "Jimmy" and Am. Can. Ch. Beameups McVan's Gold Digger "Anna Nicole" Jimmy and Anna both belong to the STCA's Registry of Merit. Ginger is Jimmy's 13th champion offspring.
McVan's Rainy Day Man BOS at Eukanuba
2008-12-15
New Am. Brazilian Ch. McVan's Rainy Day Man earned best of opposite sex at the American Kennel Club's Eukanuba show on Sunday. He is out of Ch. McVan's Inferno and Ch. McVan's Run Around Sue.
He has had an impressive career in the U.S. going winner's dog twice Montgomery weekend and also two times at the shows preceding Eukanuba.
Bred by Vandra Huber, Devon is now owned by Jerson Valle and Victor Malzoni, Jr.
and lives in Brazil.
Am. Ch. McVan's E Equals MC-squared Thai Champion
2008-12-02
BANGKOK, THAILAND -- Am. Ch. McVan's E Equals MC-squared "Einstein" became a Thai champion in three shows with 3 Best Junior in Show wins. made his debute in Thailand at the Pantip Pet Expo. Shown by breeder Vandra, Einstein got BOB and Reserve Best in Group at the first two shows. Einstein who is 17 months old, also earned two Best Junior in Show titles on Australian Judge David Strachan and Thai judge Peerapong Pisitwuttinan. The next day, Einstein was shown by "Johnny" Khanchit Singhamongkolkhet who has taken a rest from grooming the famous U.S. sealyham "Charmin" and was in Thailand to visit his family. At the third show, Einsten went Best in Group, beating the #1 terrier and #3 all breed dog in Thailand. To become a Thai champion a dog must earn 3 ccs and 60 points. Points are awarded for breed and group placements. Einstein is proudly own by Dr. Teerana Bhongmakapat. Einstein is out of Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Light My Fire and Am. Can. Ch. Beameup McVan's Gold Digger.
CH McVan's Jumpin' Jack Flash earns more Agility titles!
2008-12-02
This weekend he earned his NAJ title and completed 2 legs towards his NA (Novice Agility). He also earned his first leg towards his OAJ (Open Agility Jumpers). All were first places!
CGC Canine Good Citizen
RN Rally Novice
NAP Novice Agility Preferred
NJP Novice Jumpers Preferred
OAP Open Agility Preferred
OJP Open Jumpers Preferred
NAJ Novice Agility Jumpers
McVan's Rainmaker earns Rally Advance & Excellent titles
2008-12-02
McVan's Rainmaker earned two Rally titles at the Yuma AKC dog show.
Rainie and Judy finished out their Rally run by earning a Rally Advance and Rally Excellent titles over the long weekend in Arizona.
Montgomery Weekend Winners
2008-10-14
McVan's Rainy Day Man "Devon" ( Ch. McVan's Infernal and Ch. McVan's Run Round Sue) was WD, BOS AND BOS at the Thursday Hatsboro Show under Judge Thom Parotti. On Friday Devon was also WD under Harry O'Donoghue. Devon is owned by Jerson Valle and Victor Malzoni.
McVan's Thrill of the Hunt at Chyscott (Ch. chyscott's First Knight and Ch. McVan's Fire Starter) was the division winner in STCA sweepstakes and won his class each day he was shown. he is owned by LaRae and Whitney shafter and Krissy Simmons.
Hunter's sister McVan's Keeper of the Stars owned by Joanne Young also placed her her classes.
Ch. McVan's Rocket Man NAP, NJP, NA, JE, RN, NAJ OAOAJ won the earth dog championship class at Montgomery. He is one of only two scotties to have qualified for the versatility award offered by the SFBSTC.
BIS Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Firestarter "Carrie" received an award of merit at Montgomery and 3rd in the brood bitch class. We are fortunate to own this beautiful Scottie.
McVan's Trip the Light Fantastic "Ginger" placed every day in the open class -- even though she is just over a year old.
McVan's Fire Starter goes BIS Again!
2008-09-10
I am pleased to inform everyone that BIS Am. Can. Can. Ch. McVan's Fire Starter "Carrie" got her second all breed best in show on Sunday, August 31. The group judge was Mrs. Patterson and the Best in Show judge was terrier expert Dr. John Shelton. This is Carrie's second all breed Best in Show and she earned the honors on Travis Liujten's birthday. thank you Travis. The day before Carrie got a Group 1
Carrie's younger sister Ginger bot Winner's bitch both days.
I'm so happy -- even in Thailand I am doing the happy dance!
Vandra Huber and the McVan Clan
McVan's Bright Idea wins Puppy class!
2008-09-09
Congratulations to McVan's Bright Idea owned by Cynthia Gilson of Detroit Michigan. They won the 6-9 month old class at the Michigan Specialty.
The puppy is out of Ch. McVan's Light My Fire and Ch. Beameup McVan's Gold Digger. It was his first show.
McVan's Rainmaker earns Rally Novice title
2008-09-09
Congratulation to Rainie and Judy James. They earned their Rally Novice B title at the Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club show in July 2008.
They are a leg away from obtaining their Rally Advance title. Way to go!
McVAN'S THRILL OF THE HUNT AT CHYSCOTT
2008-08-18
McVAN'S THRILL OF THE HUNT AT CHYSCOTT (Ch. Chyscott's First Knight and BIS Ch. McVan's Firestarter) was Best in Sweepstakes a the Scottish Terrier Club of Denver specialty at just over six months of age. The judge was Ellen Avery. He was reserve winner's dog under Sandra Goose Allen. On Sunday, Hunter got a five point major from the puppy class.
At home in Washington state, Hunter's mother Ch. McVan's Firestarter earned a Group 3.
Birth of five scottie lads from Ch. McVan's Legally Blonde (Elle) and Ch. Chyscott's First Knight
2008-08-18
I am pleased to announce the birth of five scottie lads from Ch. McVan's Legally Blonde (Elle) and Ch. Chyscott's First Knight. The puppies were whelped by Margaret Kooda and family in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The litter consisted of four wheatens and one brindle boy. While the first week is always critical, Margaret reports that so far, everyone is doing well.
Einstein Finishes His U.S. Championship & Jimmy Earns ROM
2008-06-07
At less than a year of age, McVan’s E Equals McSquared finished his U.S. championship. Einstein is the first puppy out of a repeat breeding of Jimmy and Anna Nicole to finish his championship. Einstein who was WD at the Northern California Terrier Association shows is now in Thailand with his owner Teerana.
Einstein is the 10th champion sired by Am. Can. Ch. McVan’s Light My Fire which means that Jimmy is eligible for the STCA’s Registry of Merit award. Jimmy is already in the hall of fame for his specialty wins.
McVan Scotties Retires WSSTC’s Blackbriar BIS Challenge Trophy
2008-06-06
Puyallup, WA – BIS Am. Can. Ch. McVan’s Fire Starter “Carrie” earns Best in Show honors at the Washington State Scottish Terrier Club Specialty. This is Carrie’s second specialty Best in Show in the past month. The judge was terrier expert Sharon Cook. Handled by Travis, Carrie also earned a Group 1 the next day at the Puyallup Kennel Club show.
In garnering this win, McVan Scotties retires the WSSTC’s Blackbriar Best in Show Challenge trophy. To retire the trophy, dogs owned by the same owners must win the breed three times. The trophy was named after the first WSSTC specialty winner, Blackbriar Brooke. Carrie’s father Am. Can. Ch. McVan’s Light My Fire “Jimmy” went BIS at the WSSTC in 2007 under Terrier expert Victor Grosso and 2005 under breeder judge Merle Taylor
Other McVan Scotties Do Well at Specialty
2008-06-06
In the classes, McVan’s Power of Love won the 12-19 sweepstakes division. Owned by Annie Bringloe, Brenda was handled by Robbie Garvin. Thank you Robbie!
Second in the class was Warscot’s April Showers owned and bred by Nancy Warfield and Vandra. At 6 months young McVan’s Too Darn Hot of Trotters won her sweepstakes and 6-9 puppy bitch class with first time owner-handler Ken Kinloch. Táp tim (Ruby in Thai) is co-owned by Amphorn “Ben” Hosakul.
McVan’s Light’s Camera Action owned by Sally Johnson and her sister McVan’s Northern Lights both placed in the 9-12 puppy bitch class. Michael Krolewski also showed McVan’s Night and Day. The next day, Warscot’s Curious George of McVan owned by Nancy Warfield and Vandra Huber went BOWs and Best of Opposite Sex for a four point major. George also picked up two more BOW wins on the Idaho circuit the next week.
Washington Scottie Specialty
2008-06-06
McVan Scotties almost makes a clean sweep at the WSSTC specialty. The day begin with mcVan's Light of my Life "webster" earning best in sweepstakes. Webster is owned by Ken Kinloch and Ben Hosakul. This is the second year the boys have taken top honors with a McVan scottie.
Webster also got RWD under judge Ray Bay.
Best of Winners went to Annie Bringloe's typey bitch New Champion McVan's Power of love "Brenda." The day was complete with Best in Specialty honors going to Ch. McVan's Trip the Light Fantastic which who is owned by Carol Greenwald. Our typey wheaten girl is clearning up in the Pacific Northwest and already has amassed numerous group ones.
BIS Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Firestarter Best of Breed
2008-05-04
New Jersey -- BIS Am. Can Ch. McVan's Firestarter "Carrie"
went Best of Breed at the New York Scottish Terrier Club specialty under judge Mr. Robert Moore. Carrie earned top honors over a field of 60 Scottish Terriers.
She was handled by her friend and handler Travis Liujten. The day before, Carrie earned Best of Opposite Sex honors at the Scottish Terrier Club of America's National specialty. The judge was Mr. Edd Bivin.
We are thankful to the judges for recognizing Carrie's breed type, correct size, exquisite head and true movement.
Carrie's younger brothers and sisters also did well over the weekend..
2008-05-04
McVan's E Equals McSquared "Einstein won his 9-12 puppy class at the National specialty and New York Specialty.
His sisters McVan's Northern Lights "Aurora" and McVan's Trip the Light Fantastic "Ginger" got second and third in the 9-12 puppy class.
Ginger got second in sweepstakes at New York. Vandra and Michael had great fun.
Ch. McVan's Jumpin' Jack Flash Takes names in Agility
2008-05-04
Ohio --Ch. McVan's Jumpin' Jack Flash, a lovely wheaten boy earned four first place honors in agility this week. Jax was expertly handled by Michael Thomas, an up and coming young junior handler.
Michael's mentor Joanne Young also did well in the competition.
But the weekend went to Jax's and Michael. Way to go.
Carrie Gets All-Breed Best-In-Show (BIS) at Peninsula Dog Fanciers Show
2008-04-08
Bremerton, WA
Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Fire Starter "Carrie" garnered all breed Best in Show honors at Peninsula Dog Fanciers. The breed and Best in Show judge was George J. Heitzman. Terrier Group Judge was Edd Bivin. Carrie defeated 1,185 dogs. This is Carrie's first all breed Best in Show. She is the eighth homebred McVan Scottish Terrier to earn an all breed BIS.
Carrie was Best of Winner's at the 2007 Scottish Terrier Club of America rotating specialty and Best of Winner's at the 2007 Canadian Scottish Terrier Club rotating specialty. The year before, she won Best in Sweepstakes honors at the Canadian national specialty and took RWB to her mother. Carrie is out of Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Light My Fire X Am. Can. Ch. Beameups McVan's Gold Digger.
We are mighty proud of Carrie and the fire she has set in the show ring.
Anna Nicole has another litter
2008-02-29
WOODINVILLE, WA--- On February 29, Anna Nicole (Ch. Beameup McVan's Gold
Digger) and Jimmy (Ch. McVan's Light My Fire) gave birth to five happy scottie puppies. This is their third litter. The first litter produced multiple specialty winners and BIS Am. Can. Ch. McVan's Light My Fire.
The litter includes three wheaton boys, a black boy and a black brindle girl. The puppies decided to get some spring sun and play in the flowers recently. So here are pictures of two of the explorers.