Lhotse rose to her championship status very quickly, once we hired a professional handler. Owner Lynda Tusoni handled her in 6 shows in which she had a ribbon placement in each show. Then we hired Jean Hargis, and her first showing took 3rd place in Open Bitch Class with 16 other bitches! The next day she got her first points, 3 point major under Judge Joseph Heine.

Below is Lhotse's winning records, with pictures.

February 17, 2003 Santa Clara Kennel Club - 3 point major under Judge Joseph Heine
Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite

March 2, 2003 Kings Kennel Club of California - 1 point under Judge Rudy Munoz
Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite

March 22, 2003 Oakland Kennel Club - 5 point major under Judge Maggie Alhino
Winners Bitch, Best of Breed over specials, Best of Winners

March 23, 2003 Oakland Kennel Club - 4 point major under the late Judge Patrick Doniere Jr
Winners Bitch , Best of Opposite

April 5, 2003 Yosemite Kennel Club - 1 point under Judge Mabel (Jinx) Gunville
Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite

April 6, 2003 Yosemite Kennel Club - 1 point under Judge Judi Park
Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite