Blossom was Cash’s first born and first champion.  I was one of the lucky ones to get a phone call on the day Cash finished.  Joan was so proud of him and wanted his babies to know that their Dad was a Champion.  Although she was not well enough to travel to see the litter I had continually kept her up to date via photos.  I never got to speak to her again but she has remained forever in my thoughts.  I know she would be so very proud of Blossom and the winning she did.

Blossom was 4th  in the 6-9 puppy bitch class of over thirty at the ABC the following year.  She went home to grow up for a while and when she came out she was expertly guided by a young handler named Erin Struff.  Blossom finished at the prestigious New Jersey Boxer Club on the ABC Circuit with her third 5 point Specialty win under breeder judge Betty Mentzer.  She also had a three point major and a single point.  Blossom was continually supported by her Granny Ginny through all of her show career as well.

I will be eternally grateful to Joan for agreeing to this breeding as well as being a wonderful friend.  She is fondly remembered by many in this area for her love of life, great sense of humor and her love of her dogs.