Barb and I read each and every one of your replies, posts and emails and we were both very touched by such heartfelt sentiments about Tate's career. We can only say THANK YOU for making us smile. Barb says that Tate has not missed a beat back at her house and is enjoying being home. You all should have seen how he just lit up after hearing Barb's voice for the first time again in a while! It sure made things easier.

I'd like to wish everyone on Bulldogsworld a wonderful Holiday Season and have fun, but be safe!

Good luck in the ring and at the "River" in 2008!

I'd be remiss not to thank all the many different judges that awarded Tate's many great qualities. I can't mention all the Breed judges and Group judges that gave him placements but I will name the following in alphabetical order:

Bests in Show
Mr. Ralph Ambrosio
Mr. Charles Francis

Bests in Specialty Show
Breeder-Judge Mr. Mike Brunk
Breeder-Judge Mr. Wayne Brower
Breeder-Judge Mr. Jim Cardello (2)
Breeder-Judge Mrs. Dara Carr
Mrs. Gayle Denman
Breeder-Judge Ms. Bridgette Higginbotham
Breeder-Judge Mrs. Karan Kilgus
Breeder-Judge Dr. John Little (3)
Breeder-Judge Mr. Randy Miller (3)
Dr. Roger Pritchard
Breeder-Judge Mrs. Darlene Stuedemann
Breeder-Judge Mrs. Carol Williams

Bulldog Club of America National Awards of Merit
Breeder-Judge Mr. Jim Cardello - 2004
Breeder-Judge Mr. Jim Dundas - 2007

Non-Sporting Group Firsts
Mr. Ralph Ambrosio
Mrs. Nancy Byrd (3)
Mr. John Connelly
Mr. Gary Doerge
Mr. Charles Francis (2)
Mrs. Sharon Francis
Mrs. Wera Hubenthal
Mr. David Krogh
Mr. Robert Moore
Mr. Skip Stanbridge
Breeder-Judge Mrs. Carol Williams

Jay