Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Nacho is a proud Papa once again!

On February 19, 2011, Nacho became the proud Sire of 6 gorgeous chunky babies, 4 boys and 2 girls, out of "TruGrit's Tabitha."

This litter was bred by Al Batchelor of TruGrit Bullmastiffs.

And on February 26th, 2011, Nacho became the proud Papa again, of 4 HUGE beautiful, healthy babies! 2 Boys and 2 Girls out of "TruGrit's Cookie Monster."

This litter was bred by Al Batchelor, TruGrit Bullmastiffs and Emi Gonzalez, B'mew Bullmastiffs.

A Video of Nacho at the Garden!

Mr. Popularity!

Nacho's face is quickly becoming one of the most popular Bullmastiff headpieces in America. Not only admired by friends, fans, and fanciers in the US, but also becoming a very sought after stud dog in other parts of the world.

In preparation for the Garden, we made this "campaigning box" with give-aways to interested spectators at the benching area...

Filled with informative Nacho brochures lovingly made by his mom...and stickers & buttons created by Ribit Design and made by Screen Tek, North Haven, CT.

When home or away, Nacho always seems to think EVERYONE is his friend and that EVERY visitor has come to see him, ONLY...and oftentimes, they do!

Here he is giving a BIG hug to his Uncle-in-Law, Mark, a postal carrier...There's no nipping this mailman's ankles! ;0)

Nacho can never seem to get close enough!
When at home, Nacho has more appointments, and people that want to stop by and see him than I do!

Nacho is also a HUGE fan of the ladies in his life...especially the furry ones he lives with. Here he is with his niece, "B'mew Sugar Plum Fairy", Clara.

And his daughter, "B'mew N Bullmax Mi Casa S Mia Casa", Mia.

These pups just ADORE Nacho!!! And the feeling is mutual <3

And here he is guarding the cats and kittens at Petsmart...Although I think he liked them more than they liked him ;0) But he sure was a HUGE crowd pleaser with everyone else in the store, and their pets. He always is when we're out...and usually get, "WOW! That is THE MOST gorgeous dog I have EVER seen!

So yes, Nacho is becoming quite popular with many people from all walks of life. Above is a group of children from South Mountain Middle School in Allentown, PA. They learned all about Nacho and how he was making a trip to the Garden last month. Here they are, proudly holding up their Nacho buttons! How cute!

So if you ever run into Nacho at a show or something, go up to him and give him a BIG hug!

Nacho wins an AWARD OF MERIT at the Garden!!!!

Nacho finished 2010 the #4 Bullmastiff in the Nation, earning him a very exciting Westminster Kennel Club invite this February. Above, Nacho gets a cool down and some love from his handler, Kevin Bednar. Photo credit: In Focus by Miguel.

Above is a handmade Valentine's Day card from Nacho to his handlers, Kevin and Heather.
Made by Cheyanne Smith.

What an exciting time to sit and watch a little over 20 Bullmastiffs line up in Madison Square Garden...Nacho being one of them :)

Nacho getting examined by Judge Mr. Burt Yamada...

Checking him out from head to tail

Lined up between a couple of his competitors

Focusing intently on his handler...

More focusing...

And hand stacking...

Yummy bait...

The Judge checking them all from the front...

Nacho's away and back...

And a go around...

And another stacked view...

Nacho left with a VERY exciting "Award of Merit"...only 2 years old...first time out at the Garden...not too shabby!!!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Nacho is currently the #1 Bullmastiff (All Breed) and a Top 20 Working Dog!!!!

We were excited to pull up some recent rankings and see Nacho doing so well, so early in the year. It can only get better from here! Keep up the great work guys!!!

*AKC Top Dogs Report as of January 19, 2011 (All Breed) and January 20, 2011 (All Breed Working Group).

Some Group Placement Photos

Group 4 under Judge Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark

Group 4 under Judge Mr. Houston Clark

Group 3 under Judge Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton