Nacho's "Breakthrough" Ad

Dog News, June 3, 2011.

Nacho....Man's Best Friend on the Today Show!

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The old saying, "Everything you see on TV is a facade" couldn't be more true.

Nacho's half sister, Micah was featured in the June edition of GQ magazine. Nacho was going to be the one photographed but couldn't make it as he was away showing in MD. I sensed her slight skepticism at first, as she tried to jump up on me a few times, which she hardly ever does. But once she lied by my feet for a while, she made sense of her surroundings, and became more relaxed. I've attached a couple of photos from that fun day.

When the assistant editor of the magazine asked for one of my Bullmastiffs to be featured on the Today Show (segment being the same nature of the magazine article), I thought it would be great exposure for Nacho, being one of the top dogs in the country. We drove 4 hours to pick him up at his handler's house, and trekked to Rockefeller Center, leaving at 5:30am to what I hoped would be an excellent opportunity to educate the general public on my beloved breed, with my tremendous ambassador. Making our way to the green room, Nacho was a STAR attraction...compliment after compliment. And Nacho reciprocated with flopping over on his back, asking for belly rubs.

Before I knew it he was whisked away with his male model/"handler" and I was told to wait downstairs. Afterwords I was told by the Today Show crew that Nacho was the "comic relief" of the whole segment and that he was hysterical. I thought, oh perfect...people get to see Nacho in his true nature: Goofy, sweet, confident, alert, etc. For those of you who really know Nacho, know he is a BIG Lover with a bulletproof temperament.

Well, after watching today, I'm appalled. The clever, educational magazine feature was turned into a mockery...all Kathy and Hoda did was make fun of the dogs. Regarding the Brussels, Kathy stated, "Bon Bon looks like a little old man...Bon bon's a sad little creature." How rude! I don't think Bon Bon's owner appreciated having her dog called a "sad creature", nor did I appreciate them stating, "Nacho is not too smart." On the contrary, Nacho was the only dog who was aware of his surroundings. The minute he walked into the "closet sized" studio, the camera moved into him, and he immediately noticed "another Bullmastiff" looking back at him from the monitor. Maybe if Nacho had a few minutes to sniff around and become acclimated, he would've become more sure of his new surroundings.

And Kathy and Hoda laughed in hysterics, calling Nacho "scared" as he headed for the door (WITHOUT his tail between his legs), and came back into the room, again, tail relaxed. I was told the two of them "love dogs"....doesn't sound like either of them know A THING about dogs or doggie body language. A very disappointing outcome. Thanks for listening to my experiences.

Nacho is a NEW CANADIAN CHAMPION & A BIS WINNER!!!!!

Nacho went to Canada last weekend to pick up some points towards his Canadian Championship and came home, not only finished, but a BEST IN SHOW winner!!! WAY TO GO NACHO & KEVIN!!!! We are SO PROUD of you!!!

Back to back Breeds at Bucks and Trenton

Thanks to Judge Ms. Marjorie Martorella...

And thank you to Judge Mr. Roger D. Gifford.

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Making his way to the top!

We know it's still early in the year, but we would like to congratulate Nacho and Kevin for (with limited showing), sitting comfortably in the Top 3 (All Breed), and for reaching their way to the top! Pictured above with Judge Mr. Houston Clark and one of their multiple Group Placements...What an awesome team!

3 Special bitches

On February 2nd, Nacho's daughter, Mia, turned 6 months old! As a fun exercise, I compared a stacked 6 month photo of Nacho (left) and Mia (right), in order to analyze a side by side comparison....What do you think???

Mia, "B'mew Bullmax Mi Casa S Mia Casa"

Apparently I started a trend because then Mia's breeder, Nicole Miron, wanted to join in.....with Mia's littermate, Alys. She's coming along beautifully, don't you think???

Alys, "Bullmax Fleur de Lys"

And the trend continued with a third littermate...Owned by Chantal Cormier & Nicole Miron, with their lovely fawn bitch, Daxx.....Isn't she pretty???

Daxx, "Bullmax Fear No Evil"

Nacho has some very promising offspring who will be making their appearances in the conformation and obedience rings this month. And based on these comparisons, they are following right along in their daddy's footsteps! Good Luck girls!