Kismet News and Updates
10/30/2011
Kismet's Grand Finale was judge Janet Robinson's Winner's Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for a 4-point major at the Sunday Travis County Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Congratulations to his Co-Owners Chris and Katy Jones of Antioch Shelties.
10/29/2011
Chosen Kismet Surprise! was judge Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath's Winner's Bitch for major at the Saturday Travis County Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Congratulations to his co-breeder, Barbara Wright.
10/16/2011
Chateau The Prestige O'Kismet was judge David Anthony's Winner's Dog and Best of Winner's for a 4-point major at the Saturday Tyler Texas Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Kismet's Touch of Silk was Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major as well.
10/09/2011
Kismet's New Dawn was judge Beth Lachnitt's Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners, Best of Breed and Herding Group 4 for a 4-point major at the Saturday Greater Humble Area Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Chateau The Prestige O'Kismet was her Winner's Dog for a 4-point major.
10/08/2011
Kismet's Grand Finale was judge Carolyn McKenna's Winner's Dog, Best of Winners, Best of Breed (over a special), and Herding Group 2 for a 4-point major at the Sunday Greater Humble Area Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Kismet's Chatterbox was her winner's bitch for a 4-point major as well. Congratulations to Denali's Co-Owners, Chris and Katy Jones of Antioch Shelties, and to Kena's owners, Danny and Sheryl Kendrick of Serendipity Shelties.
09/11/2011
Serendipity's Dreams of Kismet was judge Ruby Herz's winner's dog at the Sunday West Central Oklahoma kennel club. Serendipity's Pure Kismet was his reserve winner's dog. Congratulations to their co-breeders and owners, Danny and Sheryl Kendrick of Serendipity Shelties.
09/10/2011
Serendipity's Pure Kismet was judge Bev Llewellyn's winner's dog and best of winners at the Saturday West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club All-Breed show.
07/24/2011
Serendipity's Pure Kismet was judge Linda Scanlon's winner's dog at the Thursday West Central Oklahoma Kennel Club All-Breed show. Congratulations to his co-breeders and owners Danny and Sheryl Kendrick of Serendipity Shelties.
09/03/2011
Kismet's Grand Finale was judge John Connolly Winner's Dog and Best of Winner's for a 4-point major at the Bayou Kennel Club all-breed show. Kismet's Chatterbox HT was his Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major.
07/24/2011
Kismet's Touch of Silk was judge Mark Lucas' Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major at the Galveston County Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Congratulations to Sasha's co-owners, Mike and Sandi Benton. This was Sasha's 2nd major from the puppy classes.
07/23/11
Kismet's Light Fantastic was Judge Arlene Czech's Winner's Dog and Best of Winner's for a 5-point major at the Beaumont Kennel Club All Breed Show (Reliant Cluster). This major finished Bailey's AKC Champion title and also completed BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai's Register of Merit title. We would like to congratulate Bailey's owner, Carol Anders for doing such a great job with him, owner-handling him to every single point. Bailey is Champion number 14 for us this year.
07/22/2011
Chosen Samurai Delight was judge Danelle Brown's Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners for a 5-point major at the Houston Kennel Club All Breed Show (Reliant Cluster). This major finished Dyna's AKC Champion title and also completed BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai's ROM Register of Merit title. She is Champion number 13 for us this year. Dyna was bred and is co-owned by Barbara Wright.
06/24/2011
Kismet's Ashlynn was Judge Richard Lewis' WB for a 3 point major at the Electric City Kennel Club; this win finished her championship. Congrats to her co owners Sergio and Valerie Reyes. Ashlynn was presented by Shannalee Waller-Michalsky.
06/23/2011
Kismet's Ashlynn was Judge David Kirkland's WB, BW and BOS for a 4 point major at the Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club. Ashlynn was presented by Shannalee Waller-Michalsky.
06/14/2011
Kismet's Ashlynn was Leslie B Roger's WB and BW for 2 points at the Snake River Canyon KC. Ashlynn was presented by Shannalee Waller-Michalsky.
06/10/2011
Kismet's Hot To Trot was Judge James Frederickson's WB for her last point at the Calcasieu Kennel Club. Congrats to co owner's Sandi and Mike Benton on your new Champion!
06/09/2011
Kismet's Hot To Trot was Judge Robert Shreve's WB for 1 point at the Calcasieu Kennel Club.
06/04/2011
Kismet's Hot To Trot was Judge Kathleen Steen's WB for 1 point at the Olive Branch Mississippi Kennel Club.
05/16/2011
Kismet's Mona Lisa O'Karimsa was Judge Helen Lee James' WB at the Coronado KC of New Mexico. This win finished her championship; congratulations to co owner Mendy Keech.
05/15/2011
Karisma's Hot Tamollie O Kismet was Judge James Reynold's WB and BOW at the Rio Grande Kennel Club. This win also finished her championship! Congratulations to her owner Mendy Keech.
05/14/2011
Kismet's Mona Lisa O'Karisma was Judge Col. Joe Purkhiser's WB and BOW at the Rio Grande Kennel Club. Congratulations to her Co owner Mendy Keech.
05/14/2011
Kismet's Touch of Silk was Judge Paula Hartinger's WB at the Denton Kennel Club for her first point. Congratulations to her Co-owners Sandi and Mike Benton.
05/07/2011
Kismet's Snow Leopard of Springmist was judge Jon Cole's WD at the Utah Valley Kennel Club.
05/04/2011
Kismet's Snow Leopard of Springmist was judge George Danforth's WD and BOW for a 3 point specialty major at the Utah Shetland Sheepdog Club. Congrats to his owners Cathi and Mike Gorman and Gaily Chancey.
05/04/2011
Kismet's Snow Leopard of Springmist was judge Robin McTaggart's WD and BOW for a 3 point specialty major at the Utah Shetland Sheepdog Club. Congrats to his owners Cathi and Mike Gorman and Gail Chancey.
05/01/2011
Kismet's For The Record was Judge Carl Gene Liepmann's WD, BW and BOB at the Beaumont Kennel Club. This win also finished his Championship.
04/18/2011
Kismet's Risky Business was 3rd in his 6-9 puppy dog futurity class at the ASSA 2011 National Specialty under Judge Marilyn Marlowe. Tao's litter sister Kismet's Touch of Silk was also 3rd in her puppy 6-9 bitch futurity class under judge Marilyn Marlowe. Both puppies were presented by Rod.
04/17/2011
Kismet's Orion Serengeti was Judge William Usherwood's WD for 1 point at the Austin Kennel Club.
04/16/2011
Kismet's Orion Serengeti was Judge William Shelton's WD for 1 point at the Austin Kennel Club.
04/10/2011
Judge Roderick Thompson chose Kismet's Amazing Grace for his Winner's Bitch, Best of Winner's and Best of Breed at the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Fort Worth. This win finished Grace's champion title. Congratulations to Sandi and Mike Benton on their BISS win and their new Champion!
04/09/2011
Kismet's For The Record was Tomas Gomez's WD and BOB at the San Jacinto Kennel Club. He was also won a Group 2 under judge Peggy Conger.
03-05-11 & 03-06-11
Kismet's Wind in the Willows was breeder/judge Debra Tessman Van Leaven's Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over specials on Saturday's Austin SSC Specialty Show for a 4-point major that finished her AKC championship title. Kismet's For the Record was her Winners Dog. Kismet's Tradition was her Reserve Winners Dog and Kismet's Touch of Silk was her Reserve Winners Bitch and Best Puppy In Show. Breeder, Paul Flores of PaRay, chose Kismet's Atwater Désirée as his Best In Sweeps
Breeder/judge Yvonne DeFreitas chose Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O'PaRay as her Best of Breed. Newly-finished Ch. Wind in the Willows was her Best of Opposite Sex. Kismet's For The Record was her Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 4-point major. Our
02-19-11
Kismet's Ashlynn was Judge Shelley Hennessey's Winners Bitch for a point at the Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers All-Breed Show. Congratulations to her Co-Owners, Sergio and Valerie Reyes.
02-12-11 and 02-13-11
BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O'PaRay was breeder/judge Patty Skinner's Best of Breed at the Saturday Alamo Area SSC Specialty. Kismet's For The Record was Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 4-point major.
The next day breeder/judge Gayle Eades awarded Kismet's Madison O'PaRay Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed for a 3-point major. Kismet's Light Fantastic was her Winners Dog, Chateau the Prestige O'Kismet was her reserve winners dog and Chosen Kismet Surpise! was her Reserve Winners Bitch.
01-28-11 through 01-30-11
Chateau The Prestige O'Kismet was Breeder/Judge Diane Hawes' Winners Dog at the morning Shoreline SSC of Baytown Specialty Show. Kismet's Atwater Advantage was Reserve Winners Dog. Kismet's Madison O'PaRay was Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a 5-Point Major.
Kismet's For the Record was Judge Larry Wileford's Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 4-point major at the afternoon Shrepline SSC of Baytown Specialty on friday. Chateau the Prestige O'Kismet was Reserve Winners Dog.
BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O'PaRay was Breeder/Judge Linda More's Best of Breed on the Saturday SSC of Houston Specialty. Kismet's Ashlynn was Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Opposite Sex, over specials, for a 5-point major. Chateau the Prestige O'Kismet was Winners Dog. Kismet's Madison O'PaRay was Reserve Winners Bitch and Kismet's Light Fantastic was Reserve Winners Dog.
Kismet's Madison O'PaRay was Winners Bitch and Best of Winners under Breeder/Judge Janice Leonard on the Sunday SSC of Houston Specialty for a 4-Point major. Kismet's For The Record was Reserve Winners Dog.
01-22-11 and 01-23-11
Kismet's Wind in the Willows was judge David Bolus' Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed on Saturday at the Fort Bend County Kennel Club All-Breed show for two points towards her AKC Champion title. She now only needs 3 singles to finish. Kismet's Light Fantastic was judge Bolus' Winners Dog and Kismet's Grand Finale was his Reserve Winners Dog.
Kismet's My Girl was breeder-judge Cathi Gorman's Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed on Sunday for her last two singles that finished her AKC Champion title. This brings the 2011 Kismet Champion Tally to three.
01-15-11 and 01-16-11
Kismet's Durango was breeder-judge Dr. Lee Anthony Reasin's Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best of Breed, and Herding Group 1 on Saturday and Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed on Sunday under Elly McCarthy. This finished Durango's AKC Champion title.
Chosen Samurai Delight was Winners Bitch on Saturday under judge Reasin for a single point.
Lockehill Tis Serendipity, a Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O'PaRay was Winners Bitch, and another Chad daughter, Cadeneaux Lockehill Carlotta's Lullaby, was Reserve Winners Bitch on Sunday
01-07-11 through 01-09-11
Kismet's Durango was judge Sam Folsom's Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the morning Trinity Valley SSC Specialty on Friday for a 4-point major. Chosen Samurai Delight was Winners Bitch for a 4-point major
Kismet's To The Nines was judge Nancy Simmons' Reserve Winners Bitch at the afternoon Trinity Valley SSC Specialty on Friday.
Kismet's To The Nines was judge Michael Van Tassell's Winners Bitch and best of opposite sex for a 4-point major on saturday and the same for judge Janet Fink on Saturday. This finished Charm's AKC Champion title.
10-30-10 and 10-31-10
Kismet's Grand Finale was Pat Hastings Winners Dog, Best of Winner's and Best of Breed at saturday's Travis County Kennel Club All-Breed show for two points. We would like to congratulate Denali's co-owners, Chris and Katy Jones.
Kismet's To The Nines was judge Nancy Simmons' Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed for two points the next day.
09-03-10 and 09-06-10
Kismet's Don't Mess With Texas was judge Raymond Filburn's Winner's Dog and Best of Winners for a 4-point major on Friday at the Bayou Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Kismet's To The Nines was Winners Bitch for a 4-point major.
Kismet's Don't Mess With Texas was judge Gloria Kerr's Winners Dog and Best of Winners for another 4-point major on Saturday at the second Bayou Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Kismet's Wind In The Willows was her Winner's Bitch.
Kismet's Don't Mess With Texas won yet another 4-point major (his third in three days) to finish is Champion title under judge Judy Brown at the Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi on Sunday. Kismet's Amazing Grace was judge Brown's Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major. Grace is now up to 12 points, both majors, towards her Champion title. Kismet's To The Nines was Reserve Winner's Bitch to Grace.
Kismet's To The Nine's was Robert Shreve's Reserve Winner's Bitch on Monday, the last show of this 4-day cluster.
We would like to thank our dear friend, Rod Oishi, for coming down and helping us at this show. He presented all our dogs beautifully; he did a particularly phenomenal job presenting Charm (Kismet's to the Nines) to her 4-point major on Saturday.
07-23-10 and 07-25-10
Kismet's Light Fantastic was Robert Shreve's Winner's Dog and Best of Winners for a 4-point Major on Friday at the Houston Kennel Club in the Reliant All-Breed Cluster. This puts him at 11 points with one major. Kismet's Wind in the Willows was Judge Shreve's Winner's Bitch for a 4-point Major.
Respected Sheltie Judge Lee Reasin chose Kismet's Don't Mess with Texas as his Winner's Dog and Best of Winner's for a 4-point Major on Saturday at the Beaumont Kennel Club All-Breed show. His dam, Kismet's Watered Silk was Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major that finished her AKC Champion title.
Kismet's Amazing Grace was Judge Eric Ringle's Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Breed over a top-winning special for a 4-point major at the Galveston Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show on Sunday.
We would like to extend our congratulations to Carol Anders and Sandi Benton for handling their Kismet dogs to these great wins.
05-01-10 and 05-02-10
Multi BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay was judge Joy Bass' Best in Specialty Show on Saturday's SSC of Austin Specialty Show. Kismet's Don't Mess with Texas was her Reserve Winner's Dog and Kismet's To The Nines was her Reserve Winner's Bitch out of the 6-9 puppy class. This was her first show. Thank you Alanna Hemmenway for presenting Chad and Devon. Kismet's To The Nine's was also Best In Sweeps.
Multi BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay was judge Sandy McCambridge's Best of Breed on Sunday. Kismet's Snow Leopard of Spring Mist was her Reserve Winner's Dog and Kismet's To The Nines was her Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major. Kismet's Grand Finale was Retha Cable's Best In Sweeps.
02-13-10 and 02-14-10
BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O Paray was judge Brenda Miramon's Best In Speciality Show on Saturday's Alamo Area SSC's Specialty Show. Kismet's My Girl was her Reserve Winner's Bitch. We would like to congratulate Joy Bass and her BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai son, Springmist's Poets and Pirates, who was Brenda's Reserve Winner's Dog. We would also like to congratulate Sergio and Valerie Reyes for their win with their Ch. Paray Perfecta of Kismet daughter, Chateau Zamora, who went Best in Sweeps and Winner's Bitch for her third major.
Kismet's My Girl was respected sheltie judge, Joe Malloy's Winner's Bitch, Best of Winner's and Best in Specialty Show for her second major on Sunday's Alamo Area SSC Specialty Show. Judge Malloy also put up Joy Bass's BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai son, Springmist Poets and Pirates for Winner's Dog and BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O Paray for Best of Opposite Sex.
We would like to thank Rod Oishi for presenting our dogs this weekend and congratulate him for his big win with Kismet's My Girl. We'd also like to congratulate Maya's Co-owners, Sergio and Valerie Reyes.
01-29-10 through 01-31-10
Another great weekend for Kismet Kennels... and 3 New Champions
Kismet's Blue Heaven was Breeder Judge Tomas Gomez's Winner's dog and Best of Winner's for a 4-point specialty major that finished his AKC Championship at the Shoreline SSC of Baytown Specialty Show on Friday. BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay was his Best of Breed. This was Chad's 16th Specialty Best In Show. Judge Gomez also put up a BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai daughter, Breyston Light Up My Life, for Reserve Winner's Bitch.
Kismet's Whitney was Nancy Simmons Best in Sweepstakes on Saturday's Houston SSC Specialty Show. Kismet's Watered Silk was judge Barbara Knealy's Winner's Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex for her second 5-point Specialty Major. Kismet's Shogun was her Winner's Dog and Best of Winner's for a 5-point Specialty Major that finished his AKC Championship. BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay was her choice for Best of Breed.
Orion Sahara of Kismet was judge Glenda Henson's Winner's Bitch and Best of Winner's for a 5-point Specialty Major on Sunday's Houston SSC Specialty Show that finished her AKC Championship. BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay was her choice for Best of Breed. She also put up a BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai son, Springmist Poets and Pirates, for Winner's Dog.
We would like to thank Mendy Keech for her beautiful presentation of our shelties this weekend. She was instrumental in helping our dogs look their best.
01-23-10 and 01-24-10
Judge Kenneth Buxton put Orion Sahara of Kismet up for Winner's Bitch for 2 points at the Fort Bend Kennel Club All Breed Show on Saturday. He put up a BISS Ch. Stonerhaven Samurai son, Springmist Poets and Pirates, for Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed. Kismet's Light Fantastic, another Sam son, was Reserve Winner's Dog.
Kismet's Light Fantastic was Judge Carl Gene Liepmann's Winner's Dog on Sunday at the Fort Bend Kennel Club. Lockehill Tis Serendipity, a BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay daughter, was his Winner's Bitch, Best of Winner's and Best of Breed.
01-16-10 and 01-17-10
Kismet's Blue Heaven was judge Judith Brown's Winner's Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed for a point at the Corpus Christi Kennel Club All Breed Show on Saturday. Kismet's Amazing Grace, co-owned with Mike and Sandie Benton was Winner's Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex.
Sam Folsom put Kismet's Blue Heaven up for Winner's Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed. Orion Sahara of Kismet was put up for Winner's Bitch.
01-08-10 through 01-10-10
The Kismet line was well represented at the Trinity Valley Specialties and Glen Rose All Breed Shows this weekend...
Kismet's Durango was judge Elly McCarthy's Winner's Dog and Best of Winners for a 3-point major. Durango was handled by our dear friend Rod Oishi. On the female side Lockehill Tis Serendipity, Danny and Sheryl's beautiful blue Ch. Kismet's Silver Chalice O PaRay daughter, was Winner's Bitch for her first major. Orion Sahara of Kismet was Reserve Winners Bitch.
Kismet's My Girl judge Anne Bowes Reserve Winner's Bitch for a 4-point major reserve... This is Maya's second Major Reserve in the last couple of months. She took Reserve to her niece, Chateau Zamora, a Ch. PaRay Perfecta Of Kismet's daughter.
11-14-09
Mara, now BISS Ch. Kismet's Chosen One, finished in style with a Best In Specialty Show win for a 4-point major under Judge Elaine McIntyre at the saturday morning Dallas SSC Specialty. Congratulations to Sheryl for the great job presenting and finishing Mara.
Orion Sahara of Kismet was judge Beverly Llewellyn' Best of Winners for a 4-point major at the afternoon Dallas SSC Specialty show. Sahara is now at 8 points towards her AKC Champion title. BISS Ch. Kismet's Chosen One was Bev's BOS to BISS Ch. Kismet's Silver Impressions. Congratulations to Leslie Pettengill and Steve Curtis for their great win!!!
We'd also like to congratulate Allana and Dan Hemmenway and their male puppy by Kismet's Shogun, Atwater Keep the Fire, for the Reserve Winners' Dog and Best Puppy wins under Bev Llewellyn and Best In Sweeps win under Barbara Palmer at the Dallas Shetland Sheepdog Specialty Shows.
11-07-09
Orion Sahara of Kismet was Judge Patricia A. Mann's Winners Bitch for 2 points at the Cypress Creek Kennel Club. Sahara is now up to 4 points.
10-28-09
We would like to announce the arrival of Ch. PaRay's Cambridge. This gorgeous Sable Dog will be standing at Stud here at Kismet Kennels until mid January. We truly feel he has a great deal of virtue to offer our breed.
10-25-09
Judge Michael J Woods put Orion Sahara of Kismet up for Winners' Bitch and Best of Winners for 2 points at the Travis County Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Kismet's My Girl was Reserve-Winners' Bitch. Those were Sahara's first points toward her American Champion title.
Kismet Kennels
Guy A. & Thelma J. Mauldin
Richmond, Texas, USA
Houston Metro Area
(281) 342-3623
E-Mail: gamauldin@gmail.com
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