Nikkie Kinziger-Francois, owner of nationally known Ri Lee Kennels in Oconto Falls, returned from the 52nd National Specialty dog show with a handful of awards.
More than 60 Tibetan terriers gathered at the Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen, Virginia, for the show, hosted by the Tibetan Terrier Club of America.
Kinziger-Francois’ dog Ivy, whose formal name is GCHS Ri Lee’s Diamond of Faith, was chosen the winner. In a 1950s rock ’n roll themed top 20 invitation only event, Ivy was the top pick of AKC Judge Betsy Humer, Handler Judge Mark Desrosiers and Breeder Judge Margy Pankiewicz…