Quentin

Ch. Sky Run San Quentin del Viento, JC
"Quentin" achieved his American Championship on Friday, June 29, 2001
Date of Birth: 5/2/98 - 02/05/08

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Quentin was laid to rest, February 05, 2008 at 11:30 p.m. by our friend, our Vet, Cameron Ross. He smiled right up until his last breath-that shows how incredible his personality and his love for life was.
He was more than our Houndson, he was our handsome wonderful happy boy.
What smiles, what JOY he has brought us. We will miss him only for a brief moment in time... Until we all meet again...rest well Quentino, rest well our Son.

CHIC#: 13227
OFA: BZ-CA00151/37M/C-PI (Heart-good)
OFA: BZ-787G38M-PI (Hips-good)
OFA: Thyroid-Comp. Yearly ck-good
CERFBZ-733/2001--42-good
DNA Profile #: P79297

Quentin's radiant personality and eagerness to please makes
it a joy to watch him in the ring and to just be our "Houndson".
He truly takes our breath away.

First time out since the 2003 BCOA National's!! and...

Best of Opposite Veterans Sweepstakes
October 21, 2006,
BCNC Fall Specialty
Pleasanton, CA,
Judge: Mr. Ron Williams

1st in Veterans Class
Judge: Mr. Garry Newton

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**Award of Merit**
April 12, 2003
BCOA National Specialty, Reno, NV
Judge: Mr. Garry Newton
Click on all thumbnails...		Thank you, Mr. Garry Newton, for your smiles and true Joy in Judging our magnificent breed.

	Award of Merit October 20, 2002, BCOA Supported Entry Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore, Pleasanton, CA, Judge: Mrs. Michelle Billings Handler: Karen Burneau	No Photo	Award of Merit October 21, 2002, BCNC Supported Entry Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore, Pleasanton, CA, Judge: Mr. Allan E. Pepper Handler: Karen Burneau
	Award of Merit October 19, 2002 BCNC Fall Specialty, Pleasantan, CA Judge:Mrs. Patti Widick Neale Handler: Karen Burneau		Reserve Winners Dog BCOA Borzoi Nationals 2000 Portland, OR Handler: Laura Hyatt

Best of Breed, July 27, 2002
BCOC Supported Entry -
Western Combined Sighthound Specialty
Lompoc, CA
Breeder/Judge: Mr. Garry Newton
Handler: Mrs. Karen Burneau

Quentin also received an Award of Merit at his first specialty in the ring as a Champion! Date: July 26, 2001 BCOC Specialty, Lompoc, CA Judge: Mr. Ron Spritzer
	Best of Breed, October 21, 2001 Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore, Pleasanton, CA BCNC Supported Entry Judge: Mrs. F. Gwen Post ___________________

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Quentin goes to Westminster! What a thrill we will never forget...

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Best of Breed, September 29, 2002
Bonanza Kennel Club, Carson City, NV
Judge: Mr. Michael Lanctot

Lynda's and Quentin's Nephew,
Brandon Llewellyn.

	Hound Group 3 September 28, 2002 Bonanza Kennel Club, Carson City, NV Judge: Mr. Michael Lanctot BOB awarded by: Judge: Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
	Best of Breed September 14, 2002 Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc. , San Rafael, CA Judge: Ms. Patricia W. Laurans Handler: Karen Burneau		Best of Breed March 9, 2002 Apple Valley KC Victorville, CA Judge: Mrs. Julie M. Holm Judge: Mrs. Joan Frailey Handler: Karen Burneau Making cut in Hound Group

BOW, 4 Point Major and
Quentin's Championship!
June 29, 2001
The "Hound Classic", Western Hound
Assoc. of Southern California, Inc.,
Long Beach, CA
Judge: Mr. Richard J. Berger
Handler: Karen Burneau

Quentin pictured at 12 weeks of age.

This extraordinary, gorgeous boy, dazzles one and all with his sound, balanced body and his willingness to show. It must be attributed to his renowned ancestry!

Much appreciation must first go to Barbara Skinner, who has taught us much about Borzoi. Allowing us the chance of a lifetime, she introduced us to Quentin's breeder, Barbara Binder of "Borzoi del Viento", pictured below holding Quentin.

Both Barbara's are very special to us . . . for they gave us a "joy" we only could have dreamed about!

Barbara Binder holding her boy Quentin at the tender age of 3 months.

Barbara bred her enchanting Ch. Tazeb's Zena, CD to Barbara Skinner's co-owned handsome Ch. Sky Run Gavril Virtual Zip, JC (shown above with his son Quentin).

A special "thank you" to our vet and friend Dr. Kevin Willits of Alpine Animal Hospital (pictured with Quentin on his first visit), who has taken wonderful care of our babies. Sincere appreciation also goes to Dr. Gary Ailes of Sierra Animal Hospital, whom we are also fortunate to have as a talented orthopedic surgeon, caring veterinarian and friend.

For twenty years, Lynda has been performing at the world renown and famous "Harrah's" in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. It didn't take long before Quentin was cast to appear in the headlining show in December 2000, 2001 and 2002, "Ebenezer Scrooge".

A Star is Born!

As you can see, the cast members loved Quentin and he certainly stole the show.