1980's

Ch. Hurd’s Angel Feathers (Ch. Hurd’s Apache Kid X Hurd’s Flower Child) winning WB and BW at CCofA Nalional Specialty under breeder judge Robert Caviness. Bred, owned and handled by the Hurd’s.

Ch. Hurd’s Tabetha II (Ch. Shroyer’s Teco Robin X Hurd’s Darlin Myrle) winning WB and BW at CCofA National Specialty in Atlanta under judge Norman Patton. Bred, owned and handled by the Hurd’s.

Ch. Blondie Mio of Evergreen (Hurd’s Pepito of Evergreen X Petina of Evergreen) bred by Elizabeth L. Johnson, owned and handled by Marie and Max E. Hurd.

Ch. Pretorius Teddy Bear (Ch. Hurd’s Panda Bear X Stober’s Karmel Kandi) bred and owned by Loava Pretorius. Teddy Bear was purchased by the Hurd’s when Mrs. Pretorius quit breeding due to health reasons.

Hurd’s Rickee Rue II sired by Ch. Hurd’s Rickee Rue pictured winning a Toy Group with his new owner Richard L. McIntosh at the Donner Trail Kennel Club Match in California.

Ch. Hurd’s Cinnamon Toast (Ch. Hurd’s Red Hot Poker X Hurd’s Honeycomb) owned and handled by Arline McIntosh winning at the Sir Francis Drake KC in San Rafael, CA.

Ch. Angel Rose of Evergreen (Ch. Hurd’s Kojak X Ch. Blondie Mio of Evergreen) bred by Elizabeth L. Johnson and owned and handled by Marie Hurd winning WB and BW at the CCofA National Specialty under judge Michelle Billings.

Ch. Jalwood Jimbo of Hurd’s bred by James Lehman, owned and handled by the Hurd’s pictured going WD at the CCofA National Specialty from puppy class under Michelle Billings.

Littermates Hurd’s Padre and Hurd’s Lil Tiki, pictured winning majors, handled by Marie Hurd on the Memorial Day Weekend shows. These were Marie’s last show as she passed away suddenly on July 23, 1982. Marie’s death made a huge impact on Hurd’s Chihuahuas.

After Marie’s death I finished Ch. Hurd’s Snowball (above left). Padre who had been showing well for Marie refused to lead for me. Terri Lyddon (above right) handled him on to his title. His littermate “Hurd’s Lil Tiki” pictured above went to a pet home on a ranch in Montana. The following year, 1983, was the only year from 1959 through 2008 that no champions were finished at Hurd’s. Many of my Chihuahuas were sold or placed in homes.

Ch. Hurd’s Lil Lord Fauntleroy sired by Ch. Hurd’s Marty, dam Ch. Hurd’s Tabetha II was a full brother to Ch. Padre. Handled by Terri Lyddon.

Ch. Dartan’s Barbary Coast bred by Tanya and Darwin Delaney was one of my all time favorites. “Bart” was WD and BW at CCofA National Specialty his first show. He went back later to the National and was BOV and BOS to BOB. Bart was on the CCofA Top Producer List and had many group placements. My thanks to the Delaneys for sharing.

Ch. Hurd’s Lil Lord Fauntleroy sired by Ch. Hurd’s Marty, dam Ch. Hurd’s Tabetha II was a full brother to Ch. Padre. Handled by Terri Lyddon.

Ch. Hurd’s TN Holiday of Mayapan, pictured winning best Longcoat in Sweepstakes at the CCofA National Specialty under judge Trudy Kimball. “Holly” was a Christmas gift from Dick Dickerson and a reminder of a wonderful Christmas Holiday spent with Dick and Evelyn.

A lovely setting of Rita Geiger’s Chihuahuas. On right is Rita’s foundation bitch Hurd’s Caramel Creme.

Caramel was not shown due to a broken leg however her get made quite a name for themselves. On left (below also) is Ch. Geiger’s Tiger Mask of Hurd. In the middle (and on right below) is Ch. Geiger’s Twinkle of Hurd CDX pictured going BISS at the Milwaukee Chihuahua Specialty at 12 years of age. Another son, Manuel of Evergreen CDX, owned by Elizabeth Johnson, produced 10 champions including BOB CCofA National Specialty winner Ch. Mikal of Evergreen Grove and Ch. Jacinto of Evergreen Grove, All Breed BIS winner and winner of 40 Toy Groups.

Ch. Hurd’s Black Angel, pictured winning a major at the National Capitol KC show in Washington DC, bred, owned and handled by Max E. Hurd. Angel’s other wins included WB and BW at the Michigan Chihuahua Specialty.

Ch. Hurd’s Lil Lord Fauntleroy sired by Ch. Hurd’s Marty, dam Ch. Hurd’s Tabetha II was a full brother to Ch. Padre. Handled by Terri Lyddon.

Ch. Hurd’s Beau Bonnie of Mayapan, also bred by Dick Dickerson, pictured winning at the Milwaukee Chihuahua Specialty under breeder-judge Wilma Hunter. Handled by Linda George.

Ch. Hurd’s Sweet Muffin (Ch. Dartan’s Barbary Coast X Ch. Blondie Mio of Evergreen), pictured winning WB, BW and BOS to BOV at the CCofA National Specialty, handled by Linda George.

Ch. Hurd’s MiMi, bred by Max E. Hurd and owned by Gerry Hurd. I put “MiMi” in Gerry’s name in an attempt to get Gerry enthused in showing Chihuahuas. She got her first points on her and then sent her home with Linda to finish.

Ch. Hurd’s Sweet Carmalita pictured winning WB and BW at the Greater Milwaukee Chihuahua Specialty under judge Michelle Billings, handled by Linda George.

Ch. Hurd’s Flash Gordon was WD and BW at both the Chihuahua Club of Michigan and the Toledo KC shows for 5 point majors. Bred and owned by Max E. Hurd and handled by Linda George.

Ch. Hurd’s Molly Brown, bred, owned and handled by Max E. Hurd, pictured winning a major under judge Charles Scott.

Littermates sired by Ch. H and J’s Mystic Wizard, dam Ch. Hurd’s Sweet Muffin, bred and owned by Max E. Hurd. Upper left, Ch. Hurd’s Sorceress Sue pictured going WB at Tampa Bay Chihuahua Specialty handled by Linda George. Upper right snapshot of Ch. Hurd’s Sorceress Sue and Ch. Hurd’s VooDoo after winning Best Brace In Show at the CCofA National Specialty in Phoenix. Lower left is Hurd’s Witch Doctor who due to an attitude problem never finished to his championship, however, did make CCofA’s Top Producers List. Below right is Ch. Hurd’s VooDoo finishing to her championship under judge Dr. Harry Smith, handled by Max E. Hurd.

Ch. Mikal of Evergreen Grove, was a joint effort of Liz Johnson and I. He was bred by Liz, out of Ch. Angel Rose of Evergreen who was bred by Liz, then purchased and finished by the Hurd’s. Then upon Marie’s death she went back to Liz with a co-ownership of a nice pup deal. That was “Mikal”. Pictured above left, Mikal was Best LC in Puppy Sweeps under judge Linda George and then RWD under judge Ken Miller at the National Specialty handled by Liz Johnson. Below right “Mikal” went to Florida and was WD and BW at both the Tampa Bay Chihuahua Specialty and the Lakeland-Winter Haven KC shows for two five point majors, handled by Max E. Hurd. “Mikal” was latter purchased and specialed by Gilbert Kahn to a modt impressive show career including BISS at the CCofA National Specialty. Small shots by Paulette.

Littermates (left) Ch. Hurd’s Gayela, pictured winning WB, BW and BOV at the Chihuahua Club of Michigan Specialty under judge Charles Scott, handled by Linda George. On right, Ch. Hurd’s Gingersnap placing in the Toy Group under breeder-judge Robert Caviness, handled by breeder, owner Max E. Hurd.

Two of Hurd’s Witch Doctor’s champion get. On the left is Hurd’s Amazing Grace, a beautiful dark chocolate. Gracie was out of my dogs from Shroyer lines on her dam’s side and was one of the few chocolates that I’ve produced. Right is Ch. Hurd’s Marty II. Both were bred, owned and handled by Max E. Hurd

Ch. Hurd’s Lil Red Bikini, a small, gorgeous headed girl was a full sister to Ch. Hurd’s Gayela and Ch. Hurd’s Gingersnap. After one unsuccessful attempt at motherhood, she went to live the life of luxury with my good friend Marilyn who so many of my retired favorites have spent their remaining days with. Bikini was Marilyn’s all time favorite.

Ch. Hurd’s Tiffany II, pictured winning a major under judge Elaine Young, handled by breeder Max E. Hurd. Tiffany was purchased and finished to her championship by Lois and Bob Caviness. Tiffany was a very good producer and has several very nice champions to her credit.