Abbie and Ivy are currently competing is in the Open Senior Class. Abbie is 15 years old. She starting showing Ivy in August 2008. She started out by getting 3 first place in her class ( One in Atlanta, one at Columbia, and Augusta) as well as Best Junior in Augusta all with Ivy. Abbie and Ivy have traveled to NYC to compete in Junior Showmanship at Westminster Kennel Club I'm 2010. In 2011 she was awarded Best Junior Handler at the Doberman Pinscher National Specialty. In December 2011 she made the final cut at the Eukanuba Champioships in Orlando, Florida, showing Piper. Abbie and Piper were the youngest handler and youngest dog to make the finals.

Abbie started showing in Novice Junior with Scandal, one of her Cavalier King Charles Spanials, in April 2008 at Charlotte where she placed 2nd. She placed 1st on Sat at Asheville and placed 3rd on Sunday, and placed 1st on Friday and Saturday at Greenville. After 3 novice wins, she moved up to open and will stay there until you age out of that class.  

Abbie has also been successfule with other breeds. She has gone to the group ring showing a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy after going BOB from the classes over 3 specials. Judge Jean Fournier was very complimentary of Abbie's abilities as a handler and how she presented herself and her dog in this level of competition. We thank Mrs Fournier for taking the time to relay that compliment to us after her busy day of judging.