Welcome to the home of Aristocrat Kerry Blue Terriers, Raymond and Diane Beaulieu, 568 Eagle Peak Road, Pascoag, RI 02859. 401-568-0527 and Deborah Cochrane of Blackstone,Massachusetts 508-446-0813. Deb joined us at Aristocrat this year and will be breeding under this prefix. We are happy to welcome Deb to the family. We are members of the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Empire KBTC, Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation, Canine Mastery Dog Training, Seekonk, Massachusetts, Sheepdog Junction and the Owner Handlers Association of America.
Echo of Aran - The #6 Kerry Blue 2008
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
Puppies arrived 12/14/08
1 boy and 2 girls
BIS Australian Champion Aristocrat Bittersweet Symphony (imp USA)
Basha is the #1 Kerry in NSW, Australia!!!! 'Basha'
Very first Merijigs litter due December 2008
Basha's successes in the show ring since arriving in Australia eighteen months ago have included an All-Breeds Best In Show and numerous Group 1sts, Runner Up BIS, Runner Up in Group and Age Class in Group wins.
She has been paired with Aust Ch Briarden Lughaidh and the very first litter of Merijigs Kerry Blue Terriers is due on 17th December for her proud owner, Lynette Murphy. lynette.murphy@det.nsw.edu.au
It will be a very special Christmas this year!
9/14/08 - Show News...Echo wins Best of Breed 9/11,9/12,9/13 and 9/14/08 at the Cape Cod shows. Echo is always handled by Shari and R.C. Carusi. Thank you for your excellent presentation of our boy! Iris Fingel Aengus the Protector - Aengus is shown on a limited basis and this past weekend, 9/14/08, Aengus was awarded Winners Dogs and then went on to win Best of Winners for 2 pts. Aengus was groomed and handled by Diane B.
BASHA...THE #1 KERRY BLUE TERRIER IN NSW, AUSTRALIA!
NEWS JUST IN FROM AUSTRALIA..........AUSTRALIAN CH. ARISTOCRAT'S BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY JUST WON HER FIRST BEST IN SHOW!! THE VERY NEXT DAY, BASHA'S SUCCESS CONTINUED AND SHE WAS AWARDED RUBIS (RUNNER UP). BASHA WAS GROOMED AND PRESENTED BY LYNETTE MURPHY OF MERIJIGS KERRY BLUE TERRIERS! CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS....YOU DID IT!
R.C. and Echo head back to the rings and pick up three more Best of Breed wins! Thank you R.C for your professionalism and a big thank you to Kim for preparing Echo for the ring! He looked gorgeous! (Sorry about the practice run on Wednesday :)
7/6/08, Echo wins another BOB from Judge Paul "Pogo" Thomann. Thank you to all the judges that have recognized a fine young Kerry like ECHO.
7/5/08, Echo wins Best of Breed. Thank you Judge Elaine Mathis!
7/3/08, Dr. Gerald Mager awards Echo Best of Breed!
ECHO WINS THE TERRIER GROUP!
6/14/08..at the North Shore Kennel Club...Echo wins his first Group 1 and makes his first appearance in the Best in Show ring. Thank you Judge Alice Watkins for recognizing this fine young Terrier!
BACK TO BACK GROUP 2'S!
Echo of Aran handled by R.C. and Shari Carusi wins back to back Group 2's. On 5/31/08 at the Ladies Dog Club, Judge Lynn Myall awarded Echo BOB and Group 2. On 6/1/08, at the Framingham Kennel Club, Judge Dawn Hansen awarded Echo BOB and Group 2. Thank you Judges ! And thank you R.C. and Shari ...you two are the best!(photographs will follow)
Ch. Echo of Aran Cross the Rubicon
Photo taken 5/31/08
(Groomed and handled by Mr. R.C. Carusi and Shari Boyd-Carusi)
Bahsha and Lynette's success continues in the rings! Congratulations on your latest accomplishments, girls!
3/29/08 - Onondaga Kennel Association - Judge Frank Washabaugh awards Echo Best of Breed!
3/28/08 - Central New York KC - Judge Elliott Weiss awards Echo Best of Breed!
3/27/08 - North Country KC - Judge Mrs. Knowlton Reynders awards Echo of Aran BOS.
2/16 and 2/17/08 - Basha steps in the ring and wins 2 more BOB's and 2 Best Exhibit in Group! Congratulations girls!
2007 Show News
We have a new Australian Champion!
Ch. Aristocrat's Bittersweet Symphony
Ch. Echo of Aran Cross the Rubicon X Calix Cold Cold World
12/2/07 - News from Australia! Lynette leads Basha to yet another Best Jr. In Group. The two will be taking a long deserved break. Congratulations girls!
11/26/07 - Congratulations to Lynette and Basha who finished this past weekend. Basha is presented in the ring by her owner, Lynette Murphy, of Merijigs Kerry Blue Terriers. Thank you Lynette for your beautiful presentation of Basha in the rings. We wish you continued success!
11/10/07 Saturday morning we received a call from Lynette of Merijigs Kerry Blues, Australia who was calling with great news. "Basha" who is groomed and handled in the ring by Lynette had won two Groups 1's and then went on to win Best Jr. In Show!. What a great accomplishment for an owner handler and a young puppy. Congratulations on your wins!
Basha repeated her wins on Sunday earning another Best Jr. Show! Basha's show results from the weekend:
·11-Nov-07 Best of Breed/ Best in Group/Junior in Show
Far South East Kennel Club [CH] (Judge was Mr Bill Mooney (Vic))
·10-Nov-07 Best of Breed/ Best in Group/ Junior in Show Far South East Kennel Club [CH] (Judge was Mr Keith Cronchey (Vic))
·9-Nov-07 Best of Breed/ Best in Group Far South East Kennel Club [CH] (Judge was Mrs Sue Crozier (NSW))
Congratulations Lynette and Basha on achieving your recent wins!Lynette is a breeder/owner/handler and is grooming and presenting Basha in the rings!
2007 Montgomery County Kennel Club news
10/7/07 - Just back from MCKC and we have very exciting news to share with everyone. Ch. Echo of Aran Cross The Rubicon arrived at MCKC and was presented in the ring by his breeder and co-owner, Dr. Natalia Samajova-Glover and won his FIRST AOM. This was Echo's very first time at MCKC as a special. Thank you very much to Natalia for presenting Echo to Judge Weatherhead.
Dr. Glover also presented IrisFingel Aengus the Protector, aka Aengus, to Judge Weatherhead. Aengus won his class and then went on to win a 5 point major. Aengus was presented in the class and Winners by Natalia. I was fortunate enough to present Aengus in the breed ring and won my first AOM with Aengus at the National Specialty!. This is quite an accomplishment for me and I will never forget this experience. Congratulations to Aengus' owner Deborah Cochrane and his breeders!
Echo and Aengus are invited to Crufts 2008!
These wins would not have been possible without Natalia's expertise. She is one of the most knowledgeable breeder/owner/handlers I've ever met. Thank you for everything Natalia!
I would also like to take this time to say it was wonderful meeting the extended family and congratulations on your fabulous wins! Keep up the good work...the puppies are gorgeous!
11/5/07 - Ch. Calix Va Va Voom had her first litter of puppies and is the proud mom of 4 boys and 2 girls! Congratulations Alyson...looking forward to seeing the puppies.ChiChi is pictured below winning BOB.
Far South East Kennel Club [CH] (Judge was Mr Bill Mooney (Vic))
presenting Echo to Judge Weatherhead. 
