Vienna and Paris Started Their Journey Towards Their AKC Conformation Championship in 2021

Our Achievements

Vienna finished her AKC Championship in September 2021—presented by Taffe McFadden.

Paris was presented by Dorinne Waterman and Manuel Hernandez. Paris received her AKC Championship in 2022. Both Vienna and Paris are an important part of the foundation of Golden Bay Bichons. Lily Lee and Manuel Hernandez are commited to the health and temperament of this wonderful breed.

Vienna

  • A woman with a black mask and dress, and a man with a blue mask and blazer, are posing with a white fluffy dog on a platform, at a dog show competition. The dog is a Bichon Frise. There are flowers, a sign that reads 'Best of Breed New Champion Lake County,' a blue Lake-Drake Cluster sign, and an American Kennel Club banner nearby. The event is outdoors on a grassy area.

    New Champion

    Presented by Taffe and Bill McFadden, Vienna finished her AKC Championship in September, 2021 as Best of Breed.

  • A woman grooming a white Bichon Frise dog on a grooming table at a dog show.

    Vienna on Judge's Table

    Judged by Mr. Ricardo Saldana who awarded her Best of Breed.

  • A woman in a black polka dot dress squats next to a fluffy white dog, holding its leash, in an indoor setting with training cages and equipment in the background.

    Champion on the Making

    Ready to go to the ring, Vienna and her handler—Taffe McFadden—at her early conformation matches.

Paris

  • A woman and a man at a dog show in front of a banner that reads 'Western Washington Cluster Dog Show.' The woman has a white fluffy dog, likely a Bichon Frise, standing on a platform. The man holds a ribbon, and there are colorful flowers on either side of the platform. A sign reads 'Major Winners Bitch Best of Opposite Sex July 9, 2021 Roberts Photos.'

    Second Major

    Presented by Dorinne Waterman, Paris was awarded Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex with a 5 Point Major in Washington State.

  • A woman holding ribbons and a sign, a man in a suit, and a white poodle dog standing on a table outdoors after a dog show, with a building and parked cars in the background.

    Owner Handler

    In Utah, Paris won Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite with her first 5 Point Major.

  • Dog show with handlers and dogs in an indoor arena, with judges and spectators in the background.

    In the Ring

    After months of not seeing at each other, Paris and Vienna encounter themselves in the ring. Handler Dorinne Waterman presenting Paris on the table while Taffe McFadden awaits for Vienna’s turn.

  • A group of four people at a dog show outdoors, with a groomed white poodle on a grooming table in front of them. The man in the middle holds the dog, and the man on the left holds a sign that reads 'South Bay Kennel Club August 2022 Best of Winners' with a blue '2022' badge and 'New Champion' written on it. The background features tents and other people at the event.

    New Champion

    Paris defeats other class bitches becoming a New Champion as Best of Winners.

"Hera"

  • Two people, a man and a woman, stand on a stage with a small white dog, possibly a Bichon Frise, that they are showing at a dog competition. The man is holding a ribbon, and the woman is holding the dog on a platform. The backdrop has a blue sky with clouds, and there are flowers and awards displayed around them. The sign indicates they won at the Utah Valley Kennel Club dog show in May 2024.

    New Champion

    Presented by Taffe and Bill McFadden, Vienna finished her AKC Championship in September, 2021 as Best of Breed.

  • A woman grooming a white poodle on a grooming table at a dog show, with other people in the background.

    Vienna on Judge's Table

    Judged by Mr. Ricardo Saldana who awarded her Best of Breed.

  • A woman in a black polka dot dress crouches next to a white fluffy dog on a leash inside a pet grooming or show area, with grooming equipment and a cage in the background.

    Champion on the Making

    Ready to go to the ring, Vienna and her handler—Taffe McFadden—at her early conformation matches.