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This is our Ch. O'BJ Gr
River's Match-Maker. We just call her "Matchi"! Born
in 1987 and bred by Nadene Fontano, she was our first champion, our first Akita mom (loving and
devoted mother of four champions from two litters) and is the foundation
for all our success. Matchi is a Widow-Maker daughter and her mother
is a Sachmo granddaughter, giving her an enviable Sachmo-dominated
pedigree. She's a big, strong, athletic girl, and continues to be the light
of our lives. Matchi has never met a stranger; she loves everyone,
especially children.
She is pictured above at 8 years old, winning her placement in the Veteran
Class (the only time ever shown in that class) at the 1995 Akita National Specialty in Chicago. Her early
show career to complete her championship was so quick it was almost over
almost before it started. She won her first show, the Portland Bench show, at the age of 11
months, and two big majors at her next two shows the following month, each
time beating the boys with a BOW and a BOW/BOS. She won the Brood bitch
class at 4 years of age at the Cascade Akita Club Regional Specialty; the only
time ever shown in that class.
Despite her early championship, Matchi continued to 'attend' dog shows with
me, regardless of the fact that I was showing somebody else. She just loved
to go! She had fans everywhere and she wanted to see them!
My best friend through everything these years have had to offer, good and
bad, I can't imagine life without Matchi by my side - as she will always
be. Matchi, you are my heart and soul.
Matchi is OFA Excellent!
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