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| October 2010 |
| Biography Terry’s husband gave her an afghan hound in 1973 for a birthday present . Despite all the unruly characteristics of this breed they learned to love her and then purchased their first show dog in 1978 from Margie Pugh, Bonanza Afghans. Bonanza Red Han Solo was their first champion and Bonanza’s C & H Sugar Cookie was their second champion thus starting the ShaCone line. In 1982 Terry became friends with Abbe R. Shaw of Abaca and in 1986 co-bred their first litter together (Ch. Shylo Marquis Malachite and Ch. Bonanza’s C & H Sugar Cookie). From this litter came 3 champions, one of which won WB at the Afghan Hound Club of America Nationals in San Antonio, Texas shown by Terry. A couple years later they bred a Cookie/Han Solo daughter to Ch. Shylo Marquis Malachite and again were quite happy with the results. From this litter came 4 Am. Ch., one being the top specialty winning bitch in 1993. (Ch. ShaCone’s Spirit of Abaca). This partnership of two kennels has produced over 60 Am. Ch. since, with more young dogs approaching their championship today. Terry has always been interested in art working in ceramics as a young girl with her mother and aunt who were quite prolific in clay pots and ceramic figurines. Terry started dabbling in ceramics and selling to the public early on in the 70’s off and on into the 90’s. She started taking lessons to learn to paint in oil in 1999. Her career has since taken off with works around the world in 15 countries. A National award winning artist she has shown her work in New York City, Kansas City, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and the Inland Empire. Terry is the President of the Plein Air Artists of Riverside as well as one of the founding members of the organization. She is also a member of the California Afghan Hound Club and the Afghan Hound Club of America. Terry was commissioned by the AHCA this year to do their trophies, she will also have an artist boutique at the event. This is the second time she has had this honor of doing their trophies. She recently was commissioned by Santa Barbara Kennel Club to paint their Breeder’s Showcase and Skyline Dog Fanciers. Both paintings will adorn their 2010 catalog covers. Terry continues to paint in her studio and sculpt in ceramic and bronze. She also has a line of precious metal jewelry. She paints weekly in plein air, and has traveled many places to paint landscapes, seacapes and city scapes including Napa Valley, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Catalina Island. She exhibits her work locally, regionally and nationally. You can see her work on the internet at: www.terrydchacon.com, www. weeklypaintingsbyterrydchacon.blogspot.com and on facebook under Artistic Impressions by Terry d. Chacon. |
| We also asked Terry some questions about her judging and what she looks for the day of the show: |
| 1. How did you first become interested in being a dog fancier and what fascinated you about it? I was more or less thrown into showing dogs. My first afghan hound was just that an afghan hound and I felt she needed to learn some manners so we took her to obedience classes. Someone there told me about an Afghan Hound Specialty in Scottsdale, AZ so my friend and I attended. We saw Sunny Shay with Boy Blue and Israel Garcia with “Gorilla”. That was enough to keep us going back. However, it was 3 years before someone mentioned an all-breed show. We then attended that show following the Specialty and met Margaret H. Pugh of Bonanza Afghans. She was showing “Bonanza’s Goodtime Redcoat” and I enquired about purchasing a puppy. We bought “Bonanza’s Red Han Solo” who was my first champion and later purchased a bitch from her named “Bonanza’s C & H Sugar Cookie” who became my second AKC champion and that was the start of ShaCone Afghan Hounds. 2. When did you decide to become a judge? I applied in 1999. How long have you been a judge? About 11 years. 3. Why did you want to become a judge? I really never thought or set out to become a judge. After being asked to judge several sweepstakes and matches along the way, I decided judging might be an option. I really enjoyed judging and decided to apply. 4. What do you think makes a great show dog? First conformation, second ring presence. 5. Describe the qualities of the best handlers in the ring, what impresses you? I always love a handler that comes into the ring that makes me notice the dog and not them. When they become a team it is a sight to behold. 6. When it comes down to it, what makes you decide which dog you select in the ring that day? Conformation, showmanship. 7. What advice can you give a novice coming into the show dog ring? Take your dogs to handling class and learn from the best. You only have at the most 2 minutes to present your dog, do it perfectly and let the judge decide. Always be gracious and a good sport no matter the outcome, tomorrow is always another dog show. I think most judges try really hard to judge on the day so if you don’t win give them another try and make sure your dog is shown to its best ability. 8. What advice can you give a “so called expert” coming into the show dog ring? Calm down and let the dog be the proven factor. |
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