Sandemac Kennel Club

2007 Best In Show 

Details
Name: CH FELICITY'S DIAMOND JIM
Catalog No.: 5
Birthdate: 6/8/2000
Breed: Spaniels (English Springer)
Group: The Sporting Group
Call Name: James
Registration No.: SN75321403
Sex: D
Sire: Ch Telltale Davey Jones
Dam: Ch Rendition Autum Fire Poppy
Breeder(s): Teresa Patton & Ruth Dehmel
Owner(s): Mr & Mrs Allen Patton & R Dehmel & D Hadsall
Class Competitions
Best In Show judged by Mr. Robert S. Forsyth
The Sporting Group judged by Mr. Desmond J. Murphy
Best of Breed judged by Mrs. Karen C. Wilson 

 The 2007 Best In Show Trophy was awarded to "Ch Felicity's Diamond Jim," a.k.a. "James," an English Springer Spaniel

JAMES
Sixth Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show Winner
*Awarded Over $50,000 in total cash prizes*
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Age at time of win: 6
Home: Fairfax Station, Virginia
AKC Name: CH Felicity’s Diamond Jim, CD
James’ Story: Bred by Teresa Patton of Fairfax Station, VA and Ruth Dehmel of Clio, Michigan, James is the culmination of almost 40 years of study and dedication to the breed. James is celebrating a phenomenal 2006 and 2007. He ended 2006 as the No. 2 dog all breeds, and in early December won the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. He followed that with a Best in Show win at the 2007 Westminster Kennel Club show. He also won the 2006 and 2007 English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association national specialties and has 51 Best in Shows under his belt. James will be making an appearance at the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, CA on December 1 & 2. He will be meeting his fans as well as representing the United States in the Eukanuba World Challenge – an international competition featuring top dogs from 40 countries.
About James: James is known for his silken coat and exuberant personality. His favorite treat is chicken with garlic and his favorite toy is a plush frog squeaky toy that he keeps in his kennel at shows.
"He's an athletic dog; he loves to play Frisbee, and he loves the girls," handler Kellie Fitzgerald says. "He really loves the girls. The girls are his favorite."
Favorite Pastime: “James is definitely a ‘ladies' man’” agrees Patton. “But he also works as a therapy dog. Spending time at The Virginian, Braddock Glen, Fairfax Hospital and Mt. Vernon Rehab Hospital with Alzheimer's patients, stroke victims, surgical patients as well as both adult and pediatric oncology patients which allows him to do what he does best: make people smile and just enjoy sharing his huge heart and healing power of love and acceptance with everyone he meets.
James’ Training Routine
Physical Conditioning
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Jogging on custom-made dog treadmill 20 minutes a day
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Playing Frisbee in the backyard
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Practices running around the ring
Emotional Training
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Works with Alzheimer’s patients, nursing homes residents and pediatric oncology patients. James is also working on his Rally titles and Agility titles.
Beauty Regiment
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Regular baths and brushouts, brushing teeth with Sonicare electric toothbrush, having nails ground, not cut.
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Sleeping on hotel beds while watching the Animal Planet Channel

I had the honor to meet James along with his owner Terri Patton at a clicker training class at Sandemac Kennel Club. He is the most wonderful dog in attitude, looks, personality, grace and disposition. I've never met a more balanced, sweet, willing to please animal in my entire life. As the evening progressed I saw a bond between James and Terri that was beyond explaination. An unspoken heart connection that makes James feel secure, loved and valued due to the way Terri works with him and that unconditional love she gives in return. That night I learn a very valuable lesson. Love, patience and working toward that bond with your dog will give you more satisfaction than any best in show!

 During the training I attend James, who watched Terri every second, but was willing to give me some love, by setting in my lap if you can imagine! 

 Applause from any crowd will immediately get James to prance around the ring, any ring, any day and any type of applause. He is so accustomed to being in the ring and winning he thinks all clapping must be for him! He was truly a delight and a once in a life time dream for any dog owner to witness!

 Not only did he and Terri leave an impression in my mind but James stole my heart. Now all I can say is 'Honey, can I have a puppy like James?'

A couple of nice Portrait I took of James during his visit to Sandemac Kennel Club. Pam Johnson

Portrait I took of Jesse James, Son of Felicity's Diamond Jim that won BIS!

Like father like son!