Fairfax Pines Viscountess

She did it! Fairfax Pines Viscountess “Tess” is now an AKC Champion.

We thought it might happen at last weekend’s specialty—today it’s official. Tess (Fairfax Pines Viscountess), daughter of our beloved Fairfax Pines Rocco’s Enter Sandman “Rocky” and Fairfax Pines Mega Pint “Meg,” has finished her Championship. Woven through her pedigree are so many Fairfax Pines “OGs” and favorites—Meg, Tovi, Clara, and yes… Dune (our Dune-buggy granddaughter!). This little girl from the hills of West Virginia did us proud.
From the day she was born—one of ten black puppies—Tess just stood out. We only bred her mom once (I still ask myself why!); Tess has been a focused, business-minded girl ever since. In the ring she’s a dream: true free stacks, laser focus, the “go in, do the job, no questions asked” attitude we adore.

Career highlights on the road to CH:

11× Best Puppy in Specialty
4-point Major under breeder-judge Jennifer Stotts
4-point Major under breeder-judge Ron Morelos
Multiple singles along the way
2× Best of Breed
Several Reserve Winners Bitch placements

Thank you (with all our hearts):
To Grant, who showed Tess predominantly and believed in her from the jump. To Kelly Shupp (and team) for polishing the final pieces—finishing her singles and that last major—Tess shined with Kelly just as much as with us. And to the breeder-judges who recognized her virtues, thank you for finding our girl.

Tess carries notable champions and grand champions, but what makes us most proud is seeing our Fairfax Pines legacy threaded through her—Rocky, Meg, and the lines we’ve loved and stewarded.
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Today we celebrate a title; every day we celebrate the dog. Yay, Tessie!