Shine is named for the stars of ValbyDane that shone before her, to honor those dogs that we loved with all our hearts that were taken too soon.

She finished at 9 months old, always breeder owner handled, and just shy of 10 months old, Shine won a Specialty Select for her first Grand Championship points.

During her puppy career, She took 6 Puppy Groups, a Group 2, multiple breed wins, and 2 Best Puppy in Shows under Mirtha Mortera and Joan Beech.

She finished her Canadian Grand Championship at 13 months, and made the cut in a beautiful field of specials at the Canadian Regional and National Specialties.

She finished her American Championship in short order, and obtained another Specialty Select and an Award of Merit at just under 3 years old.

Shine retired from the ring after winning a Best Veteran in Show under Sandy Alexander, and has since taken over being the matriarch of the household.