Andy, as he is affectionately known, was born on June 11, 1999. He was bred by Diane, and is sired by Ch. Charing Cross Ragtime Cowboy. Andy's dam is Ch. Hallmark Jolei Tinkerbell. Andy has two litter-sisters: Ch. Hallmark Jolei Raggedy Ann and Ch. Hallmark Jolei Ragamuffin, and a litter-brother: Ch. Hallmark Jolei Rags To Riches.

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Andy's first dog show as a "special" was in Denver, on Friday, February 16, 2001 at the Plum Creek Kennel Club Of Colorado -- where he won Best In Show! In his inaugural season, Andy had 28 Best In Show wins and 93 Group Firsts, defeating 53,518 dogs in competition. He was the #1 Shih Tzu, #2 Toy dog and the #6 dog of all breeds his "warmup" year.

In 2002, Andy eclipsed his amazing first year by winning 51 Best In Shows and establishing a new record for the Toy group with 124 Group First wins, defeating 76,931 dogs in the ring. He again ended the year as the #1 Shih Tzu, moved up a notch to the #1 Toy dog... and all the way to the #2 position for all breeds!

On May 31, 2003 at the Toledo Kennel Club dog show, Andy broke another record, becoming the Shih Tzu with the most Best In Show wins -- a record previously held by Andy's father, Joey.

Andy is owned by Gilbert Kahn of Charing Cross, and was conditioned and presented exclusively by Luke.