Murphy is truly the star at Keewest - he is our first homebred dog to win Best in Shows, Best in Specialty (on both sides of the border)and many group wins and placements.  He was awarded a Judges Award of Merit at the American National in 1998 and won his first American Specialty in July of that year.

His first Canadian Best In Show was awarded to him by Mrs. Joyce Moulton in May of 1997.  Throughout his career, Murphy was awarded a total of seven all-breed Bests, in addition to Mrs. Moulton, he recieved the ultimate honor from Mr. Nigel Aubrey-Jones, Mrs. Andrena Brunotte, Mrs. Peggy Guiterrez-Oterro, Mr. Lawrence ('Skip') Stanbridge,and Mrs. Helen Miller-Fisher.

Murphy's American Best in Specialty was awarded to him by Mr. Leslie Rogers, and his Canadian Best in Specialty came from Mrs. Marion Postgate.

Throughout his career, Murphy was the recipient of 206 Best of Breeds, 54 group 1st's, and 98 Group placements.  Additionally - Murphy was awarded a Judges Award of Merit at the 1998 Keeshond Club of America National Specialty. This prestigous award was given to him by that years breeder judge - Col. Harold Brizee.

Murphy is a one in a million dog - who truly loves dog shows, his home life and his many friends. He know no strangers, just friends he hasn't been formally introduced to.  He has an uncanny ability to relax at shows, falling asleep on a table inbetween ring appearances, yet ready to go at a moments notice. He and Beth have developed a tremendous bond over the years, and were we willing to allow it, he would have continued to go to shows with her, even after his retirement.  A perfect gentleman, the epitome of true Keeshond temperment!