The 1980's proved to be a very interesting decade. Two herds stood out and dominated the Nationals; Nixon and Shahen'ko, both herds from California. Nixon's Luminary was named National GCH from 1981 until 1984. Afterwards, from 1985 until 1988 the Shahen'ko Herd won the National GCH four times. But the decade began with a beautiful doe,perhaps one that will always be revered in the hearts of many;
Wa-Shaw-Me Snowbird. Please read the tribute Kathy Evans wrote about
"The Bird"

1980
GCH Wa-Shaw-Me Snowbird (EX90)
S:++B Tall Talk Juniper D: Belle Chevre Songbird

1981
CH Nixon's Luminary FS 92(88 94 93 95)
S: *B Nixon's Jenuine D: Nixon's Helene

1982
CH Nixon's Luminary FS 92(88 94 93 95)
S: *B Nixon's Jenuine D: Nixon's Helene

1983
CH Nixon's Luminary FS 92(88 94 93 95)
S: *B Nixon's Jenuine D: Nixon's Helene

1984
CH Nixon's Luminary FS 92(88 94 93 95)
S: *B Nixon's Jenuine D: Nixon's Helene

1985
GCH Shahen'ko S. Tierra 3*M
S: ++*B Sodium Oaks Sasin D: Jo-Lin's PJ Aggie 2*M

1986
GCH Shahen'ko Sasin Tokay 2*M
S: ++*B Sodium Oaks Sasin D: Totem's Melissa

1987
GCHShahen'ko S. Tierra 3*M
S: ++*B Sodium Oaks Sasin D: Jo-Lin's PJ Aggie 2*M

1988
GCH Shahen'ko Kamikaze
S: ++*B Sodium Oaks Sasin D: Shahena'ko BB Ellie's Roslyn 3*M

1989
GCH L. Reed Farms Barbie Doll 1*M
S: ++*B Serendipity Jackson Brown D: Thunderhead Fantastic Doll