Bruce had his first show day at the South Canterbury Kennel Society dual Open Shows on 5th January 2019, winning Baby Puppy in Show under terrier breeder/judge Nicole Adams. He was also Baby in Group under judge Martin Hewitt. Only a week over 3 months, Bruce took it all in the most laid-back Kiwi bloke style. The next weekend Bruce was BPIG under Caroline Stuart, and 4th in the Baby Puppy Stakes, judge Robert Ness, 17 entries, and BPIG the following day (Rhonda Ralphs) then BPIS under Caroline Stuart. A further BPIS was won on the 2nd February at Gore, judge Mr C.Chantarasmee of Thailand. At the Ellesmere Show on 5th May, Bruce was placed second in the Puppy Stakes by locl judge Anna Ancell.