In 1989 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Helen McKie's "Herbie" was selected as the first Best of Breed (BOB) American Fuzzy Lop at an ARBA Convention. Herbie's picture graced the ARBA Standard of Perfection, 1991–95, representing Fuzzies well but only the American Fuzzy Lop presented by Patty was granted a working standard.
In 1989 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Helen McKie's "Herbie" was chosen as the first Best of Breed (BOB) American Fuzzy Lop at an ARBA Convention. Herbie's image appeared on the ARBA Standard of Perfection from 1991 to 1995, effectively representing the Fuzzy breed and highlighting Patty's achievement in receiving a working standard.