Run for the Roses Litter
Four’s first litter is named after Kentucky Derby Finishers, in memory of “Barbaro” the horse that touched America’s heart.
Pups Born January 4, 2008
You tube links at 3 days old http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL5MjvMwZEc at 16 days old http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_BeobIbVgs
9 puppies, 6 Males (3 choc merle, 3 choc) and 3 Females (choc) --------------------------------------------------- | ||
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Josep Duran, Girona Spain w/ Sis (Swaps) Josep is a USDAA judge in Spain and about to receive his master’s certification. He runs www.agilitygirona.com were several students from his club, have represented Spain on international teams. Josep has reached the Spanish Championship 8 times with his cocker Aran. He competed in the 2001 USDAA in Del Mar CA, reaching 7th place. He was also a semifinalist in the USDAA Cynosport World Games (Scottsdale AZ) in 2004, 2006 and 2007 with Border Collie Fura. He has competed in the IMCA many times travelling to Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Italy, Holland, and Spain. He also received regional championships in 1999,2000-2004. We hope he obtains as much success with Sis, and will be hoping to see Sis back in the USA one day soon, competing at the World Games. Good luck to you Josep! | ||
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Mandy Moller w/ Dru (Fox) Mandy is an AKC and CPE judge. She started in obedience and conformation in 1991 and has been doing agility for over 10 years. In 2006 she opened her own training center, Canine Sports Recreation Center (www.caninsportsrec.com), where she teaches agility. Mandy has a multiple breed champion and runs her Siberians, and Border Collie, (Ripley) in agility. She has also titled other owners dogs including obtaining a Mach on a Portuguese water dog. She competes in USDAA, AKC and CPE, but most of all Mandy is probably one of the nicest and most helpful people in dog sports community I have ever met. I am thrilled to see Mandy with Dru, and couldn’t imagine a better home for this guy. | ||
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Laurie Leach, California w/ Poppy (Chant) Laurie was looking for a very special addition to her home, and thinks she was lucky to run across this sweet girlie. Laurie has been involved with dogs, for more years than she could count. She started off racing sled dogs, then into competition obedience, and now has been doing agility for 15 yrs. Laurie writes articles for DogSports magazine and also wrote the book “The beginners Guide to Dog Agility”. Laurie’s sheltie, Scout, won the 2006 USDAA PNS, was named top 10 USDAA jumper and earned her bronze standard certificate. She also won the level 5 Standard class at CPE Nationals. It was very hard for us to let Poppy go, but she is in good company with Laurie. | ||
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Brian Daube, Louisiana w/ Iris (Slew) Brian told me that he was looking for a high drive, high energy dog for Frisbee competition, (as well as other dog sports) and that he is an extremely active person and likes exercise on a “grand scale.” WellÉ be careful what you wish for. Iris also likes to play on a “grand scale” and was looking for an owner who was willing to put up with her non-stop energy level. So Brian and Iris were made for each other!! Brian also competes in Frisbee with his blue merle border collie, Zulu, who happens to be a half brother to Four! Brian said that Iris stole his heart from the moment he picked her up at the airport. While Iris was here she stole the heart of anyone lucky enough to meet her and her tail never stopped wagging. This team was meant for each other. Good luck you two! | ||
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Shelby Garver, Michigan w/Jag (Fleet) Shelby is no stranger at the dog shows. She started out showing Australian Shepherds in conformation in the 90’s she also competed in obedience, and enjoys tracking. Shelby joined the Ann Arbor dog training club in 1995, where she got hooked on agility. She shows AKC, UKC, ASCA, NADAC, USDAA, And CPE. Her dog Jimmy was listed was high in trial at an AKC show, and was listed top 10 USASA in 2000-2004, and was No 1 in 2003. She has also been top 10 with her dog Spencer, and was top ten with Tanner in 2007. She has had 5 dogs earn their CATCH title (agility trial champion), and Spencer has earned the highest award you can receive in CPE, CATE (agility team extraordinaire). Shelby says, “she just loves to have fun with her dogs”, and she sure must, since she now has 10 dogs (6 aussies & 4 BC’s) I have no doubt she will have a lot of fun with Jag. | ||
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Devin McLean, Michigan w/ Comet (Spy) Devin was looking for a pup of his own, for agility. His sister and mom already compete, but he didn’t have a dog of his own. Devin was looking for an intelligent, outgoing, high energy pup, and Comet was just the ticket. Devin and his family already have 5 dogs, so Comet will have plenty of friends. Devin is already starting him on puppy agility, and rally classes. I look forward to seeing this team one day at the shows. Good luck Devin! | ||
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Kristine Stewart, Michigan w/ Tally (Needles) Kristine is an agility junkie. She is at trials most weekends, and when not at trials she is teaching agility. Kristine is nearing her Mach3 with her Brittany Spaniel, Dixie who is only 5 years old!!. She has also competed with her at AKC nationals, and attended the AKC invitational with Dixie the last 2 yrs. Dixie also has her XF, and has titles in NADAC, USDAA, CPE, and UKC. She also has flyball titles as well. Kristine also has her MX, MXJ, XF with her Springer, Rebel, and also has her open titles with her young dog Finn, a 2 yr old Entlebucher. I am sure a border collie is just what she was waiting for! I am sure Kristine and Tally will prove to be a team to watch. | ||
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Bradley Folsom, Georgia w/Sky-Blue (Gulch) Brad was looking for his first Border Collie. He said he has lots of energy and lots of time, so wanted a pup that he could bond with. He had never seen a red-merle border collie before, but was totally mesmerize by Sky’s bright blue eyes. Brad and Sky-blue have started puppy class, and Brad is getting used to a border collies boundless energy. They adore their new puppy, we wish them the best of luck with this little guy. | ||
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Puppy Class April 2008 Left to right Carol/Tess, Devin/Comet, Shelby/Jag, Julie/Crush, Tammy/Driver, Paul/Sis, | ||
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4 Weeks Old Photos by Pat Mcgowan - patsgwps@yahoo.com | ||
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Swaps | ||
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3 Days Old | ||
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