May

SR Mystics Fire Star completed his JH title, going 4 for 4, on June 2. He is owned and bred by Joseph Cook & Joanne Perler - congratulations!
At the tender age of 16 months, Nightwind's Lucy In The Sky earned her CD in three straight shows June 1-3. She is co-owned by Kris Altenbernd and Peggy Lands - congratulations!
Cedarwicks Ricochet finished her CD at the Miami Valley Specialty in May - congratulations Linda Zehler!
Desi (daughter of our 1999 Dog of the Year) earned her 3rd JH leg on June 3 - congratulations Terri McFadden!
"Speed" (Am/Can OTCH U-UD Candlewoods High Speed Chase UDX, JH, AX, OAJ) was High Combined on June 2 & 3 and High in Trial June 3 Congratulations Terri Clingerman!
10 year-old Can OTCH U-CDX Whipowil's Francesca Am/Can UD, TT (Frankie) went high scoring Veteran at the LRCPV with a score of 195.5 And, on May 26/27 6 month-old Wood Duck Country Rose (Rosah) took best puppy in breed - congratulations!
CH Remedy's Scenic Cruiser CD, CGC (Candi) was BOB all three days with a Group 3 on Saturday the weekend of May 26-28. Sunday's points gave her the championship. She also finished her CD with a nice 4th place win! CONGRATULATIONS Sherrie Petty!
May 26-28 Jake exploded with obtaining his AXJ title with a first place on Saturday and his AX title with a third place on Sunday. On Monday, first time in both Excellent B classes Jake got his first Double Q with MACH points with a 2nd place in JWW and 4th place in Standard. U-CD Triple Crown's Flying Ebony CDX AX AXJ NAC NJC NGC WC is loved by Kathi Scherf - congratulations!
This little one turned 8 months old May 24, and finished her CD the next day!! She is Canaltownes Walking on Sunshine CGC, CD - gotta be a record! Congratulations Maureen Wade!
In mid-May, our Dog of the Year, "Teddy," went BOB all three days, finishing his International championship! Teddy is now "INT'L/AM/CAN CH Whitethorn Ruffy's Zucchero Am/Can CD TDI CGC" - Congratulations Art McDonald!
Whitepowder Winnifred CDX JH CGC earned her final leg of her CDX May 27 with a 2nd place. Winnie is owned and handled by Anne Swindeman. Winnie's daughter, Gala, earned her 2nd CDX leg at the same show!!! Congratulations Anne!
Wins completed her NAJ on May 26 with a first place in 24" jumpers, 10 seconds below course time. Now it's back to obedience for the summer. Congratulations Maureen Kelly!
Oakdale's Mountain Brook, CD, MX MXJ, OAJ, OAC, NAG, AAD, JM just finished his Master Snooker's title in USDAA. (That's 3 Super Q's and 2 Q's, so we beat some Border Collie's; you have to be in the top 15% of the Q's to earn the Super Q's, so we are quite proud that a Labrador Retriever was in the creme de la creme!!!) Congratulations Linda Baker Nash!
"Chance" (Cape Breton FrogCreek Chance) passed his TDI test at MVLRC's specialty. Congratulations Chris Carroll!
On May 12, 9 year old "Speed" (Am/Can OTCH U-UD Candlewoods High Speed Chase UDX, JH, AX, OAJ) had a fast, clean run in the 24" Exc. A standard class and completed his AX with a first place. Then on May 19/20, Speed was HIT/HC both days at a couple of obedience trials - congratulations Terri Clingerman!
"Southwinds Jumpin Jigawatt," better known as "G," ran his first two Junior HT's and came home with two orange ribbons. This was particularly nice since "G" is a Driver son, but also since he is an almost 4 year old male that got caught up in a divoirce. Fortunately the owners honored Jean's right of first refusal contract and she took him back last July and started his training a few months later. He is a jewel and very handsome as well. They will show in the breed ring in the fall. Congratulations Jean Grosshart!
Peggy Lands reports that her senior citizen, Ch. Birchangreens Nightwind Sass CD, WC, CGC, TDI, earned Back to Back Judge's Award of Merit at LRCPV, Best Veteran in Specialty Show, and Best in Veteran Sweeps - congratulations Peggy!
On May 19, "Tally" placed 3rd in EX B standard for her 4th MX leg and Q'd for her second MXJ leg- giving her her 1st Double Q. The next day she earned another 1st place in Open A for a bumper CDX leg. She also was highest scoring lab without an OTCH. Congratulations Lynn Stahl!
"Jake" finished his Canadian championship on May 19 and is now Am/Can/Int Ch Mytym Jacobs Field UD, JH, OA, OAJ, CGC, WC, TT. Congratulations Carolyn Johnson!
HPL's 1999 Dog of the Year, Toadd (Am/Can/Mex/Intl Ch SR Ms T's BoMar Been There Done That JH CGC TT WC), took the 1st Judge's AOM and also took HIT, earning his first CD leg, at the LRC-Albuquerque specialty. The previous week, he also took BOB and his daughter, Desi, earned her CGC - congratulations Terry McFadden!
Kira (U-CD SR Justes B Spellbound CD JH NA NAJ) got 2 CDX legs out of the Open A class with a 3rd place and a 2nd place May 12/13 - congratulations Sheri Anderson!
Brisk earned her JH May 13, four passes in four tests. She is now Winterset's Chilly Weather JH CGC. Carol thanks Enid Bloome for letting her have Brisk - congratulations Carol Parente!
On May 6, Tally earned her first MXJ leg and her 3rd MX leg with a second place. A week later she switched gears and earned her second leg of her CDX with a 1st place and finished her CDX title May 13 with another 1st place! She's now SR Lakebound Ups The Tally CDX, JH, AX, AXJ, NAC, NGC, WC, CGC - congratulations Lynn Stahl!
Emma earned her 3rd leg May 12 to finish her CD title. Emma finished her title in only 3 shows, with the highlight being First Place in Novice B and High Scoring Chocolate at the LRC of the Piedmont. She is now White Bear's Emma Lou Fudge, CD,CGC! And she finished her title on her 4th birthday! Emma, Max and Robbi celebrated the occasion with some homemade birthday cake - congratulations Marion Buraczynski!
High in Trial at the LRC-Pioneer Valley specialty was Eljim's Change of Pace, UDX (FC Espirit's Cool It x Stonewall's Little Tess)! Congratulations Jim Hurlburt!
Tamara Aegard's first homebred Canadian Champion. Ch. Sehlara's Leap of Faith, went Best Opposite Sex three days in a row to finish her CH - congratulations Tamara!
Hershey finally got his CDX!! He is now U-CD Hershey's Revenge CDX, WC, CGC - Congratulations Laura Suter!
Piper earned her MAD title (Master Agility Dog) and her JM title (Jumpers Master) May 5/6 at their last USDAA trial of the season! Lori is thrilled that she completed that MAD title this season and will be working on the ADCH when the season starts again next October! Congratulations Lori Lewis!
"Sara" competed in seven Open A shows this spring and qualified in all seven with placements in six of the shows. Sara also is a registered Therapy Dog and works with the Hood County Library in a reading program for the benefit of elementary children who are having difficulty reading. Owner Suzy McGonigle says she cannot brag on her wonderful dog without bragging on some very key folks in their lives: First, Sara's breeder, Diane McClurg; her support for Suzy and Sara has been faithful, enthusiastic and ongoing. And Denise Tatro, their obedience instructor extraordinaire. Sara and Suzy could not have attained these achievements without these two very special people. Congratulations Suzy McGonigle!
"Otter" (Chillybleak's Going For Broke WC) completed his AKC Junior Hunter on May 5 and 6. He is owned by Gina and Tom Gross and was handled by Tom. Gina says, "It was a real thrill!" Congratulations to both of you!
"Odin" (Am/Can CH HR SR Sandpipers Norse King Odin JH, CD, WCX) and "Frigga" (HR Morgan's Girl Friday JH, WCX) got their 2nd and 3rd AKC Senior Hunter on May 5 and 6. Congratulations Joe and Deb Vasalani!
"Hobie," Bayside's Windcraft, earned a CGC in March, and is now a Therapy Dog, brightening the days of many patients! Congratulations Barbara Naylor!