It’s a Hard Life
We had an AHBA (American Herding Breed Ass.) trial yesterday. We had two different judges and two different types of courses to run. This allowed us to enter both types of courses under each judge and if you get a qualifying score under each you could earn a title.
Singer went in for his first HRD-IIs (Herding Ranch Dog level II with sheep). Out of a score of 90 he got 84.5. Beat by two border collies with scores of 87 and a Terv with an 87.5 but still qualifying. Judges comment was “Great job. Some really nice work”. On his second HRD-IIs run I made a costly error and forgot to let some sheep out into an arena after splitting them up as part of the course. Even with this handler error which was a major deduction Singer finished with a score of 80 out of 90 and first place and qualifying. Judges comment “Nice run- Remember to bring second set back out”. On our first run for HTD-Is (Herding Trial Dog level I on sheep). This is held in an open field not an arena. Out of 90 Singer got an 88, first place and qualifying. Judges comment “Pretty run – looks like a walk in the park”. Singer’s second HTD-Is run he scored an 85.5 getting second place behind a beautiful run by one of our students with a GSD. Judges comment “Nice job, good handling”. All in all a great day for us. Two first a second and four qualifying runs. Singer earned two new titles. HRD-IIs and HTD-Is.
Agility Brags and Health Brags
Charlene (Veri V-litter) almost could do no wrong at the agility trail this past weekend double Q’ing with Tank her Harrier and Artemis her Aussie both Friday and Saturday.
Kim with “Bogey” MACH Alta-Tollhaus In The Rough XF also did very well and now have 18 double Q’s toward their second MACH (you need 20 double Q’s).
Laura and “Lance” Alta-Tollhaus Par Four BN RE TDX MX MXJ NAP NJP OF also double Q’d at the same trial.
My big health brag is I did the DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) tests on every single one of my dogs. Every single one came back Clear/Clear which means they will not develop DM nor do they carry the genes for it. I was very pleased to say the least!
What the Flock?
Now that I’m retired I don’t do this anymore but, remember how long the day at work would become if you watched the clock? Well Singer has found out that the more he watches the flock the longer he gets to do it. What a smart boy. He’s a real flock watcher.
Alta-Tollhaus Just a Singer J-Litter (X-Box – Funny)
