More AKC and UKC points.

On September 24, we went to the AKC show Kimberton, PA.  Solstafir took one point, and showed very admirably in group.

On October 1, in Millville, NJ, Solstafir placed Group 1 in a UKC herding group, and was Best of Breed for two shows.

Beltsville MD & Carlisle PA UKC shows, Sept. 3 & 17

Between the two show days, Solstafir earned 4 more breed wins, and took a pair of Group 2, and a pair of Group 3 rosettes.  His little brother is maturing quickly, however, and starting to catch up with him.  Two judges told me that it won't be too much longer before Thorra Kari (Vetur) is able to give Solstafir a run for his money!  That's going to make things really exciting!

AKC show, Harrisburg, PA - August 13

Good times happened at Harrisburg.  Solstafir won open dog for one point today.  His little brother Fox Meadow Thorra Kari (Vetur) turned 6 months old today, and marked the occasion by being in his first AKC show.  He was Reserve Winner to his big brother Solstafir.  A special thank you goes out to Sabrina Bahre, for handling Vetur in his first ring appearance.  I so much appreciate all the wonderful commentaty on my beautiful boys, while strolling and socializing around the venue.

AKC show - Howard County / West Friendship, MD - July 8

Short and sweet - Solstafir went Winner's Dog, and BOS for one point.   Happy Day!

Solstafir loves sheep

I almost forgot to drop a note on here about it, but I took Solstafir to his very first herding encounter with sheep, a few weeks ago.  It was actually a herding instinct test, done at Flyaway Aussies, in Oxford, PA.  Result of the heding test?  Solstafir loves sheep, and has a good natural instinct to move them quite well.  It was really neat to watch - he had never been face to face with sheep before, and after about a 30 second awkward period, I watched his instincts kick in, and his whole expression and demeanor changed into herding mode.  He nicely moved them around, and always drove them toward me and the trainer.  When one would cut out, he would go wrangle it and cut back in.  I was so happy to see him using his genetic purpose, and he semed very happy, too!  I can look forward to more herding lessons in the future, and maybe putting a herding title on him.

Two Group 1 wins at Bel Air UKC shows

We had a nice weekend of shows, despite the unpredictable weather.  Solstafir took Herding Group 1 on Saturday afternoon, under Judge Violet Denney, and also took Herding Group 1 on Sunday morning, under Judge Donna Rommelfaenger!
In the other two shows of the weekend we brought home Group 2, and Group 3 honors.
I took the new puppy to show off a bit on Saturday, and while walking him around, we were pulled aside by Judge David Arthur, for some nice complements on his structure and movement.  I think he's gonna be a good one!