Mid Winter update

It seemed like a long 7 weeks since the great shows at the end of November, but the long Winter lull had a nice flurry of activity in mid-January. We went to UKC shows near D.C. on Jan 14, and Solstafir went BoB twice. I was anxious to see if young Kari at 11 months could get a win, but Solstafir is just too mature.

The following week, was the AKC cluster of shows at West Friendship MD. It was an eventful and surprising three days for us. Young Kari stepped up to earn his first AKC major, and first 3 points. Solstafir went Best of Breed (5 total dogs) for two of the three days.

Resuming winter break, we will take the next 6 weeks off. No February shows - next dates for us are in March. It will be interesting to see if Kari can mature enough to start climbing in points by getting the occasional win over Solstafir. Once he is out of puppy class, I think that can begin to happen!

Solstafir earns his AKC Championship title!

Fox Meadow Hausti Solstafir earned his majors with a 4 point win at The National Dog Show in Philly, and then a 3 point major at Howard County, MD...and then for good measure, two more 3 point majors at Howard County!

I really need to thank my breeder and co-owner Jo Ann Secondino for her thoughtful, constant mentoring to me, and for all the encouragement.  I also give many, many thanks to our handling instructor Kathy Worley.  With Kathy's and Jo Ann's instruction and guidance, I have achieved every goal I set for Solstafir this year! THANK YOU!

Solstafir hits major network TV!

On November 19, Solstafir went Best of Breed, earning a 4 point major, at the Purina National Dog Show, in Philadelphia.  He was shown on TV when the National Dog Show aired on NBC, Thanksgiving Day.

In other conformation show goodness, Solstafir was Best of Breed, earning two points at the recent AKC show in Salisbury, MD.

Also, at the UKC shows in Bel Air, MD on October 22 and 23, Solstafir went Herding Group 1, in one show, and was Herding Group 2, in two shows.

Ludwigs Corner, PA - West Friendship, MD AKC shows

Solstafir went Best of Winners at the Maryland show on Oct 15.  On Oct. 14, and Oct. 8, he was BoB over his little brother Fox Meadow Thorra Kari.  Little brother is showing good signs of catching up soon, however.

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!