Bragging Rights

It's Been a Blast

Midge earned her third leg and first place in Open Jumpers (AKC) with a lovely run in a difficult course on August 14, 2011 at Hatfield under judge Denise Vanhousen. Her second Open Jumpers leg was also earned in Hatfield on July 10th under judge Deborah Hunt, also with first place.
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More fun ...and Another Title

On April 30, 2011 at Kruisin Kanines in Hatfield, PA - Midge completed earned her second Open Standard Agility leg with a second place under judgeJanet Budzynski.
On May 01, 2001 at the same location she completed her title with a third place finish under judge Annette Narel

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Titling nicely and moving on

On August 14-15, 2010 at Kruisin Kanines in Hatfield, PA - Midge completed her AKC Novice Standard Agility title on Saturday with a third place and on Sunday earned her first Open Standard Agility leg also with a third place finish.

Two Busy Weekends

On July 11, 2010 at Lower Camden DTC (Hatfield Sports Arena) she earned her first AKC Novice Standard leg in her first AKC novice standard trial at 12-inch with a first place.

The following weekend (July 17/18, 2010) at the South Jersey Agility Club (Hatfield), she earned her first open Jumpers Leg and Second Place in her first Open Jumpers trial on Saturday and on Sunday she earned her second Novice Standard leg and First Place.

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AKC Agility Debut

As well as having fun, Midge made AKC Agility debut a winning one. She earned her first two Novice Agility Jumper legs at Keystone English Springer Spaniel Club trial in Hatfield, PA on April 10/11 with two first place finishes in Novice A

She followed this with another qualifying run and first place finish at Kruisin' Kanines on May 01, 2010 - as Barb describes it: "barking with joy the whole way "

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That's a Wrap!!!

Simply stated, Midge finished her DOCNA Intern Standard Title on January 17, 2010

The picture says it all!!

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Still having fun - DOCNA Trials November 7, 2009

Barb and Midge ran in two Intern-Competition-Standard runs and qualified in both, well under time, with two 1st Places! She really enjoys running and it shows! Now she just needs one more leg for her title -- go Midge!!

Another Fun Title

Midge earned her Beginner Standard DOCNA title in July. she had 2 qualifying runs and took first place in both.

Two in a Row and an Incredible Achievement - April 11/2009

Following their success at the Delaware Valley German Shepherd Dog Club show, Barb and Midge again competed in Utility at the Harrisburg Kennel Club show, this time a huge indoor show.
Midge was the only qualifier out of 10 in Utility A so she also took first place.
The judge was Jeffrey Showman.
This was her third Utility leg - I couldn't be prouder.

Pam (breeder)

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A busy two weeks and major success

Just one week after two qualifying runs in Beginner Standard at a DOCNA Trial, Midge returned to the extremely tough venue of Utility Obedience under less than ideal conditions (outside, wet ground and a bit breezy)
Despite getting off to a shaky start - Midge QUALIFIED at the Delaware Valley German Shepherd Dog Club show (all breed obedience and rally) under judge Arthur Cartwright
She had to work really hard through the articles and was obvioulsy nervous but got the job done and then started to relax and enjoy herself.
Kudos to Midge and Barbara - there are no words to express my pride in this team

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Titling for fun - the best way to do it

At the DOCNA trial on January 17-18, 2009 Midge completed the requirements for her Competition-Intern Jumpers Award.

Continuing to have fun......

Midge joined sister Sophie at a DOCNA trial on December 14, 2008 and qualified in both her Jumper runs.

Having fun......

Midge did her 3rd DOCNA trial on July 12, 2008 in jumpers and earned her 3rd leg, 1st place, and thus her Competition-Beginner Jumpers Award.

Success in a very tough venue

Someone recently mentioned there are 64 ways to "blow" the Utility level in Obedience - that puts the following success in sweet perspective

On May 17, 2008 Midge happily worked her way to her first Utility leg with a score of 188 and first place (over a Golden Retriever).

Midge and Barb are now taking a well earned hiatus from the challenges of obedience to concentrate on other fun activities.

An agile body as well as an agile mind...........

Both Barb and Midge know how to enjoy a time out from the obedience ring.
Midge has earned two legs towards her DOCNA Beginners Jumpers title. The first leg came on December 29, 2007 with a qualifying run and 2nd place. and the second leg on March 30, 2008 with a first place.

Three and done...........

Wow! three out of five - that is quite a record for a young dog!
Midge completed her American CDX title at the Valley Forge KC with the judge Nancy Withers. As with her second leg, her happy attitude more than made up for any "crooked sit" deductions.

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Two down...........

Midge earned her second leg at the Lehigh Valley KC Show under Janet Lewis on a warm humid day in weather she typically wilts in!
Her happy performance under those circumstances is not only something that Barb is rightfully proud of but something we can all pay heed to - the ability to make the best of a difficult situation.

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A leg to stand on......

....and proudly at that.
Midge turned in a very pretty-to-watch performance and earned the first leg on her Open title by qualifying in Open A at the Champlain Valley Kennel Club Show on July 16, 2005 under Canadian (could Midge have a fondness for her roots) judge - John Blenkey

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2004 BTCA National Specialty Brag

That is an understatement!!!
Midge made us all incredibly proud (and a few of us teary eyed) when she went High in Trial in Obedience under Canadian Judge - Mike Calhoun.
This means that Midge's name will be the first one on the newly offered Tyneside Trophy. A fitting tribute to a truly neat dog and the hard work and love that Barb has invested in her.

Three to be proud of!

Midge scored the first leg of her Companion Dog title at the Berks County Dog Training Club on May 16, 2004 (judge Marie Huffman) with a first place and a very respectable score of 194.
She followed this up at the Huntingdon valley KC on May 29, 2004, (Judge Betsy Horn Humer) with a third place and score of 190.
Her title came on June 12, 2004 at the Bryn Mawr KC (judge Marilou McCloskey) with a score of 192.5 and first place.
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A Good Citizen

In Barb's words:
Well Midge passed her CGC and TDI test today with flying colors. She was as steady as could be on all aspects of the test, including the one where they dropped ring bologna in front of her!!!!!!!!
She made a big hit with the people there too--they played "pass the puppy" with her and she was great about that too. Could she have received point for cuteness , she would have had extra credit!!
Now if I can only get her to heel off lead better, maybe we'll do ok at our dog shows in May!