Bragging Rights

Back to Canada and more success

Tumnus took care of his Canadian Rally Novice title in fine style finishing first in his class in two of the three trials at the Sarnia KC Shows on July 4-5, 2010.
Judges were Cheryl Bishop, Deb Desjardine, and Sharlene Manderson

2010 Border Terrier Canada National Specialty Weekend Success - Hamilton Kennel Club Shows Jerseyville ON - June 25-27

Tumnus polished off his Canadian CD in fine style with three straight qualifying scores and Highest Scoring Border Terrier in each trial.

This brag benefits Canadian Border Terrier Welfare

2010 BTCA National Specialty Successes - Tryon NC - May 12-16

Tumnus placed first in Graduate Novice (judge John Mett) and earned his first Rally Excellent Leg with 3rd place (judge Carol Mett) on Thursday.
On Saturday, he was second in the Amateur Owner Handled class under breeder judge Bob Naun

Another title under his pelt!!

Tumnus finished his Rally Advanced title on Friday, April 9th, 2010 at the Saginaw Valley Kennel Club under judge Mrs. Betsy Horn Humer

Make that another title even further on its way and yet another one done!

Tumnus earned his 2nd leg in Rally Advanced, on March 26, 2010 at the Companion Dog Training Club of Flint under judge Fred Buroff then on Sunday qualified in Novice B obedience to complete his AKC Companion Dog title also under judge Fred Buroff

Another title done and another on its way!

Tumnus earned his 3rd Rally Novice leg, on Friday February 26, 2010 at the Sportsmen's Dog Training Club with a score of 100 points and a 3rd place finish (4 seconds slower than 1st place), the Judge was Ms. Lynne Oslach.
Philipa moved him up up on Saturday, and despite it being his first time off leash in Rally Competition, they had an excellent score of 99 points and their first Rally Advanced leg.

A Very Nice Weekend

Tumnus acquitted himself very nicely at the Ingham County Kennel Club shows on November 28-29, 2009. On Saturday he qualified with a score of 190 and a fourth place finish in Novice B (judge Mr. Jeffrey B. Showman) for his second CD leg.

On Sunday he was Winners Dog for one point under judge Ms. Kim Ramey-LeBlanc.

2009 BTCA Specialty Achievements - September 27-October 01, 2009 - Centreville, MD

Tumnus made a noticeable Specialty debut winning his Sweepstakes Class (12-15mths) and then going Best of Opposite Sex to Best Senior Puppy in Sweeps under breeder judge, Kathy Robinson

Tumnus also looked good with Philipa in the Amateur Handler Class and made the final cut in Best Otterhead (Judge Arthur Cuthbertson) Besides his successes, Tumnus had "fun" in Earthdog and regular Obedience. Sadly he missed his turn in Rally because he was busy in the Sweepstakes Ring

Busy behind the scenes

Philipa and Tumnus took time out from Specialty packing to go to the Monroe Kennel Club show on September 25, 2009.
The quick trip was well worth it as Tumnus was 3rd in Novice B Obedience (judge Bernie G. Brown) with as core of 194 1/2 and 2nd in Rally Novice B (Judge: Mrs. Kathleen A. Cook) with a score of 189.

Rally Success

Tumnus won the Rally Novice B class at Pontiac Kennel Club Show, (beat 9 dogs) with a score of 98/100 on September 06, 2009 for the first leg towards his RN Title.

Such a good citizen!

From Philipa

We just returned from Sportsmen's Dog Training Club (June 24, 2009)
. Tumnus passed the CGC test, with flying colors, I am so proud of him!
He did not whine once during the 3 minute out of sight test.
Mr. Tumnus will make a donation to Border Terrier Rescue to celebrate his first title.