We had a great Nationals. Burke placed 2nd & 4th at the pre-shows against some very lovely 6-9 month bitches, and also won her class in puppy sweeps at the Sunday pre-show, and placed 3rd in Nationals sweeps.
Many thanks go to Laurie Newburn for showing Burke for me when I had to be over in the agility ring.
Shelby placed 2nd in Altered open red at Nationals, and picked up lots of agility placements and Q's.
What is a Title?
What is a title really? Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honour the dog, the ultimate memorial. It will remain in record and memory, for as long as anything in this world can remain. Few humans will do as well or better in that regard. And though the dog itself doesn't know or care that it's achievements have been noted, a title says many things in this world of humans, where such things count. A title says that your dog was intelligent, and adaptable and good-natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that pleased you, however crazy they may have seemed. And a title says that you loved your dog, that you loved to spend time with it because it was a good dog, that you believed in it enough to give it another chance when it failed, and that in the end, your faith was justified. A title proves that your dog inspired you to that special relationship enjoyed by so few; that in this world of disposable creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved and loved greatly in return. A title is nothing less than love and respect, given and received, and permanently recorded. Author Unknown.
Calgary, Alberta
