Bernese Mountain Dog cart on the left, Lobo’s cart on the right.
Lobo’s trophy!
Lobo (Alkemi Beowulf del Roble LS) earned his Novice Draft Dog title today (NDD), making him the first Swedish Vallhund to earn a drafting title! Lobo also has his Senior Barn Hunt (RATS) title (and was the first Swedish Vallhund to earn the Open Barn Hunt (RATO) title, along with another Vallhund who earned hers on the same day), AND he has his Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) obedience title, earned in just four trials. HUGE congratulations to Lobo and his awesome owner Jan Robles!
Cheswick, our favorite place to trial, even if it is a 3 1/2 hour drive! There’s a creek to swim in and tons of crating space, plus awesome fun hanging out with peeps!
Nina didn’t Q but I finally felt like we were connecting again, and Zhora! Got double Q #4 yesterday (on two tricky courses that she didn’t really enjoy) AND got jumpers today for a 75% Q rate! Good girl. (also Nina pooped in the ring today…I took her out just before she ran, but when you’ve gotta go…I was actually glad it was poop and not injury, since she slammed on the brakes before the second last jump and I thought she was hurt, but no…it was poop, I have included this video for your viewing pleasure).
Zhora at this point is a moderate-speed dog, not the slowest in her height, but nowhere near the fastest (plus 12″ has tighter times and is a more competitive height), I hope she will build speed as she gets more experience (I can see in the videos that she is having to think about things as she is running). It’s a nice change to run a dog where I actually have time to do some handling instead of just holding on by my fingernails, but nothing beats Nina’s balls to the wall style for sheer exhilarating fun! It’s nice to qualify once in a while though. Love my girlies!
Zhora Saturday Standard (Q and 17 points):
Zhora Saturday Jumpers (Q and 3 points, she was poky mcpokerson!):
Nina Sunday Standard (NQ but actually felt the mojo working again):
Zhora Sunday Standard (NQ but nice faster run for her, I think she likes standard better than jumpers):
Nina Sunday Jumpers (POOP! But a really nice run up until then…):
REALLY not our best weekend! Nina and I just couldn’t connect all weekend. But Zhora saved the day today with double Q #3! Yay Z Dog! They were both tired and hot, as was I! Judges Kitty Bradley and Robert Long.
Not our best weekend, but we sure had fun! Zhora was a bit hormonal and not running like herself, although she LOVED her massage from Betty! Nina’s dogwalk in Standard on Saturday was terrifying, she came on at an angle and was halfway across before she had all four paws on the walk. The video doesn’t actually show it, since my videographer (thanks Zap!) was freaking out, as was I! She qualified too!
Nina Friday Jumpers (Q and 18 points):
Zhora Friday Jumpers (NQ but a nice run):
Zhora Friday Standard (NQ):
Zhora Friday Time 2 Beat (Q and 7 points):
Nina Saturday Standard (terrifying dogwalk, Q, first place and 28 points):
Nina Saturday Time 2 Beat (Q, first place and 10 points):
Nina Sunday Standard (not terrifying, Q, first place and points):
