a HUGE congratulations to hunter the brag that kathy didn't include here is what an incredible young man hunter is. even though he has been a little "dog person" since day one, he is a genuinely polite, interested and true student of the breed. this child is willing and ready to learn all he can and never, EVER, argues with or "knows better than" anyone to whom he asks a question. as a result, there is no one who doesn't sincerely enjoy this child and have all the hopes in the world for him to one day be a tremendous success in this crazy world of dogs. kudos to him AND his parents! diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog In a message dated 12/11/2011 9:19:12 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx writes: Hi Everyone, We are back early from Tucson and the GSDC of Southern Az shows (Ken had to judge this morning) and although tired, we are exhilarated. As many know, we have big moving, sable, bottle fed male that Hunter has started to show in Jrs, and in the classes. (This silly funny dog, is the son of our recently lost, beloved Ch. Leviathan who "trained" Hunter) Anyway, at the GSDCA Specialty on Friday, Hunter and his "littermate Clooney" who was determined to give Hunter a run for his money, lolol.. gaited to Best Junior Handler. Then after finally deciding to stop his bratiness, (you could see him with the doggy grin) Clooney gaited and showed for his young owner to First Place Am Bred, and then amidst cheers and two breathless parents... a FIVE PT MAJOR WINNERS DOG, for the first ever points for the very young team!!! Yep , pretty much came apart when he got the nod, lol. Back into the Breed, and again behind his loving , supportive Uncle Bill Tank, Hunter went BEST OPP SEX, with his sable , silly buddy, "Clooney". OUR DEEPEST APPRECIATION OUR JUDGE, CAROL SMITH ...who was very patient with a spoiled sable bottle baby , and for the understanding to allow a VERY determined young owner, to settle in with his sable teammate, to show what they could really do! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AT RINGSIDE who cheered for, and Congratulated Hunter! What a beautiful display of sportsmanship and support for a little boy and his dog. It was truly overwhelming for Ken and myself.. I could hug all of you. Also a special Thank You to Bill Tank, who understood why I "zoned out" and wasn't able to correctly double our own Kappo von Eisenwerk" (Big Italian bull of a puppy duppy) who was also in Winners from the 12-18 , because I was tunnel visioned on doubling for Hunter and Clooney, lololol...good grief. My apologies again Bill. Kappo at just 12 months, isn't easy to handle (understatement) and you did a beautiful job with him! At this writing we are still breathless over Hunter and "Clooney" and their performance on Friday..Hunter is sound asleep, big day for a little guy. :-) Kathy Tank *http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com* * <http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/>**UPDATED: Oct 18**, 2011* *Home of: CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs CH. Victory's Leviathan **CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle * *VP Kappo von Eisenwerk (V Geck di Casa Nobili son) * *Nixie vd Sequoia Gigantea "Cinderella Dog"* * "Victory...*Vires et honestas" ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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