Okay, I've had several people ask for more details about Brae and it has become obvious to me that I'm not performing as well as my dog is in the ring when it comes to writing brags... So here goes. Avion Braeburn was bred by Claire Drosdick and was sired by Mari-Fiori The Fever (who is 3 singles away from his championship) out of Claire's 5th generation from her bitch line, Avion Paris. Claire had another litter this year out of Paris and Ken-Delaine's Marksman and has three very nice puppies growing up for next spring's shows with three different owners. You are forewarned. Brae's pedigree is solid OFA for hips and elbows and to help understand where he came from, he is line bred on GV Ueker and his grandfathers are GV Bull and Sel CH Rollins. His grandmothers are a CH Mari Fiori Bold Ruler daughter and a Sel CH Mastercharge daughter (herself a champion with this year's 6-9 puppy dog class winner at the National being her youngest progeny). I hope this isn't too confusing and would be glad to send a pedigree to anyone who wants one. Brae has 13 points with 1 major and 4 major reserves. He has been shown and won consistently in both the specialty and all breed rings in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. He has won under judges: Nadine Grady, Lee Brown, Dave Rinke, George Heitzman, Thomas Draeheim, Betty Jo Patrick, Fay Dorval Haupt, Charles Doran, Del Richards, and more. He won again this last weekend in San Mateo going WD twice, taking a major and going BOW, BOS over two male specials...not that there is anything wrong with that : ) Brae was born on May 16th, 2004 and is now 18 months old. We have pre-limmed him for hips and elbows and will OFA him when he turns two. We have a bitch waiting to be bred to him who is starting to come into season now. Brae can't wait! Once Brae is finished we plan to take him into the field to learn more about the sheep that live at our place and that they are fun too! Brae is co-owned by Claire and myself and is handled by Eric Norby. He is trained and conditioned by Eric and Joannie Intersimone. I am handled and trained by my lovely wife Jennifer, our three boys, and my many friends in the fancy. Thanks for welcoming me back into the fold. You are wonderful!!! Kris Christian ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================