Well, I was so happy yesterday with Strider's major under Charlotte LaRosa that I didn't think it could get much better, but it did!!! Today under Joe LaRosa, Rohan's Reward, aka Strider, won the open dog class and went on to WD for the final 2 points to finish his championship! My sincere thanks to both judges for their very nice comments on the boy. This win also gives his dam, Sel. Ch. Utopia's Blast From The Past her ROM. There are so many people to thank for Strider's championship, please be patient. First to Bobbie Kindy for breeding this happy fella with such a superb temperament and for letting Melanie and I own him. Our biggest thanks, gratitude and love to Art Sinclair for his unwavering support and faith in Strider and for picking him as an 8 week old puppy! Thanks Karen Taylor for getting the boy in the groove to show off his superb movement; to Theresa Royer for training him on the sheepies and getting his HT, one PT leg and for grooming him prior to the shows; to JR Alcantara who often took Strider back into the ring as a young dog and taking the points when Art had to stay on a higher class dog <g>; to Susan Sisemore who has always been there to support him at most of his shows; to Nancy Hubbell, Ben Bigornia, Jenn Root, Jack Kilgore and Cappy and Gloria for your encouraging comments and ringside support of him. It all meant a lot to both Melanie and I. And, to Linda Sinclair, who was Strider's biggest supporter starting with his first show.... we miss you but know you are smiling down on us today. This championship is yours too. Whew...sorry to be so long winded and sure hope I didn't leave anyone out. Champion* Rohan's Reward TC, HT Breeder: Bobbie Kindy Sire: Sel. Ch. Witmer's Jamiroquai Dam: Sel Ch. Utopia's Blast From The Past Owners: Melanie Elder and Kay Springer *pending AKC confirmation Strider now moves on to his obedience training and hopefully his UD!!! Kay Springer see Strider at www.showboatgsd.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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 - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================