CBDTC Brags

Kate and “Chip” at the North Andover Earthdog Trial in October b came close to his first Senior Earthdog leg. The only fault in his performance was taking too long to get to the rats. He corrected everything else he’s done wrong before—he went into the right tunnel entrance, he DID NOT visit the judge, and he did recall with 20 seconds to spare, coming all the way back through the tunnels to the main entrance. He is looking forward to next spring when he can start working again!

The Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America honored “Chip” at his National Specialty as not only one of breed’s Top 20 conformation dogs of 2008, but one of only eight Minibulls to win a performance title last year.

On October 17th and 18th “Chip” and four other Minibull and their owners manned the MBTCA booth for AKC’s Meet the Breeds at the Javits Center in NYC. All of our dogs were perfectly behaved, in spite of the noise and the 36,000 people who attended the event! “Chip” spent two days in close quarters with another intact male and no unkind words were said on either side. “Chip” demonstrated all of his CGC skills that weekend!

At the Wind County Circuit in Romulus, NY, Septemebr 24-27, Megan and Belgian Terv “Khandi” (classic N Coda’s Sweet Dreams RA, NA, OAJ) finished her Open Jumpers Title with a Q and Second Place. She also got 2 Open Standard Q’s with a Second Place. “Tavi” (Gypsy Wind Tavare of Locust Hill) had a good time visiting with her breeder…….

Nell and "Clara" got her Started Sheep in both ASCA (STDs) August, and AKC (HSAs) September and her Level 2 CPE title July.

May and "Bernie" completed two herding titles, HT (Herding Tested) and PT (Pre-Trial Tested) at the North East Stockdog Assoc. trials over Labor Day Weekend.

Dina and "Bubba" came in third on Saturday June 21 in Rally Nove A at Penobscot Valley Kennel Club. On Sunday, September 27 "Bubba" finished his Rally Novice A title with a qualifying score.

Brags for August 2009

Pam C. and "Rookie" on August 30th, "Rookie" got his first leg towards his AKC Junior Hunter title (after many attempts!). On September 12th and 13th he got his first and second legs towards his UKC "Started Hunting Retriever" title.

Pam C. and "Frankie" in August "Frankie" competed at the Wag It CPE agility trials in Union and qualified and placed in 6 of her 8 classes; In November she competed at the Happy Tails CPE agility trials and qualified and placed in 10 of her 12 classes!

Brags for June 2009

Kate and "Chip" in conformation shows this summer, “Chip” and his litter sister “Molly” entered the best Brace in show competition at Penobscot Valley KC in Jun. They didn’t win, but they were very well-behaved together and totally enjoyed themselves! At Fourth of July weekend shows in Springfield “Chip” was Best of Breed all three days and on Sunday made the cut in a large and very competitive Terrier group.

Deb is happy to report that her daughter Jesse graduated from law school this spring, and "Junior" got his “B” in Schutzhund.

Megan and "Khandi" attended the Belgian Tervuren National Specialty earned her first Open Jumpers leg with a first place in the 20” Open Jumpers w/Weaves class. The following Thursday at the Terv Specialty she got her first Rally Adv. Leg and a 4 th place in the class. At Vacationland shows Khandi finished her Rally Advanced title with a second and a third place in her class. She then earned her second leg in Open Jumpers w/Weaves at the (rainy!) Collie Club trial in Cumberland 6/19.

Kate and Jenny Leeman took "Chip" and his sister "Molly" to the PVKC show Sunday to take part in the Best Brace in Show competition. There were ten braces in the ring, all breeds, and "Chip" and "Molly" actually behaved themselves – after "Chip" learned he had to gait on the right instead of the left. That afternoon "Molly" took first place in the Terrier Group. Two weeks later at the Springfield MA shows "Chip" was Best of Breed all three days and as a special bonus made the cut in a large and competitive Terrier group.

Dina and “Bubba” came in fourth with a score of 90 on Sunday, May 17 in Rally Novice A at Vacationland Dog ClubTrials.

Pam P. and “Cookie” earned her AKC conformation championship, she is now CH. Gothams Cover Story, TT, CGC.

Neil T. and “Clara” has been busy in agility - since March she has accumulated 15 qualifying runs in CL Levels 2 & 3, with 14 clean runs, 8 first places, 2 second places, and 3 third places.

May M. and “Bernie” came in fourth on Saturday, April 11 in Rally Novice A at our trials.

He had a gorgeous run on Sunday,April 12 in Rally Novice A, scoring 97 out of 100 points and

On Saturday, May 2, he finished his Rally Novice A title with a qualifying score at the Acton trial.

Deb and Bob H. at the CPE agility trials in Manchester May 2nd & 3rd, “Zorro” had 3 Level 3 Qs with a 1st in Snooker, a 2nd in Standard, and a 4th in Jumpers. “ Izzy” also had 3 Level 3 Qs with a 1st in Standard, a 3rd in Jackpot, and a 4th in standard. Last but certainly not least, Debi ran “Luna” and did a great job earning Luna a Q with a 1st place in Level 1 Jumpers.

Bob - Manchester Feb Trial CPE : “ Zorro ” finished Level 2 Jackpot with a Q and 1st place. For his CL-2 title and qualified for the CPE Nationals. He also Q'd Level 3 in Colors. “ Izzy” finished her Level 2 Jackpot with a Q and 2nd place, for CL-2 title and qualified for the CPE Nationals. She also Q'd in Colors Level 3 with a 3rd place and Q'd Snooker Level 3. “Luna” q'd in Full house Level 1 with a 2nd place.

Happy Tails March Trial: “ Zorro” Standard Level 3 Q'd in Standards with a 2nd place. Snookers Level 3 a Q and a 2nd place. “ Izzy” Level 3 in Colors q and a second place, Jumpers Level 3 and a Q. “Luna” Level 1 Fullhouse a Q and a 2nd place and Snookers Level 1 a Q and a 3rd place. Deb got her feet wet in the agility ring with “Luna” on Sat. in a standard run. No Q ,No place, but that didn't matter. She did great with “Luna”!!! Then on Sunday she decided to try “Luna” again, this time in a snooker run. It was awesome, they came out with a Q and a 3rd place!!! Way to go Deb!!!

Marcia – “ Hannah” and “ Arrow’s” Accomplishments and Honors March, 2009: After a quiet winter, the Parson Creek Aussies were happy to get back to work! Hannah picked up her first CDX leg at Charles River Dog Training Club. Only 4 Qualifiers out of her class of 26 dogs. Hannah took 3rd place. Arrow has earned 2 Novice Rally legs. One at Collie Club of Maine with a 3rd place. He earned the other leg at Charles River Dog Training Club in MA, also with a 3rd place in his class of 30 dogs.

At ASCNE’S ROM Awards Banquet (Australian Shepherd Club of New England Register of Merit Awards) the guys received the following awards:

“Hannah”: Champion Stockdog – Open Cattle, Champion Stockdog – Advanced Sheep, Agility Champion – Novice Gamblers 16”, Agility Champion – Novice Regular 16”, Agility Champion – Open Jumpers 16”, Performance Champion (for her cumulative scores in Obedience, Agility, and on Stock in 2008.)

Brags from our friends at Saccarappa Obedience Club – Casco Bay Trials April 11th and 12th

Ed McLean and “Lance” placed 3rd in Open and Utility Saturday for a UDX leg.

Pam C. EMAC trial “Frankie” qualified in 6 or 8 runs all with 1st places, finished her Level 3 title.

Deb – “Junior” went to Hartford and got himself a 195.5 in novice despite being “talkative”.

Megan – “ Tavi” Bullmastiff Agility Trial went 1st in open jumpers preferred at EMAC trial 2 Level 3 jackpot legs, 1 Level 3 std ,. leg, and 1 Level 3 snooker. Clean Run cover girl!!!!

“Ildi” is thankfully recovering well from bloat. Khandi finished both novice agility titles AKC, and got legs in Level 2 standard, jackpot, colors, full house and snooker at the EMAC trial.

Marcia – At Bullmastiff Trial “Hannah” and “Arrow”went clean with 5 first place runs including and excellent run for “Hannah”. At the ASCA trial Arrow earned 6 qualifying legs earning 3 titles and “Hannah” had 4 Qs including an elite run. “Hannah” is the #1 Aussie in AKC started cattle and the #1 Aussie in intermediate ducks. “Arrow” is the #2 dog in started ducks. “Hannah” is going to the ASCA national finals on sheep!!!!!!

Brags fror 2005 and 2006

10/30/96 - 9/30/06 - Ch. Torringford's Flying Fortress, TT, CGC, TDIA-OV "Leo", Loved and missed by Kate and Frank Bedell and great-nephew "Chip"

"Timber", owned by Marcia Welch, earned a Rally Advanced leg at the Charles River Dog Training Club's Trials in MA in March with a 1st Place. He finished his Rally Advanced Title at Casco Bay Dog Training Club's Trials in April with a 2nd Place.

"Hannah", owned by Marcia Welch, finished her Rally Advanced Title at Charles River Dog Training Club's Trials in MA in March with a 4th Place. She earned her first Rally Excellent leg with a 1st Place at Casco Bay Dog Training Club's Trials in April . "Hannah" also finished her CD at Casco Bay Dog Training Club's Trials.

"Taffy" went Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Worcester Country Club Kennel Club on Dec, 9,that finished her

Championship. She started in RI for her first major in April, then her second major at Cape Cord going Best of Breed over

some of the top male Pointers in America. Her singles points were different places. She went Best Puppy in Sweepstake at the

Pointer Associates of New England in July, and has two Group 1st and a Second in Best Puppy in the Sporting Group.

Casco Bay Dog Training Club
Classes are held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Bath at the Donald Small/Bath Recreation Deptartment Bath, Maine
Tel: 615-WOOF (9663)