The 2008 Trial Season Begins

Steve Jacobs' "Ruby"

Lisa Jacobs' "Molly"


When Chex's puppies were born I did not keep up with the blog for lack of time. But with the 2008 trial season upon us, here is what has been happening recently.

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NEWS FROM FLORIDA

Steve Jacobs and his Aussie Ruby made their debut in December winning their novice JWW class and taking second in Novice standard. Then at the Daytona trials won their Novice FAST class both days!

Lisa Jacobs and her Aussie Molly finished their MXJ before leaving for Florida and while enjoying the warm weather down there finished their MX and OF titles. Following that, at the Daytona trials Molly Triple Q'd both days, winning her FAST class, getting a 3rd in Jumpers and 4th in Standard.

Noel Walter and his young Viszla Sam made their agility debut at the New Year's trials and finished their Novice Agility title. Some time after that Noel fell down a flight of stairs and was temporarily paralyzed. He is able to walk again and is back in New York awaiting surgery. Please keep Noel in your thoughts and prayers.

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NADAC News 2/16-17

At a NADAC trial in Delaware Team Monty (Chris Zincone and his 9-year-old Corgi Monty) Q'ed in 9 out of 12 events with 7 1st place Qs and two 2nd place Qs, including 2 of those elusive Elite Jumpers Qs! Monty also finished his Elite Weavers title :o)

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DCKC - Aston, PA 2/29 - 3/2

The first trial of the season was a cold one, even though it was indoors. There were lots of great runs - some with Qs and some without. The news that I have gotten so far is:

Sue Levine and her Golden Retriever Gabe finished their AJP.

Joanne Hass and her English Springer Spaniel Timely went 6/6 over the weekend!

Lise Pratt and her Golden Goose qualified in Exc B standard on Friday.

Karen Lechner and her Labrador Retriever Grady won their Open Standard class on Saturday.

Michelle Foster and her Golden Cody debuted this weekend. On Friday they won their Novice JWW class and got a 2nd in Novice Standard; on Saturday won their Novice Standard class and qualified in JWW, on Sunday they won their Novice Standard class, finishing their NA!

Sandy Washburn and her Golden Trader got their first QQ, which was also their 2nd MXJ leg and 3rd MX leg.