Recent News...
2010
JUNE 27th> Kylee and TJ did the first show of
the year. It was an AKC Sanctioned B Match. TJ took Best
Puppy In Breed & Group. Kylee took Best of Breed and Group 3.
JUNE 7th - 14th> We delivered our puppies to their new
homes. "Dora" went near Chicago, IL. And "Crickett" went
to her new home near Sacramento, California. We do not like to
ship our puppies unattended (via planes), so we made a road trip
instead. We also got to see "Sally" a puppy
from the Traverse x Belle litter in 2003 (and lives in Southern
California), who we hadn't seen since she was almost three months
old when she flew home with her new owner 'in cabin'.
FEBRUARY 19th> Sadly, we did lose one puppy, "Lil Boo".
He was a fighter and we did everything we could to save him, but
decided it was best to not let him suffer anymore.
FEBRUARY 1st> Kylee had a puppy born naturally ("Dora") but
did need an emergency C-section to deliver the remaining 5 puppies
(two other females, two other males).
2009
DECEMBER 31st> Kylee was named the #8 Shetland
Sheepdog for the United Kennel Club in 2009.
This means we will be invited to the UKC Premier ("nationals") in
July in Indiana.
NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 5 & DECEMBER 6th> Kylee
was bred (naturally) to CH Belaire's What You Leave Behind "Breckon".
We are super excited about this litter and can not wait to see what
results for us. Breckon is from a very nice line (which also
includes VCX and other performance titled dogs) :)
NOVEMBER 7th & 8th> Kylee was entered in her
first AKC show this weekend. She earned "Reserve Winners
Bitch" both days. Not bad for a first timer! :)
OCTOBER 11th> Kylee took the "Champion" class
under judge Beth Snedegar to finish her Grand Championship title.
Beth also placed Kylee as Best of Breed, Group 1, and RESERVE
BEST IN SHOW! Thank you, Beth! It
was a year ago, at this show, that Ky finished her U-CH under Beth
as well :)
SEPTEMBER 5th> Kylee was handled by our good friend, Pat
Gustafson, while my husband and I were on vacation. She took
the Championship class, Best of Breed, and a Group 2 under judge
June Pasko. Thanks Pat!
AUGUST 9th> Kylee took the "Champion" class in a
LARGE class of very nice dogs, "Best of Breed", and Group placements
in two shows this day. Under judge Marian Campbell, she earned
a Group 1 and went on to enter the Best in Show ring! And
under J Ray Johnson, a Group 2.
AUGUST 1st> Kylee's half sister "Amy" (AKC/CAN/UKC
CH Trelynn's Something About Amy) finished her AKC Championship in
Marshall, MI at the Jaxon Kennel Club! What a great
accomplishment for a breeder/owner/handler -- that is our
inspiration!
JUNE 25th & 26th> Kylee brought home 4 "Champion of
Champions", 3 "Best of Breeds" and 3 Group placements (one Group 2
and two Group 3).
MAY 9th> Kylee brought home "Champion of
Champions", "Best of Breed", and a Group 2 under judge Jack Wynne.
APRIL 5th> Kylee brought home 2 "Champion of
Champions" and 2 "Best of Breed" rosettes from a UKC show in
Whitmore Lake, MI. Judges were Marilynn O'Neill & Mary King.
This also added some Top Ten points to her total.
MARCH 27th> Our new Sympa Shelties Blog has gone live:
http://www.SympaShelties.blogspot.com
MARCH 14th & 15th> Kylee was entered in the
Michigan Classic UKC show. Under judge June Pasko, Kylee
earned Best of Breed on the 13th over some tough competition.
We are very proud of our girl! This was her first win towards
her Grand Championship title, and her first points towards the Top
Ten. The other three shows, Ky won her Championship Class.
FEBRUARY 21st & 22nd> Kylee was entered in her
first show of the year. She took her Championship class three
times, Reserve Champion once, and Best of Breed once under judge
Debra Beean.
2008
OCTOBER 19th > Kylee earned her AKC Canine Good
Citizen award.
OCTOBER 11th > Kylee finished her UKC Championship
taking Winners Bitch twice in a row under judges Beth Snedgar and
Kathy Lorentzen. In total, Ky has earned 4 competition wins and 265
points.
SEPTEMBER 21st > Kylee earned WB, BOW, BOB, G3
under judge J. Ray Johnson, and in show 2 she earned WB under judge
Cherish DeWitt.
SEPTEMBER 20th > Kylee earned WB for both shows
under judges Maude Tank and Beth Snedgar.
JUNE 29th > Kylee started her show career with a
bang under judge J. Ray Johnson, she took WB (BOB) and G3.
JUNE 28th > Tigger earned another NADAC Tunnelers
leg.
FEBRUARY 24th > Kylee is a new addition to our home
from her breeder, Debbie Tresnak of Trelynn Shelties.
JANUARY 19th > Belle earned some CPE legs, for
level 3 Jumpers, Wildcard, and Jackpot
2007
DECEMBER 28th > Kylee is born.
NOVEMBER 18th > Belle earned her final legs for
level two: Jackpot, Wildcard, & Jumpers. Part of these wins
officially earned her the CL2-F title.
OCTOBER 14th > Tigger earned his NJS (Novice
Jumpers in NADAC) title, he also earned a leg in their Tunnelers
class as well. Belle earned her Jumpers 4th out of 6 leg, and
Tunnelers 5th out of 6 leg - these are for the NADAC's Outstanding
title.
OCTOBER 7th > Belle earned, for level two, her 2nd
leg of 2 in CPE's Full House and 1st leg of 2 in Wildcard.
AUGUST 26th > Tigger earned his second Jumpers leg
in NADAC.
AUGUST 25th > Tigger earns his first agility legs
ever - one in Jumpers and the other in Touch N Go for NADAC classes.
AUGUST 11th > Belle earned her first legs in level
two of CPE's Full House and Jackpot.
JUNE 30th > Tigger has his first sheep herding
lesson with Kelly Malone and did very well. This was his second
time on sheep.
APRIL 15th > Belle earned her NAC NADAC title,
which is similar to AKC's Standard title.
APRIL 14th > Belle earned her 4th out of 6
Tunnelers leg.