Sunday A.M. - Quick Note!

Yesterday True earned his 3rd (out of 4) set of qualifying scores towards his title of AKC Junior Hunter. I am very proud of my True puppy and who knows, maybe today will be the day he finishes! If so, he will be our 4th titled AKC Junior Hunter which John and I have bred ourselves (Jack, Roxie, Bailey are all JHs already. Nash needs 1 more set of qualifying scores. Buddy and Piper each need 3 sets.) I'm not exactly sure what True's scores were but I did hear there were 10's involved. Bullet was tested yesterday and John really was happy with him. His scores did not qualify him but that is the beauty of the tests; there is no winning or losing involved, your hunting dog is scored against a written standard. True had a good run in the Open Derby stake but did not place. From most of the reports I have heard everyone had a really good time at the field events and the happy hour at the clubhouse. Although I have yet to see a complete listing of official results from Saturday, congratulations are in order for all those who placed, qualified, and/or won in their respective test or trial. It was neat to hear Marilyn and Roger in the background the first time John called home ! John invited them to walk the course while True was being tested and they had a good time. (Their family, among several others are looking forward to the arrival of Scooby and Molly's pups, due @ the end of next week.) Speaking of Bullet, he has been a perfect house guest here this week but I do know Julie has really missed him and he has missed her. She is ringside at a flyball tournament this weekend while Sassy's flyball team races. Anyhow! I am glad that John is happy with what he saw in True and Bullet yesterday in the field. I can't wait until they are all home again though! ATB is not the same today but usually I am the one heading out for a weekend. The difference is when I return usually John has done something amazingly special in my absence. About the best I can offer upon his return are open arms, a pot of home baked beans, sparkling clean windows, and very happy dogs! Oh... especially Rose who enjoyed quite the romp outside of the fence, down through the woods and back again, across our neighbors side field, and finally walking through the front gate.

Take care and God Bless you and as always, thanks for your ongoing interest in ATB!

John, Ann, and our canine crew