ATB: Thistles GCH Major Win Photo

Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Dog Show - January 5, 2013

3 Point Grand Champion Major Win for Thistle

 

CH J & A's Sisters of the Heart - "THISTLE"

Sire: GCH Tonan-Hopes RU Kiddin Me - "CHEVY"

Dam: CH J & A's Heartfelt Legend of Acton - "PIPPIN"

DOB: 5/10/11

Breeders: John A. & Ann H. Short Owners: Julie M. Harris & Ann H. Short

Handler: Julie M. Harris

 

The very first time out as a special in the breed ring, Thistle once again exceeded our greatest expectations by going Best Opposite Sex and winning a 3 Point Grand Champion Major!  With Thistle you never know if she's going to revert to her infamous kangaroo hop or take on the ring like she knows she owns it but she kept this judge's attention the whole time for her debut as an AKC show champion. The following day Thistle once again went BOS for two more points towards her grand champion title. That's the day brother and litter mate Hemi won, not only his first major but the first one I'd ever handled a dog too.  What a weekend it was. This brother and sister team continually amaze us all as we continue to have the time of our life with them!  I am proud of and pleased with all of our crew, they never disappoint me and always bring so much joy and happiness and these two especially so. Julie says that Thistle is going to be the first grand champion for J&A's Brittanys.  Considering that she and Jim said Bullet was going to be the first J&A's Brittanys show champion and the fact that he was - I'm looking forward to the rest of the journey wherever God leads us.  Bullet started this run on finishing in the ring, and within a very short amount of time we had 3 finished champions, with several others knocking on that door.  And the next generations are following close behind.  I am beginning to like this and am very grateful and appreciative for those with our dogs who give them opportunities to shine in various venues!  Lest certain promoters of our program fear, let me say that I wouldn't be persuing any of this though unless each and every one of them proved to me that they are first and foremost a bird dog. We would not even considering breeding any dog that had not proven to us that it could hunt first. I hope that puts a smile on a lot of faces out there reading this because afterall, here at ATB it is always all for the love of the dog, both given and received. But you knew that I'm sure!

Take care and God bless you always - John and Ann, and All Things Brittany