ATB Photos: 5 Shout Outs !



1. New AKC Junior Hunter - "THISTLE"

CH J&A's Sisters of the Heart JH
Breeders: John and Ann Short / Owners: Julie Harris and Ann Short
Sire: GCH Tonan - Hopes RU Kiddin' Me "Chevy"
Dam: CH J&A's Heartfelt Legend of Acton "Pippin"
DOB: 5.10.11
Thistle is our 12th AKC Junior Hunter from our breeding program. With Julie handling her, Thistle finished her title after just 4 hunt tests, earning her first two qualifying scores at just 11 months old.  One year later she earned her second set. Way to go Julie & Thistle!!!

2. Wilson follows in his fathers footsteps!

L: CH J&A's High Caliber Harris Special JH "Bullet"
Breeders: John and Ann Short / Owners: James & Julie Harris
Sire: J&A's Apple Jack of Acton JH "Jack"
Dam: KJ Requet's Bouncin' Crysta "Chrissy"
BULLET earned his 3rd leg towards his AKC Senior Hunter Title with Julie handling!!

R: J&A's Quiet Courage "Wilson"
Breeders: John and Ann Short  Owners: Peter Sipperly / Kira Lajeunesse
Sire: CH J&A's High Caliber Harris Special JH "Bullet"
Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton "Treasure"
Wilson's first time out at a hunt test and he received his first two legs towards his AKC Junior Hunter Title with Kira handling!!
Nice job ladies!



3. Team Superior Does It Again!

L: J&A's Superior Jersie Girl JH J & A's Superior Jersie Girl NA 91 Prize III "Jersie"
Breeders: John and Ann Short / Owners: James & Lori Turner
Sire: J&A's Apple Jack of Acton JH "Jack"
Dam: KJ's Ramblin' Molly Rose "Molly"

R: J&A's Superior Brandi JH NA 108 Prize I "Brandi"
Breeders: John and Ann Short    Owners:  Owners: James & Lori Turner
Sire: CH Gibson JH
Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton "Treasure"
The girls of Superior Brittanys from Terryville, CT each earned qualifying scores towards their AKC Junior Hunter Advanced title!! Way to go Team Superior!
 


4. FRIENDS

One of the best things about enjoying all these events with our dogs are the friendships that are formed along the way. Whenever a dog event brings us together it's always a lot of fun because of the mutual love of God, and the mutual love of dogs, both given and received. 
L-R Pam, Julie, Ann, Kira

 

5. TALKING 'BOUT MY GUY - Just Sayin'!

Last but not least.... You'd never know it but for the most part John and I really enjoy planning for and working together on dog related events. Regardless of whether it is a funday, an annual meeting, the dog show, etc. most of my responsibilities are administrative in nature, ongoing and done at home.  We work for months together behind the scenes before doing whatever is needed for the clubs we are involved with. When it's time for the actual event John's work is always very physically demanding and labor intensive. In fact I have never known a harder working man in my life.   Sometimes we find time to quickly touch base with each other, even if just for a quick hug, kiss on the cheek, or encouraging smile.  Consequently, because we are usually very busy with our respective duties  we are rarely ever photographed together but most often with other people! Here he is on the second morning of the hunt tests working to keep things running smoothly, communicating with the judges and the marshals while others look on. The handlers are waiting for the official word to release their two dogs, who were testing at the AKC Senior Hunter level. (Julie and Bullet are pictured.)  One thing I most admire about John is his ability to not only suggest and plan things out, but to follow through on each and every detail, bringing it to completion. He's a good leader, manager, a true friend to his friends and a person with admirable skills and values. I love him for a whole bunch of reasons but most of all for being my one in a million, once in a lifetime, totally awesome guy!