ATB: More Braggin' Rights

BRAGGIN' RIGHTS !!

(See previous hunt test results)

 

Holly Beth:  New NAVHDA Natural Ability title !

J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton, NA 110, Prize 1

Sire: CH J&A's Magnificent Obsession of Acton JH

Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton JH

Breeders/Owners/Handlers: John & Ann Short



Congratulations to John and Holly Beth. They traveled to New York

for the Southern Adirondack NAVHDA Chapter test.  She was

a total rock star!  Prize 1, NA 110 Photo Credit: Kira Lajeunesse, 9/20/14

This is Holly during the water test. She had to demonstrate a willingness

and a desire to swim.  I think she nailed it! Southern Adirondack NAVHDA Chapter

 Photo Credit: Kira Lajeunesse, 9/20/14

BOLTIE: NEW AKC JUNIOR HUNTER !!



J&A's Double Barrel Bliss JH

Sire: CH J&A's High Caliber Harris Special SH

Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton JH

Breeders: John & Ann Short

Owner/Handler: Dan Kinson

Congratulations to Bolt, Dan, and family upon the completion of Bolties
new AKC Junior Hunter title. We're so proud of you. We thank you too!
Northern New England Brittany Club: 9/20/14
 

ROCKY: NEW AKC JUNIOR HUNTER 

Sire: J&A's Apple Jack of Acton JH

Dam:  Merry Meetings' Brandy JH

Breeders: Walter & Christine Longley

Owner/Handler: Parker Chase

Nice job Parker & Rocky! Although we are not your breeders Rocky you
are every bit a part of the ATB family and you made us proud1
Northern New England Brittany Club Hunt Test 9/21/14
 

 

JACK: JUNIOR HUNT TEST QUALIFIER

J&A's Jack Be Nimble

Sire: CH J&A's High Caliber Harris Special SH

Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton JH

Breeders: John & Ann Short

Owner/Handler: Dan Woodman

Congratulations to Jack,  Dan & Joan! Halfway there! I loved the surprise of

looking at bracesheets before the test and seeing Jack was testing as well

as Rocky and Bolt.  Northern New England Brittany Club Hunt Test 9/21/14

 

ZUKO: JUNIOR HUNT TEST QUALIFIER

J&A's Blue Lightening Bolt

Sire: CH J&A's High Caliber Harris Special SH

Dam: GCH CH J&A's Sisters of the Heart JH

Breeders: Julie Harris / Ann Short

Handler: Maryann Day

Owners: Maryann Day, Alana Day, Ann Short

John and I are so proud of our daughter and her puppy, Zuko! Turning 6 months old
just 3 days before the hunt test this birdy little puppy dog and Maryann earned
their first qualifying score towards an AKC Junior Hunter title!  His scores
were really quite extraordinary for such a baby - 9-9-9-9 (10 is highest!)
Northern New England Brittany Club Hunt Test 9/21/14

 

HOLLY: JUNIOR HUNT TEST QUALIFIER 

J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton, NA 110, Prize 1

Sire: CH J&A's Magnificent Obsession of Acton JH

Dam: J&A's Dreams Come True of Acton JH

Breeders/Owners/Handlers: John & Ann Short

 

Congratulations to John and Holly who, upon their return from her

Natural Ability test and prize in New York, received her first

qualifying score towards her AKC Junior Hunter title! Holly, who

just turned 9 months old, earned scores of 10 - 10 - 10 - 8 !!!

 Northern New England Brittany Club Hunt Test 9/21/14

 

DORY & CHARLIE: FUTURE  JUNIOR HUNTERS

 

 

Last but not least I was so happy that the father/daughter team of Paul & Christine

showed up at the hunt test with their puppies "Dory" & "Charlie".  I also got to meet

"Gus" again. The pups are sisters to Zuko (Bullet x Thistle) and will be back to test for

 their JH title in the future.  They will also test for their NAVHDA Natural Ability title.

 

 

For me personally, to see these achievements and successes in the field is for me to remain confident in our hopes, plans, and dreams for the J&A's Brittany breeding program.  As time goes on the responsibility to continue to remain true to our original purpose becomes even more significant. The future continues to look bright for us as our daughter and family take an interest in what mom and dad are doing, and as the love of their new puppy dog, both given and received takes on a deeper meaning for us all.  NAVHDA is new to us, but not to several of the ATB family. I think it is going to be the bend or perhaps even the fork in the road that we take to continue to prove our Brittany dogs have strong natural and versatile hunting ability.  We are breeding less now because we're pleased with where we are and know where we want to focus. We are also pleased with the wonderful hunting families who are willing to wait with us. We enjoy the joy of their journey and will be right there to put their new pup into their arms for the first time - and when possible, we'll be right there when it's time for that pup to cross to the rainbow bridge. 

 

Now that these events have come to an end my focus will remain exclusively upon Miss Pippin.  She is almost 7 weeks pregnant. Daily her tummy seems to expand just before my eyes.  Her demands for belly rubs are constant but it is easy to oblige.  I will take her for short runs down to the bird field to be sure her muscles remain strong for approaching labor. Our puppy people can get a closer idea of where she is in her pregnancy by following along in the Monks of New Skete book, "Art of Raising a Puppy" (required reading pre puppy!).  The puppy cave has yet to be fully prepared but that will happen soon. And that's something I so look forward to. 

 

The pups of the 'Desires of the Heart' litter have some very special homes awaiting them.  New families to become part of ATB.  Aunt Julie is devotedly spending time crocheting puppy blankets for each pup that is yet to come.  Wilsons owners are as excited as we are about these puppies! My recover from total knee replacement continues.  On the days of greatest mobility and energy you will find me pushing the envelope to be a participant in my own life.  Other times I will still be listening to what my body is saying about icing my knee, elevating my leg and resting. Maine bird hunting season begins in just 1 week. And that feels like Christmas to our entire canine crew.

 

It's been quite a month here.  All good and all wonderful.  And for me, all things bed time. I'm not sure how much sense the last paragraphs are going to make. I'll check tomorrow.  In the meantime as always God bless you and yours.  Thanks for your interest in what we do and especially for being on puppy watch with us again. John, Ann, and All things Brittany.  Happy Fall!  Puppies cometh.