My last post highlighted the Central Maine Brittany Club hunt test back in April and we have been very busy since that time for sure. John is at the field several days a week now where he meets friends who have a J&A Brittany as well as other friends with bird dogs. He rotates who gets to ride in the dog truck, run, and have some bird work. I have gone with him a few times.
I was blessed and surprised with an invitation accompanied by a plane ticket to spend Mother's Day in North Carolina with my son and his family for a few days! It was the best of times as I enjoyed every moment with them all, especially my two great grandbabies. They have all been so greatly missed but I could clearly see how very happy they are in their new home.
The CMBC field trial came and went, there have been other trials and tests that John has run dogs in as well as been a judge. Our crew has been well represented and they have remained in the ribbons. Holly Beth truly has been the bridesmaid this year, winning 2nd place in Open Gun Dog with a decent number of entries. I have to say personally, I see a huge change in her drive since being spayed. But that's okay. As I've said before John promised her 'no more leaky girl parts!"
My focus has been on showing this spring. Revere has experienced such a variety of success in whatever venue or sport he participates in since he was just a puppy. His return to the ring was quite impressive considering there was a 19 month gap between shows due to my injury and to the 'rona shutdowns.
Looking back, when he was just 6 months old Revere completed several training classes at Inspire K9 in Center Barnstead, NH with owner/trainer Megan Arey. Completion of Basic Manners Level I and Level II, Canine Good Citizen classes, Trick Dog classes served to prepare him for his first two AKC titles - CGC and TKN. He earned his AKC Junior Hunter title as well as his NAVHDA Natural Ability title. Additionally Revere has attended drop in breed handling classes on a regular basis. Initially I was handling him in these classes which started when he was about 9 months old. At 11 months old I handled him to a Best in Sweepstakes. Just a couple of weeks later at his next show I handled him to a 3 point major, one week after his first birthday. (I have to say it was so much fun to be showing together with my granddaughter who was handling Revere's mother Toph and put a major on her that summer too. She's a gifted, natural handler! I miss those times with her but her interests have changed and understandably so as she competes and trains in both Judo and Karate which keep her very busy.)
Revere ran as a derby dog in the CMBC field trial and earned his puppy points with a 1st place win in both both Derby and Puppy stakes. Officially 'dual pointed' and hopefully we can try him in adult gundog stakes.
As things began to open back up Revere once again attended breed handling classes, at first with Alana handling him. When her schedule prevented her from attending the classes Megan offered to work with Revere. He adores her and she totally understands him.
Following the 19 month gap in showing Revere we entered the New England Sporting Group Association double header in June. Team Revere with Megan handling earned back to back majors that day, giving him a total of 3 majors! Woot! Woot! A couple of weeks later at the CMBC Specialty he won Open Dog and went Reserve Winners. Still knocking on the door.
Revere will continue to be selectively shown as we work with Megan to finish his AKC Championship title. Stay tuned!
As in all things, I will always give God the glory for personal accomplishments especially those
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