ERNHEIM B - American Kennel Club

BERNHEIM ARBORETUM & RESEARCH FOREST

2499 CLERMONT ROAD CLERMONT, KY 40110

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alan Kalter, Chairman Dr. William R. Newman, Vice Chairman

Class of 2014 Dr. J. Charles Garvin

Dr. William R. Newman Patricia Scully

Class of 2015 Robert A. Amen

Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Steven D. Gladstone, Esq.

Class of 2016 Patricia M. Cruz

William J. Feeney Thomas S. Powers, Esq.

Class of 2017 Lee Arnold

Carl C. Ashby, III Alan Kalter

Harvey M. Wooding Dennis B. Sprung, Ex Officio

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Dennis B. Sprung

President Chief Executive Officer

Daryl Hendricks Chief Operating Officer

James P. Crowley Executive Secretary

Peter W. Farnsworth Chief Financial Officer

VICE PRESIDENTS Gina DiNardo

Assistant Executive Secretary

Mark Dunn Registration & Customer

Development

Doug Ljungren Companion & Performance

Events

Connie Pearcy Chief Information Officer

Margaret H. Poindexter Compliance Division &

General Counsel

Daphna Straus Business Development

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS William Adams

Computer Operations

Amy Chou Growth Strategy

Keith Frazier Audit & Control

Mari-Beth O’Neill Sport Services

Christopher Walker Social Media Outreach/Communications

2013 AKC NATIONAL TRACKING INVITATIONAL

TEST SECRETARY LISA M. STRICKLAND

8051 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 100, RALEIGH, NC 27617 [email protected]

TEST COMMITTEE TEST CHAIR

PAMELA MANATON TEST CO-CHAIR DIANE SCHULTZ

8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617

EVENT COMMITTEE DOUG LJUNGREN

Vice President Performance & Companion Events

PAMELA MANATON Director of Obedience, Rally &

Tracking

DIANE SCHULTZ LISA STRICKLAND Sr. Exec. Field Representative Project Administrator

VETERINARY SERVICE JEFFERSON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

24-HOUR EMERGENCY TRAUMA CENTER 4504 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219

502-966-4104

The American Kennel Club, its staff, or its affiliates will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited or the possessions of any exhibitor, whether the result of accident or any other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this test is in the care and custody and control of its owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the test premises.

INVITATIONAL JUDGES RAY DESMARAIS 320 Hemlock Lane

Barrington, NH 03825-5045

SALLY ELKINS 25440 Beckendorff Road Katy, TX 77493-6519

JOSEPH HAMZY 5 Balfour Court

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-7021

BETTY WINTHERS 14722 Cascadian Way

Lynnwood, WA 98087-2130

TEST CHIEF TRACKLAYERS

TERRY MCGAULEY TONY GINTER

TEST TRACKLAYERS

GINNY CONWAY KARLA CURTIS MARY GINTER CURT CURTIS LINDA HURST JIM ROBERTSON

MARGE SCHULTZ FRAN SMITH CHERYL TISDALE TIM TYREE

JANE CRAIG, ALTERNATE

TEST DRIVERS

MIKE LANDRUM MORGANA LANDRUM PATRICK LANDRUM ROBERT LANDRUM

RALPH SNEVE

HOSPITALITY

PAULA SPECTOR AKC DIRECTOR

TRAVEL & CONFERENCE

BACK HOME CATERING 70 Madden Drive

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-737-9973

www.backhomecatering.com

ROSETTES, AWARDS & PRIZES

All participating dogs will receive:

Certificate of Participation Red, White & Blue Rosette

Commemorative Plaque

2013 AKC NATIONAL TRACKING INVITATIONAL

TEST SECRETARY LISA M. STRICKLAND

8051 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 100, RALEIGH, NC 27617 [email protected]

TEST COMMITTEE TEST CHAIR

PAMELA MANATON TEST CO-CHAIR DIANE SCHULTZ

EVENT COMMITTEE DOUG LJUNGREN

Vice President Performance & Companion Events

PAMELA MANATON Director of Obedience, Rally &

Tracking

DIANE SCHULTZ LISA STRICKLAND Sr. Exec. Field Representative Project Administrator

VETERINARY SERVICE JEFFERSON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

24-HOUR EMERGENCY TRAUMA CENTER 4504 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219

502-966-4104

The American Kennel Club, its staff, or its affiliates will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog exhibited or the possessions of any exhibitor, whether the result of accident or any other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this test is in the care and custody and control of its owner or handler during the entire time the dog is on the test premises.

INVITATIONAL JUDGES RAY DESMARAIS 320 Hemlock Lane

Barrington, NH 03825-5045

SALLY ELKINS 25440 Beckendorff Road Katy, TX 77493-6519

JOSEPH HAMZY 5 Balfour Court

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-7021

BETTY WINTHERS 14722 Cascadian Way

Lynnwood, WA 98087-2130

TEST CHIEF TRACKLAYERS

TERRY MCGAULEY TONY GINTER

TEST TRACKLAYERS

CURT CURTIS GINNY CONWAY LINDA HURST KARLA CURTIS

MARGE SCHULTZ MARY GINTER CHERYL TISDALE JIM ROBERTSON

TIM TYREE FRAN SMITH ALTERNATES JANE CRAIG

MICHELE RILEY GRETCHEN STEPHENSON

TEST DRIVERS

MIKE LANDRUM MORGANA LANDRUM PATRICK LANDRUM ROBERT LANDRUM

RALPH SNEVE

HOSPITALITY

PAULA SPECTOR AKC DIRECTOR

TRAVEL & CONFERENCE

BACK HOME CATERING 70 Madden Drive

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-737-9973

www.backhomecatering.com

ROSETTES, AWARDS & PRIZES

All participating dogs will receive:

Certificate of Participation Red, White & Blue Rosette

Commemorative Plaque

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AKC NATIONAL TRACKING INVITATIONAL JUDGE

RAY DESMARAIS

I was born and raised in New Hampshire, spent a few years in the Air Force, college in Florida and New Hampshire before settling down in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. I own my own environmental consulting firm specializing in occupational exposure and safety in the work place and home.

My wife Alison and I have been fortunate to own some truly wonderful and talented dogs who have earned championships in conformation, obedience, tracking and agility. Breeding under the kennel name Mirsol (“looking at the sun”) for more than 20 years, our primary focus is producing versatile and long-lived dogs that meet the standard for the golden retriever, recognizing that a structurally sound dog is important to any aspect of competition. We have earned more than 20 tracking titles including four Champion Trackers, two who were also breed Champions and the first VCCH breed Champion of any breed.

If I am not judging a tracking event you may see me at the draw as an exhibitor, or at the start line at an agility trial or triathlon.

Other interests when not playing with dogs are swimming, running and woodworking.

Welcome to beautiful Beyou for bein

The AKC is pdemonstrateto showcasinthis event wskills of our

With a sensefirst line of dto find lost phas a dog’s than in todamilitary and and its handperson. We of tracking i

We wish th2013 Invitachallenging,has gatheretalented dogassistance oKentucky Kepreparing fo

Thanks also this weekenProject CoorPerformancethat participexperience. Sincerely,

Pamela Man

the Sixth AKC Naernheim Arboretumng here to celebra

pleased to invite e their remarkableng many dedicate

will also offer speccanines.

e of smell 100,00defense in bomb people and animainnate ability to f

ay’s world where crescue operation

dler often make thare proud to exhs an important fo

he best of luck tational and hope and filled with p

ed this weekend tg and handler teaof our local AKCennel Club. Their or this event.

to the AKC staff d, including Sr. Erdinator/Trial Sece Events, Doug Ljpants, judges, speEnjoy the 2013 A

ational Tracking Im & Research Foate with us!

the top tracking ce instincts in this ed and talented dctators a fascinati

00 times stronger detection, recove

als, drugs and evefollow a scent seecanine scenting ans. The unique tahe difference betw

hibit and celebrateoundation for thes

o the ten Chame that your nexpasses. Thank yoto celebrate the sams in the dog w

C clubs, Greater continued suppo

members whom Executive Field Recretary Lisa Strickjungren. I know tectators, and voluAKC National Trac

Invitational, held rest in Clermont,

canines in the couunique competit

dog and owner traing look at the un

than humans, doery of victims fromen to detect diseaemed more criticaability is increasinlents of a highly tween life and deae their invaluable se skills.

pion Trackers paxt two days wi

ou to the trackingsport and enjoy s

world. We especiaLouisville Trainin

ort and help has b

have spent montepresentative Diakland and our VP othat their dedicatunteers alike havecking Invitational

once again at theKentucky. Thank

untry to ion. In addition acking teams, nique scenting

ogs are often them disaster, used ase. Never beforeal or relevant gly being used intrained canine ath for a missing skills. The sport

articipating in theill be rewardingg community whosome of the mosally appreciate theng Club and Midbeen invaluable in

ths preparing for ne Schultz, of Companion & tion will ensure e a memorable !

e g, o st e -n

RAY DESMARAIS

I was born and raised in New Hampshire, spent a few years in the Air Force, college in Florida and New Hampshire before settling down in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. I own my own environmental consulting firm specializing in occupational exposure and safety in the work place and home.

My wife Alison and I have been fortunate to own some truly wonderful and talented dogs who have earned championships in conformation, obedience, tracking and agility. Breeding under the kennel name Mirsol (“looking at the sun”) for more than 20 years, our primary focus is producing versatile and long-lived dogs that meet the standard for the golden retriever, recognizing that a structurally sound dog is important to any aspect of competition. We have earned more than 20 tracking titles including four Champion Trackers, two who were also breed Champions and the first VCCH breed Champion of any breed.

If I am not judging a tracking event you may see me at the draw as an exhibitor, or at the start line at an agility trial or triathlon.

Other interests when not playing with dogs are swimming, running and woodworking.

SALLY ELKINS

Sally began exhibiting her own Bassets in conformation using the kennel name Schooze over 40 years ago. A big red and white male named Pee Wee who wanted to do things his own way, led her to obedience classes. A Doberman, a Poodle and her Basset worked their way through novice and open titles. The Doberman and Poodle passed her and Pee Wee up flying through Utility. At that time, Tracking Rules were the next chapter in the AKC Obedience Rules book. None of the handlers or instructors in Houston, Texas had ever taught tracking and could not really tell us where to start. Books, trial and error and having a hound that loved to eat opened the doors to a sport that Sally has promoted throughout the Southwest.

Sally has bred and campaigned Bassets, English Cockers, and Pomeranians in Conformation, Obedience and Rally events, Sally has with the help of her canine companions earned 21 T's and 5 TDX's . Currently she and her English Cocker Mandy are training for TDX and VST.

Sally is Past President of two All-Breed Clubs. San Jacinta Kennel Club and Cypress Creek Kennel Club of Texas. The Basset Hound Club of Greater Houston and is a life member of Southwest Tracking Association.

Sally retired after 34 years of working with middle school children as a Counselor Coordinator at the Houston Ind. School District. She has two children, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. While her own children never shared her love for tracking, her grandchildren have always been willing track layers and cross-track layers. Her great granddaughter is eager to have another birthday so that she can compete as a junior handler.

JOSEPH HAMZY

Joe and his wife Mary Ann have owned Flat-Coated Retrievers since 1981. The energy that their second dog, Kelsey, brought with her needed something besides ‘pet’ training. So they started training for AKC Performance Events. They started with hunt tests and then entered their first conformation show. They learned about tracking there and continued to obedience and agility. Joe and Mary Ann became hunt test judges and Joe became a tracking judge in 1996.

Joe and Mary Ann have shown several of their dogs to breed championships. In 2000 Rick, CH CT MACH Wingmaster Forever Paris SH MXS MJG WCX became the first Flat-Coat Champion Tracker and subsequently Ilsa in 2007 and now Time in 2013. Kid and Blue both have VSTs.

Joe is a retired architect and now has plenty of time to train. Florida weather allows training all venues year-round so that means a lot of time with the dogs. Utility training is even included – a first.

Joe served on the 2004 AKC Tracking Advisory Committee and is now honored to be a judge at the 2013 AKC National Tracking Invitational.

SALLY ELKINS

Sally began exhibiting her own Bassets in conformation using the kennel name Schooze over 40 years ago. A big red and white male named Pee Wee who wanted to do things his own way, led her to obedience classes. A Doberman, a Poodle and her Basset worked their way through novice and open titles. The Doberman and Poodle passed her and Pee Wee up flying through Utility. At that time, Tracking Rules were the next chapter in the AKC Obedience Rules book. None of the handlers or instructors in Houston, Texas had ever taught tracking and could not really tell us where to start. Books, trial and error and having a hound that loved to eat opened the doors to a sport that Sally has promoted throughout the Southwest.

Sally has bred and campaigned Bassets, English Cockers, and Pomeranians in Conformation, Obedience and Rally events, Sally has with the help of her canine companions earned 21 T's and 5 TDX's . Currently she and her English Cocker Mandy are training for TDX and VST.

Sally is Past President of two All-Breed Clubs. San Jacinta Kennel Club and Cypress Creek Kennel Club of Texas. The Basset Hound Club of Greater Houston and is a life member of Southwest Tracking Association.

Sally retired after 34 years of working with middle school children as a Counselor Coordinator at the Houston Ind. School District. She has two children, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. While her own children never shared her love for tracking, her grandchildren have always been willing track layers and cross-track layers. Her great granddaughter is eager to have another birthday so that she can compete as a junior handler.

JOSEPH HAMZY

Joe and his wife Mary Ann have owned Flat-Coated Retrievers since 1981. The energy that their second dog, Kelsey, brought with her needed something besides ‘pet’ training. So they started training for AKC Performance Events. They started with hunt tests and then entered their first conformation show. They learned about tracking there and continued to obedience and agility. Joe and Mary Ann became hunt test judges and Joe became a tracking judge in 1996.

Joe and Mary Ann have shown several of their dogs to breed championships. In 2000 Rick, CH CT MACH Wingmaster Forever Paris SH MXS MJG WCX became the first Flat-Coat Champion Tracker and subsequently Ilsa in 2007 and now Time in 2013. Kid and Blue both have VSTs.

Joe is a retired architect and now has plenty of time to train. Florida weather allows training all venues year-round so that means a lot of time with the dogs. Utility training is even included – a first.

Joe served on the 2004 AKC Tracking Advisory Committee and is now honored to be a judge at the 2013 AKC National Tracking Invitational.

BETTY WINTHERS

In Betty’s 50 plus years in the sport of dogs she has gained a range of experience from, purebred dog owner, since 1955, trainer, exhibitor, and breeder, earning her the prestigious AKC Breeder of Merit. In 1969, Betty became an AKC approved Judge in Obedience, Tracking, Rally, Conformation and Junior Showmanship, judging actively judging throughout the US, Canada and overseas.

Betty has been a longtime supporter of the AKC Dog Sport, volunteering for clubs as a club officer and on the Board of Directors for GSDC of WA, Washington State Obedience Training Club, Olympic Kennel Club, and GSDC of America. She is a life time member of these clubs as well. She is a member of the Papillon Association Puget Sound and Papillon Club of America. Served as Show Secretary for GSDC for seven (7) years, AKC Delegate for the Olympic Kennel Club from 1987- 1992, served as AKC nominating Committee for AKC Board of Directors in 1990. A recipient of the Gaines Sportsman award from the GSDC of WS, recipient of the D’Ambrisi award from the Association of Obedience Judges, in 2011 she was nominated for AKC Life Time Achievement Award and in was an AKC Executive Field Representative for Obedience, Tracking and Rally from 1992–2011.

During her tenure as Executive Field Rep. she conducted test and interviews to prospective judges to expand AKC judges base, observed, educated judges to conform to AKC Rules and Regulations – thus, becoming excellent judges and conducted seminars and other activities required by the Field Rep position. Served as liaisons to clubs to familiarize with all aspects of AKC rules, regulations and policies, traveled to various part of the country to work for the AKC Companion Events.

Since her retirement she has had the good fortune to be back to actively judging in Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Junior Showmanship and Conformation.

BETTY WINTHERS

In Betty’s 50 plus years in the sport of dogs she has gained a range of experience from, purebred dog owner, since 1955, trainer, exhibitor, and breeder, earning her the prestigious AKC Breeder of Merit. In 1969, Betty became an AKC approved Judge in Obedience, Tracking, Rally, Conformation and Junior Showmanship, judging actively judging throughout the US, Canada and overseas.

Betty has been a longtime supporter of the AKC Dog Sport, volunteering for clubs as a club officer and on the Board of Directors for GSDC of WA, Washington State Obedience Training Club, Olympic Kennel Club, and GSDC of America. She is a life time member of these clubs as well. She is a member of the Papillon Association Puget Sound and Papillon Club of America. Served as Show Secretary for GSDC for seven (7) years, AKC Delegate for the Olympic Kennel Club from 1987- 1992, served as AKC nominating Committee for AKC Board of Directors in 1990. A recipient of the Gaines Sportsman award from the GSDC of WS, recipient of the D’Ambrisi award from the Association of Obedience Judges, in 2011 she was nominated for AKC Life Time Achievement Award and in was an AKC Executive Field Representative for Obedience, Tracking and Rally from 1992–2011.

During her tenure as Executive Field Rep. she conducted test and interviews to prospective judges to expand AKC judges base, observed, educated judges to conform to AKC Rules and Regulations – thus, becoming excellent judges and conducted seminars and other activities required by the Field Rep position. Served as liaisons to clubs to familiarize with all aspects of AKC rules, regulations and policies, traveled to various part of the country to work for the AKC Companion Events.

Since her retirement she has had the good fortune to be back to actively judging in Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Junior Showmanship and Conformation.

The American Kennel Club

Wishes to Thank the Members of the

Greater Louisville Training Club

Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club

For Their Continued Support In Assisting Us With Hosting The

AKC National Tracking Invitational

In The Great State of Kentucky!!

PARTICIPANTS

The American Kennel Club

Wishes to Thank the Members of the

Greater Louisville Training Club

Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club

For Their Continued Support In Assisting Us With Hosting The

AKC National Tracking Invitational

In The Great State of Kentucky!!

PARTICIPANTS

TEAM #1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

JUDGES: SALLY ELKINS & BETTY WINTHERS

Track #

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1. CT Elissa's Golden Bailey CD. SR62555805. Dog. 5/5/10. Breeder: Robert Chilcote. By: SX Cool Hand Luke - Gentlemen Start Your Engines. Golden Retriever. Owners: Matthew J. Lipman & Elissa J. Lipman, 773 Glendale Ct., Crescent Springs, KY 41017

Track #

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2. CH CT Windward's Compass Rose RN AX OAJ OF. SR23990802. Bitch. 2/13/05. Breeder: Michael Roehrs & Joanne Roehrs. By: CH Nor-Coast Bronze Gromit OA OAJ – CH CT Bitterblue's Windward Tiller RN MX AXJ NAP NJP. Field Spaniel. Owners: Michael Roehrs & Joanne Roehrs, 20737 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, OH 43402

Track #

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3. CT Katydid Vntr's Pretty Lil Girl BN RN CGC. DN18047208. Bitch. 4/20/07. Breeder: Carole Joy Evert. By: CH Katydid Star’s Bold Venture – CH Katydid Stardust’s Oakley Annie. Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Owner: Lynn Kaemmerer, 1 Glenridge Drive, Littleton, CO 80123

Track #

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4. CT Maggie Mae Of Iron Water BN RN JH THD CGC. SR56112605. Bitch. 5/12/09. Breeder: Gail Workman. By: Dungarvan My Boy Tucker – Carousels Mandolin Wind VCD2 RA JH. Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Paula Herwig & Steve Herwig, 3717 Mountcrest Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89121

Track #

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5. CT Gaylan's I'll Steel This Dance VCD2 RA SH MX MXJ OF. SR33213810. Bitch. 2/19/06. Breeder: Gayle L. Watkins & Carvel B. Gold. By: Comstocks Steelcity Superman MH – Gaylan's Firefly's Golden Glo CDX MH. Golden Retriever. Deborah Abbott, 7862 S. 200 E. Lebanon, IN 46052

MATTHEW J. LIPMAN & ELISSA J. LIPMAN

CT ELISSA’S GOLDEN BAILEY CD

“BAILEY”

Bailey amazed us from a young age with his ability to follow a scent and his absolute joy in doing it. Bailey was 6 months old when he was certified over dry, sparse grass in Lexington, KY. Only two months later, in freezing temperatures and gale winds, he attained his TD outside of Atlanta.

Bailey is a strong dog and at 100 pounds, he is a handful. He runs the track at full speed, tail wagging, dragging me behind him. When he achieved his TDX at almost 2 years old, he was going so fast the judges were afraid I would fall going over the obstacles and cautioned “try to grab the articles as you run by.”

Six months later he successfully completed the VST course. We loved tracking with him and traveling to the trials. We are delighted to have been invited to the Tracking Invitational.

Bailey is working on obedience titles, but he loves tracking most of all. We will be running tracks with him just for the joy of it until he is too old or until we are! Bailey is a sweet dog who makes us laugh with his crazy antics. We are lucky to have him.

TEAM #1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

JUDGES: SALLY ELKINS & BETTY WINTHERS

Track #

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1. CT Elissa's Golden Bailey CD. SR62555805. Dog. 5/5/10. Breeder: Robert Chilcote. By: SX Cool Hand Luke - Gentlemen Start Your Engines. Golden Retriever. Owners: Matthew J. Lipman & Elissa J. Lipman, 773 Glendale Ct., Crescent Springs, KY 41017

Track #

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2. CH CT Windward's Compass Rose RN AX OAJ OF. SR23990802. Bitch. 2/13/05. Breeder: Michael Roehrs & Joanne Roehrs. By: CH Nor-Coast Bronze Gromit OA OAJ – CH CT Bitterblue's Windward Tiller RN MX AXJ NAP NJP. Field Spaniel. Owners: Michael Roehrs & Joanne Roehrs, 20737 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, OH 43402

Track #

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3. CT Katydid Vntr's Pretty Lil Girl BN RN CGC. DN18047208. Bitch. 4/20/07. Breeder: Carole Joy Evert. By: CH Katydid Star’s Bold Venture – CH Katydid Stardust’s Oakley Annie. Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Owner: Lynn Kaemmerer, 1 Glenridge Drive, Littleton, CO 80123

Track #

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4. CT Maggie Mae Of Iron Water BN RN JH THD CGC. SR56112605. Bitch. 5/12/09. Breeder: Gail Workman. By: Dungarvan My Boy Tucker – Carousels Mandolin Wind VCD2 RA JH. Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Paula Herwig & Steve Herwig, 3717 Mountcrest Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89121

Track #

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5. CT Gaylan's I'll Steel This Dance VCD2 RA SH MX MXJ OF. SR33213810. Bitch. 2/19/06. Breeder: Gayle L. Watkins & Carvel B. Gold. By: Comstocks Steelcity Superman MH – Gaylan's Firefly's Golden Glo CDX MH. Golden Retriever. Deborah Abbott, 7862 S. 200 E. Lebanon, IN 46052

MATTHEW J. LIPMAN & ELISSA J. LIPMAN

CT ELISSA’S GOLDEN BAILEY CD

“BAILEY”

Bailey amazed us from a young age with his ability to follow a scent and his absolute joy in doing it. Bailey was 6 months old when he was certified over dry, sparse grass in Lexington, KY. Only two months later, in freezing temperatures and gale winds, he attained his TD outside of Atlanta.

Bailey is a strong dog and at 100 pounds, he is a handful. He runs the track at full speed, tail wagging, dragging me behind him. When he achieved his TDX at almost 2 years old, he was going so fast the judges were afraid I would fall going over the obstacles and cautioned “try to grab the articles as you run by.”

Six months later he successfully completed the VST course. We loved tracking with him and traveling to the trials. We are delighted to have been invited to the Tracking Invitational.

Bailey is working on obedience titles, but he loves tracking most of all. We will be running tracks with him just for the joy of it until he is too old or until we are! Bailey is a sweet dog who makes us laugh with his crazy antics. We are lucky to have him.

MICHAEL ROEHRS & JOANNE ROEHRS

CH CT WINDWARD’S COMPASS ROSE RN AX OAJ OF

“ROSEBUD”

Michael Roehrs has been training and showing dogs in AKC events since 1983. While only competing in tracking since 2000, he has put 5 TD's, 5 TDX's, 2 VST's and 2 CT's on his Field Spaniels. He obtained his first CT in 2010 on CH CT Bitterblue's Windward Tiller RN MX AXJ NAP NJP. Two years later, he obtained his second CT on her daughter CT CH Windward's Compass Rose, AX OAJ NF RN. These accomplishments are particularly special for these dogs as both where not expected to live after they had gotten into poison years earlier.

When not training dogs for tracking or agility, Mike lives in the country with his wife Joanne and their 5 Field Spaniels and numerous farm animals. To pay for his "dog habit," Mike works as a Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and working with individuals with chronic and terminal medical conditions. They breed Field Spaniels under the prefix "Windward." Several of his dogs are Therapy Dog certified and accompany him to his office on a regular basis. Mike became a provisional Tracking Dog Judge in 2012.

LYNN KAEMMERER

CT KATYDID VNTR’S PRETTY LIL GIRL BN RN CGC

“FLICKA”

Flicka, CT Katydid Vntr’s Pretty Lil Girl, BN, RN, CGC, HIT is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, 6 years old. She was one in a litter of 10 puppies and stole my heart immediately with her independence and moxie. She is a strong-willed dog, willing to try almost anything…obedience, rally, agility, herding and especially tracking. Flicka completed her TDX and VST within six months of each other, when she was four years of age, thus finishing her CT title. Now retired from tracking, Flicka often assists Mom and friend, Jean Hilbig, when they teach tracking seminars.

Owner/Mom, Lynn Kaemmerer, is retired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and is now an AKC CGC/Star Puppy evaluator and trainer at a local training center. She especially loves the puppy classes and promoting the owner/dog bond through training. Lynn is responsible for Corgi Rescue for most of the western states and is VP in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Rockies. She began tracking with her first Corgi, 25 years ago under the expert tutelage of Carole-Joy Evert. Now, Lynn teaches tracking classes weekly and is an active member of Denver Foothills Tracking Association in Denver.

Flicka is a very sweet, determined dog who is small of stature but considers herself a giant breed. Like most Corgis, she is extremely food motivated. She helps in the garden, especially in our strawberry patch, where she sniffs out all the ripe strawberries before Dad can get them! Flicka lives in Littleton, Colorado with Lynn and John and younger PWC brother, Eli, who is 1 year old and wants to emulate his big sister in tracking.

MICHAEL ROEHRS & JOANNE ROEHRS

CH CT WINDWARD’S COMPASS ROSE RN AX OAJ OF

“ROSEBUD”

Michael Roehrs has been training and showing dogs in AKC events since 1983. While only competing in tracking since 2000, he has put 5 TD's, 5 TDX's, 2 VST's and 2 CT's on his Field Spaniels. He obtained his first CT in 2010 on CH CT Bitterblue's Windward Tiller RN MX AXJ NAP NJP. Two years later, he obtained his second CT on her daughter CT CH Windward's Compass Rose, AX OAJ NF RN. These accomplishments are particularly special for these dogs as both where not expected to live after they had gotten into poison years earlier.

When not training dogs for tracking or agility, Mike lives in the country with his wife Joanne and their 5 Field Spaniels and numerous farm animals. To pay for his "dog habit," Mike works as a Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and working with individuals with chronic and terminal medical conditions. They breed Field Spaniels under the prefix "Windward." Several of his dogs are Therapy Dog certified and accompany him to his office on a regular basis. Mike became a provisional Tracking Dog Judge in 2012.

LYNN KAEMMERER

CT KATYDID VNTR’S PRETTY LIL GIRL BN RN CGC

“FLICKA”

Flicka, CT Katydid Vntr’s Pretty Lil Girl, BN, RN, CGC, HIT is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, 6 years old. She was one in a litter of 10 puppies and stole my heart immediately with her independence and moxie. She is a strong-willed dog, willing to try almost anything…obedience, rally, agility, herding and especially tracking. Flicka completed her TDX and VST within six months of each other, when she was four years of age, thus finishing her CT title. Now retired from tracking, Flicka often assists Mom and friend, Jean Hilbig, when they teach tracking seminars.

Owner/Mom, Lynn Kaemmerer, is retired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and is now an AKC CGC/Star Puppy evaluator and trainer at a local training center. She especially loves the puppy classes and promoting the owner/dog bond through training. Lynn is responsible for Corgi Rescue for most of the western states and is VP in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Rockies. She began tracking with her first Corgi, 25 years ago under the expert tutelage of Carole-Joy Evert. Now, Lynn teaches tracking classes weekly and is an active member of Denver Foothills Tracking Association in Denver.

Flicka is a very sweet, determined dog who is small of stature but considers herself a giant breed. Like most Corgis, she is extremely food motivated. She helps in the garden, especially in our strawberry patch, where she sniffs out all the ripe strawberries before Dad can get them! Flicka lives in Littleton, Colorado with Lynn and John and younger PWC brother, Eli, who is 1 year old and wants to emulate his big sister in tracking.

PAULA HERWIG & STEVE HERWIG

CT MAGGIE MAE OF IRON WATER BN RN JH WD ThD CGC

“TINK”

Tink began her tracking career at 4 months of age. She is a natural, very dedicated to the sport and she focuses on her tracks almost obsessively. Waiting the last few minutes of age before she can go to the start flag is all but painful for her.

We entered her into a test at 9 months of age. She flew through the track to earn her TD that day. At 17 months of age, we were in a TDX test and she aced her track even though I got stuck in a ditch and required the assistance of the judges to get out. On June 17, 2012, she passed her VST track earning the CT. It was a very Happy Father’s Day for my husband from our darling girl.

In addition to tracking, Tink also hunts and does agility, obedience, and rally. She is also a Therapy Dog visiting at hospice weekly where she shares joy with patients and their families.

Tink is our first cocker; she brings us so much joy. She is a phenomenal partner in all her events and excels at home companionship. She thoroughly enjoys swimming and her 5 canine and 2 feline “siblings” at home. She has overcome great adversity in the form of a bumbling handler (me!).

DEBORAH ABBOTT

CT GAYLAN’S I'LL STEEL THIS DANCE VCD2 RA SH MX MXJ OF

“DEVON”

Devon is everything I hoped and dreamed she would be. Thanks to Gayle Watkins and Carvel Gold for entrusting me with this wonderful girl.

Not only is Devon beautiful, but she eagerly trains in tracking, field, agility and obedience – making heads turn in each venue. She’s my first certified tracking dog and on the day she certified, when she was 7-months old, she indicated a 48-hour old cross track – something the judge noticed and knew, but I did not. When asked how far I wanted to take this dog, I said, “To a Champion Tracker!” not really knowing what all it would take to earn that title.

Along the way, Devon taught me how dogs work scent and how to watch and learn from your dog. Most importantly, Devon has a big heart. She trains hard, guts out the tough tests with style and loves to snuggle close during down time.

Together we have achieved things I never dreamed of doing, and we aren’t finished yet!

PAULA HERWIG & STEVE HERWIG

CT MAGGIE MAE OF IRON WATER BN RN JH WD ThD CGC

“TINK”

Tink began her tracking career at 4 months of age. She is a natural, very dedicated to the sport and she focuses on her tracks almost obsessively. Waiting the last few minutes of age before she can go to the start flag is all but painful for her.

We entered her into a test at 9 months of age. She flew through the track to earn her TD that day. At 17 months of age, we were in a TDX test and she aced her track even though I got stuck in a ditch and required the assistance of the judges to get out. On June 17, 2012, she passed her VST track earning the CT. It was a very Happy Father’s Day for my husband from our darling girl.

In addition to tracking, Tink also hunts and does agility, obedience, and rally. She is also a Therapy Dog visiting at hospice weekly where she shares joy with patients and their families.

Tink is our first cocker; she brings us so much joy. She is a phenomenal partner in all her events and excels at home companionship. She thoroughly enjoys swimming and her 5 canine and 2 feline “siblings” at home. She has overcome great adversity in the form of a bumbling handler (me!).

DEBORAH ABBOTT

CT GAYLAN’S I'LL STEEL THIS DANCE VCD2 RA SH MX MXJ OF

“DEVON”

Devon is everything I hoped and dreamed she would be. Thanks to Gayle Watkins and Carvel Gold for entrusting me with this wonderful girl.

Not only is Devon beautiful, but she eagerly trains in tracking, field, agility and obedience – making heads turn in each venue. She’s my first certified tracking dog and on the day she certified, when she was 7-months old, she indicated a 48-hour old cross track – something the judge noticed and knew, but I did not. When asked how far I wanted to take this dog, I said, “To a Champion Tracker!” not really knowing what all it would take to earn that title.

Along the way, Devon taught me how dogs work scent and how to watch and learn from your dog. Most importantly, Devon has a big heart. She trains hard, guts out the tough tests with style and loves to snuggle close during down time.

Together we have achieved things I never dreamed of doing, and we aren’t finished yet!

TEAM #2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

JUDGES: RAY DESMARAIS & JOSEPH HAMZY

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6. CT Hoch Berg Targhee V Waterton. DN12358110. Dog. 9/11/05. Breeder: Monette Demuth. By: Hoch Berg Trapper V Waterton CDX RAE AX MXJ – Diva Vom Friedrichshof. German Shepherd. Owners: Haldene N. Freddy & David J. Freddy, 2512 Ridgecrest Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524

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7. CT Mellowrose Glad All Over CD GN RE JH CGC. SR14902601. Bitch. 2/10/04. Breeder: Gail Rosson By: Briarglen's Sweet Tobiah CDX JH – Tamuff's Born Bewitched JH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Karen Yates & Richard Yates, 4100 N. SH 45 E., Pflugerville, TX 78660

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8. CT Lorken's Twist Of Fate VCD2 RN JH MX MXB MXJ MJS OF. SN89998707. Dog. 2/16/02. Breeder: Lori M Dollevoet & Kenneth W Dollevoet. By: NFC AFC Storm's Riptide Star – Lorken's Emma Good SH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Greg Suchanek & Inge Suchanek, 9203 N. Bowers Lake Rd., Milton, WI 53563

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9. CT Belflwr Brightparticularstar CD RE THD. RN03081506. Dog. 7/15/03. Breeder: Alvedia Viles & Neil Viles. By: CH Bellflower Firetime Salute CD RE – CH Bellflower All's Well Salute. Manchester Terrier. Owners: Nikki S. King & Alvedia Viles, 11103 Cowlitz Dr. SE, Olympia, WA 98501

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10. CT Joy's Pixey Girl UD RE, TR06823401. Bitch. 10/24/02. Breeder: Edith Lyons & Tammy Lodien. By: Sondras Just A Little Zipped – Sondras Island White Pearl. Maltese. Owners: Carol Kollander, 823 Englewood Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104

HALDENE N. FREDDY & DAVID J. FREDDY

CT HOCH BERG TARGHEE V WATERTON

“TARGHEE”

We are elated with having the opportunity to participate in the AKC Invitational. Our family has enjoyed the companionship of German Shepherd Dogs for 40 years and has been involved in obedience, agility, rally, and conformation events but Targhee is our first dog to earn AKC tracking titles. Tarhgee has been a fun dog to work with as he naturally enjoys tracking and we are proud of his accomplishments and work ethic. Targhee’s success has been especially satisfying as he follows in the foot-steps of his sire, our Hoch Berg Trapper V Waterton, CDX RAE AXJ MXJ, who demonstrated great scent detection and tracking work ethic while working at specialized tasks.

As with all our dogs, Targhee is first a buddy and companion and second a working dog. We appreciate all the help provided by our great tracking friends in the Denver Foothills Tracking Association (AKC) whose dedication to tracking and tracking events is remarkable. Best wishes to all the teams at this year’s Tracking Invitational and thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to support tracking trials.

TEAM #2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

JUDGES: RAY DESMARAIS & JOSEPH HAMZY

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6. CT Hoch Berg Targhee V Waterton. DN12358110. Dog. 9/11/05. Breeder: Monette Demuth. By: Hoch Berg Trapper V Waterton CDX RAE AX MXJ – Diva Vom Friedrichshof. German Shepherd. Owners: Haldene N. Freddy & David J. Freddy, 2512 Ridgecrest Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524

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7. CT Mellowrose Glad All Over CD GN RE JH CGC. SR14902601. Bitch. 2/10/04. Breeder: Gail Rosson By: Briarglen's Sweet Tobiah CDX JH – Tamuff's Born Bewitched JH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Karen Yates & Richard Yates, 4100 N. SH 45 E., Pflugerville, TX 78660

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8. CT Lorken's Twist Of Fate VCD2 RN JH MX MXB MXJ MJS OF. SN89998707. Dog. 2/16/02. Breeder: Lori M Dollevoet & Kenneth W Dollevoet. By: NFC AFC Storm's Riptide Star – Lorken's Emma Good SH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Greg Suchanek & Inge Suchanek, 9203 N. Bowers Lake Rd., Milton, WI 53563

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9. CT Belflwr Brightparticularstar CD RE THD. RN03081506. Dog. 7/15/03. Breeder: Alvedia Viles & Neil Viles. By: CH Bellflower Firetime Salute CD RE – CH Bellflower All's Well Salute. Manchester Terrier. Owners: Nikki S. King & Alvedia Viles, 11103 Cowlitz Dr. SE, Olympia, WA 98501

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10. CT Joy's Pixey Girl UD RE, TR06823401. Bitch. 10/24/02. Breeder: Edith Lyons & Tammy Lodien. By: Sondras Just A Little Zipped – Sondras Island White Pearl. Maltese. Owners: Carol Kollander, 823 Englewood Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55104

HALDENE N. FREDDY & DAVID J. FREDDY

CT HOCH BERG TARGHEE V WATERTON

“TARGHEE”

We are elated with having the opportunity to participate in the AKC Invitational. Our family has enjoyed the companionship of German Shepherd Dogs for 40 years and has been involved in obedience, agility, rally, and conformation events but Targhee is our first dog to earn AKC tracking titles. Tarhgee has been a fun dog to work with as he naturally enjoys tracking and we are proud of his accomplishments and work ethic. Targhee’s success has been especially satisfying as he follows in the foot-steps of his sire, our Hoch Berg Trapper V Waterton, CDX RAE AXJ MXJ, who demonstrated great scent detection and tracking work ethic while working at specialized tasks.

As with all our dogs, Targhee is first a buddy and companion and second a working dog. We appreciate all the help provided by our great tracking friends in the Denver Foothills Tracking Association (AKC) whose dedication to tracking and tracking events is remarkable. Best wishes to all the teams at this year’s Tracking Invitational and thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to support tracking trials.

KAREN YATES & RICHARD YATES

CT MELLOWROSE GLAD ALL OVER CD GN RE JH CGC

“ROSIE”

Karen and Rick Yates got their first Lab Sarah in 1984. She was the foundation for their dogs who have earned titles in Obedience, Hunt Tests, Agility, Rally, and Therapy work.

When Karen discovered tracking, a new world opened up. Although earning only one TD before Rosie came along, every Mellowrose dog in their household has tracked from an early age. Karen attended the first VST workshop in Texas, and to participate in the Invitational is a dream come true.

When Rosie was born into Karen's waiting hands, her tail was wagging, and it has not stopped since. She is an amazing girl, and Karen and Rick are extremely proud of her, and her youngsters who carry on her excitement for performing in many venues.

Rosie earned her certification and TD first time out. TDX took 3 tries. For VST the 13th try was the magic day. On a 30 degree day with 15-20 mph wind, (not normal tracking weather in Central Texas) Rosie decisively found her way to the final article in 14 minutes. The gallery was in vehicles because of the cold, so instead of shouts they heard car horns!

Rosie and Karen are extremely grateful to the folks in STA and DFWTC, and especially to tracking partner and cheerleader Debbie Ligon. It takes a tracking community to make a CT.

GREG SUCHANEK & INGE SUCHANEK

CT LORKEN’S TWIST OF FATE VCD2 RN JH MX MXB MXJ MJS OF

“TRAPPER”

Inge started competing in AKC performance events as a junior handler in the mid 1970’s with her two shelties. Labradors were added to the household in the 1980s. Inge has competed regularly in obedience, rally, hunt tests, agility and tracking. She has been active in several local obedience, tracking and national clubs, serving as officer, test and trial secretary/chair and conducted training classes. Trapper joined the family in 2002 and what a great addition he has been! He is always ready for the next job, whether it be training or competing in obedience, agility, or tracking, fetching a bumper or just going for a walk. He has been an enthusiastic training partner, and best of all a great family dog and companion. Although Trapper is too large to be considered a lap dog, he still thinks he should be able to crawl up onto your lap. At 11+ years young, he shows no signs of slowing down! Inge feels very fortunate to have this opportunity to run Trapper in another tracking test!

KAREN YATES & RICHARD YATES

CT MELLOWROSE GLAD ALL OVER CD GN RE JH CGC

“ROSIE”

Karen and Rick Yates got their first Lab Sarah in 1984. She was the foundation for their dogs who have earned titles in Obedience, Hunt Tests, Agility, Rally, and Therapy work.

When Karen discovered tracking, a new world opened up. Although earning only one TD before Rosie came along, every Mellowrose dog in their household has tracked from an early age. Karen attended the first VST workshop in Texas, and to participate in the Invitational is a dream come true.

When Rosie was born into Karen's waiting hands, her tail was wagging, and it has not stopped since. She is an amazing girl, and Karen and Rick are extremely proud of her, and her youngsters who carry on her excitement for performing in many venues.

Rosie earned her certification and TD first time out. TDX took 3 tries. For VST the 13th try was the magic day. On a 30 degree day with 15-20 mph wind, (not normal tracking weather in Central Texas) Rosie decisively found her way to the final article in 14 minutes. The gallery was in vehicles because of the cold, so instead of shouts they heard car horns!

Rosie and Karen are extremely grateful to the folks in STA and DFWTC, and especially to tracking partner and cheerleader Debbie Ligon. It takes a tracking community to make a CT.

GREG SUCHANEK & INGE SUCHANEK

CT LORKEN’S TWIST OF FATE VCD2 RN JH MX MXB MXJ MJS OF

“TRAPPER”

Inge started competing in AKC performance events as a junior handler in the mid 1970’s with her two shelties. Labradors were added to the household in the 1980s. Inge has competed regularly in obedience, rally, hunt tests, agility and tracking. She has been active in several local obedience, tracking and national clubs, serving as officer, test and trial secretary/chair and conducted training classes. Trapper joined the family in 2002 and what a great addition he has been! He is always ready for the next job, whether it be training or competing in obedience, agility, or tracking, fetching a bumper or just going for a walk. He has been an enthusiastic training partner, and best of all a great family dog and companion. Although Trapper is too large to be considered a lap dog, he still thinks he should be able to crawl up onto your lap. At 11+ years young, he shows no signs of slowing down! Inge feels very fortunate to have this opportunity to run Trapper in another tracking test!

NIKKI S. KING & ALVEDIA VILES

CT BELFLWR BRIGHTPARTICULARSTAR CD RE THD

“ETHAN”

1st, I want to thank breeders Neil and Alvedia Viles, Des Moines, WA for giving this bright boy to me in hopes of my putting a title after his name. And without the encouragement and financial help from The Manchester Terrier folks we wouldn’t be here!

Ethan was given to me as a 1 year old. I was tracking my other dogs so decided to try him at it. He really surprised me in his drive and skill. He had his TD in a few months and his TDX a few months later both as 1st attempts. VST was far more difficult for us as it was barely known in the Northwest. I floundered for quite some time until it was pointed out by a very observant judge that Ethan was in charge, so let him do it. As I was basically his only tracklayer I had to be very conscious of what I was doing/not doing. After her observation he passed his next test at the University of Portland, (OR) hosted by Portland Dog Obedience..their 1st pass!

Ethan had an acute herniated disc in his neck of March of this year, immobilizing him. I had to make a decision. He did have neurosurgery but has recovered remarkably well.

I put my 1st TD on a Schipperke in 1988 as well as other tracking titles on Wire-Hair Dachshunds. I am currently trying for a TDX on my Schipperke. I so love seeing pure-bred dogs doing something as complex as tracking.

CAROL KOLLANDER

CT JOY'S PIXEY GIRL UD RE

“PIXEY”

I am Champion Tracker Pixey Girl Utility Dog - a very important Maltese.

I live with Carol Kollander. She does the driving for me when we go to tracking trials.

On October 9, 1976, Carol and Mr. Feather Maltese became the first Maltese to get a tracking degree in four countries (Canada, United States, Bermuda and Mexico). Also, Mr. Feather was chosen by Glen Johnson to be in his Tracking Book. So all I hear about is how wonderful Mr. Feather was!

Then, on November 9, 2008, Carol and I went to Fairbanks, Alaska, where I got a VST. Finally I had beaten Mr. Feather's record! He had not gotten a VST (there were no VST degrees at that time). A few weeks later, I got my TDX so I became the first Tracking Maltese Champion.

Carol also likes to take me to Obedience Trials. After the trials many judges would say I am the happiest dog in the ring! I like to show off!

NIKKI S. KING & ALVEDIA VILES

CT BELFLWR BRIGHTPARTICULARSTAR CD RE THD

“ETHAN”

1st, I want to thank breeders Neil and Alvedia Viles, Des Moines, WA for giving this bright boy to me in hopes of my putting a title after his name. And without the encouragement and financial help from The Manchester Terrier folks we wouldn’t be here!

Ethan was given to me as a 1 year old. I was tracking my other dogs so decided to try him at it. He really surprised me in his drive and skill. He had his TD in a few months and his TDX a few months later both as 1st attempts. VST was far more difficult for us as it was barely known in the Northwest. I floundered for quite some time until it was pointed out by a very observant judge that Ethan was in charge, so let him do it. As I was basically his only tracklayer I had to be very conscious of what I was doing/not doing. After her observation he passed his next test at the University of Portland, (OR) hosted by Portland Dog Obedience..their 1st pass!

Ethan had an acute herniated disc in his neck of March of this year, immobilizing him. I had to make a decision. He did have neurosurgery but has recovered remarkably well.

I put my 1st TD on a Schipperke in 1988 as well as other tracking titles on Wire-Hair Dachshunds. I am currently trying for a TDX on my Schipperke. I so love seeing pure-bred dogs doing something as complex as tracking.

CAROL KOLLANDER

CT JOY'S PIXEY GIRL UD RE

“PIXEY”

I am Champion Tracker Pixey Girl Utility Dog - a very important Maltese.

I live with Carol Kollander. She does the driving for me when we go to tracking trials.

On October 9, 1976, Carol and Mr. Feather Maltese became the first Maltese to get a tracking degree in four countries (Canada, United States, Bermuda and Mexico). Also, Mr. Feather was chosen by Glen Johnson to be in his Tracking Book. So all I hear about is how wonderful Mr. Feather was!

Then, on November 9, 2008, Carol and I went to Fairbanks, Alaska, where I got a VST. Finally I had beaten Mr. Feather's record! He had not gotten a VST (there were no VST degrees at that time). A few weeks later, I got my TDX so I became the first Tracking Maltese Champion.

Carol also likes to take me to Obedience Trials. After the trials many judges would say I am the happiest dog in the ring! I like to show off!

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A1. CT Roirdan's Magic Brew VCD1 RE AX MXJ MJB. HP17936302. Dog. 5/24/05. Breeders: Bruce Tague, Sandra Groeschel, Jason Willis & Carol Herr. By: CH Roirdan Lanbur Crystal Knight – CH Shoreview's Onion Bagel. Beagle. Owners: Scott Craig & Jane Craig, 12768 175th Rd. N., Jupiter, FL 33478

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A2. CH CT MACH3 Kallista's Silver Sails Aloft VCD4 UDX2 VER RAE MXC MJB2 XF T2B. PP63194801. Dog. 8/20/00. Breeders: Richard Bohannon & Marlene Miller. By: CH Tully Fog Of Midnight – CH Kallista's Cartier Of Aery. Poodle. Owners: Suzi Cope & Marlene Miller, 3550 Carmel Ct., Southlake, TX 76092

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A3. CT Kasey. PAL253329. Bitch. 12/30/01. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Border Collie. Owner: Karen Shoemaker, 3007 Five Forks Rd., Pamplin, VA 23958

Withdrew

A4. CT Beau's Li'L Bird Dawg VCD1 CDX BN GN RAE OJP CGC. SR14082701. Dog. 12/12/03. Breeder: Sheryl Scott. By: Scott's Lucky Silver Ghost – Scott's Smoky Sable. Weimaraner. Owner: Beth Schofield, 10710 Hite Creek Rd., Louisville, KY 40241

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A5. CT Arrow BN RAE MX MXG MXJ MJB XF. ILP151034. Dog. 8/1/03. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Border Collie. Owner: Donna Deal, 8336 Glen Eagle Dr., Manlius, NY 13104

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A6. CH CT Nordikes Nothing But The Best CD RE. WS14694705. Dog. 9/22/05. Breeder: Crystle Aults, Emily Aults & Norma D Dikeman. By: CH Yngo Van Het Dornedal CDX TDX – Nordike Xerenity Braveheart. Rottweiler. Owner: Gina Dealmeida, 371 Newton St., North Plainfield, NJ 07060

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A7. CT Windrush Elegant Bear VCD2 RE NA NAJ AXP. SR01292704. Bitch. 4/19/02. Breeders: Diane Gering & Nancy Scholz. By: CH Hillsides Flash Of Ash – Windrush-N-Manora's My Way JH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Wayne Granquist & Deborah Granquist, PO Box 111, Weston, VT 05161

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A8. CH CT OTCH HC MACH VCCH OUTBURST CHASING BUTTERFLIES UDX RAE TDX VST HXAsd HIBd HSBs MX NAP MXJ OJP. DL80733603. Bitch. 8/6/99. Breeder: Vicki Jones. By: CH Trumagik Tartan Scott – CH Clan-Abby Nz's-Kiwi-Angel. Border Collie. Owner: Gerianne F. Darnell, 11092 240th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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A9. CT William Sayles BN RN OA OAJ CGC. ILP102963. Dog. 6/1/01. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Beagle. Owner: Patricia Sayles, 10218 North Laurel Branch Drive., Houston, TX 77064

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A10. CT Colando's Compay Segundo BN RA MX MXJ OF. PR09683104. Dog. 2/4/07. Breeder: Linda L. Hoxsey. By: Czar Lov-Vee Black Hansel – Czar Brown Wendi. Poodle. Owners: Mr. James P. Colando & Dr. Shirley J. Robertson M.D., 1534 Gilcrest Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823

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A11. CT Julot Le Flair Giaia Kuymal SAR-W. DN05417102. Dog. 12/20/03. Breeder: Peggy Richter. By: DC Uvar Eresha Kuymal – CH Glace Noire Wicca D'Kuymal RN HSAsc HIAs. Belgian Sheepdog. Owner: Kaye Hall & Clarence Hall, 4516 Dry Creek Rd., Napa, CA 94558-9596

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A12. CT MACH2 Macie's High Steppin' Desire VCD2 RA MXC MJC. PR10160701. Dog. 1/10/07. Breeder: Bill Wundrack. By: CH Dalcrista Chorus Line – Wundrack's Talking Magaroo. Poodle. Owner: Judy J. Harris, 116 Chevychase Ln., New Bloomfield, MO 65063

Withdrew

A13. CH CT Goose Creek Nara O'Rioghail VCD1 RA. HP01182402. Bitch. 5/10/02. Breeders: Bobbe Jackson & Mrs. Minta (Mike) Williquette. By: CH Goose Creek Cleanin' Up – CH Goose Creek Let Me Entertain You VCD2 UDX2 OM2 GO VER RAE AX AXJ. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. Owner: Teressa Keenan, 8725 Paintbrush Ln., Missoula, MT 59808

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A1. CT Roirdan's Magic Brew VCD1 RE AX MXJ MJB. HP17936302. Dog. 5/24/05. Breeders: Bruce Tague, Sandra Groeschel, Jason Willis & Carol Herr. By: CH Roirdan Lanbur Crystal Knight – CH Shoreview's Onion Bagel. Beagle. Owners: Scott Craig & Jane Craig, 12768 175th Rd. N., Jupiter, FL 33478

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A2. CH CT MACH3 Kallista's Silver Sails Aloft VCD4 UDX2 VER RAE MXC MJB2 XF T2B. PP63194801. Dog. 8/20/00. Breeders: Richard Bohannon & Marlene Miller. By: CH Tully Fog Of Midnight – CH Kallista's Cartier Of Aery. Poodle. Owners: Suzi Cope & Marlene Miller, 3550 Carmel Ct., Southlake, TX 76092

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A3. CT Kasey. PAL253329. Bitch. 12/30/01. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Border Collie. Owner: Karen Shoemaker, 3007 Five Forks Rd., Pamplin, VA 23958

Withdrew

A4. CT Beau's Li'L Bird Dawg VCD1 CDX BN GN RAE OJP CGC. SR14082701. Dog. 12/12/03. Breeder: Sheryl Scott. By: Scott's Lucky Silver Ghost – Scott's Smoky Sable. Weimaraner. Owner: Beth Schofield, 10710 Hite Creek Rd., Louisville, KY 40241

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A5. CT Arrow BN RAE MX MXG MXJ MJB XF. ILP151034. Dog. 8/1/03. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Border Collie. Owner: Donna Deal, 8336 Glen Eagle Dr., Manlius, NY 13104

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A6. CH CT Nordikes Nothing But The Best CD RE. WS14694705. Dog. 9/22/05. Breeder: Crystle Aults, Emily Aults & Norma D Dikeman. By: CH Yngo Van Het Dornedal CDX TDX – Nordike Xerenity Braveheart. Rottweiler. Owner: Gina Dealmeida, 371 Newton St., North Plainfield, NJ 07060

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A7. CT Windrush Elegant Bear VCD2 RE NA NAJ AXP. SR01292704. Bitch. 4/19/02. Breeders: Diane Gering & Nancy Scholz. By: CH Hillsides Flash Of Ash – Windrush-N-Manora's My Way JH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Wayne Granquist & Deborah Granquist, PO Box 111, Weston, VT 05161

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A8. CH CT OTCH HC MACH VCCH OUTBURST CHASING BUTTERFLIES UDX RAE TDX VST HXAsd HIBd HSBs MX NAP MXJ OJP. DL80733603. Bitch. 8/6/99. Breeder: Vicki Jones. By: CH Trumagik Tartan Scott – CH Clan-Abby Nz's-Kiwi-Angel. Border Collie. Owner: Gerianne F. Darnell, 11092 240th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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A9. CT William Sayles BN RN OA OAJ CGC. ILP102963. Dog. 6/1/01. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Beagle. Owner: Patricia Sayles, 10218 North Laurel Branch Drive., Houston, TX 77064

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A10. CT Colando's Compay Segundo BN RA MX MXJ OF. PR09683104. Dog. 2/4/07. Breeder: Linda L. Hoxsey. By: Czar Lov-Vee Black Hansel – Czar Brown Wendi. Poodle. Owners: Mr. James P. Colando & Dr. Shirley J. Robertson M.D., 1534 Gilcrest Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823

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A11. CT Julot Le Flair Giaia Kuymal SAR-W. DN05417102. Dog. 12/20/03. Breeder: Peggy Richter. By: DC Uvar Eresha Kuymal – CH Glace Noire Wicca D'Kuymal RN HSAsc HIAs. Belgian Sheepdog. Owner: Kaye Hall & Clarence Hall, 4516 Dry Creek Rd., Napa, CA 94558-9596

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A12. CT MACH2 Macie's High Steppin' Desire VCD2 RA MXC MJC. PR10160701. Dog. 1/10/07. Breeder: Bill Wundrack. By: CH Dalcrista Chorus Line – Wundrack's Talking Magaroo. Poodle. Owner: Judy J. Harris, 116 Chevychase Ln., New Bloomfield, MO 65063

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A13. CH CT Goose Creek Nara O'Rioghail VCD1 RA. HP01182402. Bitch. 5/10/02. Breeders: Bobbe Jackson & Mrs. Minta (Mike) Williquette. By: CH Goose Creek Cleanin' Up – CH Goose Creek Let Me Entertain You VCD2 UDX2 OM2 GO VER RAE AX AXJ. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. Owner: Teressa Keenan, 8725 Paintbrush Ln., Missoula, MT 59808

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A14. CH CT Zerimars Tropical Storm Danya RA NA NAJ. DN18480401. Bitch. 7/4/07. Breeders: Jeanne L Ramirez & Mr. Vincent T Ramirez. By: CH Snowflower Sweet Dill – CH CT Zerimar's Been There Won That VCD1 UD RA. Belgian Tervuren. Owner: Vincent T. Ramirez & Jeanne L. Ramirez, D.V.M., 11130 W. 247th St., Bucyrus, KS 66013-9164

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A15. GCH CH CT Reveille Of Anduin RN. DN20900905. Dog. 1/17/08. Breeders: Rory Friedow D.V.M., Linda A Friedow & Jacquelyn Fredricks. By: CH Blackwater's Side Kick – CH MACH3 Set To Stun Of Anduin CDX RE HT MXB2 MJS2 MXP MJP XF OFP. Belgian Tervuren. Owner: Beth Walker, 2716 Mason St., Delavan, WI 53115

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A16. GCH CH CT Nani's Cool Your Jetts JH. SR14335704. Dog. 12/17/03. Breeders: Teresa L Borman & Christine Grisell. By: CH Nani's Indecent Exposure JH NAJ – CH Nani's Jagmar Sweet Dividends VCD2 MH MX MXJ. Weimaraner. Owners: Suzette Jett & Christine Grisell, 3895 Pumpkin Ln., Conover, NC 28613

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A17. CT Avonlea Betcha By Golly Wow PT NA NAJ. DN25790805. Bitch. 8/23/09. Breeder: Ann Marie MacKay. By: CH Avonlea American Idol HSAs NA – GCH CH Batik Du Mas De La Galandie RN TD MX MXJ OF. Belgian Malinois. Owner: Ann Marie MacKay, PO Box 116, Maple Plain, MN 55359

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A18. CT MACH Bar-Bax's Spring's Surprise Gift MX MXB MJS XF. SR32085802. Dog. 2/11/06. Breeder: Vivian Hudson. By: CH Buttonwood's Tap Dancer – MACH10 Anastasia My Satilla Bar-Bax MXS4 MJS5. Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Beverly Kriewald, 4746 Briarwood Cir., Chattanooga, TN 37416

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A19. CT Gaylan's Wild Goose Chase BN RN JH AX AXJ OF. SR55186505. Bitch. 2/17/09. Breeders: Gayle L Watkins & Lise Pratt. By: MACH Gaylan's Born To Fly CD SH MXS MJS OF – Ambertrail's I Am A Wild Party. Golden Retriever. Owner: Deborah Abbott, 7862 S. 200 E., Lebanon, IN 46052

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A20. CT Aljamar Witch Kraft CDX RAE2. RM36243401. Bitch. 4/2/02. Breeders: Marilyn Laschinski & Janice Rue. By: CH Aljamar Witch's Wallop – CH Aljamar Purr T Woman. Fox Terrier. Owner: Barbara A. Bonner & Marilyn Laschinski, 11686 River Terrace Ln., Huntley, IL 60142

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A21. CT Tilburys Cinnamon Splash Of Pal. NP12509601. Bitch. 2/13/06. Breeders: Salvador Soto, Maria Davila Soto, John F Cramer Jr. & Jennifer P Cramer. By: CH Topwin Diamnd Rustler Of Pal – Zagreb's Vogue. Dalmatian. Owners: Thomas Hacholski & Donna Hacholski, 2 Park Central Dr., Rockwall, TX 75087

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A22. OTCH CT Sasser's All That Jazz VCD2 UDX5 OM6 RN. SR20890904. Bitch. 9/29/04. Breeder: Leslie Boucher. By: CH MACH PACH2 Prospect's Slam Dunk UD RE MH MXG MJS MXP9 MXPG MJP6 MJPS PAX2 – Sasser's Sunchaser VCD2 UDX AX AXJ. Labrador Retriever. Owner: Ellen Lash, 36062 Stanton Rd., Osawatomie, KS 66064

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A23. CT Workmoor's Hopeful Lucy BN RE JH AX AXJ OF. ILP153347. Bitch. 6/1/04. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Peter Frykman & Catherine O'Brien, 37 Border Rd., Natick, MA 01760

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A24. CT Caroway's Roxy Girl UDX OM4 JH. SR10431507. Bitch. 6/28/03. Breeders: Carol Andersen & Jon R Andersen. By: DC AFC Distagon MH – Caroway's Deepwater Schooner. Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Owner: Margaret Simek, 24960 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046

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A25. CT Esmonds Will Of Steel. WS29252804. Dog. 9/29/08. Breeder: Ann Felski-Jackman. By: CH Yngo Van Het Dornedal CDX TDX – Esmonds Supernova CD RE. Rottweiler. Owner: Lucy Newton, PO Box 574, Tougaloo, MS 39174

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A14. CH CT Zerimars Tropical Storm Danya RA NA NAJ. DN18480401. Bitch. 7/4/07. Breeders: Jeanne L Ramirez & Mr. Vincent T Ramirez. By: CH Snowflower Sweet Dill – CH CT Zerimar's Been There Won That VCD1 UD RA. Belgian Tervuren. Owner: Vincent T. Ramirez & Jeanne L. Ramirez, D.V.M., 11130 W. 247th St., Bucyrus, KS 66013-9164

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A15. GCH CH CT Reveille Of Anduin RN. DN20900905. Dog. 1/17/08. Breeders: Rory Friedow D.V.M., Linda A Friedow & Jacquelyn Fredricks. By: CH Blackwater's Side Kick – CH MACH3 Set To Stun Of Anduin CDX RE HT MXB2 MJS2 MXP MJP XF OFP. Belgian Tervuren. Owner: Beth Walker, 2716 Mason St., Delavan, WI 53115

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A16. GCH CH CT Nani's Cool Your Jetts JH. SR14335704. Dog. 12/17/03. Breeders: Teresa L Borman & Christine Grisell. By: CH Nani's Indecent Exposure JH NAJ – CH Nani's Jagmar Sweet Dividends VCD2 MH MX MXJ. Weimaraner. Owners: Suzette Jett & Christine Grisell, 3895 Pumpkin Ln., Conover, NC 28613

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A17. CT Avonlea Betcha By Golly Wow PT NA NAJ. DN25790805. Bitch. 8/23/09. Breeder: Ann Marie MacKay. By: CH Avonlea American Idol HSAs NA – GCH CH Batik Du Mas De La Galandie RN TD MX MXJ OF. Belgian Malinois. Owner: Ann Marie MacKay, PO Box 116, Maple Plain, MN 55359

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A18. CT MACH Bar-Bax's Spring's Surprise Gift MX MXB MJS XF. SR32085802. Dog. 2/11/06. Breeder: Vivian Hudson. By: CH Buttonwood's Tap Dancer – MACH10 Anastasia My Satilla Bar-Bax MXS4 MJS5. Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Beverly Kriewald, 4746 Briarwood Cir., Chattanooga, TN 37416

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A19. CT Gaylan's Wild Goose Chase BN RN JH AX AXJ OF. SR55186505. Bitch. 2/17/09. Breeders: Gayle L Watkins & Lise Pratt. By: MACH Gaylan's Born To Fly CD SH MXS MJS OF – Ambertrail's I Am A Wild Party. Golden Retriever. Owner: Deborah Abbott, 7862 S. 200 E., Lebanon, IN 46052

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A20. CT Aljamar Witch Kraft CDX RAE2. RM36243401. Bitch. 4/2/02. Breeders: Marilyn Laschinski & Janice Rue. By: CH Aljamar Witch's Wallop – CH Aljamar Purr T Woman. Fox Terrier. Owner: Barbara A. Bonner & Marilyn Laschinski, 11686 River Terrace Ln., Huntley, IL 60142

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A21. CT Tilburys Cinnamon Splash Of Pal. NP12509601. Bitch. 2/13/06. Breeders: Salvador Soto, Maria Davila Soto, John F Cramer Jr. & Jennifer P Cramer. By: CH Topwin Diamnd Rustler Of Pal – Zagreb's Vogue. Dalmatian. Owners: Thomas Hacholski & Donna Hacholski, 2 Park Central Dr., Rockwall, TX 75087

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A22. OTCH CT Sasser's All That Jazz VCD2 UDX5 OM6 RN. SR20890904. Bitch. 9/29/04. Breeder: Leslie Boucher. By: CH MACH PACH2 Prospect's Slam Dunk UD RE MH MXG MJS MXP9 MXPG MJP6 MJPS PAX2 – Sasser's Sunchaser VCD2 UDX AX AXJ. Labrador Retriever. Owner: Ellen Lash, 36062 Stanton Rd., Osawatomie, KS 66064

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A23. CT Workmoor's Hopeful Lucy BN RE JH AX AXJ OF. ILP153347. Bitch. 6/1/04. Breeder: Unknown. By: Unknown. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Peter Frykman & Catherine O'Brien, 37 Border Rd., Natick, MA 01760

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A24. CT Caroway's Roxy Girl UDX OM4 JH. SR10431507. Bitch. 6/28/03. Breeders: Carol Andersen & Jon R Andersen. By: DC AFC Distagon MH – Caroway's Deepwater Schooner. Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Owner: Margaret Simek, 24960 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046

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A25. CT Esmonds Will Of Steel. WS29252804. Dog. 9/29/08. Breeder: Ann Felski-Jackman. By: CH Yngo Van Het Dornedal CDX TDX – Esmonds Supernova CD RE. Rottweiler. Owner: Lucy Newton, PO Box 574, Tougaloo, MS 39174

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A26. CT MACH4 Hare-Raiser Thousand Acre Plans VCD3 RN MXC MJB2 XF CAA. HP26097204. Dog. 4/15/07. Breeders: Jan Weiher & Don Neiffer. By: Bedlam Madhatter – CH MACH Echo Run Hoot-N-Holler MXS MJS. Beagle. Owner: Diane Dittrich, 3182 Bluff Rd., Marietta, GA 30062

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A27. CT Foxshire Intuition Double Trouble VCD3 RE. DN19484304. Bitch. 8/27/07. Breeder: Sarah A Kittner. By: Anwyl Winds O Change – CH Busy B's Mie's Luck Of The Irish. Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Owner: Judy Kinney, 1293 Hayes Dr., Knoxville, IA 50138

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A28. CT Timline Hunkaburninluv In Vegas VCD1 GN RE NAJ THD. TR38754402. Dog. 4/17/05. Breeder: Connie Timmerman. By: CH Timbearcreek All Shook Up CDX BN RE – CH Timline New Yorker CD RN. Minature Pinscher. Owner: Caitlyn Owens, 508 2nd Ave., Luther, IA 50152

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A29. CT Royal Chapeau SH. SR34820003. Bitch. 5/21/06. Breeder: Marjorie A. Schultz. By: Gannowfell Samba MH – Denton Dotti TD OA OAJ NJP. English Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Marjorie A. Schultz, 2603 Ruth St., Saint Paul, MN 55117

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A30. CT Tulgeywood's Man In Black. SR57741505. Dog. 7/22/09. Breeders: Joan McInnis & Adam McInnis. By: CH Delby's Anchor Steam JH – Tulgeywoods Will-O-The-Wisp. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Richard Olsen & Beverley Olsen, 3404 Mount Vernon Ave., Brookhaven, PA 19015

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A31. CH CT MACH Blue Moon My Sweet Hemi RA JH MXS MJG NAP NJP OF. SR17081003. Dog. 4/4/04. Breeders: Cortney Oliver & Helyne E Medeiros. By: CH Brasswinds Ego Trip – CH Graecroft Seasyde Blue Moon VCD2. English Cocker. Owners: Karen Schwager & Cortney Oliver, 670 Steven Dr., Lasalle, ON Canada N9J-3C2

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A32. CH CT Mojusta's Challenge Of Churchil. HP31744901. Dog. 8/23/08. Breeders: Mary Ginter, Anthony Ginter & Michele M. McKinney. By: GCH CH ChurchilsI'llTakeTheChallenge – CH Churchils Moonbell Treasure TD. Bloodhound. Owners: Mary Ginter, Anthony Ginter & Michele M. McKinney, 891 Red Fern Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718

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A33. CT Rush Lake's Yahtzee VCD1 CDX RE JH NAP NJP OF. SR21527501. Dog. 8/30/04. Breeder: Cynthia Nauer. By: CH Hollidaze Postmaster – CT Blkoakrushlklicoricetwizzler VCD2 RE JH MX MXB MXJ MJB OAP OJP OF. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Cynthia Nauer & Penny Kurz, 1712 Hawthorn Rd., Marengo, IL 60152

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A34. CT Harmony Crosby Stills & Nash OA OAJ AXP AJP. SN84210603. Dog. 6/1/01. Breeder: Carol Stinson.By: CH Valu-Tru Sammy D. Junior – CH Harmony's Summer Suprise AX MXJ. Cocker Spaniel. Owners: Melinda Giles & Jeff Shaver, 22103 Elsinore Dr., Katy, TX 77450

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A35. CH CT Saga's Talented Miss Ripley VCD3 GO VER RA SH MX MXJ MJB OAP AJP NF. SR20103101. Bitch. 4/26/04. Breeders: Sandra Ilmanen & Gary Ilmanen. By: CH Saga's Smooth Talker – CH Saga's Drama Queen. Welsh Springer Spaniel. Owner: Lisa Sinke, 9738 Gorsline Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49018

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A36. CH CT Keswicke Hi Plains Rendezvous VCD1 RAE MX MXB MXJ OF. SR42162301. Bitch. 10/17/06. Breeders: Laurin Howard & Suzanne T Mathis. By: CH Briarton Catch Me If You Can VCD1 RAE OAJ AXP AJP – CH Keswicke Xhilaration. English Springer Spaniel. Owners: Jean G. Hilbig & Laurin Howard, 12000 W. 76th Ave., Arvada, CO 80005

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A26. CT MACH4 Hare-Raiser Thousand Acre Plans VCD3 RN MXC MJB2 XF CAA. HP26097204. Dog. 4/15/07. Breeders: Jan Weiher & Don Neiffer. By: Bedlam Madhatter – CH MACH Echo Run Hoot-N-Holler MXS MJS. Beagle. Owner: Diane Dittrich, 3182 Bluff Rd., Marietta, GA 30062

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A27. CT Foxshire Intuition Double Trouble VCD3 RE. DN19484304. Bitch. 8/27/07. Breeder: Sarah A Kittner. By: Anwyl Winds O Change – CH Busy B's Mie's Luck Of The Irish. Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Owner: Judy Kinney, 1293 Hayes Dr., Knoxville, IA 50138

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A28. CT Timline Hunkaburninluv In Vegas VCD1 GN RE NAJ THD. TR38754402. Dog. 4/17/05. Breeder: Connie Timmerman. By: CH Timbearcreek All Shook Up CDX BN RE – CH Timline New Yorker CD RN. Minature Pinscher. Owner: Caitlyn Owens, 508 2nd Ave., Luther, IA 50152

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A29. CT Royal Chapeau SH. SR34820003. Bitch. 5/21/06. Breeder: Marjorie A. Schultz. By: Gannowfell Samba MH – Denton Dotti TD OA OAJ NJP. English Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Marjorie A. Schultz, 2603 Ruth St., Saint Paul, MN 55117

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A30. CT Tulgeywood's Man In Black. SR57741505. Dog. 7/22/09. Breeders: Joan McInnis & Adam McInnis. By: CH Delby's Anchor Steam JH – Tulgeywoods Will-O-The-Wisp. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Richard Olsen & Beverley Olsen, 3404 Mount Vernon Ave., Brookhaven, PA 19015

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A31. CH CT MACH Blue Moon My Sweet Hemi RA JH MXS MJG NAP NJP OF. SR17081003. Dog. 4/4/04. Breeders: Cortney Oliver & Helyne E Medeiros. By: CH Brasswinds Ego Trip – CH Graecroft Seasyde Blue Moon VCD2. English Cocker. Owners: Karen Schwager & Cortney Oliver, 670 Steven Dr., Lasalle, ON Canada N9J-3C2

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A32. CH CT Mojusta's Challenge Of Churchil. HP31744901. Dog. 8/23/08. Breeders: Mary Ginter, Anthony Ginter & Michele M. McKinney. By: GCH CH ChurchilsI'llTakeTheChallenge – CH Churchils Moonbell Treasure TD. Bloodhound. Owners: Mary Ginter, Anthony Ginter & Michele M. McKinney, 891 Red Fern Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718

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A33. CT Rush Lake's Yahtzee VCD1 CDX RE JH NAP NJP OF. SR21527501. Dog. 8/30/04. Breeder: Cynthia Nauer. By: CH Hollidaze Postmaster – CT Blkoakrushlklicoricetwizzler VCD2 RE JH MX MXB MXJ MJB OAP OJP OF. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Cynthia Nauer & Penny Kurz, 1712 Hawthorn Rd., Marengo, IL 60152

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A34. CT Harmony Crosby Stills & Nash OA OAJ AXP AJP. SN84210603. Dog. 6/1/01. Breeder: Carol Stinson.By: CH Valu-Tru Sammy D. Junior – CH Harmony's Summer Suprise AX MXJ. Cocker Spaniel. Owners: Melinda Giles & Jeff Shaver, 22103 Elsinore Dr., Katy, TX 77450

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A35. CH CT Saga's Talented Miss Ripley VCD3 GO VER RA SH MX MXJ MJB OAP AJP NF. SR20103101. Bitch. 4/26/04. Breeders: Sandra Ilmanen & Gary Ilmanen. By: CH Saga's Smooth Talker – CH Saga's Drama Queen. Welsh Springer Spaniel. Owner: Lisa Sinke, 9738 Gorsline Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49018

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A36. CH CT Keswicke Hi Plains Rendezvous VCD1 RAE MX MXB MXJ OF. SR42162301. Bitch. 10/17/06. Breeders: Laurin Howard & Suzanne T Mathis. By: CH Briarton Catch Me If You Can VCD1 RAE OAJ AXP AJP – CH Keswicke Xhilaration. English Springer Spaniel. Owners: Jean G. Hilbig & Laurin Howard, 12000 W. 76th Ave., Arvada, CO 80005

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A37. CT MACH2 Granite's Fly Like The Wind VCD2 RE MXG MJB2 MXF MFB T2B. DN03294201. Bitch. 4/17/03. Breeder: Donna M. Highstreet. By: NT Connected Lucky Legends HSAs – Roanoak's Prairie Star TDX. Australian Shepherd. Owner: Karen Nenow, 5012 NW 87th St., Kansas City, MO 64154

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A38. FC AFC CT Broad Reach Devil Made Me Doit. SN92532007. Bitch. 10/3/02. Breeders: Milly B Welsh & Charles L Hayden. By: FC Running With The Devil – Coppertop's Sunday Annie CD MH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Jeff Telander & Allen F. Voshell Jr., 800 Lakeview Rd., Durham, NC 27712

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A39. CT Ike Von Der Neuen Welt RE THD CGC. DN17564404. Dog. 3/23/07. Breeder: Herbert Preiser. By: Fabian Vom Mittelwest – Serra Von Der Neuen Welt. German Shepherd. Owners: Gregory R. Hayward & Louisa Hayward, 810 Redwood Ln., Glenview, IL 60025

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A40. GCH CH CT Killara's Here Comes The Sun VCD2 GN RE SH MX MXB MXJ XF. SR39732108. Bitch. 1/4/07. Breeder: Karen M. Balinski. By: CH Breezy Hollow Brigadoon SH – CH Catera's Simply Irresistible VCD2 RE TDX MH AJP NFP. Field Spaniel. Owner: Karen M. Balinski, 7037 Archway Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341

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A41. CH CT Bitterblue's Windward Tiller RN MX AXJ NAP NJP. SN80111007. Bitch. 1/14/01. Breeder: Lynn G. Finney. By: CH Northaven's Jack Of Hearts – CH Bitterblue's Hail Mary. Field Spaniel. Owner: Michael Roehrs & Joanne Roehrs, 20737 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, OH 43402

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A42. CT J-Mar Watch Out For Sadie RN AX MXJ NF. SR45176902. Bitch. 9/3/07. Breeder: Marjorie A. Schultz. By: Gannowfell Samba MH – Denton Dotti TD OA OAJ NJP. English Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Sue Cousart, 1232 S. Peace Haven Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012

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A43. CT Gi-Ki's Go Long Elijah VCD2 RE NA NAJ AXP MJP. SR40233301. Dog. 1/26/07. Breeders: Jan Whitaker, Melody Weil & Barbara L Rollins. By: CH Gi-Ki's G'Wait Sock It To Em CD RN JH – CH Afire's Burning Love. Golden Retriever. Owner: Rhonda Holzhauer, 867 Brimstone Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177

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A44. CH CT Sandstorm's A Lady Of The Lake. SR29154901. Bitch. 5/5/05. Breeder: Sandra L. Hoesel. By: CH Seabreeze Colsidex Windy Cliff TD – CH Arnstadt Silvershot Arrieta TD MH. Weimaraner. Owners: Sandra L. Hoesel & Craig W. Schrameyer, N3307 Rock Rd., Cascade, WI 53011

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A45. CT Motifs Experiment 626 VCD2 AX. NP08514404. Dog. 1/2/05. Breeders: Suzanne Shiloh & Richard Shiloh. By: CH Oui's Victor Victorious RN – CH Buena Vista's Royalty Selena. Boston Terrier. Owners: Nicole Kurz & Bradley J. Kurz, 350 E. 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148

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A37. CT MACH2 Granite's Fly Like The Wind VCD2 RE MXG MJB2 MXF MFB T2B. DN03294201. Bitch. 4/17/03. Breeder: Donna M. Highstreet. By: NT Connected Lucky Legends HSAs – Roanoak's Prairie Star TDX. Australian Shepherd. Owner: Karen Nenow, 5012 NW 87th St., Kansas City, MO 64154

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A38. FC AFC CT Broad Reach Devil Made Me Doit. SN92532007. Bitch. 10/3/02. Breeders: Milly B Welsh & Charles L Hayden. By: FC Running With The Devil – Coppertop's Sunday Annie CD MH. Labrador Retriever. Owners: Jeff Telander & Allen F. Voshell Jr., 800 Lakeview Rd., Durham, NC 27712

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A39. CT Ike Von Der Neuen Welt RE THD CGC. DN17564404. Dog. 3/23/07. Breeder: Herbert Preiser. By: Fabian Vom Mittelwest – Serra Von Der Neuen Welt. German Shepherd. Owners: Gregory R. Hayward & Louisa Hayward, 810 Redwood Ln., Glenview, IL 60025

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A40. GCH CH CT Killara's Here Comes The Sun VCD2 GN RE SH MX MXB MXJ XF. SR39732108. Bitch. 1/4/07. Breeder: Karen M. Balinski. By: CH Breezy Hollow Brigadoon SH – CH Catera's Simply Irresistible VCD2 RE TDX MH AJP NFP. Field Spaniel. Owner: Karen M. Balinski, 7037 Archway Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341

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A41. CH CT Bitterblue's Windward Tiller RN MX AXJ NAP NJP. SN80111007. Bitch. 1/14/01. Breeder: Lynn G. Finney. By: CH Northaven's Jack Of Hearts – CH Bitterblue's Hail Mary. Field Spaniel. Owner: Michael Roehrs & Joanne Roehrs, 20737 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, OH 43402

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A42. CT J-Mar Watch Out For Sadie RN AX MXJ NF. SR45176902. Bitch. 9/3/07. Breeder: Marjorie A. Schultz. By: Gannowfell Samba MH – Denton Dotti TD OA OAJ NJP. English Cocker Spaniel. Owner: Sue Cousart, 1232 S. Peace Haven Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012

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A43. CT Gi-Ki's Go Long Elijah VCD2 RE NA NAJ AXP MJP. SR40233301. Dog. 1/26/07. Breeders: Jan Whitaker, Melody Weil & Barbara L Rollins. By: CH Gi-Ki's G'Wait Sock It To Em CD RN JH – CH Afire's Burning Love. Golden Retriever. Owner: Rhonda Holzhauer, 867 Brimstone Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177

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A44. CH CT Sandstorm's A Lady Of The Lake. SR29154901. Bitch. 5/5/05. Breeder: Sandra L. Hoesel. By: CH Seabreeze Colsidex Windy Cliff TD – CH Arnstadt Silvershot Arrieta TD MH. Weimaraner. Owners: Sandra L. Hoesel & Craig W. Schrameyer, N3307 Rock Rd., Cascade, WI 53011

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A45. CT Motifs Experiment 626 VCD2 AX. NP08514404. Dog. 1/2/05. Breeders: Suzanne Shiloh & Richard Shiloh. By: CH Oui's Victor Victorious RN – CH Buena Vista's Royalty Selena. Boston Terrier. Owners: Nicole Kurz & Bradley J. Kurz, 350 E. 22nd Street, Lombard, IL 60148

SCOTT & JANE CRAIG CT ROIRDAN'S MAGIC BREW VCD1 RE AX MXJ MJB

“BREWSTER”

Thirty years ago, I was introduced to tracking with our first beagle, mentored by a tracking teacher who had learned from Wilson Davis. Four beagles and two Weimaraners later, I am convinced that there is no greater joy than following behind a tracking dog. My Florida tracking groups have provided lifelong friends and many adventures. I’ve had some lovely tracking dogs, but Brewster was the dog I was waiting for. He’s a consistent, enthusiastic tracker with a quick intelligence that is a delight to train. After reading a newspaper article about police bloodhounds being

trained with a tracklayer wearing wet socks, we tried that technique for VST with great success (even if we did worry the park police when they watched me wandering through a parking lot while wetting my socks with a water bottle). At age five, Brewster was the third beagle to earn the CT title. Team Brewster always has a good time in whatever venue we’re working and I thank him for letting me reach a lifetime goal.

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BEVERLY KRIEWALD CT MACH BAR-BAX'S SPRING'S SURPRISE GIFT

MX MXB MJS XF

“SPRING”

Spring has been a very focused tracker, right from the start. He progressed quickly in his training and accepted each challenge. Whenmy tracklayer and I fell and slid down a snowy hill while tracking, knocking Spring off his feet, he got up and continued to track, leaving us laughing at the bottom of the hill. The deer standing in the field, the geese refusing to move off his track by the lake, the car stopping

2 feet shy of his end article as he approached it, or the sprinklers turning on in the middle of VST training tracks never distracted him. We arrived early to agility trials to lay tracks and ran tracks between agility runs. It was all worth it.

Spring earned his TD in Lexington, KY on his first attempt Feb 2009, TDX in Nashville, TN on his first attempt Feb 2010, and his VST at the Field Spaniel Club of America test Sept 2011 on his 3rd attempt. This made Spring the second cocker spaniel to earn a Champion Tracker title. Most recently, August 3, 2013, Spring completed his Master Agility Champion title in Murfreesboro, TN.

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DONNA DEAL CT ARROW BN RAE MX MXG MXJ MJB XF

”ARROW”

I was looking for a family pet, not a new way of life, when I adopted Arrow from a shelter almost ten years ago, but Arrow had different plans! I had never owned a dog before, and I soon realized I was going to need extensive training in order to keep a young border collie happy. He breezed through beginner obedience, we moved on to agility, rally and herding, and he certified as a therapy dog. Once I had seen firsthand the incredible intelligence, activity level and work ethic of border collies, I fully appreciated why they often run into difficulties living in a typical “pet” home. I began volunteering for Glen Highland Farm, border collie rescue, and as an intake coordinator, I have evaluated, transported or fostered many hundreds of dogs in the past eight years.

Arrow's interest in tracking arose out of playing hide-and-seek with my son Nicholas, who was then a boy of five. Arrow understood the task in minutes, and there was no better reward than finding his favorite boy! To this day, tracking remains Arrow's greatest joy, and he screams with excitement when he sees his harness. Heartfelt thanks to the many trainers and training partners we have had along our journey to CT – you have enriched our lives immeasurably. And many thanks to Arrow, the best partner a person could ever have – dear Arrow, I'd follow you anywhere.

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SCOTT & JANE CRAIG CT ROIRDAN'S MAGIC BREW VCD1 RE AX MXJ MJB

“BREWSTER”

Thirty years ago, I was introduced to tracking with our first beagle, mentored by a tracking teacher who had learned from Wilson Davis. Four beagles and two Weimaraners later, I am convinced that there is no greater joy than following behind a tracking dog. My Florida tracking groups have provided lifelong friends and many adventures. I’ve had some lovely tracking dogs, but Brewster was the dog I was waiting for. He’s a consistent, enthusiastic tracker with a quick intelligence that is a delight to train. After reading a newspaper article about police bloodhounds being

trained with a tracklayer wearing wet socks, we tried that technique for VST with great success (even if we did worry the park police when they watched me wandering through a parking lot while wetting my socks with a water bottle). At age five, Brewster was the third beagle to earn the CT title. Team Brewster always has a good time in whatever venue we’re working and I thank him for letting me reach a lifetime goal.

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BEVERLY KRIEWALD CT MACH BAR-BAX'S SPRING'S SURPRISE GIFT

MX MXB MJS XF

“SPRING”

Spring has been a very focused tracker, right from the start. He progressed quickly in his training and accepted each challenge. Whenmy tracklayer and I fell and slid down a snowy hill while tracking, knocking Spring off his feet, he got up and continued to track, leaving us laughing at the bottom of the hill. The deer standing in the field, the geese refusing to move off his track by the lake, the car stopping

2 feet shy of his end article as he approached it, or the sprinklers turning on in the middle of VST training tracks never distracted him. We arrived early to agility trials to lay tracks and ran tracks between agility runs. It was all worth it.

Spring earned his TD in Lexington, KY on his first attempt Feb 2009, TDX in Nashville, TN on his first attempt Feb 2010, and his VST at the Field Spaniel Club of America test Sept 2011 on his 3rd attempt. This made Spring the second cocker spaniel to earn a Champion Tracker title. Most recently, August 3, 2013, Spring completed his Master Agility Champion title in Murfreesboro, TN.

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DONNA DEAL CT ARROW BN RAE MX MXG MXJ MJB XF

”ARROW”

I was looking for a family pet, not a new way of life, when I adopted Arrow from a shelter almost ten years ago, but Arrow had different plans! I had never owned a dog before, and I soon realized I was going to need extensive training in order to keep a young border collie happy. He breezed through beginner obedience, we moved on to agility, rally and herding, and he certified as a therapy dog. Once I had seen firsthand the incredible intelligence, activity level and work ethic of border collies, I fully appreciated why they often run into difficulties living in a typical “pet” home. I began volunteering for Glen Highland Farm, border collie rescue, and as an intake coordinator, I have evaluated, transported or fostered many hundreds of dogs in the past eight years.

Arrow's interest in tracking arose out of playing hide-and-seek with my son Nicholas, who was then a boy of five. Arrow understood the task in minutes, and there was no better reward than finding his favorite boy! To this day, tracking remains Arrow's greatest joy, and he screams with excitement when he sees his harness. Heartfelt thanks to the many trainers and training partners we have had along our journey to CT – you have enriched our lives immeasurably. And many thanks to Arrow, the best partner a person could ever have – dear Arrow, I'd follow you anywhere.

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JUDY KINNEY CT FOXSHIRE INTUITION DOUBLE TROUBLE VCD3 RE

“STEVIE”

CT Foxshire Intuition Double Trouble VCD3, RE was 4 yrs old when she passed her VST at the DMOTC VST event Oct. 11, 2011. I began to track with her the day I bought her home from breeder Sarah Kittner and Stevie was wonderful. She loved tracking and even now when I'm having trouble in another venue I will track with her to relieve stress and make her feel good about a job well done. In 2011 she passed 2 TDX's in late winter and her VST in the fall. She is a lovely dog in work ethic, temperament, and structure.

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ELLEN LASH OTCH CT SASSER’S ALL THAT JAZZ VCD2 UDX5 AXJ OM6 RN

“JAZZ”

Jazz, my Labrador Retriever, passed the VST test on 9/16/2012 at the Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club’s test. Jazz finished her OTCH in August 2011 and after that I wanted to seriously go back to tracking. I believe she is the first Labrador Retriever to obtain the combination of OTCH and CT titles. We were very fortunate to get in to the first test we entered and then we passed on our first attempt! The tracking conditions were perfect in my mind. The temperature was in the mid-60s and it was cloudy. We completed the track in 11 minutes. I had intended to stay in close behind her, but she was moving so fast and confident that a lot of the time I was back 20 feet just hanging on. I truly love obedience however; the rush of emotion when she found that final article was just incredible. In January of this year we started playing in agility. She is an incredible best friend and loves to do everything.

WAYNE & DEBORAH GRANQUIST CT WINDRUSH ELEGANT BEAR VCD2 RE NA NAJ AXP

“ELLIE”

Ellie is my Novice A dog. I knew nothing about dog training until she was two when a friend suggested agility for fun. This led to obedience, rally, and fieldwork. We started competing when she was 4 and we were hooked.

Then we discovered tracking, and I immediately knew that I wanted to train for a CT – a big challenge. The title was the goal but it was not the ends. It was a means for us to learn something new and do something we both really enjoyed. In the process, it deepened my relationship with this wonderful dog. I came to appreciate her for her quirky ways and special talents; her focus and perseverance. She always rose to the challenge. No problem was too big for her. She analyzed and patiently plowed through. Ellie earned her TD at 4 1/2, her TDX at 5 ½ and her CT at 8 ½.

Ellie is now 11 ½, and, although she has slowed down a bit, when I get out the tracking harness, she comes to life and acts like a two-year old --whining at the door as I go out to lay her track. Except during the winter, we still track 2-3 times a week. For her 11th birthday we entered a TD test in Vermont and she got her second TD in 5 minutes – 2 minutes faster than the first time! And the judges said she was a joy to watch.

Ellie is incredible and I am so grateful to her for taking me on this journey and for each day we have together. I am also grateful to my trainer and all those friends who were there to support us on this adventure.

I gotta stop now and run that track! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

JUDY KINNEY CT FOXSHIRE INTUITION DOUBLE TROUBLE VCD3 RE

“STEVIE”

CT Foxshire Intuition Double Trouble VCD3, RE was 4 yrs old when she passed her VST at the DMOTC VST event Oct. 11, 2011. I began to track with her the day I bought her home from breeder Sarah Kittner and Stevie was wonderful. She loved tracking and even now when I'm having trouble in another venue I will track with her to relieve stress and make her feel good about a job well done. In 2011 she passed 2 TDX's in late winter and her VST in the fall. She is a lovely dog in work ethic, temperament, and structure.

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ELLEN LASH OTCH CT SASSER’S ALL THAT JAZZ VCD2 UDX5 AXJ OM6 RN

“JAZZ”

Jazz, my Labrador Retriever, passed the VST test on 9/16/2012 at the Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club’s test. Jazz finished her OTCH in August 2011 and after that I wanted to seriously go back to tracking. I believe she is the first Labrador Retriever to obtain the combination of OTCH and CT titles. We were very fortunate to get in to the first test we entered and then we passed on our first attempt! The tracking conditions were perfect in my mind. The temperature was in the mid-60s and it was cloudy. We completed the track in 11 minutes. I had intended to stay in close behind her, but she was moving so fast and confident that a lot of the time I was back 20 feet just hanging on. I truly love obedience however; the rush of emotion when she found that final article was just incredible. In January of this year we started playing in agility. She is an incredible best friend and loves to do everything.

WAYNE & DEBORAH GRANQUIST CT WINDRUSH ELEGANT BEAR VCD2 RE NA NAJ AXP

“ELLIE”

Ellie is my Novice A dog. I knew nothing about dog training until she was two when a friend suggested agility for fun. This led to obedience, rally, and fieldwork. We started competing when she was 4 and we were hooked.

Then we discovered tracking, and I immediately knew that I wanted to train for a CT – a big challenge. The title was the goal but it was not the ends. It was a means for us to learn something new and do something we both really enjoyed. In the process, it deepened my relationship with this wonderful dog. I came to appreciate her for her quirky ways and special talents; her focus and perseverance. She always rose to the challenge. No problem was too big for her. She analyzed and patiently plowed through. Ellie earned her TD at 4 1/2, her TDX at 5 ½ and her CT at 8 ½.

Ellie is now 11 ½, and, although she has slowed down a bit, when I get out the tracking harness, she comes to life and acts like a two-year old --whining at the door as I go out to lay her track. Except during the winter, we still track 2-3 times a week. For her 11th birthday we entered a TD test in Vermont and she got her second TD in 5 minutes – 2 minutes faster than the first time! And the judges said she was a joy to watch.

Ellie is incredible and I am so grateful to her for taking me on this journey and for each day we have together. I am also grateful to my trainer and all those friends who were there to support us on this adventure.

I gotta stop now and run that track! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

GERIANNE DARNELL CH CT OTCH HC MACH VCCH OUTBURST CHASING BUTTERFLIES

UDX RAE TDX VST HXAsd HIBd HSBs MX NAP MXJ OJP

“RIVA”

Riva has been a busy girl during her long and happy life. She earned her first title, TD, at the age of 8 months. She earned her VST at the age of almost thirteen years, to become a Champion Tracker. This last title made Riva a Quintuple Champion. The twelve years in between Riva’s TD and

her VST were full of excitement, thrills, and a whole lot of fun. Riva is a conformation champion, an agility champion, a herding champion, an obedience champion, and a tracking champion. She is a multiple High in Trial dog in both obedience and herding, and she is one of the few dogs to be awarded the “Versatile Champion” title by both the Border Collie Society of America and the American Kennel Club. She was the first Border Collie to earn the VCCH. But, more importantly, Riva is a loved and cherished pet. She is rarely more than ten feet away from my side. Together we have spent thousands of hours training and competing, but our favorite thing to do together is just hang out and go for walks. Riva is my best girlfriend, and I thank my lucky stars that I have had her in my life.

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ANN MARIE MACKAY CT AVONLEA BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW PT NA

“BETCHA”

Owner-breeder-handled, Betcha continues to delight us. We hope to have another chance at the NTI!

JEAN G. HILBIG & LAURIN HOWARD CH CT KESWICKE HI PLAINS RENDEZVOUS

VCD1 RAE MX MXB MXJ OF “CEILIDH”

Ceilidh earned her Champion Tracker title a week before her third birthday. By then she already had a CD, an RA, OA and AXJ agility titles and was a finished Breed Champion. Ceilidh is my second of three Champion Trackers, all English Springer Spaniels. This girl is a dream that came true for me. At six years old, she is still working on Agility titles. But her greatest achievement is being a faithful and dedicated companion to me and my husband. She is always ready to go for a ride or a walk. She loves to travel with us. Her favorite place in the motor home is on the back of the sofa, looking out the window or watching what we are doing. She is never far away.

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GINA DEALMEIDA CH CT NORDIKES NOTHING BUT THE BEST CD RE

“TORO”

TORO and I started tracking when he was only 5 months old. He loved being out in the fields from the very beginning. He achieved his TD at 1 year old on his first try. His TDX came quickly there after because it was his favorite thing to do - get wet & dirty. TORO has also achieved his Canadian TD & TDX as well as his ASCA TD & TDX. He then achieved his VST/CT title with minimal effort. Our next adventure will be TDU. TORO has since gone on to Schutzhund tracking & completed his FH title in 2012.

GERIANNE DARNELL CH CT OTCH HC MACH VCCH OUTBURST CHASING BUTTERFLIES

UDX RAE TDX VST HXAsd HIBd HSBs MX NAP MXJ OJP

“RIVA”

Riva has been a busy girl during her long and happy life. She earned her first title, TD, at the age of 8 months. She earned her VST at the age of almost thirteen years, to become a Champion Tracker. This last title made Riva a Quintuple Champion. The twelve years in between Riva’s TD and

her VST were full of excitement, thrills, and a whole lot of fun. Riva is a conformation champion, an agility champion, a herding champion, an obedience champion, and a tracking champion. She is a multiple High in Trial dog in both obedience and herding, and she is one of the few dogs to be awarded the “Versatile Champion” title by both the Border Collie Society of America and the American Kennel Club. She was the first Border Collie to earn the VCCH. But, more importantly, Riva is a loved and cherished pet. She is rarely more than ten feet away from my side. Together we have spent thousands of hours training and competing, but our favorite thing to do together is just hang out and go for walks. Riva is my best girlfriend, and I thank my lucky stars that I have had her in my life.

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ANN MARIE MACKAY CT AVONLEA BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW PT NA

“BETCHA”

Owner-breeder-handled, Betcha continues to delight us. We hope to have another chance at the NTI!

JEAN G. HILBIG & LAURIN HOWARD CH CT KESWICKE HI PLAINS RENDEZVOUS

VCD1 RAE MX MXB MXJ OF “CEILIDH”

Ceilidh earned her Champion Tracker title a week before her third birthday. By then she already had a CD, an RA, OA and AXJ agility titles and was a finished Breed Champion. Ceilidh is my second of three Champion Trackers, all English Springer Spaniels. This girl is a dream that came true for me. At six years old, she is still working on Agility titles. But her greatest achievement is being a faithful and dedicated companion to me and my husband. She is always ready to go for a ride or a walk. She loves to travel with us. Her favorite place in the motor home is on the back of the sofa, looking out the window or watching what we are doing. She is never far away.

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GINA DEALMEIDA CH CT NORDIKES NOTHING BUT THE BEST CD RE

“TORO”

TORO and I started tracking when he was only 5 months old. He loved being out in the fields from the very beginning. He achieved his TD at 1 year old on his first try. His TDX came quickly there after because it was his favorite thing to do - get wet & dirty. TORO has also achieved his Canadian TD & TDX as well as his ASCA TD & TDX. He then achieved his VST/CT title with minimal effort. Our next adventure will be TDU. TORO has since gone on to Schutzhund tracking & completed his FH title in 2012.

His breeder, Norma Dikeman, is so pleased to have him as her 1st Champion Tracker in all the many years she has been an ambassador for the breed. TORO is also my first CT dog as well, but, I'm looking forward to the next generation for his son to follow in his fathers "footsteps". I'm so proud to have been blessed with this Nordike dog. TORO is an amazing animal & a wonderful representative of what a working Rottweiler can achieve. Dogs teach us so much & I'm the first one to say, "I'm ready to keep on learning"

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JEFF TELANDER & ALLEN F. VOSHELL JR. FC AFC CT BROAD REACH DEVIL MADE ME DOIT

“SINNER”

Sinner spent the first seven years of her life as a Retriever Field Trial competitor, becoming a Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion. Unfortunately, until her career was ended by a forelimb injury. After surgery and rehab, Sinner needed a job so we jumped into tracking. Sinner loves to work and displayed the same enthusiasm for tracking as she did for field work. We trained diligently 3-4 times per week and Sinner earned her CT in two years.

I am grateful to the sport of tracking for providing Sinner with a second career that her body could handle while allowing us to continue to train together.

The training and competitions that led to Sinner's three championship titles also introduced us to wonderful and dear friends that have encouraged and supported us along the way. Special thanks to my wife Jodi for being our main supporter and driver while watching for bad guys as I plotted tracks in deserted shopping centers and business parks in the middle of the night so we could train in Summer.

Most of all I am thankful that my dear friends Martha Lee and Buddy Voshell gave Sinner to me to train and love.

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DEBORAH ABBOTT CT GAYLAN'S WILD GOOSE CHASE BN RN JH AX MXJ OF

“PAGE”

Page is an amazing working dog, training and excelling in tracking, field, agility and obedience. She is everything I asked for, and I cannot thank Gayle Watkins and Lise Pratt enough for breeding this special girl and allowing me to take her home.

Page certified at 19 weeks, showing the problem solving abilities of an adult dog. She passed her TD at 8 months, and three weeks later passed her TDX. She passed her VST at 19 months. Page has passed every tracking test on the first try. She even rewarded me with perfect article indications in every test – something she rarely bothered to do in training. Page loves to work, and she will not give up on her task. She is an incredibly special dog, and I’m honored she wants to work with me.

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CT JULOT LE FLAIR GIAIA KUYMAL SAR-W KAYE & CLARENCE HALL

“JULOT”

It takes a village to create a mission ready trailing dog—which Julot has been for the California Rescue Dog Association the past seven years. He has found more than 150 subjects in training. That isn’t so necessary for AKC tracking, since the dog identifies articles rather than a human being. Some renowned tracking trainers have stressed to me the importance of working the dog on tracks the exact same age every day and to know exactly where the track goes. Well, when you are working a mission ready trailing dog that is

His breeder, Norma Dikeman, is so pleased to have him as her 1st Champion Tracker in all the many years she has been an ambassador for the breed. TORO is also my first CT dog as well, but, I'm looking forward to the next generation for his son to follow in his fathers "footsteps". I'm so proud to have been blessed with this Nordike dog. TORO is an amazing animal & a wonderful representative of what a working Rottweiler can achieve. Dogs teach us so much & I'm the first one to say, "I'm ready to keep on learning"

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JEFF TELANDER & ALLEN F. VOSHELL JR. FC AFC CT BROAD REACH DEVIL MADE ME DOIT

“SINNER”

Sinner spent the first seven years of her life as a Retriever Field Trial competitor, becoming a Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion. Unfortunately, until her career was ended by a forelimb injury. After surgery and rehab, Sinner needed a job so we jumped into tracking. Sinner loves to work and displayed the same enthusiasm for tracking as she did for field work. We trained diligently 3-4 times per week and Sinner earned her CT in two years.

I am grateful to the sport of tracking for providing Sinner with a second career that her body could handle while allowing us to continue to train together.

The training and competitions that led to Sinner's three championship titles also introduced us to wonderful and dear friends that have encouraged and supported us along the way. Special thanks to my wife Jodi for being our main supporter and driver while watching for bad guys as I plotted tracks in deserted shopping centers and business parks in the middle of the night so we could train in Summer.

Most of all I am thankful that my dear friends Martha Lee and Buddy Voshell gave Sinner to me to train and love.

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DEBORAH ABBOTT CT GAYLAN'S WILD GOOSE CHASE BN RN JH AX MXJ OF

“PAGE”

Page is an amazing working dog, training and excelling in tracking, field, agility and obedience. She is everything I asked for, and I cannot thank Gayle Watkins and Lise Pratt enough for breeding this special girl and allowing me to take her home.

Page certified at 19 weeks, showing the problem solving abilities of an adult dog. She passed her TD at 8 months, and three weeks later passed her TDX. She passed her VST at 19 months. Page has passed every tracking test on the first try. She even rewarded me with perfect article indications in every test – something she rarely bothered to do in training. Page loves to work, and she will not give up on her task. She is an incredibly special dog, and I’m honored she wants to work with me.

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CT JULOT LE FLAIR GIAIA KUYMAL SAR-W KAYE & CLARENCE HALL

“JULOT”

It takes a village to create a mission ready trailing dog—which Julot has been for the California Rescue Dog Association the past seven years. He has found more than 150 subjects in training. That isn’t so necessary for AKC tracking, since the dog identifies articles rather than a human being. Some renowned tracking trainers have stressed to me the importance of working the dog on tracks the exact same age every day and to know exactly where the track goes. Well, when you are working a mission ready trailing dog that is

absolutely not possible. People we search for have been missing various times from a few hours to nine days. And we don’t know where they have walked (driven, biked, waded, swum, etc.) Julot has always had to go back and forth between the 28 searches for missing people and training tracks. Over time, Julot has developed the confidence and motivation to tackle just about any scent discrimination problem.

For relaxation Julot and I play with free style. He loves to prance for music.

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PETER FRYKMAN & CATHERINE O'BRIEN CT WORKMOOR'S HOPEFUL LUCY BN RE JH AX AXJ OF

“LUCY”

Lucy was rescued from the Medfield Animal Shelter eight years ago. My wife Kate O'Brien and I get to train and compete with Lucy in tracking, rally, field, obedience, agility, and freestyle in multiple registries. Lucy is a learning machine and constantly challenges us and makes us smile. In 2011 she won "The Challenge", an award for the most versatile lab at the Labrador Retriever National Specialty.

Spinal surgery has slowed her down a beat, but tracking is something that she can still do at a high level. Our adventures with tracking have built a tremendous relationship between us. I am so lucky to get to work with Lucy.

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KAREN SCHWAGER & COURTNEY OLIVER CH CT MACH BLUE MOON MY SWEET HEMI

RA JH MXS MJG NAP NJP OF

“HEMI”

I am honored to be invited to the 2013 National Tracking Invitational with Hemi, my male English Cocker Spaniel bred by Cortney Oliver and Helyne E. Madeiros. I had the luxury of gaining tracking and

handling experience from my first Champion Tracker, Shadow, also a male English Cocker Spaniel, enabling Hemi to become my second Champion Tracker. Hemi loves to work and his desire to please makes him a great team partner in any activity, tracking, hunt training, conformation, agility, obedience, and rally. He earned his VST at the Buckeye Tracking Club test in Chardon, Ohio the fall of 2011 under judges Beth Walker and Linda Baschnagel. Hemi was challenged by a very windy day but managed to solve the scent scenarios presented. The last article was missing but Hemi briefly indicated the rock that had been used to hold it down by the track layer before continuing on out of the parking lot on track.

I want to wish all the tracking teams good luck!

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VINCENT T. RAMIREZ & JEANNE L. RAMIREZ, D.V.M. CH CT ZERIMARS TROPICAL STORM DANYA RA NA NAJ

“DANYA”

CH CT Zerimar's Tropical Storm Danya and I wish all of the teams exhibiting in the 2013 AKC NTI the very best. Congratulations to all of the tracking teams that entered the NTI and a sincere thank you to the track layers, test workers and judges that gave us all the opportunity to title.

I remain humbled by my Danya's abilities, she came that way, and I realize how fortunate I am to have this pretty Belgian girl. She is very much the boss of me.

A shout out to the man that introduced and implemented VST to create the Champion Tracker title. Thank you John Barnard, I very much enjoy having this additional opportunity to place my hands on my dogs in praise beyond the TD and TDX.

Thank you AKC for showcasing the CT dog.

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absolutely not possible. People we search for have been missing various times from a few hours to nine days. And we don’t know where they have walked (driven, biked, waded, swum, etc.) Julot has always had to go back and forth between the 28 searches for missing people and training tracks. Over time, Julot has developed the confidence and motivation to tackle just about any scent discrimination problem.

For relaxation Julot and I play with free style. He loves to prance for music.

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PETER FRYKMAN & CATHERINE O'BRIEN CT WORKMOOR'S HOPEFUL LUCY BN RE JH AX AXJ OF

“LUCY”

Lucy was rescued from the Medfield Animal Shelter eight years ago. My wife Kate O'Brien and I get to train and compete with Lucy in tracking, rally, field, obedience, agility, and freestyle in multiple registries. Lucy is a learning machine and constantly challenges us and makes us smile. In 2011 she won "The Challenge", an award for the most versatile lab at the Labrador Retriever National Specialty.

Spinal surgery has slowed her down a beat, but tracking is something that she can still do at a high level. Our adventures with tracking have built a tremendous relationship between us. I am so lucky to get to work with Lucy.

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KAREN SCHWAGER & COURTNEY OLIVER CH CT MACH BLUE MOON MY SWEET HEMI

RA JH MXS MJG NAP NJP OF

“HEMI”

I am honored to be invited to the 2013 National Tracking Invitational with Hemi, my male English Cocker Spaniel bred by Cortney Oliver and Helyne E. Madeiros. I had the luxury of gaining tracking and

handling experience from my first Champion Tracker, Shadow, also a male English Cocker Spaniel, enabling Hemi to become my second Champion Tracker. Hemi loves to work and his desire to please makes him a great team partner in any activity, tracking, hunt training, conformation, agility, obedience, and rally. He earned his VST at the Buckeye Tracking Club test in Chardon, Ohio the fall of 2011 under judges Beth Walker and Linda Baschnagel. Hemi was challenged by a very windy day but managed to solve the scent scenarios presented. The last article was missing but Hemi briefly indicated the rock that had been used to hold it down by the track layer before continuing on out of the parking lot on track.

I want to wish all the tracking teams good luck!

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VINCENT T. RAMIREZ & JEANNE L. RAMIREZ, D.V.M. CH CT ZERIMARS TROPICAL STORM DANYA RA NA NAJ

“DANYA”

CH CT Zerimar's Tropical Storm Danya and I wish all of the teams exhibiting in the 2013 AKC NTI the very best. Congratulations to all of the tracking teams that entered the NTI and a sincere thank you to the track layers, test workers and judges that gave us all the opportunity to title.

I remain humbled by my Danya's abilities, she came that way, and I realize how fortunate I am to have this pretty Belgian girl. She is very much the boss of me.

A shout out to the man that introduced and implemented VST to create the Champion Tracker title. Thank you John Barnard, I very much enjoy having this additional opportunity to place my hands on my dogs in praise beyond the TD and TDX.

Thank you AKC for showcasing the CT dog.

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JAMES P. COLANDO & DR. SHIRLEY J. ROBERTSON, M.D. CT COLANDO'S COMPAY SEGUNDO BN RA MX MXJ OF

“COMPAY”

Compay started his tracking career on the first day with me at 7 weeks of age. He certified at 14 weeks, but had a shoulder injury requiring surgery for OCD and couldn't track that fall. He rapidly completed the TD in the spring of 2008, and went on to earn his second TD at the Poodle Club of America's first Tracking

event in 2008. Compay earned his VST in May of 2009, followed by his TDX in September of 2008. Compay earned a second TDX and the 2010 PCA and has also enjoyed tracking in Canada.

Compay earned his CKC TD as a 7 month old puppy prior to his injury. He then went on to earn his UTD on the second try in May of 2008 and his TDX on the first try in Sept of 2008. He is still working on the UTDX and his tracking career got put on hold again in August of 2011 when he drew in for the NTI that year. Unfortunately, he pulled his cranial cruciate ligament and needed a knee reconstruction on the day of the draw and had to remain home for rehabilitation. That backyard injury also ended his agility career.

Compay continues to enjoy tracking and has helped many new tracking people as well by taking them out on a track laid by that person. He continues to train for Canada and he is now enjoying Nosework as well.

This picture of Compay tracking was taken at one of the many PCA tracking events and shows best his deep nose tracking style.

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A. BONNER & MARILYN LASCHINSKI CT ALJAMAR WITCH KRAFT CDX RAE2

“KRAFTY”

CT Aljamar Witch Kraft, aka "the world's worst dog" and "witchy girl", has had a very busy life. She earned her UKC-CH and CDX, added her Canadian CD and her AKC CDX. She has two legs toward her third RAE. Her TD was achieved over high hills in snow up to her chin. Then she met Penny Kurz, a tracking guru, who worked with her and handled her in her TDX track which Krafty ran so quickly that the judges could not keep up. Her VST was earned with Penny in cold pouring rain. In between these accomplishments, Krafty worked for several years as a therapy dog.

Krafty's tracking championship would not have been earned without the persistence, skill and intuitive wisdom of Penny Kurz who recognized Krafty's ability and was able to perfect it so that she became the first fox terrier Champion Tracker. The basis for Krafty's tracking career was laid by Judy Shortino who saw Krafty's potential from the very beginning.

“If I were lost in the rubble of a disaster, this tenacious talented terrier is the dog I would want to come and find me. It was a privilege to work with her.” Penny Kurz.

Our thanks to all who helped.

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JAMES P. COLANDO & DR. SHIRLEY J. ROBERTSON, M.D. CT COLANDO'S COMPAY SEGUNDO BN RA MX MXJ OF

“COMPAY”

Compay started his tracking career on the first day with me at 7 weeks of age. He certified at 14 weeks, but had a shoulder injury requiring surgery for OCD and couldn't track that fall. He rapidly completed the TD in the spring of 2008, and went on to earn his second TD at the Poodle Club of America's first Tracking

event in 2008. Compay earned his VST in May of 2009, followed by his TDX in September of 2008. Compay earned a second TDX and the 2010 PCA and has also enjoyed tracking in Canada.

Compay earned his CKC TD as a 7 month old puppy prior to his injury. He then went on to earn his UTD on the second try in May of 2008 and his TDX on the first try in Sept of 2008. He is still working on the UTDX and his tracking career got put on hold again in August of 2011 when he drew in for the NTI that year. Unfortunately, he pulled his cranial cruciate ligament and needed a knee reconstruction on the day of the draw and had to remain home for rehabilitation. That backyard injury also ended his agility career.

Compay continues to enjoy tracking and has helped many new tracking people as well by taking them out on a track laid by that person. He continues to train for Canada and he is now enjoying Nosework as well.

This picture of Compay tracking was taken at one of the many PCA tracking events and shows best his deep nose tracking style.

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A. BONNER & MARILYN LASCHINSKI CT ALJAMAR WITCH KRAFT CDX RAE2

“KRAFTY”

CT Aljamar Witch Kraft, aka "the world's worst dog" and "witchy girl", has had a very busy life. She earned her UKC-CH and CDX, added her Canadian CD and her AKC CDX. She has two legs toward her third RAE. Her TD was achieved over high hills in snow up to her chin. Then she met Penny Kurz, a tracking guru, who worked with her and handled her in her TDX track which Krafty ran so quickly that the judges could not keep up. Her VST was earned with Penny in cold pouring rain. In between these accomplishments, Krafty worked for several years as a therapy dog.

Krafty's tracking championship would not have been earned without the persistence, skill and intuitive wisdom of Penny Kurz who recognized Krafty's ability and was able to perfect it so that she became the first fox terrier Champion Tracker. The basis for Krafty's tracking career was laid by Judy Shortino who saw Krafty's potential from the very beginning.

“If I were lost in the rubble of a disaster, this tenacious talented terrier is the dog I would want to come and find me. It was a privilege to work with her.” Penny Kurz.

Our thanks to all who helped.

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SUZI COPE & MARLENE MILLER CH CT MACH3 KALLISTA'S SILVER SAILS ALOFT

VCD4 UDX2 VER RAE MXC MJB2 XF T2B

“JIB”

Jib is my first CT dog. He is also my first Tracking dog, Agility dog, Dock dog, Hunt test competitor, Weight pull title holder, Lure courser, and international Agility competitor. He is not my first breed champion or obedience title holder but he is my first Poodle. JIB is thirteen now and he will be a hard act to follow.

I had never tracked, but this Poodle had endless energy and drive with the intelligence and dedication to be successful in any venue. On a Caribbean island with only a soccer field of lawn, I began tracking. Using Judy Adler's wonderful book, The Audible Nose, I found my Poodle understood way more than I did about the game. At home in Texas I found instructor Marge Cook who lead me toward the tests and tracking required for the titles. When JIB earned his VST on Texas soil, we all felt it was a marvelous and rare accomplishment.

Just the thought of following JIB on a track in Kentucky at the nationals is like a dream, and so many have come true for us, that there is no harm in dreaming. I'm wishing all the lucky teams drawn a perfect day, and a hug to each dog.

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RICHARD AND BEVERLEY OLSEN CT TULGEYWOOD'S MAN IN BLACK

“CASH” We did not pick Cash, his breeder (our good friend Joan McInnis) said this one is yours! Cash was 12 weeks old, we took him home and the next week he started his tracking training.

Cash is a once in a life time dog for someone like me who lives to

track. On October 3, 2010 first time out he earned his TD, On November 13th, 2011 at the Lenape Tracking Test in N.J he was the only pass for his TDX.

On July 22, 2012 Cash turned 3 years old and on July 30th, 2012 he went to Maine and passed his VST to become a very young Champion Tracker. I have been tracking dogs since 1991 and he is my first CT and at my age of 75 I am sure he will be my last. There is no greater joy than to work with a wonderful dog like Cash. We are sorry we did not make the draw for this test but we know he would have been awesome. Good Luck to all those who made the draw from Rich, Bev, and CT Cash.

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BETH SCHOFIELD CT BEAU'S LI'L BIRD DAWG VCD1 CDX BN GN RAE OJP CGC

“BIRDIE” Birdie is a very happy 9 ½ year old dog who lights up a room with his enthusiasm. He brings a smile to all of those who meet him, with his funny antics and his constant tail and body wagging.

He received his Championship in tracking in November of 2007. He has participated in AKC obedience, rally &agility, but his favorite sport, by far, is tracking. He honed his tracking skills training for Search and Rescue. He once demonstrated his tracking ability at a seminar and successfully completed a 45 day old track. Not only can he find humans, he is also very good at finding lost pets.

Birdie has been a Hospice Volunteer and a therapy dog. He goes to schools to demonstrate his skills to children and assists his owner in teaching kids about proper safety around dogs as well as caring for them and careers they might explore involving animals.

Last year Birdie embarked on a new career as a model. He was featured on the internet and in catalogs with the new line of GE, slate finished kitchen appliances and washers and dryers.

Birdie is quite the versatile and accomplished dog, but most of all he is the best friend anyone could ever ask for.

SUZI COPE & MARLENE MILLER CH CT MACH3 KALLISTA'S SILVER SAILS ALOFT

VCD4 UDX2 VER RAE MXC MJB2 XF T2B

“JIB”

Jib is my first CT dog. He is also my first Tracking dog, Agility dog, Dock dog, Hunt test competitor, Weight pull title holder, Lure courser, and international Agility competitor. He is not my first breed champion or obedience title holder but he is my first Poodle. JIB is thirteen now and he will be a hard act to follow.

I had never tracked, but this Poodle had endless energy and drive with the intelligence and dedication to be successful in any venue. On a Caribbean island with only a soccer field of lawn, I began tracking. Using Judy Adler's wonderful book, The Audible Nose, I found my Poodle understood way more than I did about the game. At home in Texas I found instructor Marge Cook who lead me toward the tests and tracking required for the titles. When JIB earned his VST on Texas soil, we all felt it was a marvelous and rare accomplishment.

Just the thought of following JIB on a track in Kentucky at the nationals is like a dream, and so many have come true for us, that there is no harm in dreaming. I'm wishing all the lucky teams drawn a perfect day, and a hug to each dog.

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RICHARD AND BEVERLEY OLSEN CT TULGEYWOOD'S MAN IN BLACK

“CASH” We did not pick Cash, his breeder (our good friend Joan McInnis) said this one is yours! Cash was 12 weeks old, we took him home and the next week he started his tracking training.

Cash is a once in a life time dog for someone like me who lives to

track. On October 3, 2010 first time out he earned his TD, On November 13th, 2011 at the Lenape Tracking Test in N.J he was the only pass for his TDX.

On July 22, 2012 Cash turned 3 years old and on July 30th, 2012 he went to Maine and passed his VST to become a very young Champion Tracker. I have been tracking dogs since 1991 and he is my first CT and at my age of 75 I am sure he will be my last. There is no greater joy than to work with a wonderful dog like Cash. We are sorry we did not make the draw for this test but we know he would have been awesome. Good Luck to all those who made the draw from Rich, Bev, and CT Cash.

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BETH SCHOFIELD CT BEAU'S LI'L BIRD DAWG VCD1 CDX BN GN RAE OJP CGC

“BIRDIE” Birdie is a very happy 9 ½ year old dog who lights up a room with his enthusiasm. He brings a smile to all of those who meet him, with his funny antics and his constant tail and body wagging.

He received his Championship in tracking in November of 2007. He has participated in AKC obedience, rally &agility, but his favorite sport, by far, is tracking. He honed his tracking skills training for Search and Rescue. He once demonstrated his tracking ability at a seminar and successfully completed a 45 day old track. Not only can he find humans, he is also very good at finding lost pets.

Birdie has been a Hospice Volunteer and a therapy dog. He goes to schools to demonstrate his skills to children and assists his owner in teaching kids about proper safety around dogs as well as caring for them and careers they might explore involving animals.

Last year Birdie embarked on a new career as a model. He was featured on the internet and in catalogs with the new line of GE, slate finished kitchen appliances and washers and dryers.

Birdie is quite the versatile and accomplished dog, but most of all he is the best friend anyone could ever ask for.

DIANE DITTRICH CT MACH4 HARE-RAISER THOUSAND ACRE PLANS

VCD3 RN MXC MJB2 XF CAA

"TIMBER" Timber's love, enthusiasm, and talent for this game make every track with him a joy and a learning experience. He is my 3rd tracking dog and my first CT. His first puppy track was in my driveway the day I brought him home and we haven't looked back since. He earned his TD at 8 months and his TDX at 2.5 years both on the first try. He was also actively competing in Agility at the time and earned his first MACH not long after at age 3. He earned

his VST when he was 5.

We would like to thank our mentor, Terry McGauley, who was instrumental in our VST success. Her love for her students--both human and canine--and her knowledge of scent are unsurpassed.

We still track when we can and Timber also keeps busy with agility, obedience, lure coursing, and dock diving. I am so grateful for all he has taught me about this sport and the partnership we share.

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NICOLE KURZ & BRADLEY J. KURZ CT MOTIFS EXPERIMENT 626 VCD2 AX

“STITCH” Stitch was named after the alien monster in the Disney movie. CT Motif’s Experiment 626 VCD2 AX lives up to his name. Bostons are very special. Despite the short nose, it took him a lot less time to learn how to follow track than it took me to learn how to handle him. While you could discuss the track with him you best not try to restrict

him. He was in charge! So facilitate I did and the VST he ran was a beautiful thing.

Whatever he does, he is center stage and performances bring cheers and laughter. One obedience judge exclaimed, "Wow, I’ve never seen anything like that!" Stitch had done a perfect drop on recall, then three more drops, a front, and a finish. More importantly, he brings that joy and enthusiasm to all those he visits in his role as therapy dog.

We are so grateful to all those who made it possible for a little Boston terrier to achieve this. Without the support of dedicated volunteers and judges, this sport would cease to exist.

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MARGE SCHULTZ CT ROYAL CHAPEAU SH

“HATTIE”

Hello! Mum is judging an urban tracking test in Canada this weekend so I get to write my own review. He, He! Officially I started tracking when I was 6 weeks old (but I had already been scent tracking my food since I was born). Mum decided I had real tracking potential when I tracked her back to the car from a school ground when I was 11 weeks old.

I got my TD at the English Cocker National Specialty when I was 10 months old. I got my TDX the following year at Rock Cut State Park in Illinois. On my first VST test I had the final article in my mouth when one of the judges blew a whistle that I hadn’t done a moment of truth as originally plotted on a 30 mph windswept parking lot. Hummm….!! Well I went on to prove him wrong in spite of ducks, rabbits, and other distractions on tracks.

I finally earned my VST on a convoluted course that included multiple turns on 300 yards of concrete in a stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. I also have 3 urban tracking titles from tests in Vancouver, Regina, and Thunder Bay

DIANE DITTRICH CT MACH4 HARE-RAISER THOUSAND ACRE PLANS

VCD3 RN MXC MJB2 XF CAA

"TIMBER" Timber's love, enthusiasm, and talent for this game make every track with him a joy and a learning experience. He is my 3rd tracking dog and my first CT. His first puppy track was in my driveway the day I brought him home and we haven't looked back since. He earned his TD at 8 months and his TDX at 2.5 years both on the first try. He was also actively competing in Agility at the time and earned his first MACH not long after at age 3. He earned

his VST when he was 5.

We would like to thank our mentor, Terry McGauley, who was instrumental in our VST success. Her love for her students--both human and canine--and her knowledge of scent are unsurpassed.

We still track when we can and Timber also keeps busy with agility, obedience, lure coursing, and dock diving. I am so grateful for all he has taught me about this sport and the partnership we share.

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NICOLE KURZ & BRADLEY J. KURZ CT MOTIFS EXPERIMENT 626 VCD2 AX

“STITCH” Stitch was named after the alien monster in the Disney movie. CT Motif’s Experiment 626 VCD2 AX lives up to his name. Bostons are very special. Despite the short nose, it took him a lot less time to learn how to follow track than it took me to learn how to handle him. While you could discuss the track with him you best not try to restrict

him. He was in charge! So facilitate I did and the VST he ran was a beautiful thing.

Whatever he does, he is center stage and performances bring cheers and laughter. One obedience judge exclaimed, "Wow, I’ve never seen anything like that!" Stitch had done a perfect drop on recall, then three more drops, a front, and a finish. More importantly, he brings that joy and enthusiasm to all those he visits in his role as therapy dog.

We are so grateful to all those who made it possible for a little Boston terrier to achieve this. Without the support of dedicated volunteers and judges, this sport would cease to exist.

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MARGE SCHULTZ CT ROYAL CHAPEAU SH

“HATTIE”

Hello! Mum is judging an urban tracking test in Canada this weekend so I get to write my own review. He, He! Officially I started tracking when I was 6 weeks old (but I had already been scent tracking my food since I was born). Mum decided I had real tracking potential when I tracked her back to the car from a school ground when I was 11 weeks old.

I got my TD at the English Cocker National Specialty when I was 10 months old. I got my TDX the following year at Rock Cut State Park in Illinois. On my first VST test I had the final article in my mouth when one of the judges blew a whistle that I hadn’t done a moment of truth as originally plotted on a 30 mph windswept parking lot. Hummm….!! Well I went on to prove him wrong in spite of ducks, rabbits, and other distractions on tracks.

I finally earned my VST on a convoluted course that included multiple turns on 300 yards of concrete in a stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. I also have 3 urban tracking titles from tests in Vancouver, Regina, and Thunder Bay

Canada. And I’ve actively competed in UTDX tests in Canada coming within 2 ft. of a hidden final article in one of the tests.

Then my Mum finally let me go hunting!! I love them birds (pigeons, chuckers, pheasants, etc.)!!! I even flushed a pheasant that 5 previous dogs had missed at the 2011 English Cocker Specialty hunt test to earn my Working Dog Excellent title. And I’ve since completed the four legs to earn my Senior Hunter Title. Mum and I also enjoy Freestyle Dancing and agility. I love my Mum. We sure have fun.

(Signed) Hattie Schultz

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CYNTHIA NAUER & PENNY KURZ CT RUSH LAKE'S YAHTZEE VCD1 CDX RE JH NAP NJP OF

“YAHTZEE”

The Sweet “Smell” of Success Yahtzee came to me at five years of age when his amorous antics embarrassed his breeder and owner one too many times. I took him home, got the last leg on his CD. He’s been with me ever since. The big handsome hunk of Labrador is everything a lab should be. Strong and fast like a line-backer on a

retrieve but with a soft mouth and gentle nature. He absolutely will not hurt a live duck. His nose is great and we breezed through the TD and TDX. However, we did struggle a bit with our VST finally passing on our sixth attempt. The day we passed, we almost blew it at a rotten banana. When I told him to “Leave it”, he left the track as well as the banana. Much to the amazement of the judges who gave us the time to work out the problem, we recovered and finished.

Yahtzee’s success is due to all the other dogs who taught me so much about tracking and the entire tracking community. Special thanks to all the volunteers it takes to hold tests and to the judges who take care to plot the tracks.

KAREN SHOEMAKER CT KASEY

“KASEY”

Kasey is an 11 year old Border Collie rescue. Her first owner abandoned her at a church and her second home kept her chained outdoors twenty-four hours a day because they said she was destructive. A veterinarian, with whom I had worked, called and asked if I would consider adopting her. "Yes" was the best answer I had ever given. After trying various performance sports, I introduced her to tracking. She blossomed and has absolutely loved the sport from day one. At each level (TD, TDX, & VST) Tracking Test, she passed on her first attempt and received her title. At her VST Test a person who

had observed her track paid Kasey a wonderful compliment. She said "Kasey was amazing as she sorted through scent and tried to find the missing article". That day will be etched in my memory bank forever. I feel so fortunate to have shared my home with Kasey. I will never have another dog like her in my life. Kasey now had begun training in K-9 Nose Works and had earned her NW1.

Good Luck and Happy Tracking

at the NTI

UCDX CH CT Lone Star Prairie Whisper RE CDX DD VGSX 2/14/01 – 6/28/13

1ST & only Greater Swiss Mtn. Dog to earn a

TDX, VST and CT Enjoy the journey, it’s far too short. Whisper tracked her way across the bridge last June. I miss her still. Chris Leo

Canada. And I’ve actively competed in UTDX tests in Canada coming within 2 ft. of a hidden final article in one of the tests.

Then my Mum finally let me go hunting!! I love them birds (pigeons, chuckers, pheasants, etc.)!!! I even flushed a pheasant that 5 previous dogs had missed at the 2011 English Cocker Specialty hunt test to earn my Working Dog Excellent title. And I’ve since completed the four legs to earn my Senior Hunter Title. Mum and I also enjoy Freestyle Dancing and agility. I love my Mum. We sure have fun.

(Signed) Hattie Schultz

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CYNTHIA NAUER & PENNY KURZ CT RUSH LAKE'S YAHTZEE VCD1 CDX RE JH NAP NJP OF

“YAHTZEE”

The Sweet “Smell” of Success Yahtzee came to me at five years of age when his amorous antics embarrassed his breeder and owner one too many times. I took him home, got the last leg on his CD. He’s been with me ever since. The big handsome hunk of Labrador is everything a lab should be. Strong and fast like a line-backer on a

retrieve but with a soft mouth and gentle nature. He absolutely will not hurt a live duck. His nose is great and we breezed through the TD and TDX. However, we did struggle a bit with our VST finally passing on our sixth attempt. The day we passed, we almost blew it at a rotten banana. When I told him to “Leave it”, he left the track as well as the banana. Much to the amazement of the judges who gave us the time to work out the problem, we recovered and finished.

Yahtzee’s success is due to all the other dogs who taught me so much about tracking and the entire tracking community. Special thanks to all the volunteers it takes to hold tests and to the judges who take care to plot the tracks.

KAREN SHOEMAKER CT KASEY

“KASEY”

Kasey is an 11 year old Border Collie rescue. Her first owner abandoned her at a church and her second home kept her chained outdoors twenty-four hours a day because they said she was destructive. A veterinarian, with whom I had worked, called and asked if I would consider adopting her. "Yes" was the best answer I had ever given. After trying various performance sports, I introduced her to tracking. She blossomed and has absolutely loved the sport from day one. At each level (TD, TDX, & VST) Tracking Test, she passed on her first attempt and received her title. At her VST Test a person who

had observed her track paid Kasey a wonderful compliment. She said "Kasey was amazing as she sorted through scent and tried to find the missing article". That day will be etched in my memory bank forever. I feel so fortunate to have shared my home with Kasey. I will never have another dog like her in my life. Kasey now had begun training in K-9 Nose Works and had earned her NW1.

Good Luck and Happy Tracking

at the NTI

UCDX CH CT Lone Star Prairie Whisper RE CDX DD VGSX 2/14/01 – 6/28/13

1ST & only Greater Swiss Mtn. Dog to earn a

TDX, VST and CT Enjoy the journey, it’s far too short. Whisper tracked her way across the bridge last June. I miss her still. Chris Leo

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