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DOB 6-16-1992
OFA Good
AS-7892G25M
Eyes Clear
22 inches, 50 pounds
Black Tri ~ 9 AKC points, 2 majors
When Elaine
contacted Jane Harrell in the early part of 1992 and asked about her
upcoming litter, we were looking for something that Elaine could show, and
that hopefully could earn some started herding titles. Having been
disappointed several times before in puppies we had purchased, we were
totally unprepared for the exquisite black tri male puppy that Jane
shipped us. Roger picked him up at the airport while Elaine was working,
and when Elaine called to ask what he was like, Roger responded,
"Well, he’s sure better than anything else you’ve ever gotten, I
think you’ll like him." Which was an understatement. That
afternoon, when Elaine saw ten week old Rowdy move across the yard for the
first time, she knew she had a winner.
Rowdy has excellent conformation; lots
of bone, moderate coat, and a topline that would make any Aussie owner
envious. He has a lovely head and pleasant expression. We can honestly say
that he has the most beautiful, correct, flowing movement that we have
ever seen on an Aussie - coming, going, and sidegait. He floats as if he’s
moving on clouds.
Rowdy was a lovable sweetheart from
the day he arrived. Jane said he cried when she left him at the airport
and we believe it. He is sensitive to our moods yet has a strong
constitution and isn’t easily intimidated by people, places, or things.
Sometimes affectionately called "Goofball", he can act a little
silly at times, but that’s just part of his carefree personality.
When Rowdy was about two years old, we
realized he had a good deal of herding instinct, even more than we had
hoped for. With Roger handling we obtained his started titles quickly, and
excitedly informed Mama Jane that Roger thought he could make Rowdy a WTCH.
We’ll never forget Jane’s response -- "Well, don’t get your
hopes up, you know I didn’t sell him as a working dog." Which she
didn’t. But we had a feeling Rowdy could do it.
Rowdy has both conformation and
working lines in his heritage, and it’s pretty well accepted that
conformation dogs just have a different way of working, and thinking about
working, than dogs that are bred on intense working lines do. Rowdy loved
to do anything that was FUN!! but when it ceased to be fun and actually
turned into physical labor - WORK - , he would quickly decide that working
was not a necessity in his life and he’d rather do something else. So
the task was to keep Rowdy having FUN!! while working, even when he was
hot, muddy, tired, etc. With perseverance and Roger’s expert handling,
Rowdy not only achieved his WTCH, but also his RD and RTDsc!! Then in 1998
Rowdy finished his ASCA conformation championship, completing our
dream and making Jane one elated lady.
Under the training and handling of
Brenda Wendt, Rowdy became an enthusiastic obedience competitor, earning
his ASCA CD. He also LOVES agility and is an absolute riot of fun
as he barrels through the course. Rowdy is now owned by Sheila Boneham of Bloomington, Indiana, where he is now standing at stud.
Sheila and Rowdy have earned his AKC CD and Shelia is preparing Rowdy for his CDX and that elusive VCH title. We KNOW
he can do it!!
Rowdy has proven himself a sire of
outstanding offspring with wonderful conformation, temperaments, and lots
of working ability. He’s truly an exceptional dog, and we can never
thank Jane enough for letting us have him.
For
more pictures and info on Rowdy, visit Sheila
Boneham's site.
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Fun
loving Rowdy,
always with a smile. |
Rowdy
earning his Ranch Dog certification.
Look at that movement! |
Rowdy
and Brenda,
just before entering
the breed ring. |
Dual
CH Topper's Mickey the Shenanigan CD STDdsc |
HOF
Sire CH Arrogance of Heatherhill CD STdd |
HOF
Sire CH Windermere's Sunshine of Bonnie Blu CDX |
CH
Dutchman of Flintridge CDX, "Dusty" |
Thistle
of Flintridge |
CH
Sweet Seasons of Heatherhill |
CH
Dutchman of Flintridge CDX, "Dusty" |
McCorkle's
Blue Tule Fog |
Copper
Canyon Red Flannel CD STDc |
Copper
Canyon Jimmerman |
HOF
Sire CH Copper Canyon Caligari CD |
Windsong's
Bloomin' Sage |
Ken-Lin
Crystal Morn of Blue Mist |
HOF
Sire George's Red Rustler |
Fieldmaster's
Winter Snowflake |
Summer
Wishes of Windermere CD HIC |
HOF
Sire WTCH Las Rocosa Kublia Khan Crown Point RDX |
HOF
Sire Las Rocosa Lester CSD |
HOF
Sire CH Las Rocosa Shiloh |
CH
Las Rocos Leslie CSD |
CH
Las Rocosa Bengali Tigress STDdsc |
HOF
Sire Las Rocosa Lester CSD |
CH
Las Rocosa Alice Blue Gown |
CH
Christmas Wishes of Windermere CD OTDd STDsc |
HOF
Sire CH Tri Ivory Roquefort of Higgins CD |
HOF
Sire CH Arrogance of Heatherhill CD STDc |
Patchwork
Isis |
Sunny
Wishes of Windermere |
HOF
Sire CH Windermere's Sunshine of Bonnie Blu CDX |
HOF
Dam CH Best Wishes of Windermere CD STdd |
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