One day, a puppy is put into your hands, and you can see he's something special. Perhaps you've had dogs before, or it could be your first. But when it suddenly hits you that this is "the one" you brace yourself because you know that this is not just any dog. You know that this is the dog whose presence will make your soul sing and whose absence will one day make your heart break. This is my Ted.
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Ted was shown to his AKC Championship during one of the highest point schedules in our breed.
He finished at the Silver Bay Specialty in California under Judith Goodin.
He finished at the Silver Bay Specialty in California under Judith Goodin.
Ted enjoying a day in the Winner's Circle with his Breeder, Sandy West (Overgaard)
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Our life with Ted was definitely a most Xcellent Adventure! From the show ring to the working venues, Ted was always game for a new experience. I often said that the only reason I didn't try to teach Ted to speak Spanish was because his tongue was too long to roll his "rr's", and it would crush him to be unsuccessful at something I'd asked of him. |
"Sook!"
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All three legs of his title came with placements, as well as our "insurance" leg.
Although we loved showing, training, and reaching our goals through earned titles, our real work was at home on the farm. Whether he was moving livestock, towing stalled farm implements up our hill, or taking care of the various farm babies, for over 13 years, Ted was always ready, biddable, and willing to help me get my work done.
First Kiss
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Bring 'em in, Ted!
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Patience is a virtue
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Mostly though . . .
. . . Ted was my heart and soul.
I will never be able to Thank Sandy (Overgaard) West for entrusting this perfect being into my care!
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