Bluegrass Kennels - Honors and Achievements

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HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS

We proudly present a few of the stars who have been born here at Bluegrass Kennels. We wish to congratulate and honor them and their families. We will add dogs and honors as Bluegrass dogs continue to excel. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!

Here is a little blue star by the name of IABCA CH Bluegrass Chandrea's Dreamchaser, NA, NAJ, OA, OAJ, AXJ, NAC, NCC, CGC, Delta Certified Pet Partner. His companion, owner, trainer Cheryl Hass says 'Chase has grown into an extremely well rounded young man. He can tear up an agility course at the Elite level or lay still and help children learn how to read at our Paws For Literacy program. We love our Bluegrass boy!!'
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Kris Hammond has worked hard and had lots of fun with her boy Miles. Their work and dedication has paid off as Miles has earned his first obedience title. So Miles is now officially Bluegrass Scampering Man RN. The "RN" represents his title in Rally Novice. Nice work, Kris and Miles. What a good boy!!!

Gary Terrill puts a lot of time and energy into his voluntary position with our Mini Aussie Rescue and Support organization. He is an area coordinator responsible for the rescue activity in seven states. Thank you, Gary, for your good work. In the mean time, he plays and works with his own four minis, including his beautiful daughter of our own Bluegrass.

Zoë, whose registered name is Bluegrass Harmony of Heartland, has her CGC and is working on her Delta Society Certificate. Gary says Zoë turns heads where ever they go.

Bill and Angela Ogle have done a superb job with all three of their dogs from

Bluegrass Kennels. Here is Champion Bluegrass Solo, who holds titles from ARBA, MASCA, and Rare Heirs. We believe triple Champion Solo to be one of nicest young minis in the country and are so proud to be his breeder!!!

At only 2 1/2 years of age, Bluegrass Maverick is making his mark in the Agility world. With his outgoing personality, incredible athleticism and humorous antics, he makes an impression everywhere he goes!! To date, Maverick has earned the following Agility titles: NAC, NCC, NJC, TN-N,TG-N,

WV-N, OAC, OJC, NA and NAJ. In addition to Agility, Maverick stays active swimming, chasing tennis balls and annoying his big sister Scarlett (Cowtown Southern Belle). Watch for Dana Gill and Maverick as they continue to fly around the Agility courses. Bravo Maverick and Dana!!!

Chelsea Okerman and Cowtown Mariah of Bluegrass at the Seattle ARBA show with the judge after winning Champion Junior Handler. Mariah has also completed her ARBA Championship. Congratulations!!!.

Bluegrass Music, owned by Nancy Okerman of Cowtown Kennels has earned 4 ARBA points and her Canine Good Citizen Award.

Known as the Ogle's friendly mini ambassador, here is

versatile triple Champion Bluegrass Shagg, CGC, HIC owned by Bill and Angela Ogle.

Dakota Sioux

IABCA National and International Champion Bluegrass Dakota Sioux

and IABCA Champion Bluegrass Calamity Jane owned by Dave and Karen Kipp.

Calamity Jane

Bluegrass Champagne Irish Creme, owned by Carrie and Kenny Ray of Calvary Kennels. Sincere congratulations to the Rays on Icy's big win at the recent MASCA Specialty show in West Palm Beach, FL. At the first show, Icy took Winner's Dog, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed. At the second show he took Winner's Dog and Best of Opposite Sex.

Our congratulations to Cyndi McAleer for titling

her red tri male with the help of Karen Kipp. Here is National and International IABCA Champion Bluegrass Kodiac.

ARBA Champion Bluegrass Banjo is a son of our beloved Bluegrass and lovely Wanna 'be A Fiddler and displays a wonderfully friendly and happy attitude.

He is small and compact with a lush and beautiful coat and is a nicely balanced dog. Banjo now lives with Carolyn Pearson in New York state.

Bluegrass N Jazz is a black tri female by our beloved Bluegrass and out of Taycin's Dulcimer. "Jazzy" completed her ARBA Championship this year and her owners, Judy and Bill Linder, are to be congratulated!!

Bluegrass Dillon is the beautiful best friend of Jeannie Fine of Maine. Dillon is out of our Ch Bonnie by our Ch Bluegrass. Dillon's wonderful

disposition has easily earned him his Canine Good Citizen Award, his Therapy Dog International Title, and the Delta Society Award.

Kato

Meet International IABCA Champion Bluegrass Kato, CGC and Bluegrass Fantasia, CGC. These lovely girls live

in Zimmerman, MN where they are loved by Warren and Lois Emmons.

Fantasia

Annette and Jeff Sylvester's Ripple of Grand Marais, MN is training in wilderness rescue and when certified in 2002 will be able to find people in dense underbrush, swamps, heavy forests, and under water. Jeff and Ripple are a team member of Border Country K-9 Search and Rescue. We are SO proud of their worthy endeavor!!

Patchwork's Fancy Bluegrass exhibits some of our breed's finest attributes. Her boundless energy and excitement for life make her a most enjoyable family member. She is an IABCA Champion and lives here with us at Bluegrass Kennels. Her offspring are true to Aussie type and delightful to have as show dogs and family members.

Fast as lightning at agility and a non-stop herding machine on livestock, Skye is a wonder in the world of Miniature Australian Shepherds! Skye's accomplishments include her Herding Instinct Certification, Canine Good Citizen Award, and her ARBA Championship. More to come from CH Bluegrass Lullabye Skye - and she'll be sure to tell you about it! Skye is owned by Angela Ogle

We proudly congratulate ARBA MASTER Champion and IABCA International Champion Bluegrass' Sagonige Gili and his family Tom and Betsy Hyer of Custer, SD. Gili is an own son of our Bonnie and Bluegrass and a full brother to CH Bluegrass Legacy, CH Bluegrass Solo,

CH Bluegrass Kodiac, CH Bluegrass Fantasia, CH Bluegrass Jubilee and CH Bluegrass Icy. Gili is a gentle, loving dog, a frisbee nut, and a wonderful friend.

IABCA Puppy Champion Bluegrass Lakhota Brave Bear is a son of our beloved Bluegrass and Bluegrass Melody of Patchwork. Impressing the judges at his first show, he received

comments like "very showy", "very promising puppy", "lovely outline" and "typey and appealing". We think so too! Lakhota is owned by Carla and Ken Lewis of Calhan, Co. Congratulations!

Dana Gill has done such good things with her young Scarlett. Scarlett is a lovely daughter of our Bluegrass and Fiddler. She has earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate and is now starting agility and loves it. SEE SCARLETT SAIL!!

Andi and Mary in California report that Dodger is a fabulous frisbee dog and has recently

passed his Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors. Dodger has also been awarded his Delta Society Therapy Dog certificate and will be visiting patients soon. Congratulations to Dodger on his good work!!

Kellie Barry's good work has paid off with many awards and accolades for Champion Bluegrass Elijah, her five-year-old red tri Bluegrass and Fancy son. In just a few shows Elijah has earned 15 Best of Breeds, a Best In Show Rare Breed, 4 Group 1s, a Bronze in the Gold Cup and his

National and International titles with IABCA. Elijah works and plays in agility, helps Kellie teach obedience classes, visits nursing homes and schools, and is an all-around good boy and best friend to the Barry family.

Meet new ARBA Champion Maple Lanes Frank the Tank, sired by our Bluegrass. His owner Kris is so proud

of his 2005 summer of showing where he earned 11 Winner's Dogs, 5 Best of Breeds, and 1 Res. Best in Show and his ARBA Championship. Frank earned all this in just 3 shows - quite an accomplishment!

Image courtesy of Thomas Photography

Photos courtesy of each owner unless otherwise specified.

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Last Modified: 12 March 2007