Char is lucky to call many people his friends and admirers.  He is a very happy-go-lucky and mischievous dog, and he delights in meeting new people.  He finished his AKC Championship in style at 8 months of age and was quicker to finish in Canada upon his return (over 4 days: 2 weekends).  This special boy is really living up to his name – he’s on fire!

January 2, 2015 – Ft. Worth Collie Club Regional Specialty (Fort Worth, Texas) – RWD under judge Linda Hash-Davis with Laurie Jeff Greer with a large 30+ entry in this class in specialty.  This was his first show in the USA and first time away from home – a learning show for him.

January 23, 2015 – Baton Rouge Kennel Club (Alexandria LA) – RWD under judge Jim Fredericksen

January 24, 2015 – Alexandria Kennel Club (Alexandria, LA)- WD/BW/BV (4pt Major win) under judge Danelle Brown

January 31, 2015 – Hobbs New Mexico Dog Show (Hobbs, NM) – WD/BW/BV under judge Patricia Hastings

February 6, 2015 – Northern Arizona Collie Fanciers Regional Specialty (Phoeniz, AZ) – WD under judge David Calderwood

February 7, 2015 – Northern Arizona Collie Fanciers Regional Specialty (Phoenix, AZ) – RWD under judge Majorie Tuff

February 7, 2015 – Sahuaro State Kennel Club (All Breed) Show (Phoeniz, AZ) – WD/BW (4pt. Major win) under judge Dr. Michael Woods

February 9, 2015 – Lost Dutchman All Breed Dog Show (Phoenix, AZ) – RWD under judge Dana Cline

February 16, 2015 – Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club (San Jose, CA) – WD/BW under judge Nancy Simmons

February 21, 2015 – San Diego Collie Club (Carlsbad, CA) – RWD – under judge Sally Futh

March 1, 2015 – Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association (Scottsdale, AZ) – WD/BW (3pt Major win) under judge Liz Bianchi – (new American Champion at 10 months old – 17 pts, 3 Majors in 7 weekends of selective showing as a puppy!)

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May 2, 2015 – Moncton Kennel Club, Moncton NB – WD under judge Alan Bennett
May 2, 2015 – Moncton Kennel Club, Moncton NB – WD/BW/BOS (Major win) under judge Wendy Schira

May 3, 2015 – Moncton Kennel Club, Moncton NB – WD/BW/BOS (Major win) under judge Judith Taylor

May 3, 2015 – Moncton Kennel Club, Moncton NB – WD/BW/BOS (Major win) under judge Olga Gagne
May 9, 2015 – Dartmouth Kennel Club, Dartmouth NS – WD under judge Larry Kereluke
May 9, 2015 – Dartmouth Kennel Club, Dartmouth NS – WD under judge Christopher Neilson
May 10, 2015 – Dartmouth Kennel Club, Dartmouth NS – WD under judge Roger Hartinger – (New Canadian Champion in just 4 days of showing, at 11 months of age!)

May 10, 2015 – Dartmouth Kennel Club, Dartmouth NS – WD under judge Paula Hartinger

May 16, 2015 – Tantramar Kennel Club, Amherst NS – WD/BOS under judge Ray Smith
May 16, 2015 – Tantramar Kennel Club, Amherst NS – WD/BOS under judge Martin Doherty
May 17, 2015 – Tantramar Kennel Club, Amherst NS – WD/BOS under judge Mel Saranchuk
May 17, 2015 – Tantramar Kennel Club, Amherst NS – WD/BOS under judge Dianne Miller

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November 2015 – The American Working Collie Association (AWCA) had awarded Char his Versatility Companion.  Versatility titles (click link for more information) are awarded to Collies who have accumulated points in a variety of categories (Stock Work, Obedience, Soundness, Scent Work, Draft Work, Assistance Work, Canine Sports, Conformation and/or Public Relations). He has received points for Conformation, Soundness and Obedience thus far, qualifying before he is even a year and a half old!

October 17, 2015 – NSGSDC, Blue Rocks, NS – CKC Herding Instinct Test certification under judge Heather Forbes

August 30, 2016 – CCCC trial, Blue Rocks, NS – CKC Novice Tested qualifying score under judge Ron Forbes (sheep)

August 30, 2016 – CCCC trial, Blue Rocks, NS – CKC Novice Tested qualifying score under judge Heather Forbes (sheep) – (New Title)

October 8, 2016 – NSGSDC trial, Truro, NS – Temperament Test (ATTS) certification under judge Fred Wellings – (New Title)

May 3, 2015 – Moncton Kennel Club, Moncton NB – RN qualifying leg (Day of Entry Show) – 89 under judge Marie J Cloutier (High in Class)
May 16, 2015 – Tantramar Kennel Club, Amherst NS – RN qualifying leg (Day of Entry Show) – 84 under judge Del Lunn (3rd in Class)
June 6, 2015 – South Shore Kennel Club, Lunenburg NS – RN qualifying leg – 76 under judge Michael Calhoun – New Title!

November 24, 2014 – At exactly 24 weeks of age, (6 months) Char completed his Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) certification, under judge Doug Teeft at Teeft K9 Academy in Dartmouth NS.

CERF/CAER (CEA) – Dr. Cheryl Cullen, Cullen-Webb Animal Eye Services: Mild (July 2014) Normal (March 2015)

Optigen – PRA clear/non-carrier by parentage

OFA Hips – CO-3262G26M-VPI (Good)

OFA Elbows – CO-EL555M26-VPI (Normal)

Thyroid – Normal

Cardiac – Normal
MDR1 – WSU #43314 – Mutant/Normal
DM – Normal/Non-Carrier