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Wonderpup Does it Again!!!

Schatzi has completed her highly successful year in trialing by obtaining her Herding Test (HT) title in October 2007. To complete the HT the dog must show controlled movement of stock with two changes of direction and the ability to be sent to the stock then called off them at the end.  The dog must obtain two passes under two different judges to obtain the title.

Schatzi achieved this title in impressive form. Both judges she worked under were very impressed with her ability to work the sheep. Both days she was awarded the judges plaque for the Most Promising in Class.

To complete a fantastic weekend, Schatzi and Rachel were awarded the club’s Perpetual Trophy for the Best Overall Dog and Handler throughout the trial.

Schatzi has continued her successful year in 2007 by completing her Endurance Test (ET) on Sunday the 15^th of July. Despite an upset tummy Schatzi still rallied to do herself and the white shepherd breed proud by completing the test and becoming Schatzi JD ET HIC!!!!

 The ET is a 20km test where the handler can ride a bike or jog and the dog gaits. It is broken down into 3 stages, 8km, 6km, 6km. It is done at an average of 10km/hr. The dog is checked by a vet before each stage and at the end of the test to ensure they are coping physically with the strain. They do an obedience test at the start and again at the end to ensure that the dog can still work effectively after the physical strain.

Well done Schatzi!!!!!!!!!

2007 Show Results are in – Schatzfunde Dogs Do Themselves Proud!

Schatzi and Kato made the long trek to the White German Shepherd Dog Alliance of Victoria Championship show on the 7^th of July.

Kato (Schatzfunde Helter Skelter)

Kato made his showing debut and showed it was the start of an impressive career. Kato won:

Minor Puppy Dog

Minor Puppy in Show

Runner up Best Dog in Show

Best Bred by Exhibitor

Photo by Phodography

Schatzi (Whitemist Treasure)

Schatzi continued her show career and had her first foray into neuter class with impressive results, she won:

Best Neutered Bitch

Best Neutered in Show

Best Trick

Photo by Phodography

Bonnie (Schatzfunde Norwegian Wood)

We were reunited briefly with the beautiful Bonnie and her wonderful owner Heather who attended the show. Bonnie won:

Minor Puppy Bitch

Runner up Minor Puppy in Show

Another First for Schatzi!!!!

On the 20^th of May Schatzi became Australia’s first agility titled white shepherd by obtaining her JD (Jumping Dog) title.

Shatzi obtained her three clear rounds in just four runs. She got her first pass on the 12th of May 2007. She followed this up with a clear round and 2nd place on the 19th of May and a clear round and 1st place on the 20th May. For her final run and her title, Schatzi was the only dog out of 20 entries to pass.

Above: Schatzi poses with her ribbons, medal and qualification cards after obtaining her JD

Schatzi obtained her Herding Instinct Certificate (HIC) obtaining the two required passes on the 28^th and 29^th of October 2006. Schatzi passed with flying colours and both judges praised her herding abilities.

We look forward to continuing into higher levels of herding trialing in the future.