So most of you know that in addition to conformation, I like to dabble in agility. Zach and I had good success doing agility, but ever since then I haven’t had good luck finding my next agility partner…Brady had WAY too much drive and was very difficult to keep from injuring himself…Leo had the drive and willing to please attitude but not the body health for that kind of training. Lizzie is very promising to be a good, steady partner, much to my surprise! She does fine but I wouldn’t call her “agile”. She gets around the course and jumps without trouble, and even has a good bit of enthusiasm for it which was very exciting to me as she is mostly a couch tater. We’ll continue with training after the 1st of the year and maybe she’ll be ready to compete by the National.
But her son? Nash? Yeah, HE might be the one I’ve really been searching for. I’ve never had a puppy as flat-out athletic as he is. He’s fast, smart, and wow can he jump! No, I obviously don’t encourage this LOL. But as anyone who has raised a puppy knows, sometimes things are out of your control! I have to keep a close eye on him (and yes, especially on grooming tables!). I KNOW this didn’t come from his mama, so thanks dad! 
This weekend we have a local dog show about 20 minutes from my house. I know Heidi finally decided to dust off her special and bring out Rush, I think Scout is going to be there, and I entered Lizzie 2 days just for fun and to support our local shows. There’s also a puppy match on Saturday! I’m probably most excited about that part and will see if I can get someone to video us again for fun. Lizzie is still not in full coat so I’m not holding out much hope for her…she’s also due in season but no signs yet. Maybe she remembers too well what happened the LAST time she came into season.
Yes, it's the most fabulous princess nightgown ever. This doesn't really showcase his jumping ability but is cute anyway.
#1 by Mandy on November 5, 2009 - 10:19 am
He gets it from his dad’s side of the family…Pie is incredibly athletic, especially for a big boy, and can about hit my chin jumping strait up. Fearless too (thus the broken elbow as a puppy). If it weren’t for the elbow I would have made him an agility dog, so glad to hear his kids are inheriting it.
#2 by penni on November 5, 2009 - 10:26 am
Yep — Chase can leap tall buildings in a single bound, not to mention what he does to the jumps on an agility course. I LOVE the athleticism, but worry that coupled with the sheer joy of “doing”, we will suffer some injury. Enjoy Nash’s abilities — you’ll have so much fun.
#3 by Traci on November 5, 2009 - 6:23 pm
Piper is incredibly athletic and LOVES agility already! She runs across the dog walk and the a-frame and is just learning to like the tunnel and walking across the bars (jumps). We may LOOK like mama, but it sounds like we’ve got all of dad’s charisma and athleticism
What an awesome match that was – Lizzie and Pilot
#4 by Keith & Jo on November 5, 2009 - 7:56 pm
Well, I know for a fact Lucy has the fearless thing down cold. I am pretty sure from watching her play, that jumping and running are not a problem either. So I suppose time will tell what all mischief she will get into. hmmm, I wonder if that is the right word