Shadow
Titles Earned Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive scores. A title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, an ultimate memorial. It will remain in the record and in the memory, for about as long as anything in the world can remain. Few humans will do as well or better in that regard. And though the dog himself doesn’t know or care that his achievements have been noted, a title says many things in the world of humans where such things count. A title says your dog was intelligent, adaptable, and good natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that pleased you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed. A title says that you loved your dog. That you loved to spend time with him because he was a good dog and that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed and in the end your faith was justified. A title proves that your dog inspired you to that special relationship enjoyed by so few, that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return. And when that dear short life is over, the title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend, volumes of praise in one small set of initials after the name. A title is nothing less than true love and respect, given and received and recorded permanently." Written by, Sandy Mowery
|
At the Ballistics River Run tournament in
Vassar, Michigan on Aug 31, 2008
In 1988, my husband and I adopted
a dog, Kala, through the Michigan Human society. We took her to
obedience classes and that is when we learned about flyball.
As Kala got older, we wanted to add another dog to the family.
Dog Call Name: Shadow
CRN: 980128
Breed: Mix
Club: 015
Owner: Karen Larkin
Nominated 2009 by: Christine VanWert
Club: 455
Nomination:
At the Ballistics River Run tournament in Vassar, Michigan, 08/31/2008,
Shadow made Flyball history by becoming the first dog ever to earn
150,000 NAFA points. Shadow's first NAFA title was earned over 11 years ago
on 03/13/98. Over the years, Shadow's natural athletism and enthusiasm for
flyball has led Paws-a-tive Attitudes teams with honor and distinction wherever
they have met in competition. On 01/17/04, Shadow became the youngest dog
ever to achieve the Hobbes award. To date, he is the highest point earning dog
in the NAFA database and is still active and adding to that total. Well known
within Region 1, Shadow has been honored with these Special Awards:
Andy Pee-Wee All Stars -Tailspinners Bolton, ON June 1999 Totally Awesome
Height Dog - SmokinPaws Belleville, MI May 2001 Flyball Icon Award-
“For a Flyball dog that everyone knows by name regardless of the region they
hail from. A dog that sets a new standard to which all other Flyball dogs will be
measured. A competitor who truly raises the bar in our sport to a status level
that others dream to someday reach.” No dog is more deserving of induction
into the Clyde Moore Hall of Fame than Shadow.
|
