Tess

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Dog's Call Name:

Tess

Dog's Breed:

Jack/Parson Russell Terrier

Dog's CRN:

981105

Dog's Club Affiliation:

(15) Paws-a-tive Attitude

Dog's Owner:

Linda Anderson

Nominated by:

Cindy Arnold
(15) Paws-a-tive Attitude
Fair Haven, MI
US
 

Tess, a Jack Russell Terrier, embodies what it means to be a most valued player because of the inspiring tale that accompanies her. Tess is a reliable height dog, always getting the job done no matter what the circumstances. In 2005, tragedy struck when Tess was hit by a car. Tess was rushed to the vet who was able to save Tess, but not one of her legs. In the following months, Tess learned to adapt to her new situation that only included three legs. Most dogs would simply be thankful to be alive, content with life, and retire from flyball, but not Tess. Her leg was missing, but the determination and steadfast desire to contribute to her team was still present. Tess and Linda returned to flyball within a matter of months. Today, Tess remains among NAFA's top pointed dogs, ranking 215 of 23,147 dogs and 24 of 1,466 Jack Russell Terriers. In Tess and Linda, we find a tale about overcoming adversity in order to do what we love. At 13 1/2 Tess continues to show great enthusiam for Flyball and brings a smile to the face of her handler and teammates.

Tess - Best Friend's Tess, CGC, TDI
Jack Russell Terrier - Owner/Handler - Linda Anderson
Titles Earned
FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCH-S, FDCH-G,  FM, FMX, FMCh, ONYX, Flyball Grand Champion, FG40K, FG50K
 Special Honors
> Little Trooper Award, Ballistics Diamond Jubilee
   Vassar, Michigan Sept 2007 From DQ & The McFarlane's
 > I Think I Can, I Think I Can Award - Fuzzy Lightning
   Mt. Clemens, MI - August 17, 2008 

Points
Dog Call Name: Tess
CRN: 981105
Breed: Jack/Parson Russell Terrier
Club: 015
Owner: Linda Anderson
Nominated 2009 by: Cindy Arnold
Club: 15
Nomination: 
  Tess, a Jack Russell Terrier, embodies what it means 
to be a most valued player because of the inspiring 
tale that accompanies her. Tess is a reliable height 
dog, always getting the job done no matter what the 
circumstances. In 2005, tragedy struck when Tess was 
hit by a car. Tess was rushed to the vet who was able
to save Tess, but not one of her legs.
  In the following months, Tess learned to adapt to 
her new situation that only included three legs. Most 
dogs would simply be thankful to be alive, content with 
life, and retire from flyball, but not Tess. Her leg was
missing, but the determination and steadfast desire to 
contribute to her team was still present. Tess and Linda 
returned to flyball within a matter of months. Today, Tess 
remains among NAFA’s top pointed dogs, ranking 154 out of 
20,961 dogs and 20 out of 1,338 Jack Russell Terriers. 
  In Tess and Linda, we find a tale about overcoming 
adversity in order to do what we love most. Through Tess, 
we are empowered to surmount the odds against us and prevail 
in seemingly impossible situations through determination and 
courage in the face of adversity.

 

 

 


Photo by Nancy Smith
NAFA Top Pointed Dogs 

09/30/03 183 of 13575 dogs
09/30/04 121 of 15009 dogs
09/30/05  97 of 16405 dogs
09/30/06 113 of 17682 dogs
09/30/07 119 of 18933 dogs
09/28/08 129 of 20120 dogs
09/27/09 164 of 21240 dogs


 
  




NAFA Breed Jack Russell Terrier 

09/30/01 47  of   610  
09/30/02 29 of   720  
09/30/03 23 of   829  
09/30/04 15  of   959
09/30/05 12 of  1054
09/30/06 18 of  1144
09/30/07 17 of  1228
09/30/08 19 of  1289
09/30/09 23 of  1352

NAFA Top Point Earning Dogs
2001 48  of 10747 points 11672
2002 53  of 12213 points 10722
2003  248  of 13575 points   7882
2004 197  of 15009 points   9323