08/31/2026
Thereās more to a show dog than just the ribbons and awards.
Thereās the bond you develop through training, conditioning, travel, grooming and sitting at shows sharing lunchables and cheezits waiting for ringtimes. Itās miles of travel and hotels.
None of that makes a show dog. Because the real thing that makes a dog show is the heart they have. Showing is physically demanding and mentally demanding. A true show dog loves it. The ring is their happy place and they live for the show experience.
Remy is an unusual dog in a lot of ways. He has a classic chiseled sheltie head, melting expression, and the structure and movement to last all day.
But he has so much more. He has the work ethic to train for hours, the biddability to train nuances, the physical fitness to show for hours, and the mental stability to take it all in stride. Iāve put more demands on him at under 2 than many dogs can do at 4 or 5, and each time he just rises to the top. Whether that is rally at the national, or a 14 hour double show he just rises to meet the challenge. The reason is he loves to work. While he has an off switch and will happily settle in the house he just wants to learn and engage.
I canāt wait to see where this takes us in the future but right now I just know that every day is a great day with Remy. Photos from this past weekend. We showed 3 times with an Owner Handled group 4, 2, & 1, and a regular Group 4
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