New Hope Kennel

06/12/2025

Facebook memories reminded me today that it's been TWELVE years since Sully won the AHTA National as the first coated AHT to do so. This was the breed club's first National held in conjunction with the UKC Premier, back in our pre-AKC days, under judge Linda Reece.

He wasn't as impressed as the rest of us were, and wondered why he was asked to sit in the giant bowl instead of it being filled with steak for him 🤣

This win made Sully not only the first coated AHT to win the NBOB, it also made him the first dog of ANY breed to earn both the NBOB title and the UKC Superdog award.

I miss showing this boy. He gave me his everything every time we stepped in the ring, and I couldn't have asked for a better partner.

06/09/2025

And last but not least, Tico's Embark results!

She, like her siblings, is confirmed clear by parentage for all breed relevant conditions. She does carry for Copper Toxicosis, so while not a gene of concern in AHTs and recessive so no direct effects on her, we'll keep an eye on it!

She, like Kylo, tested 100% AHT and carries recessive black and dilute, but unlike him not recessive red. She has a 13% genetic COI.

http://embk.me/sundialnhksavingwhatwelove?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark

06/03/2025

Phasma also received her Embark results, and came back a surprisingly high percentage Rat Terrier! Genetics can definitely be wild.

Like her brother, Phasma is confirmed clear for all relevant genetic conditions (including DM, which is buried in the 200+ tests not shown on the "breed relevant" page of her report).

Phasma carries recessive black as well, and has an 11% genetic COI.

http://embk.me/sundialnhkonmycommand?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark

06/03/2025

Kylo's Embark results are back!

He is confirmed clear of all relevant genetic conditions, and for you genetic nerds like me, carries for blue, recessive red, and recessive black!

He tested as 100% AHT and has a genetic COI of 10%

http://embk.me/sundialnhkmeanttobe?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark

05/29/2025

Kylo's BBE Group 2 win photo arrived! Thank you to judge Ms. Sheila Taylor Allen for the recognition

05/29/2025

Ahsoka is CHIC certified! Her LCP Processed today, finishing out all breed-club required and recommended health testing, as well as the additional tests such as SBA and Spinal Evaluation we perform. While CHIC only requires dogs to complete and publicly list all testing, Ahsoka has passed all testing required and recommended by the AHTCA.

Now that we have all her health testing data, we are in the early stages of planning a litter for hopefully early next year with an also CHIC tested and, additionally, Spine Normal stud, so stay tuned!

05/28/2025

Kylo's Pride design is now available on apparel!

https://www.bonfire.com/pride-dog-sports-aht/

05/26/2025

One last fantastic day in Fletcher!

🔥Kylo🔥 wrapped things up with a clean sweep of WD/BOW for the three days he was here, and added on BOBOH and owner handler Group 4 today!

💙Tico💚 Took WB/BOS

☄️Phasma☄️ RWB

On the performance front, Jyn earned a QQ in agility and Ahsoka ran feral. Happy, but feral, and an NQ. I guess four titles in one weekend was too big an ask for a gremlin 🤣

05/26/2025

Kylo has an important message to share - dog sports are for everyone!

Thanks Mariah for the awesome design work 🥰🏳️‍🌈

EDIT: all slots currently filled!

Per request, I’m opening up a few commission slots to add your dog or breed to this design!

🎨 $20 - 4 slots available 🎨

Will send you the image on your choice of background color, and can also add to my bonfire site if you’d like to order on merch. Just need a reference photo to use at the same angle to the dog in the original design.

05/26/2025

The hairless had an outstanding day at Fletcher today!

Kylo WD/BOW/BBE/BBE Group 2

Phasma WB for her first point!

Tico RWB

Ahsoka moved up to Rally Excellent and qualified with a 97!

05/25/2025

🔥Kylo🔥 is killing it this weekend. Baby boy was Winners Dog and Best of Winners again today, Best Bred By, and went on to a Bred By Exhibitor GROUP TWO!

AKC Major Pointed ✨BBE Group Placing✨ Sundial NHK Meant To Be

Co owned and co bred with Joyce Appel of Sundial Kennel