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September - November 2024
3rd October 2024
During these months Seb and Kimi have been attending a few dog shows as Baby Puppies, learning how to behave and perform in the ring. They have done so well, I'm really excited for the future with them.
In addition both have been going to seperate obedience classes/clubs and have excelled there too.
The puppies will now take a little break from the ring and club, as they do some growing, and we focus on training at home until after the silly season.
8th September 2024
In a return to dog activities after spending a number of months focused on puppy raising, Mackie and I entered the VHA trial, with our first attempt at Intermediate on A Course Ducks. The first run did not go to plan and we retired when I could see Mackie was concerned and confused. The second run was sometimes challenging, but more so really good and Mackie got his first pass at Intermediate.
23rd May 2024
Orthanc welcomed its first litter of puppies in the world. The litter was the result of six years of planning, with the importation of semen from Working Champion (Herding) Asoka Bohemia Amber, from Czechnia. Thank to Ivana Ruzickova for allowing me to use her love boy Soki and being VERY patient in waiting for the results. The litter consisted of three dogs and one bitch and a further mix of two Roughs and two Smooths. More information on Zandee's page, also check out the new pages for the pups remaining at Orthanc, Seb and Kimi.
April 2024
In April Mackie and I attended a couple of Herding Clinics with Dave Viklund from the USA. We had a great time, Mackie had clearly upped his skills in the year since his last clinic and we continue to learn more and get more homework!
20th January 2024
Mackie completed his Herding Started A Course Duck title today at the Australian Shepherd Club of Victoria trial. He got two lovely passes, both 96/100. He only needed one to qualify, so the second was to prove it wasn’t a fluke.
13th January 2024
At the first Herding trial of the year, Mackie got two first place passes in Started A Course Ducks. Thank you to the Australian Shepherd Club of Victoria.
Mackie and Seb represented Orthanc at the Melbourne Royal Show. It was Seb's second ever show and he conducted himself beautifully, not at all bothered by the atmosphere and got second in his class. Mackie had a great day, being awarded Reserve Challenge Dog.
