Photos by Steve Vande Gevel
RESULTS: http://www.gdca.org/winners2004obedagilb2.htm
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The GREAT DANE CLUB OF AMERICA sponsored the
6th annual agility trial at the National specialty October 20, 2004.
This year had the biggest entry of agility Danes so far. There were a
total of 26 dogs entered with a total of 48 runs for the day. Our judge
was Mr. Kenneth Muehl from Waxahatchie, Texas. This event was very well
attended by spectators from the breed. The weather started out nice but
by lunchtime it was getting pretty warm. This event was held outdoors in
the blazing sun on a grass soccer field nearby the host hotel of the
National Specialty. Our event was attended by many of our top agility
Danes; to many to name all of them.
The turnout of
spectators was great, there was a ton of support for all the Danes
showing off their stuff!
The majority of the
Danes entered were in the Novice classes, accounting for over half
of the runs. As usual, the Novice dogs were the biggest crowd
pleasers with their often goofy and wild antics.
Three of the Danes
competing were back for their FIFTH year
in a row! Karen Martin and "Tori" (CH Diamond Danes
Victorious Winner CD NA NAJ NAP NJP) came back this year in
the Preferred classes, which allow 6 year old Tori to jump 20" jumps
instead of 24". Margaret Ontl and "Max" (CH Lyn-Bar's Blue
Max Von Croix CD) competed in both Novice A Jumpers (Max
won 1st place in 2002!) and also Novice B Obedience. Keri Caraher
and "Morgan" (MACH Morgan "Danger" Powers CD) ran
fast in Excellent B Standard and Jumpers but knocked bars. None of
them qualified this year, but they'll probably still be back again
next year!
Thanks to all of you
who came out to support the event - both the competitors and
spectators. The Danes were Great!
Karen Martin |
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