NAWBA 2010 Confirmation Puppy Class

Results from NAWBA Journal, Vol XXIV, No. 4, Winter 2010.  Puppy Male -- "No Placement, Neutered: Espen, handler James Miller.

Judge's Comments/Critique: Body is a little to long.  Would prefer a little thinner.
Details: Head; very good proportions. Skull: very bony. Ears: not cropped, very long. Eyes: dark and very expressive. Muzzle: good. Teeth/bite: crooked bite, complete teeth set. Pigmentation: very good. Neck: little short.  Shoulders/upper arms: excellent. Forearms: excellent.  Elbows: very good.  Ribs: excellent. Back: excellent. Hindquarters: very good, good angulations. Croup: excellent. Tail: correct position. Thighs: very muscled. Flanks/loins: excellent. Legs: very good. Hocks: very good. Feet: tight, easily for large size. Tempermeht/attitude: easy with people.

Yesterday it was Irish Wolfhounds, today I played with a Great Dane. Big Dogs Rule!

Today I got to play with a Harlequin Great Dane, Bandit, also know as "the Cow".  Bandit is 8 year old so he was not a playful as the Wolfhounds.   It was another great day at the Dog Park.

Played with BIG dogs today

I got to play with a pair of Irish Wolfhounds, Remy (1 yo F) and Jamison (2 yo M) today at the dog park.

Stop by Bijoux Amelia, downtown on Centre St,  to talk to Cindy Jackson their owner.

Breeder's court case settled, Espy is now AKC registered.

Next comes Canine Good Citizen, refresher training begins February 12.

Happy Birthday Espy

Espen van Valkin was 1 year old on January 12, 2011.