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We had a ball in the snow at Mammoth! We love to be out in nature with the dogs, hiking, snowshoeing, whatever! New snowshoes for Ben and me.....6" of new powder - doesn't get much better than this!

Solo's sister Zoltie, A-CH Casa Blanca's Sweet Dream'n Zoltie, from the first Wizard/Sparkle cross, is having fun and success in multiple venues. She has completed her open Regular, Gamblers and Jumpers titles in agility, keeping her owner Roxanne on her toes. She completed her A-CH title in confirmation, handled by Roxanne and Danielle Dumais. Zoltie also keeps true to her roots by herding sheep, ducks and goats! One busy lady!

Wiz and Scooter are STARS! They were asked to model Precision pet products for both catalog and product label images. Wizard first started modeling for the crate line and then the duo was asked for this home of their own. Both dogs are so obedient as well as beautiful that the sessions took minutes instead of hours! Look for Wizard on the crate box at a Petco near you! The dog house will be coming to stores soon. Maybe their own reality series is next?

Solo goes Winner's Dog and Best of Winners under Senior Breeder Judge Heidi Mobley at the WCASA show in June for a 5-point major! Thank you Heidi for getting Solo started! Solo also was Best Opposite in Sweeps under AKC judge Peri Norman. Thank you Peri!

Solo relatives had a great show day - along with Solo's exciting wins, his littermate sister Shimmer (Casa Blanca's Shimmers Magic) was BOB in the Puppy Sweepstakes, his littermate brother Magnum (Casa Blanca's Magnum Blast) was BOS in both the am and pm shows and his big sister from this first cross, Zoltie, Casa Blanca's Sweet Dream'n Zoltie was WB and A-BOB in the am show and WB and A-BOS in the pm show! What a day for Wiz/Sparkle kids!

Another family celebrity! Sammy, from the first Wizard/Sparkle cross, was selected to represent Goodlife Recipe dog food! Go to www.thegoodliferecipe.com/food-for-dogs to see his cute face! Owned and loved by Kristen and Spencer McCoy, Sammy has also met Cesar Milan when he came to Kristen's workplace to work with some "problem" dogs. Cesar commented "This is a very balanced dog with good energy; calm submissive.” He also asked if could use Sammy as an example of good energy with the problem dog, if necessary, when they did the interview. Go Sammy!

Also:

Wizard son Casa Blanca's Magnum Blast (Magnum) was premier dog at Nationals

Wizard grandson Callisto's Badabingbadaboom (Bing) was premier dog at Nationals

Our Scooter (C-Star's Scoot Over) qualified in 2 Open Jumper rounds and placed third in one round at Nationals

Our Elle (Regalo's Ella me Encanta) earned her FIRST qualifying score in Novice Jumpers at Nationals

Nationals News! We returned from the 2008 ASCA National dog show in Las Vegas and we are THRILLED at how well Wizard's kids and grandkids did! Wizard joins an elite number of dogs who have sired mulitple specialty winners - Mystic in 2006 and now Sirius and Zoltie in 2008! The unbelievable highlights:

Wizard son Del Sol's Irresistible Magic (Sirus) went Best of Breed at the Saturday Pre-Show and then BOB at NATIONALS! Sirius was handled by Megan Sims and is owned and bred by Carol Roberts.

Wizard daughter Casa Blanca's Sweet Dream'n Zoltie (Zoltie) went Altered Best of Breed (from the Open class!) at 2 Pre-Shows and then went A-BOB at NATIONALS! Zoltie also had several placements and qualifying agility scores. Zoltie, who was handled by Erica Pruitt at Nationals, is owned by Roxanne and Jack Leon and bred by Judy Chard.

Solo returned from the 2008 Nationals to pick up a WD and RWD at the West Coast show in December. Chipping away at the points! Thanks, Breeder Judge Gina Blair!

Wizard daughter CH Del Sol's Sorceress (Hermoine) placed second in the American Bred class at Nationals and also made her agility debut! Hermoine returned home to complete her championship with all majors and a BOB. Hermoine is owned, bred and shown by Carol Roberts.

And last but CERTAINLY not least, it was great to have Wizard out there again - he won the 11-13 Veterans Sweeps but unfortunately pulled up lame for the regular Veterans class - too many rocks and concrete in Las Vegas! It was great to see friends and give people who have Wizzie offspring a chance to see him in action! Exhausting but fun! What a legacy.........

Congratulations to BISS CH La Plata's Mistico De Colores "Mystic", on achieving his Hall of Fame Sire status! With limited breeding, Mystic produced great dogs that are competing and titling in all venues. Mystic also recently obtained his started sheep title, proving that dads can keep up with the kids! Congrats, Mystic and owner Tammy Seaman!

Solo took a 5-point major under Breeder Judge Kathy Bryan at the WCASA June show and also garnered a RWD award. He is edging closer to his (owner's) champion goal! Thank you Shawna Beaty for your expert handling -

It's official - Wizard kids and grandkids garnered 5 of the top 10 spots for intact and altered confirmation standings for 2008/2009! We are so proud of all the accomplishments of these dogs - congrats to all! A lot of time, effort and talent went in to those placings - way to go!

Wizard is on You Tube! Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6KCqrrlwDM to see him modeling the latest Precision Pet product!

Solo is our new CHAMPION! He took a 5-pt major Winners Dog and Best of Winners under AKC judge Helga Kane. Thanks Shawna for handling Solo while I snuck a riding lesson in! Multi-tasking!

Look for Solo in agility and trying his hand on stock - this wonderful dog can do it all!

We're back at agility! In August, our first trial in almost a year, Solo got his first Q in Novice Jumpers! Scooter did great in his first runs at the Elite level (mine too) - one or 2 oops per round. Elle thought it was just too hot (107) and the Station fire had us all nervous! Good to be back amongst friends........

Testimony's In It To Win It, "Swagger" made his show (and leash) debut last month and walked away with a Best Opposite Sex Puppy! Owned and bred by Jill Ward, this Wizard son has started off his career with a bang! One to watch!

Solo was High in Trial Open in only his third trial at the WCASA October bash....wow, was that FUN! And his wonderful half sister Elle earned her first title, Novice Jumper!

Wiz kids/grandkids were MAGIC at the 2009 ASCA Nationals in September in Greeley, CO!

Congratulations to Toby Keith, BISS A-CH Rainyday's How Do You Like Me Now? a Wiz grandson by Merlin and owned/handled by Danielle Pugh on winning Altered Best of Opposite Sex. That makes 3 years in a row that Wizard relations have won the A-BOB or A-BOS title at the national specialty level! Toby also was a premiere champion at 2 pre-shows.

BISS A-CH Casa Blanca's Sweet Dream'n Zoltie "Zoltie" was the winner of the Altered Confirmation Invitational. She was also Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex in 2 pre-shows and gathered several qualifying scores in agility. (picture to follow).

Solo was at it again - at the WCASA Fall Fling in December, he was 4 for 4, earning his Novice Gamble title, moved up to Open Gamble, earned a qualifying score AND got 2 qualifying scores in Open Regular! Consistent, fast (one first, 3 seconds) and so much fun!

Solo's sisters were doing their share of qualifying too...congrats to Miley, Piper, and Zoltie!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Wizard son Del Sol's Irresistible Magic (Sirus) on attaining his WTCH (Working Trial Champion) in November. This versatile dog, who won Best of Breed at the 2008 Nationals, worked very hard for Dawna Sims to achieve this goal. Now all that's left is his ATCH (Agility Trial Champion) with owner Carol! Go Carol!

Solo, Elle and Kathy made a road trip to Goodyear, Arizona to attend a Donna Sims herding clinic in November. Three days of instruction were intense, informative and rewarding as both dogs showed tremendous ability on stock. Elle has found her calling - she is a natural; maintaining the correct distance, moving well both ways around the stock with a bit of finesse. Solo was a bit more of a "sheep bowler" but had high drive and no fear. Excellent results for only the second time on sheep for the pair! Another venue to get excited about!

We've been having FUN at agility! Solo and Scooter are improving every trial and our last trial Fillmore was no exception. Solo earned 4 Q's Elite Jumpers and Open Regular, earning his Open Regular title. Scooter earned 3 Q's in Elite Regular and Elite Jumpers. Fun AND success!

We did some genetic testing on the boys. Wizard and Solo are both heriditary cateract clear and MDR-1 Normal/Normal. Good genetics to pass on!