Tessa

Tessa’s strong and determined personality was apparent since the day she was born. This spunky girl is a fighter and doesn’t let anything get her down. She was the bold, confident girl in the litter who always went off on her own to investigate and explore. It was hard to give her up as her beautiful face and sweet personality made her one of the favorites. Always the last puppy to come in from outside, <which earned her the nick name “stinky”> her mother reports this has not changed the least bit.

When Paige was pregnant Anita approached me about possible getting a puppy. She explained she wanted girl that she could both show & earn the performance titles with. As Tessa was an independent little girl I was hesitant at first about sending her off to Anita. I gave Anita a list of pros and cons about each of the available girls, hoping that she could give me a better idea as to who she felt was the better match for her. By the time Anita arrived to pick up her baby she walked in and announced "I am taking my pink girl" and with that the perfect match was made. Tessa started classes as a pup and soon she was hitting the show ring. In a short time she had earned multiple single points and Best of Breeds against older competition. In the fall of 2007 at just 10 months old Tessa walked away with Best of Opposite in Puppy sweeps at the FSSA National. The next day she took the 5 point major at the supported entry trailer show.

Tessa is proving to be a versatile girl like her momma Paige. She has been hard at work training in conformation, agility and obedience. She has already earned her Rally Novice title and is currently working towards her Companion Dog (CD) title. She is growing up to be a beautiful girl with lovely structure and “fear nothing” attitude. Tessa finished her Championship at just 1 1/2 years old and was owner/handled for all her points by Anita! During her free time she loves to hang out on the family’s boat with the other 4 legged kids in the family. Watch for Tess in 2008 as this little super star will be seen in both the show & performance ring.

09-10-07 Tessa is slowly coming into her own. She has earned 3 Best of breeds to date. Tessa has been working hard on her training learning to free stack and to gait nicely. She has a happy out-going in the ring and her effortless movement sets her apart from others.
10-26-07 Tessa headed to California with Anita & big sister Emma for the 2007 FSSA National Specialty. This was the first national for all the girls! As Anita had 2 girls Kristy Hill offered to show Emma for Anita. Well Anita didn't have high expectations when she walked into the Puppy Sweeps class with Tessa. Soon she was floating on air when the Judge pointed to Tessa for BOS in the puppy sweeps! Anita's day continue to get better when Kristy Hill skillfully guided Emma to Winner's Bitch and Best of Opposite for a 5 point major! We are proud of all the ladies!

10-27-07 The very next day at the FSSA national trailer shows Tessa strutted away with Winner's Bitch for a 5 point major. As usual Tessa was owner/handled by Anita. I don't know if Anita's head has stopped spinning from the past two days....but I hope she gets used to being in the winner's circle!

12-08-07 Tessa went into the rally ring for the first time and walked away with her first RN leg. Her owner reported the ring conditions were less then ideal. <dirt floor arena with lots of smells!> However Tessa did well and listened to her mom! Not bad for an 11 month old puppy!

07-19-08 Anita and Tessa do it again and this time walk away with a 4 point major to finish Tessa's Championship! Tessa was owner/handled by Anita for all her points. We are extremely proud of Anita & Tessa for this wonderful accomplishment!

03-22-09 Anita and Tessa went to the George Alston Advanced Handling seminar. She was thrilled to find out she was doing everything right and was than shocked when awarded 2nd place for her handling skills! We are just thrilled for Anita & Tessa! Way to go girls!

04-26-09 All we can say is WOW. Within two weeks Tessa earns two Group 4 placements. Tessa has just begun her specials career and we are very please as she seems to be off to a WONDERFUL start. A big THANK YOU to Anita for doing such a great job with her!