Striped Right Arrow: Looking So Pretty Phoebe in the ring at 10 yrs old 2008 FSSA National Veterans 1st & BOS Veterans Sweeps

 

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"Phoebe"

Ch Calico's American Beauty CDX TD RA, HOF
 
OFA "Good", Cerf "Clear", Thyroid "low/normal" 
Ch Hilltop's Avalyde Jolly Roger x Ch Calico's Stuck With You CDX OAJ OA
Bred by Kristy Hill "Catera Field Spaniels"  
Born 4/19/98
 
 

 
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Looking Pretty at 7 1/2 years old fall of 2005

Phoebe almost 12 years old

 Phoebe is one of those fields who is un-like the others. Her calm demeanor and quiet nature causes people to refer to her as "the good girl". Phoebe has always made people aware of when she is present. Whether she is hamming up for the crowd while in the obedience ring or simply lounging around she is truly a special girl.

Despite Phoebe's many clever antics in the obedience ring she managed to pick up a few titles over the years. She earned multiple placements in both novice and the open classes. At 7 years of age she acquired both the RN and RA in consecutive shows with all the scores being in the 90's.

People often asked why Phoebe was never bred. Obviously, she was a beautiful girl with a great attitude and I for one would of LOVED to of had a puppy from her. However, there were too many factors stacked against us. First of all, Phoebe had a titled cervix which made a natural breeding impossible. We then attempted 2 AI's - which both failed. At the age of 3  Phoebe had a cancerous mammary tumor removed. The vets said it wasn't likely to spread as the tumor was well contained. Unfortunately, Phoebe developed over a dozen more mammary tumors over the next 6 months. After consulting with specialists it was determined that she needed not only to be spayed but to have a radical mastectomy as well. Several thousand dollars later and after a few months to recover Phoebe was once again a healthy girl. The cancer and the reproductive issues Phoebe had were not really the fault of anyone. Sometimes the cards are simply not in your favor. Phoebe was worth every single penny and is currently a VERY active and healthy 13 year old gal!   

Phoebe is currently in retirement and there are no current plans to take her back in the ring. She has been enjoying going out on the occasional track, or showing Paige up with her whirlwind finishes. 

Phoebe's primary job lately has been being the princess and her Dad Jay is of course "HERS". She loves to accompany Jay to work and sits in on the business meeting. Although occasionally she finds the meeting quite drab and will fall asleep and snore loudly. Nothing makes Phoebe happier than just being part of the family and hanging out at all the dog events. We continue to feel blessed that we have this wonderful gal who makes us smile each and every day.

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Phoebe celebrates her birthday

Phoebe with the final article
 
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NEW CHAMPION-BEST OF OPPOSITE-BEST OF WINNERS

 

Accomplishments Over the Years

*Proven Versatility*

  • 5-6-00 WB 3 pt major
  • 7-29-00 BOW 5 pt major
  • 7-31-00 WB/BOW/BOS 3 pt major
  • 8-01-00 WB/BOW/BOS 3 pt major
  • 8-01-00 New Champion
  • 3-15-03 1st place Novice A Detroit KC
  • 4-30-03 TD title
  • 5-01-03 1st place Novice A FSSA National
  • 5-03-03 CD Title
  • 11-15-03 4th place Open A
  • 11-16-03 1st place Open A 
  • 2003 #1 Novice A Shuman System, #1 Novice A & B Shuman System
  • 1-18-04 CDX Title
  • 4-21-05 1st place Rally Novice FSSA National 2005
  • 4-21-05 FSSA 2005 National 1st in Veterans Class and Judge's Award Of Merit
  • 7-10-05 RN title
  • 7-31-05 RA title and qualifies for FSSA HOF
  • 9-22-06 BOS Veteran Sweeps 2006 National
  • 9-22-06 Jay and Phoebe make their debut in Veteran obedience and score 177. This was Jay's first time in the ring. 
  • 05-22-08 BOS Veterans Sweeps 2008 FSSA National Specialty.
  • 05-22-08 1st place Veterans 10-12 class 2008 FSSA National Specialty

Above: Veterans 1st Place FSSA 2008 National

Above: Best Of Opposite Veteran's Sweeps

 

FSSA 2005 National
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Judge's Award Of Merit

FSSA National 2006
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Best Of Opposite in Veteran Sweeps

If you spend ten minutes training your dog for every excuse you give you will have one 'ell of a dog!
 
Karen Balinski
Ravenna Mi
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