Performance Shelties from Lockehill
July 20, 2022: Just received this update and photo on the "Schaible Pack" from Chris. He runs four Lockehill shelties in Aglilty with his new pup waiting in the wings.. He also had MACH5 PACH Lockehill Lady Elizabeth who passed away two years ago (see tribute below). Lockehill Lady Arya Rose Bronte OA OAJ (top left) Lockhill Atwater Windsong "Bree aka Charm"five months old (top right) Lockehill Caelan Bronte "Caelan" just two and getting started (center) Lockehill Aedan Kristofer Bronte MX MXB MKJ MJB (inset photo lower left) He was on the sofa too but mostly out of the photo! |
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March 12 , 2022: Lockehill Hollywood Cowgirl NA NAJ AXP MJP OFP FCAT CGC TKI "Holly" (Ch Macdega Allegiance x Lockehill Jolene My Love) Holly is an outstanding sheltie with an enormus heart and courage. She won her FCAT title at eleven years of age and is now retired. She had so many setbacks but kept on overcoming them. Holly has DMS (Dermatomyositis), a genetic disease that affects her skin and muscles. Over time she has had to retire from the rigors of Agility, a “game” she loved so much, because of injuries to her muscles and tendons. She wanted to compete so badly and had so much talent. Note: we now have the genetic test for DMS so we can avoid breedings that will produce this autoimmune disease. Unfortunately the test was not available when I bred Holly but she turned out perfect anyway! The Minazzi's have kept her as well as possible and gave her every chance to "play the game". Such Great People! January 30, 2021 Holly got her BCAT on December 5th 2020. Her fastest run was on January 23rd, where she ran 19.08MPH. The other two runs that weekend were 18.96 and 18.61 mph
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In Fast CAT ( which stands for Coursing Ability Test), dogs run a 100 meter long straight course chasing a lure. The faster the dog completes the course, the more points they get. Points are calculated by multiplying their MPH by their handicap as shown below. For example, when Holly ran 19.08 MPH, she earned 28.62 points because her handicap is 1.5. Dogs that are 18" or higher at the withers have a handicap of 1. Dogs between 12" to 18" at the withers have a handicap of 1.5, and the dogs that are below 12" at the withers have a handicap of 2. Holly completed her FCAT on March 12, 2022.
The following titles are earned when the dogs achieve the respective points:
BCAT = 150 cumulative points, DCAT = 500 cumulative points, FCAT = 1000 cumulative points
November 28 , 2020 NATCH-4 Lockehill Celtic Fire MXPB, MJP3, MJPB, MFP. PAX "Sidheag" Robert writes:
"Here's an update on Sidheag. fortunately we've submitted several video taped runs over the past year due to covid, and she earned her 2nd and 3rd NATCH but today was the 1st in person trial we've been to. if you look really close, you'll notice she's wearing a little tiara! (best 10 dollars I've ever spent) I told her they are princess quality diamonds, and oddly she likes her picture taken with it on!" Sidheag is a fantastic example of how you can overcome a timid dog's hesitation with patience and love. Robert, you are the best, never gave up on your little Princess and my how she blossomed. Wow, Robert and Sidheag have been busy this year despite the COVID shut down. Good to hear the powers that be allowed video taped runs to be counted. Sighead is just now starting to show a little grey on her face and at ten years young she deserves every one. Congratulations to you both, I am very proud of you.
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. | October 17, 2020: So hard to say goodbye to Jacob the super dog. He was just 11 years old. Just a month ago he was running agility and winning his PACH2. At the end of his run he would not take his victory lap and J.R. knew something was not right, as if he was saying that he had given his all and could go no more. A trip to the veterinarian confirmed what they did not want to hear. Jacob had advanced prostrate cancer. How could a dog so sick keep going and winning....love of the game and love of the people he so wanted to please. Jacob had a very good life full of fun, he never wanted for anything, and he was so loved and adored by his family, Linda and JR Minazzi. Jacob is survived by his sister Jolene, nieses Hollyand Emily, plus countless Lockehill cousins. His mother Lovey passed a year ago at 14 and his half sister Ellie, an accomplished agility champion, passed in May, see tribute below. I sold Jacob as a conformation show prospect but he was returned to me because he went oversize. How fortunate for him because he was claimed by the Minazzi's and they decided to try their new sheltie in Agility. JR sent me this list of his accomplishments: "Jacob has obtained many great achievements and experiences in his lifetime. He earned titles in obedience, herding, agility, trick dog, and therapy dog. He also competed in the 2019 AKC National Agility trial in Tulsa, Oklahoma placing 25 th in the nation for 12” preferred jump height dogs. He has served as a faithful companion, and a beloved part of our family for over 10 years. He got his PACH 2 the day after his 11 th birthday. We will dearly miss him and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the opportunity to have him in our life. "
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September 13, 2020 MACH PACH2 LOCKEHILL COWBOY CASANOVA “JACOB” MXS MJB MXP3 MJPB MJP3 MJPB PAX NF XFP CGC TKN At the Alamo Area Toy Dog Club agility event September 11 th through 13 th , Jacob reached several achievements. Out of 14 runs, Jacob qualified 11 times. Out of those 11 qualifying runs he was able to grasp 2-1 st places, 5—2 nd places, 2—3 rd places, and 2-4 th places. Every qualifying run he was able to place. He also obtained 2 out of a possible 2 triple Q's and 3 out of a possible 3 double Q's. A triple Q is when a dog qualifies in standard, jumpers, and FAST in the same day. A double Q is when a dog qualifies in standard and jumpers in the same day. His crowning achievement for that weekend was on Sunday on his last run of the weekend. He was able to complete his final double Q to qualify for his second Preferred Agility CHampion title (PACH 2).
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May 25, 2020: MACH5 PACH Lockehill Lady Elizabeth Bronte "Ellie" It is with great sadness that I report that Lovey's daughter Ellie has passed. She was a very talented beauty who accomplished so much. Chris writes "I wanted to let you know Ellie, our agility star, passed away Friday afternoon. Around 1:00 in the afternoon she went into a seizure and never came out of it. We went to our vet to put her to sleep. She was laying in my lap, looking like she was sleeping the whole way. Her last week was good, she got to do things she loved, play ball, go for a walk, and Thursday we played agility (which she was completely happy). She was a huge presence in our pack, and the other puppies are trying to figure out how to fill her daily jobs (keeping an eye on everyone during the day, and relax next to her humans when not on duty). I have attached a digital painting that I have been working and finished a couple of days before she left us. Chris Schaible See Ellies many exploits in teh agility ring below
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