Call Name: Dutch

Variety: 15"

Date of Birth: July 23, 2021

Color: Dominant Black Tri-Color (tested)

Bred by: Chelsea Metteer & Sarah Sweetman

Owned by: Sarah Smith Falkner (residing), Chelsea Metteer, and Sarah Sweetman

Health Clearances: MLS Clear, Factor VII Clear, NCCD Clear, POAG Clear, IGS Clear, DM Clear, PK Deficiency Clear, OFA Hips Good (prelim), OFA Elbows Normal (prelim)

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Dutch was our pick puppy from a litter of 8 beautiful puppies by the outstanding, notable sire "Spencer" (and his 13 year-old frozen semen!) and our recent Australian import "Puddin". This important breeding was possible with the support of our cherished friends Leigh and Helen Gibson (Puddin's breeder), Terri Papagni-Carter and Daniel Carter (Spencer's owners), and Sarah Sweetman (Puddin's co-owner and co-breeder of the litter with me). Both Sarah and I are very grateful to all for allowing us the opportunity to create this once-in-a-lifetime litter! Dutch finished his championship very quickly under the expert guidance of Sarah Smith-Falkner (who also owns a littermate) with several BOV wins from the classes over specials. He now competes in AKC Fast CAT, CGC, and Trick Dog and will make select appearances in the conformation breed ring, where he was recently honored with a Best in Specialty Show (2nd in the litter to do so!).  His first litter was born July 2022 and is looking very promising!