AKC BIS/BISS GCH & ASCA CH Heatherhill Dazzle Me Montana DNA-VP, CGC, TT

Hips Good - Elbows normal - HSF-4 negative - MDR-1 Mutant/normal - Full denitation – See full pedigree

Tanner’s pedigree speaks for itself.  His health clearances and show records do also… what I wanted to try to share with you is what kind of a dog he is: the kinds of anecdotes or little things that might be important (or at least fun) to someone selecting a potential stud dog or looking for a puppy.

Tan is the kind of dog that studies situations, and people.  He is very calm and reserved, unless he knows you, then he greets you with a dignified smile, wiggle and then leans on you.  He is always game for a ball to be thrown or a Frisbee…but he doesn’t keep bringing it to you and insisting you play.  He often initiates play with other dogs, but doesn’t push. I have a daycare and boarding kennel and Tanner enjoys playing with client dogs.  He grew up in that environment and is very well adjusted around all other animals.

He is very protective and gentle with babies… kittens or puppies.  Several years ago a friend found a newborn kitten, abandoned by it’s mother.  It sill had it’s umbilical cord it was so young.  She brought it to me to try to raise, as I have been very successful with newborn orphans.  From the moment he heard her cry the first time, he assumed duties as her guardian and protector. He slept as close as he could to her, and quietly showed teeth to any other dogs that got too close.  He would come nudge me if I didn’t hear her cry…and insist I go check on her.

When she was old enough to crawl, it was Tanner that shadowed her and supervised her explorations.  If something frightened her, she would run to him and hide herself under his mane hair and peek out at the world.  He would lay down and she played Queen of the Mountain on his back for hours.  They are still very close and he has schooled his daughters on how to interact with cats.

Tanner is first and foremost my pet, my companion.  He never has gone to a show when I have not been there. Please understand, I don’t judge anyone who sends their dog with handlers.  It just wasn’t right for me.  With that in mind, Tanner has compiled a pretty nice show record with limited showing.

I started showing Tanner as a puppy, and put his first majors on him.  I soon decided that I preferred to be outside the ring rather than inside.  Tanner has had several amazing handlers.  I think they all would tell you he is a fun, cooperative, easy dog to show.  Alan McCorkle showed him and WON  the first ASCA Conformation Finals in Las Vegas.  Regi Gravette showed him to many of the breed wins that qualified him for those finals. In AKC he was shown by Karen Bruneau and Larry Fenner.  He is now shown by Megan Hof.  Tanner and Megan have achieved more than I ever dreamed of.  She met him on a Saturday morning in Carmel at Del Monte.  They went BoS that first day, and the next, BoB and Group1.  It has been an amazing ride.  Tanner and Megan have numerous Group 1′s as well as a BiSS and a BiS.

One of the venues Tanner is enjoying is personal protection.  He willingly will full force hit the sleeve, if I am attacked or if I give the command.  He also will promptly disengage on command. Everything Tanner does he gives his all… in the show ring, caring for tiny babies or bite work.  Even though these activities are so different from one another, he has the brains and the heart to  know  the correct way to handle each one.  He is an incredibly intelligent dog that is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside.

He is truly a gentleman and at the same time a big goof playing with his family.  He grew up playing with many of my day care and boarding clients. His gentleness and his calm demeanor are wonderful to live with.

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