Handsome
Handsome was our first Cardigan. We were fortunate to be put in contact
with Marla Gardner of Cardiridge & even more fortunate that she was willing
to take a chance on us & allow Handsome to move to MN to be Mac's Jr's
dog. To this day, Marla is both a friend & mentor to us.
with Marla Gardner of Cardiridge & even more fortunate that she was willing
to take a chance on us & allow Handsome to move to MN to be Mac's Jr's
dog. To this day, Marla is both a friend & mentor to us.
Handsome & Mackenzie in the Juniors ring. Mackenzie, with the help of Handsome, was the CWCCA Top
Cardigan Jr Handler in the U.S. for her age group (10-14) in 2004 (& 3rd overall) & in 2005 for the
Intermediate group (age 12-14). In 2006, they made the top 5 for all age groups. They are a Great Team!
Cardigan Jr Handler in the U.S. for her age group (10-14) in 2004 (& 3rd overall) & in 2005 for the
Intermediate group (age 12-14). In 2006, they made the top 5 for all age groups. They are a Great Team!
| We knew he could do it!! August 5, 2006 - Coulee KC, LaCrosse, WI Mac & Handsome earn their Rally Novice title & place 4th in the Nov A class! |
CH Cardiridge Cassanova RN NJP
(BIS Int/Am CH Sisterwood's Winsome Will x Indovan's Belinda)
Born July 15, 2000 Breeders: Marla & Sam Gardner & Meri Tuli Aalto
(BIS Int/Am CH Sisterwood's Winsome Will x Indovan's Belinda)
Born July 15, 2000 Breeders: Marla & Sam Gardner & Meri Tuli Aalto
Photo by V.W. Perry
| Handsome earns his NJP!! This journey has surely taught Mac perseverance & to believe in the abilities of her dog & herself. In 2005, we succumbed to our doubts about Handsome's abilities as an agility dog & decided to discontinue his training & competing. Then in 2006, as Mac & Berry trained, we had Handsome do practice runs on the newly-built equipment, just for fun, & decided to give it one more try. Anyone who's seen him run knows he often chooses to trot the course rather than run it (he has been 23 seconds over course time) & he has caused a snicker or two from onlookers, especially when this 37-lb Cardigan walks up to a jump & then jumps it, but when he's in the right mood, he gives it his all. He earned his first leg in July in Bloomington with a clean run; his 2nd leg came in August at Lake Elmo with a 90, placing 2nd. Then he finished his title in style on October 7th at Key City with a 93, a first place, & only 2 seconds over course time. Way to go Mac & Handsome!!! |
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| From the moment he came home, it was obvious that Handsome & Mackenzie were made for each other. Cardigans have a special affinity for young people. The bond between these two shows that there is nothing more special than a girl & her Cardigan. |
Back in the Ring Again...
Handsome is now officially a Veteran at age 7, so he & Mac are having some fun back in the conformation ring. At the Coulee KC show, they took a
Veteran Herding Group 3. Then, at the Cardigan Supported entry at the Des Moines Kennel Club shows, he was named Best Veterans in Sweepstakes.
Handsome is now officially a Veteran at age 7, so he & Mac are having some fun back in the conformation ring. At the Coulee KC show, they took a
Veteran Herding Group 3. Then, at the Cardigan Supported entry at the Des Moines Kennel Club shows, he was named Best Veterans in Sweepstakes.
