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Multi RBIS UKC / AKC Ch. Struan's Heartbreaker at KD's, RN, CGC

		Player came to us "on loan" as a temporary dog for Katie to show when her dog "Elf" wasn't able to go out for a while. A mere couple of weeks after he arrived, Katie and Player made their ring debut at the Supported Entry in Montgomery, AL where they went Best of Opposite Sex over lots of adults and even some Specials their very first trip around the ring together.

Katie and Player have continued their winning ways together, taking many Best of Breed wins at most of the all-breed shows where they have competed. (Beating Mom who is an experienced handler no less!)

		Though Katie didn't place in the group, she and Player were finally allowed to make their first group ring appearance together at the Brandon Kennel Club and Mississippi State Kennel Club shows in December, 2007. There wasn't a dry eye in the house and the applause was astounding. Katie handled herself and Player well. To say that Mom is quite pleased with her efforts would be an understatement! Of course the day was rather tiring for her, as you can tell from the photo!

(AKC/UKC/CKC/NSDTRC CH Landew KD's Prince of Tides CDX, WC, TDI, TT

HRCH Struan's Devil's In De Tails SH, WCI)

Breeder: Eric Johnson of Struan Tollers

From shortly after their first show, we knew that Player was a special dog. When Katie fell in the ring, Player simply stopped to see if she was okay, then the two of them just dusted off and kept right on going together like nothing happened. He absolutely loves showing for her and I couldn't swear to it, but I think he's proud to be in the ring with her. He really begins to turn on and strut when he hears all the applause. Though Player was supposed go back to his former life, the longer he was here, the more the two of them simply blossomed together. We really felt like finding another dog out there so absolutely perfect for Katie to show as a Special would be difficult if not impossible. Thankfully, Player became a permanent house dog and part of our family in January, 2008. Though Elfie has not lost her place as "Katie's Dog!!" Player has managed to join Elf's esteemed ranks by claiming co-ownership of Katie with her. Maria Harrison gave Player a good start on his obedience training before he came to us having trained and handled him to his Rally Novice (RN) title and putting his CGC on him. Now we will work to finish some of the training and add to his titles in both obedience and field while Katie continues to show him as a Special in the breed ring. Don't worry though! Even with his busy schedule, he still gets plenty of time on the sofa or on my side of the bed when Rick is watching TV and sharing snacks with him! (Why do they always leave crumbs on MY side of the bed?!) Be looking for lots of updates as Player's journey with Katie continues to unfold.

NEWSFLASH!! Katie and Player competed in their first UKC shows, bringing home 3 Reserve Best in Show wins and 2 Gun Dog Group 1st's out of 6 shows to finish Player's UKC Championship!

Standing at stud occasionally by private treaty to approved bitches

PRA Normal; CEA Carrier; Hips OFA Excellent; Elbows OFA Normal; Heart OFA Normal; Thyroid OFA Normal