Spirit places both Saturday and Sunday

I was not able to attend the AKC Lure Coursing trial in Akien, SC this weekend, but was lucky enough to send Spirit down without me. I heard it was very wet and cold, but the dogs still had a good time.
According to those there, Spirit ran well and had lots of fun! She placed 3rd out of 14 on Saturday and 3rd out of 15 on Sunday, adding another 3 points towards her championship title.
Way to go Spirit - I am proud of you as always!
Next trial will be in two weeks in Virginia, I can't wait as I will be able to go to that one.

New Photos of Spirit

Mike was practicing taking Portrait photos and got these of Spirit - isn't she beautiful!!!!
Thanks to Mike and to Spirit for being such a great subject.
Deana

Spirit enjoying time outside in the yard

In the early part of February we had a really nice day (in the 70s). Spirit and Morgan had a grand time and I was able to get a few photos of them in the yard. I can't believe Spirit is 15 months old already. (She was only 14 months old in these photos).
Oh those ears!! what are you trying to be a Jack Russell?

Spirit!

This is a great photo that Mike took and converted to black and white.
I really love what he did and wanted to share.
Deana

Spirit earns ASFA points

We had another fun weekend Lure Coursing this past weekend in Camden, SC at CLCS's ASFA January Jam. On Saturday she place 2nd out of 15 dogs in the open class to earn 30 pts. towards her championship title. On Sunday she took a bad spill which took her out of placements, but her second run was good enought to bring her back up to 6th place out of 16 or 17 dogs.
Follow the link to more photos of her and Tyler. Thanks to Mike.

http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/LureCoursingCamdenSC11709533PM?feat=directlink

Below are Spirit (yellow) and her littermate, Flyer (blue), getting a chance to course together!

Way to go Spirit! We are proud as always!!!
Deana

Spirit having a great time Lure Coursing!

Here comes Spirit moving in for score!
She goes for it!



She gets it!!!! Is she having fun or what!

Spirit has run in 5 trials now and she has earned her SC title and a total of 8 points.
Each trial entered there were split stakes and multiple top 20 dogs competing in those stakes. She has placed in the top 5 each of those days!
Way to go Spirit! We are proud of you!
Thanks to Mike for these great photos taken on Sunday!

Christmas Day Portrait

Merry Christmas from Spirit.
What a beautiful picture Mike took of her!

Spirit earns 5 points towards her championship

This was Spirits second weekend participating in the open class and it was a tough weekend to course. Being the end of the year, all of the top coursing dogs in this area were out trying to get some of the last available points for the year.
Spirit, did not disappoint us. She continued to run well, straight on the line and full force enthusiasm.
On Saturday she tied for 2-3 and won her run-off to go 2nd place and earn another 3 points.
On Sunday she tied for 3-4 and again won her run-off to go 3rd for an additional 2 points.
She now has 8 singles towards her Field Championship title.
We will be running again next weekend as that is the last trial in this area for some time.
Wish her luck. Here are some good photos of her that Mike took. Thanks Mike!
Notice the tongue ! I am afraid she will bite it off!More photos in the web album:
http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/CamdenLureCoursing122008?feat=directlink

Deana

Spirit earns her JC title and places in her first Trial!!

Spirit had a great week!

This little red girl is a true pistol!!!
She easily earned her Junior Coursing (JC) title and moved up to the open class on Sunday. What an exciting day. -- She tied for first place after the second run. The run-off was close and she ended up in second (however I have to say that that was her 4th run of the day and her 7th run of the weekend!!)
I can't wait to see what this girl will do in the future! She is running straight on the line and full of enthusiasm! She ended up earning 3 pts. towards her championship title. Not bad for her first time out!
Way to Go Spirit!!!! We are proud of you!
Some photos are below - more can be seen in the web album:

http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/LureCoursingReidsville112908#




Deana