What can I say about a GIFT like Spree?
When I lost Ledge, most of all, I lost a soulmate. I also lost an agility partner since Charter was too young to trial and just starting his training. I missed agility – it was such a big part of my life.
What can I say about a FRIEND like Jan?
A breeder extraordinaire for sure but when she sent me an email and offered to let me run Spree – HER dog, I was floored – it was so unexpected. Jan had taken Spree up to the top levels of competition in agility. She was superbly trained and young enough to be a partner for years to come. What a once in a lifetime opportunity – to get to run with such a schoolmaster.
What can I say about a DOG like Spree?
First of all, she puts up with me! She has taught me more in the short time I’ve done agility with her than I ever thought possible. I feel honored every time I step into a ring with her – whether it’s practice, training, or competing (Spree is much more accomplished than I will ever be). She makes me a better handler than I thought I could ever be. But all that has taken second place to the love she has offered to me and the bond we share. Working at Guide Dogs, every day I see how dogs can adjust and bond to new handlers. It’s truly amazing. Their capacity for love seems to know no bounds. They can love each person equally and fully.
I know Spree will never stop loving Jan with all her heart – it’s evident every time they are together - but that doesn’t ever detract from her love for me (I think there’s a lesson to be learned in that).
Jan, words really can’t cover the depth...
of my gratitude for letting Spree, Charter, Ledge, and Tux be such incredible partners for me. They are all treasured . Spree is a gift beyond all words and don’t think for a minute I don’t know how hard it was to let her go! I am eternally grateful to you as a breeder and most of all a friend.
Kathy Kelly, CA
SPREE
This is it
It's time for u to go to the wire
U’re a hit
Cuz u got the burnin' desire
It's your time (Time)
U got the horn so why don't u blow it
U are fine (Fine)
U're really cute and baby u know it
U're so good
Baby there ain't
nobody better (Ain't nobody better)
So u should
Never, ever go by the letter (Never ever)
U're so cool (Cool)
Everything u do is success
Make the rules (Rules)
Then break them all cuz u are the best!
SPREE
Check out the latest videos on Teeter!
Click here to see video of Spree's running teeter. then click here to see Spree's 2 on 2 off teeter
See video of Spree's slide teeter in action at her latest trial on May 12, 2003 winning EX A!
Pictures taken 1/29/05
click here to see Spree running the dogwalk click here to see Spree execute 2o2o dogwalk
click here to see Spree run the Aframe click here to see Spree execute 2o2o Aframe
Spree is now living with my long time friend Kathy Kelly
Spree,
my energizer bunny! Pure delight in everything she does.
She flies around the agility course with pure energy yet is quickly responsive
to my commands. She is my snuggle bunny in bed and my zest girl everywhere
else!
Dam: HC Hob Nob Etched In Stone UD, MX, MXJ Sire: WTCH, DC Spot VIII HSAs, ROMX photo of Spot courtesy of Becky Beckmann
Spree earns her Herding Excellent title sharing winning placements with brother Bezel! In only 2 weekends of trials she already has a first place major towards her Herding Championship title!
Spree and I bonded very early when, at six weeks of age, she broke her left rear leg leaping to get a toy from my hand. I was devastated having to crate confine her for eight weeks! Spree is stylish and keen when working her sheep. I get a tremendous thrill whenever we are working together either on the agility course or working the sheep.
Spree/JJ litter of gorgeous black and white puppies born 3/29/05
Spree had her first litter with Brew on December 1, 2003
I just absolutely LOVE my Bezel and Spree...thanks Chisel and Red Spot for making such super special red kids for me!
Spree is a litter sister to Bezel, Roady, Luna, Rhett & Stoner
Sire: Imp (Red) Spot Dam: HCh Hob Nob Etched In Stone 'Chisel'
Click here to see video of Spree doing a jump/weave entrance sequence at 18 months old
Click here to see video of Spree doing an outrun after only a few times working sheep
