Abbey was bred by Stuart Inzinna of Canami Shelties , Rochester, NY. I flew back east to pick up a 12 week old puppy but this 1 year old girl stole my heart with her fun loving personality. I call her my "feel good sheltie" because it is impossible not to feel good around her. Thank you Stuart for agreeing to part with her!
Abbey is Tess' great niece through her sire, AM/CAN Ch. Canami Constellation (Kelso). Kelso's dam is Tess' litter sister, Nerissa.
Spring 10: Abbey is so much fun to train. She is learning the utility exercises and polishing her novice and open skills. She is doing some rally too.
Latest News!
June 11-13, 2010 Yukon Kennel Club Shows/Trials New Canadian Rally Novice Title!
Abbey earned her first title this weekend, the Canadian Rally Novice title {CAN. RN}, placing 1st all three days with scores of 100, 99 and 99. Abbey also earned a HIT on Friday and tied for a second HIT on Saturday.
June 12, 2010 Abbey's second Canadian Novice Rally leg at the Yukon Kennel Club shows/trials
2 minute video.
April 26, 2010 Abbey at the Mendenhall Glacier with Jetta, Cc, Frosty and Tess, Juneau, AK
3 minute video of our herding dogs at the Glacier by C. Stelpherg [joke].
April 23, 1020 UKC Rally Trials, Capital Kennel Club of Juneau, Juneau, AK
Abbey earns her first UKC Rally leg under Terri Kaluza, 3rd place behind Frosty and Tess and a score of 96.
[photo to come]
December 30, 2009 At home in Juneau, AK
30 second You Tube Video of Abbey learning scent articles.
July 17-19, 2009 FLAEDA UKC Shows, Locke, NY
Abbey's dam, Zippy, finished Her UKC Championship. Congrats to Stuart!
June, 2009 Our Daily Walks
Here are pictures from one of our daily walks, "Dog Day Afternoon on the Wetlands" with Tess and Frosty. Abbey loves to run on the beach and go in the water up to her belly.
May-June, 2009 Vacation with Tess
Here are pictures from our summer vacation, "June Afternoon at Lake Bennett" with Tess, Kenai and Summit.
May 3, 2009 Canadian Collie & Shetland Sheepdog Assoc. National Specialty
Abbey would like to congratulate her breeder, Stuart Inzinna, and her dam, Zippy (Breathnach Canami Full Tilt RN), for winning the Open Blue Bitch class at the Canadian Collie and Shetland Sheepdog Association National Specialty! Way to go Stuart and Zippy!
May 8-10, 2009 UKC Shows, Locke, NY
Stuart went to the Locke UKC shows this weekend with Jill's Ellis's help and put 80 pts on "Zippy" [Breathnach Canami Full Tilt CGC, TDI, RN]. Way to go Stuart and Zippy!
Kelso placed 2nd in his class at the 2003 ASSA National breeder owner handled by Erin Davis at 20 months of age. His first weekend out in the US handled by Amanda he picked up a 3pt major and a 2 pt win for his first 5 pts under both Mr and Mrs R C Thomas. But Kelso mostly sat back while Erin went to college and showed friend's dogs and their other boys. At 8 1/2 years old Erin dusted him off and entered him at a weekend of specialties in November 2008. He was WD/BOW/BOW for back to back majors to finish under judges Carolyn Ing and Anne Foreman!!
Those who have met Kelso know what an incredible zest for life he has! He is a sound and honest dog who, as a veteran, looks as good now as he ever has. He likes everyone he meets and he will do anything for his family. Kelso is very serious about playing fetch so if you ever are lucky enough to meet him and you pick up his tennis ball or toys be prepared to stay awhile. A few of his favorite things are to sleep on the bed, go for car rides, patrol the horse barn, chase water from the sprinkler, and go to shows. Kelso is VWD DNA clear, eyes clear, normal thyroid, and OFA fair.
Zippy is pictured winning the Open Blue Bitch class at the 2006 CSSA National. Amanda Inzinna handling.
Zippy is Stuart Inzinna's (Mandy's son) junior showmanship and performance sheltie! They make quite a team! Stuart (age 11) handled Zippy to her first Canadian points in October of 2006 at the Wine Country Shows. She was WB for 3 points! Zippy was bred by Kaitlin Huff / Breathnach Shelties and is sired by our AM/CAN CH Canami Ultra Black. She is OFA Excellent.
"Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" [Abbey at home, April 2009]