Dakota: Marahootay The Sunbird
December 2009: All about Dakota in 2009
Hello to all my lovely family at Marahootay,
Sorry it's taken me so long to update you but I have only just worked out how to email you.
Well you were right - I do fit in very well with the Lyons family, we alre all as nutty as each other. Mum reckons she could write a book about our antics. And there are times when I have had an identity crisis . . . . am I a dog, a cat or a child ??!?? But as the baby of the family I am totally spoilt.
I have been a very busy girl. We have been to Salisbury twice with AMWA and in 2009 I won Prettiest Bitch, and this year won Junior Handler with my boy Leon in the fun dog show. And camping in the new forest . . . and these weekends are great as I get to see all of you.
I started at ring-craft early on and consistantly win at our Match nights and this is where I learn how to behave in the ring. And even if I do say so myself I am very good!
Mum has entered me into Dog Shows and I am very proud of my achievements, they are:
- Beckenham Canine Association - 1st in my class and Best AV Working Puppy.
- Wickford Basildon & Disctrict - 2nd in Puppy Malamute class with my brother Meeko taking first. 1st in AV Working and Best Puppy in AV Working and Pastoral Breeds.
- South West Essex Canine Association - 2nd in Malamute Class
- Bedford Canine Society - 1st AV Working and Reserve Best of Breed.
I also got 3 1st places at Woofstock companion Dog show. And went on to win Best in Show at Barnet Festival Dog Show, where I showed my gratitude by leaving my mark on the Mayor's lovely cream suit!!!
I have had two lovely write-ups in Dog World and they read:
- "Marahootay the Sunbird: Puppy of 10 mths, correct bite, structure and movement, Pretty Bitch with lovely coat, showed very well for one so young." - Heather Watkin
- "Marahootay the Sunbird: Beautifully constructed young bitch, very pretty but still has the strength required. Dark eye and good ears, good straight legs with good bone, correctly angulated that showed in her movement." - Kimberly Jebson
We also got invited by The Kennel Club to attend Discover Dogs at Earls Court this year and I got placed 2nd in the pedigree class. There were lots of entries into the Best Buddies class and I got some fantastic comments, like what a great advocate I was for the breed to see an 8 year old handling me and how everyone loved my 'singing'.
I am also a Pets As Therapy dog. I passed my assessment at East of England Champ show and now regularly visit a school for children with special needs. I absolutely love children and when I got on the school run you will always know where I am - usually under a pile of Children!
And I am Santas Lil' Helper at my childrens school Christmas Grotto. I still get alot of attention whereever I go and I am always happy to have my belly rubbed.
My Mum says they broke the mould when they made me and I am one of kind. And she wants to thank you for letting me come into her life and bringing so much joy, unconditional love and all the new friends that I have attracted along the way.
Well - I am going to go now and dig my mum another hole in the garden - so you all take care and I hope to see you in the New Year for some puppy loves.
Lots of sloppy hugs and kisses
DAKOTA XXXXXX
August 2008: Dakota goes to the AMWA weekend
Dakota took her new family to the AMWA weekend, it was a tough weekend.
Dakota and Delta go for a paddle to cool down.
August 2008: Dakota settling into her new home
Dakota settling into her new home.
Dakota has an older sister, Delta, to keep in check.
But she finds where to chill out.
