MEET BRIAR PATCH BRINKS!

Brinks has been going to a basic obedience class since last fall to get socialized and learn to pay attention to her human when other dogs and people are around. From all indications, by choice, she was just "NOT" getting it! Easily distracted and completely blonde at moments, Brinks was entered in her first ever show. The UKC Carolina Classic at Hickory on April 1st and 2nd. From the moment she walked into the ring that first time, she was all business. She HAD been paying attention! Saturday, she was awarded Best Female in both shows. Sunday, not only did she again take Best Female, she went over Bear and took Best of Breed! We are very proud of our little girl.

Click on photo for larger image	Click on photo for larger image Brinks turned 18 months old on Sunday, June 11, 2006. This past Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club show, under Judge Grace Black, Brinks received her first AKC points going Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex!

Click on photo for larger image Taking a break! Wednesday, March 9, 2005 After playing outside, Brinks has investigated the house.

Click on photo for larger image One picture at a time is enough! The camera is supposed to be a chew toy! Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Not backing down Brinks took Bear's favorite stuffed toy! Wednesday, March 9,2005

Click on photo for larger image Brinks is fearless!! She didn't give the toy back, either! Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Time for a rest Wednesday, March 10, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Napping with new friends! Wedneday, March 10, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Brinks KNOWS where Bungee hid her bone! She found it and Bungee let her have it for about 5 minutes! Friday, March 11, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Brinks has 14 acres to invetigate - She thinks it should all be done in one day! Friday, March 11,2005

Click on photo for larger image Just checking it all out! Friday, March 11, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Even on a rocky slope, she's already showing that Anatolian movement! Friday, March 11, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Still checking everything! Friday, March 11, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Was that a rabbit? Friday, March 11, 2005

Click on photo for larger image Maggie and Brinks got off to a touchy start, but everything has worked out and Maggie has adopted our new baby!	Click on photo for larger image After two weeks, you just don't see one without the other!

Click on photo for larger image Brinks discovered her first active Farmer Ant Hill!!	Click on photo for larger image Brinks also discovered that ants BITE!!!

Click on photo for larger image Brinks is 6 months old and still very inquisitive!	Click on photo for larger image Brinks likes to hide behind the pine trees, she thinks no one can see her!

Click on photo for larger image Brinks finds any insects fasinating, she will play with them for hours if they are hardy enough!	Click on photo for larger image Yes, Brinks, Yucca plants have spikes!

Click on photo for larger image Brinks likes to follow Bear around and he is a dedicated teacher.

Click on photo for larger image Brinks has started a class in basic obedience. At 10 months, she thinks all the dogs and people are there just for her to meet! After 4 weeks, she is starting to respond quite well even when distracted. She learns quickly, but gets bored easily! It's become obvious, Brinks has a selective memory!	Click on photo for larger image Brinks has finally reached a point where she will stand still and stay for more than a second! Even better, she's starting to respond to the "come" command consistently and with a little more enthusiasm than normally seen with our independent breed.

Click on photo for larger image Preliminary OFA Evaluation of EXCELLENT for Brinks at 9 months!	Click on photo for larger image Brinks just has to know everything that is going on around her at all times!

Click on photo for larger image At 16 months, play drive is still very strong!	Click on photo for larger image Brinks is aways alert to the slightest change and, she can be completely still. She's learned to "watch" first!