HOF MACH ATCH NATCH CH Show Me Howe to Highland Fling, AKC/ASCA RA, MXP, MJP2, MXB, MJS, JV-E-SP, S-EJC, O-TN-E, WV-E, TG-E, HP-N, HIC, NADAC Elite Versatility Award, DNA-CP, HIC (Merlin)

Merlin is out of ASCA/AKC Ch. Beauwood's Sierra-Echo Yogiber, STDscd, AX, AXJ, RJ-E, JJ-E, GS-O, EAC-JH, EJC-JH, OGC, JHDs, CGC, DNA-CP (Yogi) x Hearthside Too Hot to Dance (Dance). See his pedigree and family pictures. His breeder is Deb & Bob Howe of Show Me Howe. Thank-you so much to Deb for helping me to pick this adorable baby! He was born June 26, 2001, and arrived at my home on Aug. 29, 2001.

Merlin's OFA certificates show his hips are Good, and his elbows are Normal! His eyes are checked clear yearly. Merlin is also DNA-CP through ASCA, and has a DNA profile with AKC.

Handsome Dog!

A nice portrait of Merlin getting ready to run at an agility trial, with a neat watercolor affect (right). Another portrait from the start line below. Both photos by Creative Indulgence.

Agility Dog!

Merlin LOVES his agility! He is a great team mate who never quits on me. He is always willing to do whatever I want him to, and is SUCH a smart boy, too!! He is a lot of fun to run, and we always have a great time together - Q or no Q!!

2010 Agility Record: Merlin earned his NATCH on his 9th Birthday, 6/26/10 at the RAT NADAC trial, under Judge Randy Hand!! He also completed his TG-E title, which earned him his Elite Versatility Award!He also had 10 AKC QQs this year to bring him within 2 QQs of his MACH.

2011 Agility Record: Merlin started the year off in style - earning his MACH with a pair of lovely runs at the Emerald State Shetland Sheepdog Trial 3/5/11! Such a good boy! I'm so proud of him. BONUS! Merlin finishes his ATCH on 10/9/11 with a lovely Regular run. 2 Agility Championships in 1 Year! :-)

Photo by Vickie Atkins

Show Dog!

2007 has been a FABULOUS year in conformation for Merlin!! On June 9, 2007, at the Cascade ASC shows, Merlin was WD/BOW under breeder judge Ginger Abbott for a 3 point major! Then July 1, 2007, at the huge ASC of WA Summer Spectacular show, Merlin was again WD/BOW, this time for a 5 point major under breeder judge Pamela Nelson (see photo on right)! Then on December 2, 2007, at the ASC of BC show, Merlin went WD/BOW for 4 pts. under judge Merlin Vandekinder ~ to finish his ASCA CH!! (See picture below) I'm so VERY pleased!! Merlin took BOW each time he took WD. Thanks to all the judges who gave Merlin his wins!

See all Merlin's Show Win Pictures!

Baby Pictures!

Left, Merlin is about 10 weeks old. Below, you can see his cute face at 4 weeks old. What a sweetie!

Merlin passed his Herding Instinct Test on June 22, 2002. I am so proud! He sure did a great job. Thanks so much to Jen Petlig for taking the boys when we couldn't make it. It's great to have that first title! He also requalified for his HIC on Aug. 31, 2002, with pictures from that below. I think he likes the sheep!