Herding

Pre-Trial Tested - 1st Q on 5/5/16
Herding Tested - Completed 10/22/2015
HIT - Completed 05/02/2013

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Skuggi earned her first Q at the Icelandic National Specialty at Purina, Gray Summit. We had excellent guidance from our afternoon judge which helped us pass. Had we had his coaching in the morning, we would have had a shot in the second portion.

 

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October 22, 2015

Skuggi earned her HT title at the Icelandic Sheepdog Specialty in Greeley, CO. She went 2/2 in her attempts earning praise for her desire to work. She did very well but will need to work on her "circling" of the livestock. She had a great day in the cold and rainy farm country.

 

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Herding practice May 12 - From the instructor, Terrasita Cuffie:
The little Icelandic sheepdog [Scoogie] has such a delightful personality and she is all business in the sheep pen. She actually reminds me of the corgi/vallhund type and I'm going to do some breed history research. I initially worked her to test her but turned her over to her handler and they did a NICE job of actually demonstrating an AKC HT type pattern of moving the stock from point A to point B. This is a breed known for their independence but I think she cares if her handler is admiring her work and really responds to praise.

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May 2, 2013: Purina Farms Herding Instinct Test
Icelandic Nationals
Event #'s 2013683404, 2013683405
Herding Instinct Testing - Passed both attempts

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November 11, 2012: RottiEwe Farm - Herding & Training Facility
First time being in a ring with sheep