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I’d had plans to
add a boy to my “poo zoo” in late 2009 or even 2010. I’d asked
Patti Jason of Targa Standards to let me know as she had Ben
(Ch. Grandeur Boogie Back to Targa) puppies. Ben is a gorgeous
stalliony stud of a dog, very impressive. I just love his
“presence”!
Timing is everything! I mentioned to my friend, Beth Harris,
Aris Standards, my correspondence with Patti, and she told me
she’d just bred her Promise (Ch. Aris Blue Skies Promises
Kept) to Ben! Great! A perfect opportunity to see what Ben
produced! As the pups grew, one particular boy kept catching
Beth’s experienced eye. But, she already had two boys, and
adding a third was just not doable! You think?! Knowing my
interest in a Ben son, she approached me about co-owning this
beautiful boy,
and my resolve to
wait
just flew the coop! I
couldn’t pass up having this outstanding puppy as part of my
life. Not only is he stunning, but as sweet as can be, as the
boys often are!
“Josh” (Joshua, Aris Calisun Stand & Deliver) joined the rest
of my kids in November 2008, and has been handled to
perfection by Ann Rairigh. Josh achieved his American
Championship at just 11 months, earning four majors, including
a BOV, a Group 3, a Class placement at PCA (he loved the
applause!), and several Best Puppy In Show wins. While a
wonderfully goofy, playful puppy outside the ring, he was a
total pro in the ring - focused, showing very maturely, light
on his feet, and exhibiting striking ring presence. I am
really really happy to have my big boy home!

Josh’s future includes competitive obedience, lots of hugs
(he’s a big hugger!), and availability selectively for stud,
once his testing is complete. |