Chase is the only sheltie ever to compete in both the agility national
championships and the conformation national championships.
Chase getting his Award of Merit (ASSA 2000)
Chase is our definition of "sheltie"- a very driven very
beautiful dog who's sweet expression and love of life is
contagious. Chase is a very competitive working dog and a very
top breed dog as well.
Chase finished his breed championship with 4 Specialty Majors at
7-l/2 months. While earning his ASSA Award of Merit for
versatility (VCX-CH) we decided to special him some. As a
special, Chase consistently won BOB and Group placements. In his
first 7 shows, Chase won: 2 Group-1's, 2 Group-2's, and a Group-3.
In addition to having the ASSA "VCX-Ch" designation, he also won a merit
award at the national specialty for being one of the highest quality
representatives in conformation at that national breed championship.
In addition to being a very top breed dog, chase also achieved top results
in agility. Chase is the only sheltie ever to compete in both the agility
national championships and the conformation national championships. He is a
true achiever who competes at very high levels in all we ask.
At the 2005 AKC national Championships, Chase placed 5th
overall in the 16 inch ISC competition out of 91 of the best 16 inch
competitors in the country. He also had one of the highest combined scores
of all dogs in Florida.
Unfortunately Chase was injured at the national championships in 2005. At
that time he had 10 double Q's and all of his championship points for his
agility championship. The agility story ended there for Chase. He is now
my best house buddy and is mentoring his young grandson, Maverick, and his
young great grandson. Mason, to follow in his foot steps. So far both
Maverick and Mason show incredible potential. With a mentor like Chase, how
could they go wrong?
Luckily for us, chase has seemed able to reproduce his qualities and has
sired both breed and agility champions. His kids are competing in all
venues, performance and conformation, and doing it extremely successfully.
In herding, Chase has done a nice job on the sheep, quickly
finishing his HT and PT titles. He is very eager to work stock.
Chase amazes us with his beauty and his enthusiastic working style.
He earned the elusive ASSA "VCX" distinction at barely 3. Chase
ranked #16 in the country for the year 2000, he has also ranked
in the top 20 in 2002 (Canine Chronicle).
Chase is normal for: OFA, Thyroid, vWD, and CERF.
Chase does not stand at public stud, but is a large part of our
foundation blood line here at sheltieranch.
See our Elsewhere page to meet some of
Chase's multi-talented kids.
Austin, Chase's son
