August Winds Down

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August 22 *** Sydor arrives safely in the Netherlands!
Thornapple Shoot The Slap Shot "Sydor" pictured with his new Mom, Petra Mostert!
This morning we picked up Sydor, but this is not what we agreed or expected.............!!!
ITS MUCH BETTER, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOY !!!!
It goes very fast this morning with 1 1/2 hrs we got him custom cleared and all in our car.
Jacco & Bianca where here and they loved SYDOR also.
Petra & Bas

Herewith some photo's from SYDOR first journey in the park.
We thank you again for this beautiful boy. Best regards, Petra & Petra

From Dianne Escalada ... West Palm Beach Florida ...
Some pictures of the gang at the beach today. One day we are going to get you down here for a visit!
My husband details cars for the owner of the house - you walk thru their backyard to their own private
beach. It is like paradise! --- Boy some dogs have all the fun! Thanks for sharing Dianne!

BEACH BOYS!
PHOTO AWARD **** Congratulations, Dianne Escalada!
(This photo would make a BEAUTIFUL Paula Waterman oil painting!)
(from L-R -- Odie, Diesel & Major front)

Hillary (Thornapple Takes Control) toughs it out in retirement in Lansing, Michigan, with Kris Seelye & family!

Thornapple Mythical SkyDancer "Bliss"
Congratulations to another successful weekend! Now that our Sheltie puppies have left,
we were able to take the dogs for a day to the forest, they had great fun. Love Bianca ** Netherlands

CH Thornapple Like A Rock "Chevy" with his best bud, Zachary! Chevy lives in Alabama with Christa, Jonathon & Zachary.
I hope you enjoy these pictures! Let me know if they make through!
We went to the beach this past weekend...so the last picture is from our trip. Hugs, Christa

Just a couple pictures of Cloud on his first birthday, in front of an apple tree, but where else for a Thornapple kid, and of Rain doing weaves.
These were quite a feat to take since I was doing them alone and Cloud sometimes does not understand the concept of STAY and Rain to come
to me doing weaves while I am trying to focus a camera at the other end of the poles, but I guess that is a good thing for him to weave without
me beside him. LOL And with all that going on and all the apples on the ground, which draws the wasps, I was stung in the thigh.That was
interesting trying to continue taking pictures and the feel of the sting:((((( Thanks for allowing me to share, Betsy

Proud Daddy, Jake!

NEWS FROM AMI!
Jake son,Thornapple American Power wins in Poland!
Big news for Jake son's this weekend!
From Poland (ASCA/UKC Ch. Mandolyn Shake and Jake
CD,CGC,RN,RS-N, JS-N, JS-N-OP,FD,FDX,FDCH-S,FDCH-G,FDCH,HCT-1 (AKC major ptd/2 legs ASCA CD) x CH Thornapple Straight Up):
Thornapple American Power 'Power' went to his first show (he is now 13 months) and won Junior Winner and Best Junior Winner in Breed.
He still needs three more wins like this one (including one at a CACIB show) to complete his Junior Championship requirement.
I am attaching some photos taken by Katarzyna Nocoń (http://www.altura.pl)
http://mandolynjake.tripod.com/id28.html (Power Webpage)
News from the ASCA/UKC Ch. Mandolyn Shake and Jake
CD,CGC,RN,RS-N, JS-N, JS-N-OP,FD,FDX,FDCH-S,FDCH-G,FDCH,HCT-1 (AKC major ptd/2 legs ASCA CD) x
SVCH #11 VCH WTCH HTCH A-CH Gefion's Punchline LaTosca CD,RS-O,GS-N,JS-N,HXAsd,AX,OAJ,HTADIII,HRDIII, HTDIII (AKC ptd)
litter bred by Punchline Australian Shepherds (16 Months old):
From Georgia:
At the GAASC show, August 18th 2007, under judge Richard Mullen Erica Escalada handled Beatcha To the Punchline 'Punch' to a 3 pt major Winners Dog win.
He went back in with his handler Stacy Brown for Best of Breed and came away with a Best of Winners win.
It is very special to have his first points put on by Erica since she put the final point on Jake to finish that ASCA Championship, and most recently his 4 pt AKC Major.
Punch will be at Nationals. Punch is owned and trained by Kim Waldron (Trailblazer Australian Shepherds)
http://mandolynjake.tripod.com/id27.html (Punch Page; Mercury)
http://www.punchlineaussies.com/punch_dog.htm (Punch Page, Punchline (breeder))
From Pennsylvania:
At the Brandywine Valley ASCA show, August 19th 2007, under AKC Judge Sharol Candace Way, JR took Winners Dog for his first 2 points in ASCA.
JR was handled to his win by Gina Currier for owner, Lucielle Leib. JR will also soon be making his stock debut, right before ASCA Nationals.
He will also be shown in herding and conformation at ASCA Nationals.
http://mandolynjake.tripod.com/id45.html (JR Page; Mercury)
http://www.punchlineaussies.com/jr_dog.htm (JR Page - Punchline (breeder of JR)
Jake is VERY proud of all of the hard work his puppies and their owners are doing. We are proud of ALL of them. Thanks for letting me share.
Ami -- Mercury Australian Shepherds - Parkland, Florida
http://mandolynjake.tripod.com
Mercuryaussies@hotmail.com

Chante & Jake have new babies! A full repeat Jake x Chante litter born about 2 weeks ago.
Ami has 2 black tri boys and 1 red tri boy available. Contact Ami for more information on the babies!

THE ICED TEA CLUSTER * August 16, 17, 18 & 19 * Muncie, Indiana

ANDERSON KENNEL CLUB * August 18, 2007 * Judge Mrs. Joan M. Zielinski

Thornapple Interstellar Overdrive * Winners Dog
(In July, Amy decided to enter Fury in a few shows for ring experience.
10 points - 1 major later finds him almost a champion in August!
Not a bad practice session for a puppy dog celebrating his 1st birthday!)
Thornapple Star Of Africa * Reserve Winners Bitch

CH Thornapple King Of Diamonds * BEST OF BREED!
Shayna Garrison * 1st Place Open Junior Handling * Judge Dr. Stephen J. Schellenberg

MUNCIE KENNEL CLUB * August 18, 2007 * Judge Mrs. Patricia A. Gellerman
Thornapple Interstellar Overdrive * Best Of Winners
Thornapple Shake Down "Akon" * Reserve Winners Dog * Handled by Shayna
Good Job, Shayna! This is Akon's 2nd show!

Thornapple Star Of Africa * Winners Bitch * Best Opposite Sex
Nandi needs just 4 singles to finish her championship & depart for Di Falconer's arms in New Zealand!
Shayna Garrison * 1st Place Open Junior Handling with Shamba! * Judge Mrs. Terrie Breen

ANDERSON KENNEL CLUB * August 17, 2007 * Judge Mrs. Karen Martin

Father & Son wins! Shamba & Fury

MUNCIE KENNEL CLUB * August 16, 2007
THORNAPPLE NEWSFLASH! Maria Neff & Carolyn Zernick report in!!!!

CH Thornapple Sky's The Limit "Skylar" *** BEST OF BREED * Judge Dr. Robert J. Berndt
Handled by Maria Neff
AND ... DR. BERNDT AWARDED MISS MACY ... Thornapple Give Me Chills ... Reserve Winners Bitch!
Dr. Berndt is Macy's judge who declared her unworthy of a 2nd place ribbon this past May with only 2 bitches total entry!
We are happy that Dr. Berndt recognizes Macy's quality this time around!
Macy looked spectacular all weekend with her owner/handler by Carolyn Zernick.