Art, now Franklin, stayed with us. He has competed in the show ring, on the track, in nosework, and in his special talents: lure coursing and dock diving.
In 2023 Franklin gained his ASFA FCh in only 3 trials with two firsts, and his DP in NADD, jumping with Catherine Dresbach and Izzy May. His PB in distance is 31'3"; he was the #14 whippet in his first season! He is a remarkable lure courser. He is sitting at 10 points and both majors for his FC with AKC. He is a talented, handsome youngster and we love having him here.
Genetic COI 14%
BCAT PB: 5.975
Dock PB: 31’3”
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After finishing his SCN, Franklin enjoyed an opportunity to run FastCAT in 2022.
Franklin at the February 2023 IABCA shows, finishing his HonCh
Franklin finished his UKC Ch, entirely breeder/owner-handled, in Jackson, Michigan on December 18, 2021 under judge Julie Hatlas-Pepper. He took BOB and then went Group 2 in a deep, competitive sighthound group.
Franklin on January 1, 2022.
Franklin at the 2022 AWC National Specialty in Virginia Beach, VA
Franklin, just shy of 6 months old
Franklin went G1 on November 28 under judge Julie Hatlas-Pepper. He needs only 20 points to finish his UKC CH.
Franklin won his puppy dogs 6-9 class in East Lansing at Ingham County KC on December 4, 2021.
Seven weeks old
Franklin attended his first AKC show on September 18, placing first against his sister in Beginner Puppy, then going Group 2.
Franklin won best novice puppy in both shows on October 3 in LaPorte, thanks to wonderful handling by our friend Mary Magee.