Fleetwood Max VII Max is multi-talented, excelling in Agility, Obedience, and Flyball Owner:  Rona Halbreich

Max is the first dog that I owned, trained and competed with.   He now lives with 5 additional brothers and sisters; however, we have a special bond between us.   He is the 7th ranked cocker spaniel in the country in the sport of Flyball which is still his most favorite performance event.   Max is 9 years young.

Up-date May 30, 2008 Max came out of Retirement titling at the Galveston County KC Trial Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 - 26 for the AKC Title Novice Fast Preferred (NFP) w/ Two First Placements.

Owner:   Carlynn Ricks The first dog, owner Carlynn Ricks, ever trained, Norwich Terrier Darcy UDX, MX, MXJ was the breed's second MX, MXJ, and first-ever UDX.   At age 10, he went back to agility competition and earned his OPJ.   They are both grateful for all the help they received from fellow competitors along the way, especially the folks at BRAT. The heeling photo is from the first and only (so far) time a Norwich was invited to the National Obedience Invitational - 2005 - in Tampa, FL.

Every year Montgomery County, PA, is host to thousands of terriers.  Many of the breed clubs have their national specialties there, and beginning in 1999, there has been an all-terrier agility trial associated with the breed shows.  The largest class is the 12-inch class, which has its own walk-through!  Darcy has been to this trial since its inception.  After he finished MX MXJ, Carlynn decided to try the Preferred classes.  In 2007, he Q'd 5 times out of 6, coming home with 4 blue ribbons and 1 red. Even better, now jumping 4 inches (You can almost see the bar above the grass), he was 10-15 seconds under Open Standard course time, and several seconds under Excellent Jumpers course time.  He now has his OAP and 2 legs toward his AJP.

Darcy helping a young paraplegic get arm exercise.
She's holding his bell for him him to play.
The therapist is Nancy Dragotta.

Carlynn and Darcy came out of retirement to enter a run of Excellent Standard at the new terrier trial in Colorado.  The trial (TOPS - Terriers Only Performance Summit) was a great success, esp. since all the winners were terriers!  Darcy was entered in one agility run, since Carlynn was co-chairing the trial,  That run was 10 seconds under performance course time, and the only 4-inch qualifier.  Best of all, Darcy and Carlynn had a great time doing it!  They also finished the Rally Excellent title and won the terrier tricks contest!

Carlynn and Darcy made their trek to the Annual All-Terrier Obedience/Agility trials in Kimberton, PA were Oct. 1-3.  At the young age of 12 years old, Darcy earned his AXP and AJP titles.  Darcy also did very well in Veterans, 197.5 (only a little gift of ignoring a few barks) and the all-Norwich team, the Wicked Wiches, came in second out of 4, and had a great time.

Owner:  Harold Kohlman Termie was force fed for the first 8 years of his life, then he was neutered and now I can't fill him up.   He was away at a conformation show with his handler and he was sent to San Diego, CA--not to San Antonio from North Carolina by the airlines.  We love him no matter what he does!!!

DOB 8-9-94 Retired 3-13-07

Jaime was my first agility dog.  He and I learned the sport together. . .I'm sure at times I probably confused him greatly.  I remember how nervous I was the first time we trialed -- it was at The San Antonio Rose Palace, where BRAT hosted a USDAA trial.  He actually Q'd that very first run! Jaime retired in February 2007 with the following titles to his credit: ASCA title:   Regular Agility Standard - Novice USDAA title:   Performance Dog 1 NADAC title:  Novice Agility AKC titles:   Novice Agility                       Novice Agility Jumper                       Open Agility                       Novice Agility Perferred                       Novice Agility Jumper Preferred                       Open Agility Preferred

Jaime tilts the See Saw, descends the A-Frame             Jaime sails through the Tire Obstacle, Up & Over the Bar Jump

We never did very well at Gambles because Jaime is a "Velcro dog;" he sticks to me like a good piece of Velcro, but that's just indicative of his relationship with me.  He is a loyal and loving dog, and I never would have known the joys of Agility without him.

Juneau attending the AKC Agility National in 2002

Owner:  Helen Rhodes

Juneau attending the AKC Agility National in 2003

Mao Mao is the HIT Siberian Husky at the Dallas All-Breed Agility Trial

Mao Mao is First in Agility at the Siberian Husky Club of America

Juneau and Mao-Mao were my first agility dogs.  I took them in from a rescue center in San Angelo in 1996.  We've been to a lot of agility trials together and they have a closet full of ribbons.  Juneau did very well in trials even though he has poor eyesight.  Juneau and Mao-Mao have been like brothers their entire lives even though they're as different as day and night.

My most memorable experience with Mao-Mao was at ADOC trials at the convention center.   He was running very well until he approached the see-saw and had to relieve himself.  I caught the droppings!   My husband, Paul, was filming the run and said that was a real Kodak Moment.  When my younger relatives and friends saw the video, they asked how could you do that!  I replied "that's what you do for your loved ones.  Both Juneau and Mao Mao retired in July 2005.

Owned and trained by Helen Rhodes Juneau and Mao Mao added to the Honor Roll on August 23, 2007 [Top] MACH 3 Zion Fanfare Charm the Crowd Photo by Ted's Photo Reflex Jill takes Best of Breed Jill was given the nod for 4 points with two Best of Breeds, one of which was over a special. Jill is one of 7 MACHs In the summer of 2000 two year old Jill enrolled Beginner Agility lessons. BRAT members helped and encouraged us on.  The "finishing touches" came under the expert coaching of Gerry Brown, DePaw Agility.  Jill finished her Master Agility Championship during a 2004 Valentine's weekend trial.  How's that for being a Sweetheart! Jill earns her MACH2 On November 18, 2000, Jill had entered her first AKC agility trials at the Ft. Bend Kennel Club, Katy, TX.  At the same agility trials five years later, same location on November 19, 2005 earned her MACH2 title and Oliver earns his first MACH. MACH3 titled with Craig Sandy suffered an ankle and foot injury during training and it was up to Jill and hubby Craig Staffan to run together as a team to earn those last 42 points. On November 10, 2007, Jill and Craig together earned her MACH3 title.  Although she wants to continue playing in the dirt, Jill retired just shy of 11 years old. She left behind 17 Double Q's and 125 points. Jill adores Helen Rhodes too! 2002 AKC Agility National Jill was a natural at herding. "Sugar" Fanfare's Country Charm AX, AXJ Sugar at her first Agility Trial Photo by Tien Tran         Jill's daughter, Sugar, came back to the Staffan house on March 30, 2006, shortly after her 5th birthday. She began her beginner agility training at age 6 years old. She is just as charming and sweet as her name and it fits her well! Sugar completed her Novice Standard and Novice Jumpers with Weaves titles with 5 First and a Second placement. She completed her Open Standard and Open Jumpers with Weaves titles with 4 First, a Second, and a Third placement. She completed her Agility Excellent and Agility Excellent Jumper titles with 5 First and a Second placements.   Sugar is retired at age 7 with her 6 agility titles. Sugar at the finish line! Photo by Ted's Photo Reflex Jill and Sugar Owned, trained, and hugged often by Sandy Staffan Jill and Sugar added to the Honor Roll on December 29, 2008 [Top]                     Page Up-Dated December 29, 2008 The purpose of the B.R.A.T website is for entertainment and educational purposes only.  The BEXAR REGIONAL AGILITY TEAM shall not be responsible for any of the content contained therein. The Dance by Garth Brooks <bgsound src="thedance.mid" loop="1">