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.

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 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

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