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WE SALUTE: SHELTIE PERFORMANCE STARS We’re very proud of the fact that our breed is among the top three achievers in all performance events in which they compete. Shelties consistently break new ground, earn newly offered titles first, and win in the toughest competition. Whether it’s herding, obedience or agility, Shelties are among the breeds to beat. Visit this page regularly because we’ll be introducing you to some of the top performance Shelties in the country.
Ch. Westwind Word of Honor, UDTX, HS, VCX
Since the implementation of the Versatility Program by the American Shetland Sheepdog Association, more owners and even breeders who previously concentrated strictly on conformation, have taken the challenge to earn titles in a variety of activities with their Shelties. The program, in which a Sheltie accumulates points by earning titles in a variety of performance events, awards Versatility (VC) and Versatility Excellent (VCX) titles according the number of points earned. Many Shelties have gone on to earn these titles, but let’s salute the first one who went all the way to his VCX, Ch. Westwind Word of Honor, UDTX, HS, VCX. Affectionately known as "Frodo", he and owner Rita Carr were a fixture in all kinds of competition in California in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Frodo, bred by Chris Lynch, was whelped in 1985 and was by Am/Can. Ch. Westwind Contraband. He and Rita teamed up when he was a few months old and Rita set about introducing him to herding and tracking in 1986. In 1987, Frodo finished his conformation championship with not only a Best of Breed, but a Group 3 as well. Rita enjoyed the excitement and then in 1988, focused on Frodo’s obedience career. He completed his CD that year and his CDX the following year. In 1990, Frodo earned his TD, and in 1991, this team again turned their attention to the herding arena where he earned his HS. In 1993, Frodo earned his TDX and UD degrees, despite some time off due to health problems. Frodo passed away in 1994, but lives in Rita’s heart and in the hearts of all the people who knew him and had the privilege of seeing this inspiring example of teamwork when he and Rita competed. Read more about Frodo and the other versatile Shelties, and find out how they and their owners achieved such honors in Shetland Sheepdogs At Work.
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