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Edgewater
Funny Girl (Barbra) Funny Girl, (Barbra, as she is known to her friends and acquaintances), made a dramatic entrance into this world. …And, the drama has never ceased. Her flamboyant, but good-natured attitude - reminiscent of the infamous Fanny Brice (hence the name Funny Girl) - has continued to draw attention to her. Barbra was three months old when we were invited to participate in Bob Franklin’s annual racing demonstration at the Dutchess County Fair. We always look forward to this event as, aside from racing our older dogs, it not only provides an excellent opportunity to introduce our young puppies to the racing world, but is a crowd pleaser as well. Since this, in most cases, is a first time experience for these pups, they are introduced to “flat” racing without using the starting box or being muzzled. (There is time enough for that, later.) The lure is introduced to these pups and, on a signal, the handlers release them. I was delighted to see Barbra chase after the lure as if she had been racing on a regular basis. When all the pups became comfortable with the flat racing and going through the hole, low hurdles were added. Once again, Barbra exhibited terrific racing form and speed as she literally flew over the hurdles. (See racing photo) It would have been fun to see her compete at a regular trial in 2004 but her age prevented it. However, we plan on giving her that opportunity in 2005. We like to stage an event we call “Puppy Preview.” A time for us to gather and socialize our puppies as well as ourselves. A large, play yard is set up and puppies introduced to one another. Their antics are a great source of amusement as well as providing insight into individual personalities. During this time, a fur lure is brought out to see how they will react to quarry. In September, 2004, some of the Sow’s Ear gang were visiting and Puppy Preview was in full swing when it was decided to see how our pups would react to the lure. It really was no surprise to see the hunting instinct, in this group, surface. (See photo) These pups were on that “quarry” in a heartbeat. Barbra trying to get to it through the fencing….focused and determined. It is going to be interesting to see her in the field this year. Barbra made her official show ring debut at the 2004 Nationals where she was fourth in a class of thirty nine and she has started off 2005 with impressive placements at the Fox Cry trials. With her outgoing personality, Barbra is an absolute delight. But, it is the whole package that is so impressive. A dead narrow front, beautiful shoulder, lovely swan-like neck (undoubtedly, inherited from her Grand Dam, Lost Acres Revlon), positively no chest and a well-angulated rear end. Watching her cover ground is a pleasure. Her movement, both coming and going, is impeccable. Top that body off with a coarse, English smooth coat and you have a pretty neat little bitch.
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