I have added many new things to the website, including biographies for my mom (Doree) and little sister (Kelsey), as well as a page on Our Philosophy, under the Breeding section.  I still have some updates to do in the next few days, so check back again in a few days!

Last year my mom, Doree, attended a leadership retreat for Dog Scouts of America, where Faith became a dog scout, and got the opportunity to earn badges in Steeplechase, Dog Care, and Search and Rescue. Later that year we started to form our Dog Scout troop here in Colorado. Over Memorial Day weekend, we took a 24 hour car trip with four people (Doree, my younger sister Kelsey, me, and our friend Cathi) and four dogs (Gyp, Faith, Pirate, and Little - Cathi’s adorable long haired chihuahua mix, who I say looks like a toy sized Australian red Border Collie) in a Ford Expedition to attend this year’s leadership retreat in St. Helen, Michigan. I am proud to say that Gyp, Pirate, and Little all became dog scouts, and each earned extra badges in various activities.  To learn more about why we got involved in Dog Scouts, read our new page in the Training section.

Twelve-year-old Kelsey and Gyp have always made a great team. They proved that once again at the Denver Dog Shows where they earned Gyp’s Rally Novice title (RN). They then moved up to the Advanced class where they earned their first leg with a 95 and a 4th place! Way to go!

Kelsey showed in the obedience ring for the first time with Gyp. They did very well, getting a 191, at a local match put on by 4-H. Gyp already has his AKC CD, but it was a great learning experience for Kelsey, who will be working with Pirate in obedience and agility in the near future. Watch out for them in your competion rings, this team is going to be great!

The Donovan family has moved to Colorado. We are now in the Denver area. The dogs are loving it, and so are we!