A little "fix" for Canaan Dog Enthusiasts

The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, which took place in Orlando, Florida this past weekend, is recognized as one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world. It is open to purebred dogs from all over the world who have earned the highest points as champions representing their breed. In order to compete, they are sent a formal invitation from the AKC.

Best of Breed went to GCH CH Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara "Magnum" Breeder: Donna Dodson By CH Lahat Me Shaar Hagai -CH Jealou Hum'nbird Whoopedoo Owner: Pamela Stacey Rosman (Bruce F Schultz PHA, Agent) Congrat's to Donna! 

Here is a video link (below) to this year's show with the top four Canaan Dogs competing for Best of Breed. It was wonderful to see such a great representation of our breed! There were three dogs and one bitch representing the breed. "Magnum" who won  best of breed is the second dog in the line up in the video. CH Rivroc Onto Somethin Bsnatch Rosndog "Cayman" owned and bred by my friend Chris Miller is the first in the line up, CH Tahoe's Sirius Black N White "Sirius" owned and bred by Robin Prince is the third dog, and GCH CH Rivroc Lycm Own Dream Bsnatch Rsndog "Torino" owned and bred by Chris Miller is the fourth dog (bitch)              

Click Here for the link
http://www.dogchannel.com/akc-eukanuba-videos/canaan-dog-best-of-breed-video.aspx

And come back For Memories From A Former Show Girl

CKC Ch Ha'Aretz Gimel Northern Confidence "Cybelle" CKC-HT, CGN, CARO-RN-MCL, AKC-RA, CDCA-HC
Whelped: August, 29, 2005
Black with white trim
Sire: AKC Ch Ha'Aretz Pei Mishacam "Mish"
Dam: AKC Ch Ha'Aretz TZ Starlite "Starli"
Breeder: Bryna Comsky, Ha'Aretz Canaan Dogs

Miss "Cybelle" had a formal invite to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in 2007 & 2008 as the Top Show Canaan Dog in Canada. She remembers showing with this year's  best of breed winner "Magnum" way back when she competed in some American shows. It was definitely an honour but unfortunately we could not find the time to travel at that point, so Miss Cybelle continued her love of herding lessons back in Ontario and went on to become a fabulous cattle dog on her Alberta ranch. I am sure she would of loved the opportunity to be captured in the spot light for one last time. However, she did get a snapshot of her ranch work on national TV not too long ago here at: 

http://albertacanaandogcrew.blogspot.ca/2012/11/national-canaan-tv-diva-cybelle-aka-bibs.html

A very young Cybelle  making history as the first Canaan Dog to earn a group placement in the "Working Group" in Canada under Canadian Judge Phyllis Wolfish. She is shown here with her fabulous handler Ward Bailey who fell head over heels in love with the "Bibs'" and her overwhelming confidence in the ring. 

Gee, can you see the attitude and confidence in this girl at 8 weeks old when we brought her home from Chicago:-) Poor Macc, he did not know what he was in for with this little black and white pistol:-) But, he always let her have her own way and they ended up being great team partners  as ranch dogs. What great memories.

The "Bib's" winning a "Group Three"   and a best puppy in the working group in August 2006 under Canadian Judge Bruce Wegar, with handler Jessica Moulton

A fav old photo - Miss Cybelle practising her runway moves before a show in northern Ontario with  young handler Jess Powell who also wanted to practise her skills  for Junior handling -  since Cybelle loved to show she was a great dog for young handlers.

and although I have to admit that I hated being in the show ring I did love showing  this gal - Larry snapped this shot of me and Miss Cybelle at a show in Ontario where she won best of breed. I had to move fast to show off the gait on this girl! 

And here is a copy of her AKC/Eukanuba National Championship 2007 & 2008 invite that came in the mail - yes I saved it:-) 

Of course what I treasure most is her working spirit - I would not trade that for the world.  She is the "Go-Go-" girl of the crew!  and she won't let me forget it:-)

Miss Bibs in the driver's seat moving the herd to the next grazing zone

National Canaan "TV DIVA" Cybelle AKA "Bibs"

When training and investing in the right dog for a career on working stock pays off it can be that much rewarding! There is much to be said in this post but after a long and cold day of helping out neighbours with water problems for their cattle, I wanted to post this before I got a good night's sleep. I came home to a wonderful message from our friends Ryan and Andrea in BC about a surprise TV snippet of my Diva in the Crew "Cybelle" AKA "Bibs" that warmed my heart.

Photo of "Bibs" CKC Ch Ha’Aretz Gimel Northern Confidence "Cybelle" CKC-HT, CGN, CARO-RN-MCL, AKC-RA, CDCA-HC representing the herding group for her breed on TV - courtesy of Ryan and Andrea in British Columbia who snapped the pic from the telly and sent it along.

This is the message I received from Ryan and Andrea:

"I was just watching the National Dog Show in PA, on NBC. And while I was anxiously watching the Herding group for a Canaan to grace the Stage and take the show!! Unfortunately, there was not one in the show, but the picture intro to the Herding group had the picture of Bibs telling a Bessy who's boss!!!
So not only is She a DIVA, she is now a National TV DIVA as well... Congratulations!!!"

Thanks guys for making my long day a bit brighter in the night.

And I can't resist sharing a few fav pics of my Diva at work throughout the years working on free-range cattle, and a few special pics of her personality that continue to "shine on" through out the ages:-)

The Bibs doing what she does best "working the bossy bessy in the herd"

Cybelle driving the herd to the next graze - she loves to be in the driver's seat

Texas hold'um - holding at the gate is a big task and one that is greatly appreciated by a rancher who can rely on a confident working dog

Brace work with my girls - Cybelle to the right working with a young Ash on the left. Cybelle was a great help in teaching Ash a lot about working with free-range cattle

The "Bibs" keeping an eye on the herd

A good cow dog is always "head on" when needed

Bib's getting ready for her drive

The Bibs out with a young Ash teaching her the ropes

My beautiful and talented member of the Crew, seven -yr old "Miss Bibs"

She is also a secret book worm at heart - but, in a heartbeat will always be ready and alert to take on coyotes and provide loyalty as a member of my pack. She loves attention but has always wanted a working "win-win" - meaning if the work I do works for you then we have "a win-win". For me - that works! She may be the smallest of my crew in size, but she is the wisest and most-accomplished. She has many miles before she sleeps and continues to amaze me. 

and when we needed to move some very stubborn  bulls "the Bibs"was there. We had to move these guys and the Bibs said 'ok" let me take charge!

and when a dog can get in this close to move some very stubborn and unpredictable bulls and not get kicked ( these two are new to our ranch and older than our other two boys) you know you have a great cow dog! She's the best!  

My Bibs! I know I have shown this pic on a recent blog - but I love this pic -  she is "athletic, strong, confident" and always up for a challenge, and a very sweet girl who is always willing to be there to protect and take care of her land and stock  - could not ask for a better Canaan on a ranch!

Bibs with the youngest crew member two-year old "Rook" who is also a great cattle dog in the making - Bibs said in a private interview - I taught him all the tricks of  the trade:-) 

And without Bibs helping with training my "Ash" she  could not be called upon to help with some shedding  duties. Here I needed her to shed off some certain cows. Ash was a great help thanks to earlier training from  Cybelle and Maccabee. Because of the training, I  knew what I needed to ask of this other great cow dog in the Crew. And if you look closely, you can spot young Rook - look for some feet:-) - I put him to test on this ranch chore with Ash - he was a bit too speedy at first but worked it out with Ash's assistance. 

The "Bibs" athletic, energetic and intelligent - a great ball of talent for those who can keep up with her:-)

Where it all began:-) A very young pup Cybelle at herding lessons back in Utopia, Ontario. 

As a former show girl, "The Bibs"  is always willing to stop and strike her championship conformation pose:-)

A young Bibs gives career advice to Jessie a friend's daughter back in Ontario who is starting her career as a Junior dog handler  - Bibs says be strong and confident, work hard,  and always follow your dreams:-) Bibs added "Hey Just look at me!" 

The girls say " bring on the world - we are ready for all the challenges that come our way:-)

Miss Bibs was showcased in the Champion magazine in Canada. Cybelle says "here is my early show career "which she never regrets and was glad to represent the breed.  In Canada, the breed is in the working group - the biggest group and tough to earn a placement. She went on to earn three group placements in her show career. But, she says" what I love best is working!"  And we do too! 

To View More about the "Bibs" CLICK HERE

To Read More About Working with Canaan Dogs as Ranch Dogs CLICK HERE

To Read More About the Herding Style of a Canaan Dog CLICK HERE

The "Easy, Breezy Cover Girl" & her "Hype" girl "Bibs"

This post is especially for Andrea and Ryan in British Columbia:-) Some special pics of  Miss Ash AKA "Easy, Breezy Cover Girl" & her "Hype" girl Cybelle AKA "Bibs". The girls say this one's for you!

The Crew gals "Ash" & "Cybelle" share some rambling autumn pics from today on their homestead.

Miss easy , breezy Cover Girl "Ash" always looks shiny and gleaming no matter what she does - even when she decides that a cow pie or two are extra fun . The coat of a Canaan never remains dirty for long. And this gal has only had a bath twice in all of her four years. She even clips her own nails.

The awesome Miss Cybelle AKA "Bibs" looking fabulous  at seven years of age. Of course, she did remind me today that she is a former show and performance girl - earning titles in herding, as well as rally-obedience in both Canadian and American venues, and the first and only Canaan to date to garner group placements in the CKC "working group".  She said she is still open to signing autographs anytime for visitors that stop By the ranch:-)

This is where the crew loves to perch and watch over the land. It gives them a bit of shade underneath as well when they are outside all day on alert for coyotes to keep at bay. However, Miss Ash thinks I should paint it to give it an aesthetic quality. I told her I would add it to "my to do list"

The "Bibs" in repose beside my trusty quad

Miss Ash checks in on the herd - she says " the Lulu B's are taking a load of their hooves, so please be quiet to the expectant mothers "

The "Bibs" looking strong and dignified against the autumn foliage on her ranch

Miss Ash  takes a moment to pose with some of our woodlot for the winter

Bibs after her daily laps on the ranch - She says "a Pariah gal must keep her figure!"

Ash says "look how fast my long-distance recalls are!"

Bibs says "Hey Ash mine are even faster and I even crawled underneath the cattle fencing to Beat you!!!!!!"

Ash says "I need some play time - I must chase a leaf!"

Bibs says " Hey Boss when do we go for a quad ride?You may need to check some fencing."

Ash says "shhhh, the Lulu's are getting their rest so Be quiet!!!!!!!!!!"

My beautiful girls in The Crew

D&J Ha'Aretz Northern Alchemy  "Ash" - The gal who has Beauty and Drive!

CKC Ch Ha'Aretz Gimel Northern Confidence "Cybelle" CKC-HT, CGN, CARO-RN-MCL, AKC-RA, CDCA-HC - Canada's First Canaan female to earn a CKC Championship and only Canadian Canaan Dog to earn multiple CKC Group Placements in the Show Ring!

The lovely & expressive Miss Ash

The Beautiful & talented Miss Bibs

Easy, breezy cover girl Ash says "stay tuned for future posts" 

and the Lulu B's say "stay tuned too for future adventures"

and, of course the  young "boy" in the Crew,  Sufat Sheleg Northern MACCprentice "Rook" also says stay tuned for more adventures with him too:-) He is shaping into a beautiful blend of his dam Ha'Aretz Riddle Rap "Remmie's" playfulness and grace and his sire JK Maccabee Northern Warrior, CKC-HT, CGN, CARO-RN, AKC-RN, CDCA-HCX, ICDCA-VC "Macc's" contemplative, calm and gentle temperament, and strong work ethic.

Cybelle - The Maid of the Mist

Sometimes mother nature just gives you what you need even when you forget to look right at her in your backyard. She is there in the moment, even when you are distant and miles away in other thoughts of the day or weeks ahead. She was there this week in the mist that engulfed our quarters. Cybelle turned seven this week and embraced her as she emerged from the surreal mist across the land that blanketed us from all corners of the compass which reached as far as our land could stretch to the the cow-calf pairs on my neighbour's quarters. 

I was mesmerized at the landscape that was laid out like a blanket at my door stop. 

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY CKC CH Ha'Aretz Gimel Northern Confidence "Cybelle" CKC-HT, CGN, CARO-RN-MCL, AKC RA, CDCA-HC
Sire: AKC CH Ha'Aretz Pei Mishacam "Mish"
Dam: AKC CH Ha'Aretz TZ Starlite "Starli"
Breeder: Bryna Comsky

Canada's First Canaan female to earn a CKC Championship and the first and only Canadian Canaan Dog to earn multiple CKC Group Placements in the Show Ring! Cybelle is also the first Canaan Dog female in Canada to earn performance titles in herding and rally-obedience. Her work ethic has always been present, and with years of training, she continues to shine as an awesome gal performing stockdog duties on free-range cattle on her ranch in Raven.

Spirited, Confident, & Driven

Some Random Pics of Miss Cybelle "Bibs" over the years shining in all her glory from show to working companion

Cybelle (top left) handled beautifully by Ward Bailey winning the first ever CKC Group placement in Canada for a Canaan Dog; (top right), the lovely Miss Cybelle; (bottom left), Cybelle as a pup practising her stand for show; (bottom right), Cybelle working the cattle 

Miss Cybelle assisting Maccabee in the corral when we needed to move the cattle

Cybelle and her puppy boy "Tungsten" back in Ontario

The Fabulous Miss Cybelle 

"Your'e Still the one Miss Bibs in a all you do!

To view pics of Miss Cybelle throughout the years CLICK HERE