Mercedes with Rumor (her first Juniors Dog)This is our beautiful daughter Mercedes (Mercedes with Rumor her first Juniors Dog-shown left). She has worked for a Professional Handler since she was 13 and started Junior Handling at the late age of 14. She was undefeated in the Novice Intermediate before going into the Open Intermediate class against tuff West Coast competition. Mercedes had only been in the ring 8 times before having to compete in the Open Senior class.  She has many accomplishments which includes; Best Junior Handler at the 2007 Golden Gate Akita Club Specialty, many Best of Breed, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex wins from the breed ring. As well as putting majors on dogs’ and finishing them.     

Mercedes has a variety of experience, she has shown in the AKC ring, as well as International shows and Rare breed shows.  She has experience showing a variety of breeds, which includes; Akitas, Cane Corsos, Australian Shepherds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Beagles, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Shiba Inu, Duck Toller, Gordon Setter, English Setter, Flat Coat retriever, GSP, GWP, Visla, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Sussex, Harrier, Borzoi, Newfoundland, Manchester Terrier, Pug, Shar-Pei, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, OES, Briard, Pembroke Corgi, Tibetan Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Havanese, Boxer and still more to come. 

Mercedes is willing to handle any dog because she enjoys learning about new breeds and gaining the experience. One day she would like to become a professional handler, so the more experience the better! Since she is a junior handler, she cannot accept payment but would love helping out anyone who needs an extra hand, so don’t hesitate to ask.

Best Junior at GGAC Specialty 2007 with Dreamcatcher’s Fire Starter

Open Senior
CH. Wrighteous' It's A Fine Life CD CGC

CH. Shoreland's Rumor Has It

CH. Blue Star’s FFF Mocca and Cream

CH. Castle Rock's Free Spirit CGC

CH. HEART 'N' SOUL'S DOCTOR
Winning BOB & BOW Over Specials at Great Western

CH. Trueheart’s Reflection of Luigi CH. Westwood Shadoridge Hey Lil' Cobra CH. Westwood Shadoridge Hey Lil' Cobra
Best Junior with
CH. Wrighteous' It's A Fine Life CD CGC
My Extended Family @ Eukanuba 2006 Washon's Nakomis AKA- Willow
 
CH. Kokino's Heatwave Tora of K-M CGC, TT CH. Kari-On's Return To Sender  
     

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