While living in Australia, the Fish family purchased Blaze as a junior showmanship dog for their daughters Jenny and Emily. Line bred on the magnificent Australian Champion, Minimbah Hot Pursuit, he showed early promise, winning baby puppy groups and sweepstake classes. When the Fishes returned to America in 1999, Blaze continued his winning ways. At the 1999 BCSA Nationals, he placed first in the 12-18 month dog class and won Best of Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes. Since then, Blaze has accumulated multiple Best of Breed wins over nationally ranked specials, as well as numerous group placements. His record is especially impressive when one considers that he is always junior handled. Blaze also shows in obedience and enjoys herding. He easily passed his herding PT test.
Blaze has a wonderful, people loving temperament. His hips are OFA Good and his eyes CERF normal. We had an exceptional litter from this outstanding young dog. We thank the Fishes, not only for permitting us to use Blaze, but for their support for our dogs, and the breed as a whole.
