Carting Class Begins, 1/7/12!
Happy New Year 2012
Bruno goes BISS at the 2011 Maritime Specialty, PEI Canada!
Midas & Ozzy attend the ISSDC International Specialty Event July 22 - 24 2011
Alosia is a Canine Good Citizen!  July 2011
Midas & Ozzy earn IABCA International Championships in March
Ozzy is 2011 NSBR National Select!
Ozzy graduates Advanced Obedience 2/12/11
Olde Towne Scottish Parade, 12/31/10
Ozzy completed his first Agility Class, 12/5/10
Alosia completes Intermediate Obedience, 12/4/10
Ozzy completes Intermediate Obedience, 10/16/10
Ozzy goes Best in Show, 9/11/10
Alosia, Ozzy & Midas attend the Olde Towne Dogge Daze, 8/28
Alosia & Agility, 8/17
Ozzy graduates from Advanced Basic Obedience, 8/17
Midas & Ozzy participate in the NAKC Capital Classic in Bowie, MD, 8/14 - 8/15
Alosia graduated from Obedience training on July 17, 2010
Midas named 2009 NSBR Top Dog & Midas passes adult Temperament Test - 5/30/10
and more....
There's always something
happening in Xanadu.
Midas at Sweet Briar College
Kelsey asked if Midas could come with the
family when we picked her up for
Thanksgiving break.  He was a tremendous
breed ambassador, calm travel partner, and he
loved the beautiful campus and meeting new
friends.  Plus, it gave us some great photos!
Learning to Read
Inspired by a Shiloh Shepherd named Cady
and her dedicated owner/trainer Martha,
with our Shilohs - teaching them to read we
are embarking on a learning adventure and
respond to written obedience commands.  
We are very excited to incorporate this fun
activity in our daily training exercises.  
Here are a few photos of our first 2 learned
words "Sit" and "Lay".
Stay tuned for future updates.
Ozzy notices word pattern
for Sit and follows command.
Paws for Cause Festival
Olde Towne Portsmouth was the location of the 2nd Annual
Paws for Cause dog walk and festival,
supporting the Portsmouth Humane Society.
Kelsey was home for the weekend,
so we leashed up Alosia and Ozzy and headed for the fun which
included a 1 mile walking parade through Olde Towne, then
back to North Street Landing for music, games, vendors, and
food.   There must have been close to 200 dogs there reported
that over $26,000 was raised.  It was a great event!
Yes, they really do drink
from a water bottle!
Brookville - May 2010
During the ABIDS and Shiloh Shepherd
Memorial Day weekend,
our Midas was awarded the
National Shiloh Breeders Registry
2009 Top Dog Award.

Later that day, Midas and handler Kelsey
earned a near perfect score as he confidently
passed the Adult Temperament Test
certifitying " A sound mind in a sound body."
Midas & Kelsey - We are so proud of you!
TD BIS briCH Bay Breeze Touched by Gold, OFA, CGC, TDI, TT
"Midas"
Ozzy in Training - July 2010
Congratulations!

Alosia graduated Obedience
class on July 17, 2010
Visit our

Just for Fun page

for more Summer Fun 2010
Ozzy & Kelsey enjoying a visit
to Portsmouth's City Park on a
very hot (100+) day.
Summer 2010
Patty introducing Ozzy to the tunnel.
Thank you Pawsitive Attitudes for such a
positive and rewarding training experience.
Walking on strange surfaces with distractions.
Walking next
to a rolling
wheelchair - not
a problem for
"the Oz"
Happy to
be at class
Alosia & Agility
NAKC Show - Bowie, MD

We attended the NAKC Capital
Classic II in Bowie, Maryland
August 14 - 15

Ozzy was 5X Winners Dog

More photos of the
show are located on
our Showing page.
Alosia & Kelsey tried their hand
Pawsitive Attitudes.

This was Alosia's introduction to
the equipment, and we are very
proud of her.

Could Alosia have a new activity in
her future?  
She had a blast and excitedly
"Woo-Woo'd" her way through
class, cheering on her classmates.
SIT and let's get ready to work.
Through the hoop
Over the bridge
Through the next hoop
Across the A-frame
exiting the Tunnel
Walking through a ladder
Over the hurdles
What fun!

Can't wait for
next time.  

Stay tuned....
Alosia Obedience Graduation

Way to go Alosia & Kelsey!

Alosia graduated from her 4th Obedience class
on August 21.
Trophy :)
Heeling as a group and weaving
between dogs and obstacles.
Come following a Sit/Stay
Excited to arrive at class
Crossing a table while
walking on loose leash
We did it!
Olde Towne Dogge Daze
The 4th annual Olde Towne Dogge Daze was held at
Middle Street Park on August 28.

Alosia, Ozzy & Midas took turns attending.

Alosia loved all the dogs.
Ozzy won 3rd place for the Most Ear-restible Ears!
Midas was a crowd favorite.

Proceeds went to the Portsmouth Police K-9 Unit.
Ozzy competing for Most Ear-restible Ears
(doggone those Bassets)
Dance competition
Ozzy giving a Shiloh greeting
Ozzy enjoying his prize - home made
Snickerdoodles - YUM!
Alosia on her best behavior. :)
Cake walk
Bruno earned his Breed championship at the
Maritime Specialty
in PEI, Canada, this Summer.  
During the same weekend, he passed his
CGN (Canine Good Neighbour) certification.
Bruno lives with and is co-owned with  
Miracle Shilohs .
Bruno's a Champion
Ozzy - Best in Show

Ozzy and Terri participated in an
all breed fun match on
Saturday, September 11, 2010,
in Hampton, Virginia.

Our special Ozzy
was on his game and  went
BOB, Gr1,

Best in Show!
Ozzy Completes Intermediate Obedience

What a great class at Pawsitive Attitudes!  
Graduation day was a gorgeous Fall day,
so the class was held outdoors.  We
looked forward to going each week.
Alosia Completes Intermediate Obedience
Alosia completed the
Intermediate Obedience class
at Pawsitive Attitudes,
Saturday, December 4.

Our appreciation to Patty Allen for
her guidance and patience.  

Alosia is a giant, young dog with tons
of energy and a love of other dogs
and people.

Malamutes are highly intelligent and  
independent with innate problem
solving abilities.  Those traits
combined with enormous energy
means obedience is challenging.  
Ozzy Completes first Agility Class
Ozzy completed the Agility for
Fun class at Pawsitive Attitudes
in early December.

Congratulations Ozzy!
Blizzard - December 26, 2010
New Year's Eve Scottish Parade
Midas practicing pulling a sled - hopefully,
he will be pulling a cart soon as part of our
next fun activity.
The 13th Annual Olde Towne Scottish Festival was
held on December 31, 2010.
As the parade passes by our house, Alosia and
Ozzy went outside to offer greetings.

The Scottish Festival traces it roots back to the
time of the Vikings.  It is an annual celebration
when the community comes together to celebrate
the past year and bestow blessings on the
merchants, friends and neighbors for the next year.

Alosia participated in the walk where she greeted
existing friends and made many new friends.
Ozzy Graduates Advanced Off-Lead Obedience
Lady, Ozzy, Sammy, Bud and Storm

Congratulations to all of the dogs and their dedicated handlers.  
This was a great class - we learned a lot, had a fun time, and look
forward to training again soon.
Ozzy & Jean
Ozzy with Patty,
our wonderful trainer
Congratulations!

Ozzy graduated from Advanced Off-Lead
Obedience Training on February 12, 2011.
Terri, Jean & Ozzy

Midas & Ozzy earned IABCA International
Championships at the Old Dominion Sieger,
March 19 - 20, 2011, in Richmond, VA

Ozzy -    4X Bred by BOB, 4X Bred by Group 1,
1X Overall BOB, 1X Overall Group 1

Midas - 3X BOB Overall, 1X Group 2, 2X Group 1
IABCA International Champions
"Ozzy"
"Midas"
2010 National Select #3
Summer 2011 Training

Alosia graduated from obedience class at
Pawsitive Attitudes in July.  

Pictures from our July 8, 2011 class where
Alosia shows focus (left)
and how easily she flies over jumps (right)

Look at that air!
Alosia, Canine Good Citizen

Alosia earned her Canine Good Citizen title
at Pawsitive Attitudes on July 15, 2011.

Alosia Morning Star of Xanadu, CGC

Way to go Alosia and hander Kelsey.
Yes, Malamutes CAN do obedience.  
We are so proud of you.
Our wonderful graduating class - a great group of dogs
Charley, Bud, Alosia, Calianna, Bosun, Cali, Jacson
(left to right with their dedicated humans)
Alosia and friend Calianna
Beautiful sunset on our way home.  Kelsey
opened the sunroof and captured this photo
for us.  Beautiful ending to a lovely day.
Down-Stay
Preparing for Distractions
ISSDC 2011 Annual International Specialty

Congratulations Midas
and handler Kelsey

Best Progeny in Specialty

Vest Veteran in Specialty

Midas, Ozzy, Kelsey & Terri
attended the ISSDC International Specialty Event
Woodstown, NJ
July 22 - 24, 2011

What a wonderful time!

Congratulations Ozzy
and handler Kelsey

for passing the ISSDC Temperament Test
July 23, 2011.
ISSDC International Event
Woodstown, NJ
2011 Maritime Specialty

CONGRATULATIONS BRUNO

BISS CH Xanadu's Locked and Loaded, CGN

Bruno

BISS/BOB/BOW
Maritime Specialty, PEI Canada
August 2011
Our many thanks and congratulations to
Bruno's family,Jan and Louis Burke of
Miracle Shilohs, for loving and developing
Bruno to achieve his potential.

Bruno is a Breeze/Midas grandson.
Carting Class - January 2012
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carting training by
clicking on the
following link:

Carting