Dot has a wonderful, loving temperament and incredible natural herding ability. She is a joy to work and train. She possesses a wonderful balance of drive and desire to please. Dot always gives a 110% to all she does. She is a very happy dog whose positive outlook on everything is contagious. In 2006 Dot earned 9 herding titles in the span of 5 months. In 2007 Dot earned 6 herding titles, her ASCA Working Trial Championship and 3 pts. toward her AKC herding championship. All this in just a few herding trials. Dot made her obedience debut in the fall of 2007 and easily obtained her Companion Dog obedience title as well as her Rally Excellent obedience title. Dot is now a conformation champion.

2008 News August NEW CHAMPION! Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex-3 pt. major Enumclaw Kennel Club May Winners Bitch-3 pt. major Mt.Baker Kennel Club

Dot is now a Champion! August 2008-Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex-New Champion-Judge Rosemary Petter-3 pt. major May 2008-Winners Bitch-Judge Ms. Melanie Williams-3 pt. major December 2007-Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex-Judge Dr. T. Davies-3 pt. major November 2007-Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex-Judge Dr. Ruby Hertz-2 pts. May 2007-Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch-Judge Dr. Sophia Kaluzniacki-4 pt. major November 2006-Winners Bitch-Judge Mr. Lee Brown-2 pts

Health Testing BAER bilateral hearing prcd obligate B OFA Good Elbows Normal CERF Clear 2004, 2006, 2007 missing teeth-P2 x 4 Dot was bred by Larry & Marilyn Painter Kuawarri Kennel.