I wanted to let you know that Elek has accomplished something very big in the dog world. Elek and I competed at the 2009 DVG National Championship held in Denver Colorado and we placed 6th for the VPG 1 level. This is a big deal for several reasons. First, as far as the records show, Elek is the first Briard to ever compete in a DVG National event and therefore the first Briard to ever place in a National event. Second, as far as the DVG records show, he is the only Briard in the U.S. to obtain the title VPG 1 in the sport.   This is a sport filled primarily with German Shepherd Dogs and Malinois. It is rare to see another breed of any kind, especially at the National level. At the National event I had many people come up to me after we competed and compliment me on my dog and wondered where in the heck I managed to find a Briard like him. One of the best comments I received from several people, was that it looked like Elek was having great fun doing the work, as well as doing a good job. So many of the dogs don't look happy, but Elek just loves doing what he does as long as it is active work. I had trainers from Florida and Canada who have been in the Schutzhund sport for 30 plus years talk to me and couldn't believe a Briard was doing this kind of work at this level this well. It is very hard to find a shephard or malinois that can do the work, let alone a Briard.   One of the Judge's that Judged the Nationals was from Germany and he gave Elek a score on the protection work of 92 which put Elek in the top 10 out of 50 competing dogs, all of which were shepherds or Malinois. This is all very good and unheard of in the sport. I have been training Elek seriously in the sport for the last 4 years and everybody that comes in contact with him just can't believe what a wonderful dog he is and how well he can work. Elek has been fabulously obedient, learns quickly and once he learns something it is in his mind forever. People that have been in this sport for many years that are in our club, continually comment on what a unique and intelligent dog he is and simply can't believe how great his temperament is in all respects on and off the field.   I also want to let you know that Elek has been a fabulous family dog since day one. I have an 19 year old step daughter, 3 year old daughter and 1 1/2 year old son and Elek has always been great around all of them. I have a spayed female shepherd who has picked on Elek from day one in a playful way and he has tolerated her games with a smile on his face at all times. I have a lot more stories about Elek's life I could tell you, but I am running out of time right now.  I can send you a picture of the awards ceremony that he is in that will be published in the National DVG catalogue next month.   Elek is one in a million and my family and I love the joy and happiness and lifestyle change he has made in our family.

Here is a comment about Elek the Briard in the DVG 2009 Nationals.


My next door neighbor has a Rottie that she works with in obedience and so I forwarded this to her.  Thought you might be interested in her reply.
 
That was gorgeous!  Lovely heel, beautiful, controlled bark and hold, and a full mouth bite with tons of courage - and a happy tail the whole time. Outstanding!

Check this out. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=CXVQyW5ju8w

CH. Sir Maxwell has gotten more titles, if that is even possible. Congratulations Max. We are all very proud of you!! Here is the email.
Congratulations to Maxs win this weekend at the UKC shows in New Jersey. Sir Maxwell got his 2nd leg towards his UD!  So now it is AKC UKC CH Sir MaxwellCD CDX UD UDX CGC RN RA RE NA HIC....UKC CD CDX..CKC CD CDX UD OTCH....BCA HOF VT...