The National was a great event, we had so much fun. It was a culmination of months of hard work which paid off. I want to thank all those people who have supported Max & I over the past 18 months.
Especially, Charlie Mifsud, Max's handler. I almost started bawling my eyes out when I saw Charlie & Max being called out first & leading the pack. What a great sight seeing these two Champions! What a great friend Charlie has been. I always enjoy training with him & enjoy his company immensely. He put in so much hard work with both Max & myself. Also Robyn, Charlie's wife & their two sons, Kirt & Mathew for their support & assistance.
My two friends Jill & Bill Wilks for their frienship & support over the years since I first got into Shepherds. I've learnt so much from them & always enjoy visiting their place & seeing their wonderful dogs, who will be seen in the show ring shortly.
Malle Morley, from Karlrach Kennels, what a lady. No wonder she dominated in the Shepherd world for so long. I've learnt so much from her and appreciate her advice, guidance & friendship.
Eva Rogers for doing such a great job on the website. I'm not the best with admin & appreciate her patience & friendship.
To my parents, especially my Dad, for looking after the pups while I am at work. He had to deliver the last litter, 6 pups, whilst I guided him through it over the phone. He didn't know what was in stall for him that day.
My dear friends Niki & Andrew, my partners in crime.
Vicky, Lynda, Barry, Barbara, Yvonne, Dave, Jo & Mike, Bev, Chris, Ann & Mike & all those people who have used Max, thank you (you all know who you are).
Rob Zammit for all his help with the care of my dogs & our puppies.
The Galinac's in Victoria for their generous hospitality of inviting us into their family for 4 nights when they had not even met us.
Other stud dog owners who come up & genuinely congratulate our success. Very impressive.
The aforementioned people make the GSD scene worth participating in.
BUT, most of all to those little people who have knocked Max, Charlie & I by circulating untruths & trying to discredit our performances. Those that let money poison their judgement & actions through jealousy & nastiness. That pursue one agenda, namely, to further their own greedy goals rather than the progression of our breed. The sooner you go then the GSD has a fighting chance. YOU DROVE US TO WORK HARDER, TO GO THAT EXTRA YARD, TO PROVE HOW PATHETIC YOU ARE. |
