Kelso is pictured to the left here at 7 1/2 years of age in February 2008.

 Kelso placed 2nd in his class at the 2003 ASSA National breeder owner handled by myself (Erin) at 20 months of age. His first weekend out in the US handled by Amanda  he picked up a 3pt major and a 2 pt win for his first 5 pts under both Mr and Mrs R C Thomas.  But Kelso mostly sat back while I went to college and we showed friend's dogs and our other boys.  At 8 1/2 years old we dusted him off and entered him at a weekend of specialties in November 2008. I considered putting him in veterans but I thought he still looked much younger so I put him in the classes.  He was WD/BOW/BOW for back to back majors to finish under judges Carolyn Ing and Anne Foreman!!    I'm not the type to get nervous when showing dogs but for some reason when it was Kelso's turn in the ring at the specialties I was a wreck the weekend he finished.  I had no idea how he would do and my aunt Amanda showed him the first day for me.  I could hardly watch.   Kelso was happy go lucky and all to happy to go in and show.  When he won the major the first day I was still such a bundle of nerves and emotion after the win I couldn't eat lunch.  (I'm not the type to miss a meal either haha).   The second day I showed him.  I figured if I went in with him I wouldn't be nervous once I was in there and had a job to do. Nope...wrong...still a wreck. Thank goodness Kelso is as steady of a show dog as you could ever ask for. Once again he was happy go lucky and all to happy to do his thing in the ring and went on to duplicate his win from the previous day.   I love this dog more than I can put in to words so to finish him as a veteran was a dream come true.

Those who have met Kelso know what an incredible zest for life he has! He is a sound and honest dog who as a veteran looks as good now as he ever has.   He likes everyone he meets and he will do anything for his family.  Kelso is very serious about playing fetch so if you ever are lucky enough to meet him and you pick up his tennis ball or toys be prepared to stay awhile.   A few of his favorite things are to sleep on the bed, go for car rides, patrol the horse barn, chase water from the sprinkler, and go to shows.   Kelso is VWD DNA clear, eyes clear, normal thyroid, and OFA fair.