In Memory of
U-CDX Merson's Daddy Wags CDX ASCA-CDX TT HCT WETT TDI AATD O-V ROM3
(OFA good, OFEL, CERF2001)
"Vandy"
| Vandy lived 5 years, 10 months and 5 days. He died suddenly from a mostly unexplained heart problem. He is deeply mourned and missed as our faithful and loving companion whose life was far too brief. | |
Accomplishments
Obedience:
 |  | AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) - 4/30/97 |
| | AKC Companion Dog (CD) - 7/25/98 |
| | UKC Companion Dog (U-CD) - 12/5/98 |
| | ASCA Companion Dog (ASCA-CD) - 10/31/98 |
| | AKC Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) - 7/31/99 |
| | UKC Companion Dog Excellent (U-CDX) - 7/11/99 |
| | ASCA Companion Dog Excellent (ASCA-CDX) - 11/29/99 |
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| | Link: Dog Training Club of Dallas County |
| | - 1998 Most Improved trophy | |
| | - 1999 Highest Average Score trophy | |
| | - 2000 The Spirit Award for Therapy Dog work |
Therapy:
| | Therapy Dogs International (TDI) - 6/22/96 |
| | Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (AATD) - 10/97 |
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| | Link: Therapy Dogs International Page |
Herding: 
| | Herding Instinct Certificate (HIC) - 5/24/97 |
| | Herding Capability Tested (HCT) - 10/97 |
Versatility:
| | Water Canine Rescue Title (WETT) - 8/30/99 |
| | Clever Canine Companion's "Outstanding Versatile Canine Companion Excellent" (O-V) - 10/19/98 |
| | American Temperament Society Temperament Tested (TT) - 1/22/00 |
| | American Belgian Malinois Club's "Register of Merit 3rd Class" (ROM3) - 6/3/00 |
| | Member of a Novice obedience team of 4. (all from the same sire and dam). - 3/19/98 |
| | Member of a team of 10 at the 1st Canine Freestyle event held in Texas - 11/20/98 | |
| | Link: Water Education and Training Dog Obedience Group (WET DOG) |
Education: 
| | Professor Vandy - helped teach a class for the Girl Scouts of America for them to earn their "Pet Badge" |
Sire & Dam:
| | Sire: Ch. Kanduit Kelso Snap Out Of It (Kelso) |
| | Dam: Ch. U-CD Crocs-Blancs' Volcanic Ash CD, AX, OAJ, PD1, NAC, RS-N, CGC, HCT, TT, TDI, O-V, ROM1 (Ashley) - 1996 Westminster Kennel Club Best of Breed |
Littermates:
| | Merson Malinois - Vandy's breeder |
| | Fabled Malinois - Sister Ivy's webpage |
At Home:
| | #1 Bed Warmer - At least Don thinks so |
| | A-1 Couch Potato - Along with "sister" Starla CD |
At Play: 
| | Vandy enjoys wading in the river |
| | And camping in the Arizona's high mountain wilderness |
More Links:
| | My little sister Kelci's page |
| | American Belgian Malinois Club Information Packet |
| | Texas Kennel Club Member Profile |
| | Beauty of the Beasts (Canine T-Shirt & Jewelry Designs) |
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