Hummer cooperates nicely with his handler, Jeff Heim, in the Working Group at the Del Monte Kennel Club show in Carmel Valley. The Working Group showcases many of the more exciting large breeds like the Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Malamute, Great Pyrennes, Giant Schnauser, Black Russian Terrier, and many others who at one time had many important jobs in society mostly related to guarding property and livestock. Used for police work or guarding large estates, the working group had to be big and impressive. The Newfoundland, St Bernard, and Bernese Mountain Dog were all used as a draft animals to pull carts, and even today the Newfoundland is used in water rescue and is the best swimmer of the group other than the Portuguese Water Dog, primarily because of their webbed-feet and desire to get in the water. The Newfoundland's thick double coat also protects against the elements whether it is cold water or freezing snow conditions. Here in Carmel it was at least 75 degrees and sunny and the Newfoundland is still willing to please and go along with his master and handler. The Newfoundland is noble and not shy-to-task and completes his command willingly and without protest. This is one breed who considers his work as "fun" and will always project a good attitude whether it is in competition, with is master, or amongst his adoring public. Hummer definitely exhibits all the great qualities of the Newfoundland Dog and is worthy of his title of Best of Breed.
Hummer cooperates nicely with his handler, Jeff Heim, in the Working Group at the Del Monte Kennel Club show in Carmel Valley. The Working Group showcases many of the more exciting large breeds like the Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Malamute, Great Pyrennes, Giant Schnauser, Black Russian Terrier, and many others who at one time had many important jobs in society mostly related to guarding property and livestock. Used for police work or guarding large estates, the working group had to be big and impressive. The Newfoundland, St Bernard, and Bernese Mountain Dog were all used as a draft animals to pull carts, and even today the Newfoundland is used in water rescue and is the best swimmer of the group other than the Portuguese Water Dog, primarily because of their webbed-feet and desire to get in the water. The Newfoundland's thick double coat also protects against the elements whether it is cold water or freezing snow conditions. Here in Carmel it was at least 75 degrees and sunny and the Newfoundland is still willing to please and go along with his master and handler. The Newfoundland is noble and not shy-to-task and completes his command willingly and without protest. This is one breed who considers his work as "fun" and will always project a good attitude whether it is in competition, with is master, or amongst his adoring public. Hummer definitely exhibits all the great qualities of the Newfoundland Dog and is worthy of his title of Best of Breed.
Congratulations Hummer...WOW!!!...you look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Hummer!!! Mom yelled so loud in the airport about to board the plane at the news it almost started a high security alert! She and Dad had a toast in your honor on their flight to Italy and France.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you real soon
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