Alnmac Jupiter

Merlyn

D.O.B 12th April 1994

On 3rd March 2008, Merlyn was put to sleep after suffering a stroke.

He will be missed by many

KC GOOD CITIZEN BRONZE & SILVER AWARDS

Crufts qualified 1998,2000,2006 & 2007

Merlyn was retired from the show ring at Crufts 2007.

Merlyn at 12 years

Merlyn is handled by Kirstie Venton

Merlyn has been a once in a lifetime dog to show. He was a natural from the day we bought him, and he has taken me on a journey I will never forget. Especially my handling class win at Crufts 2001. I wouldn't be the handler I am today if it wasn't for Merlyn.

Although not regularly attending Championship shows here are some of Merlyn's wins

3rd Minor Puppy dog at English Shetland Sheepdog club CH Show 1994 judge Mrs R Marshall (Forestland). He was also Best Blue Merle Puppy Dog.

3rd Minor Puppy Dog at Midland Counties CH Show 1994 judge Mr D Smith 

4th Post Graduate Dog at Midland counties CH Show 1997 judge Mr J Simpson

3rd Post Graduate Dog at Mid Western Shetland Sheepdog Club Ch Show 1997 judge Mr H Wheeler (Harribrae). This win qualified him for Crufts 1998. Also at this show he was 1st Blue Merle Dog.

3rd Post Graduate Dog at Shetland Sheepdog Club of North Wales CH Show 1999 judge Mr R Pearson (Edglonian). This win qualified him for Crufts 2000.

2nd KCJO Stakes at Leeds Ch Show Judge Mrs Ann Wynyard (Braeduke Tibetan Spaniels). From an entry of about 20.

2nd Veteran Dog at MWSSC 2005. Judge Mr J Aitken-Johnson. This win qualified him for Crufts 2006. It meant that another dream of mine was fulfilled as I had always said I would love to show Merlyn in the Veteran class at Crufts. To make the day at Crufts even more special he was shortlisted down to the final 7 in the class out of 20 entries.

Merlyn also qualified for Crufts 2007 by gaining RESERVE BEST IN SHOW at Caernarfon open show in February 2006 under judge Mr David Bell. This win meant I was able to retire Merlyn from the showring at Crufts where he was unplaced but thoroughly enjoyed his day out there.

He has had numerous Best of Breeds and Best Veterans at local open shows 

Although only lightly shown at Championship shows he has qualified for Crufts on 4 occasions. He was our first dog to qualify  realising our dream of FINALLY getting a dog to Crufts after about 10 years of trying although he was not the first dog that Kirstie had handled there. 

Kirstie has also won numerous Junior Handling classes with him. Most notably at Crufts 2001.

This picture was taken at Working Breeds of Wales  Championship Show in 1997 after Kirstie had won the KCJO 13-18 age group handling class. Judge Mr R Searle

Merlyn's Pedigree

Merlyn at 12 weeks

Merlyn at nearly 8 years

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