Troy's Page
Illusions On Thin Ice
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After what seems like a very long wait to fill the hole left by our beloved boy Kai, we were excited to welcome into our pack, a special little boy from across the pond! Troy comes from Pamela & Joe Fusco's Illusion Kennel in Michigan, USA. We can't thank them enough for giving us this wonderful opportunity. We traveled over in April 2012 to collect him, and he has settled in with the girls like he's always been here.
Troy's sire, Tornado, is a boy we saw and fell in love with at the AMCA National Specialty in Ann Arbor in October 2011, where we watched him complete his WWPD title. Tornado also finished his AKC Grand Championship in 2011. Troy's dam, Rosie, is another home bred Illusion dog, herself sired by Gambler (BISS Ch/Int Ch Kasaan's Fortune Player). She finished her AKC Championship last year, just prior to becoming a Mum. Troy's pedigree goes back to the Storm Kloud's lines that we love so much. We were impressed with the working ability of the Illusion dogs, particularly in Weight Pull, and we have hopes that Troy will match up to some of his relatives achievements in years to come. He also possesses some lovely qualities having good bone, nice big tight feet, a wonderful coat, a strong top line, a beautiful head with small ears, dark oblique eyes and he has such straight, powerful movement. He is getting better and better as he matures. |
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At his debut in the show ring, at just a few days short of 4 months old, he won his class at the Harrisburg Puppy Match. We couldn't have been more proud of our new baby.
He showed in the UK for a couple of years, qualifying for Crufts 2013 and 2014. Unfortunately he hasn't really taken to showing and so now enjoys trekking and hiking instead. Troy also proved to be a very clever little lad as he passed his Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Test at just 5 months old. Troy showed some aptitude for Weight Pull, and he also worked in harness with Chena - with her focus and drive, and his strength and power, they made a great team! They loved the distance treks and Chena helped him complete the requirements for his WTD title early on. Now that we no longer work or show the dogs, Troy enjoys more time hiking the Lake District fells which he has taken to quite naturally, allowing him to indulge in one of his true passions...sheep spotting! |
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Troy admiring the views of his favourite part of the Lakes,
Crummock Water from Low Fell |
Winning his class at Harrisburg - April 2012
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Best Of Breed at Cumberland - February 2013
Picture by Photocall NE |
some of the judges comments
"Male of nice type, nice head, skull broad between ears, good ears, correct dentition, eye of medium colour & good shape, good bone throughout, good topline sloping towards the tail, good front & rear angulation, good tight feet well padded, in good coat, moved well."
Kirsty Forster, 1st, Best Of Breed, Working Group 3, Wigton & District Open Show, May 2013
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"Very well presented, in beautiful coat & condition, good front & feet, pleasing head & neck, sound movement, well balanced in outline."
Derek Smith, 1st Junior Dog, Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show, May 2013
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"Excellent type, very pleasing head, excellent front & bone, strong in body, good depth of chest, well let down hocks. Outline just spoilt by a too tight tail but very sound on the move."
David Killilea, 2nd Puppy Dog, Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show, December 2012
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"Promising puppy of good overall type, good dentition, good strength of head, held a good topline and tail carriage. Coat developing well. Good mover. Best Puppy."
Brenda Banbury, 2nd Postgraduate Dog & Best Puppy In Breed, Working & Pastoral Breed Ass of Scotland Championship Show November 2012
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"10mth g/white dog. Made a pleasing shape in profile with strong topline for a youngster. Balanced in front and rear angulation, well boned and in good muscle tone. Harsh coat, and lovely dark, well shaped eyes creating a typey expression. A bit naughty with his tail carriage but this didn’t spoil the balanced and efficient movement he demonstrated from every angle which ultimately won him the class. BPIB."
Alanna J. Blaney, 1st Junior & Best Puppy In Breed, Grantham & District Open Show October 2012
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"Excellent shape when standing, excellent head but a bit long in front extension when moving. Excellent bone and very good coat."
Kari Jarvinen, 2nd Puppy Dog, AMCUK Championship Show September 2012
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"Scored here with his clean outline, correct topline & free & easy action, head is balanced but needing time to develop, strong neck into straight front, excellent tailset & carriage, moderate rear angulation "
Rodney Oldham, 1st Puppy Dog, Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show August 2012
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"Malamute with pleasing outline, head coming, reach to neck, clean front assembly, legs & feet, nicely coupled, turn to stiffle, good easy mover"
Stuart Mallard, Best AV Working Puppy, Ripley Agricultural Open Show August 2012
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"7 months male puppy, superb topline especially for a baby boy, enough bone, beautiful head just correct for his age, evident strength but no hint of coarseness. Would prefer his tail a fraction looser. Lovely dark eye, clean straight front, correct feet, sound coming & going with super side gait, very impressive muscletone. Will watch him mature with interest. BP "
Jenny Shorer-Wheeler, 1st Puppy & Best Puppy in Breed, Ripley Agricultural Open Show August 2012
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"Male of nice type, nice head, skull broad between ears, good ears, correct dentition, eye of medium colour & good shape, good bone throughout, good topline sloping towards the tail, good front & rear angulation, good tight feet well padded, in good coat, moved well."
Kirsty Forster, 1st, Best Of Breed, Working Group 3, Wigton & District Open Show, May 2013
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"Very well presented, in beautiful coat & condition, good front & feet, pleasing head & neck, sound movement, well balanced in outline."
Derek Smith, 1st Junior Dog, Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show, May 2013
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"Excellent type, very pleasing head, excellent front & bone, strong in body, good depth of chest, well let down hocks. Outline just spoilt by a too tight tail but very sound on the move."
David Killilea, 2nd Puppy Dog, Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show, December 2012
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"Promising puppy of good overall type, good dentition, good strength of head, held a good topline and tail carriage. Coat developing well. Good mover. Best Puppy."
Brenda Banbury, 2nd Postgraduate Dog & Best Puppy In Breed, Working & Pastoral Breed Ass of Scotland Championship Show November 2012
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"10mth g/white dog. Made a pleasing shape in profile with strong topline for a youngster. Balanced in front and rear angulation, well boned and in good muscle tone. Harsh coat, and lovely dark, well shaped eyes creating a typey expression. A bit naughty with his tail carriage but this didn’t spoil the balanced and efficient movement he demonstrated from every angle which ultimately won him the class. BPIB."
Alanna J. Blaney, 1st Junior & Best Puppy In Breed, Grantham & District Open Show October 2012
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"Excellent shape when standing, excellent head but a bit long in front extension when moving. Excellent bone and very good coat."
Kari Jarvinen, 2nd Puppy Dog, AMCUK Championship Show September 2012
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"Scored here with his clean outline, correct topline & free & easy action, head is balanced but needing time to develop, strong neck into straight front, excellent tailset & carriage, moderate rear angulation "
Rodney Oldham, 1st Puppy Dog, Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show August 2012
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"Malamute with pleasing outline, head coming, reach to neck, clean front assembly, legs & feet, nicely coupled, turn to stiffle, good easy mover"
Stuart Mallard, Best AV Working Puppy, Ripley Agricultural Open Show August 2012
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"7 months male puppy, superb topline especially for a baby boy, enough bone, beautiful head just correct for his age, evident strength but no hint of coarseness. Would prefer his tail a fraction looser. Lovely dark eye, clean straight front, correct feet, sound coming & going with super side gait, very impressive muscletone. Will watch him mature with interest. BP "
Jenny Shorer-Wheeler, 1st Puppy & Best Puppy in Breed, Ripley Agricultural Open Show August 2012
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