Let the birthday celebrations begin! Claire’s babies with the fabulous Ferguson are FIVE!
Brand new Bright Stars 🌟
Alison starts the party:
“The palindromic litter! Where did five years go?????????
"A winter wonderland for me?. For my birthday?
Oh look, that tree needs pruning!"
Zuber is a sweet, laid back charmer who has kept me busy in the past year, dipping in and out of various adventures. He is teaching me sooooo much about training and showing, in all venues.
In February he earned his CD then, switching back to his favorite sport, completed his Grand Master Draft Dog in March with his Draft buddy, Lindy.
We put Draft away and played in Jumpers Agility, then took a day for damp Farm Dog Tests. The hot summer led us to breed shows in VT and two five point majors!!!!! He became an exemplary Uncle to baby Jasper on August 1 and the next day completed his CH.
All this was fun and exhilarating and I am exhausted thinking back on it!
This month we returned to the agility ring, in Standard this time, after well more than a year reconquering his dog walk and teeter. My heart sang as he confidently crossed both in all three Novice Standard runs. Hurray!
In the midst of all these adventures Zuber became a BMDCA Working Dog and Versatility Dog. Good gracious! What does his next year hold???????
Birthday wishes to all his siblings.”
WOWZA! Zuber had had quite the year. Thank you Alison and Tom for everything and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZUBER!!!! 🎉
Zuber’s brother, Tobie, also has an interesting and active life. Cheryl sends us this update:
“It is hard to believe that Tobie and the other Bright Stars are 5 years old today!! We are forever grateful for Tobie and the joy that he has brought to our lives. 2025 was another memorable year and one that was full of adventure for Tobie.
This past year included multiple trips to his second home in Idaho and to a family cabin at Odell Lake. He loves these places; in the Winter he loves to play in the snow and in the Summer, he loves to hike with his mom in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho and the Oregon Cascade Mountains and cool off in lakes/streams. He is a great companion and a wonderful hiker. He has learned to hike off leash and enjoys this freedom. His mom also enjoys the freedom from the leash and especially loves that he consistently comes when called!
In his life at home, Tobie has established a comfortable routine of keeping his mom company when she is at home, driving on errands with her, and loves going for his daily walk. People love to greet Tobie on our walks and always comment on how beautiful he is. Tobie has learned to enjoy meeting new people and dogs on our walks which spreads joy to others.
When his mom leaves the house, Tobie becomes a “shop dog” with 3 other dogs who “work” with their dads at Tobie’s dad’s business on our property.
Tobie is incredibly affectionate with “his people”. He loves to snuggle and tries to sleep on our bed but quickly realizes it gets hot and there just isn’t enough room for a big dog who likes to stretch out in comfort and two adult humans!
We love our boy so much! He is so darn smart and has an endearing personality that often makes us laugh. He has woven himself into every part of our lives and brings life, joy, love to our lives. Happy Birthday Bright Stars!!”
I love getting potos from Tobie’s wonderful life — thank you Cheryl (and family) and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOBIE!!! 🎂