On September 1, 2001, the Beauceron was moved into the AKC Miscellaneous Class and they are now eligible to compete in AKC obedience, agility, and tracking.
It didn't take long before the first Beauceron earned a tracking title.
A special congratulations to Remington Steal My Heart Away and owner Catherine Carbone. Remington was the first Beauceron to earn an AKC Tracking Dog (TD) title on September 30, 2001.
The first picture is of Cathe and Remmy the day of the tracking test. Between the fog and the overgrowth, I don't know how any dog passed that day!
The second picture is a very happy Cathe with the judges and tracklayer after she and Remmy had qualified.
Cathe and Remmy have already started their training toward the Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) title. Expect to see great things out of this fine team in the future.
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For other talented tracking dogs, be sure to check out the Search and Rescue page.
Congratulations to . . .
Piman de la Prahas (Phantom) (D) DL869186/01
(Neron x Milane de la Prahas)
Breeder: Michel Pillard
Owner: Judy Butler
AKC Tracking Dog (TD) - January 25, 2004
AKC Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) - March 6, 2005
** News Flash ** First Beauceron to earn TDX ** News Flash **By far the most accomplished Beauceron in herding in the United States, Phantom has now added a Tracking Dog (TD) title to his list of accomplishments. He followed that up by being the very first Beauceron to earn the advanced Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) title. Phantom not only competes with Judy in herding and tracking events, he also is a real working farm dog and helps her daily on their sheep farm in California. See more of Phantom's accomplishments on the herding page.
Remington Steal My Heart Away (D) DL885052/01
(Mecca des Mes Yeux Vigilants x Minette du Canis Dirus)
Breeder: Susan Bass
Owner: Catherine Carbone
AKC Tracking Dog (TD) - September 30, 2001
Remington and Catherine received their Tracking Dog (TD) title on September 30, 2001. Good work Remmy and Cathe!
Solder Soliere du Canis Dirus (D) DL898685/01
(Mario du Canis Dirus x India des Ombres Noires)
Breeder: Margo Brady
Owner: Christina Yohe
AKC Tracking Dog (TD) - March 2, 2003
After being wait-listed for many, many trials, Christina and Soliere finally made in into a tracking trial. Soliere not only earned his TD that day, but being an accomplished obedience and agility dog, he also earned his Versatile Companion Dog title (VCD). But . . . because he had already earned both his Open obedience AND Open agility titles, he earned not only a Versatile Companion Dog 1 title but also earned a Versatile Companion Dog 2 title!!! This is an incredible accomplishment for any dog, but Soliere did it all before turning two years old! Soliere is the first Beauceron to earn the VCD1 and the VCD2 titles. See Soliere's agility and obedience accomplishments, and be sure to read more about Soliere on the new VCD page.
Super Solomon du Canis Dirus (D) DL898685/02
(Mario du Canis Dirus x India des Ombres Noires)
Breeder: Margo Brady
Owner: Amy Gibbs
AKC Tracking Dog (TD) - October 24, 2004
Solomon and Amy received their Tracking Dog (TD) title on October 24, 2004 at Robertsville State Park, Robertsville, MO. The trial was held by the Gateway Tracking Club. Solomon is the second dog from his litter to earn a TD. Congratulations Solomon and Amy!
Technically Topaz Du Canis Dirus (B) DN025957/01
(Mario du Canis Dirus x India des Ombres Noires)
Breeder: Margo Brady
Owner: Michele Godemann
AKC Tracking Dog (TD) - December 7, 2003
Congratulations to Michele and Techno for earning their AKC Tracking Dog title at the Tracking Association of North Alabama trial, December 7, 2003. At only 15 months of age, this makes Techno the youngest Beauceron to earn an AKC Tracking Dog title. Congratulations Michele and Techno. I am sure the TDX will soon follow!
