2012 was a great year for Dynasty Miniature American Shepherds. Here are a few of the highlights from a spectacular year.

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Ref Wins Best of Breed at the 2012 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

We are pleased to announce that Dynasty's Instant Replay, CGC, TDI "Ref" was the Best of Breed Winner for the 2012 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, making history as the very first Miniature American Shepherd to win at Eukanuba. At the Misc Best in Show, "Ref" was selected in the Top Four Dogs in a group that has over 120 entries. Ref is handled by David Stout. Thank you to Judge Hiroshi Kamisato for this win.

We are pleased and proud of our boy and the lasting impression he has made for the Miniature American Shepherd breed.

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Ref on Honor Roll & Wins 7 Misc Best in Shows

Dynasty's Instant Replay "Ref" is on the Honor Roll for Eukanuba and he will be competing at the Eukanuba World Championship Show in Orlando in December! We are excited to see how he does. He currently has won 7 Misc Best in Shows since September. Ref is handled by David Stout.

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Xena Receives Hall of Fame Dam Title and Brood Bitch

Xena is the third Dam in MASCA to receive her Hall of Fame Dam Title. Xena and her brood also won the Brood Bitch class at the MASCA March Madness Specialty Show.

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Two of the Top Ten Dogs of 2011 for MASCA

We had two of Xena's sons in the Top Ten Dogs of 2011 for MASCA; Tucker at #9 and Ref at #8. They both also completed Grand Championships in MASCA.

Tucker has started off 2012 with some great wins, including enough points to complete his Grand Championship.

• March 17, 2012 - MASCA March Madness, Judge Denise Vavla, Best of Breed
• March 18, 2012 - MASCA March Madness, Judge Marian Campbell, Best of Breed
• April 29, 2012 - MASCA Confirmation Connection, Judge Dorothy Christianson, Best of Breed

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Ref has also been busy this year being our first dog to earn his Grand Championship. In addition, he completed his Canine Good Citizen Testing and his Therapy Dog International Certification.

• March 17, 2012 - MASCA March Madness, Judge Cherish Dewitt, Best of Opposite Sex
• March 17, 2012 - MASCA March Madness, Specialty Show Judge Robin Abbot, Best of Opposite Sex, Head Type and Movement
• March 18, 2012 - MASCA March Madness, Judge Lori Sargent, Best of Opposite Sex

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Cam named #2 Junior in MASCA

Our Junior Handler was the #2 Junior in MASCA for the second straight year, along with winning multiple Best in Breeds this year.

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Kane Earns CGC and TDI Certification

Kane has earned his CGC (Canine Good Citizen Testing) and TDI (Therapy Dog International) Certification.

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Kyra Earns TDI Certification

Kyra has completed her Therapy Dog International Certification while in Georgia.

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Mica's Daughter Misty's Show Ring Accomplishments

We are very proud of Mica's daughter, Misty, and her accomplishments in the show ring. In one weekend she was able to complete her MASCA Championship and she also took several Best of Breed Wins. Mary from Swampy Creek Mini Aussies is very proud of her Mica daughter, and so are we.

3/17/2012

• Winners Bitch, Best of Breed, Best of Winners
• Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite, Best of Winners
• Winners Bitch, Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Female Head Type (Specialty)

3/18/2012

• Best of Breed
• Best of Opposite

Kalamazoo Summer Sizzler, August 2011

• Two Best of Breed Puppy