Black Tri Male/Neutered
DOB: 4/5/06
OFA: good
CERF: Clear- No notations
Owner: Kim Waldron, Trailblazer Aussies, and Kelly Hughes
4/5/06-1/15/11 Rest in Peace, Punchman
Punch was RWD at the 2007 ASCA Nationals in Augusta, NJ
PUNCH IS AN AKC CHAMPION!!!! CONGRATS, KIM AND HANDLER, GINA CURRIER!
Punch lives near Atlanta, GA, with his owner, Kim and three other Aussies. He finished his ASCA Championship in January of 2008, and will be shown on occasion as a Special. Kim is hoping to get Punch ready to trial in agility in the near future. She tells me that Punch has tons of speed and drive, so we're hoping he'll be a natural!
**We feel that Punch had a seizure. We are deeply upset by this, but feel that there is nothing to hide or be ashamed of. The next step of action is to do what we can for the Australian Shepherd epilepsy study, contribute what we know to our fellow Aussie enthusiasts and keep our fingers crossed that someday we will have all of the pieces of the puzzle when it comes to this horrible disease.
*Update on Punch....Punch is now being treated with Phenobarbitol for his grand mal seizures. A sample of his blood (along with Tosca's, Suede's and Razzi's) has been given to the University of Minnesota for their K9 Epilepsy study.
My personal hope is that Punch will remain healthy enough to shine as an altered special,be an agility star, and continue to be Kim's constant companion. -Kelly
For more info. on Punch, contact Kim at kim_waldron@msn.com