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Photo by Marie Murphy

– Sparx –
Owned by Laura Schreiner
YPS: 4.51

Sparx came into my life a little earlier than anticipated. I started looking for breeders for a Springer agility pup in 2019, hoping to bring home a new puppy in 2022 or 2023. I immediately fell in love with VinEwood dogs and knew that was the direction I wanted to go. Kathy let me know in February 2021 she was anticipating a drive-y litter and asked if I was ready for a pup; and fast forward to June, baby Sparx came home.

The first year with Sparx was a blur. While my original plan was to just have a competitive agility dog and perhaps dabble in obedience, we somehow ended up in the conformation ring as well. In the short time he has been with our family, we have completed a few firsts: my first conformation dog, my first conformation champion, and my first obedience dog and my first obedience title (BN).

This dog’s zest for life and silly personality makes him a delight to train and work with in all venues we try, but his light truly shines in agility. He entered his first agility trial on his 15 month birthday (July 2022) and received his first QQ December 2022.

He keeps me on my toes on the course and has forced me to become a better handler. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better teammate.

What I love most about Sparx is his silly, energetic personality. Whatever he is doing, he is having fun and bringing joy to our family. I would like to say THANK YOU to Kathy for sending this goofy liver boy home with me and to the ESSFTA for recognizing Sparx and all the young and up-and-coming dogs in this sport.