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Multi Int./ Am. Ch Dixieland Blazing Maximus, CGC, HIT, SS, SWET, WETT, HIC, WETX, WTXX, WPD, DD, WWS, RN, CD, VGS
 WR069260/09

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Maximus aka Mouse was born on June 4, 2002 to Ch Bluegrass Dixieland Lullaby CGC, TDI, HIT, ROM and BISS CH Rise and Shine's Blazing Riot, SMET, CGC, TT, ROM. Dixie and Blaze are both HUGE, magnificent creatures with awesome personalities.  Mouse is not only a beautiful working example of the breed, his temperament and personality are unsurpassed.  He has high working drive and is highly focused on the task at hand.  He's just an awesome dog.  References available. 

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC) - 10 months
  • AKC Champion (AM. CH) - 13 months - owner-handled
  • International Champion (INT. CH) - 19 months - owner-handled
  • Novice Working Pack Dog Title (NWPD) - 20 months
  • GSMDCA Herding Instinct Test (HIT) - 22 months
  • Social Skills (SS) - 27 months
  • Started Water Education Trained (SWET)- beginners water rescue - 27 months
  • Water Education Trained Tested (WETT) - novice water rescue - 27 months
  • International Dog Show Group Two - owner-handled under Judge Margaret Alhino Jan.2, 2005
  • National Champion (NAT. CH) - 30 Months - owner handled
  • AKC Herding Instinct (HIC)  - 31 months
  • WETDOG Water Test Excellent (WETX)- 3 years- Sept. 24th, 2005
  • WETDOG Double Excellent(WTXX)  - 3 years- Sept. 24th, 2005
  • Working Pack Dog Title (WPD) - 3.5 years - Dec. 10th, 2005
  • Working Weight Dog WWD
  • Working Weight Dog Excellent (WWDX)
  • Working Weight Dog Superior (WWDS) -  Personal official best of 2840 lbs.
  • Ehren Champion Bronze - 3.5 years - Feb. 4, 2006
  • Best in Show Reserve Gold Cup - July 1st, 2006 at the IABCA show
  • Ehren Champion Silver - July 2nd, 2006
  • Passed the Physical Fitness portion of he NCA WRDX - on Standby for a spot at the test
  • Open Draft Dog (DD)- Nov. 5th, 2006 at the HANC Draft test
  • 1st ASCA CD leg - Feb. 11th, 2007
  • Rally Novice (RN) - March 31st, 2007 - First in Class, Third in Class, 3rd in Class
  • International Dog Show Group Three - owner-handled under Judge Michael F. Loller Feb. 3, 2008
  • Companion Dog (CD) - April 4, 2010
  • Versatility Greater Swiss (VGS) - April 4, 2010

Mouse's TV and News Career - Mouse somehow winds up on TV.  

  • San Antonio Conformation Show by Local News Spring 03
  • Dog Day Afternoon Bryan, TX by Local News Spring 04
  • Reliant Dog Shows Houston, TX by Animal Planet Summer 04
  • Blogged by the Houston Chronicle's Alison Cook 7/23/2006 under Kibbles and Bits.
  • Featured in The Introduction to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Shannon Hennigan 5th edition
  • Pictured in The Bryan/College Station Eagle's Spotted at Brazos Worldfest 2007 - Nov. 17th, 2007

Health Clearances

  • OFA Hips: Fair  SMH-1046F24M-PI

  • OFA Elbows: Normal  SMH-EL823M24-PI

  • OFA Shoulders: Normal SMH-SH78M24-PI

  • OFA Patellas: Normal SMH-PA181/24M/P-P

  • OFA Cardiac: Normal SMH-CA93/24M/P-PI

  • CERF: Normal 2003 591/3-03, Re-examined 12/19/2006 by Dr. Glaze (Clear), chart available upon request

  • CHIC number : 18116

  • AKC DNA: V341072

Currently, we're into packing, drafting, weight pull, herding, water rescue, and much more obedience.  Check out our SWDA group for more info on upcoming events. 

Coffee Table Sleeper

Type & Structure: Beautiful headpiece, strong limbs, large paws, and very well muscled.  Currently 132 lbs at 28 inches. Sound and well angulated. Powerful and fluid movement.  Very Tight Feet.  Check out his International Show Critiques.   He has also been objectively evaluated by many professional handlers and judges.  References available. 

Running along the beaches of Florida - showing off those pearly whites

Heckling the neighbors! Showing off his structure - naturally.

Free stack in the front yard - 3 years  showing off his structure - naturally. 

Spotted by the Bryan/College Station Eagle.

Temperament: High tolerance to pain, quickly bounces back.  Persistent and great worker.  Strong herding and protective instinct (especially attentive to sounds of distress).  Determined to save anyone on land or water.  See water rescue page for more detail. Stable and strong.  No Aggression in any way shape or form (I wouldn't tolerate that in my house anyways). 

Loving on Sergeant Bunny.  It was the best bunny ever.  

Personality: Does everything with enthusiasm.  Falls in love easily with humans.  Gets along great with animals and humans.  Very playful.  I've had many trainers describe him as a true alpha dog, very confident in himself.  He is so confident that he doesn't mind when getting humped, and I think he might like it.   Extremely attuned to other dogs' body language and great in all social situations.  He's a dog that presents himself in a non-threatening way and does well with shy, fearful, or reserved dogs.  He is used often to get a dog to warm up and get comfortable in obedience class.  When it comes to rescue, we get the worst fosters because Mouse always does so well in getting them into shape for their new families.  He's so cool, calm, and collected.  Oh, and did I mention he's a goofball?

Being a really cute Baby Mouse.  

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