While I was up in Oregon for a show, Carolyn had some puppies that were getting ready to find new homes.  I left Carolyn's house in tears and went back that direction a week later to get the puppy who I can truly call my doggie savior.  Dakota (CH. C-Myste Dakota, RA, CGC) was truly a blessing from the minute he came into my life.  Dakota is my first Cardigan, my first AKC Champion, and my first dog to earn any sort of Obedience title.  He's a great ambassador for the breed and I can't imagine having been given a better start to the breed.

The above photo was taken at the 2007 Nationals in Pleasanton, CA as we were grooming for the Megan competition.


Above, Kota at 4 and a half years old

Pictured below, Kota wins Breed at the Donner Trail Kennel Club in October of 2005.

The every day Kota...