Penny was the 6th puppy from Hilfy's first litter, born May 28, 2005. She
was the puppy identified originally as "Lavender" because of her purple collar color. We
chose the name "Pennyroyal" as her permanent name because it's a medicinal herb in the mint
family useful for treating stress and anxiety, with small lavender or blue flowers -- so it carried seemed
like a nice carryover from her puppy name plus expressed on our hopes for her place in our family.
All of the puppies in that litter were wonderful, and it was a hard choice deciding which one to
keep -- but we're pleased with our selection! Penny earned her Rally Novice title in November 2006, then came back
in 2007 to earn 4 more titles -- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) in May; Rally Advanced (RA) and Rally Excellent (RE) during
the Summer; and Companion Dog (CD) in November. She made us proud with placements in each leg and many first
and second place ribbons. She earned her Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title during the winter of 2008-2009.
She earned her TDI (Therapy Dog International) title in Spring 2010, and is now in training for Utility obedience and Junior Hunter.
She competed in three Junior Hunt tests in May 2010 and earned three passes. Unfortunately there are no more local tests till the
fall and we hope to finish up her title then. In the meantime, she will be competing in Utility Obedience.
We have also played around with Agility -- she shows great talent in that area as well. Penny always does whatever you ask of her with
cheerful delight, especially if it involves running fast!
Jim and Penny finished up their Companion Dog Excellent title at the Greeneville, SC trial
on February 13, 2009 with a score of 192 for 5th place. What a Valentine's day present!
Penny's 2nd leg was a first place win (and a score of 189) at the Franklin, TN cluster January 22, 2009.
Jim and Penny got their first CDX leg at the Knoxville obedience
trial on November 2, 2008. To top it all off, she earned a score of 191 1/2 and a blue ribbon for her effort!
Here is a picture of a happy handler and dog with the judge -- and those ever-important ribbons. One down, two
to go! Thanks to our obedience instructor and friend Shannon Shepherd (Leashes
by Design) for all the help and for the picture.
COMPANION DOG PENNY! SHE COMPLETES HER CD TITLE NOVEMBER 3, 2007!
Penny competed in three shows (Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville) under three different judges, and earned
her CD degree with one first place finish, a third, and a 4th.
PENNY EARNS HER RALLY EXCELLENT TITLE JULY 15, 2007!
At the Knoxville Cluster Dog Show, Penny completed her Rally Excellent title, with two first places and a 2nd (tied
for first on points, placed second on time). She also got her first leg towards her CD title, placing first in her
Novice A class.
Jim &Penny with Judge after her CD run, 11/3/07
Jim with Penny RE at the Knoxville show, 7/15/07
PENNY EARNS HER RALLY ADVANCED TITLE MAY 26, 2007!
At the Oak Ridge Kennel Club Dog Show on May 26, 2007, Penny completed her final leg for her Rally Advanced
title in the minimum 3 shows, with two first places and a fourth. She then came back the next day in Rally Excellent
and earned her first leg toward that title with a first place finish.
Jim with Penny and judge Nancy Davis, 5/26/07
PENNY FINISHES HER AKC RN TITLE NOVEMBER 5, 2006!
At the Tennessee Vally Kennel Club Obedience Trial on November 5, 2006, Penny qualified for her third leg
and placed 1st in her Novice Rally A class. She qualified in the minimum 3 shows, with increasingly better
performances each time. She qualified but didn't place in her first class, placed fourth in her second leg, and finished up
on a high note with a blue ribbon. We are very proud of this girl, who isn't quite 18 months old yet!
Penny's Puppies
Penny with her first litter, 9/7/09
Penny whelped her first litter of 11 puppies on August 31, 2009 -- seven boys and four girls. The sire was the very accomplished and ultra-beautiful
Drake, officially known as GMH HRCH UH Tidewaters Weekend Gladiator Can/Am CD WCX MH, CCA OS.
This was a fine, talented, sweet, and very attractive bunch of puppies and Penny proved to be a wonderful mother. You can see how these puppies are turning out by
clicking on this link and then browsing through the 'Litter Member' links at the top of the page.
If you might be interested in one of Penny's puppies from a future litter, see our
Puppy Information page, or drop us an email at:
edwardskc@pegasustech.com. Working /
competition homes are preferred, but the quality of the home is most important and we are always happy to place puppies into active pet homes.
Penny dressed in her three Junior Hunter ribbons, 5/30/10
BIG duck!
Water mark
Training at Jody's April 28, 2010
Penny retrieves a mark (left);
Penny and Callie waiting their turn (above)
Penny at the ETRC Club Trial 4/24/10
Field training at Lorie Jolly's 4/19/09
Relaxing at home 4/14/09
Penny the farm dog -- we're off to feed the cattle! 3/23/07
On the sofa 11/11/06
Penny at home
September 30, 2006
Penny -- water sports
August 19, 2006
Penny at almost 10 months, March 25, 2006
Penny & Hilfy
The Well-behaved Office Dogs
September 16, 2005
Still a lap puppy -- barely! September 9, 2005
Picture at left -- Penny at Karen's office
September 16, 2005
At the end of September 2005, Penny is 4 months old and weighs about 30 pounds. She is getting her permanent teeth (we won't miss
the little puppy needles!), is housebroken, and is very charming and outgoing. She is a terrific grass ripper,
grabbing huge mouthfuls and tossing them up in the air, then going back for more. In addition, she loves
chewing -- rawhide bones, books, papers, socks .... whatever fits in her mouth. She is taking puppy class,
where she is the most outgoing puppy, and is learning basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, come, and down. They're all very easy to
learn, and she's happy to do them unless something more interesting presents itself....! The world is her oyster, people are
divine, her mother is her best friend, and life is wonderful.
Baby Pictures
In the Mondo Grass (July 5, 2005)
Sleeping, July 6, 2005
Exploring, June 23
Penny with Ryan, June 21, 2005
June 21
Kisses for Karen, June 10
June 10
Lavender (Penny) and Pink (Lis), June 1 (3 days old)
