Well, "Believe It Or Not" has really proved to be the perfect name for our beautiful black tri male. He was born March 2, 2008 out of Patchwork' Obadiah + Ch bluegrass Gemini of patchwork.

For the 2008 mini-aussie nationals Ripley was 6 months old. We went for the experience, and let us tell you did it ever happen!!.
Prior to the herding instinct test Ripley had never worked any type of livestock. I was glad to see that he really does have herding in his genes. He passed his M HIC title like a true aussie.

Ripley earned 3 first place ribbons in the Rally obedience trial, this gave him the 3 legs needed to earn his PJC title, Puppy,junior, challenged.

Ripley placed 7th in the Aussie Olympics, which requires each dog to compete in 3 different activities over the 4 days of the trial Herding, agility, rally Obedience, conformation.

To finish off our 2008 season Ripley earned his RNMCL title, Rally Novice Comae Latte.

March 29, 2009 Ripley in now a member of St John's Pet Therapy Team. He can now join Cally on our weekly to the 2 long term care facilities.

May 24, 2009 Ripley received his Rally obedience advanced magnum comae latte title, RAMCL.

November 7th 2009, Ripley completed his RNTMCL title, Rally Novice Team Magna Cum Laude. For
Rally team you are partnered with another dog and handler, each team must complete half of the
rally obedience course, for Rally Team.
Ripley has been working with his sheltie friend Finn for 3 first place runs, Way to go BOYS!!.