This is part of a series of profiles on the All American Dogs entered in the 2019 AKC Obedience Classic. There will be competition at every level of obedience: Novice, Open, Utility and Masters for dogs that qualified for the event. The annual event takes place Dec. 14-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and the AKC Agility Invitational.
Name: Mary’s J K’s Mr. Panda Bear CD BN RN CGC
Call Name: Panda
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
Obedience Classic Class: Novice
Owner: Judith Temple, Francis Temple, and Kay Thayer
Handler: Kay Thayer
Hometown: Salina, KS
In the two years of his young life, Panda has many AKC accomplishments under his collar and competed in several AKC events. He earned his Canine Good Citizen at 7 months, Beginner Novice and Rally Novice titles at 8 months, and his Companion Dog title at 1 year, 8 months. His first High in Trial, from the Novice B class, was won when he was just 2 years old.
“So, you can we have been very busy in AKC. I love Panda with all my heart and soul. He is my great partner,” said Kay.