From his debut in the show ring, Sedona has emulated the word
“BOXER.” His charisma, charm and attitude, combined with the
proper structure and movement made one look a second time,
then to see his head and expression—its all says “BOXER!”
Winning the National Futurity is a breeder’s dream come true and
we thought it couldn’t get much better after Sedona’s win of Grand
Prize Futurity in 2006 under Gary Steele. UNTIL….ABC 2007….
when Sedona won BEST OF BREED under Alberto Berrios.
Though not heavily campaigned, Sedona ended up the #7 Boxer
in the Country topping many Boxer Specialties and winning four
Group 1’s and many other group placements. All of this was accomplished
with Ginny, his owner and breeder, accompanying him
in the show ring. Credit for his wonderful physical conditioning, of
course, goes to Ted who takes him on his daily “adventures.”
We couldn’t have asked for anything more. But, just so his audience
knows, he has a few imperfections: we readily admit that Sedona
is a bit of a “counter-surfer” and although he sings on command,
he sings a bit off key. With that being said, we’ll continue
our quest for the “perfect” Boxer. Until then, we have Sedona (who
may be as close as we ever come) to laugh with and love.
It is said, “Life isn’t measured by how many breaths you take but
by the moments that take your breath away.” Sedona has given us
a fair share of those!!!
BREEDERS: Cathy & Bill Sylvester, Virginia Shames & Theodore S Fickes DVM
OWNERS: Theodore S Fickes DVM & Virginia Shames
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