2003
He has soared to his CHAMPIONSHIP!!!


New working title holder!!!

CH. Mithril-Sylvan's Prairie Hawk WSX

"Gavin"

which is Irish for "white hawk"

whelped 09 July 2000

sire: Ch. Sylvan's Avalanche CD WSX  "Boomer"
dam: Ch. Mithril's Dream Flower My Way  "Lily"
 


Gavin started his show career winning at 10 months BOW at the SAMS specialty in 2001 and now has finished his championship at the 2003 SAMS Specialty.  In April he went BOB over specials two times in Iowa plus a Best of Opposite and also took a Group 3 placement, all from the classes.
 

 

The Gaelic name “Gavin” means “white hawk” which seemed fitting for this boy.  Gavin is a high spirited, full of energy, bundle of fur!  He is white with biscuit markings on his shoulders and across his hip area.  Gavin’s looks can best be described as being a “pretty” Samoyed rather than “handsome”.  We have been able to take advantage of his exuberance by working him at lead for the Prairie Isle sled team.  For the last 4 ½ years (yes, he starting working in harness at 6 months of age) he has excelled at showing his natural leadership qualities.   All I have to do is explain to this boy his task (and I mean literally explain to him) and he will do everything in his power to do what you ask of him.  He is smart, quick to learn, focused on the task at hand and eager to please his humans.    He moves quickly and lightly on his feet but with a strong drive.  He is a natural leader in harness. 

 


   Gavin at left lead with McKensie (right.
 
 

Here is Gavin at 7.5 weeks.  We picked him up at 9 weeks and his ears are up now.

Gavin with his Daddy--Boomer, on the day we picked up Gavin.


Gavin at 10 weeks.  He is so adorable.
 
 

Here is Gavin's Dad-- Boomer


Ch. Sylvan's Avalanche CD WSX

Gavin has settled in quickly with the other dogs.  Callie and Gav are best buddies and they play for hours nonstop.  Please check back often to see Gavin grow and become a Prairie Isle sleddog.

Here are a few more pictures of Gavin.

Gavin in harness for the first time.  Tail is up!!!
 

Gavin with his new big brother Naoisha in the agility area.
 

Gavin practicing the tunnel.  He has been on the dogwalk and tire jump, too!!!  He is a natural.
 

Below is Gavin (3 months) with his dad, Boomer.  Thank you Pam Landers for taking these wonderful photos!!!

                                     


Boomer and Gavin, they are like 2 peas in a pod.

more Boomer and Gavin

Here is Gavin after one of his first times working in harness