"Finn" (Finnigan) - GrCh. Gryphon's Northern Celtic Moon
Amore (Ch. Gryphon's Moon Hits Your Eye WTDA) & Marsh (Ch. Quinault's North to Alaska WTDX)
born January 20, 2009
Owners: Carmen Rowe & Richard McCowen
Handler: Carmen Ruby
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Hips: OFA AM-13014E26M-VPI (Excellent) Elbows: OFA AM-EL623M26-VPI (Normal) Eyes: AM-3049 (Nov'10) ChD: AMCA
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Finn's Show Highlights:
*2011 AKC/Eukanuba Invitational - Finn earned the 3d Award of Excellence
under Judge Burton J. Yamada (Orlando, FL - December 18)
*No. 1 Lifetime AKC Grand Champion Malamute in Washington (current through Jan 4, 2012)
*No. 13 Lifetime AKC GrChampion Malamute Points in US (current through Jan 4, 2012)
*Earned his Bronze Level AKC Grand Championship (100 points) - the first
Malamute in Washington to do so! (Oct. 16, 2011)
*Gryphon's first Group placing dog - with a Group 4 at just 2-1/2 years old
under breeder-judge Sharon Weston (July 3, 2011)
*Gryphon's first AKC Grand Champion, earning his 2d invitation to
the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba Invitational
*Finished entirely out of the Bred-by-Exhibitor class (with 3 majors to boot), earning a 2-year invitation (2011-12) to the AKC/Eukanuba Invitational (Sept 18, 2010)
For 2011, Finn's first year as a Special at just 2 years old (started 3/11):
*Third Award of Excellence at AKC/Eukanuba Invitational (Dec 18, 2011)
*No. 9 Alaskan Malamute for 2011
(Dog News, based on AKC Top 10 Best of Breed rankings through September 2011)
*Ranked #9 in 2011 AMCA's Top 20 (current through the most recent listing, Oct 31, 2011)
*2011 No. 1 AKC Grand Champion Malamute in Washington
Shown as a special by Carmen Ruby - a huge thanks to Carmen for her beautiful handling, friendship and exquisite care of our baby boy! You can learn more about Carmen by clicking here for her website; and here for her facebook page.
Finn ... well, it's hard to know what to say about Finn that would do him justice. My baby boy, just starting out and growing up. About as sweet of a dog as you ever want to meet, Finn is extraordinarily gentle despite all that power. He's happy & enthusiastic in harness, and with just about anything else you ask of him.
Finn took the ring a bit by storm, finishing with 3 majors and mostly BOWs in just a handful of shows, exclusively out of Bred-by Exhibitor, starting a few days before he turned one and finishing up at 20 months ... even with a summer break in-between.
Finn's first weekend out as a special, just keeping him out a bit to keep that adolescent mind in training for when he grows up, he earned 2 majors towards his Grand Championship including a Best of Breed over a Top 5 specials dog and other highly ranked specials. At just over two he finished out his GrCh with five major wins. Finn then went on to earn his - and our kennel's - first Group placement at 2-1/2 with a Group 4 under breeder-judge Sharon Weston! Finn has hit the AMCA Top 20, is currently ranked No. 1 in Washington
And he's not just pretty. Finn's movement is ... well, extraordinary. Clean and balanced like his mom, maximimum ground-covering reach and drive while efficient and without excess or waste, with an effortless grace that beautifully compliments the power behind it. We have just started working this boy, and given his enthusiasm and drive in the early stages we're excited about his next year in harness.
And temperament? Well, you just have to meet him ... it's hard to describe just how affectionate, friendly & extraordinarily gentle he is, all while exhibiting true joy de vivre. We are just so proud - it is impossible to put proper words, or do justice, to what a joy it is to live with this boy.
Given the slow maturing lines of his pedigree, while seeing such exceptional promise this young, the best is yet to come ... and it is truly exciting to think of the many adventures and possibilities ahead with this young boy.
Stay tuned as we continue to work on getting pictures up on our new website, including Finn growing up & hanging with his buddies, along with that perpetual happy grin.
Finn took the ring a bit by storm, finishing with 3 majors and mostly BOWs in just a handful of shows, exclusively out of Bred-by Exhibitor, starting a few days before he turned one and finishing up at 20 months ... even with a summer break in-between.
Finn's first weekend out as a special, just keeping him out a bit to keep that adolescent mind in training for when he grows up, he earned 2 majors towards his Grand Championship including a Best of Breed over a Top 5 specials dog and other highly ranked specials. At just over two he finished out his GrCh with five major wins. Finn then went on to earn his - and our kennel's - first Group placement at 2-1/2 with a Group 4 under breeder-judge Sharon Weston! Finn has hit the AMCA Top 20, is currently ranked No. 1 in Washington
And he's not just pretty. Finn's movement is ... well, extraordinary. Clean and balanced like his mom, maximimum ground-covering reach and drive while efficient and without excess or waste, with an effortless grace that beautifully compliments the power behind it. We have just started working this boy, and given his enthusiasm and drive in the early stages we're excited about his next year in harness.
And temperament? Well, you just have to meet him ... it's hard to describe just how affectionate, friendly & extraordinarily gentle he is, all while exhibiting true joy de vivre. We are just so proud - it is impossible to put proper words, or do justice, to what a joy it is to live with this boy.
Given the slow maturing lines of his pedigree, while seeing such exceptional promise this young, the best is yet to come ... and it is truly exciting to think of the many adventures and possibilities ahead with this young boy.
Stay tuned as we continue to work on getting pictures up on our new website, including Finn growing up & hanging with his buddies, along with that perpetual happy grin.
Finn is available at stud to approved quality bitches and breeding programs. Frozen semen also available.
