A Border Collie known as Brendan was at breeder Cindy Geiss' mercy one year ago. She received a telephone call from Brendan's previous owner saying no one else would take him and if she didn't, Brendan would be euthanized. Brendan was an import from a German kennelGeiss had seen Brendan at previous dog shows and she was shocked a dog like him would be put down! She was told Brendan was aggressive, especially towards men and children. She decided to give him a new home and see if she couldn't help the dog.
When Ms. Geiss picked up Brendan, he was obese and his coat was matted to the skin. Months of dedicated care and rehabilitation on the part of Brendan's new family prepared him for his re-entry to the show ring in June 2008. Remarkably, Brendan picked up enough championship points before December 1, 2008 to qualify him for Westminster!
Brendan's show name is Champion Invisible Red Touch From Borders Paradise and this year is his first Westminster competition. In spite of his difficult start, Brendan is now not only a show dog, but a beloved family member. Says his new family, Brendan's favorite activity is playing with their seven year old son.
I guess he isn't aggressive with children after all!
Best of luck, Brendan!
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