CH Magna's Sure Momentumm

Legend  is best described as "majestic." He is big, powerful and statuesque yet has breathtaking movement, a beautiful front, great bone and substance, outstanding coat and a beautiful head. He really is a lovely example of the breed. We are so excited about this boy!

Legend at just over one year of age is undefeated with 12 points (3 majors) from 4 shows. Two majors coming from beating specials and one from the eastern regional specialty 4/06. He also won the Bred-By Exhibitor Group at 7.5 months at the show in Philadelphia. Watch for him in the future. We expect him to live up to his name!

UPDATE: Ledgie was Reserve Winners Dog at the GSCA National and Mid-Western Regional Specialties Sept. 29 and 30, 2006.

Legend is now a champion and resides locally in a wonderful pet home still part of our breeding program. Watch for his contributions in the future.

"Legend"       

 BORN:  March 23, 2005                                               SIRE     X    DAM

Hi Pat:

Legend or "Leo" as we call him for short is such a doll.  I cannot believe that he has only been a part of our lives for two weeks, since it seems like forever in a good way.

He has adapted really easily to life with us.  Right now, he is here by my desk at work laying on his back with all four paw in the air, his nose pressed against the leg of the desk and snoring.  It is really funny.  He also is the world's biggest bed hog and has lots of doggy dreams.  Who knew?  We had to convince him that the silk couch was off limits, but other than that, he has been perfect in the house and everywhere we have gone.  He remembers all the people we introduce him to, and plays with all sizes and genders of dogs.  On the other hand, he knows what exactly in his home environment is routine and is sure to alert me if someone strange pulls up outside to the house / office / barn or there are weird noises, which we like.

He is really good with the horses, although is cautious enough to not get under them and I correct him if he gets too close to their hind legs. We were pleased to know that Legend loves children and has been very gentle with the ones we have met in the pet store or out and about?  He is the most well socialized dog ever meeting all the dogs and people at friends and at the horse show with impressive charm and grace.  Everyone loves him and come up to me all the time.  A friend brought over her ten year old boy and Legend was snuggling in his lap, fetching the toy, etc. He is really good with the horses too, although is cautious enough to not get under them and I correct him if he gets too close to their hind legs.

His leash manners are also really good given his show career and the little tune-up we did, and he has been learning new little commands.  He will chase cats if they are outside and run, but is good in close quarters with them and is really good with the horses.  All of our horses are neutral and well socialized to dogs.  In turn, Legend is neutral with them too, no barking, but also cautious enough to give them there space and not be under their legs.  However, he will curl up in the corner of their stall or come in and out while I am tacking, mucking, etc.

The only "issue" is that he is the dog equivalent of Houdini to escape or a barking fiend if he cannot come with us when we need to leave him in the crate or a dog stall to ride, use the tractor, etc.  He has gotten so attached to being with someone, that he would rather go wherever with us and sleep at our feet then be left behind.  Hopefully with time, he will get more confident to know that if we leave him behind, and we are outside, it is okay and that he does not need to bark to remind us to come get him!  He listens well to Michael, trusting him too, and they play and cuddle together, but keeps a close eye on where I am to follow and make sure that I don't "escape" to somewhere fun without him. He really is such a sweet, alert dog.  I could not imagine having any other breed, from any other breeder, and cannot believe how bonded Legend is already.  My husband and I are very, very happy and so is Legend.

Mike really wants to meet you and the rest of the dogs.  Legend will probably need a grooming then I imagine, although he has already had two baths and was super easy for those and lets me clean goop out of his eyes, pads, whiskers, etc. Mike also took some cute pictures where Legend and I were napping together with our two heads side by side.

You asked what I thought about the Magna Raised Dog program and in my opinion, people should absolutely look towards your older pups and adults.  Personally, I think Legend bonded faster then a puppy would.  He was already following me around after only a week.  Maybe not all Giants are that way, but he is a lover, very confident to the outside world, but so intent on pleasing in his "home" world.

Big hug to you,

Marne

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