AISC Members Aldebaran Gryla and Isi Kaffisukkulathi would like to introduce the Atlantshaf Area to our littlest members. Born just this morning 9/20/2007 these frisky little pups are already active and hardy, just look at them crawling on mom, Gryla. This is the very first litter sired by a Chocolate Tri-color Icelandic Sheepdog in the United States. The Chocolate Tri-color is the rarest of coloring in this rare breed. There may be only 18 of them World WideThursday, September 20, 2007
A new litter in PA.! Aldebaran Gryla and Isi Kaffisukkulathi welcome 4 girls and 2 boys!
AISC Members Aldebaran Gryla and Isi Kaffisukkulathi would like to introduce the Atlantshaf Area to our littlest members. Born just this morning 9/20/2007 these frisky little pups are already active and hardy, just look at them crawling on mom, Gryla. This is the very first litter sired by a Chocolate Tri-color Icelandic Sheepdog in the United States. The Chocolate Tri-color is the rarest of coloring in this rare breed. There may be only 18 of them World Wide
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The Hagerstown Maryland ISAA 10th Anniversary Gathering and AISC Fun Match
On August 25, 2007 the largest Gathering of Icelandic Sheepdogs in the history of the breed in North America came to Hagerstown, Maryland. Old friends who had only met via the Internet finally were able to exchange hugs. Dogs we all knew so well through photos, we were able to see in motion and snuggle. Folks came from all over the Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania area and also from as far away as Washington, Kansas, Indiana, New York and Ohio to take part in this Icelandic Sheepdog Community event. Thanks to all of those folks who lent a hand to make things happen and all those who made donations so that they may happen again. Special thanks to AKC Judge Karin Ashe of the Mason Dixon Judges Association, CGC Evaluator Leslie Horton, Sharon Pappas for volunteering her time, Pastor Eleanor Doub for doing a beautiful Blessing to start the day and to Bob and Elisabet Stacy-Hurley for being brave enough to host the event!
Forty one dogs answered the call to Gather despite the high temperatures for a fabulous conformation match; 32 dogs competed for the title of Best of Match. Here are just a few photos courtesy of photographer Melissa Marsik mmarsik@hotmail.com to help celebrate the day.
The AISC Fun Match in Hagerstown has been the inspiration for 7 newspaper articles, 3 in Maryland ( one prior to the match) and 4 in Iceland to date.
Thanks to:
Thorri
Viking Spathass
Kersin's Spurdann
Lundi fra Thytur Stadir
Prins
Viking Hippi
Isi Kaffisukkulathi
Vikis Tyri
Viking Koko
Aldebaran Bangsi
Frostfyres Roskur
Nor'Star Pavo
Lokasteinn's Vaskur
Thrymheim Ljotur
Viking Leiknir
Cigar
Westhills Angel
Viking Hjartadrottnig
Gardner Ridge Isis
Nor'Star Disa Be Kiska
Hnuks Birta
Nor'Star Gloey
Viking Gaela
Chisick Farms Soley
Toa
Frostfyres Runa
Vinlands Netta
Sand creek Disa be Sassi
Viking Lilja
Thordunu Leppatuska
Asa Grima
Arperla Brana
Pine plains Bella
Sand Creek Reykja Kutur
Vinlands Ylfa
Lokasteinn's Visa
North Skye Kolka
Audurs Skima
Heimskauts Lipurta
Woolfarms Ilse
Kersins Skotta
........An their families for participating and making this a very Special "History Making" Day.
Hope to see you all next year....
Jo-Ann
AISC Co-ordinator
AISC 12 to 18 month Class
Best 12 to 18 month DogIsi Kaffisukkulathi
Best 12 to 18 month Bitch
Best 12 to 18 month BitchVinlands Netta
Open Long Haired Bitch Class
Heimskauts Lipurta
Nor'Star Gloey
Viking Lilja
Hnuks Birta
Fourth Place AwardChisick Farms Soley
Third Place Award
Third Place AwardGardner Ridge Isis
Second Place Award
Second Place AwardPine Plains Bella
Best Open Long Haired Bitch
Best Open Long Haired BitchWoolfarms Ilse
Saturday, September 15, 2007
New CGC Title Holders frm The Hagerstown Fun Match
Congratulations to all those folks who were able to pass their CGC's! Thanks to evaluator Leslie Horton, Laura Miller, and Bob Mumper who was drafted to be the leash holder during the 10 minute owner absence because he had a watch on!
Congratulations to Jeff Kessler and Teddy, the Portuguese Water Dog and honorary ISD. Teddy came to hang-out with his Best Friend Forever, ISD Gardner Ridge Nikki and left with a CGC title! 
Jeff Kessler and Gardner Ridge Isis "Nikki" did pretty well at the AISC Fun Match, Nikki not only placed third in the Open Long Haired Bitches Class but also mastered the CGC and came home with a title
Sand Creek Reykja Kutur followed his Mom Nor Star Cilia and Dad Kutur's lead at the Sequim, Washington Fun Match in June, earning himself a Canine Good Citizen title at the Hagerstown AISC Fun Match with his partner Anita Pryor.
Congratulations to Maggy Pease and Hnuks Birta "Snotra"for earning their Canine Good Citizen title at the AISC Fun Match. Maggy and Snotra are pictured here greeting Sharon Pappas and Reily, the English Shepherd. Sharon and Reily graciously offered to give us a hand during the CGC's.
Fun in the Sun in Hagerstown, Maryland
Veteran Icelandic Sheepdog Cigar being helped down to the creek by devoted owner Monica. Cigar and his family came as a one Icelandic Sheepdog family and left as a two Icelandic Sheepdog family. His new best pal is bi-coastal Best 2-6 month puppy, Nor'Star Pavo!
Shelly Grayhavens and some "Bathing Beauties"! Shelly was photographed playing in Beaver Creek with Pine Plains Bella and featured in the Hagerstown Herald-Mail newspaper in an article about The ISAA Gathering.
Arperla Brana, Shelly Grayhavens, Aldebaran Bangsi, Cynthia Kelly, Thorri and friends cool off in Beaver Creek.
Friday, September 14, 2007
New Members in Virginia! Viking Gaela and Viking Spathass
Viking Spathass "Viking"Viking Spathass "Viking" is an incredible deep red stud from the "Deck of Cards" litter of Viking Bjork and Virkis Tyri. At the Hagerstown, Maryland Gathering and AISC Fun Match, "Viking" trotted off with the Best Open Medium Coat award.
Viking Gaela
Viking GaelaViking Gaela is a lovely little girl who really loves to swim, boss her housemate Viking Spathass around and snuggling with her people.
New Members in Kansas! Pineridge Disa be Nikki and Sand Creek Disa be Sassi
Knox Rhine, Pineridge Disa be Nikki and Sand Creek Disa be Sassi
We'd like to Welcome Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America President and Secretary Knox and Bette Rhine, as well as their Veteran ISD Ambassador Pineridge Disa be Nikki and her young under-study Sand Creek Disa be Sassi. Sassi has been traveling the country with Knox this summer sharing in the ISAA Anniversary Celebrations and strutting her stuff at the Chapter's Fun Matches. At the Hagerstown, Maryland Gathering and AISC Fun Match, Sassi earned herself the second place award in some stiff competition in the Open Short Coated Bitches Competition.
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