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
