Thank you to his Breeder, Lynda Brandt for breeding this beautiful, well rounded litter, and also to Gideon’s owner, Jennifer Ruhno for allowing it to happen.
Flynn is a lovely, well proportioned dog who exudes confidence and attracts attention wherever he goes. His lineage combines some of my favourite Beardies including his sire Gideon, grandsire Marwin and of course my very own Falcor combining the best UK and European Kennels.
Flynn has had a lovely start to the show ring winning his AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE with 2 x RUBIG by the tender age of 7.5 months, including multiple Classes in Group, multiple Sweepstakes placings and Classes in Show at Specialty and All Breeds level.
At 19 months of Age Flynn is an All Breeds BIS winner and multi Best in Group winner.
A few days after celebrating Flynn's 2nd birthday he added a Specialty RUBIS to his collection at the Bearded Collie Club Victoria. Below are the two critiques from those Shows.
Mrs Pam Douglas (NZ) of renowned Bearded Collie Kennel, LLanddona awarded Flynn -
Dog CC, Runner Up Best in Show, Best Intermediate in Show (Show 2)
"Masculine 2yr slate dog with correct proportions. He has a very pleasing head with a typical “melting” expression. Excellent reach of neck leading down to correct forequarter angulation. His chest is of good depth with the required shape. He is well ribbed back. Level topline standing and moving. Correct hindquarter angulation. Moved with reach and drive and was true coming and going. Correctly textured coat."
Professor Brian Corbitt, Working Dog Specialist awarded Flynn - Reserve Dog CC, Intermediate in Show (Show 1)
"2 yo, great dog who was well balanced. Narrow through and deep in body. Super head in size and shape and properly balanced. Topline is strong and held on the gait. Well angled fore and aft and super mover. Excellent coat in length and texture. Was RDCC but pushed the winner all the way. Could win anywhere."
Flynn has also started his performance sports journey and has the following Titles:
October 2022 Scentwork Novice
March 2023 Rally Novice
April 2023 CCD Obedience
August 2023 Endurance Test
August 2023 Trick Dog Starter
February 2024 Scent Work Advanced
In ACSW (Australian Canine Scent Work) Flynn has his NW2, NW1+, L1V, L1E & L1C(Specialty Element) titles.
RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW Specialty x 2
Best in Group x 6
Runner up Best in Group x 8
Classes in Show x 8
BCCNSW Show Beardie of the Year 2022 (joint winner)
JACK GOLDSTIEN MEDALLION - GOLD
winner for excellence in Conformation & Obedience Sydney Royal 2023
Best of Breed Sydney Royal 2024
Health Tests:
Hip/Elbow scored, CEA - clear by DNA, Thyroid normal, carries Brown & Tri-colour
