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"Ruckus" U-BIS/CH UWPCH Northpaw's Arrakis of Winterstar, RN, CGC, WTD, WWPDA WLD, WTD, WPD, WWPDX, RN, CD, CGC, TDI, AAAM x Northpaw's Kosmic Kisses  Arrakis' name came about in a funny way. Barb had called this litter her "Dancing with the Starz" puppies, since we register our dogs Winterstarz. We thought that was quite clever and wanted to keep the dance reference in the name we chose. Looking at star names, we discovered Arrakis, a star in Draco. In Arabic, Arrakis means "The Dancer," so it was a good fit. He is so energetic, we are calling him "A Ruckus" about as often as Arrakis, and he answers to both names! Ruckus is a high-energy puppy, very happy and eager to please. A star of his agility and obedience classes, we joke that he is so enthusiastic because we give him beer as his treat for doing all this stuff! Just kidding, but enjoy Ruckus' Beer Run Agility movie below! Ruckus earned his Rally Novice title in 2012, with scores of 98, 99 and 87 - including one first place finish at an all-breed trial. Watch the "Rallying Ruckus" movie of his performance below. A go-getter on our team, Ruckus earned his Working Team Dog title in Winter 2012. He then began weight pulling and did his pulling ancestors proud, earning a weight pull leg at his very first competition, and an advanced leg his second time in the chute! He earned his Working Weight Pull Dog (WWPD) title in spring 2012, and is now working on the advanced titles. He earned his Working Weight Pull Dog-Advanced title and his United Weight Puller Champion title in March 2013. Ruckus is also learning the ropes in the conformation ring and took Best of Breed at his very first AKC show, at age nine months! He followed that up with a Puppy Group 2 win in October 2011. The Alaskan Malamute Club of America ranked Ruckus the #1 Puppy Dog in the Midwest in 2011. Ruckus earned his first major conformation win for four points under breeder judge Dr Joseph Hug, at the Alaskan Malamute Specialty Show in St Paul, Minnesota in January 2012. He won a second major at the Fargo-Morehead Kennel Club show in June 2012, under Judge Jean Fournier! Ruckus started showing in UKC conformation in June 2012, and took Best of Breed and Group 2 in his first show, followed by Best of Breed, Group 1, and a thrilling Best in Show win the next day! He competed successfully in weight pulls at these shows and was also recognized with the Total Dog award. At the 2012 Alaskan Malamute Club of America National show in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ruckus did us proud, placing 3rd in the weight pull and winning the Brace competition with his daddy Major! The United Kennel Club recognized Ruckus as the 5th Alaskan Malamute in conformation in 2012. Ruckus loves belly rubs the most, and will stand on his head to entice you to rub his belly. At our local Buffalo Days community celebration in 2012, Ruckus wowed the crowd with his speed in the agility demo ring, and spent his time between runs cuddling with the kids and making new friends. The kids were chanting "Ruckus Rocks" and "Vote for Ruckus" during his runs, and he did not let them down! We are simply delighted with this beautiful fun boy, who looks to be following in his daddy Major's paw prints! Rallying RuckusRuckus 9 months oldRuckus - Beer Run Agility |
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