Badger

Badger

Badger is a big, goofy boy who would crawl inside your skin to snuggle as close as possible if you would let him (we jokingly nicknamed him Buffalo Bill). He's a very needy, clingy fellow who just wants to be pet 24/7. He's a brave boy (a ring gate blew over on top of him in the middle of an obedience trial and he continued on as if it never happened) who isn't phased by much. Known for his trademark 'hugs' - that often come when least expecting them! He loves his jolly balls (especially stealing them from Savvy), his pond time, his group runs, and to make his humans happy. He's an energetic boy who thrives on staying busy!

He made the long road trip out to the GSMDCA National Specialty in California in 2023 as a 13 month old baby puppy and came home with a Best of Winner win at the IS before the NS, Winner's Dog at the NS, a Best Bred By Exhibitor at the NS, and NS Best in Sweepstakes (the same trophy his dad won back in 2006) and helped us to win our 2nd NS 'Best in Breeder's Class' award.

He then went on to finish his championship in style by earning an Award of Merit at the AKC National Championship show in December 2023 as a 15 month old. He also won Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at the 2023 AKC National Championship as well.

He took a break from being a fancy show dog to spend some time with Dave in IL in Spring 2024 and quickly earned his CD (Novice Obedience) title with 3 AMAZING scores. His sensational performance in the obedience ring earned him '#1 Novice B Obedience GSMD' for 2024 with an average score of 196.17

2025 was a HUGE year for him in the conformation ring winning two regular Group 1's (owner handled - my FIRST Group 1's as an Owner Handler too!), two regular Group 3's, and a regular Group 4 - in addition to several OH group placements - finishing the year in the top 10 All Breed & top 20 Breed - all in less than 12 show weekends for the whole year!

He earned his Novice Draft Dog title at the end of 2025; made it to the very final cut and was part of the group that helped us earn 'Best in Breeder's Class' at the 2025 GSMDCA NS for the third year in a row and also won his mom, Vela, first in a HUGE Brood Bitch class at the NS; earned First Award of Excellence at the AKC National Championship 2025; and, sired his first three litters. Looking forward to what 2026 brings with this big handsome boy!