Austin attended his first show at 6.5 months and was WD his second time in the ring for a 3-point major. He then won two of his next three outings with one BOB over specials and a WD/BOS for another 4-point major. This young man finished his championship by winning back-to-back 3-point majors on August 20th + 21st, 2005, in Burlington IA.

We lost Austin much too soon. He was a beautiful dog and I will always remember the time we had together. Austin will forever remain my Point of Reference as to what a Collie should be in spirt and in heart.