Best of Breed Winner 2008 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Nationals in Oxford, OH
Award of Merit Winner at the 2007 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog National in St. Louis
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The Judge, Mr. Lester Mapes Looking at Justus at the 2008 Nationals.
Justus at two. Just Months After Becoming a Champion
Justus at three. Just Months After Winning an Award of Merit at the 2007 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Nationals
Justus is an amazing dog. He and Tina go everywhere together. He is "bomb proof" around humans meaning he has never disappointed us in any situation we have put him in. Justus has most recently been traveling with Tina to a local nursing home to spread the lovin. In April of 2007 Justus became a Therapy Dog through Therapy Dog Incorporated. On 5-16-08 Justus won Best of Breed at the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Nationals in Oxford, OH. We believe this to be one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. On 5-3-07, Justus won an Award of Merit at the 2007 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Nationals in St. Louis. Justus did well at the last National he attended in 2005, when he won a 5 point major at the National Cluster (the day after the National).
Justus is on the higher end of the standard as far as height and weight. He is approximately 28" tall at the shoulders and his show weight is 143lbs. Justus has a great deal of bone and muscle. He has a slicker coat then many of the Swissies, we have seen, with his hair length falling on the shorter end of the standard. He has a dark undercoat. Many people remember Justus by his large head, beautiful front end, top line and his "beautiful movement". However Justus will always be referred to as a baby at our house because of his baby face, smile and personality.
Among the Dogs at our home Justus is the Alpha he shared that responsibility with Max until Max's passing Dec. of 2009. Justus watches over six females. Justus is very laid back (Our kids have given all of our dogs human occupations based on their personalities and appearance) and Justus is apparently a West Coast Surfer/Stripper. Justus has a commanding bark (that you feel in your stomach) which is only heard rarely such as: If the females have found something that has their attention in the back yard or if he hears Tina coming home. Other then that he's just sweet, lovable, quiet Justus.
Fall 2006
Resting after the Nationals
He's not spoiled!
Just A Pup
8 Months
Tweek My Nose
The Good Life
Getting Ready to Pull at Nationals
Justus in His Favorite Mickey Mouse chair
Click and They Grow
The two pictures to the left are of Justus at 3.5 years.
