Painted Lil BarKL Leap of Faith
Parker was neutered in April 2024 - he has an amazing retirement on the shores of the Great Lakes. Parker produced four litters, each with the best of personalities.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the day I met Parker, I had NO plans to purchase a puppy and especially not a male puppy; I met him while spending time with two friends doing a litter evaluation and Parker evaluated as the best of his litter. He is naturally a gentle soul, playful and sweet who followed me everywhere I walked and loved to give kisses; he is an affable dog. I jokingly say "He is a Golden Retriever in an Aussie coat" and the truth about that is, for many families that is exactly the kind of personality that they want in their dog - he is very easy, never over-the-top, type of dog that you can take anywhere and have a good time.
Parker is oversize, and has wicketed at 19.5" at 18 months old; we were hoping he would be smaller than he is, one of his littermates is 14" but despite his large size he does have a lot to offer, it just means that he will not be entering into the conformation ring which is a shame. We had plans to enter him in the puppy classes, but of course COVID and 2020 changed all of that. Parker is an amazing disc partner with lots of speed, quick starts and turns, and a love for flying through the air to snatch his plastic prey.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the day I met Parker, I had NO plans to purchase a puppy and especially not a male puppy; I met him while spending time with two friends doing a litter evaluation and Parker evaluated as the best of his litter. He is naturally a gentle soul, playful and sweet who followed me everywhere I walked and loved to give kisses; he is an affable dog. I jokingly say "He is a Golden Retriever in an Aussie coat" and the truth about that is, for many families that is exactly the kind of personality that they want in their dog - he is very easy, never over-the-top, type of dog that you can take anywhere and have a good time.
Parker is oversize, and has wicketed at 19.5" at 18 months old; we were hoping he would be smaller than he is, one of his littermates is 14" but despite his large size he does have a lot to offer, it just means that he will not be entering into the conformation ring which is a shame. We had plans to enter him in the puppy classes, but of course COVID and 2020 changed all of that. Parker is an amazing disc partner with lots of speed, quick starts and turns, and a love for flying through the air to snatch his plastic prey.
Disc Dog
November 2020
Parker entered his first Up Dog games and played with Team Davison in the Winter K-9 Toss & Fetch League. Parker is still working on his skills, but he did wonderfully for his first times out and is going to be a phenomenal disc partner. He loves to leap in the air and really knows how to turn on the burners for a speed boost and has a fast recall. As of Summer of 2021, my husband has decided that Parker is his disc dog and they have entered a few UpDog competitions and its going well, Parker is very fast and building up his confidence at competitions; Parker is currently competing with both of us.
One of Parker's favorite moves to pull when we are playing with the pack, he runs a wide left flank and jumps like a shark through the air to come around the other dogs and snag the discs while they are busy running down the disc head on.
Parker has earned his Bronze in Throw & Go, Far Out & Funkey!
Parker's Up Dog Page
Parker entered his first Up Dog games and played with Team Davison in the Winter K-9 Toss & Fetch League. Parker is still working on his skills, but he did wonderfully for his first times out and is going to be a phenomenal disc partner. He loves to leap in the air and really knows how to turn on the burners for a speed boost and has a fast recall. As of Summer of 2021, my husband has decided that Parker is his disc dog and they have entered a few UpDog competitions and its going well, Parker is very fast and building up his confidence at competitions; Parker is currently competing with both of us.
One of Parker's favorite moves to pull when we are playing with the pack, he runs a wide left flank and jumps like a shark through the air to come around the other dogs and snag the discs while they are busy running down the disc head on.
Parker has earned his Bronze in Throw & Go, Far Out & Funkey!
Parker's Up Dog Page
Swimming & Water
Parker loves to play in the water and swim, with how much he enjoys the water - we will have to take him to some dock diving classes and see if we can get him jumping off the dock. We always have a kiddie pool in the summer and Parker loves to lay down in the nice cool water.
Herding - surprise, surprise he isn't really a herding dog
I have had Parker around livestock several times, and well.....he is interested in them and is not afraid or shy, but isn't really sure how to do anything about it besides be a goof. He wouldn't have any issue get a Instinct test, but if I was needing to take a dog out with me to work livestock for a purpose besides putting on a title; I wouldn't pick Parker for the job. I could very likely train him to the task and get there, but of his own accord he isn't very savvy about livestock. He is Billy Crystal in City Slickers.
Parker's Family Tree
Parker's sire is AKC Gold Grand Champion "Rhett" Skidmore's Gone with the Win; Rhett is out of AKC GCHP Legacy's Man About Town and AKC CH Skidmore's Phoebe
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Parker's Dam is "Zoey" Hampton Hills From This Moment On at Bar-KL, Zoey out of "Bootsie" Group Placing Hampton Hills Thistle Dew and by Pockets Lil Bit of Spark
Parker's Granddam is "Bootsie" from Hampton Hills, also owned by Dynasty Miniature American Shepherds; Bootsie has earned her Record of Merit - Excellent with the Miniature American Shepherd Club of America for producing Champions and Grand Champions within the breed.
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Parker's Health & Genetic Testing
OFA CAER Exam: Passed 4/24/21
OFA Hips: Excellent OFA Elbows: Good OFA Patellas: Normal OFA Cardiac: Normal |
Parker as a Sire
Parker sired four litters in his time as an intact male before being retired.
Ostara/Parker in Spring 2022
Ambrosia/Parker in Spring 2023
Tinsel from Hampton Hills/Parker in Spring 2023
Entropy/Parker in Spring 2024
Parker sired the the #18 MAS in FastCAT for 2024, a Champion in Australia, and multiple dogs competing in Agility, Disc, FastCAT, and Dock Diving
Ostara/Parker in Spring 2022
Ambrosia/Parker in Spring 2023
Tinsel from Hampton Hills/Parker in Spring 2023
Entropy/Parker in Spring 2024
Parker sired the the #18 MAS in FastCAT for 2024, a Champion in Australia, and multiple dogs competing in Agility, Disc, FastCAT, and Dock Diving