Andi x Lizzie
GCHB CH Hrafna Andi PCD RI FDC VISB x CH Red Cedar Tri-Star Long Walk to Pemberley RN SWN CGC TKN
Andi and Lizzie welcomed six beautiful babies (three boys, three girls) on March 3, 2023! All puppies are spoken for, but check out the weekly photo progression at the bottom of this page!
We are very excited about this long anticipated breeding. Andi was bred by Karen Riggin and Piper O'Donnell with Hrafna/Maplesong kennel, and is just two days older than Link. When they met as puppies, it was almost impossible to tell them apart when they were running around playing! Both boys went on to be beautiful examples of their breed, with titles on both sides of their names, and both have had successful careers as service dogs. Karen, Piper and I have wanted to cross these lines for years - the dogs compliment each other nicely and are extremely similar in type despite a low COI. Both Andi and Lizzie are highly social with people and other dogs and confident and adaptable in new environments.
We are very excited about this long anticipated breeding. Andi was bred by Karen Riggin and Piper O'Donnell with Hrafna/Maplesong kennel, and is just two days older than Link. When they met as puppies, it was almost impossible to tell them apart when they were running around playing! Both boys went on to be beautiful examples of their breed, with titles on both sides of their names, and both have had successful careers as service dogs. Karen, Piper and I have wanted to cross these lines for years - the dogs compliment each other nicely and are extremely similar in type despite a low COI. Both Andi and Lizzie are highly social with people and other dogs and confident and adaptable in new environments.
GCHB CH Hrafna Andi PCD RI FDC VISB
Andi is a highly accomplished dog both in and out of the ring! He works as a service dog for his handler/owner, in addition to showing in conformation and dabbling in performance. Ruth got Andi when she was a junior and in 4-H and has trained and handled him throughout his career. He has a wonderful temperament - social with other dogs and people but cares most about his person, a fantastic off-switch at home and ability to settle out and about. He also assists his owner and her family on their small farm keeping livestock in line and watching over young or injured animals as his humans care for them. He is not a big barker and extremely easy to live with, and handles new experiences confidently and calmly.
As a show dog, he has had tremendous success! He is a multiple group winner and group placer both in regular and NOHS groups. He has won a Best Owner Handled in Show and Reserved Best Owner Handled in Show. He is the number one owner handled Icelandic Sheepdog of all time, and ended 2021 as the number three Icelandic Sheepdog in breed and all breed with an invite to Westminster. He accomplished this at seven years old - as a "veteran," he is in his prime and a great testament to the longevity of this breed. Andi was select dog at Westminster in 2021 and 2016, select dog at the ISAA National Specialty in 2019 and Best Opposite/Best Owner Handled at the Ohio regional specialty in 2021. Andi comes from a beautiful, consistent pairing with 5 out of 6 siblings having their AKC championships (the sixth puppy is in Canada and has not been shown but has performance titles).
As a show dog, he has had tremendous success! He is a multiple group winner and group placer both in regular and NOHS groups. He has won a Best Owner Handled in Show and Reserved Best Owner Handled in Show. He is the number one owner handled Icelandic Sheepdog of all time, and ended 2021 as the number three Icelandic Sheepdog in breed and all breed with an invite to Westminster. He accomplished this at seven years old - as a "veteran," he is in his prime and a great testament to the longevity of this breed. Andi was select dog at Westminster in 2021 and 2016, select dog at the ISAA National Specialty in 2019 and Best Opposite/Best Owner Handled at the Ohio regional specialty in 2021. Andi comes from a beautiful, consistent pairing with 5 out of 6 siblings having their AKC championships (the sixth puppy is in Canada and has not been shown but has performance titles).
Red Cedar sir everything nice
Basil lives in Wisconsin as a much loved pet with an owner who is exploring dog sports for the first time. He's a very smart and biddable dog and enjoys attending training classes and learning tricks with his owner Cassie.
Red Cedar Tyri CGC FTN
Tyri lives in Oregon with his owner Lucy at 5 Gait Farms. He shares the farm with multiple other Icies and Icelandic horses! He is currently in training for agility and doing very well!
Red Cedar Luminous SIN
Lumi lives in Washington with her owner Lindsay and standard poodle brother. She’s trialing in scent work, so far earning her interior element title as well as competing in conformation. She’s learning agility and has dabbled in dock diving. She loves hiking, swimming, and finding any and all mud puddles to play in. She’s spicy and sweet and the perfect adventure companion!
Red cedar 4Leaf half wild beast CGC
Tamlin is a spunky dude who enjoys hiking, demoing at the local training facility, and convincing everyone to be his friend. He takes after his namesake in being High Lord of the woods and lives to swim and roll in All The Smells. He has points in AKC and UKC conformation, and has started to trial in Obedience and Rally as well! On top of all of this is he is also in training to take over for his sire as his owners service dog, and is exceeding all expectations!
Red Cedar Little Bug on the Wall
Bingo is a beloved pet who lives locally with a former coworker of ours. She is a happy, wiggly girl who loves everyone! Her cleft lip has remained only cosmetic (no palette involvement) and she eats, drinks and exercises just like a normal dog!
Red Cedar Spice of JOtunn Alspora
Skadi is an enthusiastic young girl, who loves to be active with her owners! She has shown a few time and has 4 AKC points. Her owner is training her in a variety of sports, in addition to enjoying her as a great hiking partner.
