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Tri-umph’s Turning Hearts CDX MX MXJ MAD NAC NGC NJC

February 14, 1993 - February 17, 2000
Poppy came to me in October 1994 at almost two years of age. Her first owners planned to euthanize her for not getting along with their other Corgi, but when her breeder found out, she “rescued” her and placed her with me.  Poppy was not a “bad” dog, she just wanted someone to love her. As I started teaching her basic manners, in order to prepare her for the upcoming pet therapy qualifying class, I saw that the more she learned, the more she wanted to learn, and the more enthusiastic she became. 

In order to build her confidence, we began agility, and for four years she was my teammate in this new sport.  She earned agility titles at the top levels of both AKC and USDAA agility, and had recently started competing in NADAC agility events.  Poppy competed at the AKC National Agility Championship in 1998, and won the 12” Division at the 1998 Pup-peroni Classic!  She placed 7th in the 12” Division at the 1999 AKC National Agility Championship, and by the end of January 2000, she had already qualified for the 2000 AKC Agility National Championship!  She was nationally ranked among the Pembroke Welsh Corgis competing in AKC agility events, and had earned 12 of the 20 “Double Qs” and 450 of the 750 points required for the AKC Master Agility Champion (MACH) title.

In addition to her agility accomplishments, Poppy earned her AKC CD in 1996, her CDX in 1997, and was finally entered in Utility at two upcoming obedience trials.   She was also my pet therapy partner.  Poppy loved her visits to Westminster Health Care Center, progressing from a dog who was satisfied with being petted, to an exuberant entertainer, wearing her special collars and performing her “tricks” for the residents as well as giving everyone Corgi kisses.   In addition to all her accomplishments in her “working life”, Poppy was a dependable and loving family member whose presence is sorely missed. 

 Despite her unhappy beginning, Poppy accomplished much and brought an incredible amount of happiness to many people during her short life.  She truly lived up to her registered name Tri-umph’s Turning Hearts.

Poppy lost her 10-day battle with Leptospirosis on February 17, 2000, just three days after her seventh birthday.

Jane Trainham