After many years of searching for this girl, we could not be happier. Echo has a lot going for her conformation, smart, eager to please, loving, and great temperament.
She migrates to people who have handicaps, some how she knows that there is something different and she goes to them. I've taken Echo to charity events for ESRA as a representative of our breed and she is tolerant to all. Adults laying on the floor, children hugging her, toddlers leaning on her. It doesn't make any difference. Wheel chairs are no threat to her. A child with Cerebral Palsy wheeled up so close to her I was nervous that she might run over Echo's foot . Echo watched her feet moved them when needed and after the little girl stopped and asked "may I pet your dog" ( yes of course ) Echo rolled over so the girl could pet her belly, the child was thrilled and expressed her love for dog's. That's my girl she is so sweet.
Echo was Owner handled for 5 points and then finished by Lynda O'Connor who has also been a mentor to me, Lynda has taught me a lot in the last 4 years.
Echo was Best of Winners & 2 points at the San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club show in San Gabriel California. Handled By Lynda O'Connor. I handed Echo over to Lynda at the 2006 English Springer Spaniel Nationals in Pomona California. I cried a few tears handing Echo off and leaving her. Echo on the other hand had a great time. She fell in love with Lynda and was groomed better then I have ever seen her. She was happy, and moving out in the ring. 2 points the first time in the ring together, reserve the next day.Wow
