What is a title really? Not just a brag or a stepping stone, a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, an ultimate memorial. It will remain, in record and in memory, for about as long as anything in this world can remain. Few humans will do as well or better. And although the dog himself doesn't know or care that his achievements have been noted, a title says many things in the world of humans, where such things count. A title says your dog was intelligent and adaptable and good-natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that pleased you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed. And a title says that you loved your dog, that you loved to spend time with him, that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed, and that, in the end, your faith was justified. A title proves your dog inspired you to that special relationship enjoyed by so few; that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved and loved greatly in return. And when that dear, short life is over, the title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend. A title is nothing less than love and respect, given and received and permanently recorded.

Kees Altorf

Kees Altorf: "If ya ain't Dutch; ya ain't much" He tried to warn me re: fast men and slow horses...unfortunately I don't listen! Til we meet again old friend..XO