He finished his championship is September of 1994, with majors from Breeder/Judge Paul Ross, Judge Robert G. McKeon and Judge Eugene Blake. He had fun and success while being shown as a special. He completed his Canine Good Citizenship requirements and enjoyed being a registered therapy dog for a couple of years. He’s been retired form the show ring for several years now but he still wants to go whenever he sees the suitcases and the loading of the car. He usually settles for a trip to obedience class or Grandpa Frank’s house for breakfast. Bear thinks biscuits and gravy are Grandpa Frank’s specialty.

He’s all the things an elkhound is suppose to be: Bold and energetic—he still plays with me and his other elkhound companions everyday. The pups are amazed at how fast this old dog can move when you’ve irritated him or when he decides to start a game of tag. A guardian of his family and home—he keeps all birds, squirrels and cats out of our yard with great passion and lots of very loud barking—my police and FBI friends assure me that he’s the best burglary deterrent available. Silver and black—gray and fuzzy—he gladly leaves some fur for you. Friendly and intelligent—he’s sure everyone wants to pet him, play with him and share their food with him. He’s a bit independent of character—he always does it the “Bear” way. He’s helpful—he cleans dirty faces, hands, and plates; he’s dried his fair share of tears; he’s watched hours of old movies and shared lots of popcorn; and he is a constant source of smiles and laughs. Thank you Joe and Marie Peterson!—My Windy Cove Sugar Bear is truly a blessing in my life. He is my best friend—my “All American Bear!”