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2012 ABC National Gun Dog Champion NGDC/FC/AFC HITS ALL JACK’D UP 2xNGDC/FC/AFC Hits All Jack’D Up, call name Cruise, was whelped in July, 2005. He is by NGDC/FC/AFC Bucks Hit the Road Jack out of Marjos Hightest Bella. He was bred by Scott and Marietta Dealaman and Ralph and Judy Kiracofe. Cruise is owned by Claire Ricci and Joe Sikorski and has been handled to all of his placements by Joe. Cruise and Joe have been trained exclusively in their entire career by Pete DeAngelis of Longview Kennels in Slatington, PA. This team is rounded out by Joe’s long time friend and scout, John Perry. Cruise comes from a very proli c lineage of accomplished and titled trial dogs. His pedigree in the past 8 generations boasts of 13 National Champions and 8 Hall of Fame Dogs. We are excited to continue the tradition and eagerly look forward to watching Cruise’s offspring follow in these footsteps. Thank you for your interest in the ABC National Y earbook! Cruise’s Achievements include • • • 2012 National Gun Dog copy on the ABC web site: Purchase your Champion 2011 National Gun Dog Champion clubs.akc.org/brit/ABCItemsForSale.htm 2012-2013 Tri -Tronics 1 Hour Shooting Dog Year End Award Winner Claire and Joe have many people to thank for Cruise’s success. Pete & Bambi DeAngelis, who provide a rst class kennel, care and training for our dogs. Cruise’s Scout, John Perry. And our friends that we have met along the way, Ralph & Judy Kiracofe, Paul & Ginny Snyder, John & Joanne Perry, Brent & Marcia Rupnow, all of whom have provided help, support, encouragement, laughter and best of all, Wine! Thank you all so much for sharing the ride! Claire and Joe 75