Graham

In slapstick comedies involving the military, there is always a General that is ridiculously bedecked with ribbons and medals of dubious merit.  On the overwhelming effect of his own rosette and medal count, Graham could play that General, except that Graham is a dog, and more importantly, his medals and ribbons are for genuine accomplishments.  

Graham is everything you'd want in a hunting spaniel: bold, intelligent, biddable.  Marilyn and Graham make it all look easy, but the fact is that you have a great dog coupled with a handler that knew precisely how to bring out and direct those abilities.

In addition,  Marilyn observes other people and their dogs and generously offers welcome advice that is actually tailored to the situation, and not how you'd do it if you happend to be Marilyn and if your dog happened to be Graham.  Marilyn also plants birds, Marshalls (at our WSSCA Hunt Test as well as at her own), judges, and would probably make lunch for everyone if the ESS Rescue Team would let her.

Marilyn and Graham enjoy a time-out at the ESS Hunt Test.