Nova

Willow Rock's Windy November

"Queen" describes Nova to a "T". This little girl commanded the capture of our hearts from the very first day. Nova is super sweet, extremely attentive, bold, brave, and one of the smartest dogs I've had the pleasure of knowing. She's a treasure; our crown jewel and the inspiration for our Kennel name. Nova received her Championship in 2019 with the ISSA. She is now happily retired after producing 3 beautiful litters. She is looking forward to helping raise grand-puppies in the future :)

An intense stare waiting for the frisbee.

The Queen surveying her realm.

Super Nova

Bright puppy

Nova and her niece.

Nova acting as the "Walmart greeter" of the weekend at Nationals 2017.

Coaxing Nova in the water at dock-diving practice. She eventually made it in! The trust these dogs give you is amazing and precious.

Toss the tire is a favorite game of Nova's!

A Little About Nova

Willow Rock's Windy November

DOB: August 29, 2014

Dam: Riverwind's Spooky October (October)

Sire: Fantasia's Voltaire of Solace (Voltaire)

Coat: Brown Sable Plush

Height: 25"

Weight: 74lb

PennHip: .32/.33

OFA Elbow: Good

OFA Heart: Clear with Echo (by board certified cardiologist)

Holter: Clear @ 11 months

DM: Clear (2 copies of the normal allele)

Temperament Test: Pass 96pts

TLI: Normal

OFA Thyroid: Normal

Temperament: Independent. Politely friendly. Reserves greatest affection for family. Bonds closely with family. Reserved as a puppy. Very motherly. Not very forgiving to adults, exceedingly forgiving to children. Medium pain tolerance as an adult, especially with children it is very high. With family, very sweet loving and affectionate. Very smart. Very happy dog. Always ready for adventure. But will let you know when not happy. Have never witnessed a growl. Has been characterized as a Queen.

Structure Merits:

Topline – excellent

Head – beautiful

Ears – very good, triangular

Bone – medium

Ribs – well sprung

Muzzle – broad

Tail – nice saber, well furred, if slightly long.

Pasterns – good

Stifle – decent+

Front assembly – good layback

Structure Faults:

Long bodied

Jaw – not as strong as desired

Toes – slight splay in front

Shorter stature

Very slight occasional cow hocking

Supporting Documentation

Flying Trot	Nova UC Davis.jpg	Nova Hip 2
Nova Pennhip	Nova Holter	Nova DM Test Nova DM Test
Nova OFA Heart Nova OFA Heart	Nova Thyroid.png Nova Thyroid	Nova TLI (EPI Screening) Nova TLI (EPI Screening)
Nova Elbow.png Nova Elbow