ASCA Hall of Fame Sire #171

Sire: BIS BISS AKC/ASCA Ch Summertime Showdown Of Old West ASCA Hall of Fame

Dam: ASCA Ch Somercrest Shining Finale

Kole arrived at MontRose at eight weeks of age. He began his AKC show career at 13 months of age and with four major wins, was a champion at 14 months with a Best of Breed win and twice Best of Winners. Kole went on to become a multiple Best of Breed and Group Placement winner in AKC. Kole finished his ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) championship with three five point majors and finished his CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) championship with ease. Kole acquired his AKC obedience title (CD) in November 2000. In 2002, Kole qualified for Record of Merit (ROM I) with 10 titled offspring in conformation, the first Australian Shepherd with a title at both ends of the name in USASA history to achieve that recognition. In 2003, Kole qualified for Record of Merit Excellence (ROMX III) with 25 titled offspring in conformation, obedience, and agility, again the first Australian Shepherd with a title at both ends of the name in USASA history to achieve that recognition. Kole has been presented with ROM-C I (conformation), ROM-P I (performance), and ROM-O I (obedience) certificates, the first sire to achieve this recognition in all three categories by USASA (United States Australian Shepherd Association). Kole became an ASCA Hall of Fame sire at age nine. At age 14 he is still going strong!