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Jimmy is from Canada and has moved into Norman’s #1 dog spot. He did well at last year’s National Sheep Finals and this is Jimmy’s first time at Soldier Hollow. His father is Steve Davies’ Max and his mother is Jet, an import from Wales.
Norm Close is a former Canadian National Champion with his tremendous dog Joe, who retired in 2007 after running at Soldier Hollow. Norm has competed several times here at Soldier Hollow, making it to the Double Lift final. He was raised on a farm in England and has spent his life handling livestock. In 1980, he immigrated to Alberta, Canada to work as a herdsman. Norm believes in helping a dog to succeed and showing the dog how to do it right so they don’t learn how to do it wrong. Now living in Viola, Idaho with his wife, Vickie, Norm notes that he is “married to a dog and a dog trialer.” Norm offers clinics, instruction, and sometimes has pups, started and trained dogs for sale.
