On September 29th, 2016, Renee wrote:

“Hi Elizabeth,

Update on Hachi. He is still the most wonderful dog ever. He just got MACH 2 on September 11. He has 10 doubles towards MACH 3. He got his MJC last weekend. At one point this year he was the #5 GSD in agility. We didn’t trial through the summer so we dropped. We qualified and attended the AKC Agility Nationals in Tulsa in April but I was a nervous wreck so we didn’t do too well. Got a ribbon and that was good enough. We are going to Purina Farms for the GSDCA Nationals on October 10. He is in the top 20 so that is a good reason to justify going. …A lot of people aren’t real fond of German shepherds and most of it is a fear issue but anyone that has met Hachi, loves him. He is the sweetest, lovable dog ever….He loves apillons. Can pick them out across the room. He lays down when he approaches them and actually has a couple of “friends” that he looks for at trials. He is just one in a million. I guess you know who he took after, Max or Wessa, but they had to be an amazing dog too. We have qualified for the Nationals already for 2017 in Perry GA but not sure we will go. Actually can’t afford to many of these trips. I’ll send pictures of Hachi and I’ll let you know how we do in the Top 20 at Purina….

Renee”