Libby’s Life ♥
Meet the real Libby

Libby’s Life

One Little Dog. A Lifetime of Big Adventures.

From the dock-diving pool to the scent-work search area and the quiet rooms where a therapy dog can make someone’s day, Libby’s story is filled with heart, determination and joy.

A very special Russell Terrier

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Close-up portrait of Libby against a black background
11NADD dock-diving titles
2AKC-registered purebred Russell Terrier records: distance + air retrieve
7First and only Russell Terrier to earn 7 AKC Scent Work High in Trial awards
100+Therapy-dog visits

First and only: Libby is the first and only AKC-registered purebred Russell Terrier to hold both NADD breed records — distance and air retrieve.

A remarkable little Russell Terrier

Titles & Accolades

A lifetime of dedication, determination and extraordinary achievements.

AKC Grand Champion

GCH CH Foxfield Sherwood’s Super Hero

From the show ring to the scent-work search area, the dock-diving pool and therapy visits, Libby has built an extraordinary record.

Libby’s title collection

GCH CH Foxfield Sherwood’s Super Hero FDC · BCAT · SWN · SWNE · SCNE · SENE · SBNE · SCA · SEA · SIA · SWAE · SCE · THDX · RATS · REX · DM · DSA · DJX2 · AJ · ANA · CGCA · CGCU · TKE · ATT

Her Titles

Grouped by activity, with AKC titles distinguished from Barn Hunt and dock-diving titles.

Conformation & AKC Sports

GCH CH FDC BCAT

AKC Scent Work

SWN SWNE SCNE SENE SBNE SCA SEA SIA SWAE SCE

AKC Therapy, Companion & Temperament

THDX CGCA CGCU TKE ATT

Barn Hunt & Dock Diving

RATS REX DM DSA DJX2 AJ ANA

Records, Rankings & Honors

The moments that make Libby’s career one of a kind.

Dock Diving

A breed-record setter

  • Two breed records — distance jump of 13′8″ and air retrieve of 8′.
  • 11 North America Diving Dogs titles — the most reported for a purebred Russell Terrier.
  • DM (Dock Master) is among Libby’s dock-diving titles.
  • The first and only AKC-registered purebred Russell Terrier reported to hold both the distance and air-retrieve breed records.
  • Four-time NADD Regional winner in lap-distance and air-retrieve divisions.
  • Recipient of numerous breed recognition awards.
AKC Scent Work

An outstanding nose

  • First and only Russell Terrier to earn 7 AKC Scent Work High in Trial awards — ranked No. 1 for High in Trial wins among 101 Russell Terriers in the reported rankings.
  • No. 4 on the Novice Elite “First Dogs” list.
  • No. 2 on the Advanced Elite “First Dogs” list.
  • No. 7 of 101 for number of AKC Scent Work titles in the reported rankings.
Therapy & Community

A champion with heart

  • More than 100 therapy-dog visits, sharing smiles and comfort.
  • Over seven years of therapy-dog service with Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Achievements reflect Libby’s owner-provided records and rankings through 2026. Awards and records are distinct from registered titles.

Dock Diving

From her first splash to national recognition.

Flying toward the air-retrieve bumper
Flying toward the air-retrieve bumper
Air retrieve, mid-flight
Air retrieve, mid-flight
Off the dock
Off the dock
Ready for a big jump
Ready for a big jump
A duck to retrieve
A duck to retrieve
Back from the water
Back from the water
Proudly carrying her duck
Proudly carrying her duck
A triumphant return
A triumphant return
Regional winner, 2024
Regional winner, 2024
A pair of first-place ribbons
A pair of first-place ribbons
Showing off the ribbons
Showing off the ribbons
NADD rosette close-up
NADD rosette close-up

Scent Work & Awards

A determined nose and a collection of well-earned ribbons.

High-scoring Advanced dog
High-scoring Advanced dog
Two terrific terriers with their awards
Two terrific terriers with their awards
Scent work ribbons
Scent work ribbons
With two more rosettes
With two more rosettes
An AKC award
An AKC award
Ribbons from the show
Ribbons from the show
Libby’s Hall of Fame achievements
Libby’s Hall of Fame achievements

The Heart of a Therapy Dog

Gentle visits and moments of connection.

A quiet hello
A quiet hello
A visit with a resident
A visit with a resident
Bringing smiles to the room
Bringing smiles to the room
Spending time together
Spending time together
Calm in the center of the room
Calm in the center of the room
A book shared with a resident
A book shared with a resident
Tiny handmade gifts
Tiny handmade gifts
A holiday visit
A holiday visit
AKC Therapy Dog Excellent
AKC Therapy Dog Excellent

Simply Libby

The charm, humor and companionship behind the titles.

Libby relaxing in her bed with a handmade Libby name sign
Libby relaxing at home
Duck-print pajamas
Duck-print pajamas
Duck-themed portrait
Duck-themed portrait
A sweet kiss
A sweet kiss
Together at home
Together at home
Celebrating with friends
Celebrating with friends
A little dog among big friends
A little dog among big friends
Beautiful show stance
Beautiful show stance
Ready for another adventure
Ready for another adventure
From real-life adventures to illustrated stories

Libby’s Life — the books

Meet Libby on the page! These illustrated stories follow the real Russell Terrier whose adventures stretch from moving across the country to competing in the show ring.

Original front cover of Libby's Life — Born to Be a Superhero
BOOK ONE · PUBLISHED

Born to Be a Superhero

Libby’s little-superhero story begins with a big move from New York to Idaho.

Original front cover of Libby's Life — Growing Up in Idaho
BOOK TWO · PUBLISHED

Growing Up in Idaho

New friends, new discoveries and plenty of Idaho adventures await Libby.

Official front cover: Libby’s Life — The Dog Show Circuit
BOOK THREE · PRINT PROOF UNDER REVIEW

The Dog Show Circuit

Libby heads into the dog show ring and discovers what it takes to become a champion.

Purchase link coming after print approval

Books 1 and 2 feature their original illustrated front-cover artwork. Book 3 artwork is taken from its original cover PDF. Amazon links for Books 1 and 2 open title searches rather than verified direct product pages. Book 3 remains under print-proof review.