Bandit earned his International Champion title at the IABCA Conformation Show held September 16, 2017. Several of the other exhibitors at the dog show commented on what a good looking dog he is! Bandit weighs in at a lean, athletic 53 lbs. His coat is very soft, with very nice feathering on his ears, legs and tail.

Bandit’s owners live very close to Brush Dale and that is where much of his early training took place under Michelle’s guidance. On June 3, 2017 he passed his Natural Ability test with flying colors, earning a maximum score of 112 and a Prize I. During the swimming portion of his NA test, after several of the other dogs had been coaxed to swim by their owners, Bandit made a running dive into the pond to retrieve the bumper. The judge commented "I think you knew that was going to happen!" Bandit loves the water and doesn’t hesitate to swim even in freezing cold conditions.

Most of Bandit’s hunting experience has been on wild Iowa pheasants, teamed with Smokey. He has an unmatched hunting drive and a firm, classic point. Anytime he senses his owner even thinking about hunting, he gets excited and can’t wait to hit the field. Despite his desire to hunt, he is just a big lap dog when relaxing in the house. He’s very outgoing and friendly with people and other dogs.