Mosso is Todd Hensley and Stir Greer.  Todd is a pilot, and Stir works on the computer when not grooming dogs. They're both excellent shots with a rifle, and groundhogs have no safe haven here.

"Mosso" for those of you who have forgotten your childhood piano lessons, is pronounced MOE-so, and means literally "moved", but indicates "motion" or "movement". An example would be poco piu mosso which would indicate "with a little more motion".

"Mosso" was chosen because Stir is sucker for a pretty head, and thought she needed a reminder of what is a little more important--what use is a pretty head without the movement to carry it?

Our first dog Kika was a 7 week old mixed-breed, from the shelter, last one left in the litter (a sign!).  High prey drive, physically insensitive, dominant, and dumber than a box of rocks.  We were to learn a LOT. 

We got Kika a buddy when she was a year old, to take the edge off, from the shelter which Stir was managing, named Teddy (a white GSD) who was 18 months old & the messiest kennel dog ever.  It took 4 people to give him a bath.  But merely a look at Teddy brought out a joyful woof.  Such a nice dog!  Easy to live with, responsive, and trainable!  Teddy got an AKC ILP number, and Stir showed him in Obedience.  Teddy had a wonky knee & leg so was never shown beyond his Novice title.  Teddy lived to the ripe old age of 15.

A death in the family lead to the addition of a Cocker Spaniel named Tasha.  We had Tasha for several years, working on her myriad of health issues as well as temperament, and finally took the advice of the veterinarian Stir worked for and euthanized her.

We got our first Afghan Ludo in 1993; he was old, came from a shelter, pedigree unknown, and we had him for ten years. He was originally found in the neighborhood where an Afghan Hound fancier known only as "Pat" had lived with her dogs. We were his 3rd known home. Ludo had a wonderful temperament.  He was to be Stir's replacement Obedience dog and introduction to Sighthounds.  It was soon discovered that he suffered from hip dysplasia and his Obedience training ceased. That suited him just fine!

Ludo stood only 26" tall, a highly marked Black & Tan.  Confident, sociable, and quirky.  He loved dogs, dog shows and kennels.  He was an excellent alpha dog, leading the others with tolerance and grace. He was bombproof. After Ludo came more Afghans, and here we are.