Jilly is a member of Marsha's first litter by Anthony. From their very early days, they seemed special. The four sables promised competitive success - Ch. Barksdale Rendezvous Bay went to New Jersey with Candy Wisnieski, Carl went to Oregon with Barbara Cleek and Jilly and brother Matty would stay home. They were successful at their very first shows winning sweepstakes and majors from the bred by class at barely 7 months. After completing their titles quickly in the toughest East Coast competition, it would be Jilly who would continue to further achievements. Campaigned at mostly specialties in 2012, she finished the year as #1 Bitch Hawkins system winning ten of the largest specialties to earn her points.
At home Jilly delights with her imaginative personality, "talking" for treats and as a devoted mother to her puppies. In 2012 she whelped a frozen semen litter by Ch. Fantasy's Bronze Talisman, ROM/ROMP, and her youngsters GCh. Barksdale Grady Merrill, GCh. Barksdale Afterlife, and Barksdale Afterburn are now immersed in their own succesful careers.