Nolan was born May 9, 1990. Because he was too busy being my constant companion, he wasn't shown until age 5, when I was sent out of the country! Since I couldn't take him with me to Japan, he stayed behind with handlers Lloyd and Raeleen Graser, where he quickly garnered 12 points, including a 4-point major. Making a brief return to the ring at age 7, he took his second 4-point major with Mark Hersman on the lead. Nolan then promptly retired to once again enjoy companion duties. He passed away on Sept. 26, 2002.