All Star Jack Russells: Willie & Windy’s Journey
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When we brought home All Star Rambling Willie as a puppy, we had no idea how much our lives would change. What started as casual participation in Jack Russell Terrier Trials quickly turned into weekends spent traveling across several states, competing with some of the best dogs in the country.
From the beginning, Willie excelled in every class he entered. Whether it was Conformation, Go-to-Ground, Super Earth, or other events, he impressed with his speed and determination. These trials mimic real-life hunting situations, with tunnels, hay barns, and brush challenges designed to resemble the work of a terrier chasing groundhogs, rats, or other burrowing animals.
As Willie grew older, he continued competing against top Jack Russells from all over. After a bout of pancreatitis a few years ago, he was placed on a special diet. Around that time, my daughter suggested trying BEAM Minerals Canine Multi Minerals & Electrolytes to support his health.
I was thrilled to see the difference. Willie drank more water when the electrolytes were added, and he enjoyed the minerals mixed into his prescription Royal Canine diet. His coat improved noticeably, and now at almost 10 years old; he has very little gray compared to most Jack’s his age.
It turns out minerals are essential for a healthy coat. Dog’s need more than a dozen different minerals to maintain their hair and skin. Research shows that adding minerals to your dog’s diet can help with: [*]
The difference in Willie’s coat is night and day—but what’s more impressive is his energy level. Despite being in the senior classes, Willie still posts times that rival much younger dogs. In fact, someone once commented they couldn’t believe he was considered a senior at all!
This makes sense. As dogs age, they can’t process vitamins and minerals as well. Their nutritional needs increase, [*] and if they don’t get extra nutrients, they start to slow down.
I think that’s why we’ve seen such a difference in Willie’s energy. His continued championships and vibrant health are proof of how much BEAM Minerals has helped him thrive.
And here’s the best part: we don’t “train” for these trials. These events simply let terriers do what they love most.
Last year, we welcomed All Star Winchester 94 -“Windy” to our pack. Like her Uncle Willie; Windy quickly proved she had the heart of a champion. She’s been in the ribbons consistently and has already earned multiple championships in Conformation, Tunnels, Brush Hunt, Barn Hunt, and Scent & Locate.
Windy has a playful personality and loves to pester her Uncle Willie, but in the ring, she’s all business. We started her on BEAM Minerals at just 8 months old, and like Willie, her coat and hydration improved noticeably. Judges were even surprised at how fast she qualified for championship classes, something I truly believe BEAM Minerals supported.
She has been raised on high-quality dry food since her breeder weaned her, but adding BEAM Minerals to her diet has taken her health and performance to the next level.
Both Willie and Windy get their BEAM Minerals Canine Multi Minerals with breakfast every day and their Canine Electrolytes in all their water; whether at home or on the road. The results speak for themselves: shiny coats, sustained energy, and continued success in competition.
Our terriers love what they do, and BEAM Minerals helps them stay at their very best: healthy, strong, and ready to take on the next challenge.
Yes, in fact, BEAM Minerals will enhance the bioavailability of all your other supplements.
Electrolyze™ is primarily composed of Fulvic Mineral Complexes . Fulvic complexes are small molecules that provide inter-cellular transport for nutritional elements into the cells and carry bio-waste out of the cells. Fulvic complexes are flavonoids , which provide many benefits in the body.
Micro-BOOST™ is primarily composed of the Humic Mineral Complexes . Humic complexes are large molecules that are extra-cellular, meaning they do not enter the cells but stay outside the cells. They are highly-charged molecules that attract, through their electrical charge, bio-waste, free radicals and heavy metals. They ultimately carry bio-waste out of the body. Thus, we call them “Nature’s Janitor”.
The quantities of each element in BEAM Minerals products are measured in “parts per million” (ppm), rather than the “milligrams” (mg). Here is the information which usually helps to understand the difference:
Milligrams (mg) vs parts per million (ppm)
In comparing our products to other supplements, people want to know how much of an electrolyte is in our products (like potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium). Usually they are looking for an amount in milligrams (mg).
We have a hard time answering that question, because the electrolytes (and other elements) in BEAM Minerals products are measured in parts per million (ppm). So how can consumers compare?
The answer is a little complex, but here’s the high points.
The electrolytes in BEAM Minerals products are provided in “trace” amounts that are completely dissolved and thus 100% bio-available, immediately introduced into your circulation when you consumed them and will produce and active effect.
When you take a 320mg pill of magnesium, your body is only able utilize about 12-20% of it as it takes some time because your body has to digest it first. Whatever is not dissolved gets processed out of your body.
When you take a capful of liquid Electrolyze™ and/or Micro-BOOST™, you receive approximately 5.22 ppm of magnesium in which 100% of the magnesium is immediately available to your body. In addition, an important to know is that the magnesium in BEAM Minerals products stay in your system much longer building up healthy levels as you continue to take it daily.