Monthly Archives: October 2010
Aunt Whisper
While Keaton and I ran the hunt test, Reagan stayed with the Krulls. Whisper is Keaton’s littermate sister. We have a special attachment to this girl as I kept her a month longer than the other pups in Disney’s litter. … Continue reading
A double master at Backwater
The following weekend we had ANOTHER test up in Albion In. This is our “local” retriever club and the only AKC hunt test held in Indiana. I don’t normally like to run tests back to back because not only do … Continue reading
Swimming lessons
The great thing about getting a summer puppy is that the water temperature is ideal for introducing pups to water. I had a baby pool out back when the litter came down from NC. I watched for the pup(s) most … Continue reading
Michigan Flyaways
Our next trip was to Michigan for a test at Omega Farms. Omega farms is a working cattle farm in lower Michigan . The owners and property managers have also been working the grounds in hopes of it becoming a … Continue reading
The first two weeks
“What was I thinking?” is all I can say about the first few days alone with an 8 week old puppy. It had been 6 years since Pemberly had a pup in the house. I dont remember Keaton ever having … Continue reading
The Fcrsa National Speciality Hunt Test-June 2010 Auburn In
What a great experience. Wonderful people, awesome dog work and supportive judges. The blind set-ups had master challenges including under the arc and to the back of the gun blinds along the shore line. Lots of dogs sucked to the … Continue reading
The Newest Road Warrior
Since Reagan has finished her puppy vaccinations, I decided that she could join Keaton and I are our latest Hunt test trip. Keaton and I had reservations about bringing along “mini me”. It was a 5+ hour drive and a … Continue reading
Trip from NC
The breeder, Kristi and her daughter Emily, agreed to bring the entire litter to Indy for conformation and temperament evaluations when the pups turned 8 weeks so we could place the pups in the appropriate homes. She packed up the … Continue reading
Keaton’s Journey to Master
Keaton and I finished our Senior Hunter title in July 2008 so it has been 2 years since we last played at a Hunt test. We were originally just planning on running as a test dog to get us back … Continue reading
Introducing Pemberly’s Newest Addition
Pemberly welcomes “Reagan” aka Pemberly Whistle While U Work. Her sire is our Keaton(CH HR Pemberly’s Go the Distance CD SH RE WCX) Her Mother is a North Carolina gal , Mia (CH Destiny Princess Mia XO XO),owned by Kristi … Continue reading