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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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