Fri, 13 Jun 2008

Hi, Carol.

Just another update on our lad.  He passed his CGC test last week.  Lindsay has been working with him and he is doing so well with her.

He has grown so fast!  He is pushing 55 lbs. now.

He has done very well on the boat.  He likes being in the water, but is still hesitant about jumping in.  I think once the water warms up and we are in the water, we won’t be able to keep him out!

Hope your summer is starting out well - we both had difficult winters.  I see on the website that you are working with one litter and another one is on the way.  How great to spread your Gold!

Fondly,

Gypsy X Cooper
"Divot"
DOB: 11/21/07

Adirondac Tea For Two wins the Derby at The 2009 Golden Retriever Club of America National Specialty

Gypsy X Cooper
"Tea For Two "
DOB: 11/21/07

Carol,

    Over the last 18 months Twist has made very nice progress. She is very smart and very perceptive. On Saturday, January 12, 2008 Twist became operational with my Team (Chesapeake Search Dogs  WWW.Chesarda.org ) as an Air Scent Search Dog. The testing process on our team progresses in stages as the dog grows. Our dogs must complete a basic obedience test as well as be A.K.C. Good Citizens.

    All of the following Eval(uations) have different time requirements and are conducted in areas unfamiliar to us.

     9-25-2006   Puppy Eval (no age requirement)...Twist must find a person in an area 100yds x 100 yds no indication is required but at the end of the Eval the dog must be able to demonstrate an indication on command. (I chose a recall-refind similar to Kode) 

    2-10-2007    25 acre Eval....Twist and Handler (me) must search a 25 acre area in daylight and locate 1 lost subject, indicate the find to the handler and take handler in to subject. Subject located in 23 minutes.

    4-12-07       40 acre Eval....Twist and Handler must search 40 acres at night and again locate 1 lost subject, indicate the find and take handler in to subject. Subject located in 1hr. 45 min.

    6-24-07        NASAR Canine III Eval.....Twist must search a 60 acre area and locate 1 subject, indicate the find and take the handler in to the subject.    Subject locate in approx. 45 min. (don't have the records at home)

    1-12-2008    80 acre Eval (3rd attempt)...Twist must locate 2 lost subjects, indicate the find and take the handler in to the subject. Both subjects located in 52 minutes.

       I hope you are proud of all your kids 'cause I know we are! I'll be sending a couple photos along when I get some good ones.

        Thanks!

Ed  & Twist

Carol,

    Here we are on Jan. 12,2007 when we passed out 80 acre evaluation. Twist had 2 subjects to find in 80 acres, we did it in about record time of under 1 hour with a 3 1/2 hour time limit.

    Ed

Ren has tremendous drive and a very upbeat and happy attitude about everything. She is a sweet girl, with a bold and fearless approach to life.

Physical appearance:  Compact, very athletic appearance. Medium gold in color with a correct Golden coat.

Personality:  Very happy, outgoing dog with a classic Golden temperament with people and other dogs.

Hunting:  Natural upland hunter – she flushed and retrieved over a dozen birds this fall before her 1 st birthday. Good mouth on birds; high prey drive on cripples.

Training:  Learns very quickly; great drive and desire.

Titles:
WC earned in 2008 at the age of 11 months.

Ren is currently training in field, obedience and agility. She is a good natural marker and has begun basic field handling. She has a great water attitude and a soft mouth on birds. She enjoys learning and we are working on multiple exercises in Novice, Open and Utility obedience. She just finished her basic Agility training and shows the same bold and fearless attitude in that venue. I am looking forward to training this very promising young lady.

A WC FOR KC
"Adirondac Red Hot Karma Candy" WC
Gypsy X Cooper
DOB: 11/21/07

Norin and KC earned the WC in Texas. KC was the youngest entry at the event... still just a baby.