Brags
This space is to discuss ours, our dogs, and our puppies accomplishments. We are extremely proud of our program and the puppies we produce. We are happy to share ours and their successes!
Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic
August 1-4, 2024 we attended the AKC Summer Classic. Summit got 3 jumps & tunnels Q’s, 3 steeplechase Q’s, 1 jumpers and weavers excellent Q, and our first excellent standard Q! Before our last run, the photographer who had been there all weekend stopped to tell me that she thought Summit and I made a beautiful team 💕. I was deeply moved by her compliment! The courses by judges Jan Skurzynski and Dale Mahoney were absolutely gorgeous! The Alberta Kennel Club put on an incredible event. On top of it all, it was so great seeing and cheering on my fellow competitors, and sharing a tent with Cydweli Corgis. I want to do it all over again!
Steeplechasing
June 8-9th 2024, Summit earned 2 more points towards her Steeplechase title. She now has 6/10, and will have a chance to earn this title at an upcoming CKC trial in August! Although she would have to get all 4 clean runs... This month is all about practice, practice, practice to get her ready for the upcoming trial. Yahoooo!
New Title!
Summit earned her Intermediate Points and Distance title at the FSACA CKC Agility Trial in Edmonton, Alberta the first weekend of June 2024.
Structure and Movement Seminar
May 18, 2024 I helped the Golden Retriever Club of Alberta put on a structure and movement seminar led by CKC/AKC judge Nancy Talbott. Often performance breeders are criticized for not prioritizing structure. But, goldens need to be properly balanced for long and successful careers in dogs sports. I pride myself in my continuous learning and promotion of proper golden retriever structure, movement, and coat. This remains a high priority of my breeding program, despite not currently breeding goldens specifically for the show ring.