HUGE HUGE Contrats!!! Ringo is absolutely stunning. I saw his photo last night on facebook and thought, WOW oh WOW that dog is amazing, I'm thrilled to hear he went Winners Dog and so very happy for you Susan, I hope you float on that Cloud 9 for a very very long time!!!!
Congrats from the "Baby Daddy" Nat and Kudos to Susan who selected her stud dog, whelped and raised the litter and then graded her own litter selecting Ringo and his equally beautiful sister Tabu. Also congrats to Rusty and Ken who confirmed her selection and then presented both dogs beautifully. Way to go Jen. Also congrats to Leta in Texas who bred the mother of this young dog. Wow it takes a village, doesn't it.
Congrats also to Mary and Fabian-beautiful bitch in great condition and perfectly presented.
Judy
Your 1/2 sissy Natalie sends HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! He is a beautiful boy!!! What a future this boy has!!! Everyone involved deserves KUDOS!!! My hat is off to you all!!!
[ Wow it takes a village, doesn't it.
Judy[/quote]
Thank you Judy for that reminder!! That is SO true... Huge congrats to all those involved including the wonderful Hyspire Gang who own that amazing "Baby Daddy"
WOW, CONGRATS to all, awesome news!!!!!!! I can't wait to see this handsome boy in the flesh. Susan, I think I heard your cries of joy in Virginia. Wish I was there to see it, HUGE CONGRATS!
Trish
Congratulations, Susan - what a memorable, wonderful win! I could just kick myself for not making it this year so I could have seen the look on your face - I just trust someone got a good pic; I'm sure it was priceless!
Ringo - you go boy!
Congratulations also to Jim and Elizabeth for their nice RWD, again from the 9-12 Puppy Dog - what a day for the youngsters!!!
Spectacular Win for 10 month old Ringo! WD Potomac 2010. Big Congrats Susan and he deserves a Steak tonight. Maybe Rusty and Jen need Lobster or Steak too.
As the Breeder of Ringo's mother beautiful Chanel, I am honored and proud to see what she has produced from my chocolate foundation. Chanel is from my Megan and the late Dickendall's Anslo. Yes, it takes a Village. Congrats to Becky and the Hyspire Team on Beautiful Nat and to Kendall, and Gladys Rogers on the Dams side.
You know, the more I watch the success that people in this sport have who come into it with equestrian backgrounds the more I regret not having one myself! I think it trains the eye and develops an instinct somehow. I know Susan has it (I believe she jumped a Bold Forbes son), Becky Jack has it, Linda Vaughn has it, I could go on - but the point is these people just seem to "know" who to add to the "village" to make this stuff happen. Hats off to all of them - they deserve all of the "luck" they make for themselves!
"Man, luck's got nothin' to do with it - I just work my fingers off." - B.B. King
A Village is strong and grows if it has a strong foundation set forth by their predecessors. It only flourishes and is not a matter of Luck or a Good eye but what has been set forth. Its just that many breeders like you have named have strong foundations to work with.
Congratulations to my friend Susan Bennington, Moonlit Labradors, and her lovely boy Ringo for taking WD out of the 9 - 12 month puppy class. Ringo looked beautiful and is a super quality boy. I am looking forward to seeing him mature and hope
to see him one day compete with the big boys in BOB. I know you have worked very hard at breeding good labradors and I am thrilled for you and wish you continued success for many, many years to come.
Oh, I forgot to mention a long standing Potomac tradition where the WD's breeder has to sing a song at the bar on Thursday night the following year. Better start looking through sheet music now Susan
Congratulations to everyone who won or took class placements! It was a pleasure to see your dogs.
This puppy took my breath away in the classes...Congratulations Susan for breeding such a beautiful boy, as well as co-owners Rusty & Jen! Fantastic job handling Jen :)
This puppy took my breath away in the classes...Congratulations Susan for breeding such a beautiful boy, as well as co-owners Rusty & Jen! Fantastic job handling Jen :)
I just saw your post. Shannon, do you handle & own labradors? I've seen you at a couple of all breed shows. I'm looking for a handler for 2 younger labs ATM. If so, I will email you privately. Thanks!
This puppy took my breath away in the classes...Congratulations Susan for breeding such a beautiful boy, as well as co-owners Rusty & Jen! Fantastic job handling Jen :)
I just saw your post. Shannon, do you handle & own labradors? I've seen you at a couple of all breed shows. I'm looking for a handler for 2 younger labs ATM. If so, I will email you privately. Thanks!
This puppy took my breath away in the classes...Congratulations Susan for breeding such a beautiful boy, as well as co-owners Rusty & Jen! Fantastic job handling Jen :)
I just saw your post. Shannon, do you handle & own labradors? I've seen you at a couple of all breed shows. I'm looking for a handler for 2 younger labs ATM. If so, I will email you privately. Thanks!
co-owners Rusty & Jen! Fantastic job handling Jen :)
I just saw your post. Shannon, do you handle & own labradors? I've seen you at a couple of all breed shows. I'm looking for a handler for 2 younger labs ATM. If so, I will email you privately. Thanks!
Yes I do (Thank You "a fan"!)
Thank you both. A fan is worth their weight in gold and gold is expensive today.
I'll be in touch this week Shannon. I'm looking forward to speaking with you.