Windfall’s Ripple in Still Water SH WCX** – “Minnow” – o/h Xan Latta – Flat Coated Retriever Female
Congratulations to Xan and Minnow on earning both Junior Hunter and Senior Hunter titles simultaneously this Fall! This team finished off the year in style at the Sagehens Retriever Club Fall tests earning 2 JH passes and 2 SH passes to complete both titles. Way to go Xan and Minnow!!!
“Tyler & Paddy – New JH Title”
Feldspar Dream On at Windsong JH WC – “Tyler” – o/h Paddy Berne – Standard Poodle Male

Paddy and Tyler finished the local fall tests in style and completed their JH title at the Sagehens Fall Hunt Test in October. All of their hard training through the year certainly paid off, as they earned their title in just 2 weekends! Congratulations Tyler and Paddy!! We’ll be watching for you in Senior tests soon.
“Guiness & Sam – New JH Title”
Yaqui’s Guiness Extra Stout JH MX MXJ OF WC CGC – “Guiness” – o/h Samantha Dillard – Golden Retriever Male
Sam and Guiness have had quite the summer and fall! They earned their WC title at the Norcal Golden Retriever Club WC/WCX test in the summer then continued their excellent field work earning 2 JH passes at the Marin Retriever Club Fall test in September. They finished out the fall tests earning their Junior Hunter title at Sagehens Fall test in October. Along the way, they also earned 2 additional agility titles. Congratulations to this multi-talented team!
“Trigger & Pat – New SH Title”
Aqueus Marksman At Sea Ranch SH WCI – “Trigger” – o/h Pat Romeiro – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Male

Pat and Trigger have been training hard all summer and it certainly paid off. Pat and Trigger drove up the coast in August to Smith River for the Redwood Empire Retriever Club’s test and earned their first two Senior Hunter passes. Then a few weeks later they ran in the Marin Retriever Club test and picked up another two SH legs to finish their Senior Hunter title with four straight passes! Congratulations to this hardworking team!!!
“Sammy & Harvey – New JH Title”
CH Bertschire Return To Sender JH WC – “Sammy” – o/h Harvey Riggs – Flat-Coated Retriever Female
Harvey traveled to Wisconsin in June for the Flat Coated Retriever Society’s Specialty and came away with 2 titles. First, they participated in the Junior Hunt Test and obtained their final qualifying score for their JH title, and the following day they participated in the Working Certificate field event and were awarded a ribbon there too! Congratulations Harvey and Sammy on your JH and WC titles!!!
LEGS TOWARDS TITLES/OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
“Reegan & Bruce – 1st MH Leg”
Magicgold’s Ruff ‘N Ready To Go SH WC CCA – “Reegan” – o/h Bruce Hayes – Golden Retriever Female
What a year Bruce and Reegan have had. They started out 2012 finishing up their JH title, and they closed the Fall tests with their first MH pass! Besides finishing their JH and SH titles (detailed in Spring 2012 Accomplishments page) Reegan also earned her Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA) at the Norcal GRC event this summer. They took a roadtrip with a few other of Cheryl’s students to Chino in October and came home with their first MH pass from the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California test. Congratulations to a wonderful team!!!
“Indee & Bruce – 1st MH Leg”
Wright’s Mindy’s Independent Girl SH WC – “Indee” – o/h Bruce Hayes – Golden Retriever Female
Not to be outdone by her younger family member, Indee also performed well this Fall and earned her first Master Hunter pass at the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California test. Bruce is very proud of both girls, but said that he is very pleasantly surprised with Indee’s Master Hunter ribbon! Congratulations to a well deserving team!!!
“Ryman & Ardith – 1st MH Leg”
Fern Hill Sunrise at the Ryman SH WCX – “Ryman” – o/h Ardith Osborn – Golden Retriever Male
Ardith and Ryman also enjoyed a successful 2012 hunt test year by completing their Senior Hunter title in the Spring and closing the year with their first Master Hunter leg in the Fall. At the Sagehens Retriever Club test in October, Ryman nailed his marks and exhibited great teamwork with Ardith on their blinds and came home with their first MH ribbon. Congratulations to a great working team!!!
“Teak & Kathy – 1st MH Leg”
Aqueus Dutch Wood Polish RN SH AX MXJ OF WC – “Teak” – o/h Kathy Gibson – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Female
Though small in size, Teak showed she can run with the big dogs, earning a Master Hunter pass at her first Master test! Kathy and Teak took a roadtrip down to Chino at the end of October for the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California test, and Kathy was so proud of how her little red rocket performed. Congratulations to this great team!
“Ember & Jean – 2 MH Legs”
Sunbeam’s Wildfire SH WCX – “Ember” – o/h Jean Mott – Golden Retriever Female
Ember took a little break in the Spring and early Summer to raise her first litter of puppies, but came back raring to go in the Fall! Jean and Ember earned their first Master Hunter pass at the Sagehens Retriever Club test at the beginning of October and closed out the month with another MH pass at the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California test. Jean was very proud to have Ember working so well after her maternity break. Congratulations Jean and Ember!!!
“Roca & Cheryl – 1st JH Leg”
Magicgold’s Rock A Doodle Doo – “Roca” – o/h Cheryl Baca – Golden Retriever Female
The youngest member of Magicgold girls made her hunt test debut on the road at the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California hunt test and earned her first Junior Hunter pass! At just over 7 months old, baby Roca made both Cheryl and momma Keltie proud with her first hunt test ribbon. We’ll be seeing much from this young rockstar in the future! Congratulations Roca and Cheryl!!!
“Keltie & Cheryl – 2 more MH Leg”
SR. Magicgold’s Celtic Causeway **, MH, WCX – “Keltie” – o/h – Cheryl Baca – Golden Retriever Female

Keltie came off her Spring maternity leave and was right back on top of her game for the trip down to Chino in June. She and Cheryl went to the Great Western Flat-Coated Retriever Club hunt test and came home with another MH ribbon to add to their many accomplishments. Then in the fall, Keltie earned yet another Master pass at the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California hunt test in October. Congratulations Cheryl and Keltie!
“Gabby & Cheryl – 3 more MH Leg”
Magicgold’s Galloping Gabby ** MH, MNQ, WCX – “Gabby” – O/H- Cheryl Baca – Golden Retriever Female
Cheryl and Gabby continued their 2012 hunt test success into the summer and fall months. They took a roadtrip down to Chino in June for the Great Western Flat-Coated Retriever Club test. Once again, Gabby got the job done and came home with another MH ribbon. In October they earned 2 additional Master passes at the Sagehens Retriever Club test and the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California test. Way to go Gabby and Cheryl!!!
“Shasta & Sue – 4 SH Legs”
Magicgold’s It Has To Be Shasta – “Shasta” – o/h Sue Stauffer – Golden Retriever Female
Shasta made her hunt test debut at the Marin Retriever Club test, earning two Senior Hunter passes over the weekend. Two weeks later, Sue and Shasta earned another 2 SH passes at the Sagehens Retriever Club test. Because this team went straight into the Senior tests, they need an additional SH pass to complete their title, and I’m sure they’ll be getting that soon. You two have made Cheryl and momma Keltie proud! Congratulations to Sue and Shasta on their great Fall showings!
“Monkey & Cheryl – 3nd MH Leg”
Magicgold’s Run Thru’ The Jungle SH WCX**- “Monkey” – O/H Cheryl Baca – Golden Retriever Female
Monkey started off the Fall tests running well and came home with her third MH leg at the Marin Retriever Club test. Monkey ran great and made Cheryl proud, getting through a tough test and coming away with their ribbon. Congratulations Monkey and Cheryl!!!
“Leif & Pam – 3 JH Legs”
Spader Damens Anjou WC – “Leif” – o/h Pam Morris – Flat Coated Retriever Male
Pam and Leif have been very busy since the Spring. They obtained their WC in May and then traveled to Wisconsin in June for the Flat Coated Retriever Society’s Specialty where they earned a Junior Hunter pass as well as another WC ribbon. They’ve continued working hard and ran the Junior stake at the Marin Retriever Club Fall hunt test and took home two more JH ribbons! Congratulations Pam and Leif on all your accomplishments!!!
“Tyler & Paddy – 2 JH Legs”
Feldspar Dream On at Windsong WC –“Tyler” — O/H Paddy Berne — Standard Poodle Male
Tyler had his hunt test debut at the Marin Retriever Club Fall hunt test and had a great weekend. Paddy and Tyler brought home a ribbon both days! They are halfway to their JH title and have another weekend of tests coming up in October. Congratulations to you both!!
“Echo & Cathy – 2 Can JH Legs, Can WC, Can WCI”
Ch Coastalight Rip Times Two JH, NA, Am/Can CD, Am/Can WC, Can WCI – “Echo” – o/h Cathy Lynch – Flat Coated Retriever Female
Echo had an amazing Summer and Cathy is and should be very proud of her girl! In June they finished their Novice Agility (NA) and Companion Dog (CD) titles here in the US. Then in July they traveled to Canada for the Canadian Flat Coat Specialty and completed Echo’s Canadian CD, WC and WCI. The weekend prior to the specialty was a hunt test put on by the Golden Retriever Club of British Columbia, and there they ran a JH double header and qualified both days! Congratulations to this great team!! These two are on a roll! As Cathy said, “There is no stopping us now!”
“Lilah & Xan – 3 SH Legs, WCX, SS JAM”
CH Flyway Farms Tears from Laughter JH, WC, WCX – “Lilah” – o/h Alexandra Latta – Flat Coated Retriever Female
Lilah and Xan had a great summer and fall. At their Specialty in June, Lilah earned a JAM in the Steady Singles field event, a Senior Hunter pass at the hunt test, and also their Working Certificate Excellent! At Marin’s fall hunt test, they earned their second SH leg. Then 2 weeks later at the Sagehens test, they added their third SH leg to their many accomplishments. Congratulations Xan and Lilah!!!
“Minnow & Xan – 1 JH Leg, 2 SH Legs, SS JAM, WC, WCX”
Windfall’s Ripple in Still Water** WC, WCX – “Minnow” – o/h Alexandra Latta – Flat Coated Retriever Female
Though little in size, Minnow showed she’s a big dog when it comes to the field! At their roadtrip to the Flat Coat Specialty, Xan and Minnow came away with many ribbons. On their first day, Minnow earned a JAM at the Steady Singles competition. Next, they moved on to the hunt test stakes where they passed both the Junior and Senior tests. Finally on Sunday they passed both the Working Certificate and Working Certificate Excellent events. Their successes continue into the fall season, as they earned another Senior Hunter leg at the Marin Retriever Club hunt test this September. Great job Xan and Minnow!!!
“Julep & Xan – 3 JH Legs, WC”
Flyway Farms Liquor is Quicker WC – “Julep” – o/h Alexandra Latta – Flat Coated Retriever Female
Baby Julep made her field debut on the road in Wisconsin this June at the Flat Coated Retriever Society Specialty and earned her Working Certificate. In September Xan and Julep earned two JH legs at the Marin Retriever Club hunt test. She followed that up with a third JH pass at the Sagehens Retriever Club Fall Hunt Test in October. Congratulations to this up and coming team!!
“Layla & Xan – 2nd MH Leg, SS JAM”
CH Rockyhill’s Western Wishes SH OA AXJ WCX – “Layla” – o/h Alexandra Latta – Flat Coated Retriever Female
While Layla may be the senior member of Xan’s FCR pack, she still runs hard like the youngsters. At the Flat Coated Retriever Society Specialty show this June, Layla and Xan added a JAM in the Steady Singles and a Master Hunter pass to their many achievements! Great job Xan and Layla!
“Boy Wonder & Xan – Qual JAM, MH Leg, SH Leg, SS JAM, WCX”
CH Flyway Farms Boom Boom Pow** WCX – “Boy Wonder” – o/h Alexandra Latta – Flat Coated Retriever Male
Boy Wonder lived up to his name at the Flat Coated Retriever Society Specialty this summer! Xan and Boy Wonder had an awesome weekend of field events. They started the weekend off on Friday with a JAM in the Steady Singles event. Then on Saturday they moved on to the Master and Senior hunt tests where they passed both stakes and earned MH and SH legs. Finally on Sunday, they closed out the weekend earning a JAM in the field trial Qualifying stake, as well as earning their WCX. Congratulations to Xan and Boy Wonder on a fantastic weekend!!!
“Zip & Joe – SS Winner”
Ch Ardenwood’s As Time Goes By SH Am Can WCX – “Zip” – o/h Joe Skorupa – Flat Coated Retriever Male
Congratulations to Joe and Zip on their outstanding showing at the 2012 Flat Coated Retriever Society Specialty this summer in Wisconsin! Joe and Patti and their FCR gang made a fun roadtrip to Wisconsin in June and while there, Joe and Zip proceeded to come out on top of a field of 70+ dogs to win the Steady Singles field event! They did it in style, winning a runoff on the second day of the competition. Wow!!!
“June & Patti – JH Leg, USS JAM, WC”
Coastalight Arden’s Lace Dress Am Can WC – “June” – o/h Patti Skorupa – Flat Coated Retriever Female
Patti and June didn’t just go along for the ride to the Flat Coated Retriever Society Specialty in June, and also had a fantastic showing in the field events! First, they started out by getting a JAM in the Unsteady Singles event, then the next day they earned a JH leg at the hunt test, and finally, they earned their Working Certificate! Congratulations on a great job Patti and June!!!
“Dodger & Patti – WCX”
Ch Tealwin’s Lucky Dodger JH WCX Can WC – “Dodger” – o/h Patti Skorupa – Flat Coated Retriever male
Dodger and Patti also had a great showing at their National Specialty this summer. They earned their Working Certificate Excellent in the field events and then took 3rd in a very strong 7-9 Veterans class in the conformation ring! Way to go Patti and Dodger!!