Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our beautiful, beloved Shooter. Shooter was an athlete, a competitor and total snuggle bug. He was as happy on the bed as in the blind. He participated in our many excursions to South Dakota where he excelled at pheasants, sharpies and huns. He retrieve many goose and ducks out of local fields and Cowichan Bay as well many areas in Alberta. He loved to compete and a successful trial always ended with him stealing Rick's hat, he was a goofball...... We loved him and miss him sooo much....

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Today has been a tough one, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Dare Dog. Dare the Dog was the epitome of what a golden retriever should be, loving, loyal, patient and he loved to work He was the best canine ambassador with young children, loving to allow youngsters (and some not so young) the opportunity to know the pleasure of handling a trained dog at hunt test training days. Dare was there for so many first for me, my first field/hunt trial dog, he retrieved my first duck, goose and then there is the well-known story of our first pheasant hunt with Tracey Griffin and her lab Ricky (so many laughs)...Dare Bear was there for me since the beginning, following me, making me see only him in the litter, he was determined. He was at my heels, always trying to

Flirt came to us from Iowa and she brought with her a passion for upland game that she passed onto her offspring. She worked cover like no other, showed my boy up on numerous hunts. She was a gentle soul around the house, loving our grandchildren and sleeping in her two favourite spots in the later years. Our house and hearts are emptier tonight. She lived a long, and happy life, alongside her "husband" Dare dog! She made such a huge impact on our kids, and it's going to be hard without her. She was the 

Today we said our final goodbye to Sniper at the age of 14. He was our oldest son Michael's best friend and throughout the years that bond only became stronger and extended to Michael’s three kids Logan, Ryley and Paisley.

Sniper showed a great zest for life, taking on all challenges with courage, strength and a great deal of tenacity. He loved any activity that involved interaction with people, he was a comedian at heart, just like his dad. Sniper was a pleasure to train, always upbeat and willing to do whatever task 

Rowdy, (Brussels Griffin) was everyone's favourite truck dog and Louise's trusted companion at home and on the road for 12 years. He was at most trials and the trials he missed, people frequently reprimand us for not having him there. He was passed from lawn chair to lawn chair, lap to lap, sopping up all the attention he could. There was nothing better than sitting in anyone?s lap soaking up a few rays in the spring and even when the weather is poor, he convinced people to insert the puppy in the jacket out of the cold. He managed to make himself at home on 

Poacher proved to be an incredible and versatile dog. Our boy wasn’t only successfully competing in field trials, hunt tests, obedience and flyball, but also he was the stunt dog for the famous movie “Air Bud World Pup” and a starring member of the Superdogs cast as well as in ESPN’s “SUPERDOGS, SUPERJOCKS”. He was Qualified all-age and held a MH, CDX title. He was an incredible athlete, an unrelenting hunting companion but what he is truly remembered for by those close to him was his unbelievable sense of humour. He was a true character who had the

Breeze came to our home from “Redstorm Kennels” in Quebec in 1994. She was animated, energetic and affectionate, always eager and strong in the field, loving every second of her work and at 16 years of age was still demanding her share of it. As with any self-respecting golden, Breeze enjoyed her human companions and was a great playmate to our kids when they were young and even with the inconveniences of her old age she always found a way to be part of the action.