AKC Breeder of Merit

What is a Breeder of Merit?

I am proud to say I recently became an AKC Breeder of Merit.  So what are the requirement to become a Breeder of Merit you ask? 

1.  History of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.  (I have been competing in AKC events since I was in High School) 

2. Earned at least 4 conformation, performance, or companion event titles on dogs they bred/co-bred.  (Many of Gussi's puppies have received Junior, Senior, and Master Hunter titles.) 

3.  Member of an AKC club. (I have been on the board of the Oregon Hunting Retriever Club for many years.) 

4. Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club.  (Of Coarse!) 

5.  Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies are AKC registered.  (Plus I encourage them to compete in AKC events)

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies!

3xGMPR Teddy QAA, MH x Luci JH

Field Labrador Retrievers puppies born December 25, 2012.  This litter will produce the kind of dog that is a joy to have in the hunting blind as well as the house.  The Labrador puppies are black and yellow.  The puppies will have dew claws removed, be vaccinated, micro-chipped, and de-wormed. Puppies will also be well socialized and exposed to birds. The Labrador puppies are selling for $1200.00, one black male puppy is still available the others are sold.  Don't miss out on this GREAT litter!  Please call or email for more information or click here.  If you are not interested in a puppy but still love to see puppy videos and pictures follow Luci's puppies on FaceBook.

Ch. Hemi x Charlee

Show/Conformation Labrador Retriever puppies born November 25, 2012.  This is a litter  will produce beautiful sweet dogs.  The puppies will have dew claws removed, be vaccinated, micro-chipped, and de-wormed. The puppies will also be well socialized. The Labrador puppies are selling for $1000.00, one black male, one black female, and one yellow female puppy are still available the others are sold.  For more information click here.

2012 Accomplishments

Congratulations on your Achievements

• Bear: Earned two Senior Hunter Passes owned by Brian Gussman
• Rose: Achieved her Junior Hunter Title and Beginning Novice Title, owned by Richard and Marilyn Parker
• Chloe:  Achieved her Junior Hunter Title owned by the Walchi Family
• Luci:  Achieved her Working Certificate and her Junior Hunter Title owned by Meg Hayes
• Hemi: Earned two Senior Hunter Passes, one AKC Advanced Rally Pass, and titled in Jumpers (ASKA) owned by Adrienne Hardin
• Winston: Earned one AKC Novice Rally Pass owned by the Steel Family.
• Monet: Earned one AKC Rally Novice Pass owned by Brenda Meece and Bill Knight
• Koda: Earned 2 AKC Junior Hunter passes owned by Debbie Laybayen
• Pebbles:  Achieved her Junior Hunter Title owned by Trisha Jennings
• Bear: Earned one Rally Novice Pass owned by Linda Gilliand

 GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS 

AT THE ROSE CITY DOG SHOW! 

Training Tip

Water Work

So you want to work on water but you worried about the cold temperatures?  I suggest doing cheaty water marks. This way you can do water work without your dog being in the water too much.  Set up a nice cheaty water mark and a nice long land mark.  Run the water mark, then run the land mark (warm up mark).  Then (if needed) repeat the water mark.