Meet the Pedigree
While we're waiting for these puppies to hit the ground, I wanted to take the time to introduce you to members of the pups pedigree. We know about Stryker and Siege, but let's take a closer look 3-generation pedigree from each.
Siege -View the Pedigree
AFC Coolwater's Knockout (Punch) - Punch is the grand-sire of this litter. Punch is a product of Coolwater Kennels in Bruce, Mississippi. Punch has earned the title of Amateur Field Champion, which means he has won a Field Trial sanctioned by the AKC. In 2011, he qualified for the National Amateur Field Trial which is a feat only accomplished by the top dogs and amateur handlers in the country. Punch was named Co-Champion of the National Derby in 2008, and was also named the 2008 Purina High Point Derby Dog which means he scored the most points of all dogs under 2 years old that year.
Here is a photo of punch from CoolwaterKennels.com
HRCH SYD LK Bear BR Carbon's Gem (Diamond) - Diamond is the grand-dame of this litter. Diamond was owned and handled by Mike Perry. She received the title of Hunting Retriever Champion from the UKC and was awarded her Master Hunter title from the AKC. These mean that she was capable of mastering most any hunting situation. Diamond made regular trips to assist with geese and duck hunts in Canada. Mike describes Diamond like a thoroughbred race horse when on the retrieve, and as if she was a linebacker taking aim at a tailback when running down a cripple. You can see photos of her in action around the :20 second mark of this video. Unfortunately, Diamond was lost in a tragic fire just a couple of years ago. Her legacy will live on through these puppies.
NFC FC AFC Five Star General Patton (Patton) - The titles in front of Patton's name pretty much speak for themselves. Patton is a product of Five Star Retrievers in Sussex Wisconsin. Patton qualfied for 8 Nationals and finished as a finalist in 5 of them. He won the National Field Championship in 2003 -- making him the "top dog" for that year. Patton passed away in the arms of his owner in December of 2009. He will forever be remembered as "one of the greats".
AFC Coolwater's Makin Trax (Honda) - Honda is another product of Coolwater Kennels and is a talented one at that. Honda has won 3 amateur Field Trials which has given her the AFC title. She has qualified for the national amatuers in 2005 and 2006. She finished as a finalist in 2006.
Honda from Coolwater Kennels.com
NAFC FC AFC Carbon Copy of Horn Creek (Carbon) - Carbon is another pup whose titles speak for themselves. Carbon was awarded the National Amatuer Field Championship in 2006. He has 15 open wins,and 24 amateur wins. He was awarded as the high point amateur dog in 2004 with 47 cumulative points. Carbon was also a 5x National Qualifier.
Carbon
NAFC CNAFC FC AFC Ebonstar Lean Mac - Lean Mac is probably known as the dog that has produced the most titled offspring in the history of AKC. He was a 2x winner of the National Amateur and a 2x winner of the Canadian National Amateur. Lean Mac was inducted into the retriever hall of fame in 2002.
Ebonstar Lean Mac
FC AFC Webshire's Honest Abe - Abe has received his Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion titles. He was a 1x National Finalist. He was inducted into the Retriever Hall of Fame in 2002 alongside Lean Mac. He has 41 title offspring and was the sire for the 1998 National Field Champion.
Abe
FC AFC Dare to Dream (Cosmo) - Cosmo received his Field Champion title at the age of 3. He qualified for 6 Master Nationals. He was the #1 open male with 6 open wins. He has sired 28 FC/AFC titled dogs, and is the grandsire of 2006 National Field Champion Club Mead's Road Warrior.
Cosmo
FC AFC Watermark's the Boss (Boss) - Boss is a product of Watermark Retrievers in Houston, Texas. Boss qualified and competed in 4 Nationals.
Now we have looked at some of the key components that make up Siege's pedigree -- let's switch directions and look at some of the key cogs that make Stryker the pup that he is today.
Stryker -View The Pedigree
GRHRCH UH Buddy Ryan's Jim Bo MH (Jimbo) -- Jimbo is the type of dog that you don't come across very often. He is owned by Ellis Howard of Georgia and has been a self taught hunting retriever from the get-go. Ellis received Jimbo as a reward for returning some escaped retrievers to its owner -- he took him on a dove hunt and Jimbo retrieved like a natural. It was off to the races for Ellis and Jimbo from there. Jimbo holds the most championship points of any male retriever to ever participate in HRC/UKC hunt tests in the US/Canada. He has since been passed by a female after his retirement, but he hold over 5000 points. Jimbo has also received his Master Hunter title from the AKC. He is also a certified Upland Hunter by HRC/UKC. There won't be many more dogs to pass through this world like Jimbo, maybe yours will be one of the few. Watch the 6 part story of Jimbo and Ellis Howard's journey HERE.
JimBo in the Field
HR Birdee in the Hand JH WC (Birdee) - Birdee is Stryker's dame. She is a good natured hunting retriever awarded the same title from the HRC/UKC. She has obtained her Junior Hunter title from the AKC and Working Certificate from the Labrador Retriever Club. She is an athletic hunter and very good in the field. Stryker exhibits a lot of her personality with the work ethic of JimBo. She has since been sold to a new owner but you can find more information about her at http://www.championlabs.net -- You can trace Birdee's lineage back to some of the great dogs in Field Trial History: You can find the following dogs in Birdee's pedigree:
FC AFC Trumarc's Raider
FC AFC Trieven ThunderheadFC AFC Trumarc's Zipcode
FC AFC Dee's Dandy Dude
NAFC FC AFC Dude's Double or Nothin
FC AFC Snake-Eyes Double or Nothin
CNAFC CFC FC AFC ACES HIGH III 1987 National Derby Champion
NFC FC AFC WESTWIND SUPERNOVA CHIEF
NFC FC AFC SAN JOAQUIN HONCHO
FC WHYGIN CORK’S COOT
NFC NAFC FC AFC SUPER CHIEF
Birdee
These are the key cogs in Stryker's pedigree. You will notice quite a few Master Hunters awarded by the AKC which are solid hunting retrievers. If you have anymore questions please ask.
Remember Deposits are now being accepted on a puppy from this litter. $200.00 (non-refundable) will reserve your pick in this litter. Picks will be disseminated in the order the deposits are received. Get your deposit in quickly.
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**Remember to check out the old posts for more information, videos, photos -- stay tuned for more updates and videos as we get these puppies on the ground and prepare them to join you in your household!
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