Cookie - Am. & Can. OTCH DD's Made From Scratch UDX, TD, SH, WCX, OBHF

Frolic - OTCH DD's Frolicing Halo of Gold

Peary - DD's Admiral Peary CGC, CDX, UDX

We could not have wished for a more wonderful dog than Peary. He was a funny, cuddly, adorable little guy who won our hearts every day. His obedience career was extraordinary. At Peary's first trial, he won a High-In-Trial. Among his other accomplishments, he placed 10th at Gaines in Novice and earned a Dog World Award. He worked all the way to a UDX with a number of 1st Places and a high score of 199.5. He loved the obedience training, did it exceptionally well, and always looked forward to the practices enthusiastically. He was a super traveler and he loved to explore wherever he was--as befits his name.  He was a healthy happy dog and always such a joy  to have around.  

Quasar - DD's Quasar Goldenlight

Quick - DD's Advocate's Quick Decision MH

Sammy - DD's Sammy

Triever - MHR DD's Especial Triever MH, MX, MXJ, WCX, AAD, EAC, EJC, EGC

AFC 1st place.

When I picked up Trieve at Dee Dee’s, I had my choice between him and Quick. I probably could not have gone wrong picking either one.  Dee Dee gave them a duck and they both ran all over with it. Trieve turned out to be the best natural marker I have ever had, either Golden or Lab. I only wish I had known more when I trained him.  Trieve easily got his hunt test titles, earning a MHR in NAHRA and a MH in AKC, and had 11 ½ All Age points, including an Amateur win and an Open second. 

I made the fatal error of loaning Trieve to my husband. Richard had qualified Trieve’s son Rip for the Master National, and I thought it would be more fun for Richard to run two dogs so sent Trieve along. The next things I knew, Trieve was running in agility trials and having a ball. I didn’t have the heart to take him back from my husband. Trieve’s mid-life career change led to an MX and MXJ (plus various other agility titles), and he was videoed as an example of excellence in doing the weave poles. He retained his athletic ability until the day he died, running agility tests while over the age of ten. I think he could have excelled in any venue.

Trieve was used as a demo dog in nursing homes and schools. He was the one who was used to baby sit our first grandchild so we could all eat Christmas dinner in peace. He was very handsome inside and out, and we still miss him.