Spenser 1st Place 6-9 Puppy Sweeps GALRC (2 days in a row)!
Banners Epoch ShadowMtn Adventure a black labrador retriever puppy won the 6-9 month (black) puppy sweepstakes
class both days at the Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Specialty. He won
his classes under judges: Ken Grant respected Labrador Retriever Canadian judge and Susan Willumsen,
respected Labrador Retriever breeder/judge.
The specialty
was
held
on February 21st & 22nd in Atlanta, GA. "Spenser" was second
both days in the regular 6-9 month (black) puppy class under respected Labrador Retriever English judges:
David Hepper (Saturday) and Marlene Hepper (Sunday).
Classes at Labrador Retriever specialty shows are usually divided by color, thus he was entered in the age group 6-9
month black puppy dog (male) class. A Labrador Retriever Specialty is a dog show with only labrador retrievers.
Spenser goes shopping!
Spenser retrieved my VISA card off of the floor. I wonder if he maxed out
my card?
Spenser earns a Judges Award of Merit (JAM)
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Spenser continues impressing us with his drive and desire in the field. He
entered his second Puppy Hunt Stakes and earned another ribbon and duck band.
Spenser was awarded a JAM (Judges Award of Merit) for his marking, drive and
all out desire. Not only were the judges impressed with him, but several hunt
test handlers inquired about his pedigree.
Special thank you to Cindy Skiba (Epoch Labradors) for entrusting me with him.
Also a special thank you to Tom & Gail Shearer for having such a wonderful
stud dog "Clipper" (Spenser's Sire)
WHAT a Weekend! Ribbons for everyone!
(left to right above) Spenser, Journey and Keeper
Spenser earned his first ribbon and duck band at the LRCP Puppy hunt stakes.
Journey earned a pass toward her Junior Hunt title and
Journey's mom "Keeper" earned her Junior Hunt title going 4-4 at Big Elkin
and the LRCP Hunt Tests.
Spenser (below) earned his first ribbon and duck band!
Spenser was entered in the LRCP Puppy Stakes and impressed all with his drive and desire.
He not only brought home a ribbon and his first
duck band, but he brought home several ducks (yes at the age of 18 1/2 weeks
& 36.6 lbs he is retrieving real ducks) to the delight of all of those watching.
Spenser earned a Judges Award of Merit (JAM)
Spenser continues to excel in the field. He has tremendous drive and desire. He entered his second Puppy Hunt Stakes and earned another ribbon and duck band. Spenser was awarded a JAM (Judges Award of Merit) for his marking, drive and desire.
Our newest addition ~ Spenser
Spenser started his hunting career with a bang!
Spenser was entered in the LRCP Puppy Stakes and impressed all with his
good looks, drive and desire.
He not only brought home a ribbon and his first
duck band, but he brought
home several ducks
(yes at the age of 18 1/2 weeks & 36.6 lbs he is retrieving
real ducks) to the delight of all of those watching.
Spenser is Co-owned with Cindy Skiba (Epoch Labradors)
Dam: CH Epoch's Rum Raisin The Banner
Sire: CH BonaVenture Clipper
Bred by Cindy Skiba (Epoch) and Nancy Chargo (Banner)
Spenser is expected to begin running UKC Hunt Tests later this fall running in the Started Hunting Retriever stakes. Watch for Spenser at upcoming Hunt Test Puppy Stakes!
Spenser at 11 1/2 weeks.
Ch BonaVenture Clipper x Ch Epoch's Rum Raisin the Banner
Bred by Cindy Skiba (Epoch) and Nancy Chargo (Banner) (my
Veteran Bitch)
We are very fortunate to co-own such a lovely boy, not only is he adorable,
he also has a tremendous
drive and desire to retrieve and hunt.
Special thank you to Cindy Skiba (Epoch Labradors) and Nancy
Chargo
(Banner Labradors)
for entrusting me with him.
Also a special thank you to Tom & Gail Shearer for having such a wonderful
stud dog "Clipper" (Spenser's Sire)
