Anita sent these pictures on Lani who received the Advance Coursing Title on January 22, 2012.  She is back at it again that Lani, earning more titles.  When she wins her title, Lani goes up to retrieve her own ribbons from the judge.  I guess she is a born retriever!!    

Marg X Kopper Litter 2009

In October 2011 Lani earned the CA title from AKC.  She is really doing great!

Attached are two pictures of Kopper, Jr. with his ribbons from passing the four Seasoned Tests this past spring.

As a side note: I had OFA certification on his hips and elbows. His hips were evaluated as excellent and his elbows were normal.

That was really no surprise.

He is really a great dog.

Robert                    Brandy X Kopper 2009 Litter

Hi Lee Ann,                         

Sedona at 8 weeks

Hi Lee Ann,               
Just wanted to send you an update on our two fantastic dogs from the Fancy x Kopper breeding, and a few photos. I can't say enough good things about these dogs and we are very impressed with the results we're seeing so far. First, both of our dogs were house-trained by 12 weeks, which most people find hard to believe. From my perspective I believe this has much to do with the pedigree, as we have owned dogs our entire life and have seen many variations. These dogs are very easy to train, are quick to learn, and very willing to please.

Xander, the male, is probably the most affectionate dog you could possibly own. He is completely content to sit in your lap for hours, which at 6 months and 40+ lbs makes for a very large "lap" dog. I'm sure this part of his personality will never change, and that is fine because we love it. His retrieving skills are coming on strong, and his knowledge of the basic skills are solid (sit, down, here/come, stay, etc). I can't wait to get him out in the field this fall.

Sedona, the female, is equally as sharp and doesn't "play second fiddle" to her brother. She can hold her own! I'm very amazed at her ability to use her nose and her sense of smell. She can find just about anything I hide just by using her nose. I'm expecting her to be a fireball on pheasants and upland game. This fall is going to be FUN! She also LOVES the snow. I have a hard time getting her to come in out of the cold.

Here are a couple of photos from when they were little (8 wks) and now at 6 months. Feel free to share if others want to see what Fancy x Kopper pups look like.

Sincerely,

Mark and Angie         Fancy X Kopper litter 2011

Sedona at 6 months

Xander at 8 weeks

Xander at 6 months

Lee Ann,

took Kopper on aGoose \ Duck hunt this weekend and he did great!

He had never been Goose hunting before. It took him a few geese to get use to the extra large body of a goose, but he figured it out pretty quick. He sure saved me a lot of walking. There were a lot of geese that flew off anywhere from 100 to 200 yards before they fell. He got every one of them. About half of the retrieves were in open fields, but the other half were in flooded areas with 1 to 3 feet of water and high grass. I thought he might get tired out running through all that water, but he held up good.

Robert      Brandy X Kopper litter 2009

Thought I would share a few pics with you. We went out sunday afternoon and shot a limit of ducks at a friend's house, and Vixen retrieved them all. One set was a double, male and female widgeonm .   Faron                  Remi X Striker litter  2009

Lee Ann,

Hello from Colorado Springs! Just wanted to give you an update on Gunner, from Fancy & Kopper’s litter. Attached is a photo taken earlier in the week from his first pheasant hunt (in eastern Colorado). He’s also been duck & goose hunting in Nebraska, but that was a couple months ago, so at only 3 months old, he was merely along for the experience for that one.

Take Care & Happy 2012!

Geoff & Jen            Fancy X Kopper litter 2011

Congrats to Remi and both of you for her earning her finished  title!!  I bet that is very exciting!
 
This is Linda Maxwell from Kansas.  Just thought I'd check in and let you know how our Brennie is doing.  (Remi/Striker 2011) I am  attaching a couple recent pictures of her as well. We have been working on her obedience and retrieving, she is so smart!  We took  her to a group training in Mo. on Sunday.  It was fun to watch the older dogs work.  She did a few shorter retrieves on land and a couple on water and did really well.  The trainer was impressed with her! He had nothing but good things to say about her.  He gave us the  name of a couple who live closer and do group training also.  I haven't contacted them yet but I hope they will let us bring her over  some time.  We are really having fun with her.  She has definitely captured our hearts:-)  She is about 40 lbs now and around 19 inches  tall.  Is that about average for a female golden at six months? You ask last spring and I didn't reply(sorry) but sure you can use our  pictures and emails.
 
Good luck on any other competitions your dogs are in this summer.  Wish we were closer as we would love to watch.  Hopefully we can find some closer to home to go to.
 
Linda & Greg       (Remi/Striker 2011)
Whiting, KS

Scott       Marg X Kopper 2009 Litter

Hello Lee Ann!
Just wanted to check in and share a couple pictures of Lanai. She is doing wonderful and is an absolute sweet heart. She is such a great addition to our family. Everyone that meets her is so amazed at how smart she is, how well she minds and how much she just likes to be loved.
She is such a beautiful, great dog, we couldn't be happier!
 
Thanks Again and we will keep in touch!
Tiffini and Family            Fiona X Ace 2010 Litter