Some Misty Pups
The pup above is the product of our WR, SR Titan, WC, JH, WCX, SH and WR, SR Misty, WC, JH, WCX. At 13 weeks of age (see below for update), he is doing quite well in service dog training with his new master, Cecilia. Here is what Cecilia's mom had to say when Camelot was just 13 weeks of age:
"Just wanted to send a quick update. Camelot is progressing amazingly well, we are all, including David (his service dog trainer), amazed at how quickly he is learning / adapting to his surroundings, stairs, the wheelchair, basic command of sit and go potty.... he retrieves everything, we're having to try and slow him down a little, he also has no issue with different textures etc in his mouth, including metal. He regularly tries to free my two dogs from their metal kennels when I have them put up so he has undistracted play time with Cecilia.... he is great and Cecilia is ecstatic, though tired.... she is being pushed as well...which is a good thing, but difficult. He sleeps with Cecilia, rests with Cecilia, and is very much aware of where she is, so the bonding has occurred naturally and easily."
At 5-1/2 months of age from Cecilia, his Master: "I've been meaning to write to you and tell you how wonderful he is and how perfect he is turning out! I just adore him and am head over heels in love. :)
We have already begun with the training, really with the socialization. He is fabulous! My trainer is in love with him:) He has such a wonderful temperament - and loves to naturally retrieve!
I included a picture of us together (far right picture above), with Camelot in his vest - this was taken last week. The other picture of him playing was taken a few weeks ago.
Thank you again for raising such wonderful dogs!"
Harmony Mtn High Caliber (aka "Cali," a WR, SR Misty, WC, JH, WCX X WR, SR Titan, WC, JH, WCX, SH pup) is an incredibly smart, loving pup, with a willingness to please that will take her very far in the hunt arena. Cali is the best of both parents (Titan's nice, working build and Misty's focus, with intelligence from both). Cali is being hunt trained and will be titled. We adore her.
Nat'l/Intl'l CH SR Harmony Mountain Beretta, CGC (aka "Bear," a WR, SR Misty, WC, JH, WCX X U-CH Quigley pup) is also an incredibly smart, loving pup, with a willingness to please that will take her very far in the hunt arena. We hope for great things from our Bear! Bear completed her NAHRA Started Hunting Retriever Title at just 13 months of age. She swept all four tests she was entered in, qualifying for the Started Brass Band award. She also earned her National and International Conformation Championships in March 2010, as well as her Canine Good Citizen certificate. She is also half-way to her AKC Junior Hunter title. Bear loves to give hugs and revels in the attention of every human she has met by offering them a smile (literally).
I wanted to let you know that the trainer was extremely impressed with Gunther (Misty X Titan pup). He has trained many Standard Poodles (he said most people do not realize that they make great working and force dogs), and his wife is a groomer so he sees lots of poodles in her shop. He said he's only worked with one other poodle that comes close to the abilities he feels Gunther has. He actually trained that poodle for an overseas force that changed their mind and he ended up keeping him as his own dog because he liked the poodle so much. He said he has no doubt that Gunther will train quickly, and that it will be more up to my husband and I to listen well, stay focused and keep up with our end of the training (I know this is so true!). My husband was a little concerned he was just fluffing us up after one visit, but I reminded my husband how long I spent researching before I picked Gunther. The trainer said he would love to have a dog like Gunther and finally said he'd just be blunt and that if we ever decided we didn't want him he'd take him in a second and keep him as his own dog. I told him where he can get his own Harmony poodle!
Moqui, CGC's (Misty X Titan pup) Human parents say: "He has learned what "pretty" and "handsome" mean and wags his tail when we comment on his looks. Right now he is about 22" at the shoulders and is 6 months old. Moqui still likes to watch TV and really notices his surroundings. So far he has not gone after all the quail in our yard, but he does like to watch them."
In November 2012, Moqui became a certified service dog for his mom, Cia. We are so proud of all she has done with him (and are, of course, proud of Moqui too).
Stella's (Misty X Titan pup) Human parents say at 5 months: "Dave and I thought you would enjoy this picture of Stella sleeping with her mallard duck. She could be a hunting poodle yet. She's a good girl. She is close to thirty pounds, sometimes willful, and a bit of a cleptomaniac. She will jump in the car by herself, but wont jump out. So now I just close the garage door and leave the car door open and the door into the house open, and she just sits in the drivers seat until someone gives in and gets her or puts a treat on the ground to make it worth her while to jump out. She is doing a wonderful job training us."
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DANTE'S (Misty X Quigley) Human Parents say: "He is an absolute treasure. We love him to pieces. He's been retrieving since he was 8 weeks old and we haven't looked back since. He is so much fun. He is in good health and a very active, happy puppy. From what I understand of Quigley's (his sire's) personality, I think he has that too! He is a goofball and loves everyone he meets. He is a total ball of love. He is a joy and a handful! Love him to bits!
He is going to be a big boy. I weighed Dante today at the vet's office and he is already 58.8 lbs! That's only 9 months of age. He is also the star of his puppy class and is so intuitive.
Dante has the most beautiful swimming style. Very fast and beautiful. I can't wait to take him to a lake and see how he does.
We are not hunters, but you can see that he still gets to retrieve duckies. As you can also see from these pictures, he is absolutely gorgeous. His silver/grey is already really showing in his face, his legs, and paws. It's fun watching the silver come through every time we get him clipped. Thanks so much for our beautiful sweet baby boy! We couldn't be happier with him."
LOUIE's (Misty X Quigley) Human Parents say: "Thank you for my bundle of joy. No one could love him as much as I do. He is my favorite puppy!" As you can see, Louie (the cream-looking pup sitting on the bed) has many poodle friends who he plays (and sleeps--yeah right) with. The above right picture of Louie was taken 2 days following his first birthday. He is one georgous poodle!
His Human mom also says: "Louie has brightened up my life and can do NO wrong!" He is the white male trimmed into a continental pattern in the pictures above (at 7-9 months of age).
LILY'S (Misty X Quigley) human parents say: "I can't imagine a better dog! She's doing well in her obedience classes and is such a good fit with our family. Right now she's in the Advanced obedience class at Petsmart, but we hope to start her in agility training soon. She's very athletic. ;) We also hope to use her as a retriever, but my hubby's been having a hard time getting to the hunt training with his workload. She does love to pounce at pigeons though, so hopefully it's not too late for her to learn."