What can I say about this dog except he's WONDERFUL. He just gives and gives and gives. He's a lovely companion and a true friend!

Pictured to the left... Ruger with some of his awards at the Labrador Retriever Club of the Piedmont Speciality in Charlotte, NC.

Pictured below, a watercolor of Ruger and I in the ring.

Pictured to the left, Ruger searching for the correct scent article in Utility A class at the CDTC Obedience Trial. He got his first Utility Leg with a score of 190 and 1st place!

Pictured below, Ruger poses with more of his winnings!!!

Ruger, seven weeks old.

Ruger loves retrieving birds. He received his Working Certificate at 9 months old.
Ruger competes in AKC Obedience Trials. Hilton Head Island Show, March 2004 Hilton Head Island, SC. March 2004 Open A... .Heeling. No Q this day, but good experience for us.