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AQUILA NEWS FOR 2008
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Loss of the prodigal son, still foremost in my mind
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TRAGIC EVENT AT SUMMER STORM IN BRAZIL My dearest friends lost their beloved #1 Labrador "Bob" in a horrible, life altering crime gone wrong. "Bob" was only 3 and had far surpassed his father, "JJ" as a record winning chocolate dog. A tragic loss of a part of their Summer Storm family. My heart breaks with them. Please take a moment to remember and send positives to Roberto and Renata.
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AQUILA'S COMEDY OF ERRORS, "JJ", IS A RECORD BREAKER
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WINNING WAYS Aquila's Comedy of Errors continues to be a Top Producer in 2007 Aquila's Blues Review shown in BBE resulted in 2 Best BOBs, BOWs, Group2s 2/08 Aquila's That Touch of Mink BBE 4th, BBE 3rd 11/07 at 8 months Aquila's As You Like It (IABCA) Natl/Intl CH 2005 Fellow UK Forest Hunter (IABCA) Intl CH 2005 MBIS MBISS GVN-03 Multi CH Aquila's Comedy of Errors #1 Labrador in Brazil 2002,2003,2004 Aquila's Samwise Gamgee (IABCA) Baby CH 3x BBE puppy 3x Group 2,2xBOB puppy 2x Group 2 2004 Aquila's Song of the Lion (IABCA) Baby CH BOB puppy, Group 2 2004 Aquila's Puddle of Mudde 1st Open Chocolate LRCGD Specialty 2003 Aquila's Sound of Music (IABCA) Intl CH, 3x Best BBE Group 1 2003 CGC TDI Aquila's As You Like It 1st BBE 9-12 Chocolate male Potomac Specialty 2000
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What lies ahead? All dogs here are loving companions and represent the type and temperament I prefer to live with. My older girls are retired and spayed, living out their dream jobs as couch and bed dogs. Austria and Rugby are great role models and ambassadors. We have procured a yellow daughter from our imported dog, Fellow UK Forest Hunter,the Bradking Hugo nephew. Sasha will be turning 2 and is currently preparing for therapy dog certification. Bunny, or "the Bunninator" as she is fondly referred to is coming on nicely. She is the epitome of Labrador Retriever imbibed in one package. She is the daughter of Kersey. She made a nice showing at 8 months in the Bred-By classes at a couple local shows. She will be out and about making show appearances. Our new baby girl arrival, "Roo", is a black sired by a CH Ridge View Bugs Bunny/Tres Jolie son. She is thriving in a home where she is already being taught to be a working retriver which she is mastering very well at just 3 months of age! She will also take her turn in conformation when ready. She loves to work on rules the roost. Watch for her in local events. The boys are just growing up, taking stabs at various dog activities and trying to find their niche. My chocolate boy, Gus, is a sweet boy who seems to be loving obedience work and may turn out to be my next Therapy Dog. Gus has a special place in my heart because he is a carbon copy of his grandmother, Robyn. His brother, Primo is a great fetch 'em up guy and is facinated by agility. He is my shadow, I think appointed by my guardian angel, Hershey, to keep me in line. He is a definate conformation prospect so, he is now ready to go out. We will be dabbling in a bit of dog events this year. Keep checking back for any updates.
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COMMITTMENT TO SERVICE
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On
Sunday, May 15, 2005 my beloved guardian, Hershey, had to leave
me. At 12 1/2 his age finally caught up with him and his body failed.
He passed peacefully in my arms. He did not have any suffering and
is now my CONSTANT guardian angel without the constraints of a physical
form. His smiling face, his wagging tail, his leadership, and his
hogging the pillow at night will be missed. I definately was blessed
to have him in my life and will be forever grateful and dedicate
all I did in Labradors to him. Love you boy! 
We
have donated a few top service prospects to our favorite program.
"Hope","Daisy", "Winston", and "Chester"
are certified working assistance dogs for