Memorials

Dutch Hollow's Simply Wild, RN SH TKN TKI (ptd) (TD Certified)
(CH Bruno Banani Belle Mare x BOSS GCH Dutch Hollow's Simply Charming, CD, WC, RA, MH, TDX, VPM) Eyes Cleared Annually; OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal; PennHip DI: .3 and .34.; Echocardiogram Normal; EIC, MCD, SD2, D-Locus & HNPK Clear; PRA & CNM Clear by Parentage, Copper Tox Clear, Protective Mutation Positive; Long Coated Gene Carrier.  6/25/16-5/28/2024

"Willie" was a character larger than life.  He loved to make everyone laugh and never had a bad day.   He grounded me, helping me remember that most things don't really matter.  I will miss this boy as he left us much too early due to an aggresive form of cnacer.  Rest well big boy.  

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Dutch Hollow's Silver Lining, WC, AWC, JH, SH, MH, TD, TDX, CC  (Retired) 

(CH Gateway's Paint the Town x Dutch Hollow Storm Cat, CD, SH, AWC, VPM) Eyes Cleared; Hip & Elbow Prelims Normal, Spayed. Whelped 8/3/06

"Sylvia" was always into something, but dirty laundry was her favorite.  She was the most devoted dog I have ever had so losing her has left a big void.  She loved field  work, but often "worried" about situations or strangers.  Through persistence and determination we both got her Masters on one very proud day.  She passed away quietly at 16 1/2.  What a grand old girl she was!                                                                         Photo by Nancy Bass

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Dutch Hollow's Whistling Dixie, AWC, MH, CC
(CH Dutch Hollow's Tip Top, CD, TD, AWC, SH x Don's Dixie Darlin III, MH) PennHIP Score .32/.36, EIC & CNM Clear,  OFA Good, Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared. Spayed. Whelped 12/27/07

                                   "Emmy " was a field/show cross who I enjoyed training and campaigning.  She began her field work as a baby and                                                                             finished her JH at the ripe old age of 10 months, her Senior and Master titles easily.  She was an excellent marker  and a very stylish retriever.  Emmy finished her Senior Hunter in May 2011 and her Master title in August 2012.                                                                                    Unfortunately she sustained an injury which forced me to retire her after finishing her Master Hunter title. Emmy  was a sweet, devoted, follow you anywhere type of girl, never demanding of anything.  She will be missed.   

CT Dutch Hollow's True Blue, CC, AWC, SH 
(CH Surrey Ducktales Masquerade, JH, WC x Dutch Hollow's Cure the Blues, JH) Eyes Cleared Annually; Whelped 4/3/06;                                                                   EIC, CNM & D-Locus Clear, Optigen: PRA Normal & Clear, PennHip Scores .23/hip; OFA Hips: Excellent, Elbows: Normal     

"Trudy" was sweet girl and a wonderful Mama.  She whelped and raised all her puppies without my help.  She loved puppies                                                                     to the point that she helped other Mamas, nursing and cleaning their puppies too.  She was a great tracking dog, earning all                                                                   three tracking titles and her Championship in five tests.  She earned her TD in her first tracking test at 13 months, then her TDX                                                                   at her first TDX test before she was 2 and her JH 5 months later in 4 straight tests.  After retiring from motherhood, we went                                                                  back to work, finishing her Senior Hunter title and then her VST and CT in only three tries.  She has left me with a                                                                          promising son & daughter plus two special granddaughters who all love tracking and field work as much as she did.  She                                                                        has been a joy and will truly be missed.    

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Dutch Hollow's Charismatic, WCX, MH, CD, RE, (ptd)  
(BISS CH Touchstone August Reign at Dutch Hollow, RN, CD, JH, WC x Dutch Hollow Storm Cat, CD, AWC, SH, VPM)
OFA Excellent, PennHIP Score .32/hip, Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared, Whelped 3/08/03

"Carrie" is a very versatile girl with lots of drive in the field and plenty of animation in the breed ring. She ended her show career with 13 singles due to a C-section/spay She has multiple Specialty class wins and placements, including RWB under Mrs. Satterwaite at the 2004 LRC National as a young girl. When showing in the Veteran Class, she won Best Veteran and Select Bitch at the Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club Specialty in 2012,  she won her Veterans class at the LRC National 2012 and won an Award of Merit at the LRC National in the Best of Breed ring among 33 champions at the ripe old age of 9.   She loves to work and shows her soundness earning two LRC Dog for All Reasons Awards and two Up to The Challenge Awards in 2012 and 2013.  This Augie x Kitty daughter is my dream girl. LOVE HER."                                    

Photo by Kristin Stefek

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U-CH Dutch Hollows City Slicker,AWC,JH,TD, RA   (By) (Maj Ptd)                                                                                                 

(CH Gateway's Paint the Town x Dutch Hollow Storm Cat, CD, SH, AWC, VPM). BY.                                                           PennHip Scores: .48/.52  OFA LR-178602F28M; Elbows Normal; Eyes Cleared Annually;                                                    Heart Normal, Optigen A-, EIC Carrier, D-Locus Clear.    Whelped 8/3/06 .

Tyler was such a sweet, handsome man who loved attention in the show ring and the field.                                                  He earned 12 AKC show points including one Major and his UKC Championship, shame                                                      on me for not finishing him. Ty produced beautiful puppies who are keeping me busy in the                                                  ring and fields.
                                                                                                      Picture by Patty Streufert
                                                          

Winterset Jo's Secret Admirer,TD, CD, WC "Addy" was our foundation bitch whose good health records have proven invaluable. She lived 14 1/2 years and was never demanding or self-absorbed. Her love of life and sense of humor will always be remembered. Her loss will be especially felt when we have new babies as she absolutely loved them. Rest well, old girl, you gave me everything I have.

CH Dutch Hollow Hearts Afire, WC, JH, TD OFA  Excellent, PennHip Scores .29/hip, Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared Whelped 2/18/95 "Ruby" has multiple Specialty wins and placements throughout her conformation career, including Reserve Winners Bitch at Winnebago LRC under Nat Horn. She loves to track and retrieve, but spends most of her retirement years following me from room to room.

CH Dutch Hollow's Blumen Affair, TD, WC, JH OFA Good, PennHIP Score: .35;.30;Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared, Whelped 5/21/94 "Daisy" is owner/breeder handled and trained for all her titles. She excels in movement, has an excellent nose and a strong retrieving desire. She earned many Specialty placements throughout her conformation career. She has raised two litters of pretty puppies who are doing well in various venues. She has come out of retirement to track and is doing well in advanced tracking work. She is a fun, versatile girl very focused on the task at hand, which these days is a lot of sleeping.

CH Dutch Hollow's Road Scholar, JH, WC, CD  OFA Excellent, Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared, Whelped 3/24/95  "Ranger" has multiple Specialty wins and placements on his way to his Championship, including Best in Sweeps at Twin Cities LRC under Chris Kofron, RWD at Winnebago LRC under Terry DePietro, and WD/BOW at Shawnee Mission LRC under Barbara Gilchrist. He is breeder/owner trained for all performance events and is now working towards his Companion Dog Excellent and tracking titles. He is biddable, eager to please and a true "love".

Dutch Hollow Storm Cat, WC, CD, SH, VPM, (ptd) OFA Good, PennHIP Score .52/hip, Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared, 12/11/01-5/15/14 "Kitty" was a feminine bitch with lots of retrieving drive and working ability. She was pointed in the breed ring and received  several Specialty placements including Best Bred By at the 2003 Shawnee Mission LRC show under Jens Eric Sonderup of Denmark. She was an excellent producer giving us many talented puppies who earned her the first Versatile Producer of Merit Award given to her by the National Labrador Retriever Club.   She was very special and is dearly missed.

Dutch Hollow Hearts R Wild, WC, TDX, CD, JH, (ptd) OFA Excellent; PennHip Scores .30 & .35; Elbows Normal; Eyes Cleared Annually; 2/18/02-10/12/13 "Peaches", born on Friday the 13th, had a rough start as the only surviving puppy in her litter. She was my special soulmate with a strong desire to please; finished her CD with a High Lab in Trial award. She loved to track and did so with great focus and determination.  She was a happy, devoted woman who taught me a ton.  Miss you "Peachy".

MBISS CH Touchstone August Reign at Dutch Hollow, WC, CD, JH, RN  (CH Dickendall Arnold x Touchstone Love Letter) Breeder: Judy Berg OFA Excellent, PennHip Scores .28/hip, Elbows Normal, Eyes Cleared Annually, Optigen A-1, Neutered, Whelped 6/24/00 "Augie" was lots of fun in the breed ring with multiple Specialty placements including Best in Sweepstakes and Winner's Dog at the 2001 LRC National under judges Mary Feazell and Doug Windsor, respectively. He finished with two back-to-back 4 point Majors shown by breeder Judy Berg. He won Best of Breed at the 2002 Twin Cities and 2003 Shawnee Mission Specialties. Thanks to Judge Norine Cartwright and Jens Eric Sonderup of Denmark for such memorable awards. Augie sired two Master Hunters, a two time Master National Qualifyer and a Senior Hunter MACH recipient.  He has Champion grandkids also training in multiple venues. Photo by Laura Reich Pedigree

BPISS CH Dutch Hollow's Tip Top, AWC, SH, CD, TD  (Touchstone Pop-A-Top at Rozzay, JH x CH Dutch Hollow's Blumen Affair, TD, JH, WC) OFA Excellent, Elbows Normal, Eyes Normal, Optigen A-1, Whelped 12/02/02 "Topper" had multiple Specialty placements including a Best Puppy at GDLRC under Diane Pilbin. He finished going BOB over Specials for a 5 point Major handled by Laura King.  Topper was a very devoted dog, hard driving, with a strong desire to please. July 2006 he was given a part in the movie, "Meet Bill" which he seemed to really enjoy. I can still see those loving eyes watching me.  Photo by Mary Roseberry Pedigree Dutch Hollow's SophistiCat (Spayed), WC  Whelped 12/02/02 "Sophie" is a sweet remake of her mother. She had double knee surgery as a young girl and then wound herself around Stu's finger. She became Queen of her domain and rulled with the eye, never more. She found other work as she was above all the silly games her lowly relatives played. These jobs included estate surveillance (no cats or squirrels allowed), bed warmer, dish washer, truck navigator, leader of the "walk in the woods" pack, food taste tester and puppy monitor. With her passing she has left a huge void as no one carries the same air of entitlement and priviledge that Sophia did. What royalty she possessed.