FORT KNOX's Tyco

	Show Career Highlights Tyco has always been an exuberant puppy (and still is!) and began his show Career early, with the majority of his Canadian Ch points coming from the puppy classes. As a puppy, this exciting young dog never competed in specialty competition where he did not at least take a class placement, - in most cases first in the class! He took his first Cdn points going WD at the Southwestern Ontario Sporting Dog Specialty (at just 7 months of age!).
	In July '98 he took 1st in his class (6 - 9 month Puppy Dog) at the Golden Retriever Club of Toronto Specialty under renowned judge Marcia Schler.
	He went WD, BOS (over male specials) and Puppy Breed, under breeder judge Doug Windsor at the St Catharines GRCC Booster in August '98 at just 9 months of age. In September of 1998, Tyco competed in a large class of 9 to 12 month old dogs at the Golden Retriever Club of America's National Specialty in Seattle Washington, and we are proud to report he took the class with a very impressive FIRST place win. In his critique from the 1998 National, judge Dr Richard Hilderman had this to say about Tyco (his class winner): "This is a well-balanced dog with a beautiful head and deep chest. He is clean coming and going."

His Canadian Championship was completed on Feb 23, 1999, at 14 months of age, entirely owner handled, taking WD, BOW, and BOS (again!) over other male specials.

Tyco won Best of Opposite Sex at the Eastern Regional Futurity in July of 1999, under breeder judge Jeff Chapin at Hamlin, NY. This win qualified Tyco to compete for Puppy of the Year at the Golden Retriever Reviews Top Twenty Competition at the GRCA National Specialty in Rhode Island in the fall of 1999.

At the 1999 National Specialty in Warwick, Rhode Island, Tyco made the cut in a large class of over 70 Open Dogs under breeder-Judge Michael Faulkner

Tyco is a multi Best of Breed winner and Group Placer in Canada

He received Judges Award of Merit at the Golden Retriever Club of Canada's National Specialty under breeder-judge Michael Faulkner

In the US, he took a Major RWD at the Golden Retriever Club of Western New York's Specialty (owner handled)

In the US, he took a Major RWD at the Golden Retriever Club of Western New York's Specialty (owner handled)
At the 2000 GRCA National Speciality Show held in St. Louis Tyco won 3rd in the Open Dog class (owner handled!) a class of 88. (see Trophy at right) He was the crowd favorite! In his critique from the '2000 National Specialty, Judge Richard Beauchamp had this to say about Tyco:
Open Dog - 3rd place
"Very smooth dog, all parts flow nicely. stands over a good front, good head and expression, keeps topline, good depth of body, good angles"

Tyco

David and Tyco shown during the judging

Tyco took his first US Ch points in Dec. 2000 - his first Major - owner handled at the huge Cleveland Christmas Classic shows
He finished his US title with handler Colin Brownlee with a total of three major wins, and many major reserves
This year (2005) Tyco entered the Cdn Veterans class in grand style taking BOB and Best Veteran at the SW Ontario Sporting Specialty under Breeder judge Connie Gerstner-Miller. He followed that up with a Best Veterans in Sweeps at the Canadian National Specialty, and a Judges Award of Merit under Breeder judge Jon Chase at the Toronoto Regional Specialty all handled by his best friend, David.
In Oct of this year he was handled for the first time by fellow breeder-friend Kim Bryk, and competed in an entry of over 1400 goldens at the Golden Retriever Club of America's National Specialty show and made all the cuts down to the final placements and was awarded a Judges Award of Merit under Dr Richard Hilderman. This is a great honour, and qualifies him to compete at the most prestigious dog show in the world, Crufts in the UK. Most of Tyc's time is now spent on his favorite spot on the couch, or on his bed in Logan's room, although he enjoys being roused off to attend a show, to play with Logan, or for a romp to the local Tim Horton's for his Timbits.

Structure and Temperament

Balance, Balance, Balance,---- Tyco's overall image is that of a moderate, powerful, well-balanced dog!
Tyco is a credit to the breed with abundant flowing burnished golden coat, and a beautiful handsome headpiece. His rich lustrous coat has wonderful texture, and is neither too soft nor too silky, and lies flat to his body, with no signs of openness. He has a lovely handsome head, with no lack of substance, and good stop. A substantial head, quite capable of effortlessly carrying a bird back to his master. He has full dentition, and a proper scissor bite.
He is a dog of considerable substance, weighing in at 72.5 lbs, and standing 23.5" high, he carries ample bone. He moves cleanly both coming and going, and has good reach and drive on his side movement. Judges have commented he has a proper front, good movement, and good balance of front and rear assemblies. He has an amazing depth of chest, and a solid topline, which remains steady on the move. His depth of chest, and rib spring contribute to his powerful outline. His strong musculature is evident when you see it continues right down into his lower thigh. His thick muscular tail is functional, and ready to aid a strong swimmer in water retrievals. He is an active dog, ready and capable to perform the breed's function - a hard day of work in the field with his master, which his structural form supports.
He is truly a dramatic, attractive, stylish gentleman, always exuberant and eager to please, ready to give 100% whenever called upon. He is a true "showman", and wags his tail all the time he is in the ring, or when walking around outside the ring with his "woobie" in his mouth.
His temperament is truly "golden", and he lives in equal peace with adults, children, and other animals including other intact males. His retrieving instinct is high, and his favorite pastime is to play catch with his toys, or Kong or Ball.
We have not pursued any formal obedience or field titles at this time, but Tyco's confident and intelligent attitude make him well suited to multi-purpose titles, and we hope to pursue these areas of competition in the future.
His pedigree is rich in generations of proven out-standing producers and he offers a wealth of substance, richness and soundness to our breeding program.
His structure and personality excite us, and we are fortunate to have a dog of Tyco's quality in our home, in our lives, and in our hearts.

Tyco is co-owned with:
Sheila Standish
CreeksideFarm Golden Retrievers
Langley, BC
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Pedigree

Am Can Ch Kiros Westbournes Red Robin Am Ch Copper Lee Gold-Rush Apollo OS Am Ch Gold-Rush Skyrocket OS Am Can Bda Ch Cumming's Gold-Rush Charlie OS

Bevins Brandywine

Gold-Rush Sarah Lee OD Am Ch Gold-Rush's Great Teddy Bear OS

Am Ch Wochica Gold-Rush Bonaza OD

Am Can Ch Kachina's Kiros Karma OD Am Can CD Am Ch Gold-Rush's Great Teddy Bear OS Am Can Bda Ch Cumming's Gold-Rush Charlie OS

Am Ch Golden Pine Glorybe's Angel

Am Can Ch Krishna's E Z Livin' OD Am Ch Autumn Lodge's Mister Zap OS CD

Am Ch Lark Mill Genevieve OD CD

Can Ch Bridgend's Amulet At Creekside Am Can Ch Glendavis Goes to the Rodeo BIS Am Can Ch Rush Hill's Revel At Allsgold Tangleloft Odds on Pebwin WC

Ch Kinsha's Flight to Rush Hill

Ch Glendavis Show and Tell CD Ch Beckwiths Justa Tuckerbear

Ch Glendavis Scarlet O'Hara WCI CD

Ch Braemal's Corporate Image Am Can Ch Kiros Westbournes Red Robin Copper Lee Gold Rush Apollo

Ch Kachina's Kiros Karma CD

Ch Rush-Hill's Goldmedal Ribbon CD Tangleloft Odds on Pebwin WC

Ch Kinsha's Flight To Rush Hill OD

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