News at Golden Moon Labradors

Genny earns her Junior Hunt Title.

In May 2008, Genny finished her Junior Hunt Title. We are planning on breeding her with Stetson when she comes in season (which we expect to be any day now).

Update 6/12/08 - Genny is now in season. We are planning on breeding her with Stetson this weekend. Puppies will be due in mid-August with a go home date of mid-October. Visit our Puppy News page to learn more.

Labrador Retriever Club Spring Specialty April 9-11, 2008

The spring Labrador Retriever Club Speciality show was another great weekend for GoldenMoon Labradors.

GoldenMoon’s Huckleberry, CGC - “Huck” By GoldenMoon’s Cuthbert x Aloways It’s About Thyme, CGC, WC - is owned and shown by Susie Crawford. He did a very nice job in American Bred Black Dogs.	GoldenMoon Over Hayden Valley - “Hayden” By CH Buttonwood’s Waterman, CGC x GoldenMoon’s Sunny-side-up,CGC,CD,WC,JH – is owned by Lisa & Tom Serfass. Hayden was shown by Kathryn Gertler and did a nice job and made the “cut” in American Bred Yellow Dogs.

GoldenMoon’s Beau-Tye Guy,RA – Beau” owned by Carollyn Locker and shown by Kathryn Gertler showed nicely in the Open Black Dog Class.	GoldenMoon’s Bella-rina Dancer – “Bella” – owned and shown by Carollyn Locker made the “Cut” in Puppies 9-12mo yellow bitches. Great for Bella’s very 1st show!
GoldenMoon’s Ebony Lady Liberty – “Libby” – owned and shown by Carollyn Locker showed nicely in the Black Puppy Bitch 9-12 month Class.	GoldenMoon’s Lookin At You Kid – “Bogie” and owned and shown by Mike Tokar did a nice job in their show debut in the 9-12mo Puppy Dog Class. Bogie and Bella are brother and sister from our Genny & Gordy breeding 2007.
GoldenMoon’s Sunny Coreopsis - "Corey" - won 2nd in the Novice Yellow Bitch Class. Corey is owned by Ellen and Larry Moon and was shown by Kathryn Gertler. Corey & Kathy also won 1st in the Open Yellow Class at Trumbull Co. Kennel Club Show on May 22, 2008 and at the Charlottesville, VA show on June 1st, 2008.	GoldenMoon’s Wild Irish Rose – “Shannon” - and Ellen competed in the Black Bitch Bred-by-Exhibitor Class.

News Flash!!!

To start her show career at 15 weeks of age… GoldenMoon’s Ebony Lady Liberty - “Libby”, by CH Buttonwood’s Waterman, CGC and GoldenMoon’s Black Ice, CGC, owned by Carollyn Locker and Ellen and Larry Moon, on October 13th went Best Jr. Puppy and Best in Match (over adults, too) at Golden Triangle Sporting Dog Fun Match in Allison Park, PA. She even received a Gold Medallion with all of those ribbons! Congratulations to Carollyn (on the end of the leash) and Libby!!!!!

Fall Mountain Classic Dog Show - October 2007:

It was another terrific weekend for Golden Moon Labrador bred dogs!

GoldenMoon’s Misty Morn Aloway, CGC, WC, JH - “Misty” By CH Fox Hill’s Avalanche and Aloways It’s About Thyme,CGC,WC Bred and owned by Ellen and Larry Moon October 19th went Winner’s Bitch at Laurel Highlands KC, Fall Mountain Classic October 20th won 1st in Open Black Bitches at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic October 21st went Winner’s Bitch and Best Opposite at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic	GoldenMoon’s Beau Tye Guy, CGC, RN, RA - “Beau” By GoldenMoon’s Cuthbert x Aloways It’s About Thyme,CGC,WC Owned by Carollyn Locker October 19th went Winner’s Dog at Laurel Highlands KC, Fall Mountain Classic October 20th won 1st in Open Black Dogs at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic October 21st won 1st in Open Black Dogs at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic

GoldenMoon Over Hayden Valley - “Hayden” By CH Buttonwood’s Waterman, CGC x GoldenMoon’s Sunny-side-up,CGC,CD,WC,JH Owned by Tom and Lisa Serfass and Ellen and Larry Moon October 20th won 3rd in American Bred Dogs at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic October 21st won 2nd in American Bred Dogs at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic October 26th won 2nd in American Bred Dogs at the LRCP Bare Bones Specialty	GoldenMoon’s Huckleberry, CGC - “Huck” By GoldenMoon’s Cuthbert x Aloways It’s About Thyme, CGC, WC Owner: Susie Crawford and Roger Higgins October 19th won 1st in American Bred Dogs at Laurel Highlands KC, Fall Mountain Classic October 20th won 1st in American Bred Dogs at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic October 21st won 3rd in American Bred Dogs at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic
GoldenMoon’s Sunny Coreopsis - “Corey” By CH Boradors by George x GoldenMoon’s Sunny-side-up,CGC,CD,WC,JH Bred and Owned by Ellen & Larry Moon October 19th won 2nd in 12-18 Month Bitches at Laurel Highlands KC, Fall Mountain Classic October 21st won 4th in 12-18 Month Bitches at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic	GoldenMoon’s Wild Irish Rose, CGC - “Shannon” By CH Boradors by George x GoldenMoon’s Misty Morn Aloway, CGC, WC, JH Bred and owned by Ellen & Larry Moon October 19th went Reserve Winner’s Bitch (to her mother) at Laurel Highlands KC, Fall Mountain Classic October 20th won 1st in Bred By Bitches at Upper Potomac Valley KC, Fall Mt. Classic

All dogs and puppies bred by Golden Moon Labradors that participated in the event.

New Addition to the Golden Moon Family - Fall 2007

Our newest addition to the GoldenMoon Family is 'GoldenMoon's Justice For All', or "Justice", by CH Buttonwood's Waterman, CGC and GoldenMoon's Black Ice, CGC. He was born on July 1st 2007.

He's a handsome, typey, intelligent, very trainable boy... a wonderful, laidback and happy addition to our female pack!

	Justice at 12.5 weeks old.

Misty earned her Junior Hunt Title - May 2007

Misty earns her Junior Hunt Title in May 2007.	Misty working her towards Junior Hunt Title in Fall 2006.
	Learn more about Misty here.

32nd Annual Potomac Specialty - April 2007

Four GoldenMoon dogs participated in the Spring Speciality of the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc. under extremely competitive circumstances. All dogs made the cut in their classes:

GoldenMoon's Sunny Coreopsis (Corey) in the 6-9 month class
GoldenMoon's Wild Irish Rose (Shannon) in the 12-18 month class
GoldenMoon's Over Hayden Valley (Hayden) in the 12-18 month class
GoldenMoon's Misty Morn Aloway (Misty) in Open Black Bitches

Ellen with Shannon, Corey, and Misty.

Hayden in the ring with Traci Stintzcum from Buttonwood Labradors.

Fall Mountain Classic Dog Show - October 2006:

It was a terrific weekend for Golden Moon Labrador bred dogs!

Misty won the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class, took Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed under Judge Betty Nelson.

Misty's 7 month old puppy, Shannon, took the 6-9 month Puppy Class and Reserve Winner's Bitch, second only to her Mom! This was her very first show.

Golden Moon Over Hayden Valley owned by Lisa and Tom Serfass (shown by Lisa) won the 9-12 mo. Puppy Class and went on to win Winner's Dog over seasoned show pointed dogs and won Best of Opposite Labrador! This was Lisa and Hayden's very first show ever.

Golden Moon's Huckleberry Finn won the 12-18 mo. Puppy Class Took Winner's Dog and Best of Winners under Judge Edeltraud Laurin. Huckleberry is owned and shown by Susie Crawford and Roger Higgins. This was also Susie and Huckleberry's First Dog Show adventure. He took Reserve Winner's Dog on Sunday!

Carollyn Locker and Golden Moon's Beau Tye Guy, RN earned a qualifying score in Rally Advanced Class A. On Sunday they earned another qualifying score and 2nd place and finished his Title at the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac Specialty Show later that week.

Shannon says "All this show 'stuff' wears me out!".

Congratulations to all! We are very thankful and proud of the dogs and their owners.

Middleburg Kennel Club Dog Show - October 2006: Golden Moon's Wild Irish Rose, CGC "Shannon" earned 2nd place in the 6-9 mo. Puppy Classes both days at the very competitive supported entry Middleburg Kennel Club Dog Shows in Leesburg, VA on October 28th and 29th.	Additional Happenings - Summer/Fall 2006: Shannon earned her Canine Good Citizen Title at 6 mos. old on October 9, 2006.