“500 Point” HRCH UH Darby’s Teal Boy OCH07 ICH04
On October 31st, 2009 “500 Point” HRCH UH Darby’s Teal Boy OCH07 ICH04 crossed the rainbow bridge to hunt in the field of his dreams. He gave our family a wonderful ride in the life of competing Boykin Spaniels. I would have never guessed 8 years ago when Susan inquired with the south’s oldest kennel……The Post & Courier newspaper…… for our 2nd Boykin Spaniel that it would have led us down the road of training for hunt tests & field trials. Through Teal, we have acquired many friends over the last several years that cannot be replaced. I truly believe one could say that dogs are not only man’s best friend but are our true personal ambassadors. As for many who have had success with their Boykin, Teal represents our pinnacle. He stoked the fire to follow a regiment of dedicated training over the last several years where he taught us what was required to be a great hunting dog and champion. Through his absolute desire to please he was able to show me what he needed in his training as we worked through the many challenges that we faced along the way.
Not only was Teal a great retriever and hunting partner, he was a member of the Darby family. From his “happy snort” to show he was glad to see you, to his mischievous antics of sneaking the cat’s food or sneaking upstairs to snatch a stuffed animal out our daughter’s bedroom and happily give it to Susan or I, he provided much entertainment and always filled our hearts with joy.
Ten weeks ago when we were given Teal’s diagnosis of granulated lymphoma, several of my close training friends and their dogs gathered for a last shot flyer for Teal. It was a day that I will never forget. What a dog!
The Darby Family,
Chris, Susan, Chad & Kelsey
UKC/HRC Titles
500 Point Club October, 2006 (2nd Spaniel in the History of the HRC)
21 Finished Passes/23 Upland Passes
Hunting Retriever Champion “HRCH” Title Sept 12th, 2004 (9th Boykin in the history)
Hunting Retriever “HR” Title September 13th, 2003
Upland Hunter “UH” Title January 26th, 2003
Started Hunting Retriever “SHR” Title October 13, 2002
Boykin Spaniel Society Results
National Retriever Field Trials
2007 National Open Champion, April 2007
3rd Place, Open Stake, April 2005
2004 National Intermediate Champion, April 2004
JAM, Novice Stake, April 2003
JAM, Puppy Stake, April 2002
Upland Field Trials
1st Place, Intermediate Upland, January 2005
4th Place, Intermediate Upland, January 2004
Carolina Boykin Spaniel Retriever Club Field Trial Results
Champion Hunter Award 2007 (12th Boykin in the History)
Open Dog of the Year 2006-2007
Intermediate Dog of the Year 2003-2004
(competed 21 times)
Charleston Retriever Club Field Trial Results
Gold Dog of the Year 2005
Upland Flushing Dog of the Year 2004
"I never met a dog I didn't like" ..slightly twisted words by Will Rogers
"When dogs make mistakes, don't hold it against the dog, point the finger at yourself"
"If you train a young dog for momentum, precision will arrive. If you train for precision, demanding perfection, momentum will depart."
"It is unreasonable to expect a dog to be more precise than you are." ~ Rex Carr
"You own what you condone." ~ Mike Lardy
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