Pedigree, Titles, and Awards of Wayfield's Young Argos CD, WC, NA, TDI, CGC

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Wayfield's Young Argos CD, WC, RA, TDI, CGC

Labrador Retriever/yellow ("fox red")

AKC number SR24400301 Microchip ID 460 459 654B
Whelped: March 3, 2005

Eyes CERF Cleared Annually - CERF number LR44181/2007-27
OFA Elbows Normal; LR-EL35529M26-PI View OFA records
Hips Good; LR-174696G26M-PI
PennHip Distraction Index 0.44 right hip, 0.54 left hip; No evidence of dysplastic joint disease
Weight: 95 lbs. (43 kg.) Height at withers: 24 inches. Full dentition.

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Argos is a remarkable example of what a Labrador retriever should be. He is extremely friendly to dogs and people alike and is especially gentle with puppies and young children. Extremely calm and steady, Argos exhudes a mellow confidence in everything he does, whether in work or play. Nothing spooks him and nothing angers him. His tail has only one story to tell -- that it's a wonderous joy to be alive.

Argos comes from sound British lines with eight Champions among four generations in his pedigree. From them, he inherited his big bones, large blocky head, and sweet disposition. Despite his formidable size and powerful appearance, his calmness and kind expression even puts most dog-fearers at ease. Argos has provided registered therapy dog service at the Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, where he was most beloved by patients and families in the pediatrics clinic.

Argos earned his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title at only 7 months of age and completed his first obedience (CD) and rally (RN) titles while still a puppy of 14 months. Argos is now finishing up training for his advanced obedience (CDX and UD), Rally Excellence (RE), Tracking Dog (TD), and his first agility titles. He has already completed half of the four qualifications needed for his Junior Hunting (JH) title and has started training for the Senior Hunting (SH) test. His eagerness to please, great intelligence, and desire to work has allowed his owner/handler -- who had no experience training dogs for competition -- to look good in the show and trial rings. Those qualities have made training a pleasure for him and his grateful human partner.

Although Argos has collected ribbons from the confirmation ring, he still has not won any points toward AKC championship. Unfortunately, only three fox-red Labs in the U.S. have become AKC champions in the past three decades. Most AKC judges are still uncomfortable with this beautiful shade -- even though it was the yellow Lab's original color. This hopefully will change as fox-red Labs are seen more frequently in the show ring. (Read history of fox-reds)

Pedigree, Titles & Awards

Titles

June 17, 2007	Working Companion (WC)
June 16, 2006	Rally Advanced (RA)
May 27, 2006	Therapy Dog International (TDI)
May 7, 2006	Obedience Novice - Companion Dog (CD)
April 1, 2006	Rally Novice (RN)
Oct. 15, 2005	Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

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Awards

Sept. 30, 2005	4th Prize	Puppy 6-9 months	Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club	Romulus, NY
March 30, 2006	3rd Prize	Rally Novice	Onondaga Kennel Association	Syracuse, NY
April 1, 2006	4th Prize	Rally Novice	North Country Kennel Club, Inc.	Syracuse, NY
May 6, 2006	3rd Place	Obedience Novice	Hamburg All-Breed Obedience Club, Inc.	Hamburg, NY
May 7, 2006	3rd Place	Obedience Novice	Hamburg All-Breed Obedience. Club, Inc.	Hamburg, NY
Sept. 28, 2006	1st Prize	Confirmation Novice	Elmira Kennel Club, Inc.	Romulus, NY
Sept. 29, 2006	1st Prize	Confirmation Novice	Onondaga Kennel Association	Romulus, NY
Sept. 29, 2006	1st Prize	Confirmation Novice	Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club	Romulus, NY
June 16, 2007	1st Qual.	Junior Hunting	Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club	Baldwinsville, NY
June 17, 2007	Qualification	Working Companion	Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club	Baldwinsville, NY
July 29, 2007	2nd Qual.	Junior Hunting	Empire Retriever Club Hunt Test	Alabama, NY

Pedigree for Wayfield's Young Argos

Sire: Jaquin's Ruddy Duck of Eire WC, TDI, CGC Yellow whelped 11/02/96 SN41436001 OFA hips good LR99528G32M-T	Sire: Kelleygreens Kardinal Yellow whelped 07/08/1995 SN26694301 AKC DNA #V38858 Photo	Sire: Balrion Red Alert Yellow whelped 11/91 United Kingdom SM87605901 AKC DNA #V40027 OFA hips good LR46021G24M More info and photo	Sire: CH Wynfaul Tobasco KCSB 0371BY (United Kingdom) Yellow whelped 6/1986 More info
			Dam: Lady Bountiful At Balrion Yellow Whelped before 1986 KCR J4307205K04 (United Kingdom) More info
		Dam: Hennings Mill Kelleygreen Henna Yellow whelped 2/1995 SN03643802 OFA hips good LR63463G28F More info	Sire: CH Scartho Frost Black whelped 4/1/91 SM97998301 AKC DNA #V346423 OFA hips good LR53023G30M-T More info
			Dam: CH Rocheby Rippling Corn Yellow whelped 9/1989 More info
	Dam: Goose Valleys Remington Yellow whelped 5/1996 SN16095204	Sire: Onyahsa's Sandman Yellow whelped 7/1994 SN03408105 OFA hips good LR60869G24M	Sire: CH Kerrymark Kelleygreen Cobb Black whelped 5/27/89 SG037904 OFA hips excellent LR42122E27M
			Dam: Onyahsas Hope Yellow whelped 12/13/90 SM83306702
		Dam: Princess Grace of Onyahsa Black whelped 8/1994 SM93693702	Sire: Chief Warpath Onyasha
			Dam: Boradors Brook of Onyahsa
Dam: Wayfield's Calendar Girl, CD Yellow whelped 1/12/2000 SN72584715 OFA hips fair LR123330F26F-PI OFA elbows normal LR-EL15789F26-PI	Sire: Nipntuck Stormtrooper Yellow whelped 5/6/98 SN54211704 GDC elbows good– GDC14814E13N GDC hips good– GDC14814H13N	Sire: CH Raintree Slippery When Wet JH, CGC Black whelped 3/31/93 SN05595708 OFA hips good OFA elbows normal DNA #V34628 More information and photo	Sire: Rocheby Yorkshireman Black whelped 3/92? SN02451301 GDC hips affected?
			Dam: Rickways Braemar Black Ice Black whelped 3/4/90 SM86300701 OFA hips good LR45111G25F
		Dam: Nipntuck Felicia Black whelped 3/1996 SN10037606	Sire: CH Tabitha's Drifter At Dickendall JH SM93634004 Black whelped 10/5/91 OFA hips good LR55503G28M More info
			Dam: Nipntuck Almost Ivy League SF914973 Black whelped 2/14/90 OFA hips good LR44174G24F More info
	Dam: Keepsake's Foxy Lady Yellow whelped 1/1997 SN06259204 OfA elbows normal LR-EL2244F25 OFA hips good LR70415G37F	Sire: CH Charway Maverick Black whelped 10/1988 SF174101 More info	Sire: CH Kupros Master Mariner Black whelped 8/1983 Black More info
			Dam: Charway Sally Brown Chocolate whelped 12/80 More info
		Dam: Kelleygreens Lady in Red Yellow whelped 8/1993 SM88134501 Memorial photo	Sire: Balrion Red Alert (see above)
			Dam: Kelleygreens Fashion Design CD Yellow

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References for more information on Labs, dog breeding, and fox-red history:

About Fox Red Labradors: http://www.littleriverlabs.com/foxred3.htm
History of Fox Red Labradors: http://www.littleriverlabs.com/foxred.htm
Labrador Retriever - Did You Know? http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/did_you_know.cfm
About Dog Registries and Kennel Clubs: http://www.wonderpuppy.net/kc.htm
Dog Registries: http://www.dfwdachshund.com/rescue/registries.shtml
A Detailed Examination of Coat Color Genetics in the Labrador Retriever: http://www.labbies.com/genetics2.htm#FoxReds
Coat Color Inheritance in the Labrador Retriever: http://www.labbies.com/genetics.htm
Coat Color Inheritance in the Labrador Retriever: http://www.blueknightlabs.com/color/coatcolor.html
Keepsake Labrador's Story of Fox Reds: http://www.keepsakelabs.com/foxredinfo.htm
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: (OFA)
Genetic Lottery: http://www.littleriverlabs.com/ofa.htm
Canine Eye Registration Foundation: CERF
Dog Titles: http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/lists/acronym-list.html
The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.: http://www.thelabradorclub.com
Famous Labradors of the Past & Present: http://www.labradornet.com/halloffame.html

What's In a Name? Argos appears to be the first dog ever named in ancient literature. Nearly 3000 years ago, the Greek poet Homer represented unending loyalty and faithfullness in describing the reunion of Odysseus, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, with his once-mighty, long-suffering hunting dog.
Argos Recognises Odysseus 17th century etching Theodor van Thulden (1606 - 1669)	Argos Recognizes Odysseus Disguised as Beggar

Then a dog lying there raised its head and pricked up its ears. This was Argos, Odysseus' patient-hearted hunting dog, whom he himself had raised many years ago. But before he could enjoy being with his dog, he left for sacred Troy. In earlier days, young men would take the dog to hunt wild goats, deer, and rabbits, but now, with his master gone, he lay neglected in the piles of dung left there by mules and cattle, heaped up before the doors until Odysseus' servants took it as manure for some large field. Argos lay there, covered in fleas. Then, when he saw Odysseus, who was coming closer, Argos wagged his tail and dropped his ears. But he no longer had the strength to approach his master. Odysseus looked away and brushed aside a tear -- he did so casually to hide it from Eumaeus.

Then he questioned him: "Eumaeus, it's strange this dog is lying here, in the dung. He has a handsome body. I'm not sure if his speed once matched his looks or if he's like those table dogs men have, ones their masters raise and keep for show. Then, swineherd Eumaeus, you answered him and said "Yes, this dog belongs to a man who died somewhere far away. If he had the form and acted as he did when Odysseus left him and went to Troy, you'd quickly see his speed and strength, and then you'd be amazed. No wild animal he chased escaped him in deep thick woods, and he could track a scent. He's in a bad way now. His master's dead in some foreign land, and careless women don't look after him. For when their masters no longer exercise their power, then slaves have no desire to do their proper work. Far-seeing Zeus takes half the value of a man the day he's taken and becomes a slave." This said, Eumaeus went inside the stately palace, going straight into the hall to join the noble suitors. But once he'd seen Odysseus after nineteen years, the dark finality of death at once seized Argos.

-- Homer's Odyssey, Book 17

After more than 20 years of wanderings without a canine companion, I finally found my own way home the day I met the puppy I named Wayfield's Young Argos. For that, I forever will be grateful to his breeder, Pauline and Larry Nehring, and to Linda Quinn, who owns Argie's handsome, sweet-hearted dad, Jacquin's Ruddy Duck of Eire (Rusty).

-- Andrew Skolnick