(Am.Can. CH Spicewood’s Jamaican Sunrise x MACH Pine Run’s Kiowa Wild Rose JH NJP ADHF OD)
Winner of the 2008 Excellence in Agility Trophy at the GRCA National Specialty
Nikon
Gender: M
DOB: May 28, 2002
Country of origin: USA
Registration: AKC SN91793501
CHIC #: GR-DNA-270/B
Breeder: Gerry Clinchy & Clyde & Margaret Closson
Owner: Karen Hocker
Pedigree
Hips: OFA GR85319F31Pl; Penn Hip .40/.40 (90th percentile)
Eyes: Normal March 8, 2009, Optigen prcd-PRA carrier
Heart: OFA GR-CA7631/23M/C-PI-ECH
Elbow: OFA GR-EL10803M31-Pl
Available at Stud
Nikon is the serious one of the two. He can be a bit more sensitive than his sister, Flyte when making a mistake, but loves the work too much to let it keep him down for long.
Nikon stands 23.5″ at the withers and 65 lbs, a dog of some substance, perhaps showing the influence of the conformation half of his pedigree. He has a strong topline, powerful rear and sound front assembly. He typifies the words of the Standard of the Breed as “a powerful dog.” His smooth, powerful stride in the agility ring can be deceiving of his speed … until you look at the timeclock! In his field work, he is an extremely good marker, loves birds and has courage on the water. He returns with his birds as fast as he goes out for them, and is always ready for another. His greatest challenge is to “honor” on water retrieves. He lacks some breadth of skull for a male, but still retains a pleasing, kindly expression with dark eyes and pigment. Slow maturing, Nikon didn’t fully “fill out” until 2008.
We took up “formal” obedience late in life with Nikon patiently coping with a first-time obedience trainer. After years of the free-wheeling independence of agility competition, the obedience ring was a dramatic change of pace for both dog and handler.
Nikon is the benevolent “alpha male” of his home pack. He’ll play with everyone, but he’d rather be with his favorite human. He’s been remarkably patient with the youngsters, Snapshot and Trey, during their obnoxious puppyhood harrassment. Always cooperative and quick to learn new lessons, he has always been a pleasure to train.
Nikon has some big pawprints to follow left by my dear, dear Alle. He had to make his own place in our home and hearts. He absolutely did exactly that.
Competitive Results
Qualifed for AKC Agility National 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
April 11, 2010
AKC Rally Novice title (RN) Great Barrington Kennel Club
March 1, 2009
AKC Master Agility Championship (MACH3) Delaware Kennel Club
January 4, 2009
USDAA Tournament Master – Bronze, BARK NH agility trial
Sept 24, 2008
AKC CD title at the GRCA National Specialty
Sept 23, 2008
Winner of the 2008 Excellence in Agility Trophy at the GRCA National Specialty
Sept 6, 2008
USDAA Agility Dog Championship (ADCH) ARFF Agility Trial
Dec 9, 2007
AKC Master Agility Championship (MACH2) Title (with double placements 2nd & 3rd)
Yankee Golden Retriever Club
July 2007
USDAA Jumpers Master Title
USDAA Tournament Masters Title (TM)
USDAA Master Agility Dog (MAD)
May 12, 2007
GRCA Working Certificate Excellent (WCX)
Dec 10, 2006
AKC Master Agility Championship (MACH) Title
Yankee Golden Retriever Club
August 12, 2006
GRCA Agility Dog Hall of Fame (ADHF) Title<BR>
Tartan Gordon Setter Club