Saturday 15 December 2012

Greetings of the Season!

Introducing "Highly".... now 8 weeks old.

Booty  - recently home from Bird Camp and keeping Highly entertained!

Thursday 8 November 2012

Best Day EVER!

PHOENIX (Design's son out of Pepsie) was just named
Best in Maturity at the English Setter National!!

PHOENIX is
GCH Linwood Resolute's New Beginning RN
He was shown by his wonderful owner Beckie Lloyd.

HUGE CONGRATS to both of them!
Phoenix is 3 1/2

Sunday 14 October 2012

Right on Cue!

Bene presents us with 1 orange girl (via frozen) out of our very special boy "Laddie


Mom and baby are doing well ... she was a whooping 16 ounces!

Monday 10 September 2012

Busy Sunday for Booty...

1st day of Adv Puppy Obedience Class, then out to the GWP Hunt Test to watch trainer William Bastian work his Master dogs.  Horses, quail, & lots of friendly new people to meet.  
Can't wait 'til I'm old enuff...
Now time for a Nap!!



Monday 27 August 2012

"Booty" loves her new field trainer...

Introducing...  "Linwood Booty, Brains & Birdsense"
(I mean no offense to my Gordon friends.... I've always admired your motto.
Isn't imitation the highest form of compliment?)






William Bastian (Claddagh Kennels) workin' his pigeon magic!

Storm (aka Lover Boy) Hitch Hikes North to Thunder Bay


Special Thanks to friends Courtney, Amy & Kaitlin 
for rides from Milwaukee to Duluth!  
Couldn't have done it without you!

Loving lotsa snuggles from the Godin Family



Storm and new "Best Buddy" Chase


Thursday 2 August 2012

PUPPET Wins AGAIN!

Puppet awarded 2011 Brood Bitch of the Year
by the English Setter Club of Canada!
(Am/Can CH Weymouth Linwood Merryonette CGC)
Young Puppet
12 Years Old

Sunday 15 July 2012

Friday 29 June 2012

7 Weeks Old and Countin'


June 27, 2012  

 Do ya think Lover Boy has captured Maria's heart?
Summer has the same classic look as her Grandma Ivy below!
Ivy (on the Rt) w/ brother Gradee-a few wks older than what Summer is now


Monday 25 June 2012

Raod Trip to the KMESC Specialty

Design's Puppies had a blast meeting new friends at the shows!

Too bad Kaitlin doesn't LIKE puppies!

Lessons about car rides & ex-pens.  Summer is cool with both of them!
See more photos under "PUPPIES"

Friday 22 June 2012

Monday 18 June 2012

Design says... Happy Fathers' Day!




Almost weaned, but checking in with ever-patient Mama for reassurance.

June 6th - Kathy Murdoch visits for the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee
Kathy has the "magic touch" at nap time!

Thursday 31 May 2012

Time Out for MOM

Design takes a well deserved break 
when Daddy Marsh comes to visit.

Napping after that chilly outdoor romp with Dad

Thursday 17 May 2012

Thursday 10 May 2012

Just in time for Mothers' Day!


Design announces the birth of her new litter today.

Happy Birth - Day!!

2 Boys & 2 Girls - an orange & blue of each (we think)

Daddy Marsh is as proud as punch.

Monday 9 April 2012

Mothers' Day Motherhood!

Design will be introducing her New Crew just in time for Mothers' Day! 

Her ultrasound today showed multiple Bundles of Joy in the works...

Thanks a bunch to our Proud Papa Marsh.
Git them celebratory cigars ready.

Wednesday 1 February 2012

The Girls are sporting new titles... AGAIN!

Diva steps up the the plate....     earning the required TDI* title she needs to begin the
"Read To Rover" program this month.

CH Linwood American Idol JH CGC TDI    
*that's Therapy Dog International




Bene decided Diva needed a "pinch hitter" just in case.....    so why not try the TDI Test herself?  Voila, two tests, two titles!
I am so proud of my girls.
CH Linwood Fringe Benefits SH BN CGC TDI

Sunday 22 January 2012

Hot off the Press! Phoenix earns new titles at BOTH ends of his name!

NEW CH  Linwood Resolute's New Beginning RN
(Am/Can CH Honeygait Surprise Addition x Am/Can CH Linwood Artwork Designed in B&W JH CGC)




Phoenix finishes in a MAJOR way - Owner handled by Beckie Lloyd!

Profile of the Winners

Award of Excellence winner Marsh with Kaitlin - outside Eukanuba 2011

Marsh at Eukanuba 2011

GCH/Can CH Linwood Arts & Science JH CGC


Marsh and Kaitlyn win a HUGE Award of Excellence at 2012 Eukanuba Championship in Florida!  Congratulations to this dynamic duo. 

New Champion BENE!!

CH Linwood Fringe Benefits SH BN CGC

Kaitlin & Bene in the Group Ring