Fini

Fini's Accomplishments

Ok, Fini is not a Golden.....but this is his story:

Fini was bought as a pet for my brother from Rich and Sandy Rohrbacher of Rysan Welsh Springers when he was about 4 months old. I started doing obedience with him when Classic (my first Golden) was retired due to illness. He earned his CD in 3 straight shows and hit the breed ring when he turned into quite a lovely dog. He earned his first 3 point major by going Best of Winners with me at the other end of the lead. He finished his Championship (after taking time to grow up) with Sandy handling, earning 3 more majors (3-5-4) in two weekends. Fini then earned his CDX, finishing it up on the same day that he took Best of Breed honors at the same show. He earned placements on all of his legs towards his CDX which earned him honors as the #2 Welsh Springer Spaniel in the US in Delaney points (based on the number of dogs - all breeds - beaten in competition) - #1 that year being the only OTCh (Obedience Trial Champion) WSS in the breed! He was then retired as he was not very fond of the ring - either breed or obedience. He helped raise my first litter of Golden puppies and he died of lymphoma on Sept 22, 2000 at the age of 11.5 years. Watch for show photos soon!