Visit for a moment with Laura's and Don's personal dogs...

 

"Family"

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"Golden Family"

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"Goldens at Lake Erie"

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"Desi"

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"Quest"

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"Journey"

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"Trot"

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"BeeGee"

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"Mandy "

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"Trip"

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"Stepper"

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My soul mate KC's Mystic Fortune of Barty "Fame" was an exceptional dog - truly amazing and talented in both field and obedience. He was purchased from the KC Kennel in Austin and his ancestors go back to the Holway Kennel (June Atkinson) in England who developed the field Golden as we know it today in the United States. In order to closely replicate the immense desire, biddability, and sheer joy in Fame, I thought "why not go back to the source?" So, I established a relationship with Mrs. Atkinson and she agreed to sell me a puppy. "Quest," Featherquest Jade was the first dog we imported from England; so we went on a "quest" for an exceptional Golden Retriever. "Journey," Featherquest Journey ByDesign was our second import; so we took a "journey" across the ocean for a puppy. "Desi," Holway Destinee ByDesign was our third import from England; hence, we found our "destiny" in our search for an impeccable Golden Retriever. ByDesign is our official kennel name.

Even though we both started competition obedience with Dobermans, Don and I have been Golden Retriever enthusiasts for a long time - some 20 years or more. When we decided to purchase a Labrador Retriever, the names were inevitable: ByDesign's Side Trip a/k/a "Trip" and ByDesign's Side Step a/k/a "Stepper."

Don has recently retired BeeGee, Promises' Back to the Beginning UD after achieving his Utility Dog title. BeeGee was a Top Twenty Doberman Club of America finalist. Don is now campaigning another Doberman, Wisler's Cash on Demand CD "Mandy." Mandy is currently ranked 8th in the Doberman Club of America's Top Twenty.