CoolWater Chesapeakes

This week I received some lovely photos of "Noelle", Risk's sister. She's five months old in these photos. She's such a lovely puppy and I'm very pleased to share these photos of her.  She looks like such a happy soul.

Thank you everyone at "Longcove" for the lovely photos. I treasure them.

I'm sure some of you wondered what happened to "Noelle," "Risk's" sister. Well, here's a little update that I'm so very proud to share!!

"Noelle" went to live with the clan at Longcove Chesapeakes in Georgia. Longcove Chesapeakes has a wonderful long standing history with the breed dating back to the 1930's. I consider it a great honor and privilege that they wanted "Noelle" to be a part of their household. I really hope she does them proud!

Speaking of proud -- "Noelle" is off to a great start!! The weekend of March 14, 2009 "Noelle" earned her first tile -- her International Championship -- at the International Dog Show in GA.

The title was a wonderful accomplishment!!

To add to the joy, "Noelle" also took a puppy group 1st and two puppy group 3rds that weekend under 4 different judges!! She was the youngest puppy entered!!

WHOO HOO.. WAY TO GO "NOELLE" and LONGCOVE CHESAPEAKES!!!!

Here's a photo of "Noelle" and her wonderful accomplishment.

I'd also like to add that the judges gave "Noelle" some lovely written critiques. Here are just a few of the comments from the judges:

• Overall impression - nice promising; promising puppy; very typey puppy
• Coat - correct texture/length; excellent for age; excellent condition/texture
• Front Angulation - nice angles; good layback; strong, straight, good bone
• Back Angulation - nice angles; hocks well let down; well angled, hocks solid
• Movement - very nice overall; good reach; very clean coming & going 

Again, a HUGE Congratulations to the crew at Longcove -- I hope "Noelle" brings you many years of joy and I look forward to future updates on her progress.