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(Am CH Amigold On A Wing N A Prayer CD MH WCX DDHF OS *** x Amigold Dukes Takem JH WC)
Born Dec 7, 2006
full pedigree on k9data
OFA Health Clearance link http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1351681#animal

"LIKAH"

News:  Likah earns 2 First Place ribbons in agility at the GRCA National - Novice Preferred 16`JWW & Standard!

Likah earns her Canadian Champion Tracker title on June 18, 2011 with two back to back UTDX passes


- WCX title on July 9, 2011 & AGN title on July 31, 2011

Likah earns the GRCAB Novice Agility Dog of the year award for 2009!


Bred by: George Billings & Terry Thornton
Owned and loved by Barb Loree, co-owned by Cathie Hay & Kathy Miner

Likah raised 11 puppies in the fall of 2010 then 10 puppies in spring 2012 and the pups are proving to be wonderful family companions and serious competitors in the field and other venues.  Visit the Firefighter Litter & Brewster Litter pages!

Likah is an easy keeper with great work ethic and tons of play drive.  She earned her Am WC (Working Certificate) at 9 months of age, then quickly followed suit with her Can & Am Junior Hunter titles.  In the spring of 2009, Likah earned her Rally Novice & Advanced titles in 2 weekends with 2 high in class and two 2nd in class  Then she qualified her for her GRCC Verstatility Certificate at two years of age!  At the Golden Retreiver National in July 09 she earned her WCI (Working Certificate Intermediate) on first attempt and also entered her first agility trial and won both High In Trials from the Novice Class then went on to earn her first agility title!  She earned her TD (Tracking Dog) at 1 year of age then in the spring of 2010 eared her Can TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) then the following week, her UTD (Urban Tracking Dog) on first attempt.  In June 2011 she earned her UTDX (Urban Tracking Dog Excellent) title which qualifed her to be the 19th dog in Canada to earn the Can Champion Tracker title.  She even passed another UTDX on the second day of the trial.  She attended the GRCA National in TX in the fall of 2013 and earned two 1st place ribbons in Novice Agility Standard and JWW plus her GRCA WCX title. 

Clearances:  Hips OFA Good, Elbows OFA Normal, CERF eyes cleared in September 2013, heart board-certified cleared in May 08, Thyroid OFA normal Feb 09 and retested normal panel in Jan 12, Dec 13.

Likah is just shy of 22"at the whithers and 69 lbs.  She possesses a quick dry wavy coat that sheds dirt and burrs easily, ample undercoat and moderate feathering.   She has a very solid athletic build, powerful front and is light on her feet (jumps effortlessly).  Her expression is very pleasing with medium dark eyes that are very expressive.  Unfortunately at 8 weeks of age, she was attacked by another dog and her jaw was broken in two places plus it caused horner's syndrome on the left side of her face (nerve damage).  She has a scissors bite and full dentition on the right side but the left upper jaw is missing all the molars from the injury.  It is amazing to watch her carry a Canada Goose and it makes you realize how strong and resiliant she is.  The injury has never phased her, she has a very fast bird pick up in the field. 

Likah is a very eager and outgoing Golden with a strong desire to please, ton of play and prey drive and an endless sense of humor.  She was first hunting wild pheasants at 10 months of age and she hunted like a 5 yr old seasoned veteran.  Amazing nose and a beautiful natural quarterer, she doesn't miss a bird and has proven to be an outstanding upland companion hunter.  She also is a wonderful waterfowl hunter and can handle the Greater Canada Geese as well as diving for the odd duck that thinks of escaping. Likah possesses a wonderful Golden temperament, very loving, big cuddler, great with people, kids, exceptional puppy trainer and gets along with ALL other dogs and the odd cat.   We are honored to have her in our lives and she always plays and makes me laugh. 

Make sure to visit
Likah's Field Page, Likah's Tracking Page and Likah's Agility Page

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LIKAH'S FIELD PAGE               LIKAH'S TRACKING PAGE

The Golden Retriever: Primarily a Hunting Companion