Boomer
FTCH AFTCH FC AFC Cdn OTCH TNT’s Explosion, UD, WCX, OS OHF, FDHF US Amateur National Finalist

October 20, 1995 – May 24, 2010 age 15
Boomer will be remembered as one of the all time great Golden Retrievers whom made new history for the breed by earning field trial championship titles on both sides of the border. A fierce competitior amongst a world of Labrador Retrievers, Boomer held his own. When we went to line together to run a water blind, you always knew he would do his famous water launch and attack the blind with vigor.
Boomer also graced the world of competition obedience earning his UD title in Canada and the US with top scores reaching 199.5 He earned 25 OTCH points with little effort, but I had other dogs to train and trialing obedience and with working a full time job, I did not have the time to travel to chase down the OTCH title. Boomer loved other dogs, and his favorite thing on group stays was to swish his tail back and forth, and wink his eye at the dog next to him, hoping they would come over for a visit. Of course he worked the ladies extra hard, and only once did a cute little Labrador bitch fall for his advances.
Boomer’s favorite hobby in his spare time was swimming. He would swim over walking any chance he could get. If we were headed down a trail with the dogs, you could be sure that Boomer was swimming in the creek or river following us. He would play in the water, alternating his two front legs, making the water splash and bubble, and then he would bark at the bubbles and splashes and catch them in his mouth. If he wasn’t busy doing that, then he would be practicing his water launching techniques that he would show off at the field trials. He loved the water, and he created his own water fantasy world.
Boomer has a countless number of progency that are and will carry on his name for a long time to come. He has sired FTCH, AFTCH, MH, OTCH, 200 and MACH goldens. Boomer was a kind, sweet, loving, and affectionate dog. He adored all people and all dogs, and sometimes, the golden ladies he adored just a little to much! During all of his 15 years in our pack of dogs, there was never a day go by, or a new puppy arrive that didn’t understand immediately that Boomer was the Lion King of our household. I’m not sure how he accomplished this, as it was never by aggression, but he was always respected by all our dogs and ensured there was peace and harmony in the pack.
We just arrived home on Monday from a 2 week road trip thru Oregon and Spokane. Boomer of course was along for the trip. He enjoyed numerous walks thru-out the day and it wasn’t until we were headed for home, that he went off his food. Once we arrived home he simply said,I’m tired, it’s time for me to go. It is amazing how he waited until he was back home to let go. His 15 year old body carried him beautifully thru-out the years. Never a day lame, and rarely ever a trip to the vet. He was sound and healthy all his life. Seven months ago his pancreas acted up, and that caused diabetes.
Thank you to Boomer’s vet, Dr. Rick Douglas for caring and monitoring Boomer. He stabilized him so he could continue to enjoy his last 7 months of life. I want to thank Jim & Kathy Pickering for breeding this magnificent dog. I know we made you proud! And to Boomer, John and I miss you dearly.
You were the first dog we owned and trained together. You gave us so much enjoyment and success and we are forever grateful you were apart of our lives. We could of missed the pain, but we would of had to of missed the dance.
Love you always, John & Janice
Boomer’s Story
Boomer is 75lbs and 24″ high. Not only is he a very competitive field dog,he is also a very competitive obedience dog. It is not often that one sees a dog working in two separate activities at such an incredibly high standard. I feel it goes to show what a wonderful working attitude Boomer has.
He is extremely fast in the field and excels in the water. He enjoys practicing his water launching during his free time into our ponds!! Ice on the water is not a problem for Boomer.
Boomer’s offspring are highly sought after throughout Canada and the United States. He throws very talented dogs which include Master Hunters, successful Field trial dogs, and Multi High In Trial obedience dogs.
For info on upcoming Boomer puppies, or if you wish to use this wonderful dog at stud, please contact us. Read Boomer’s story as written for the GRCA Magazine 2006
Boomer’s Gallery
- Fun in the sun
- Boomer Water Launch
- Boomer doing Marks
- Boomer as a young dog
- Boomer Heeling
- Boomer
- Boomer National Trophies 2004
- Boomer with Duck ( 1 year old)
- Ready Set Go
- Boomer and Janice
- Boomers Ad
- Boomer at Hunt Work
Boomer’s Accomplishments
Boomer’s Pedigree
Parents | Grandparents | Great-Grandparents | Great-Great-Grandparents |
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Wraith’s Duncan MH***(OS) | NAFC-FC Topbrass Cotton ( OS/FDHF ) | AFC Holway Barty ( OS ) | Eng.FTCH Holway Westhyde Zeus |
Eng.FTCH Holway Flush of Yeo | |||
CH. Sunstream Gypsy of Topbrass | FC-AFC Tigathoe’s Kiowa II | ||
Am.Can.Ch. Topbrass Topeka of Sunstream (OD) CD.WC. | |||
Emberain Lady Nell CD*** ( OD ) | AFC Yankee’s Smoke’N Red Devil ( OS ) | FC-AFC Northbreak Kinike Sir Jim (OS/FDHF) | |
Yankee Fluff *** | |||
Splashdown Emberain Aubrey UD. MH *** | FC-AFC Tigathoe’s Kiowa II (OS/FDHF) | ||
Spindrif’s Mississippi Wind WC (OS) | |||
Mo’s Fartogo Speedy Peach JH***WCX | FC-AFC Windbreakers Mighty Mo ( OS/FDHF ) | AFC Yankee’s Smoke’N Red Devil (OS) | FC-AFC Northbreak Kiniki Sir Jim (OS/FDHF) |
Yankee Fluff *** | |||
FC Windbreaker Razzmatazz | FAC Holway Barty (OS) | ||
Nutmeg’s Harvest Gold Heather *** | |||
HR CH.Wasatch’s Desert Jasmine MH ( OD ) | FC-AFC Tangelo’s SideKick (OS/FDHF) | Sungold Sand Kicker *** | |
Troymar Shasta Spring WCX | |||
Windbreakers Desert Dust *** | AFC Yankee’s Smoke’N Red Devil (OS) | ||
FC Windbreakers Razzmatazz (OD) |