( sire: Whycarlen Amazon  x  dam: Corngolds Candy)

(1995 - 2003)

Forrest just loved to please and rarely had to be shown an exercise twice and like all true Golden Retrievers loved to retrieve anything. I was interested in Obedience and joined the Gepps Cross Dog Training Centre and during our time there at the Club Annual Awards won the Best Handler Award, The Perpetual Trophy and The Toby Award.

In September 1997 Forrest and I began trialing for his Novice Title and in no time at all Forrest had his Novice 'CD' title next came his 'CDX' title and an Agility 'AD' title as well! Forrest placed nearly every time he passed in the Obedience ring and ended his career on a high at the Dover Garden K & O Club trial winning the Highest Scoring Dog In Trial, Highest Scoring Golden Retriever and a First Place from the Open Class, the judge was Mr D Rumble. 

His time in Agility he really enjoyed as well and took no time at all to learn this sport, along the way winning a team trophy (the other members of his team were Shelties) and he also gained one leg of his ADX title.

Sadly my Forrest was diagnosed with heart disease and spent his last years by my side. Forrest lost his battle in June 2003 which was a devastating loss. He was only 8yrs old. I will never forget my special boy and he will always be in my heart and never forgotten.......my best mate forever!! 

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; you hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

COPPER CD FD

(1997 - 2007)

"Copper" was a gift from my Mum for my Birthday, I wanted an Australian Kelpie.

Copper grew up thinking he was a Golden Retriever and we never had the heart to tell him he wasn't!  He was such a laid back boy that we strolled through our Obedience work and when we finally decided to enter a trial we got our "CD" title, Copper was 5yrs old (we were in no hurry). Copper and I had a great time doing Flyball, probably the only time Copper showed real enthusiasm about anything! The first thing he did was christen the Flyball box........(by lifting his leg on it!) A bit embarrassing but when we got over that he did well gaining his FD title at the Adelaide Royal Show.

Copper was a great "teacher" to our golden pups and mates with all our Goldies, he had the perfect temperament and was always friendly with everyone he met. Always ready for a game or just sitting quietly beside you knowing instinctively what mood you were in. 

He was the best!

Copper was my best friend and so loyal

Very Spoiled and Very Loved  and will be Greatly Missed by Emma-Lee

and all at Brackendell

BELLA CD

(1997 - 2007)

(Sire: Mercian Sir Murdoch  x  dam: Ahdor Song O Australia )

Holly was the first female dog I had owned and was only shown a few times which she won a 19pt Challenge and a few R/U BOB's but she did not enjoy the show ring so I thought we would have a go in Obedience. Holly enjoyed this a bit more and gained her CD title.

Holly has a very soft gentle temperament and always loved to accompany me on Nursing Home visits and going to the Pet Expo each year where she could be the centre of attention with lots of people cuddling and patting her. 

She produced for me my first litter and had five puppies with two of them gaining titles, they are :

Aust Grand Ch Brackendell River Song ET

Brackendell Idaho Sunset CD ET

and a grandmother to in all breed and specialty class in group/in show winning grandchildren including  Brackendell River Melody & Brackendell Happy Chance who are well on their way toward their Champion titles.  Holly is now living in luxurious retirement and is a loved and treasured family member of Deb Kelly and family.  Holly now over 10 years old is still looking great.  She loves visiting Once Upon A Pet with her best mate Matt on Saturdays, where she spends the day have cuddles and pats while Matt works.

Golden Retriever Club of SA Championship Restricted Obedience Trial 2002. Holly (left) 2nd place in the Novice bitch class.  Ollie and Tony (centre) winning 1st place in the Novice dog class.