Ruger

 

 Best In Show OH Silver Grand Champion NSDTR-USA CH DoChara’s Son of a Gun CD RN JH WC VC  (6/25/2014)

Ruger is the quintessential Toller! A good looking boy with all of the markings that are sought in Toller’s. He has a fun and quirky side with a tremendous sense of humor. I often say that if is Trapper is the professor then Ruger is the frat boy. In other words the life of the party, so much so that is nickname is the clown.

Around the house Ruger is energetic and always looking to play, but he also has and displays the off switch that Tollers are known for. He loves other animals and is welcoming and great with puppies and other dogs. He even has his own cat named Bacall that he loves to death and checks on often. The other thing Ruger loves is  anything with wheels especially skateboards, and is learning to ride his own longboard. Ruger is entertaining and is always the life of the party and a pleasure to be around and live with.

He is a biddable boy and excels with repetition in training. If you throw him some fun bumpers in between marks while field training he will work with you until you’re ready to go home. Ruger has his Working Certificate and is working on his Senior Hunter. He also has a CD ( obedience ),  RN (Rally Novice), JH (Junior Hunter), VC (Versatility Certificate), a Rusty Jones recipient and has the NSDTR Hot Dog Award.

In the field he is an energetic boy who loves the hunt. Whether it be upland, sitting a duck blind or laying in a lay-out blind with me waiting for geese to come in,  he is up for it all, so much so that anytime you come close to a field that looks haunt-able, he will start to whine anticipating a hunt.  He marks above average on both waterfowl and upland. He loves to track wounded birds and is capable of being steady when the hunt requires it.

A AKC Silver Grand Champion and a NSDTR USA Club Champion lead off his name but aren’t the only accomplishments in the show ring.  He has 3 OH Best in shows, multiple Best of Breeds,  multiple Group placements and was the #1  Toller in the country in 2017 & 2018 NOHS.  Ruger is a flashy boy who loves to show and his playful side comes out in the ring. He will  often  entertain the judge with a kiss or two upon examination and isn’t afraid to show Wendy some love on the down and back.  He has all the markings, flash and expression that you want to see in a Toller.  He is well balanced with a level and straight top line and has beautiful movement.  Ruger is a pleasure to watch in the show ring and it’s no surprise that he has done so well in the ring.

 

Accomplishments:

CD – Companion Dog, Obedience Title

RN-  Rally Novice Title

JH – Junior Hunter Title

CGC- Canine Good Citizen Title

WC – Working Certificate Field Title

VC –  Versatility Certificate Title

Rusty Jones Recipient

19 NSDTR National Specialty AOM

17 #1 Toller In the United States NOHS

18  #1 Toller in the United States NOHS

3 Best in Shows  OH

Multiple Best of Breed

Multiple Group Placements