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The retrievers of D-2 Kennels are some of the finest
you'll find in any hunting venue. We train, hunt and test our program daily,
making adjustments to benefit the program overall and it's individual
application. If you judge a training program by it's product; we invite you to
visit with our dogs as every season is history in the making.
Our Retrievers ♦ Our Students ♦ Grand Achievements
Our
Retrievers
GRHRCH UH Cropper's Lil Boss Zulu ("Zulu")
 A young dog whose already proving her talents and
skills afield, Zulu earned earned the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) title of
Hunting Retriever at 12 months of age in late Fall, 2005 and her HRCH title at
23 months of age in the Fall, 2006. In the Spring and Fall of 2008, Zulu earned
back-to-back passes in the HRC International Grand Hunts to attain her Grand
Hunting Retriever Champion (GRHRCH) title. She is a member of the elite HRC 1000
Point Club. Loaded with natural ability and delightful disposition, Zulu
continues the accelerated pace of her training with ease. She is now pursuing
her Master Hunter (MH) in the AKC area and will begin participating in other
retriever sporting events, such as the Super Retriever Series.
(Photo by Mark Atwater of Upclose Photos)
View Zulu's pedigree and images
GRHRCH UH Lucky's Magic Star ("Star")
 Star
is another great talent currently proving her skills and abilities in the
HRC and AKC hunt test arena. She currently serves as the Gueydan Duck
Festival's Top Opened/Finished Winner, taking the award in August, 2008.
Star has attained her GRHRCH and UH titles. She also has successfully
participated in the AKC Master Hunt venue and will continue to run to
attainment of the MH title. In the Spring of 2009, she was inducted as a
member of HRC's 1000 Point Club. Star
will continue to participate in special events and get wet in the Super Retriever Series in the future. (Photo by Mark Atwater of Upclose Photos)
View Star's pedigree and images
Cool Water Duck Surgeon T-Doc ("T-Doc")
 T-Doc
is an excellent illustration of the distinction and talent in pedigree. He's
fast, focused and showing talent well beyond what one would expect at his
age. His speed and style speak for themselves. He is an incredibly talented
marker and astute handling dog.
He'll be participating in the HRC's
Hunt Retriever Club and AKC Hunt Test events next season and join in other
retriever sporting events, such as: the Super Retriever Series and Gueydan
Duck Dog competition.
View T-Doc's pedigree and images
HRCH UH Pachanga Daphne Choc Thunder ("Jenga")
In memoriam
We lost our dear Jenga in 2008. This well-bred, top performing female labrador retriever represented the 2005 Gueydan Duck Festival Dog Trials as the overall winner of the event. She boasts Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) Hunting Retriever Championship and Upland Hunter titles.
Rest in peace, our wonderful friend and companion. You are loved and will live
in our hearts forever.
View Jenga's pedigree and images
HRCH UH Jobe's Speed Weapon ("Jobe")
In memoriam
 Jobe crossed to Rainbow Bridge in
March of 2011. Sporting a pedigree that read his talents, Jobe was a top notch companion - at home and afield. He
earned the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) Hunting Retriever Champion and
Upland Hunter. Jobe is also a member of the elite HRC 500 Points Club. He
was the type of dog that
was a privilege to own, train and handle.
View Jobe's pedigree and images
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Our Students
HRCH Gumbo Ya Ya Roux ("Gumbo")
 Gumbo is the progeny of our HRCH UH Pachanga Daphne Choc Thunder ("Jenga")
and GRHRHCH UH Dakota's Cajun Roux MH ("Roux")
who is owned by Jon Ferrick. Having earned his Hunting Retriever (HRCH) title, he
continues training towards a Grand Hunting Retriever (GRHRCH) and Master Hunter
titles. Gumbo also has done
well in AKC Hunt Test events, passing at both the Junior and Senior levels. A
very high drive and remarkable marking ability excels this powerful, fearless
retriever to success. His pedigree shows and tells.
We
believe this remarkable dog will be a true contender in fields as his talents
unfold. (Photo by Mark Atwater of Upclose Photos)
View Gumbo's pedigree and images
HRCH Annie's Wicked Witch ("Annie")
 Annie
is the sheer definition of speed and retrieving style. She's already begun
etching a name for herself afield by earning her Hunting Retriever Champion
title at a very young age. She's now entered her first hunting season and,
as expected, has shown to be all the talent any hunter could dream of.
Annie will continue to run the HRC and AKC hunt test venues and will
participate in other special events, such as the Super Retriever Series as
she matures into the role.
View Annie's pedigree and images
HRCH SF Kanati Teah Up In The Rain ("Teah")
 Teah's desire and drive are as masterful as one would hope in the
foundations of pedigree. She's an amazing talent in the field with strong
marking and handling skills - a true pleasure to watch and handle. She's calm
"at home" and "at the line" but charges hard on every release.
Teah is currently participating in both HRC and AKC Hunt Test venues and
will continue pursuing the titles of HRCH, UH, MH and GRHRCH.
View Teah's pedigree and images
HR Dude's Little Kix ("Kix")
 Fast drive and passionate desire is HR Dude's Lil Kix ("Kix"). She loves and
lives the game and is as natural a talent as pedigree can reflect. An
impeccable marker, this young retriever is showing us strenghts in abilility
that far exceed expectation.
Kix will enjoy hunting as he continues
pursuing additional titles in the fields of HRC and AKC.
View Kix's pedigree and images
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Buster
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Coco
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Cani
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Streak
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Ryder
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Gabby
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Marie
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Baylor
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Bailee
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Grand Achievements
We've been blessed with truly great retrievers at D-2
Kennels. Some of our dogs have attained International Grand Hunting Retriever
Champion (GRHRCH) titles while with D-2 Kennels. We feel these students deserve
special recognition for giving their all and managing to successfully complete
and the most renowned retriever sporting title that exists to date.
GRHRCH UH Cropper's
Lil Miss Dixie owned by
Geraldine Doucet
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GRHRCH UH Shambo's Pistol
Pete-Chavez owned by
Dr. Gerald G. Giesler
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PHOTO PENDING
GRHRCH Jim
(need photo and info)
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GRHRCH Slim Jim's
Mazzin' Mallilou owned by
Jonathan and Kristi Sherwin |
GRHRCH UH Cropper's Lil
Boss Zulu ("Zulu") owned by
Denise and Dale Johnson |
PHOTO PENDING
GRHRCH UH Lucky's
Magic Star
owned by
Keven Hester and
Denise Johnson
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We also are very proud of our students who are currently
working towards their GRHRCH titles who have passed recent Grand Hunts and are
now one pass away from their Grand Hunting Retriever Champion title.
HRCH Jezebel's Sassy Annie
owned by Cameron Sherwin |
HRCH Lucky's Magic Star
owned by Keven Hester
and Denise Johnson |
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