Phoebe is the foundation of my breeding program, here at Sheffield Goldens... and, of course, she is the light of our lives. She was bred by Helen Dorrance of Ducat Goldens, who, 7 short years ago, made me "an offer I couldn't refuse", and without whose help and support, I could never have accomplished all that I have.  Phoebe is a daughter of  Tristan (Ch. Asterling Go Getm Gangbuster SDHF, OS) and Bebe (Ducat Lobi Tatum's Hot Shot) and I feel she possesses the best attributes of both her dad and mom.
 

Phoebe began both her show and field careers while still a puppy, taking her first point at 6 months, her first time in the breed ring. Now, at just over 7 yrs. of age, she has accomplished more than most dogs do in a lifetime.  Phoebe finished her championship and had attained her JH & WC by age 2. After a break to whelp her only litter, she began training for both her CD and SH under the loving and capable guidance of her trainer & handler, Roger Thurman. In the spring of  '97, she finished not only her CD & SH, but also her CDX, which qualified her as a VCX. Phoebe possesses keen intelligence, stability, an incredible biddability and desire to please which has made training her a pleasure for both myself and Roger. Phoebe has proven herself in many fields of endeavor, including the whelping box. While she only had 1 litter, the accomplishments of her kids have made us all proud. 
 

Her daughter, Rumour (CH Sheffield-Ducat's Suspicion, JH) finished her championship by 13 months and by the age of  2 had accrued 22 1/2 SDHF points, taking multiple Group 1^sts by 18 months of age. Roo is now achieving success in both the field and obedience areas, also. Her son, Strider (BISS CH Sheffield-Ducat's Spellbound SDHF) finished his championship by 14 months and achieved SDHF status by 27 months, reaching the ranking of #4 Golden in the spring of '96. In very limited showing as a special, he made the GRReview Top 20 for the past 2 years. 
 

Another littermate, Rainey (Ducat-Sheffield's NXNW), made the final cut of 8 at the 1996 GRCA National Specialty and is being shown toward her championship this spring. While her kids have been successful, the most rewarding fact has been that they inherited the same gentle, intelligent, confident and willing temperament their mom possesses. None shows any form of aggression... either to people or other dogs.
 

Phoebe now enjoys life in her rightful place as my foundation bitch. She enjoys playing with her kids and grand kids and who knows? She may decide that 5 titles aren't enough! But, if not... she will still grace our home as the reigning queen, here at Sheffield Goldens, and she will always be #1 in our hearts.
 
 

Phoebe getting her WC with Barbara

Phoebe taking her 2nd major at 18mos

Phoebe (right, age 5) with her daddy, Tristan (age 11)

The Sheffield Bitches  (Roo, Barbara, & Phoebe)

CH Ducat's Fortune In Gold CDX,SH,WC,VCX "Phoebe"

Phoebe and The Hitchcock Litter

Miss "P" when she was a baby

Strider (left) with his mommy, Phoebe (right)

No joy compares to that of having a good roll.