"Roo" is a sound young bitch with a beautifully sculptured head and deep brown eyes. Her pigment is excellent. She also has full definition and a perfect scissors bite. Her face and expression are beautiful and have been commented on by many judges. Her other outstanding features are her long, arched neck & neck-fit, with well laid-back shoulders and her beautiful outline. "Roo" has a lovely front with moderate forechest and straight front legs, with small, tight feet. She has good length and return of upper arm, a solid topline, long ribcage and short loin. She also has very nice depth of body and ribspring. Her tailset and carriage are correct. "Roo's" coat is what I'd call a light medium color, with profuse cream-colored feathering. In coat, her tail hangs 14" and her pants cover her hocks.  "Roo's" movement is smooth and balanced with good side-gait, her down and back are clean and she converges. She shows with the flash and enthusiasm of all her littermates, thanks to her mom and dad. Her temperament is wonderful. She is neither dog, food, or toy aggressive.  A smart bitch, full of flash and drive, she's a bit more than is good for her! At home she's, well... a golden retriever, as warm and cuddly as they all are. As you can probably tell, "Roo" is my favorite dog. She was my red-collared girl, and stole my heart from the minute she was born. 
 

"Roo" began her field career rather unexpectedly at 10 weeks, when she slipped her lead and flew into the water (for the first time) after a bumper I was throwing for a dog in our training group. We all stood watching as she swam 20 yds to retrieve the mark! (after which she received an ovation). "Roo" is trained through Juniors and and has begun her Senior training.