Charger

MACH 2 AGILGOLD’S TAKE THE CHARGE ADHF CCA

Whelped: December 13, 2002
Height 24.5” Weight 80 lbs

Charger is the first pup in the AgilGold line. I had no intention of keeping a male but Charger had other plans. At two weeks of age he sat up and had such a presence about him, I knew I was no longer taking a girl.

We went from Novice to Excellent in a relatively short amount of time, but the transition from one level to the next wasn’t smooth. My timing was too slow to accommodate his stride and speed. Charger averages 5.5 yds/sec on the jww courses. He truly does fit his call name.

September 2006 - We finally start clicking as a team, culminating with a 1st place finish at the GRCA Nationals and his MX MXJ titles.

2007- It's all coming together. We are q'ing at every trial, and the elusive double q's are starting to add up. Charger finished the year ranked #59 with 555 points and 11 double q's.

2008 - Today was our last trial of the year. What a great year we've had...and so much fun! Charger earned his MACH, became a "stud", and ran his fastest standard time yet - 41 seconds! (that's what happens when you run Charger while a female at home is in season!) He tries so hard and enjoys everything you ask him to do.

2009 - What a good year we had together! Charger finished the year with 713 points and 11 dq's... and he has his first litter on the way (yippee!!!).

While he "charges" on the agility course, Charger is the biggest softie, and will greet you with a smile that will truly melt your heart. Charger has also taken over Cassidy's role in our Dog Safety Seminars. Every May we visit local schools and teach school children how to safely interact with dogs. When I run into students during the summer months, the first question out of their mouths is, "How's Charger?"

January 5, 2010 - Charger's first litter is born, whelped by Argo Molega's Xcelerate Your Dream. Dyna and Charger's 10 pups have beautiful heads, solid toplines, lots of angulation, tons of bone and coat, and gorgeous pigment. Stacked pictures of the pups at 7 weeks can be viewed by following the link on the home page.

March 14, 2010 - Charger was 4 for 4 this weekend and earned the last dq's needed for MACH 2.

MACH 3 progress: 1178 pts / 2 DQ's

Charger's Accomplishments:

Top finishing Golden Retriever in 24" class, 2010 AKC Agility Championship ISC State Team Finalist, 2009 AKC Agility Championship 8th place / 24" division, 2009 ISC Tournament Master Agility Champion, August 2008

2007 - AKC Agility Top Dogs/Golden Retrievers, Ranked #59

GRCA Agility Dog Hall of Fame, Oct. 2007

Qualifying run, Excellent B Standard, GRCA Agility Nationals, 2006

Master Excellent Jumpers Title, July 2006

Master Agility Excellent title, May 2006

1st place, Excellent A JWW, GRCA Agility Nationals, Sept. 2005

Qualifyting run, Excellent B Standard, GRCA Agility Nationals, Sept. 2005

Certificate of Conformation Assessment, Sept. 2005

2010 AKC Nationals - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Click above for Video of Charger's runs

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Charger is available for stud to approved bitches as a multipurpose dog, blending the classic Golden Retriever working talent and style in a handsome, sound, conformation-quality package. Charger was awarded the Certificate of Conformation Assessment at the 2005 Golden Retriever Nationals. Charger is an athletic, well-muscled, balanced dog. He is tall in appearance; however, he is proportioned according to the standard. His topline is level and strong. He has a correct tail set and tail carriage. His neck is broad and in proportion to his length of back. He is somewhat narrow in the chest, but that has been an advantage in the agility ring. Charger has balanced angulation with excellent length of upper arm and good bend of stifle.

He has a classic Golden head with broad backskull, good breadth of muzzle, and correct stop. Ear set and size are excellent. He has very strong black pigment.

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Charger is a clean, strong mover. His gait has correct reach. He covers a lot of ground with a minimum of effort. Charger has the true golden temperament: easy going at home but high drive in competitions.

Please e-mail me with any questions regarding our stud service.

Note: As I do not show in the breed ring, please forgive the untrimmed appearance. I only do feet, ears, and tail!