Tory
HR UH Justamere Aviator CD SH RAE CGC CC
Multi-talented Labrador
Tory was a multi-talented Labrador that earned titles and awards in several venues. For example:
Four-time recipient of the LRCGD’s Retriever Achiever award
Earned four Rally titles in 29 straight runs with a perfect score and several placements
He also earned Hunting Retriever AND Upland Hunter AND Senior Hunter titles
Conformation Certificate award recipient
Sire of Tater, a guide at Rocky Mountain Roosters
Clearances:
OFA Good (hips)
CERF (eyes)
CNM Clear (muscle myopathy)
EIC Clear (exercise-induced collapse)
Pedigree:
| HRCH Justamere Chocolate Chip CD TDX SH RAE CGC “Chip” |
Pasion’s Big Kahuna | Tank Marusich |
| Aspen Marusich | ||
| Pasion’s Liliokalani | Cox’s Snickers Bar | |
| Lady Trixie Larue | ||
| Knight’s Tail Dehlia JH “Dee” |
FC-AFC River Oaks Way-Da-Go Rocky | FC-AFC Canis Major’s River Bear |
| Timberlane Samantha | ||
| Knight’s Tail of Emily SH | AFC Westwind’s Shadow of Hope | |
| Erin’s Edge Hard Case |
Tory worked hard and played hard
At 5 months he thought pigeons were nice to retrieve, but not much more than a mouthful. Ducks are lots more fun!
He loved the water, especially when there was a high bank so he could make a big water entry. Here he found a shallow spot during a Junior water mark at Indian Meadows.
We had a surprise at one Junior test. The water portion was set up on a fast-moving creek and we’d only trained in ponds. The dogs had to swim across the 30-yard-wide creek and climb out the other side to retrieve their birds. Naturally many dogs were carried several yards downstream as they swam across, but not Tory. As a powerful dog with big feet, he motored there and back.
Tory earned his Junior Hunter (JH) title with judges complimenting him on his nice work. One of our training partners commented that he made the ground shake when he exploded from the line!
Continued training
In our quest for upper-level hunt test titles, Tory had to learn to handle. In addition to picking up birds he saw, he learned how to take directions to birds he didn’t see fall. This involved teaching him to run to a pile of bumpers on command. Then learning how to stop on a whistle and take a new direction.
Once he understood what I wanted, I could send him to a downed bird anywhere on land or water.
Here he is shown finishing his Senior Hunter title.
Tory also earned his Hunting Retriever title and two passes towards his Hunting Retriever Championship. I have no doubt he would have finished his HRCH, but he was sidelined by another health issue.
More than a field dog
As a multi-talented Labrador, he burned up the Rally ring – earning four titles with 29 passes in a row!
He earned his CD title in the obedience ring and passed the Canine Good Citizen test as a puppy.
Tory also attended the 2004 Labrador Retriever Club National Specialty where he earned a Conformation Certificate. Breeder-judge, Barbara Holl, said that he had a “good overall outline [with] lovely feet and bone.”
After a great weekend at the Denver Cluster shows in February 2006, Tory received:
- A qualifying score in Novice obedience to finish his CD title (just missing the ribbons by ½ point).
- Two qualifying scores in Rally Advanced to finish his RA title with a 2nd and a 4th place (winning a latte mug and a candleholder).
- Two qualifying scores in Rally Excellent toward his RE title.
- Two medals for finishing two titles.
Tory LOVED the Rally ring! Here he shows his happy face as he worked on a double qualifying score in Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent.
Photo by Carolyn Tremer.
Tory finished his REA title with 29 straight passes, winning several placements and earning a perfect 100 score along the way.
Shown finishing his title under judge JoAnna Yund in January 2007. Who knows just what Tory will tackle next!.
Multi-talented Labrador and wonderful companion
Casually surveying his kingdom, Tory loved climbing the 6-foot snow drift after our April blizzard. From there he could watch the other dogs to make sure they didn’t break any rules.
With his big, webbed feet and tons of desire, he was a great duck hunting companion.
We’re ready to go! Taking over co-pilot duties on one of our many adventures.
As a multi-talented Labrador he took on many roles, including a ghost, the tin man, Harry Potter, and Darth Vader. Check it out at Halloween Costumes.
You may also like a story about Tory and his sister, Arwen.
3/16/2003 – 11/5/2015
Tory, you may be gone from my SIGHT,
but you are NEVER gone from my HEART.
I miss you T!
