In addition to training, Heart and Soul Retrievers has a successful breeding program. Our dogs have gone on to title in all levels of hunt tests and to become successful field trial competitors. This page is a tribute to the dogs who are or have been special companions over the years.
Christian’s daughter Halo is turning into wonderful companion and a strong competitor. She earned her Master Hunter title in 2019 and is Qualified All Age.
Willcare Heart of Gold SH – “Angel”
Angel is a true companion dog. Of my personal dogs she is the most dedicated and in tune with me. She is a joy to have around. She has also proven to turn it on in the field. Never failing a hun test she has passed 5 junior tests and 5 senior tests.
Angel
Gone but not Forgotten
Heart and Soul’s Statement of Faith QA2 – “Christian” – 2010 – 2023
Christian – Heart and Soul’s Statement of Faith
Christian was Faith’s daughter. She was ranked as the #5 female Derby Dog for 2012, and the #2 among yellow females! She ran 11 Derbys. She was also Qualified All Age. Christian is CNM and EIC clear by parentage, has excellent hips and normal elbows as well as annual eye clearances. Click here for Christian’s pedigree
We never thought Betsy could be replaced… but Faith was definitely her mother’s daughter. She had the same marking ability, sensibility and intelligence. She was an endearing animal to be around. Faith won the Colonial Retriever Club’s Qualifying Stake in the fall of 2008 and became Qualified All Age at two and a half. Faith then ran the Colonial Retriever Club’s Qualifying Stake in the spring of 2009 and won.
Heart and Soul’s Manna from Heaven QA2 MH – “Moses” 2006 – 2018
Moses had more than enough drive and desire of his own, and also inherited his mother Betsy ’s marking ability. He was such a pleasure to train because all he wanted to do was please you. At the age of two he received his Master Hunter title, by qualifying five out of six. He was a true athlete. Like his mother and sister he won 2 Qualifying Stakes and received the QA2 title.
Moses at age 10
Naiad’s Wiser Streak MH QA2 – “Betsy” – 1999-2012
Betsy was an excellent marker, intelligent and reliable and a pleasure to be around. Betsy was a MH by age 3 and then went on to become Qualified All Age. In four qualifying starts, she had two first placements and two Jams.
We said goodbye to Hershey in the spring of 2014. She was a real character! She was always so much fun to train because of her antics. She was full of drive and desire with an excellent marking ability. She was also a true companion and will be missed.
Saltmarsh Black Angus MH – “Gus” – 1990 – 2003
Gus – the dog that started it all
Gus was an amazing marking dog, very intelligent and always eager to learn and play the game. He was the reason for Lois’ involvement in dog training. There will always be a special place in our hearts for him and he is missed immensely. Gus received his Master Hunter title before the age of three and was an amazing marking dog.
We said goodbye to Hershey in the spring of 2014. She was a real character! She was always so much fun to train because of her antics. She was full of drive and desire with an excellent marking ability. She was also a true companion and will be missed.