Aurum’s Benden Skywalker TD     (major ptd)

“Luke"


                  CH. Wingwatcher Reddi to Rally CDX WC OS
SIRE:  CH. Elysian Sky Hi Dubl Exposure UDT MH ** WCX VCX OS   "Expo"
                  CH.  Beaulieu's Akacia O'Darnley UDTX JH WCX OD

              Luke's Full Pedigree

                  Am/Can CH. Kiros Westbournes Red Robin SDHF OS
DAM:  Timberlines Aurum Summer        "Summer"
                  Timberline Hard Candy Xmas

               

Owners:     Judith Haithcoat and Sharon Bolton
Born:          
 September 13, 1992
DIED:              February 5, 2005  (14 yrs 5 months)       CAUSE oR DEATH:   hemangiosarcoma
Height:
       23 inches                     Weight:  85 lbs.             
Color:
        medium gold
Hips:
  Good,  OFA  GR-46357G24M        PennHIP   0.42/0.46, no DJD
Elbows:
     Clear at 10.5 yrs age (3/6/2003), OFA GR-EL7277M125-PI
Eyes:
Clear at 10.5 yrs age (3/6/2003), CERF GR-12082/125-2003 
Heart:
         SAS Clear, 4/2003

Click below to confirm Luke's health certifications in the listed databases,
or to view copies of reports/certifications:

                 OFA               PennHIP           

Luke's Talented Littermates:
    
        U-OCH OTCH Aurum's Vintage Vixen UDX TDX SH NA NAJ WCX VCX OD   "Sierra"
                                   (ptd; multi UKC & AKC HIT and HC; Puperoni Regional Utility winner)
    

        U-CDX Aurum's Vintage Dubl Trouble UDX TDX JH WC  (Dog World Award)       "Jasper"

         

Luke was a solidly-built dog, moderate in height, well-angulated and well-balanced, with substantial bone and coat. Although peppered with white at 10.5 yrs of age in the photos below, in his youth Luke's coat was a rich golden blonde color. Luke's movement was effortless, yet strong and powerful. He had excellent reach and a ground-sweeping stride, and reproduced this in his offspring. Luke's head was broad with a gentle kindly expression. He had full dentition.

As lovely as he was physically, we consider Luke's most outstanding attribute to have been his flawless "Golden" temperament. Friendly, out-going but non-aggressive, wanting more than anything in the world to be with people. Luke was trustworthy with cats, puppies and young children. In his limited breedings, Luke reproduced his temperament in his offspring. At least one worked regularly as a therapy dog, visiting nursing homes, and working with autistic children.

Luke earned a Tracking Dog title. He was trained in obedience through Open, but was never shown (other than one match where he won Novice B). The first time Luke was ever shown in conformation, he won a Specialty 3-point major. In limited showing, Luke accumulated 5 championship points, including the one major and a Best of Breed win over specials.

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