Red Spruce Retriever

08/23/2024

Red Spruce’s BOWhunter Fred Bear

Enjoyed 3 weeks of board & training at our home. We worked on retrieving, steadiness and focus. He got introduced to gun shots and got the basics down to get handled in the field. He looks like a grown boy, but is only 9 months of age.
Soon the hunting season will open and he will gain more experience in real life upland and waterfowl hunting with his owner. 🖤
Cannot wait to see what this hunting season brings for this guy! 🦆🪿🐦

08/20/2024

DAY TEN ❤️‍🩹

And feels like an eternity.

Aspen’s paw cuts are finally closing up and I got hopes to start training her again soon. It has been absolutely torture for Aspen not to do retrieves!
Finish line 🏁 🧡

08/19/2024

🌞 BARRETT 🌾

08/17/2024

BOW 🏹
Working on his retrieving skills.
He is 9 months old, hard working, has a great nose, doesn’t give up and would go through 🔥 to get to his bumper!
And let me tell you; you don’t want to be in his way when he comes thundering towards his dummy! 😆

08/11/2024

BRUCE 💛

Such a handsome boy! He reminds me so much of his dad! Sweet and gentle guy and a mirrored image of Barrett, too! (Only in a lighter coat) 💛💛💛

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08/11/2024

FAMILY PORTRAIT 2.0

Left to right:
🖤Bow
🧡Barrett
🤎Emmett
🖤Sable
🧡Aspen
💛Bruce

Hard to believe these two big boys (Bow & Bruce) came out of our little Sable! 🖤

08/08/2024

BOW is working hard these days. 🖤

I see so much of both his parents in him!
He is a goofy and sensitive boy with lots of drive, hard-working and all he wants is to please you!
The full package with a shiny black coat 🔥

07/19/2024

FAMILY PORTRAIT

As always I love taking some family pictures 🥰
Mom (Sable) - Pup (Bruce) - Dad (Barrett)

You wonder how Bruce is this light? Yellow tones vary from light yellow to dark yellow (fox-red)
Sables dad is actually Bruce’s color. So he got his beautiful coat probably from grandpa 💛

07/18/2024

BRUCE 💛

We are so excited to have another of our 2023 litter pups stay with us for a couple of days!
Bruce is 9 months old and a very sweet and handsome boy; exactly how I remember him back when he was just a baby!

Bruce will get taught some leash manners during his stay. First day has been great, smart boy catching on quickly!

07/17/2024

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07/14/2024

🔥 Barrett is available for STUD SERVICES 🔥

He is a strong dark yellow (fox-red) male, a gentle giant, powerful, and absolutely stunning to look at. He has incredible focus at work and excellent marking abilities in the field with a high drive and engagement.
At home, he is a big teddy bear and loves to snuggle.

He is clear of genetic faults, cleared for advanced cardiac, eyes, hips, and elbows, and does not carry the dilute gene. We only consider CKC-registered females clear of brucellosis. Dilutes are not considered for breeding. Please get in touch with us for further information.
We are located in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
[email protected] or call Ann 902-877-4825

07/08/2024

RED SPRUCE’S LEGENDARY SAXTON POPE - LEROY

Is some proud of his ribbon! Way to go! 🧡

07/07/2024

WAY TO GO RED SPRUCE’S CALAMITY JANE - VIOLET 🖤

07/07/2024

3 GENERATIONS

Very special moment taking a 3 generation photo of Sable’s mom Midge owned by Kelly from and Sable’s pup Violet owned by .
I was so excited to see two of our Red Spruce Puppies compete and pass in their first Junior Hunt tests.
Huge congratulations to 🧡 and 🖤

07/07/2024

We had a great weekend at the Sunpoke Hunting Retriever Club . Thanks for the judges and everyone else who made this well organized test possible.
We’ve got to catch up with lots of great folk and met a bunch of lovely new people!

Sable ran two Senior hunt tests. She was a big team player and did excellent. Today she failed the water blind due to some whistle refusal.

Aspen came for the ride and impressed with a great first try at her senior hunt test. She was steady at the honor, nailed the land blind, passed the double with ease and had fun at the upland hunt. But also failed the water blind.

Regardless, I’m super proud of both! They’ve been absolutely great this weekend and we know what to work on 💪🏼

07/02/2024

GOOOOOOD MORNING 🌅

06/15/2024

LEROY! 7 months old Barrett X Sable pup passed his first attempt on his working certificate test.
Super proud of who put the work in and got it done. Can not wait to see where these two are heading! Congratulations!

06/15/2024

SAYURDAY MOOD

Don’t you love watching your pups sleep? Yesterday was a gorgeous day and our pups “pass out” on our lawn all the time. They seem to be sleeping so deep and peaceful- it’s impossible not to take a sneaky picture.
Barrett is our 88 pounds big baby and the cutest sleeper! Today is a grey, rainy and foggy day. STAY COZY!

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06/12/2024

Nothing prettier than a shiny coat of a black lab in the morning sun 🖤🌞

Last picture 🤪

06/02/2024

We had a great weekend at the PEI hunting retriever club.
Thanks for everyone who made this event possible. Judges, throwers and hosts Barb and Walter Vessey.
We have learned a lot as usual. And I’m super proud to announce that Barrett got his Senior Hunter Title.

05/30/2024

🔥 THAT LOOK 🔥

Hello handsome boy!

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05/25/2024

TRAIL SESSION

💛 ASPEN (1 year old) &
🖤 BOW (7 months old - SABLExBARRETT pup)

Public trails are getting busier 🚴🚴🏽‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏽‍♀️
GET OUT THERE and expose your pups to it!

If you’re interested in a private lesson to work and reactivity in public spaces reach out over our website
www.redspruceretriever.com/training

05/20/2024

RIDING SHOTGUN

We got the opportunity to try out our first field trial today because of a last minute cancellation at our club.

Aspen has not run a lot of doubles yet, nor’ distances like she ran today, but we took this opportunity to check out what field trials are all about.

Aspen impressed with steadiness on the line and excellent marking. Pinned down the first two birds without hesitation. She didn’t nail the last memory bird, but I could have lined her up a bit better, too. Regardless I’m super proud of her!

Long story short, my little girl shown me her real strong side today and I’m excited to work towards her next Junior field trial. 🔥

05/19/2024

We went 6/7 plus one title this weekend!
Super proud of my pack 🔥
3 JH passes and first title for Aspen 💛
TWO SH passes for Barrett 🧡
FIRST SH pass for Sable 🖤

05/05/2024

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Morning run with this firecracker 🔥

05/04/2024

REGISTER NOW

Our outdoor group obedience classes are starting soon.

Check out our website for availability and sign up via our contact form on www.redspruceretriever.com/group-class

05/02/2024

CHOCOLATE DIP 💦

Emmett loves his swims 🤎

04/27/2024

FAMILY PORTRAIT 📸
Do you see the resemblance?
🖤Mom - 🧡Dad - 🖤Son

04/25/2024

MORNING SUN 🌞

Last day with Maggie, so we had to take a picture!
Left to right;
🖤 Bow (Sable&Barrett pup)
🧡 Maggie
🖤 Sable
🧡 Barrett
🤎 Emmett
🧡 Aspen

04/24/2024

GROUP CLASSES AVAILABLE

Our classes are getting booked up quickly. GET YOUR SPOT NOW!

Come and join our outdoor classes! ☀️

www.redspruceretriever.com/group-class

• loose leash work ✅
• steadiness ✅
• recall ✅
• working through distractions ✅
• socializing ✅

If you prefer private lessons let’s connect! Send me a message to [email protected]

We offer group obedience classes from May to October. Our classes are held in the open field with lots of room for small groups of 3-5 participants.Our obedience training focuses on leash work, sitting, steadiness, and recall with distractions to get you and your four-legged friend started on the ri...