Show & Working Team
Kevlar
Slo. Champion Xanthos Bullet Proof JW SGWC
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Slo. Champion Xanthos Bullet Proof JW SGWC (Kevlar)
Kevlar was born on the 18th February 2015 and is the son of Grand Canadian Champion Feli Fey Flying Dutchman and Champion Xanthos Givenchy. He qualified for Crufts at his first show, and loved every minute of it.
His first three months in the ring have been memorable to say the least. He had some terrific wins going Best Puppy in Show at the Southern Golden Retriever Society Open Show at 8 months, then a few days later going Best Puppy in Show at United Retriever Club Show up against puppies of all the Retriever breeds.
The Championship Show judge David Coode's critique read: "The Golden Retriever Xanthos Bullet Proof could not be denied Best Puppy in Show, he is so sound on the move with super forward extension, a joy to watch. Here was just enough of everything, no coarseness, excellent head, gentle expression, well angulated forehand, sound hindquarters and very good coat."
Two weeks later Kevlar then went all the way up to Scotland to the Gundog Breeds of Scotland Championship show, winning both minor puppy and puppy, going Best Puppy in Breed and then going on to take Reserve Best Puppy in Show behind an 11 month old Welsh Springer Spaniel.
Junior Warrant in the bag at 10 months! All Kevlar's health clearances are excellent. Hips 3:4 total of 7, Elbows 0:0, current clear eye certificate including gonioscopy pass. He is extensively DNA tested clear for PRA 1 & 2, Ichthyosis Type 1&2, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and Muscular Dystrophy, and holds a clear heart certificate from cardiologist Mark Oakley.
In January 2017 before his second birthday, Kevlar takes his Show Gundog Working Certificate. The A panel field trial judge Phil Allen was very impressed: "that young dog of yours is very impressive, with more training you could trial him."
By the autumn of 2018 he already had two reserve CC's to his credit. In the summer of 2023, Kevlar takes his Champion title in three shows over one weekend whilst in Slovenia, returning home in September ready to get back to work picking up. Brains and beauty in one package.
