Gus
Sky-Lab Argus of Belvedere *** OS
Eng. FT CH. Holway Westhyde Zeus
SIRE: AFC Holway Barty OS "Barty"
Eng. FT CH/ Holway Flush of Yeo
Dual CH - AFC Tigathoe's Funky Farquar OS
DAM: Sky-Lab Gandy Dancer WCX OD
"Andy"
AFC Bonnie BElle of Hunt Trails OD FDHF
Owner:
Mercedes Hitchcock
DATE OF BIRTH: August 4, 1977
DATE of DEATH: September 25, 1992 (15 yrs 1
month)
CAUSE of DEATH: old age
Hips:
Normal, OFA
GR-8792
Eyes: Clear at 14 yrs age,
CERF GR-1319/91-168
Heart:
Clear by general practitioner exams, no murmurs ever detected
Click here to confirm Gus' health certifications in the listed databases: OFA
Gus' Titled Full Siblings: |
Some of Gus' Titled Offspring: Over The Limit *** OD (Derby
list) |
Gus was an excellent marking dog with intensity, style, speed, intelligence, and extreme birdiness. He earned 8 Derby points, and ran five Qualifying stakes, earning 3 placements and a JAM. Gus had placements in both Amateur and Open all age stakes. Gus was known for his stylish water entry, and his ability to produce it in his offspring!
Gus was a sound, well-built dog with moderate size and coat. In hard working condition, he weighed in at 58 lb. Marcia Schlehr critiqued Gus when he was 11 years of age: "Somewhat smaller dog, very well made, well put together, very clean outline. Good angulation front & rear. Sound true moving dog. Good ribspring, good length of rib cage, short strong loin. Coat short, good firm texture, wavy, good gold color. Attractive head, well shaped, good skull, stop, & muzzle."
Those who knew Gus described him:
Gus lived to 15 years, one months age, and was sound and active up until the time of his death,. He died of natural causes ("old age"). He has reproduced his sound health and longevity in his offspring (not to mention his spectacular water entry)!
Gus (left) with sister Sky-Lab Belvedere's Baby Doll *** OD |