The dogs that we love, hunt and compete

BIS Am Can CH Sunrise Hearts Are Wild JH (Woody)

(CH Shannon’s Hearts Afire x Am Can CH Sunrise Lyrical Limerick CD JH)
OFA Excellent, OFA cardiac and thyroid clear, VwD clear, CERF
Breeder:  Lorie Crain, Sunrise GSPs

Woody winning Group 1
handled by Danik Dancause CPH

Best  Veteran in Show at age 7
Owner/Handler Sherry Thrall

Woody
handled by Patty Crowley

What a wild ride it has been with our Woody.  He is an excellent close ranging personal gundog, who’s brought home the birds successfully every grouse season for 9 years.  Combining intense desire with a staunch point and dependable retrieve, Woody has fulfilled our dreams for a dependable hunting companion who is a treasured member of our household.

 Woody was an excellent “showman” during his show career.  He was Best Puppy In Match on his first day in the ring at three months.  Woody has had an astonishing show career in both the US and Canada including multiple Best Puppy awards, championships, breed wins, group placements and ultimately a CKC Best in Show and AKC Best Veteran in Show.  While we have owned, trained and hunted shorthairs for years, Woody was our first experience in the show dog world.  Thanks to all of you who have supported us and cheered him on over the years!

Specialed in Canada on a limited basis, Woody  was number three GSP in 2000 and number two GSP in 2001 while successfully hunting each fall season in Vermont for grouse and woodcock. 

Am Can CH Shannon’s HHH Decidedly Wild JH (Nola)

(CH Ruann’s Batteries Not Required JH x CH. Sunrise N Shannon’s Decidedly SH )

Health Clearances:  OFA Good, OFA cardiac clear,
OFA Thyroid Normal, CERF, VWD clear, CD normal

Breeder: Patty Crowley,  Shannon Kennels

Professional Handler:  Patty Crowley

Nola started her AKC show career by winning Best Puppy in Sweepstakes from the 6-9 months class.  She finished easily in Canada with 5 Puppy Sporting Group Wins and a Group 4^th over specials, from the classes, owner handled.  Nola finished her AKC championship with her breeder, professional handler Patty Crowley.

Nola took on the role of motherhood in April 2006 producing the "pasta puppy" litter with CH Honey Run's Shifting Gears SH.  She will be bred her 2nd and final time in 2007.