Hareswith Golden Retrievers
The Home of English Goldens in France
Hareswith Academy Award (Velvet)
Velvet, or Hareswith Academy Award is litter sister to Grace. When I decided to keep
a bitch from Heidi’s first litter I simply couldn’t decide between Grace or Velvet.
So David suggested we keep both for a year and see which was the better. Well -
They are, however, very different in temperament. Velvet is very laid back -
Velvet produced her first litter in October 1999 to Stanroph Squadron Leader. As
you can see in this photo she likes to let her sister help! One of those puppies
is doing very well in the show ring and has gone on to qualify for Crufts.
Her second
litter, to Rosaceae Ideal Forecast at Purbarn were all wonderful, 2 girls and 5 boys.
All now with their new families -
Like all my dogs Velvet is a good all rounder constantly winning firsts at both open
shows and being placed in Championship Shows. When we lived in England she used to
come “picking up” with us all -
Velvet has been shown a few times in France, winning 1 CACS, 1 RCACS and 1 BOB, she has now retired from the show ring and enjoys a leisurely life.