A Refined Canine

05/03/2026

ARC’s Sunshine On A Cloudy Day (Sonny), has some good news to share:

He was awarded Winners Dog in Tulsa last weekend at the Golden Retriever Club of the Ozarks specialty show 🎉.

A very special thank you to breeder judge, Michele Gawenka, for recognizing and selecting my boy in a very competitive class of dogs, and to his wonderful handler, Jayce Galvez, for presenting him so beautifully in the ring.

Lastly, a thank you to all of you on team Sonny—Rebecca Barkelew, Ariella Harris, Cherie Fisher. Thank you for the bathing, grooming, the love you show him in my absence, and for the photos/videos of him, in and outside of the ring. I appreciate all of you so very much 😊.

04/19/2026

Enjoyed a wonderful walk this morning with my 3 lovelies on this gorgeous Spring day 🌸. Counting my blessings,
1. Crusher, 2. Sonny, 3. Charlie 🧡💙💕 🐾.

04/10/2026

Hi everyone!
If you have a hankering for some good barbecue, this is for a great cause. The proceeds benefit a RRISD scholarship fund in memory of our dear friend’s son, Kyle David Stoetzel.

04/06/2026

Wishing you a blessed Easter Season from these cuties, some of our students in S.T.A.R.⭐️Puppy and several of our sweet boarders this week:
Cali, Hunter, Rio, Julie, Piper, Kyle, Mona, Jack, & River🐰.

04/03/2026

Crusher at 18 months old 😍.

03/11/2026

This is quite pixilated, but you can still see his movement and happy expression in the ring. Love how he’s wagging as the judge is approaching him for the exam. This boy is just lovely 🥰.

03/11/2026

Last weekend was a good one for ARC’s Sunshine On A Cloudy Day (Sonny). At the Kerrville and San Antonio shows, on Thursday, he was Reserve Winner’s Dog, and on Friday AND Saturday, he took Winner’s Dog 🥇!

Thank you to judges Victor Rosado, Charles L Olvis, & Lisa Graser for picking my boy in a competitive class of Dogs, and a special THANK YOU to his wonderful handler, Jayce Marie Galvez, for the beautiful presentation. The future is looking bright for this boy 🌞!

02/22/2026

For those of you wanting more information on the differences between what is considered a “field” Lab or Golden, versus a “show” Lab/Golden/Cocker. All of course, can be shown or used in the field, but there tends to be a trend or type.

The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog in the United States according to the American Kennel Club. This breed originated in Newfoundland as a working dog, used in warm and cold climates, to assist their owner. The Labrador is characterized by a friendly temperament, a fierce loyalty...