Trailwind’s Taking A Gamble UD MH TD RE AX AXJ
– Poker –
Owned by Randy Capsel and Cheryl L. Clark
Bred by Randy Capsel and Cheryl L. Clark
- UD – August 7, 2011
- MH – September 15, 2006
- TD – March 16, 2014
- AX – April 3, 2009
- AXJ – April 3, 2009
Poker was an unexpected addition to the family, but our gratitude to Lee and Carol Erickson, and especially Jeni (Erickson) Chance, will be never-ending for allowing him to make the trip from a spaniel hunting test in Minnesota to Iowa. Jeni emphasized to us that this particular puppy was an absolutely fantastic boy and seemed so very much a favorite to her. Her words remained true throughout Poker’s life. He was an absolutely sweet dog to everyone and every dog as well as an always willing training partner.
Poker’s demeanor made any training time and venue participation so very enjoyable. He hated to be wrong. Always striving to do the best he could during any time together.
As a young puppy Poker proved to learn various tasks very quickly. His biggest impediment for competitions was my lack of available time to get to more competitions. Poker’s favorite venues were hunting tests and agility, but throughout the years in obedience and tracking always gave positive attitude.
While Poker was always willing and enthused to work or run, he was just as comfortable and content when enjoying available lap time. Even as Poker aged and was enjoying retirement, he insisted in having his time training in any venue and time in the field.
Poker showed wonderful versatility throughout his career. This included time in the field was well, demonstrating consistent and great abilities on upland game and waterfowl both. Poker provided many positive qualities to his offspring, and it is with great admiration and appreciation I continue to have for such wonderful moments Poker provided over a long competition career and canine partner.