FC-AFC RSK'S SMOOTH SAILING "Cruise"
It All Began With A "Cruise"
WORTH-IT LABRADORS
WORTH-IT'S P T CRUISER
WORTH-IT LITTERS
DOMINATOR'S LITTLE REBEL CRUISE
MEET VICKI
WORTH-IT GANG
WORTH-IT MVPs
STARTED DOGS May 1999 - January 2006
The Most Wonderful Dog Who Ever Owned Me!
Cruise was a very special dog.
Actually, he was that once-in-a-lifetime dog that
can never be equaled or replaced. He started out special right from the start—at
Right Start Kennels. He was purchased as a speculation puppy by Jim Van Engen and
a partner, Kurt Fleistner. Fleistner promised his wife a "cruise" when the pup was
through training and sold. Hence, we have RSK's Smooth Sailing "Cruise".
He showed his tremendous marking ability very early in life, and I had the great
fortune to be able to purchase him when he was 23 months old. He earned 30 derby
points and a qualifying win while still in the Derby. He also achieved his
Field Champion title during his 2-year-old year along with 20 all-age points!
He achieved his Amateur Field Champion title shortly after his 3rd birthday. He
qualified for 6 nationals and had amassed over 80 all-age points before his untimely
death in January, 2006 at age 6-1/2.
While
all of these achievements are remarkable, his most lasting and important achievements
are the impressions he made on the hearts of all who were close to him.
He was mischievous and playful, loved squeaky toys, thought the best toy ever was a gallon-sized plastic milk jug! He couldn't be still when you scratched his belly—just thought it felt too good and had to squirm and wiggle. He never tired of chasing a ball or a bumper. But, when you stepped to the line, all the foolishness was gone and there was never a time I didn't think I could win a trial with him. These are the memories that will never be diminished. I belonged to him lock, stock and barrel, and I see him in his sons and daughters everywhere. Cruise has also proven himself as a sire. He has produced pups on the Derby list, QAA offspring, a Field Champion, and successful all-age competitors, in very limited breedings. His pups continue to excel today, and his legacy continues with FC WORTH-IT'S P T CRUISER.
As a tribute to Cruise, at its Spring 2006 Licensed Field Trial,the American Amateur Retriever Club began awarding a non-retiring
trophy each spring to the winner of the Amateur All-Age Stake, The RSK'S SMOOTH SAILING MEMORIAL TROPHY.
Winners Are:
*2006 TKO's Elvis, Owned by Jim Haller
*2007 FC-AFC Voigts Dyna-Maxx, Owner M. & L. Dubose
