Blanche

Blanche is the result of the second line-breeding in Knightcastle's history. In fact, the 'Star Trek' litter was a repeat breeding involving Forrest and Holly. After 9 weeks home, I could not resist to keep the little 'red collar girl'.

She had been busy her first summer with all the crew, mainly learning to swim and dive but also developing her skills as a hunting dog. Now she dives in water like crazy like her father, Forrest. Now a veteran, she is still very active

She earned her Canadian Championship on October 18 2017. On the way for her title, she defeated her own father (Forrest), who was en route for his Grand Champion title at the time, and also the number 3 flat-coated retriever in Canada at that moment, taking 'Best of Breed' over them, receiving nice comments from the judges.

She was bred to Cosmo (Fieldday Kurios) in mid-February 2018 to start the fourth generation and she delivered her puppies on April 19 2018 with the 'Peter Pan' litter.

In summer 2018, I decided to enter her (and the whole crew) in dock diving events. She earned her 'Dock Diving Novice' title on September 22 2018 and she also has four in 'Junior'.

Summer 2020 marks Blanche's trip to Saskatoon where she met Judy Byers and was bred to Casey (MBIS RBIS RBPIS Can GCH/AM Ch Heirborn Above The Law WC RI CD CGN / Am BN RN). She delivered very smoothly eleven puppies on September 1st, for the 'Marvel' litter, an important one for my kennel.

I bred Blanche in April 2021 with Bentley (BISS GCH DueNorth Spring Loaded) and she delivered 6 beautiful and healthy puppies on June 11 2021, for the 'Romantics' litter, her last one.

In August 2024, Blanche suffered from a torn cranial cruciate ligament after colliding with César while running in the field. She underwent a TPLO surgery in mid-September and after about a 3 months recovery, she is now running again with the pack. That was very stressful for both of us!

I always wanted a second Céleste, but have to admit Blanche is for sure the most beautiful dog coming out of Knightcastle!