March 2008

Nycoma Way Maid for Watermarsh and Nycoma Way Design for Ranbourne
Both are OFA Good and Elbows Normal!!

We had quite the day at the New England Sporting Dog Association shows!
A sincere and heartfelt thanks goes out to Laura Dedering, Folklaur Labradors
for recognizing and awarding such merits on our special dogs with over 150 Labrador entries.

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC JH CD
Winners Bitch and Best of Winners - 4 point major

Ch. Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella WC
Best of Opposite Sex

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Reserve Winners Dog to 4 point major

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
1st place - Bred by Exhibitor Bitch

February 2008

Nycoma Way's Dolcissima CGC WC JH CDX

"Lucy" continues her amazing ways by completing her CDX with two second place and
one third place ribbons!!  Lucy was expertly handled and trained by her owner, Michelle Howe!

January 2008

Nycoma Way Moonshadow's Memory
Louie's OFA finals are in:  OFA Good and Normal Elbows!! 

Louie's first babies are being born today--January 4, 2008!
We now know that he is Black carrying Yellow!!  Congrats to Karen Kase,
Gypsybog Labradors, on her Louie/Quinnie litter! 
Results are in:  3 yellow girls, 1 black girl, 3 yellow boys

Louie's second litter was born January 9, 2008---
Congrats to Peggy Lands, Nightwind Labradors, on her Louie/Marley litter!
Results are in:  2 black girls, 1 yellow girl, 4 black boys

November 2007

Nycoma Way's Dolcissima CGC WC JH CD

"Lucy" earns the first leg of her Open obedience title!!  Lucy and her owner/handler/trainer Michelle Howe
are doing amazing things!  They are well on their way to new titles and wonderful accomplishments. 

Keep up the great work, Michelle!! And all of this accomplished within 5 months of moving to a brand new home
and halfway across the country!!

October 2007

2007 Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club Specialty
Louie takes 2nd in Bred-by both days

Nycoma Way's Dolcissima CGC WC JH CD

"Lucy" earns the first leg of her Senior Hunter title at the Labrador Retriever Club National Specialty
October 6, 2007

A special congratulations go out to Michelle Howe for handling Lucy to her first Senior leg her first time out!!
We are very proud of you both!!

September 2007

2007 Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club Specialty
Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man "Jack"
1st Open Yellow
Judge: Manolo Queijeiro, Queijeiro Labradors

Kanadasaga Kennel Club--shows following the Specialty
Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man "Jack"
Winners Dog, Best of Winners - 3 point major
Judge: Mr. Arley D. Hussin

Jack now has 7 points including a major.  Thank you, Kathy Mines, for your excellent care and handling!!

Nycoma Way Design for Ranbourne Can. WC

"AJ" completes his Canadian WC at the Club Du Chien Rapparteur Monterigie test on September 8, 2007, handled expertly by Jean Bourdon and Val Walters. Special thanks to Marie Lanctot for her guidance and training tips!!

2007 Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club Specialty

Friday, September 21

Nycoma Way Moonshadow's Memory
Specialty Reserve Winners Dog
1st Bred-By Exhibitor
Judge: Susan Huntzinger, Riverlane Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
2nd Open Yellow
Judge: Susan Huntzinger

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
4th 12-18 Month Bitch
Judge: Marion Lyons, Chocurua Labradors

Thursday, September 20

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
1st 12-18 Month Bitch
Judge: Susan Huntzinger

2nd Sweeps 12-15 Month Bitch
Judge: Jean-Louis Blais, Chablais Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
2nd Open Yellow
Judge: Marion Lyons

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC JH CD
3rd Open Black
Judge: Susan Huntzinger

Nycoma Way Moonshadow's Memory
4th Bred-By Exhibitor
Judge: Marion Lyons

Nycoma Way and Tanzy Labradors have their first homebred AKC Champion!
Ch. Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella WC

We are absolutely thrilled!! Bella finished with three majors -
two owner-handled, with the last one a Specialty Winners Bitch and Best of Winners!
Thank you to Norman Grenier, PHA for securing Bella's second major!!

AND....

Bella earns her WC the following weekend handled superbly to her title by Marie at the
Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club test on September 15, 2007!

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man

Westchester Kennel Club
September 9, 2007
Winners Dog for 2 points-owner handled
Judge: Beth Sweigert

2007 Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club
Jack takes 2nd in Open Yellow on Saturday and 4th in Open Yellow on Sunday

Big Apple Sporting Society
Jack takes 3rd in Open Yellow on Thursday preceding the Specialty

August 2007

Nycoma Way has two new Canadian Champions!!
Both owner-handled to championships.

Can. Ch. Nycoma Way Songbird (pending CKC approval)
Can. Ch. Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man (pending CKC approval)

Eva finished her Canadian Championship in two shows and three judges, with
two 5-point wins in one day, finishing her title under a third judge
with a Best of Breed win over a special, and then made the cut in the Group.

In an uncanny way, Eva earned her points and finished her title at the same shows
 as her dam, Aly (only 5 years later)--with her specialty win under the same judge--Diane Pilbin.

Stormant, Dundas & Glengarry Dog Association-Long Sault Circuit
August 24-26, 2007

Friday, August 24, 2007

Nycoma Way Songbird
Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch and new champion!
Judge: Skip Stanbridge

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Best of Winners, Winners Dog
Judge: Gale Young

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Can. Ch. Nycoma Way Songbird
Best of Opposite Sex

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Winners Dog and new champion!
Judge: Ms. Pat Brennan

Cheshire Kennel Club--August 5, 2007
Judge: Eliot More

Nycoma Way Songbird
Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch -- 2 points
Owner-handled

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Winners Dog -- 2 points
Owner-handled

June 2007

Club du Labrador du Quebec Specialty-June 23, 2007
Judge: Diane Pilbin, Chucklebrook Labradors

Nycoma Way Songbird
 Best of Winners, Winners Bitch-5 points
Thank you Diane for Eva's first points!

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Reserve Winners Dog
1st Open Yellow

Nycoma Way Sunflower
1st Senior Puppy Sweeps- Cheryl Curtis, Erinhill Labradors
1st Senior Puppy Regular-Diane Pilbin, Chucklebrook Labradors

Nycoma Way Sweet Tranquility
2nd Senior Puppy Sweeps- Cheryl Curtis, Erinhill Labradors
2nd Senior Puppy Regular-Diane Pilbin, Chucklebrook Labradors

Association Canine De La Mauricie Inc.-June 23, 2007
Judge: Mr. Guy Jeavons

Nycoma Way Songbird
Winners Bitch, Best of Winners-5 points
Eva has all her points from one day of shows!  She now just needs a third judge to finish.

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Winners Dog, Best of Opposite Sex-5 points

Nycoma Way Sunflower
1st Senior Puppy Bitch

Association Canine De La Mauricie Inc.-June 24, 2007
Judge: Jean-Louis Blais, Chablais Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Winners Dog, Best of Winners-4 points
Thank you Jean-Louis!
Jack only needs 1 point to finish.

Nycoma Way Songbird
4th Open Bitch

Nycoma Way Sunflower
1st Senior Puppy Bitch

Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Back to Back Specialties
Thursday, June 14, 2007

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
Best Puppy in Specialty
Judge: Mike Lanctot, Ebonylane Labradors
Reserve Winners Bitch
1st 9-12 Month Puppy Bitch
Judge: Linda Vaughn, Simerdown Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
3rd Open Yellow
Judge: Mike Lanctot, Ebonylane Labradors

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella
3rd Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Linda Vaughn, Simerdown Labradors

Friday, June 15, 2007

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
3rd 9-12 Month Puppy Bitch
Judge: Mike Lanctot, Ebonylane Labradors

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella
2nd Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Mike Lanctot, Ebonylane Labradors

We're Planting Gardens!!

While it takes a LONG time to finish landscaping (especially when your husband's business is landscaping),
we have made some progress! 

May 2007

Nycoma Way has a new Champion!!!

Canadian Champion Nycoma Way Maid for Watermarsh
Co-owned with John, Gina and Jordan McComb--Watermarsh Labradors

Way to go guys!!!  Payton finished in two weekends!!

Club Canin Hochelaga Kennel Club
Sunday, May 20--Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex--4 points.....Mr. Jack Ireland
Saturday, May 19--Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex--4 points.....Mr. W. Everett Dean, Jr.

Club Canin Montreal Kennel Club
Saturday, April 28--Winners Bitch--4 points.....Ms. Virginia Lyne

Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley Back to Back Specialties
Friday, May 11, 2007

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
2nd - 9-12M Regular Puppy Bitch (24 entries)
Judge: Judy Chambers, Ghoststone Labradors

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea JH CD
1st - Brood Bitch
Judge: Judy Chambers, Ghoststone Labradors
 

Nycoma Way Moonshadow's Memory
2nd - Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Lori Isenhath, Dovetail Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
4th - Open Yellow
Judge: Lori Isenhath, Dovetail Labradors

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
1st - 9-12M Regular Puppy Bitch (24 entries)
Judge: Lori Isenhath, Dovetail Labradors
Pulled for Winners Bitch

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea JH CD
2nd - Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Lori Isenhath, Dovetail Labradors
1st - Brood Bitch
Judge: Lori Isenhath, Dovetail Labradors

Nycoma Way Moonshadow's Memory
2nd - Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Judy Chambers, Ghoststone Labradors

April 2007

Potomac Specialty!!  What a time!

We had a great time at the Potomac Specialty!!  What an amazing show it was--
with over 1,000 Labradors and 1,697 entries.

Nycoma Way Moonshadow's Memory
1st - 12-18 Month Black (26 entries)
Judge: Margaret Brown, Ramsayville Labradors, Scotland
1st - 15-18 Month Sweeps (Black) (18 entries)
Judge: Margaret Wilson, ShadowGlen Labradors
 

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
3rd - Open Yellow Dog (40 entries)
Judge: Margaret Brown, Ramsayville Labradors.

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
Stevie made the final cut in the 9-12 Month Sweeps class (entry of 35) down to the final 7 puppies.
Sweeps Judge: Carol Quaif, Carenna Labradors

Nycoma Way Sunflower
Sunshine made the cut in both her 9-12 Month Sweeps and Regular classes (entry of 31).
Sweeps Judge: Carol Quaif, Carenna Labradors
Bitch Classes Judge: Angela Williams, Foulby Labradors

Puppies Have Arrived!!

Nycoma Way's Brown Eyed Girl delivered 6 beautiful babies on Easter Sunday!
2 black girls, 1 yellow girl, 2 black boys and 1 yellow boy

We are very excited about these babies!!  Nice job Marie and John!!
All puppies are spoken for......

We're Making Some Changes!!

After finishing our kennel with a sealer and semi-transparent stain, it just isn't holding up to the water and
daily hosing of muddy dogs!!

So.....we've tiled the entire interior of the dog kennel, and what a joy it is. 
Check back for new photos of the transformation.....we dismantled the kennels and are reconfiguring.....

February 2007

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity

Big  Apple Sporting Society-February 8, 2007
1st 6-9M Sweeps
Judge: Marianne Cook

1st 6-9M Regular
Judge: Sue Willumsen, Wilcare Labradors

January 2007

Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity

Stevie's show debut did us proud!!

Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley Annual Match
Best of Opposite Sex Puppy in Specialty Match
Ruth Soloman, Seal Cove Labradors

1st 6-9 Month Puppy Sweeps
Beth Volle, Riverdance Labradors

We have very high hopes for this baby's future!!

December 2006

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella

Eastern Dog Club-December 2006
Reserve Winners Bitch-4 point major
Judge: Michael Silva, Shadowbrook Labradors

Middlesex Kennel Club-December 2006
Winners Bitch, Best of Winners-3 point major
Judge: Ms. Betsy Horn Humer

Thank you, Norman, for handling Bella to this lovely win!!

November 2006

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella

Framingham Kennel Club-November 11, 2006
Best Bred-by Exhibitor, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch-3pt major
Judge: Betty Wenner, Surry Labradors

Souhegan Kennel Club-November 10, 2006
Best Bred-by Exhibitor, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch-2 points
Judge: Carl Anderson

We are proud to report that Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man is officially:

OFA Excellent: LR-163586E25M-PI
OFA Elbows Normal: LR-EL32844M25-PI

October 2006

We are settling in to our new home.  We still have lots of landscaping still to to, but come next summer
we should have the lawn in and shrubs and perennials galore!!

And the dog room and kennels are getting good use.  We have lots of decorating to do, but
the dogs don't mind!!

Dog Room

Kennels have the BEST Kuranda dog beds!!

But where are the dogs?  Oh, of course, they're inside the house
which is attached to the kennel!!

January 2006

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella

Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
January 15th
Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch
Judge: Nancy Arbuckle, Hunt Club Labradors
Thank you Nancy for Bella's first points!

Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
January 16th
Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch
Judge: Mr. George E. Marquis

October 2005

Puppies Have Arrived!!
October 21
Idgie gave us 7 beautiful babies:
3 black boys, 3 yellow boys and 1 black girl.  Thank you Idgie and Armani!!

Come visit their page to see lovely pictures!!

Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. National Specialty
Nycoma Way's Dolcissima CGC WC
(Ch. Borador's By George x Nycoma Way's Brown Eyed Girl)
Lucy earns her WC and CGC.  Way to go Michelle and Lucy!

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella
4th in Sweeps
Judge: Judy Heim, HySpire Labradors

September 2005

Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club Back to Back Specialties
September 1, 2005

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella
Best in Sweepstakes
Judge: Elizabeth Wenner, Surry Labradors
Thank you, Betty, for this lovely win!!!
And thank you, Bob Shober, for your handling of Bella to this win!!

Bella also took 4th in her regular 6-9 Puppy Class
Breeder-Judge: Mr. Nolan, Veyatie Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes
Judge: Elizabeth Wenner, Surry Labradors
Thank you again, Betty--this is a great honor. 
Thank you Heidi Herman for Jack's Sweeps class win.

Jack also took 2nd in his regular 12-18 Puppy Class
Judge: Mrs. Nolan, Veyatie Labradors

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC JH CD
Best Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge:  Mrs. Nolan, Veyatie Labradors
1st Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Mr. Nolan, Veyatie Labradors

September 2, 2005

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
1st 12-18 Month Dog
Judge: Mr. Nolan, Veyatie Labradors

2nd 12-15 Month Sweeps
Judge: Ms. Margaret Wilson, ShadowGlen Labradors

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC JH CD
2nd Bred-by Exhibitor
Judge: Mrs. Nolan, Veyatie Labradors

July 2005

Providence County Kennel Club, Inc.
Pawcatuck Labrador Retriever Club Supported Entry
July 30, 2005

Nycoma Way Tanzy Simply Bella makes her show debut in style!!!
Marie, we are SOOOO proud of you!!
1st 6-9 Month Puppy
Judge: Mary Wiest, Beechcroft Labradors

3rd 6-9 Month Puppy Sweeps
Judge: Jean DeGuira, Crossfire Labradors

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
Jack's OFA prelims came back Hips Excellent and Elbows Normal!! 

June 2005

Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Back to Back Specialties
June 17, 2005

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
1st 9-12 Month Puppy
Judge: Ms. Jackie Mischou, Caer Bren Labradors

June 16, 2005

Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man
4th 9-12 Month Puppy
Judge: Roy Cone, Waterbound Labradors

May 2005

Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley Back to Back Specialties
May 14, 2005

Nycoma Way Songbird
1st Open Yellow Bitch
Judge: Mr. Bob Ennis

May 13, 2005

Nycoma Way Songbird
2nd Open Yellow Bitch
Judge: Ms. Sally Sasser, Teracroft Labradors

April 2005

Another new title earned!!

Syracuse Obedience Training Club....April 1
Nycoma Way Sweet Pea JH CD
Idgie completes her CD title in three straight tests!!  We are very proud of our girl!

March 2005

New title earned!
Charles River Obedience Training Club.....March 19
Am.Can.Ch.Pembroke's Sweet Alyssum JH WC CD
Aly completes her CD title!!! 

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC JH
Qualifies for 2nd Novice leg!

Shrewsbury Obedience Training Club.....March 12
Am.Can.Ch.Pembroke's Sweet Alyssum JH WC
Qualifies for 2nd Novice leg with score in 190s!

Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC JH
Qualifies for 1st Novice leg at her first trial!

January 2005

Schenectady Obedience Training Club.....January 22
Am.Can.Ch.Pembroke's Sweet Alyssum JH WC
2nd place, Novice B--first leg towards CD title.  Way to go Aly!!!

Fitchburg, MA Cluster.....January 15-17
Nycoma Way Whiskey For My Man's show debut
2nd place, 6-9 Puppy Dog:  Judge Tom Baldwin
1st place, 6-9 Puppy Dog.....Judge Winnie Limbourne, Wingmaster Labradors
2nd place, 6-9 Puppy Dog.....Judge Barbara Nowak, Broyhill Labradors

December 2004

Puppies Have Arrived!!!!
Whelped December 19, 2004
Ch. Borador's By George x Nycoma Way's Brown Eyed Girl
All yellow litter with 6 girls and 1 boy.  Way to go Hannah!!!
Please see Hannah's page for more information.

October 2004

Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club--October 15, 2004
Nycoma Way Songbird
3rd place, American Bred Bitch:  Breeder-Judge Mr. Reynolds, Carromer Labradors

Rappahannock River Retriever Club--October 9, 2004
Bingo earns his first Intermediate NAHRA leg,
just a few short weeks after completing his Junior Hunter title!!

September 2004

Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Hunt Test--September 18-19, 2004
Idgie earns her last leg to finish her Junior Hunter title in four out of four straight tests. 
We are so proud of our girl--all owner-trained and handled!!

Central New York Retriever Club Hunt Test--September 18-19,2004
Bingo earns his last leg to finish his Junior Hunter title at just 18 months.
 We have much to look forward to with this mature, biddable and driven young boy. 
Thank you to Mel and Maria McKnight for their dedication, kindness in training, and commitment to this boy. 
We are very proud of you all!

August 2004

Jersey Skylands Specialty--August 27, 2004
Nycoma Way Songbird
4th place, 15-18 month Sweeps: Brazilian Judge Alexandre Chanan, Preton Labradors

Penobscot Hunting Retriever Club--August 21-22, 2004
Idgie and Bingo each earn two legs toward their Junior Hunter titles in two tough tests.

July 2004

Lake Champlain Retriever Club Hunt Test--July 24, 2004
We are pleased to announce that Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC and SR Nycoma Way Bound for Glory
both qualified at their first Junior test, each earning one leg towards their Junior Hunter titles. 

June 2004

Puppies Have Arrived!!
June 23, 2004
Aly x Bud Puppies
5 Boys and 2 Girls
Check out Aly's page for pictures of this beautiful litter.

June 20, 2004
SR Nycoma Way Bound for Glory completes his first NAHRA title on June 20th in 4 straight tests
with near perfect scores! 
Congratulations Mel and Bingo!

2004 Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Specialty--June 11, 2004
Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC
 Best of Winners, Winners Bitch and Best Bred-by Exhibitor for a 5-point major!
Breeder-judge Ms. Marge Benham-Hutchins, Balnamore Labradors
Thank you for this lovely win!!

May 2004

Lake Champlain Retriever Club Sponsored HRC Test--May 30, 2004
Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC
Qualifies at her first HRC test, obtaining her first leg towards her UKC Started title. 
We are very pleased with this girl's drive and performance!

Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley Specialty--May 8, 2004
Nycoma Way Sweet Pea WC
3rd place, Open Black bitch.....Judge Sharon Grieves, Waggin' Tails Labradors.
  She was presented beautifully by Kathy Mines, PHA.  Thank you, Kathy, for this nice placement.