HISTORY OF MANDIGO RETRIEVERS
rs in Michigan. I placed a deposit on a female puppy. I also asked her if she could refer me to a kennel where I could purchase a quality male. She sent me to Dr. and Mrs. B. W. Ziessow of Franklin Labradors. I purchased a show quality male out of Ch. Franklin's Tally Of Burywood and sired by
Ch. Shamrock Acres Light Brigade
This breeding happened to be the second top producing breeding in the history of the breed. The puppy I picked up from them turned out to be
Am. Can. Mex. '78 World & Int. Ch. Franklin's Golden Mandigo, CD, AWC
"Mandigo"
My life has never been the same again.
We now live with 14 dogs in the house, and can't live without them. In 30 years we have bred more than 50 champions, and "Mandigo" is the sire of
Ch. Charisma's Lone Star Rick
He is the top winning dog in the history of the breed with a phenomenal 14 Best In Shows. "Rick" was bred by my friend Renee Loyless and shown through his great career by her mother and father; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Loyless.
I enjoy more than anything I can think of is the excitement of a new litter. Each and everytime wondering what lovely surprises this new litter has in store for me.
We have gotten outstanding gun dogs, show dogs, guiding eye dogs, drug dogs, search and rescue dogs, aid dogs, hero dogs, movie star dogs, and the list goes on.
Am. Can. Ch. Banner's Cole Younger, CD, WC
"Cole" was featured in the movie Eddie Macan's Run.
It has been a wonderful journey, full of exciting events. Each time someone calls or writes to tell me of the amazing accomplishments of their puppy I feel wonderful, even if it is no more than playing sweetly with their children.
We enjoy every aspect of the Labrador Retriever, and at one time or another we have been competitive in many different fields of endevor. We have enjoyed great success at every turn, and wish others to join us in this facinating journey.
Just as Banner, Franklin, and Wingmaster kennels started us, we have been lucky to have been the beginning of several other kennels. Our deepest gratitude to these people for their kind help and wonderful dogs.
On these pages you are invited to visit some of our beginnings, and enjoy some of our accomplishments, so enjoy!
Mandigo Fairview Black Ice
ICEE
Ch. Mandigo's Golden Nuggett, WC
Ch. Mandigo's Irish O'Blarney, CD, WC
Ch.Mandigo's Lady Sunshine
Ch. Mandigo's Bowzak
Ch. Mandigo's Windriver Amber
Mandigo's Windriver Calliope
Ch. Barking Heights Buck O'Sun
Ch. Mandigo's Simmerdown Destiny
Ch. Mandigo's Natu, CD
Ch. Texas Tinn Lizee
Mandigo's Midnight Blew
Mandigo's Razz Ma Tazz
Mandigo's Betty Boop
Mandigo's Windriver Eagle
Mandigo's Texas Twister
Int Ch. Mandigo's Drummond Loch Enigma
Mandigo's The Raven
Mandigo's Have Faith
Int. Ch. Mistfield Classy Pecos Bill
