Nycoma Way Sweet Serenity
"Stevie"

July 6, 2006 - June 10, 2019

Hips: OFA Mild

Elbows: OFA Normal

Heart: OFA Normal Echocardiogram

Eyes: CERF Clear Annually and ACVO Normal at 8 weeks of age

PRA: Carrier

EIC: Affected

Color: Dominant black

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When I think of Stevie, I think of the dog tag I had made that I look at every day in my dog room: "Stevie Nickie - The Best Girl". And she truly was. She was named after Stevie Nicks, one of my favorite singers. It's hard to put into words what she meant to me, just like her mama Idgie, I've been blessed with girls who are exemplary examples of what a Labrador temperament should be. She did whatever I asked of her. She was my consummate ambassador, snuggle bug, best sleep buddy, and lover of all people and critters. She had a fetish for frogs that she'd stalk in the pool but would never harm, rather preferring to engage in staring contests. She was an amazing mama, going through so much for them. She was my first Labrador (hopefully the only!!) to meet a porcupine on our hikes when exploring a fallen tree stump. What a trooper she was patiently letting me pull those quills off her muzzle. 

I'm truly saddened to not have something from her to move forward with, having lost her daughter, Fergie, before I had a litter with her. Stevie's litter by Hemi, Ch. Arlon HySpire Bohemian Ink, brought so many people love and joy. Froggy was a famous Labrador among the Aspen ski community and Hingham, MA neighborhood; Olive and Millie are still treasured by Nycoma Way families in Vermont with their third and second Nycoma Way puppies; and Lexi is loved by a Nycoma Way family in MA who now have their second puppy from us. 

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Stevie made me so proud in the show ring. In limited showing she had a Specialty Reserve Winners Bitch from the 9-12 Month Puppy class, Best Puppy in Specialty, and multiple Best Veteran in Specialty and Best Veteran in Sweepstakes. ​​​

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Hemi x Stevie Litter​

Some Notable Accomplishments

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Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes

Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club Specialty, September 3, 2016

Judge: Marilyn Meewes, Danbridge Labradors

Best Veteran in Sweepstakes

Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club Specialty, September 2, 2016

Judge: Karen Day, Daycamp Labradors

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​Best Veteran in Specialty
Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Specialty, June 13, 2014
Judge: Vonnie Russel, HySpire Labradors

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Best Puppy in Specialty

2007 Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Specialty

Judge: Mike Lanctot, Ebonyland Labradors

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Reserve Winners Bitch - 5 point major

2007 Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Specialty

Judge: Linda Vaughn, Simerdown Labradors

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Other Notable Placements:

2nd Open Black Bitch, Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club Specialty, September 20, 2012, Kendall Herr, Dickendall Labradors

2009 Ballston Spa, NY five-day breeder-judge circuit:

1st Bred-by Exhibitor, Sharon Celentano, Shar-Jam Labradors

1st Bred-by Exhibitor, Andrea Robertson, Accolade Labradors

1st Bred-by Exhibitor, Maryann Czerwinski, Broadway Labradors

1st Bred-by Exhibitor, Sue Willumsen, Wilcare Labradors​

Reserve Winners Bitch - 3 point major, Southern Adirondack Kennel Club, August 9, 2008, Cheryl Curtis, Erinhill Labradors

4th 12-18M Regular, Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club Specialty, September 21, 2007, Marion Lyons, Chocurua Labradors

1st 12-18M Regular, Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club Specialty, September 20, 2007, Susan Huntzinger, Riverlane Labradors

2nd 12-18M Regular, Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club Specialty, September 20, 2007, Jean-Louis Blais, Chablais Labradors

1st 9-12M Regular (24 entries) and pulled for Winners Bitch, Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley, May 12, 2007, Lori Isenhath, Dovetail Labradors

2nd -12M Regular (24 entries) and pulled for Winners Bitch, Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley, May 11, 2007, Judy Chambers, Ghoststone Labradors

1st 6-9M Sweepstakes, Big Apple Sporting Society, February 8, 2007, Marianne Cook, White Oaks Labradors

1st 6-9M Regular, Big Applie Sporting Society, February 8, 2007, Sue Willumsen, Wilcare Labradors

Best of Opposite Sex in Specialty Match, 2007 Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley, Ruth Soloman, Seal Cover Labradors

1st 6-9M Puppy Sweepstakes, 2007 Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston Match, Beth Volle, Riverdance Labradors​