The Jonses don't have children, but state Apollo is very good around neighbor's and friends' children.   He has always been good around other dogs.  He has what Pat Jones would consider to be the true desirable Golden temperament and has been a very confident dog from puppyhood. He has lots of drive and energy in the field but chills out when in the house.  He loves to learn and to be trained and is good at problem solving.

Apollo's titles show he has accomplished the highest level of Hunt test (MH) a title which requires marking triples, handling to birds he hasn't seen, steadiness, and of course, liking birds.  He has shown advanced ability on both land and water.  The Apollo females we have kept have many of Apollo's traits---nose, trainability, birds, and a great personality.  He also has his TDX which is the advanced tracking title.  That requires an excellent nose and endurance. Apollo is the third generation to obtain a TDX and OTCH which indicate great trainability and desire to please.

Apollo responds very well to positive reinforcement and has shown that he also is able to withstand the rigors of field training and can take corrections well.  Apollo is 22 ½ inches at the withers, weighs 62 lbs, is well muscled and quite agile.  He is currently mentoring 9 year old Christina Lewandowski in the Preferred Agility arena.  They are having a great time and just completed their NJP and NAP titles with placements for each leg. (3 1st, 2 2nd, 1 3rd)

As of May  2006,  APOLLO is:

• 1 of 22 VCD3 Goldens and happened to be the first VCD3 for all breeds.
• 1 of 16 OTCH MACH Goldens
• 1 of 8 Goldens in both the Obedience Dog Hall of Fame and the Agility Dog Hall of Fame
• 1 of 4 OTCH MH TDX Goldens. This includes his sire Brio
• 1 of 3 MACH MH TDX Goldens
• Apollo and his son Stormy are the only MACH-RAE Goldens
• Probably the only OTCH TDX ** Golden