Merganser’s Classic Rip-N-Tear MNH (“Rip”) was our Chocolate Labrador stud dog and the true impetus for developing our breeding program here at Brown Dog Retrievers. Rip was gifted with a complete package: great looks, an extraordinary temperament, and drive and style that have made him a truly exceptional competitor in the AKC Hunting Test Program (see “Rippin’ Statistics”), a great hunting dog, and family companion. He had a very calm disposition and “happy-go-lucky” attitude that make him a great pet and family member, but in the field and during competition, Rip was all business; hard charging, tenacious, stylish, and intelligent. He was both an excellent marking and handling dog and was very stable “on the line” in competition and in the field when hunting. Rip sired numerous litters and his puppies exhibit similar qualities that make him such a great Chocolate Labrador retriever. Several Rip puppies are competing and succeeding in hunting tests and all of our clients are very pleased with their puppies sired by Rip. There are 15 Field Trial and/or Amateur Field Trial Champions, 2 Qualified All-Age, and 2 Master Hunting Retriever (NAHRA titles) relatives in 4 generations of his mostly “black Labrador Retriever” pedigree. Rip's sire “Rascal” is the only Chocolate Labrador Retriever in history to win a National Open

Rippin’ Statistics

• HIPS OFA GOOD (LR-85928G25M)
• EYES CERF CLEAR (LR-22389N/2002-79)
• 85 lbs- MUSCULAR, ATHLETIC BUILD WITH A NICE BLOCKY HEAD
• EXTRAORDINARY TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINABILITY
• EXCELLENT FAMILY COMPANION
• CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE:
     • All AKC Hunt Test titles achieved without failure!
     • 4 straight Junior tests for title at 7 1/2 months old
     • 4 straight Senior tests for title
     • 5 straight Master tests for title in May 1999 (10 straight without failure)
     • Qualified for 42/50 Master tests
     • Qualified to attend AKC Master National in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006
     • QUALIFIED at 2 of 3 AKC MASTER NATIONALS (2004 and 2005)
• Hunted extensively for all species of upland birds and waterfowl