Supremely special, and he knows it.

The Boy Wonder is Layla's singleton puppy from her first breeding to Jet. He survived a rough introduction to life and is hence, The Boy Wonder.

Boy Wonder's nicknames: Boy, Boy Boy, Joy Boy, Brat

Boy Wonder's song: BEP - Boom Boom Pow (he's so 3000 and 8)

DOB: 4/27/09
OFA Excellent Hips, Normal Elbows and Patellas, CERF Clear

Boy Wonder's parents
Boy Wonder's pedigree
Boy Wonder's puppy gallery
Boy Wonder's Flickr gallery

Special from the start, Boy Wonder is the only puppy from Layla's breeding to Jet. His first days were filled with much uncertainty as he battled infection and colic but the boy survived and became . . . The Boy Wonder! What Boy's litter lacked in quantity, he more than makes up for in quality, and he is everything I could possibly want in my bestest canine buddy.

Proving that singleton pups needn't be socially maladjusted, the Boy is friendly and outgoing, bombproof in any situation, and utterly adaptable. Boy Wonder is fearless without being reckless, and bold without being brash. Full of self-assurance, character, good humor, and an emotionally intuitive nature, the Boy exudes a soulful wisdom and has fast become a heart dog. An opportunist for fun who greets each day with great gusto, the Boy's curiosity and enthusiasm turns even the most mundane farm chores into an adventure - life's just more fun with the Boy riding shotgun. And, did I mention he's a genius?

At work, the Boy demonstrates superb focus and work ethic. A natural talent with a whole lotta heart, Boy gives 110% to any task I ask of him. His courage and drive are complemented by superb biddability and a genuine eagerness to do right - he is a true team player who relishes the opportunity to learn and work with me. Though his speed and enthusiasm demonstrate an unparalled love of the retrieving game, Boy Wonder possesses a cool and collected working attitude - the recipe for supreme trainability. Always thinking and processing, the Boy is very quick to learn new concepts and is a most fun dog to train as a result. The Boy has been a bold water dog since his first swim at 5 weeks old, and as revealed by his 'splash zone' water entry. Boy Wonder earned his WC at 6 months, his Junior Hunter in two weeks at 11 months old, JAMmed the Steady Singles competition at 13 months, and picked up an all-breed Derby JAM before ageing out. Though Boy has yet to make his waterfowling debut, he has followed in his Mum's upland hunting pawsteps as a fast and fearless hunter, pointing live game and retrieving even the most ornery rooster with a soft-mouth.

The Boy is a very balanced and athletic youngster, and a moderate dog all around - moderate size, bone, angulation, and length of loin, all in perfect harmony. Sporting a level topline, long and strong neck, pronounced prow, proper tail-set, and dense coat with moderate feathering, the Boy has an overall lovely outline with no noticeable faults. Without extremes or any over-refinement, the Boy's head is masculine and typey, with proper proportions, fill, and transition from muzzle to backskull, both in profile and straight-on. A remarkably dark eye, wise expression, correct ear size and set, and super tight feet complete the package. The Boy sports precise movement with his superb reach and drive especially notable on the side. Boy placed second in a very large puppy sweepstakes class at the 2010 Specialty and is major pointed in limited showing. He will return to the ring to finish his Championship as his busy field schedule permits.

I am very grateful to Jim and Carole Irvine of Vbos Flat-coats in Scotland for allowing me to use their extraordinary stud dog, Jet, for the Boy Wonder's breeding. He is truly once-in-a-lifetime, and I love him to bits.