Freeridin Retrievers

The business primarily focuses on breeding Labrador Retrievers for high-level field trial and hunt test competition. The owner, Ted Shih, personally trains and competes with his dogs, aiming for versatility in home, field, and competition settings. He emphasizes raising well-bred and well-raised puppies. The content describes the competitive achievements and pedigrees of his breeding dogs (Zowie, Ace, Mootsie, Buffy).

Freeridin Retrievers is a dog breeding business specializing in Labrador Retrievers, particularly those bred for field trials and hunt tests. The owner, Ted Shih, is deeply passionate about retrievers and has personally trained and competed with his dogs at the highest levels of field trials, including the National Amateur Retriever Championship.

The business focuses on breeding “proven competitor” dogs that are described as structurally sound, handsome, and great companions, suitable for various roles including home life, hunting, or high-level retriever competition. They emphasize careful breeding and raising of puppies, treating each litter as if the puppies are going to friends.

Ted Shih trains his own dogs and has been mentored by professional trainer Cherylon Loveland. He highlights the competitive achievements of his dogs, AFC Freeridin Wowie Zowie (Zowie), AFC Sky Hy’s Husker Power (Ace), Freeridin Smooth Operator (Mootsie), and Freeridin Vampire Slayer (Buffy). The website also provides information on upcoming litters and the pedigrees of their breeding dogs.

Accomplishments

Ted Shih is a handler who has competed at the highest level of field trials. His dog, AFC Freeridin Wowie Zowie, was a 2003 National Amateur Retriever Championship Finalist with 33.5 All Age Points and 16 Derby Points. AFC Sky Hy’s Husker Power (Ace) qualified for the 2003 National Open Retriever Championship (7 series) and the 2004 National Amateur Championship (7 series), accumulating 28 All-Age Points including an Open Win and Second.

Freeridin Smooth Operator (Mootsie) earned 17 derby points and placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Qualifying before 25 months old. Freeridin Vampire Slayer (Buffy) won one derby and finished many more by 19 months of age. In Fall 2004, Freeridin Retrievers took first in Amateur, Qualifying, and Derby at the Nebraska Dog and Hunt Club Field Trial.

How to Get Started!

Interested parties should call if they are interested in breeding their female dog to one of the male dogs or being put on the waiting list for a puppy from one of the female dogs.