Recent Wins

“Kali” BIS Ch Rickways Born To Rule
“Best In Show” – Kali shows it’s in her name by going Best In Show at Crocus Kennel and Obedience Club February 17, 2024 under judge Heather Brennan. This puts her well on her to way to her grand. Congratulations Pat, you did a fantastic job!! Thanks Bev and Faye McMasters Photographer Faye Unrau Photography
“Harleigh ” RBIS Ch Rickways Winter Star At Wild Moirs
Reserve Best In Show – Harleigh – She may have been an accident, but no accident by accruing all of her points under breeder judges. Thank you Linda Vaughn, Vonnie Russell for amassing ten points with two BoW at two LRCM Specialties. A huge thank you to Terry Gains by awarding her the final nod to finish her championship in style, Now retirement and motherhood to the outstanding Am Gr Ch Van Dalen’s IBM Bruce. Thanks Bev and Faye McMasters Photographer Faye Unrau Photography
“Keeper” GrCh Rickways Cut to the Chase
Wins Group 1st under well-known judge Susan Norris Jones at Assiniboine Kennel Club 2022.
“Keeper” GrCh Rickways Cut to the Chase

Richard Lopaschuk selects GrCh Rickways The Cutting Edge for another well–earned Group 1st at Assiniboine Kennel Club 2022.

“Alex” BOS

“Deacon” Rickways the Prophet

Under well-known Labrador Retriever Breeder judge Cecelia Martinez Deacon wins Best of Breed, Group 4 and Best Puppy in Group November 12, 2016

“Dakota” Ch. Bonaventure’s The Cutting Edge

Finishing with style and grace, Dakota completes her Championship over Specials and places 3rd in Group under noted Sporting judge “Sandy” Gunn. Dakota is handled expertly by Darlene Literovich.

“Lacey” Ch YBR Whiteout at Rickway

“It was a Great Weekend for Rickway at The LRCM and Canadian Nationals” Under well-known breeder judge David Nightingale (Boothgate) at The LRCM.

YBR’s Whiteout At Rickway “Lacey” completes her Championship and takes Best of Winners Bred by Sandy and Bill Allen (YBR Labradors Maryland) Am Gr Ch. Robnie’s Two Thumbs Up at Moonlit X Am Gr Ch. Rickways Meritage at YBR

“Cooper” MBPISS Ch. Rickways Once In A Blue Moon

Wins Best Puppy in Specialty and attains Reserve Winners Male Am Ch Zinfndel’s Bigham X Ch Rickways Headlong Rush To Sumo.

“Cooper” MBPISS Ch. Rickways Once In A Blue Moon

History repeats itself the next day at the Canadian National again Cooper wins Best Puppy in Specialty and Reserve Winners Male.

“Bruin” Rickways One H Of A Ruckus

At the MCA All Breed he takes the cake and the ribbon and wins Best Baby Puppy in Show under judge Jean McErlane “Tanglewood” Two days later he walks off with Best Baby Puppy at The Canadian National.

“Lacey” Ch.YBR Whiteout at Rickway

Lacey is moved up and first time in the ring as a Champion she wins “Select Bitch” over strong competition.

“Lacey” Ch YBR Whiteout at Rickway

Lacey winning Best of Breed over Specials at Fort Garry Kennel Club, to garner Group 4 under respected movement judge Dr. Terill Udenberg.

“Cooper” MBPISS Rickways Once In A Blue Moon

BPIS at RCLE Specialty 2015 under respected judge Elizabeth Bowron (Fortune Labrador USA).

“Chase” MBISS BPIS Gr Ch Shadowriver’s Stormchaser CDX

BISS at RCLE Specialty 2015. Noted judge Elizabeth Bowron (Fortune Labradors USA).

“Neeka” Rickways Hope Floats

Group 3rd

“Alex” OTCH GR Ch Bezique of Blackamoor

New OTCH and Grand Champion

“Storm” Gr Ch Rickways Eye O’The Storm

Group 1 and Group 3 and 4 at Wheat City Kennel Club February 2015

“Alex” Ch Blackamoors Bezique

Wins at CDX

“Summer” Rickways Voulez-Vous

Summer Rickways Voulez-Vous attains her CDX with Suzanne Johnston

“Moxie” Am Ch Rickways Meritage at YBR

Windham County Kennel Club, Inc. West Springfield, MA 11/23/2013
Judge: David A. Ojalvo Open, Yellow 1/W 3

“Moxie” Am Ch Rickways Meritage at YBR

Springfield Kennel Club, Inc. West Springfield, MA 11/24/2013
Judge Enrique Jorge Filippini B.O.B. OS

“Moxie” Am Ch Rickways Meritage at YBR

South Windsor Kennel Club West Springfield, MA 11/22/2013
Judge Mrs. Elizabeth Gunter Open, Yellow 1/W

“Moxie” Am Ch Rickways Meritage at YBR

Maryland Kennel Club West Friendship, MD 02/17/2013
Judge Mr. Gary L. Andersen Puppy, 9-12 Mo 1/W/BW

“Moxie” Am Ch Rickways Meritage at YBR

Magic Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Huntington, West Virginia 08/25/2013
Judge: Mrs. Susan St. John Brown Puppy, 12-18 Mo 1/W/B/G4

“Moxie” Am Ch Rickways Meritage at YBR

Mattaponi Kennel Club Manassas, VA 05/19/2013
Judge Mr. Lawrence (Larry) J. Sinclair Puppy, 12-18 Mo 1/W/OS

“Hurry” Ch Rickways Whats The Rush

Hurry finished her Canadian Championship and after being moved to Specails garners “Judges Award of Merit” under well-known breeder judge Susan Willumsen (Will Care Kennels)

Hurry is C0-Owned with Heather Evans

“Ziva” Ch Rickways Barrique

Ziva finishes her Championship under respected judge Patricia Taylor Brandon November 2013

“Chase” Ch Shadowriver’s Stormchaser CDX

Chase Best of Opposite at RCLE 2013 under respected judge Laura Dedering Folklaur Kennels.

“Raven” Ch Pilley Green Patch

6 months and 3 days sees Raven win Reserve Winners female under noted judge Laura Dedering “Folklaur Kennels”.

“Ruby”

Ruby’s first Junior Hunt test pass.

“Ruby”

Ruby attains her WC in Phoenix AZ and finishes her Grad Novice now on to Utility.

“Summer” Rickways Voulez-Vous CD WC

Derek Johnston Earns WC with Summer first time running.

“Bentley” Ch Rickways Casper 2nd

Gord Rivest finishes Bentley to his last points for his Championship. Proud foster Mom is Carrie Frobisher.

“Cola” Ch Rickways Koffee Krisp

First time in the ring, Cola captures Winners bitch under Shonna Prebbles (NZ), for 3 points, another 3 points under Linda Vaughan followed by 2 points under Jean Louis Blais p>

“Autumn” CH Rickways Tarot

**Autumn completes her championship under Wendy Maisey** This feat is accomplished at under a year of age over large entry of specials. Now to retire to grow up and learn obedience with her foster mom Suzanne Johnston.

“Bentley” CH Rickways Casper 2nd

Rickways Casper 2nd (Bentley) wins BPIG under respected judge Joy Huntley at Fort Garry Kennel Club May 2011.

“Autumn” CH Rickways Tarot

Rickways Tarot (Autumn) is Best puppy in Group Mid Canada Dog Show May 2011 under Gerry Taylor well known all breed judge and Labrador Breeder.

“Corrie” CH Chestnut Bonaventure’s Cassie

Chestnut Bonaventure’s Cassie takes Best of Winners at the LRCC under respected judge Terry Gains (Gainspride Kennels).

“Teak” Ch Rickways Irish Rover

Ch Rickways Irish Rover steps back into the ring after a years absence and captures two 1st Judges Awards of Merit under Terry Gains (Gainspride Kennels) and Jean McErlane (Tanglewood Kennels), New Zealand.

“Tallie” Ch Rickways I Have A Dream

Tallie takes Winners Bitch at Labrador Retriever Club of Manitoba under respected judge Jean McErlane (Tanglewood Kennels), New Zealand.

“Otto” Ch Bonaventure’s Ottoman

Winning BOW and Best Puppy at River City Labrador Enthusiasts Under Ms Nancy Arbuckle (Hunt Club).

“Winston” Ch De Niza’s Winston Churchbull

We start them young! Chandler Bennett and Winston doing their thing at Assiniboine Kennel Club Junior Handling.

“Winston” Ch De Niza’s Winston Churchbull

Winston completes his championship at Assiniboine Kennel Club.

“Fifi” Ch Rickways Amia-Bull

FiFi completes her championship at Assiniboine Kennel Club.

Kristy Palmer and Rickways Songbird CD

High score in class.

“Chester” Ch Bonaventure Chesterfield

Chester finishes his championship easily by placing 3rd in strong Sporting Group competition.

“Zeus” Ch Gomagans Case Dismissed

Finishes his championship under D. Graffmann with a Group 4th.

“Zander” CH Rickways Super Trouper

Zander completes his Championship taking Best of Breed over Specials and goes on to take Group 4 two days consecutively at the Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club show. Thank you, Shawn Bennett, for your expert handling of the “Wild Child”.

“Cyan” Lucinda Paterson and

Lucinda Paterson and Cyan attain their CD in 3 classes with 2 high in class at the Northwinds Show. Hard work truly does pay off. Congratulations to you both.

“Jessie” Ch Rickways Meadoway Morning Mist

Congratulations to John and Carolynne on attaining Jessie’s Championship.

“Ginger” Rickways Leap Of Faith MH

Congratulations Bob and Mimi Chrystal and “Ginger” ~ Rickways Leap Of Faith JH on achieving her Senior Hunter title. Way to Go!!

“Buddy” Ch Eagertrieve Leprechaun

Once again the “Terrific Duo” of Ruth and Buddy do well again at Argus Kennel Club garnering several Best of Breeds and Best Puppy in Group. One more set of shows and home for the MCA shows and LRCC and LRCM Specialties.

“Rosie” Rickways Cracklin’ Rosie

Back to back “High in Trials” at Mid Canada! Congratulations Rickways Cracklin’ Rosie and Lucinda Paterson on achieving such a difficult achievement and completing your CD the same weekend.

“Buddy” Ch Eagertrieve Leprechaun

First time out at Lakehead Kennel Club, Buddy is awarded Winners Dog and Best of Opposite Sex two days…thank you Ruth. Congrats to you and “Buddy”!

“Paul” Chestnut Bonaventure’s Paul

Labrador Retriever Club of Canada Regional August/05: Winner’s Dog

Judge: Marilyn Nightingale (Boothgate Kennels)

“Java” BISS Can Ch Muskelunges Java Java Tartan

Labrador Retriever Club of Canada Regional August/05: Best of Breed

Judge: Marilyn Nightingale (Boothgate Kennels)

“Beyonce” Ch Rickways Wild Irish Rose

Labrador Retriever Club of Canada Regional Specialty August/05: Best of Winners

Judge: Marilyn Nightingale (Boothgate Kennels)

“Beyonce” Ch Rickways Wild Irish Rose

Labrador Retriever Club of Manitoba August/05: Best of Winners

Judge: David Nightingale (Boothgate Kennels)

“Beyonce” Ch Rickways Wild Irish Rose

Labrador Owners Club June/05: 1st in Bred By Exhibitor Class

Judge: Michael Woods

“Ginger” Rickways Leap Of Faith WCX MH

Congratulations to Mimi Chrystal on earning both Ginger’s Working Certificate Excellent and Master Hunter titles!

“Sage” Ch Mtn Vista’s Stargate

Mtn Vista’s Stargate finishes her championship in style under breeder/judge Pat Lanctot (Ebonylane Labradors) with a Group 2 from the Open Bitch class over Specials.

“Lexi” Ch Rickways Spice Girl

Rickways Spice Girl is awarded Winners Female and Best Puppy in Specialty at the River City Labrador Enthusiasts Specialty on May 8, 2010 under Roy Cone “Waterbound”.

“Albert” Ch Alegra Sabo Bonaventure’s Albert

Alegra Sabo Bonaventure’s Albert wins Best in Veteran Sweepstakes at the River City Labrador Enthusiasts Specialty on May 8, 2010 under Cindy Cone “Waterbound”.

“Sally” Ch Rickways Sweet City Woman

Rickways Sweet City Woman finishes her Championship 1st weekend out, earning Best of Winners at Labrador Retriever Club of Canada under Chie Ejima Yamakado of Japan, Winners Bitch under Patricia Mowbray-Morgan of the USA at the Labrador Retriever Club of Manitoba Specialty and the last point from Francois Bernier of Quebec. Thank you to all these knowledgeable judges for recognizing true Labrador type.