5 month birthday

Sabrina was born Kickemuit's Sakonnet Surge 5 months ago today. She was one of 10 siblings. 3 girls, 7 boys. Before she was officially named, she was called Yellow Girl: the color of the string of yarn tied around her neck to identify her from her brothers and sisters.
I thought I would post some history of the Flattie. The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in the 1800's by crossing several already established breeds, including the Irish Setter, Labrador, Water Dog, and the St. John's Newfoundland, though one source also mentions the Collie. I have also heard of spaniel in there too. The breed was fairly popular until the beginning of the World War, but was then overshadowed by the Labrador and Golden Retriever. The Flat-Coated Retriever is not only an excellent bird dog and swimmer but also an outstanding family dog. These dogs are gifted with a fine intuition and an excellent sense of smell. The Flat-Coated Retriever is used above all for retrieving on plains and in areas thick with trees and bushes. They are good swimmers and also work well in marshy areas. Some of the Flat-Coated Retriever's talents are retrieving, hunting, tracking, watchdogging and agility.
So far, my Sabrina is pretty good at attacking life with reckless abandon. She finds ways to break the rules though she always finds a way to convince me that she really is trying to be a good girl. She is such a loving little soul who just wants to be the center of our family. She has certainly been a delight to have.