Author Archives: B.S. Jorgensen

Today is the 1st birthday of the Celestrial litter from last year: Flatastic Black Peace x Tricksywood’s Flicka Liv Congratulations to Nora, Joy, Jette, Runa, Spike, Frenkie & Dex. The youngsters are developing nicely – they are elegant and balanced dogs with nice heads and their temperament is very good. They enjoy working and areContinue reading “Happy first birthday Celestrial litter”

Judges: Flatcoated Retrievers: Mr. Brian Moran 🇮🇪 Working class all breeds: Mrs. Gail Patterson 🇮🇪 We thank the judges for appreciating our dogs & thank you very much volunteers for organizing a very smooth and comfortable show. Facilities were very good – clean toilets and plenty of waiting room space. Full carpets in the ringContinue reading “Flatastic at Flanders Cacib dogshow Gent, Belgium🇧🇪 30th of May 2026”

It has been a busy spring for team Flatastic. For me personally having 4 dogs is enough to keep me busy – all deserve their fitting care and attention. Here are the latest results from our breeding. Work: Flatastic Bowtruckle “Daisy” Brugsprøve DK Flatastic Fwooper “Penny” Clubdiploma C – 2x WT C Flatastic Glumbumble “Leo”Continue reading “Flatastic Spring Results”

Two weeks ago I received the phonecall all Flatcoated breeders fear the most.. a lump in the adrenal glands in one of our offspring. A few nervous days followed and there it was – the diagnosis histiocytic sarcoma. No cure possible and the life expectancy from a few weeks to months. Within a few daysContinue reading “Heartbreak for Flatastic Aquamarine Acceptance”

After a busy winter helping my friend in the North of Netherlands with her litter – it was time to take a lovely break out of everyday life. What better choice than a trip to France – joining the training camp of Hondenschool Lek & Ijsel at the well known place of Moulin d’Achat. WithContinue reading “Flatastic Spring 2026”

The past week was a busy one with lots of gun dog stuff. First we had a cold game workshop on the 29th of March with the youngsters of the Beast litter and friends and in the afternoon the Aura litter and friends. Thank you Hondenschool Lek & Ijsel for a lovely day & thankContinue reading “Gundog stuff”

During the MAP of the Flatcoated Retriever Club on the 14th of March 2026 Lieuwe Bosma & Flatastic Platinum Alignment “Gurbe” obtained their first MAP A diploma. Congratulations Lieuwe & Gurbe The DNA tests of the litter from kennel Tricksywood’s came back with results of the paternity: Gurbe is the father of all the puppies.Continue reading “Flatastic Platinum Alignment”

Saturday the 7th of March 2026 Jacquelien Trijsenaar and Flatastic Fwooper “Penny” came in on a 2nd place at the WFRG dummy exams CDD. Penny has grown to be a beautiful, smart bitch with loads of working will and technical skills. Her passion is contagious and she is just the funniest little girl who willContinue reading “More things to celebrate..”

Nowadays having a Flatcoated retriever reaching the age of 10 years is worth celebrating. Rumi had a day out in the sun – helping train her grandson and she was spoiled with a good juicy bone. We are very happy to have our Rumi – founder of our kennel still with us in good health.Continue reading “Celebrating granny Rumi 10 years of age 🥳”

Today the first steps continuing our breeding have been made. Daisy had her ECVO and GONIO eye examination. Kaspar joined her for moral support as he is the “cool cat” at the vet. Daisy was very calm during the examination and she had compliments from the vet. Results: ECVO (except distichiasis) free Gonio free WeContinue reading “Flatastic eyesight for Daisy”