Lupine is a moderately sized female, standing 22 inches tall. She has an exceptionally powerful front, with a super shoulder layback, lovely upper arm and prominent brisket. Lupine has an outstanding coat for a liver dog - a lovely glossy dark brown of correct texture, although sometimes she carries rather a lot of it, making her look heavier than she actually is. She has excellent feet and moves very nicely.

Lupine is a very strong and sturdy retriever, capable of carrying a large Canada Goose. Her skull is perhaps a little broad, but she has a long, wide muzzle to match and good fill-in under her eye. Her weakest point is a slightly low tailset.

Lupine matured slowly but really started to come together at 2 years old. She finished her championship in 2005. Like many flat-coats she keeps getting better with age. At 7.5 years old she won Best Veteran in sweepstakes at the Alberta specialty show under UK judge Sue Jones.

Lupine at 10 weeks old
Five years old, August 2008
Lupine at 2 years old
November 2007
7.5 years old
7.5 years old
Three and a half years old and pregnant with her first litter.