Currently in Top Ten in both Breed and All Breed (2010) with limited showing
#3 Labrador in Breed and #4 Labrador in All Breed (2008)
#11 Labrador in Breed and #12 Labrador in All Breed (2009) with VERY limited showing
Multiple Group Wins, Multiple Group Placements, 120+ Career BOB's
BOB at Eukanuba (2008)
Invited to Westminster 2009
JAM at DFW Labrador Specialty (Apr 2009) - Pauline Mortier
JAM at Puget Sound Labrador Specialty (Aug 2009) - Janis Grannemann
Am/Can CH Gingerbred Celestial Thunder - "Zeus"
Zeus loves the show ring,moving effortlessly along with his handler Ellen Cottingham. His standard type, double coat, fluid movement, desire for birds, and mellow temperament make him not only a wonderful show dog in the ring, but also a great companion as well as hunting prospect. Thank you, Christine Tye, from Gingerbred Labradors for breeding such a fabulous labrador.
His favorite things to do at home (besides sitting on your lap on the couch) are either carrying, retrieving, or playing keep away with big sticks, tennis balls, or a deflated basketball. Zeus loves his toys and his pack.
Zeus has several litters on the ground! Check out some of their pictures here. Looking forward to watching the little ones grow into wonderful companions and champions.
Zeus' Show Ring Highlights
Before Zeus reached his second birthday he won 105 Best of Breeds, had 18 Group Placements, two Group 1st's, and a Best of Breed at the prestigious 2008 Eukanuba Championships under 2009 Westminster Best in Show judge Sari Brewster Tietjen.
Below are a few pictures of his Group Placements - click here to view a slideshow of all of them.  Group 1 at Whidbey Island KC |  Group 1 at Travis County KC |  Group 2 at Yakima Valley KC |
Group 3 at Yuma KC | 
Group 3 at Seattle KC |  Group 3 at Lizard Butte KC |
Thanks to the many judges that have found great qualities in Zeus!
We are especially proud of Zeus for winning the Big Apple Sporting BOB just prior to Westminster 2007 where he beat some tough competition on their way to NYC. Thank you Col. Jerry Weiss.
The road to his Championship, which he finished at 10 1/2 months old: - 10/21/2007 - Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore - WD (4 points!)
- 11/17/2007 - Whidbey Island Kennel Club - WD/BOW (4 points!)
- 11/18/2007 - Whidbey Island Kennel Club - WD/BOW (4 points!)
- 11/23/2007 - Golden Valley Kennel Club - WD/BOW/BOB (1 point!)
- 11/24/2007 - Golden Valley Kennel Club - WD/BOW/BOB New Champ (2 points!)
As a puppy, Zeus took 1st in the 6-9 mos Puppy Class at Rose City LRC Specialty and Sierra Vista Labrador Retriever Club Specialty.