Penara Labrador Retrievers

07/11/2024

05/19/2024

Are there any Labrador breeders/friends in the Iowa/Nebraska area with a young adult Labrador they’re looking to place? I have a previous client that recently lost a dog from me at 13 and he sounds pretty lonely. 🥺 would need to be a gentle dog. ♥️

04/01/2024

Willson’s win photo. Best of Breed at Midwest Labrador Retriever Club of Iowa 3/31/2024. Thank you Rachael Pickering for the photos!! 🔥MBISS GCH CH Penara Catching Fire🔥

03/31/2024

Our handsome Willson and his best buddy, trainer and handler Melissa Forneris-Joens won Best in Specialty Show today at MWLRC under very respected breeder/judge Ms. Claire White-Peterson. We are so excited that he is the first Fox red to be awarded Multiple Best In Specialty Shows. Thank you so much to the club, judge and especially to Melissa for loving Willson and for her expert handling. MBISS GCH CH Penara Catching Fire!!🔥

03/12/2024

Handsome Rossi at 4 years. And being a goof hanging with Dad and Willson.

09/10/2023

GCH Penara Catching Fire (Willson) had a great weekend at the Midwest LRC and the Des Moines Kennel Club dog show. He received a judges award of merit Friday, Select dog Saturday and Best of Breed Sunday. He is well on his way to a Bronze Grand Championship! Conditioned, trained and handled by our good friend Melissa Forneris-Joens.

05/18/2023

Willson is looking good!

04/02/2023

A great weekend and a new Grand Champion! BISS Gr. Ch. Penara Catching Fire. Select dog Saturday under breeder/judge Nancy Brandow at MWLRC and a JAM Sunday. Thank you for all your hard work and kindness for our boy Melissa Forneris-Joens. You’ve believed in him from the start. ♥️