This site last updated: February 16, 2006

In early March of 2001, we welcomed a new golden retriever to our family. We weren't expecting to get a pup until spring, but fate stepped in. The litter born December 2000 to HuntChase Goldens (breeder Mike Butler) was expected to have six pups. All were promised to other homes. But when Brooke had her puppies, there were ten! So we were able to reserve one.

Since we unexpectedly got a winter baby, we named our little guy Lumilapsi (LOO-mee LAHP-see)," which is Finnish for "snow child." Lumi's official AKC registered name is "HuntChase's Alabama Jubilee." Not a very Finnish or wintry title! It derives from a traditional southern song. This name has meaning for us, too. We were visiting Diane's mom in Alabama when we learned there were golden puppies available. We were all pretty jubilant! Also, the name is in keeping with HuntChase's theme for this litter, "Songs of the South."

Heeeere's Lumi! With Mike's help, we picked this adorable little munchkin as our new family member. He's 7-1/2 weeks old here.

THE HOMECOMING! Lumi came to live at our house on March 10, 2001, at 11-1/2 weeks old. During his first day with us, he was a very busy boy!
Meeting the locals	Toy inventory	Cool! This ball's got a handle!	Chewy furniture
Laps	Snow child	More laps	Boot Camp
Puppies just sleep...	...and sleep	...and sleep	...and sleep

Go to page two to learn about Lumi's breeding and watch him grow into a gorgeous adult dog!

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