Mystery's showing successes in Australia included:
*BOB Sydney Royal 2006, Melbourne Royal 2007, 2009 and Adelaide Royal 2006
*BIG 4th Melbourne Royal 2006 (the first ever Flat Coated Retriever placed in Group at the Melbourne Royal), BIG Canberra Royal 2008 and made the cut for the 8 for final BIG at Melbourne Royal 2009.
*She was No 1 Flat Coated Retriever in Australia and awarded Flat Coated Retriever of the Year in Australia in both 2006 and 2008.
*After gaining her Grand Champion title at 4 ½ years old she went on to win BIG and RUBIS the next weekend in competition of over 950 dogs.
Since coming to New Zealand in May 2009 Mystery continued to be successful. These successes include:
*Completing her New Zealand Ch title September 2009.
*Bitch challenge and Reserve of Breed at the 2010 NZ Nationals aged 8 ½ years and 2011 NZ Nationals aged 9!!
*3x Veteran in Specialty Show and 1st in Veteran stakes.
*Open in Group December 2011 and Best Open in Specialty Show in April 2012.
*2 x Best In Group in October 2010 and April 2012
MYSTERY was awarded RESERVE BEST IN SHOW on 11th December 2011 under Mr Andrew Burt (Vic) at the lovely age of 10 years and 1 month in a show of over 750 entries, proving what a truly amazing girl she is!
Sadly we lost Mystery at the great age of 12. Rest In Peace beautiful girl, you have left an amazing legacy. Forever in the hearts of many.
We were privileged to have such a wonderful girl come to live with us and will be eternally grateful to Jazmyn Wray and Judy Kennon-Wray for allowing her to come here. She taught us so much!
Photos by Kiwiline Photography