Ricky's breeder, Pam Legault, said this of Ricky when he was young:

"Ricky is perhaps the best ambassador for our breed we have ever owned or bred. A true character, his mission in life is to make everyone he meets leave smiling. In the show ring, he won a Specialty RWD at 6½ months old and finished his Can.Ch. with the judge commenting on how wonderful it was to see a balanced Irishman that had such a powerful and true reach and drive, the same critique given him at the ISCBC Specialty where he was BOW. When moving, his topline is motionless and his stride effortless. He is just now starting to grow into himself and we feel he should finish easily in the States once he matures. He is AKC pointed. Ricky has a classic headpiece and expression, a correct dark coat that is easy to maintain and tight feet which is so important in a hunting breed. We hope to work on hunting titles and also think he would be a fun dog to do some Obedience with once I get my act together. He loves to please but is also happy just being a bed hog or sitting on his haunches with his arms around you smiling. We are excited about Ricky's pending first litter and think these puppies should be very pretty and easy to live and work with."