Ruger ’ s story continues to unfold . Just the way he entered into the lives of the Bradys is a story well worth retelling . They saw a Facebook post about rehoming a four-year-old flat-coated retriever named Ruger . Being lovers of the breed , they were intrigued and responded . The posting was by a breeder searching for the perfect home for Ruger and an agreement to enter him in show competition . The second stipulation was to make it possible for the beautiful dog to contribute to the gene pool of his breed .