Winning Ways

  • 4/6/02 At the Shenandoah Valley Working Retriever Club’s NAHRA test

    April 6, 2002 /

    “Tanner”, WR Light-Foot’s Eclipse CD SH WCX FDX , owned by John and Sandy Bulger and handled by John, completed his Working Retriever title. John Bulger’s Brook”, SR Bertschire’s Avalanche JH WC, received 2 legs towards her Working Retriever title.

    At the same event, “Valley” , SR Allegro’s Free Valley Sunrise, owned and Handled by Penny Woodward, received her NAHRA Started Retriever Title. Special thanks to Al Jenkins who helped judge at this event. Whooo Hoo!

  • News from Joan Benson and Quest

    April 6, 2002 /

    On Saturday April 6, Quest, Skywalker Galaxy Quest was in his first Hunt Test. He performed very nicely and earned his first Junior Hunter leg. He was handled by his owner, Joan Bensen.

    On Sunday, March 24 in Raleigh, N.C., Quest won Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first major. He was handled by owner, Joan Bensen.

  • 3/24/02 At the Fayetteville KC show in Raleigh, NC

    March 24, 2002 /

    Raven, Ch Darktarn Neptune’s Raven was BOB. He was one of 8 pulled in group. He is owned by M. Butsavage & Jane Brumley. He was handled by Karen Bryant.

  • 3/23/02 At the Raleigh Kennel Club show in Raleigh, NC

    March 23, 2002 /

    Reggie, Quillquest Ghillie’s Gundog was WD & BOW for a 3 point major. This was out of the 6-9 month puppy class! It was great that his breeder, Gillian Impey, was there to see him get his first points. Reggie is handled by Faith Quade. He is owned by Jane Brumley

    Raven, Ch Darktarn Neptune’s Raven was BOB. He is owned by M. Butsavage & Jane Brumley. He was handled by Karen Bryant.

  • 3/17/02 At the Dog Owners Training Club trial in West Friendship, MD

    March 17, 2002 /

    “Vita”, CH Blazin’s Doppelbock CDX JH WCX, owned by Scott and Tina Borden and handled by Tina, qualified in Open A to complete his CDX Obedience title. Vita surprised us all by earning his CDX in 3 straight trials!

  • 3/17/02 At the Virginia Retriever Association tests in Culpeper, VA

    March 17, 2002 /

    “Katie” CH WR Lyric’s Kay CD SH WCX CGC TDI, handled by Al Jenkins, earned her fourth WR leg. The high temperature was 38 degrees F and the near-constant rain made it a perfect environment for a simulated duck hunt. 20 dogs ran, 18 passed the land double, trail, and quarter test, 14 qualified.

  • 3/2/02 At the American Temperament Test Society test in Hampton, VA

    March 2, 2002 /

    “Cosmo” passed the Temperament Test with flying colors. The ATTS is a 25 year old, non-profit organization that takes into account each breed’s Standard when evaluating temperament. Cosmo is owned by Melody Daniels and Blazin Kennels, trained and handled by Melody. CH SR SHR U-CD U-AGI Blazin’s Back O’ The Moon CDX JH AX WCX CGC TT.

  • 2/17/02 At the Maryland Kennel Club show in Baltimore, MD

    February 17, 2002 /

    “Cutter”, owned by Cheryl and Foster Beach and handled by Cheryl, became CH Maple Manse Ruff and Trump CGC under Breeder Judge Kurt Anderson! Cutter is 19 months old and started his show career this same weekend one year ago with a 3 point major. (“What does that mean?”) The Beaches want to sincerely thank all their friends in the CRFCRC for their support and coaching. Now on to field work and obedience!

  • 2/16/02 At the Down East Retriever Club hunt test in Vanceboro, NC

    February 16, 2002 /

    “Katie”, CH SR Lyric’s Kay CD SH WCX CGC TDI, handled by Al Jenkins, earned her fourth SH leg. The water blinds and marks were held in a flooded cypress swamp which presented a completely new challenge to both Katie and Al. Water marks were by invitation only and Katie made short work of them to finish up the fourth and final SH leg. 25 dogs ran, 14 went to water, and 10 qualified.

  • 1/27/02 At the Charleston KC show in Ladson, SC

    January 27, 2002 /

    “Faith” , Kaydin’s Finding Faith CGC, picked up another point going WB/BOS under judge Barbara Alderman. Faith was handled by Vanessa in the bred by exhibitor class.