Winning Ways

Update for Quinn 2022
August 16, 2022 / Stan Tissue
Quinn earned an invite for the AKC North American Diving Dogs regional for high score in DJ class on 6/24/2022 at Westwind Diving Dogs. He also earned two new titles, DSX2 and DJX at the two events held in July

In NACSW scent detection Quinn earned his third NW3 title in Smithton, PA on 3/19/2022. He earned an NW3-C container element title and an Elite title on 8/14/2022 in Colesville, MD at a trial at the National Capital Trolley Museum. He is excited to join his buddy Porter (owned by Helena Dahlen) as MD’s second Elite FCR.

In AKC Conformation, Quinn made his debut in the big show at the Westminster Kennel Club event in June, beside his brother Quigley (Pam Ambrose/Dawn Buttion).
Master Jumper Benji
August 14, 2022 / Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault & Colin & Bryce
Benji, Blazin’s Push The Button MX MXJ FCAT ACT2 ACT2J, handled by Marty, finished his Master Jumper title picking up his 6th QQ! Benji is loved and owned by Marty, Colin, Bryce & Dawn.
Calder Earns CD Title
August 14, 2022 / Penny Woodward
At the Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club Obedience trail held in Winchester, VA, Calder earned his CD title under judge David Brobst and picked up an Advanced Rally leg under judge Joanne Brobst. Calder is Quillquest Yin Yang and Darkwater BCAT, BN, *CD*, CGC, DS, JH, NAP, NJP, RATN, RN. On to Open A!
Shalyn’s first Fast Cat title
August 14, 2022 / Sherri P Lilley-Peck
Breeze, GCH CH Shalyn’s Sweet Virginia Breeze CD BN RA RATO BCAT* CGC bred, owned and handled by Sherri Lilly-Peck earned her BCAT title at the Penn Ridge KC trial in Doswell, Va. Aways a fun time chasing the bunny!
Sarge earns her Junior Hunter title
August 7, 2022 / Steve and Betsy Surprenant
Sarge earned her Junior Hunter (JH) title at the Keystone Retriever Club AKC Double Junior Hunt Test at Mount Ararat Farm in Port Deposit, MD. Sarge only needed one pass, but she was entered and qualified in both tests. Sarge says anytime you get eight ducks in one day, it’s a great day! A special thanks to Keystone for putting on a successful double HT, to judging teams Ron Reed & Dora Hefflefinger and Ray Seddon & Linda Christy, and to Gaby Buck for letting Keystone use her incredible property.
Master Agility Champion Juvi
July 23, 2022 / Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault & Colin & Bryce
On July 23, 2022 at 10 years of age, Juvi, GCH CH MACH BLAZIN’S LICENSE TO DRIVE CDX PCDX BN GN RAE JH MXS MJS OF T2B BCAT HOF VFCR1, finished her Master Agility Championship title!! Juvi also picked up her Master Standard Silver and Master Jumper Silver titles along the way!! Juvi is owned and loved by Marty, Dawn, Colin and Bryce!
Crimson Earns WC
July 16, 2022 / Penny Woodward
At the PVGRC WC/X tests, Crimson earned the WC title under judges Judy Gladson and Chris LeBel. It was hot but she stuck to hunting for her first bird and was able to dig out a well hidden hen pheasant. Very proud of her and her tenacity. Crimson is now Flatgold’s Storming Heart *WC*. Not bad for 10 months old.
WC Girl Sarge
July 16, 2022 / Steve and Betsy Surprenant
Sarge earned her WC (Working Certificate) at the Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club WC/WCX test held at Rover’s Content in Cheltenham, MD. The purpose of the test is to encourage the use of and maintain the natural hunting ability of Flat-Coated and Golden Retrievers by retrieving and delivering birds as quickly as possible in a pleasing, obedient manner. Sarge did a great job! A special thanks to PVGRC for putting on a superb test and to judges Judy Gladson and Chris Lebel.
Crimson’s First Points Are A Major
June 26, 2022 / Penny Woodward
Crimson (Flatgold’s Storming Heart) earns her first points at the Virginia Kennel Club shows in Richmond, VA on 6-26-22 and then is selected Best of Opposite to put her first points as a 3 point major from the 9-12 puppy class. She had a good time and even gave the judges a kiss. Best of all the tail wag never slowed down.
Master Standard Benji
June 26, 2022 / Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault & Colin & Bryce
Benji, Blazin’s Push The Button MX AXJ FCAT ACT2 ACT2J, handled by Marty, finished his Master Standard title picking up 5 QQs along the way! Benji is loved and owned by Marty, Colin, Bryce & Dawn.