“Eagle”, Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN NA *OAJ* CGC, won Best of Breed at both Catonsville KC shows, Maryland KC, Upper Potomac Valley KC and both Virginia Beach KC shows this fall. He topped it off by winning a Sporting Group II at the Saturday Virginia Beach KC show. Eagle switched gears and picked up his 2nd OA leg and 1st place, running the standard course 18 seconds under course time. He also picked up 3 OAJ legs and the title!! All of Eagle’s jumper runs were clean and fast with placements.

“Prue”, Ch Blazin’s Eternal Flame CD RA *AX* AXJ, picked up her 3rd AX leg and 3rd place for the title!!

“Chilly“, Blazin’s Ice Mountain, won Winners Bitch in her 1st two shows for her 1st two points.

Eagle, Prue and Chilly are owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault. Eagle is handled by Dawn and Prue and Chilly by Marty.

“Frannklin”, Maplemanse Stayman Rules WC CGC *ONYX*, achieved his ONYX flyball title – 20,000 points! Franklin continues to be the #5 Flatcoat in the North American Flyball Association, and hopes to keep moving up during the next few years. Janet Boss writes, “He’s been racing just over 3 years, and I’m very proud of him. Choosing the “wild thing” puppy was a leap of faith, but one I’ve never regretted.”

“Chase” (Ch Huntlane Chasin’ Daisies JH WC) took Best of Breed, over some very nice specials, on October 1, 2006. Chase is owned by John and Sandy Bulger and was handled by Sandy. Sandy writes, “Total shock and surprise, and one of the neatest moments I’ve had! And a pretty nice birthday present, too!” (Happy Birthday! — ed.)

“Faith“, Ch Blazin’s Gardez La Foi, won Best of Opposite at the Northeast Flat-Coated Retriever Club’s Supported entry at the Northeastern CT Dog Club show on Sunday, September 24th!! The judge was Dr. Donald Sturz. Faith also won Best of Opposite the day before at the Ox Ridge KC show under Don Evans. Her half sister “Cinder“, Ch Blazin’s Fairest, Cinderella, won Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for 5 points and her Championship at the supported entry. “Eagle“, Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN NA NAJ CGC, along with Faith, were 2 of the 4 specials out of 17 to be asked to gait one last time around!! It was well worth the drive to Connecticut!! Eagle and Faith are owned and loved by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault. Eagle was shown by Dawn and Faith by Alex Bialozor. Cinder is owned by Shannon and Sherry Walker and was shown to her finishing win by Dawn.

Announcing a New Senior Hunter! Kathi Leonhardt writes: “Isabel” (Ch Rowansgaard During Wind N Rain** *SH* WC CGC) just finished her title today at the Lab Club of the Potomac’s hunt test in Cheltenham, MD. It was really a wonderful finish to her title since it was on our own “home turf!” All of our weekend training buddies were there and thrilled for their token “little long haired lab!” Daddy Jordan, was there to cheer her on as “Bye” dog.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, “Brook”, Ch SR Bertschire’s Avalanche CDX MH *OA* OAJ WCX HOF (pending) earned her Open Agility Title at PVGRC’s Trial, with a 4th place. Then on Sunday, she earned her first Excellent Agility leg ever, Exc A JWW with a 2nd place. She was handled by her special friend, Vita. Brook is having more fun than I’ve ever seen her have. She’s so relaxed and the pressure’s off, and she’s clearly very proud of herself!

“Lily” (Reggae x. Dino) is now *Ch* Shalyn’s Wildwood Flower CD AX AXJ CGC! Lily, handled and owned by Anne Fisher and bred by Sherri Lilley, took Best of Winners to finish her Championship at the Roanoke Kennel Club show in Salem, Virginia, under Mrs. James Edward Clark on August 5th.

She is now Ch SR Bertschire’s Avalanche *CDX* NA OAJ MH WCX CGC *HOF pending*.

Bright and early Monday morning, July 3, “Brook” decided she COULD sit stay and down stay, and thus qualified for the elusive 3rd leg in Open Obedience at the Rock Creek KC show in So. Maryland. The previous weekend, she qualified in Open Agility for her OAJ. That combination, we believe, qualifies her for the FCRSA Hall of Fame, and we couldn’t be more excited!!

We thought being Bertschire’s first Master Hunter was way past wonderful, but this is just the best!!

Needless to say, we never thought we’d have a dog at this level, and we couldn’t be more proud nor excited!!!!!!!!!!! Brook is owned and loved by John and Sandy Bulger.

“Lexi“, *Ch* Swallowsflight Coal Quite a Catch, finished her championship at the Howard County shows. Cathie Newitt writes, “At the Northeastern MD KC she took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners under Mary Ann Alston for a 3 point major. The next day, at the Upper Marlboro Kennel Club Dana Kline awarded Lexi Best of Breed over champions, including a Group Placer, for a 4 point major to finish in style. Lexi was owner handled throughout her career. Thanks to all the CRFCRC club members who were ringside offering overwhelming support.”

“Shayla”, Ch Shalyn’s Not Jst A Pretty Face CD *RN* CGC, bred, owned, trained and handled by Sherri Lilley, earned her Rally Novice title at the Memorial Day shows in Hampton, Va. She moved up to Rally Advance and earned her first leg with a 100 and fourth place. Shayla also took Best of Breed over 4 male specials in Richmond, Va in June.

“Reggae”, Ch SR TLC Shalyn’s Rhythm O’the Island CD JH AX OAJ NAP CGC VFCR1, has been out on maternity leave since May 16th 2006. Introducing our newest family member, Shalyn’s Night for a Moondance “Jazmine” (Reggae x Eagle).

“Lily“, Shalyn’s Wildwood Flower CD *AX* *AXJ* CGC, owned, trained and handled by Anne Fisher took Winners Bitch in Charlottesville two of the four days to earn two points. She took Winners Bitch in Richmond to earn another two points. Lily only needs one more point to finish her Championship. Lily earned her AX title in Lynchburg on July 1st with 2nd place in the 24″ class. She earned her AXJ title with first place in Winchester July 8th with a first place in the 24” class. Lily double Q’d on July 9th and earned her first MX and MXJ legs and points toward her MACH title.