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Vol. VI, Issue 1
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January 16, 2015
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HOW BE MENTALLY TOUGH
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| Navy Seals and Olympic athletes have more in
c ommon than you might think. Members of both groups are not only physically fit, they're also mentally tough.
Here's what they do to be their (mental) best:
1) Talk positively to yourself
2) Set goals
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AKC AWARDS
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 Breeder of the Year By SportThe AKC recognizes an outstanding breeder or pair of breeders in each of the seven groups as well as in each of the subgroups.
This year Dr. Mary Tatum has been awarded the 2015 Breeder of the Year for Retriever Field Events - Labradors. In addition Jackie Mertens has been awarded the 2015 Breeder of the Year for Obedience - Golden Retrievers. You can read more here.
A few months ago, we let you know about one of the nominees for an AKC Lifetime Achievement Award. In case you haven't heard, John Russell did win the 2016 AKC Lifetime Achievement Award in the Performance Event category. (The other categories are Conformation and Companion events). You can read more here. |
HUNTING NEWS WRAP UP
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Photo courtesy Pheasants Forever.
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The DU, PF and Avery websites have a wealth of information useful to hunters. Here are links to articles we found interesting: - PF has published state-by-state forecasts for those making rooster roadtrips. Read more here.
- DU has published waterfowl migration maps. Read more here.
- Scott Linden, writing for Outdoor Life has a good article on how to "pack it in" for a hunting trip. Read more here.
- DU has published an article on "Calling the Shot" that just may help make the trip more successful for everyone. Read more here.
- Temperatures have finally dropped in the East. DU talks about the impact on the Atlantic Flyway. Read more here.
- An app to help you set up decoy spreads from Decoy Pro. Read more here.
- DU has put together an interesting article about the incredible diversity of critters waterfowl eat. You can read more here.
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HEALTH WRAPUP
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Is a Cough Just a Cough?
So your dog just coughed. How do you know if it's serious? Here's an article to help you differentiate between a cough and a reason to see the vet. You can read more here.
Fish or Coconut Oil?
First we heard about the  benefits of fish oil, then coconut oil comes on the scene. Which one is best?
According to the Dogs Naturally website, they are both good, for different reasons. You can read more here.
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You take a bite under the watchful eye of your dog. You give in, break off a piece and share your food. Those calories can add up. Graphic courtesy White Lodge Veterinary Surgery.
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Incidence of Reported Hip Dysplasia Other than environment (see next item), selectively breeding for normal hips is the main way to reduce the incidence of dysplasia. The OFA has created some great charts that show how the reported incidence has changed over the past 30 years. Hip Dysplasia
We're reported it before, but we think it's important so we're going to say it again. Research on hip dysplasia makes it clear that some portion of the incidence of the condition is controllable -- by owners. As reported in the Institute of Canine Biology, "we often talk about hip dysplasia as if it is a discrete disorder... in dogs dysplasia is a processs with no fixed endpoint."
You can read more here.
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NEW THIS WEEK
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Retriever Results has been updated to include events that took place January 8 - 10, 2015
Treasure Coast Retriever Club (TCRC)
To dig even deeper, visit the website. There you can identify top sires and dams, view profiles of dogs, handlers and professional kennels and see complete rankings.
Enjoy!
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| PIC OF THE WEEK | |
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| We're giving Mark and Shannon the week off to share this fun photobomb from Ramsey Russell's GetDucks.com, a full-service agency specializing in world-wide wingshooting adventures.
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WINNERS
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Topbrass City Limits MH owned by Bob & Macy Swift won the 42-dog Q at Treasure Coast with Bob as the handler.
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Lab Worx's Special Aves Services owned by Manual Valdes became QAA at Treasure Coast. Brad Arington (Mossy Pond Retrievers) was the handler.
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QUALIFYING - 42 starters
Topbrass City Limits MH, GM, 2/18/2013, Bob & Macy Swift, Bob Swift, TCRC
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Treasure Coast Derby ribbon holders: 1st Bert Windham with Beaver Runs Cool Hand Luke, Richard Deeds with Lake Effect Retreiver Legend, 3rd Johnny Armstrong with Flawless Execution - Flex and 4th Mark Menzies with Delpond's Flapjack.
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DERBY - 30 starters
Smallest stake - 27 (PWRC)
Largest stake - 35 (PalmRC, SRCOSG)
Beaver Runs Cool Hand Luke, YLM, 2/19/2014, Bert Windham, Bert Windham, TCRC
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At Stud:
AFC Arnold's Burly Tabster MH
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18.5 AA points
11 Derby points
30 Straight Master passes
100% amateur trained & handled
Sire of Arnold's Burly Skidmark QAA
Excellent hips
EIC & CNM Clear
360-461-0662
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| NEW QUALIFIED ALL AGE | |
There were 2 dogs that recently became QAA bringing the total to 2 QAA dogs for the year (see the complete list). Name in red is youngest dog.
Be sure to visit the website and see the dogs that became QAA by year, 2001 - present. Sort by age at QAA, sire and dam.
Treasure Coast Retriever Club Topbrass City Limits MH GM 2.8 Bob & Macy Swift Bob Swift Lab Worx's Special Aves Service YLF 2.4 Manual Valdes Brad Arington (Mossy Pond Retrievers)
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Email or text (609-306-9101) us your photos.
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DERBY LIST
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Welcome to the Derby List!
There are now 25 dogs on the 2016 Derby List (see the complete list). Name in red has gained over the previous competitive weekend.
Top 5 Derby List Dogs Flawless Execution - Flex, BLM, 5/6/2014, Johnny Armstrong, 42 pts
Deep Run Moondog, YLM, 2/22/2014, Phyllis Giroux, Dvm, 26 pts
Blue Moon's Sir Francis Drake, YLM, 2/17/2014, George Rogers, 25 pts
Silvertip Secret Weapon, BLM, 3/15/2014, Jean Grammer, 24 pts
Five Star General Patton's Colt 45 Omg, BLM, 2/2/2014, Mike Griffin, 23 pts
Lone Willow's Poconip Express , YLF, 2/12/2014, Dave Rowan, 23 pts
Top Derby List Dogs Still Eligible to Run
Flawless Execution - Flex, BLM, 5/6/2014, Johnny Armstrong, 42 pts
Deep Run Moondog, YLM, 2/22/2014, Phyllis Giroux, Dvm, 26 pts Blue Moon's Sir Francis Drake, YLM, 2/17/2014, George Rogers, 25 pts Silvertip Secret Weapon, BLM, 3/15/2014, Jean Grammer, 24 pts Five Star General Patton's Colt 45 Omg, BLM, 2/2/2014, Mike Griffin, 23 pts Lone Willow's Poconip Express , YLF, 2/12/2014, Dave Rowan, 23 pts
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| Need to correct a handler? feedback@retrieveresults.com or text (6093069101). |
| NATIONALS |
2015 National - 112 Dogs Qualified! 96 Starters! 1 Winner
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified.
NFC-AFC Keeno's Gizmo, BLM, 7.1 yo, Bruce & Betty Hall, handled by Al Arthur, Sandhill Retrievers.
2016 National Amateur - 56 Dogs Qualified
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified.
FC-AFC Son Of A Preacher Man, BLM, 8.6, Duncan & Ellen Christie
2016 Master National - 41 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified.
2015 Canadian National - 117 Dogs Qualified! 51 Entered! 1 Winner!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. For a complete list, view the PDF reportor see it online.
NFTCH Battle River Perro, BLM, 5.5 yo, Bob & Deirdre Kozminski handled by Colin McNicol.
You can read more about the event here.
2015 Canadian National Amateur - 147 Dogs Qualified! 55 Starters, 12 Finalists, 1 Winner!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. For more information, view the PDF report or see it online.
FC-AFC-NFTCH-NAFTCH L And L Just A Gigolo, BLM, 10.6, Howard Simson and Lise Langlois
Note: Age listed is dog's age at the time of the event. |
| Need to correct a handler? feedback@retrieveresults.com or text (6093069101). |
CURRENT RANKINGS - DOGS (see more online in Rankings)
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Names of dogs in red have gained over from the previous week. Click on the link to see the complete list.
Top Derby Dogs (4 dogs with Derby points)
Beaver Runs Cool Hand Luke, YLM, 1.8 yrs, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc, Bert Windham
Lake Effect Retreiver Legend, -LM, 1.4 yrs, 0 wins, 3 pts, 1 plc, Richard Deeds
Flawless Execution - Flex, BLM, 1.6 yrs, 0 wins, 2 pts, 1 plc, Johnny Armstrong
Delpond's Flapjack, BLF, 1.6 yrs, 0 wins, 1 pts, 1 plc, Mark Menzies
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| Need to correct a handler? feedback@retrieveresults.com or text (6093069101). |
CURRENT RANKINGS - HANDLERS (see more online in Rankings)
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Names of handlers in red have gained over the previous week. Click on the links to see the complete list.
Top Derby Handlers - Amateurs (4 handlers)
Bert Windham, 1 wins, 5 pts, 1 plc
Richard Deeds, 0 wins, 3 pts, 1 plc
Johnny Armstrong, 0 wins, 2 pts, 1 plc
Mark Menzies, 0 wins, 1 pts, 1 plc
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