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Vol. VI, Issue 29
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September 14, 2016
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DISTEMPER OUTBREAK
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 Distemper is something most of us seldom encounter. After all, we vaccinate our puppies and keep our older dogs up to date on their shots. But distemper is highly contagious and serious with no known cure. Dogs that survive often suffer irreparable neurological damage. The disease can be tricky to diagnose in the absence of testing as symptoms can mimic those of tick-borne diseases. While the disease can be managed, the outlook is not great. And this probably played a role in the Franklin (OH) County Dog Shelter's decision to euthanize more than 50 dogs over the weekend that were showing "severe clinical signs" or were determine to "not be suitable for quarantine.) You can read more about distemper here. |
HUNTING
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Waterfowl Forecast
DU has published an article on the 2016 Waterfowl Forecast produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service. The report is organized by region, making it easy to get a sense of how your hunting spot may fare. You can read more here . Top 5 Shotgunning Mistakes (and how to fix them)
Field & Stream's Phil Bourjaily demonstrates the top five shotgunning mistakes. His techniques work for "kids, new shooters and even veterans. You can read more here. Top Shooting Tips from Olympic Hopefuls Field & Stream's Dan Saelinger has an interesting article on what he learned visiting the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs -- specifically:
- Making Second Shots
- Eye Exercises
- The Perfect Gun Mount
You can read more here. Kansas Pheasant, Quail Populations Good
The Kansas Department of Wildlife says that Southwest Kansas could have "the best overall pheasant population in the state with Northwest Kansas coming in a close second. And the outlook for quail hunteres is one of the best in the past 20-30 years. You can read more here. |
IT TAKES MORE THAN PRACTICE
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According to a study published in Perspectives in Psychological Science, practice accounts for just "18 percent of the difference in athletic success." So why is this? According to the article's author Brooke Macnamara, "learning rates vary. Some...improve very quickly with less practice, while others require much more practice." So if practice doesn't account for the differences what does?
- Personality and perseverance
- Propensity to get injured
- Propensity to choke under pressure
- Differences in maximum oxygen uptake
- Differences in how muscle mass is acquired
- Coordination
- Height
- Enjoyment of competition.
Happy training! You can read more here. |
LOVE THE DOG YOU'VE GOT
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Sometimes the dog we end up with doesn't live up to our expectations. Even though we research the parents, develop a solid training plan and sketch out a travel schedule that will give the pup the best competitive opportunities, it just may not be enough. Here's a good article to help you love the one you've got. You can read more here. |
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PIC OF THE WEEK
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| | Mark & Shannon Atwater (UpClose Photo) shoot dogs at local and national events, work with clients on private commissions and produce photos seen in national magazines. You can reach them at 229-524-6187, upclosephoto@windstream.net, www.upclosephoto.com |
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NEW THIS WEEK
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Retriever Results has been updated to include events that took place September 9 - 11, 2016.
Idaho Retriever Club (IRC)
Minnesota Field Trial Association (MFTA)
South Jersey Retriever Club (SoJsyRC)
Treasure State Retriever Club (TSRC)
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.
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| HIGHLIGHTS | |
Congratulations to these dogs and their owners for achieving something extraordinary!
- FC-AFC Castlebay Abe's Cranberry Run (BLM, 9.2 years old) owned by Lynn Budd, has earned 50.5 All-Age points
- Spring Creek's Big Sky Belle and owner-handler Jeff Cornell have won back-to-back Qualifyings at Mission Valley and Idaho Retriever Clubs.
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This year Team MMR (Mission Mountain Retrievers) has earned 101.5 US All-Age points, 30 Canadian All-Age points, with 4 dogs qualified for the US National and 3 for the Canadian National plus a US Double Header. Saying thanks to coach and mentor Eric Fangsrud are: Sharon van der Lee and Rusty, Armand Fangsrud and Odin, Gordon Wistrom and Andy, Ed Nesselroad and Grant, Barney White and Fred, John Robinson and Gus, John van der Lee and Rocky. Missing are Jim Hensarling and Grover, Donna Vanderzanden and Dutch.
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OPEN WINNERS
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FC-AFC High Peak Rebel Ridge's Outlaw and co-owner (with Samantha Thompson) Justin Aimone won the South Jersey Open.
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OPEN - 1 untitled dog wins!
Smallest stake - 41 (SoJsyRC)
Largest stake - 63 (IRC)
FC-AFC High Peak Rebel Ridge's Outlaw, BLF, 4/17/2009, Samantha Thompson and Justin Aimone, Justin Aimone, SoJsyRC
Pirate's Fancy Seafaring Lady "ruby", BLF, 12/25/2009, George Rogers, George Rogers, IRC
FC Road Warriors Dieter Brock, BLM, 2/8/2009, Penny Youngblood, Dave Rorem, Rorem Retrievers, MFTA
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AMATEUR WINNERS
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See the complete list of those who placed in the past week or visit Retriever Results. Name in red is youngest dog to win.
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Gavins Point Ms. Ellie Mae and owner-handler Greg Anderson won the Minnesota FTA Owner-handler Amateur.
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Truluck's Saddle Up owned by Milton & Sherry McClure and handled by Milton took second at the Minnesota FTA Owner-Handler Amateur.
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High Peak's Objection Overruled and FC-AFC Tucquan's Ode to Sweetness JH took first and fourth respectively at the South Jersey Amateur with owner-handler Samantha Thompson.
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AMATEUR - 2 untitled dogs win!
Smallest stake - 32 (SoJsyRC)
Largest stake - 69 (MFTA)
FC-AFC Bigwoods Hillbilly Hammer, BLM, 10/9/2007, Linda Johnson, Md, Linda Johnson, Md, IRC Gavins Point Ms. Ellie Mae, YLF, 3/6/2013, Greg Anderson, Greg Anderson, MFTA High Peak's Objection Overruled, BLM, 2/2/2012, Samantha Thompson, Samantha Thompson, SoJsyRC
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QUALIFYING WINNERS
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Public Enemies Crime Boss MH owned by Kati Becker and handled by Bob Tebbens (Turtle Creek Labs) took third at the South Jersey Q.
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QUALIFYING
Smallest stake - 16 (IRC)
Largest stake - 22 (SoJsyRC)
B2r High Plains Drifter, BLM, 5/8/2013, Greg Sharer, Greg Sharer, B2r Retrievers, SoJsyRC
Desert Low Rider Ii, BLM, 12/30/2012, Bob Byrum, Bob Byrum, TSRC
Spring Creek's Big Sky Belle, BLF, 4/7/2012, Jeff Cornell, Jeff Cornell, IRC Wildfire's Tnt, GM, 2/23/2013, Roselyn Wilson, Roselyn Wilson, MFTA
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DERBY WINNERS
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Maestro's Ace in the Field owned by Dnany Haas and handled by Greg Sharer (B2R Retrievers) won the South Jersey Derby.
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Maestro's Rugged Tin Cloth, owned by Danny Haas and handled by Greg Sharer (B2R Retrievers) earned an RJ at the South Jersey Derby.
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Deuce's Hammerin' Hank owned by Ted Carlson and handled by Tim Springer (Dynamic Retrievers) earned an RJ at the MFTA Derby.
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DERBY
Smallest stake - 10 (IRC)
Largest stake - 26 (MFTA)
Linmac's Trigger Happy, YLM, 5/20/2015, Jim Mcdowall, Jim Mcdowall, TSRC Maestro's Ace In The Field, CLM, 12/24/2014, Danny Haas, Greg Sharer, B2r Retrievers, SoJsyRC Magzilla's Built To Last, BLM, 12/18/2014, Ben Echevarria, Ben Echevarria, IRC Satin Belle's Frisson, BLM, 9/24/2014, Jackie Thibodeaux, Jackie Thibodeaux, Satin Belle Retrievers, MFTA
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Becoming a Field Champion or Amateur Field Champion is a true accomplishment. Visit Retriever Results to see the complete list year by year. Congratulations!
There were no new FCs this week.
FC-AFC Bigwoods Hillbilly Hammer Linda Johnson, Md 8.9 (FC-AFC Wood River's Franchise ex Bigwoods Precious Gem MH)
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QUALIFIED ALL-AGE
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There were 5 dogs that recently became QAA bringing the total to 291 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.
Idaho Retriever ClubWest Coast Jewel BLF 1.9 Brent Mcbride Brent Mcbride
Minnesota Field Trial AssociationCladdaghs Johnny Ringo BLM 3.2 Kyle & Megan Krueger Megan Krueger Wildfire's Tnt GM 3.5 Roselyn Wilson Roselyn Wilson South Jersey Retriever ClubB2r High Plains Drifter BLM 3.3 Greg Sharer Greg Sharer (B2r Retrievers) Indigo's Hook, Line And Sinker BLM 2.5 Joanna Lewis Joanna Lewis Treasure State Retriever ClubDesert Low Rider Ii BLM 3.6 Bob Byrum Bob Byrum
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DERBY LIST
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Welcome to the Derby List!
There are now 102 dogs on the 2016 Derby List (see the complete list). Name in red has gained compared to the previous competitive weekend.
Linmac's Trigger Happy , YLM, 5/20/2015, Jim Mcdowall
(NAFC-FC Cody Cut A Lean Grade ex Grouse Creek's Sierra MH)
Top 5 Derby List Dogs
Flawless Execution - Flex, BLM, 5/6/2014, Johnny Armstrong, 95 pts Magzilla's Built To Last, BLM, 12/18/2014, Ben Echevarria, 45 pts She Was Perfect Thursday, BLF, 3/29/2015, Alex Drent, 42 pts Black Lager Eleven, BLM, 5/29/2014, Rich & Jodi Charrier, 41 pts
Jazztime Ll's Mr Cool Jay, BLM, 1/30/2015, Larry & Anna Calvert, 35 pts
Top Derby List Dogs Still Eligible to Run
Magzilla's Built To Last, BLM, 12/18/2014, Ben Echevarria, 45 pts
She Was Perfect Thursday, BLF, 3/29/2015, Alex Drent, 42 pts
Jazztime Ll's Mr Cool Jay, BLM, 1/30/2015, Larry & Anna Calvert, 35 pts
Benson Bobo's Kaw From Ouranos, CLM, 10/26/2015, Jason Ross, 28 pts
Elmwood's Gametime, BLM, 1/5/2015, Daniel Boyd, 28 pts
Ford's Better Idea, BLM, 11/26/2014, Freeman Boyett, 28 pts
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NATIONAL OPEN QUALIFIERS - 68
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FC-AFC Forry's Charmed One, BLF, 9.7, Lynn Budd
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NATIONALS SUMMARY
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Qualification lists are automatically calculated each week. Eligibility for certain events depends on the handler's status (amateur or professional). If your dog is missing from a list or is included and you feel that is in error, please let us know.2016 Master National - 1064 Dogs Qualified! 840 Dogs Entered!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. (Please note: the Master National has changed the rules to automatically qualify MNH dogs. Some of the dogs we list as qualified may be retired or deceased.) Dogs age is age as of the Master National.
You can read more about the event here.
2016 Canadian National -141 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. For a complete list, view the PDF report or see it online. Dogs age is age as of the Canadian National.You can read more about the event here.
2016 U.S. National - 68 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. Dogs age is age as of the U.S. National.
2017 Master Amateur - 218 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. Dogs age is age as of the 2017 Master Amateur. You can read more about the event here.
2017 U.S. National Amateur - 20 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. Dogs age is age as of the U.S. National Amateur.
You can read more about the event here.
2017 Canadian National Amateur - 120 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to all of the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. Dogs age is age as of the Canadian National Amateur.
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CURRENT RANKINGS - DOGS (see more online)
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Names of dogs in red have gained over from the previous week. Click on the links to see the complete list.
NFC-AFC Robber's Stray Bullet, BLM, 8.7 yrs, 5 wins, 35.5 pts, 10 plc, Henry Mcneil, Jr.
NAFC-FC Dottie Ray's Ivy League, BLF, 8.2 yrs, 6 wins, 34.5 pts, 9 plc, Andy Kahn FC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice, BLM, 9.6 yrs, 5 wins, 30.5 pts, 9 plc, Mark Medford FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble, BLM, 9.8 yrs, 5 wins, 28.5 pts, 7 plc, Bobby Lane FC-AFC Valtor's Hayseed Kid, BLM, 9.7 yrs, 3 wins, 26 pts, 9 plc, Valerie Martin
NFC-AFC Robber's Stray Bullet, BLM, 8.7 yrs, 4 wins, 29.5 pts, 8 plc, Henry Mcneil, Jr.
FC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice, BLM, 9.6 yrs, 4 wins, 20 pts, 4 plc, Mark Medford FC Road Warriors Dieter Brock, BLM, 7.5 yrs, 3 wins, 20 pts, 8 plc, Penny Youngblood FC-AFC Jj Of Red Rock, BLM, 4.6 yrs, 2 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc, Jim Mcbee FC Trumarc's Gratuity, BLF, 5.7 yrs, 2 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc, John Larkin NAFC-FC Dottie Ray's Ivy League, BLF, 8.2 yrs, 3 wins, 16.5 pts, 5 plc, Andy Kahn FC Hilltop's High Society Lady Ga Ga, YLF, 5.1 yrs, 1 wins, 16.5 pts, 7 plc, Carma Futhey FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble, BLM, 9.5 yrs, 3 wins, 15 pts, 3 plc, Bobby Lane FC-AFC-NFTCH-NAFTCH Nightwings Marsh Leader, BLM, 8.9 yrs, 2 wins, 15 pts, 6 plc, Douglass Eberhardt
FC-AFC Cool Fuel MH, BLM, 7.9 yrs, 2 wins, 19 pts, 8 plc, Rich Pingatore
FC-AFC Make It Happen Captain, BLM, 8.2 yrs, 2 wins, 19 pts, 5 plc, Gary Zellner NAFC-FC Dottie Ray's Ivy League, BLF, 8.2 yrs, 3 wins, 18 pts, 4 plc, Andy Kahn AFC She's Three Times A Lady, BLF, 6.7 yrs, 2 wins, 17.5 pts, 6 plc, Steve Graafstra AFC Wood Rivers Mr Big, BLM, 4.9 yrs, 2 wins, 17 pts, 5 plc, Bill & Gay Fruehling FC-AFC Valtor's Hayseed Kid, BLM, 9.5 yrs, 2 wins, 16.5 pts, 5 plc, Valerie Martin
Flawless Execution - Flex, BLM, 1.9 yrs, 9 wins, 55 pts, 15 plc, Johnny Armstrong
Magzilla's Built To Last, BLM, 1.7 yrs, 6 wins, 45 pts, 14 plc, Ben Echevarria
She Was Perfect Thursday, BLF, 1.4 yrs, 5 wins, 42 pts, 13 plc, Jill Finch
Jazztime Ll's Mr Cool Jay, BLM, 1.5 yrs, 3 wins, 35 pts, 11 plc, Larry & Anna Calvert
Black Lager Eleven, BLM, 1.9 yrs, 3 wins, 30 pts, 9 plc, Rich Charrier
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CURRENT RANKINGS - HANDLERS (see more online)
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Names of handlers in red have gained over the previous week. Click on the links to see the complete list.
Danny Farmer (Vinwood Retrievers), 8 wins, 75.5 pts, 31 plc Alan Pleasant (Black River Retrievers), 8 wins, 68 pts, 27 plc
Ray Voigt (Handjem Retrievers), 7 wins, 52.5 pts, 18 plc
John Henninger (Tru-line Retrievers), 6 wins, 48 pts, 20 plc
Al Arthur (Sandhill Retrievers), 5 wins, 48 pts, 17 plc
Jim Gonia (Mckenna Kennels), 4 wins, 40 pts, 15 plc
Top Professional Handlers - Derby (82 handlers) Jason Baker (Baker Retrievers), 13 wins, 120 pts, 39 plc Alex Drent (Mckenna Kennels), 8 wins, 73 pts, 26 plc Amie Henninger (Tru-line Retrievers), 6 wins, 48 pts, 14 plc Christian Alt (Steadfast Retrievers), 5 wins, 45 pts, 14 plc Bobby George (Bsg Retrievers), 3 wins, 41 pts, 14 plc Brad Arington (Mossy Pond Retrievers), 2 wins, 41 pts, 17 plc
Top Amateur Handlers - All Age (346 handlers)
Gary Zellner, 4 wins, 32 pts, 12 plc
Mark Medford, 4 wins, 32 pts, 11 plc Andy Kahn, 4 wins, 30.5 pts, 10 plc Ken Neil, 3 wins, 30 pts, 17 plc Alex Abraham, 3 wins, 26 pts, 9 plc Eloy Garcia, Jr., 3 wins, 25.5 pts, 8 plc Rich Pingatore, 3 wins, 25.5 pts, 11 plc
Bill Barstow, 2 wins, 18.5 pts, 7 plc
Ken Neil, 2 wins, 18 pts, 7 plc
Eloy Garcia, Jr., 2 wins, 16.5 pts, 5 plc
Alex Abraham, 1 wins, 15.5 pts, 6 plc
Henry Mcneil, Jr., 3 wins, 15 pts, 3 plc
Gary Zellner, 3 wins, 26 pts, 9 plc
Andy Kahn, 3 wins, 22 pts, 7 plc Charlie Hines, Iii, 3 wins, 21.5 pts, 8 plc Bill Fruehling, 2 wins, 19 pts, 7 plc Rich Pingatore, 2 wins, 19 pts, 8 plc Mark Medford, 2 wins, 19 pts, 8 plc Breck Howard, 2 wins, 17.5 pts, 6 plc Steve Graafstra, 2 wins, 17.5 pts, 6 plc
Larry Calvert, 2 wins, 30 pts, 10 plc
Jason Ross, 3 wins, 28 pts, 10 plc Jim Ausmus, 3 wins, 24 pts, 6 plc Johnny Armstrong, 3 wins, 22 pts, 7 plc Ben Echevarria, 2 wins, 20 pts, 7 plc Tom O'brien, 2 wins, 20 pts, 6 plc Mark Menzies, 1 wins, 20 pts, 8 plc
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CURRENT RANKINGS - KENNELS (see more online)
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Names of kennels in red have gained over the previous week. Click on the links to see the complete list.
Handjem Retrievers, 10 wins, 80.5 pts, 29 plc
Vinwood Retrievers, 8 wins, 75.5 pts, 31 plc
Black River Retrievers, 9 wins, 73 pts, 28 plc Rorem Retrievers, 7 wins, 73 pts, 34 plc Tru-line Retrievers, 6 wins, 48 pts, 20 plc Sandhill Retrievers, 5 wins, 48 pts, 17 plc Mckenna Kennels, 4 wins, 44 pts, 17 plc
Baker Retrievers, 13 wins, 121 pts, 40 plc
Mckenna Kennels, 8 wins, 73 pts, 26 plc Tru-line Retrievers, 6 wins, 50 pts, 15 plc Steadfast Retrievers, 5 wins, 45 pts, 14 plc Bsg Retrievers, 3 wins, 41 pts, 14 plc Mossy Pond Retrievers, 2 wins, 41 pts, 17 plc
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