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Vol. I, Issue 20
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October 5, 2016
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NATIONAL RETRIEVER CHAMPIONSHIP - SASKATOON
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It's official. Congratulations to the winner of the 2016 National Retriever Championship, FTCH-AFTCH OCG's Equalizer, owned and handled by Larry Baker. The NRCC website is loaded with information about the event including photos of the tests.
Congratulations to the 15 finalists. - NFTCH Battle River Perro, BLM 6.2 yo owned by Bob & Deirdre Kozminski, handled by Colin McNicol (Windy River Retrievers)
- FTCH Baypoints My Girl, BLF 9.4 yo, owned by Grady Hartzog, handled by Dan Devos (Baypoint Kennels)
- FTCH-AFTCH Grousebusters No Fear No Mercy, BLF, 7.9 yo owned and handled by Lois Aitken
- AFTCH Moonstone Kuro Tatsumaki, BLM, 4.4 yo owned and handled by David Fishley
- FTCH-AFTCH Noremac's Underatker, BLM, 8.5 yo, owned and handled by Brian Griffin
- NFTCH-AFTCH OCG's Equalizer, BLM, 5.8 yo, owned and handled by Larry Baker
- FTCH-AFTCH One More Round, BLM, 5.9 yo owned by Jim & Sherrylyn Swanson and handled by Jim Swanson
- FC-AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Pekisko's Ironman, BLM, 6.6 yo, owned by John & Sharon Van Der Lee and handled by Sharon Van Der Lee
- Pekisko's Real Steel, BLM, 4.5 yo, owned by John & Sharon Van Der Lee and handled by John Van Der Lee
- FTCH Pilkingtons Chasing Liberty, BLF, 5.4 yo, owned by Gail Komadoski and Kevin Howarth and handled by Gail Komadoski (Win-Toba Kennels)
- FTCH-AFTCH Pilkington's Joey's On Line, BLM, 9.3 yo, owned by Chuck Lapensee and handled by Charles Dygos (Hywater Kennels)
- FTCH Pilkington's Put'n On the RItz, YLM, 6.4 yo owned by Gail Komadoski and Kevin HOwarth and handled by Kevin Howarth (Win-Toba Kennels)
- FC-FTCH-AFTCH-NMHY Taylorlabs Sugar and Spice MH, YLF, 10.5 yo, owned by Garry & Sue Taylor and handled by Sue Taylor
- FTCH-AFTCH Taylorlab's Sweet Cheeks, YLF, 5.3 yo, owned by Garry & Sue Taylor and handled by Sue Taylor
- FTCH-AFTCCH Wynflat Dark Side of the Moon, BLM, 4.8 yo, owned and handled by Debby Montgomery
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| ODE TO THE BIRD BOY (AND GIRL) | |
This poem has recently resurfaced. Enjoy!
He comes to the test site, brown bag in his fist,
He isn't a handler, just a name on a list. He sits on a bucket from dawn until dark, Hearing few human voices, an occasional bark. He is standing in water, in waders that leak, His only companions are dead ducks that reek! The mosquitoes are biting, the humidity is high, His body is sweating, but his throat is bone dry. "Here comes one!" he hollers for the two-hundredth time, As he gropes for the poppers he dropped in the slime. "Throw it higher!" the judge yells, "And more to the right!" As two of the handlers are spoiling for a fight. "The falls aren't consistent", the handlers whine, Is this the best thrower your club could find?" "We can't hear his duck call, he's waiting too long Gosh darn it, that guy's doing everything wrong!"
The next series is starting, this time on land, He runs to his station, sandwich in hand. He sits in the bushes, swatting at flies, Hearing the handlers tell each other lies. "My dog really nailed it." "He stepped on that bird." "She lined it, no whistles", are stories he heard. But he knows the truth, for he sees every blind, And always keeps silent for by nature he's kind. He won't tell how the dogs came and peed on his shoe, While ignoring every whistle that his handler blew. And he'll never complain, a fuss never make, When every dog comes next to him just to shake. He's wet and he's tired, his feet really hurt, He wouldn't mind laying down right in the dirt. But when they give out the ribbons, he claps, gives a yell, For he is honestly happy for the dogs that did well.
This is the Bird Boy -- the man with no name, We need him, for without him, there would be no game. So next time say Thank You and give him a cheer, Award him a ribbon, and buy him a beer.
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HUNTING
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 Waterfowling in PublicDU has a list of 10 rules to make waterfowling on public lands a more enjoyable experience. You can read more here.
Migration MapIf you want to know where the waterfowl are you should check out DU's latest map. You can read more here.
What Bird is That?The birds are coming in. While you might be able to tell a dabbling from a diving duck, how good are you at identifying the various types of waterfowl? You can read more here. 16 Shotgunning Safety LessonsSome good reminders. You can read more here. 12 Tips for Hunting Geese DU has put together an all-star lineup of pros to share their secrets to goose-hunting success. Understanding Waterfowl Bands DU has another great article about waterfowl bands and why it's so special when you harvest a banded bird. You can read more here.
Top Five Shotgunning Mistakes
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 . Create an Endangered Species or Collaborate to Conserve?A year ago the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided not to list the greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act. Instead they worked with "conservation organizations, private landowners and industry. You can read more in the Field & Stream article here.
Feed Early or Late?
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Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels.
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| HEALTH | |
 LeptospirosisChicago vets are reportedly seeing more cases. The AKC's CHF has published a primer on the disease. You can read more here. Xylitol PoisoningWe all know we shouldn't feed our dogs grapes and raisins, but an ingredient called xylitol is showing up in more and more foods, particularly in ones you'd wouldn't suspect. You can read more here. Reverse SneezingWhat happens when a dog does this? Is it serious? You can read more here. Tricuspid Valve DiseaseIt's rare, but it is a congenital condition that can be found in labs. Doctors at Cornell University recently performed a cardiac ablation procedure on an eight-year-old lab. You can read more about this condition and the procedure here.
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THEY'VE HEARD IT ALL BEFORE
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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 udpated to incldue events that have taken place in the past two weeks. See the complete list of those who finished last week. Visit www.retrieverresults.com for more information. Canadian National Retriever Championship Mountain Valley Retriever Training Club (MV-C) 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! P.S. If a result is missing or incorrect, please let us know! |
WEEKLY WINNERS
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QUALIFYING - 17 starters
Frr's Ray Of Sunshine, BLF, 2/17/2014, Dave & Darlene Broomhead, Dave Broomhead, MV-C
JUNIOR - 10 starters
Duckedup Rollthedice, BLM, 7/16/2015, Tom Stasierowski, Tom Stasierowski, MV-C
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NATIONALS SUMMARY
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Qualification lists are automatically calculated as results come in. 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 Canadian National -141 Dogs Qualified! 57 Entered! 1 Winner!
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.Congratulations to NFTCH-AFTCH OCG's Equalizer owned and handled by Larry Baker. You can read more about the event here.
2016 Master National - 1064 Dogs Qualified! 840 Dogs Entered! 695 Still In
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 U.S. National - 79 Dogs Qualified!
Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers qualified. Dogs age is age as of the U.S. National.
2017 Master Amateur - 245 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 - 39 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
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Names of dogs in red have gained over the previous week. click on teh links to see the complete list.
FTCH-AFTCH Pekiskos Bow River Littlerocks, BLF, 6.4 yrs, 4 wins, 26 pts, 7 plc, Laura Jones And Dan Danforth
FC-AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Pekisko's Ironman, BLM, 6.6 yrs, 4 wins, 23 pts, 5 plc, John & Sharon Van Der Lee
FTCH Runnin's Lady Known As Lou, BLF, 9.5 yrs, 3 wins, 21 pts, 5 plc, Judy Wilson
FTCH-AFTCH Pilkington's Joey's On Line, BLM, 9.3 yrs, 3 wins, 20 pts, 5 plc, Chuck Lapensee
FTCH Biggun's Mister Bo Jangles, BLM, 9.3 yrs, 3 wins, 18 pts, 5 plc, Bill Hoyt, Iii
FTCH-AFTCH The Springwaters Rippin Reba, BLF, 7.7 yrs, 1 wins, 18 pts, 6 plc, Gary & Chris Mason
FC-AFC-FTCH-AFTCH Pekisko's Ironman, BLM, 6.6 yrs, 4 wins, 23 pts, 5 plc, John & Sharon Van Der Lee FTCH Runnin's Lady Known As Lou, BLF, 9.5 yrs, 3 wins, 21 pts, 5 plc, Judy Wilson
FTCH-AFTCH Pilkington's Joey's On Line, BLM, 9.3 yrs, 3 wins, 20 pts, 5 plc, Chuck Lapensee
FTCH Biggun's Mister Bo Jangles, BLM, 9.3 yrs, 3 wins, 18 pts, 5 plc, Bill Hoyt, Iii
FTCH-AFTCH Seasides Codigo Especial, BLM, 7.8 yrs, 2 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc, Neal Armstrong
NFTCH Battle River Perro, BLM, 6.1 yrs, 1 wins, 17 pts, 7 plc, Bob & Deirdre Kozminski
FTCH-AFTCH Pekiskos Bow River Littlerocks, BLF, 6.4 yrs, 3 wins, 18 pts, 4 plc, Laura Jones And Dan Danforth
FTCH-AFTCH The Springwaters Rippin Reba, BLF, 7.7 yrs, 1 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc, Gary & Chris Mason FTCH-AFTCH High Mileage By Golly, BLF, 6.3 yrs, 2 wins, 10 pts, 2 plc, Stan Hughes And Joan Van Damme FTCH-AFTCH Canadian Cutter, BLM, 7.1 yrs, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc, Don Pollock FTCH-AFTCH Maxfly's Hanna Storm, YLF, 6.3 yrs, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc, Rick Cardinal AFTCH Mjolnir Rip Roarin To Davadar, BLF, 7.6 yrs, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc, Dave & Darlene Broomhead Amarillo Bone Collector, YLM, 4.6 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Dave Wardle Coletta Bay Bit O' Good Karma, BLF, 3.2 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Garth Clark Ram River's Spirit Of Michichi, -GF, 3.9 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Bob James AFTCH Maxfly Pieds De Vent MH, -LM, 6.3 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Mike Zelman AFTCH Lock Five's Sweet Bourbon Prize, BLF, 5.7 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Medie Robinson AFTCH Dutchmans Creek Lady, BLF, 5.6 yrs, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc, Jim Andrew FTCH-AFTCH Baypoint Hit And Miss, BLM, 6.1 yrs, 0 wins, 8 pts, 5 plc, Lorraine Hare
Top CDN-Qualifying Dogs (79 dogs with CDN-Qualifying points)
Brentwood Gem's Double Shot, -LM, 2.3 yrs, 3 wins, 23 pts, 7 plc, Peter & Hope Roberts
Topbrass Little Bow River, -GF, 4.1 yrs, 3 wins, 21 pts, 6 plc, Laura Jones And Dan Danforth Baypoint's Mandy Magee, BLF, 2.9 yrs, 1 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc, Stan Hughes And Joan Van Damme Tealcreek Cyber Search, BLM, 2.3 yrs, 3 wins, 15 pts, 3 plc, Donald & Dona Martin Frr's Ray Of Sunshine, BLF, 2.6 yrs, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc, Dave & Darlene Broomhead
Razor's Catch Me If You Can, BLM, 1.8 yrs, 7 wins, 45 pts, 11 plc, Nolan Nelkenbrecher
Windy River's Autumnal Light, -GF, 1.7 yrs, 3 wins, 30 pts, 9 plc, Carey Petersen
Amarillo Diggin Up Bones, YLM, 1.9 yrs, 3 wins, 25 pts, 7 plc, Dave Wardle
Aj Top Prime Cut, BLM, 1.9 yrs, 2 wins, 21 pts, 6 plc, Ian Montgomery
Clubmead's Trapper Jack, BLM, 1.2 yrs, 0 wins, 16 pts, 8 plc, Don Pollock
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CURRENT RANKINGS - HANDLERS
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Top Professional Handlers - CDN-Open (10 handlers)
Colin Mcnicol (Windy River Retrievers), 4 wins, 57 pts, 21 plc
Charles Dygos (Hywater Kennels), 5 wins, 45 pts, 16 plc
Lorne Langevin (Elkim Kennels), 1 wins, 25 pts, 9 plc
Dan Devos (Baypoint Kennels), 2 wins, 24 pts, 10 plc
Dave Thompson (Gahonk Kennel), 2 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc
Top Professional Handlers - CDN-Qualifying (9 handlers)
Dan Devos (Baypoint Kennels), 2 wins, 20 pts, 6 plc Lorne Langevin (Elkim Kennels), 2 wins, 17 pts, 7 plc Kevin Hill (Belmont Retrievers), 1 wins, 14 pts, 5 plc
Gary Abbott (Nomadic Retrievers), 1 wins, 11 pts, 3 plc
Rick Regamble (Willowwind Kennels), 0 wins, 5 pts, 4 plc
Colin Mcnicol (Windy River Retrievers), 0 wins, 5 pts, 2 plc
Charles Dygos (Hywater Kennels), 0 wins, 5 pts, 3 plc
Carey Petersen (Windy River Retrievers), 3 wins, 30 pts, 9 plc Dan Devos (Baypoint Kennels), 2 wins, 25 pts, 9 plc Kevin Hill (Belmont Retrievers), 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc Dave Thompson (Gahonk Kennel), 0 wins, 5 pts, 3 plc Clint Weitzel (Northern Storm Kennel), 0 wins, 1 pts, 1 plc
Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-All-Age (92 handlers)
Dan Danforth, 7 wins, 43 pts, 11 plc
Sue Taylor, 4 wins, 28 pts, 10 plc
Sharon Van Der Lee, 4 wins, 23 pts, 5 plc
Brian Griffin, 2 wins, 21 pts, 8 plc
Chuck Lapensee, 3 wins, 20 pts, 5 plc
Top Amateur Handlers - CDN-Open (55 handlers) Sue Taylor, 4 wins, 28 pts, 10 plc Sharon Van Der Lee, 4 wins, 23 pts, 5 plc Chuck Lapensee, 3 wins, 20 pts, 5 plc
Dan Danforth, 3 wins, 20 pts, 6 plc
Brian Griffin, 2 wins, 18 pts, 7 plc
Neal Armstrong, 2 wins, 18 pts, 7 plc
Gerry Burmaster, 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc
John Mcdonald, 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc
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Dan Danforth, 4 wins, 23 pts, 5 plc Chris Mason, 1 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc
Stan Hughes, 2 wins, 10 pts, 2 plc Bob James, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc Jim Andrew, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc Garth Clark, 1 wins, 10 pts, 4 plc Don Pollock, 1 wins, 10 pts, 3 plc Darlene Broomhead, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc Rick Cardinal, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc Glenn Bydwell, 1 wins, 9 pts, 3 plc Medie Robinson, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc Mike Zelman, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc Dave Wardle, 1 wins, 8 pts, 2 plc Lorraine Hare, 0 wins, 8 pts, 5 plc
Hope Roberts, 3 wins, 23 pts, 7 plc Stan Hughes, 1 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc Dona Martin, 3 wins, 15 pts, 3 plc Dave Wardle, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc Stan Scoble, 2 wins, 13 pts, 3 plc Laura Jones, 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc
Gerry Burmaster, 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc
Nolan Nelkenbrecher, 7 wins, 45 pts, 11 plc Dave Wardle, 3 wins, 25 pts, 7 plc
Ian Montgomery, 2 wins, 21 pts, 6 plc
Don Pollock, 0 wins, 16 pts, 8 plc
Peter Mottola, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc
Lorne Parker, 2 wins, 14 pts, 4 plc
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Names of kennels in red have gained over the previous week. Click on the links to see the complete list.
Windy River Retrievers, 4 wins, 57 pts, 21 plc
Hywater Kennels, 5 wins, 45 pts, 16 plc
Elkim Kennels, 1 wins, 25 pts, 9 plc
Baypoint Kennels, 2 wins, 24 pts, 10 plc
Gahonk Kennel, 2 wins, 17 pts, 6 plc
Baypoint Kennels, 2 wins, 20 pts, 6 plc Elkim Kennels, 2 wins, 17 pts, 7 plc Belmont Retrievers, 1 wins, 14 pts, 5 plc
Nomadic Retrievers, 1 wins, 11 pts, 3 plc
Windy River Retrievers, 0 wins, 5 pts, 2 plc
Willowwind Kennels, 0 wins, 5 pts, 4 plc Hywater Kennels, 0 wins, 5 pts, 3 plc
Windy River Retrievers, 3 wins, 30 pts, 9 plc
Baypoint Kennels, 2 wins, 25 pts, 9 plc
Belmont Retrievers, 1 wins, 13 pts, 4 plc Gahonk Kennel, 0 wins, 5 pts, 3 plc Northern Storm Kennel, 0 wins, 1 pts, 1 plc
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