2012 Photos and Brags
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Grouse Creeks Cookie
"Cookie" enjoys a rest after a good mornings work. Even though she just turned 2 years old, she has retrieved over 1000 waterfowl over the past 2 seasons. To keep her in shape for hunting, we run Hunt Tests. She is amateur trained and handled. This past year she titled in both Junior and Senior and only needs one more qualification for her Master Title. She is also a wonderful pheasant dog and most pleasant house companion.
John Schulte DVM
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2011 Photos and Brags
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2011 Master National Hunt Test
The chessie returned to his roots! I am very blessed to have such a great dog. As I've said before I've always wanted a chessie from when I first started duck hunting over 40 years ago. I couldn't believe it when he got his Master Hunter title a little over a year ago. Then I couldn't believe it when he qualified to go to the 2011 Master National Hunt Test in Maryland. I didn't think I could afford to go there but after much prayer the funds became available. Now, just being able to go was such a privilege but to actually get through all the series was a true blessing from God. I never would have believed a few years ago that my hunting dog would take me all the way across the country, back to the Chesapeake Bay! I would like to thank all the people that helped me prepare for this, Warren Grimsby, Katie Quarles, Wendy Rowan, Mike O'Bannon and of course a special thanks to Laura Judd for convincing me to go! Thank you, Lord!
Ray Kaufman
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Canadian National Specialty
AM-CAN CH Aqueus Flying Dutchman SH, WCX
Gusto traveled to Canada with his owner, our own Dannika Bannasch, to the Canadian National Specialty. They brought home most of the trophies and ribbons for the entire event including: Best of Winners; Best Stud Dog and Best Hunting Team. Here's Gusto with just a few of his awards!
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Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Denver Hunt Test
Calhan, Colorado, August 6, 2011
Master Hunter Title
Topwater Hiddenspring Yuletide MH
"Decker" is my once in a lifetime, "do it all" dog! Owner trained and handled through his SH title, he finished his Master Hunter title with the expert training and handling of Edna Schenck of Hiddenspring Labradors. He is major show pointed, as well! Thank you, Edna, Cheryl Baca (and her group), Dennis Hayre (and his group), Scott Desy, Elaine Dalbon, Jean Mott and training friends.
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Snake River Retriever Trial Club
Qualifying
Springfield, Idaho June 11, 2011
3rd Place
Serene Lakes Powder Hound MH
Tucker is owned, handled and trained by Angie Niles
I would like to give a special thanks to Team Totten for their help in getting Tucker to push out to those field trial distance long retireds. It was so gratifying to watch him grow. What we thought was just a SAR/scent detection/hunt test dog became a dog that we thought could get JAMs in Qual and now he is placing! I am very proud of him.
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Sacramento Valley & San Jose Retriever Clubs -Qualifying
Denverton, Ca May 6 2011
Brutus's Pepper Black Jade MH
Jade is owned, handled and trained by Ted Jonat
Professional trainer, coach and mentor Dennis Hayre
Laura we are so very proud to have won your first trial as a judge. A fantastic test it was all day long concluded with that huge knock out water series in the fourth. Great test judges!! It was the absolute perfect ending to Jade's Qualifying days. Thank you all.
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Marin Retriever Club Hunt Test
Corning, Ca. April 2-3, 2011
Midnight Rockin' Cole SH
Cole is owned, handled and trained by Robert Herrera
He is the first dog that I have trained to the Sr. Level. He passed both Senior tests at Marin's 2011 spring test at Corning. His other two passes were in 2010: Redwood Empire and Marin's fall test at Denverton. He is a real pleasure to hunt with and we are very proud of him.
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Northern California Retriever Trial Club - 2011 Spring Trial
Denverton, Ca. March 18-19, 2011
Cotton Picken Dreamer (Paco)
SECOND PLACE IN QUALIFYING AND OPEN
Paco is owned, handled, and trained by Frances Harvey
Professional Trainer and Coach ~ Dennis Hayre , Dennis Hayre Kennels
WAY TO GO FRANCES AND PACO!!!
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San Jose Retriever Club Qualifying
Red Bluff, Ca. Feb 4&5 2011
Brutus's Pepper Black Jade SH
Wow what an unbelievably fantastic start to the year! We are all so proud of Jade, she was so spectacular and truly deserving. A big thank you to all MRC members for all their help and support. Special thanks to Francis, Mike and Casey who were able to enjoy the moment at the awards ceremony with Jade and myself. What a thrill!! Thank you all.
Last but certainly not least the biggest THANK YOU of all to Dennis Hayre, my trainer, mentor and special friend. Jade and I owe it all to you Dennis, we wouldn't be here without you.
Jade is owned, trained and handled by MRC's own Ted Jonat!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
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