Jackie Kirkman's ”Flashman”, earned High In Trial at the UKC Agility Trials in New Hill, NC on Dec. 14th, from the Agility 111 class in Trial 1 and his 2nd leg towards his Agility Championship Excellent.
Maggie Hayes reports, ”Jessie (OTCh UOCH SR Jessie Bear UDX JH WC OBHF) and I were chosen Obedience Team of the Year for 2002 by the Golden Retriever Club of Tidewater Virginia. This was the first year this award was presented. Quite an honor!”
Lisa Mann and Janet Rountree’s Golden Retriever, U-CH Lycinan Famis Window Display “Macy”, earned her first Champion Class win towards her UKC Grand Champion title on February 22 at the Tidewater Performance Dog Club conformation show.
Caryl Thompson is shocked but pleased to report that her Leonberger Tonka earned his first leg towards his UCD their very first trial February 23. And since the qualifying group was so small (2, including us!), he managed to get first place in this Novice A class as well. Miracles do happen!
Jackie Kirkman’s GSP, The Flashman, earned his 6th Master Std. leg and his 8th and 9th Master Jumper legs at the AKC Agility Trial in Baltimore on February 1 & 2.
Sharon Wright’s Razor, BC, was in the UKC trials at Merrimac the weekend of February 22 & 23. It was his first time in Open A. At Saturday’s 1st trial they had a 198.5 for 1st place and garnering high in trial!! At the second trial they earned a 198 another 1st place and another high in trial!! Way to go, team! They returned for Sundays trial and earned another 1st place with 198.5, missing a third HIT by 1/2 point. What a debut for a team in Open. Hope they do as well for their AKC open title! Congratulations, team Sharon and Razor.
Denise Call also has much to brag about! February was a busy but great month:
At the Dulles Gateway UKC Obedience Trial on February 2, UAG1 UCD CH Calla’s La Femme Nikita “Niki” CD CGC TDI got her first leg towards her CDX with first place in Open A class with a 193.5. She also went High Scoring Golden Retriever in Trail! What a girl! “Blonde dogs do it with panache!” UAG1 UCD UCH Calla's LaFemme Nikita “Niki” CD CGC TDI took her second leg in open a with a second place and a score of 191 on Sunday, February 23, 2003 at Tidewater Dog Performance Club’s show at Merrimac. She came in second to Sharon Wright's Razor who took first place.UCH Calla's Izzy My Valentine “Tank” became a Grand Champion on Sunday by taking a Best of Breed at Tidewater Dog Performance Club’s first multi-breed conformation show. Way to go, Tank!
Kendal Owens reports that
Sassie got her first leg towards her UKC CD in her first UKC trial held on March 8.
David Hamel and Zoe traveled to Rebel Ridge Farms in Delaware on March 21st and 22ndto participate in 2 Junior Hunt tests one sponsored by the Labrador RC the other by the DelBay RC. Despite the fact that we arrived on Friday after a 4 hour drive right on time to get Zoe out of the truck and move to the line for the first part of the test, she did very well. Saturday turned out to be a glorious day with enough sunshine to make you just want to curl up and snooze enjoying it. We ended the weekend by qualifying on both days and finishing our Junior Hunter title. We were also joined by Maggie with Snap who was trying for his first leg on Saturday. If you see her and get a chance, ask her about "having the proper equipment" when your dog is called to the line 8-)
Maggie Hayes reports that Snap picked up his second Junior Hunter leg at the Tidewater Retreiver Club's hunt test in Povidence Forge, VA on Saturday, April 5th. Only 2 more to go!
Aleta Channel noted that, “On April 5th & 6th at the Merrimac Dog Training Club Agility Trials in Gloucester, VA, Channells Chocolate Mousse UDX JH NA OAJ, handled by Laurene Galgano, earned his first OA leg and AXJ leg — both with clean runs and first places.”
Caryl Thompson forgot to share the news that Tonka earned his second leg towards his UCD back in March. One more to go!
Maggie Hayes reports, Snapperoo picked up his third Junior Hunter leg on Saturday, April 11th at the Maryland Retriever Club’s hunt test in Trappe, Maryland. One more and he’s an official ‘swamp collie!’
Snap earned his fourth Junior Hunter leg at the Labrador RC of the Potomac’s hunt test on Saturday, May 3rd. ºHe is now officially Fireside Snap N Crackle JH! ºI am so proud of that young dog and now we are on to Senior!”
Jackie Kirkman is pleased to share that, “at the HROTC Agility Trial, The Flashman was 3rd place in his height division in the EX Jumpers class and finished his Master Jumper title (MXJ). He was 1st place in the EX. Std. class in the 24" division and earned his 6th Master leg.”
Over the weekend of May 17th & 18th, Dave Hamel and Zoe went to the UKC/HRC Hunt Tests sponsored by the Eastern Carolina Hunting Retriever Club. Through the cold and rainy weekend Zoe qualified both days earning 10 Points toward her Started Hunting Retriever (SHR) title. On the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, we traveled to western Pennsylvania for the UKC/HRC Hunt Tests sponsored by the Keystone Waterfowlers Hunting Retriever Club. Zoe qualified on both days, finishing up her Started Hunter Retriever (SHR) title with the HRC. Aside from the rain, it was a very nice weekend with well managed tests. The hosting club did a wonderful job. We should be moving to seasoned/senior tests by the fall and are looking forward to the new challenge.
Maggie Hayes and Snap picked up back to back Started Hunting Retriever legs at the Eastern Carolina's HRC's UKC trial on May 17th and 18th in Louisburg, NC. Mr. Snappy finished his UKC Started Hunting Retriever title the weekend of May 31st with back to back Qs at the Keystone Waterfowlers HRC in Indiana, PA. Drumroll pulleeze....he is now officially SHR Fireside Snap N Crackle JH. Pretty cool for the little red wildman!
Jackie Kirkman and her German Shorthaired Pointer, Flash, earned their first Utility leg and was
first place at the Richmond Obedience Trial on May 11th. Quite a nice Mother's Day present!!
Caryl Thompson and Tonka earned his Schtuzhund BH ("Traffic Steady Companion Dog" an
obedience and temperament test) May 16th & 17th at the Dutch East Schutzhund Club in Virginia
Beach. On to tracking titles and more obedience titles!
On Monday, May 26th at Gloucester KC Marie Stuart and her Striker earned his third leg finishing
his Utility title from the Utility B class. He placed second with a 191.5, making him U-CDX Glendale
S. Wind Lock'd N Load'd UD OA OAJ
Jackie Kirkman's GSP, U-Ach, U-CDX Kbrooke Southpines Flash CDX JH AX MXJ (aka The Flashman) double Q'd at the AKC Agility Trials held on Afton MT in June. He also earned his 7th MX leg.
From Lovey Lyons: Truwick's R Destiny to Hidden Creek took 2 points on Sat. July 26, 2003 at Greenville, SC and a major on Sunday July 27, atGreenville, SC. toward her championship
Marie Stuart reports that on July 7 U-UD Touchstone's Ace In The Hole, UDX NA "Cody" celebrated his 13th birthday with dinner consisting of chicken backs and a trip to DQ for a Blizzard. He's slowed down quite a bit but doesn't want to be left behind. Here's to more years of sharing my pillow with my Top Spot.
On September 14, at the Golden Retriever National in Ohio, Fireside Miss Ada Liberty picked up her first Junior Hunter leg much to the surprise and delight of her handler, Chris Dobzyniak. Way to go, team Dobzyniak! Only three more to go!
Just wanted to report that my GSP, The Flashman, finished his UKC Agility Champion Excellent title with 1st and 2nd placements at the UKC trials in Gloucester, VA on Sept. 6th. Submitted by Jackie Kirkman
Snap picked up two Started Retriever legs at the North American Hunting Retriever Assoc. field test hosted by the Northern Piedmont Retriever Club and held in Newville, PA on 9/27 and 9/28. The boy actually kept all four feet on the ground while heeling to the line. He must be growing up! Submitted by Maggie Hayes
Ada, along with her handlers - Chris and heather Dobzyniak - picked up her second junior hunter leg at the tidewater retriever club's fall test. She now has back to back successes!! we'll keep our fingers crossed for the next two tests ;-)
Snap hammered all five marks at the Shenandoah Valley HC field test in Weyer's Cave on 10/4. Only one more leg to go for his NAHRA title. Submitted by Maggie Hayes
Calla's Famis Magic Man "Malcolm" at 12 weeks of age had his first outing at a UKC Show in Charlotte NC in NLC Puppy Classes, Malcolm took back to back BEST IN MULTI BREED SHOW! Off to a good start! <Malcolm is a Niki son and is co-owned by Denise Call and Lisa Mann>. Submitted by Denise Call
At Greater Washington Dalmatian Club's Road Trial held Oct 26, 2003
Marie Stuart's Striker (U-CDX Glendale S. Wind Lock'd N Load'd UD OA OAJ RD TT) earned his
Road Trial Dog (RD) title on his first try. He ended up first place from division A (dogs or
handlers who have never earned a road trial title before, oldest dog competing (eight yrs),
HS dog with and AKC performance title in the RD classes, and overall was High In Trial.
FYI: This was a competition is done on horseback or carriage. Marie competed on
horseback, riding Dancer the required 12-1/2 miles. Striker had to pass five obedience type
exercises and vet sound throughout the endurance portion of the ride.
Marie, Dancer, and Striker successfully completed the 12 1/2 mile Road Dog Trial!
Anita Ramsey's Chowdren finished their last competition for this calendar year. Below is a synopsis of their busy year:
· UAGII UCDX Tennessee Storm CDX OAP AJP CGC TDI TT: Sir Storm earned his AKC NAP, OAP, NJP, OJP
and AJP titles this year. He also earned 50 of the 100 points needed for his UKC Agility Championship. He passed
his ATTS Temperment Test. He was also ranked the #3 Chow in the Delaney Rankings, the #1 Chow in the Front
and Finish Open A Rankings, and the #3 Chow in the Front and Finish Rankings for obedience for the competition
year 2002.
· UACHX UCDX Montana Rain CDX OA AXP OAJ AJP NAC NJC RS-N JS-N CGC TDI: Miss Rain earned her AKC OAP, AXP, OAJ and AJP titles. She was the first Chow to ever earn the titles of AXP and AJP. She earned her UKC Agility Championship Excellent - the highest title awarded in UKC agility. She also earned the NADAC agility titles NAC and NJC, and the ASCA agility titles RS-N and JS-N. Probably the hardest earned titles for her this year were her UKC CDX and AKC CDX's. She was also ranked the #2 Chow in the Delaney Rankings, the #2 Chow in the Front and Finish Open A Rankings, and the #4 Chow in the Front and Finish Rankings for obedience for the competition year 2002. She was the # 2 Chow in the Regular Open Agility Rating System for the competition year 2002.
Fireside Ms. Ada Liberty JH, to the delight of her owners Chris and Heather Dobzyniak, picked her final Junior Hunter leg at the Potomac Valley fall test. This was her fourth qualifying run in a row. Previous tests included the GRCA national test, tidewater and dogwood tests.
Fireside Aspen Cooper, owned by Heather and Chris Dobzyniak, picked up his first Junior Hunter leg at
the Potomac Valley hunt test.
Dave Hamel reported that on, "October 12, Zoe and I competed in the Open B class at the Triangle
Obedience Club UKC trial in Durham, NC. After a very exhuberant performance, Zoe and I managed to pull out a qualifing
score for the day."
At Merrimac's trial on Saturday, October 18th, Tracy Stevens' Mimi placed 2nd in the Novice A class to earn her
3rd qualifying score and finish her CD title. Pending AKC approval, Miss Mimi is now Hollow Log Screamin Mimi
CD CGC HIC. Good job old girl!!
Mimi earned her 4th Novice A obedience leg at the Gloucester Kennel Club trial at the VB Pavillion on
October 31st! Mimi was awarded First Place with a score of 181.5.
Jackie Kirkman's German Shorthaired Pointer, "Flash", finished his AKC Master Agility title in the standard class
on Oct. 4th in Gloucester. At the Virginia Beach Pavilion, on Oct. 31st, he earned his 2nd Utility leg in obedience and
was 1st place.
Marie Hatchell has news on her German Shepherd Shadow. "He is now a designated Disaster Stress Relief
Dog and I am his certified handler. Shadow is certified with Therapy Dogs International (TDI). After two years of
planning, TDI has just introduced a new program called Disaster Stress Relief Dogs which grew out of their work at the
Oklahoma City bombing, the Pentagon and World Trade Center sites after 9/11. Earning the DSR designation is like
getting a PHD in therapy work! On September 27 TDI offered the second test for DSR in Fredericksburg, VA. The test is
from 9-5 and extremely grueling and thorough, and only 10 dogs and handlers are tested at a time. Shadow and I both
passed being one of only six teams to do so. Shadow is a working therapy dog making weekly visits to Lake
Prince SeniorCenter in Suffolk and Maryview Oncology Unit." For more information contact TDI.org or Marie Hatchell
at 255-4199.
From Denise Call: Calla’s Famis Magic Man, “Malcolm” did it again. Best Puppy
In Show December 6 at Tidewater Dog Performance Club Multi-Breed Show shown
by his owner and proud momma, Denise Call.
From Leslie Wemhoff and the pack of TymeLes Companions:
Not only did Miss Darden (TymeLes LaDarth v Sdny) finish her CD on October 31 at the
crowded all breed pavilion in Va Beach, then waltz in on the next morning for BOS
points…then also pick up her obedience “bumper leg” at the even more crowded
Salisbury MD show last Saturday, but also that’s 4 qualifying outta 4 trials
for Darden, that’s 4 Swissies who have given me a CD each (along with a few
other titles, too) I’m so proud of my furry children!
Miss Darden now joins her brother, mom, dad, granddaddy Eddie and on back to
great great grandparents, too, in being able to walk into a ring in front of
strangers and children with wonderful treats and still follow orders often
enough to be labeled “obedient” by AKC. Pretty good for not even being
recognized by AKC until ’95... the dogs, I mean. I’m still struggling to
spell ‘bediance and AKC both and they don’t even use the same alphabet!
Is the learning getting easier? No.... But I must admit my first
CD with Chugger took the most tries so far... he’s the one who politely
left off lead heeling to politely accept the natchos that child offered.
(darn child was asked to leave, but it was too late for us by then...) He’s
also the one who once left the ring after perfectly tolerating the thunder
and lightning. When it really started to pour he ran over to under the tent
to turn around and look back at the dummies in the rain. Then there were a
couple of trials of “c’mon, mom, there’s another new friend!” What can I
say? I could hardly get mad at him for being too friendly or too smart,
could I? ... ... Now I look at the RaylenSunshine son-of-his-daddy and
see the same enthusiasm for living fully... will he take as long as his dad
to learn to wait ‘til after the trial to show off??
Looks like we may have to try several times with this one, too... big sigh...
“we do this for fun... we do this for fun... we do this for fun...” and big
thanks to you-all who help us, too...
From Maggie Hayes: Snap took second place in the Novice division
of the Tidewater Retriever Club’s fall field trial held in Colonial Heights,
VA on 11/24/03. He was the only golden running in a stake of 20 dogs and it
was his first competitive field event. One old timer, on seeing his water
entry said, “Geez, I didn’t know Goldens could do that!” I am very proud of
my little red dawg!
On Dec. 7, Snap finished his NAHRA Started Retriever title at the
Mid-Atlantic Region field test held in Cheltenham, MD. In spite of four
inches of snow on the fields and ice in the water, that little red dawg
brought back all ten birds with great style and gusto! He is now officially
SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle JH.
**************** Titles Earned in 2003 *******************
Denise Call’s Niki
UKC – CDX
Denise Call’s Tank
UKC – GRCH
Dave Hamel’s UCD Madame Zoe of Virginia Allie CDX
AKC - JH
UKC - SHR
Maggie Hayes’ Fireside Snap N Crackle
AKC - JH
UKC – SHR
Marie Stuart’s UCDX Glendale S. Wind Lock’d N Load’d CDX OA OAJ TT
AKC – UD
DCA – RD
Jackie Kirkman’sUACH U-CDX Kbrooke Southpines Flash CDX JH AX AXJ
AKC - MX, MXJ
UKC - ACHX
Anita Ramsey’s UAGII UCDX TennesseeStorm CDX
AKC – NAP, OAP, NJP, OJP, AJP
ATTS – TT
Anita Ramsey’s UACH UCD Montana Rain
CD OA NAP NAJ OJP
AKC – CDX, OAP, AXP, OAJ, AJP
UKC – ACHX, CDX
NADAC – NAC, NJC
ASCA – RS-N, JS-N
Tracy Steven's Hollow Log Screamin Mimi
AKC – CD
Leslie Wemhoff’s TymeLes LaDarth v sdny
CGC TT WWD
AKC - CD
Sharon Wright’s UCD Lacy’s Razors Edge CD
AKC – CDX, NA, NAJ
UKC – CDX, AGI, AGII
ATTS – TT
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