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V E R S A T I L E
HUNTING DOG
A Publication of The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association • Volume XLIX • No. 11 • November 2018
THE POWER OF
LISTENING
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V E R S A T I L E
IF SOMEONE HUNTING DOG
TOLD YOU THAT NAVHDA International
Officers & Directors
David A. Trahan President
Volume XLIX • No. 11 • November 2018
Bob Hauser Vice President
Steve J. Greger Secretary
FEATURES
Richard Holt Treasurer
Chip Bonde Director of Judge Development
Andy Doak Director of Promotions
Tim Clark Director of Testing
Tim Otto Director of Publications
Steve Brodeur Registrar 4 The Power Of Listening • by Tim Otto
Tracey Nelson Invitational Director
Marilyn Vetter Past President
8 Father & Son • by Matt Pomeroy
Versatile Hunting Dog
Publication Staff
Mary K. Burpee Editor/Publisher
13 Hunting & Companionship • by Trenton McNutt
Erin Kossan Copy Editor
Sandra Downey Copy Editor 14 Grand Slamming • by Bob Farris
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Aggie The Dock Jumper • by Rick Patton
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President’s Message
By Dave Trahan
Deerfield, New Hampshire
HUNT FOR BIRDS, NOT BUTTONS.
Happy Holidays
H
unting season is well underway. I hope everybody We feel it’s necessary for members to see how the test is
is enjoying their time with their dogs and all that put together and what the judges are looking for. These
training is paying off. The Great North Woods clinics will be available starting in 2019. Details will be
of New Hampshire have been pretty busy with clients announced soon.
and lots of birds. I’ve had fun times catching up with I hope to see everyone at this year’s Annual Meeting
NAVHDA members—old and new. I would like to say which is being hosted by the St. Croix Chapter. They plan
thank you to all those members who came out and helped to put on a tremendous event to celebrate NAVHDA’s
me look for my dog who was lost for four days. She was 50th Anniversary. We will be looking at things from the
found safe, with a few cuts, but now she’s resting. past and planning for the future. This should be a great
I want to congratulate all of you who were successful event—I hope you all can attend.
at this year’s Invitational. The Executive Council has de- I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and the
cided that NAVHDA will be offering Invitational clinics. best to you and your family.
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About The Cover
Cover Photo By Perry Masotti
ON THE By Tim Otto
Flemington, New Jersey
RIGHT TRACK
The Power Of Listening
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verything I ever needed to know about dog training heard—and no matter what side of the coin I was on, if I
I learned from my cousin Jimmy when I was 12. He wasn’t listening I often learned later that I missed something
lived about 20 miles from us on a farm with his par- important. Not always, but often enough to hammer home
ents, my Uncle Frank and Aunt Celia. This was in a long- the importance of Jimmy’s lesson when I was 12.
gone, simpler era when the Sunday ‘Drop By’ without notice Always remember that, yes, maybe you know a lot, but you
was common and welcomed. My family often dropped by can always learn something new, incorporate a new twist, or
their house, where the adults would sit around the kitchen have someone pick up on a weakness in your training pro-
table talking, and we would go outside and play with the gram you were unaware of. We often get so ingrained with
dogs and horses, hike the fields, and shoot an occasional our own ‘system’ that counter-opinions are just not heard or
bird. We’d then eat a late lunch with the extended family considered. Big mistake!
and listen to the adults tell their ‘stories.’ After a while I’d Here’s an example from my own experience. Years ago I
get restless and start jabbering to Jimmy about… really, any- was training with a whole new set of people, and after a fair-
thing that came to mind, and his usual response was—and ly nice initial retrieve to hand, my dog jumped all over the
this is the message here—“You learn a lot more by listening place, sometimes snapping at the bird as I put it in my vest,
than you do by talking.” While he wasn’t much of a dog expecting the inevitable shot of water in his mouth for a job
trainer (sorry Jimmy, if you’re reading), that day he gave well done. A fairly new, inexperienced handler suggested to
me the best advice I may have ever gotten, and it stuck with me that instead of watering my dog right after I got the bird,
me more than 20 years later when I started training my own maybe I should think about immediately heeling my dog off
hunting dogs on a regular basis. With this in mind, I’d like 15 feet and then watering him. Well, I told him, that’s not
to focus on the power of listening. the way we do it! We want the dog rewarded immediately
Maybe you’ve been in NAVHDA for a few, maybe many, for doing a good job! That person then showed me a video
years. Perhaps you’ve come to NAVHDA from some other of my ‘finished retrieve’ that they took when I wasn’t watch-
training/testing organization, or you have trained your own ing. It was ugly—really ugly—and I had no idea. Heeling off
pointing dogs in your backyard without any input from the retrieve, keeping the dog under control, and then water-
others. Regardless, over the years you’ve picked up a num- ing him eliminated that problem, and that has now become
ber of techniques, tips, and ‘theories’ regarding the ways “the way we do it!” Never assume that you can’t learn from
you prefer to train. Then one day you train with someone someone because they’re less experienced than you. Anyone
new, who may have a different set of tools in his/her bag can pick up patterns and inconsistencies in your methods,
and different ideas about fundamentals of training. We’ve and you’re best served by keeping your mouth shut, your
all been in that situation, and all too often the knee-jerk re- mind open, and listening to their input.
sponse is something like, “Well, what we do is…” without On the flip side, we’ve all worked with that person who is
hearing them out. I admit freely I’ve been on both sides looking for help to solve a problem. For example their dog
of this coin—the guy not listening and the guy not being won’t stop busting birds or won’t expand on a duck search,
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but they just won’t stop talking long enough to hear your
opinion. Most of these problems are solvable—often easily
Tim Otto is a Senior Judge and has been
solvable—and having the knowledge base within NAVHDA
a member of the Del Val Chapter in New
to address these issues represents one of the fundamentally Jersey for 18 years. During that time he has
wonderful aspects of our organization! So if you’ve got a served in a number of positions including
problem, stop talking, listen, and, most importantly, digest Director of Training and Test Secretary.
the opinions you’re given, no matter who they come from. He is currently serving as Director of
Maybe after seriously considering any particular idea you Publications for NAVHDA International. Tim
might conclude that it is not the best path for your dog— is an avid upland and waterfowl hunter,
Gumleaf USA
that’s okay, but you really can’t reasonably draw that con- and has hunted from New Brunswick
clusion until you’ve really heard and thought about that Canada to Kansas. Like many NAVHDA
members, when he is not hunting his dogs
advice. Seek multiple opinions. Weigh your options. Then
he’s training them. He has handled dogs at
figure out what’s best for your dog and follow through. all levels of testing in the NAVHDA system,
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A final, and, in my opinion, particularly valuable time that and has passed three of his German sporting activities. Hand-made in Europe since 1937.
you can apply the power of listening is while you follow a Wirehairs in the Invitational. Tim lives
dog and handler in the gallery during their fieldwork while outside of Flemington, New Jersey with
training. I urge everyone to walk with as many handlers as his wife Jane, dogs Moose and Rip, horse
you can during training, and when you do, avoid the temp- Bolero, and about 30 pigeons that don’t
tation to talk to others about what they did last weekend, etc. have names. He has been a professor at
You can do that at the tailgate. Instead, keep your eyes open, Rutgers University since 1993. Neoprene-lined
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your mouth shut, and watch and listen to the handler. There Field Welly Royal Zip
are many incredibly important things we can all learn by just & other styles
watching and listening. If you do this now you know what
I mean, if you don’t do this now give it a try. You’ll be sur- A group of knowledgeable judges and trainers has been
prised how much your training/handling skills will improve assembled and are available to answer your questions
simply by watching and hearing what does, and does not, about training and testing. The topic will vary each
work for others in the field. month based on the questions we receive from our VHD PHOTO: DAYSAFIELDPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Bottom line: it boils down to, “You learn a lot more by readers. Please send your questions to vhd@navhda.org
listening than you do by talking.” Thanks Jimmy. with “On the Right Track” in the subject line. (844) 486-5323 | www.gumleafUSA.com |
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Father & Son
Our NAVHDA Journey By Matt Pomeroy
Elginburg, Ontario
I
am blessed with a wonderful family, obedience, cooperation, and hunting
and for that I am thankful. We have abilities. At that time, I was content
been given good health and warm with a black Lab named Hunter and
hearts, and that has been the launching he continued to be my loyal hunting
pad for many great memories. partner for the next 10 years. As he
I wanted to take a moment to share aged, I took the opportunity to watch So, thanks to my dad, there I sat in the fully put him through his paces each
the journey my father and I have ex- some dogs from Rimrock Kennels in passenger’s seat of my own truck with and every day. Dad would heel him
perienced since joining NAVHDA in Clayton, New York and immediately Duke on my lap and puppy breath in around, and send him on many steady
2015. My wife Kari has been a tremen- put down my deposit. During my visit my face—our bond had officially be- retrieves to hand. Our Dokken dum-
dous supporter, as have my three chil- to the kennel I was thrilled to able to gun. It was a bright, sunny March day, mies are fastened with hockey puck
dren Chase, Jett, and Chloee, and their watch VC Rimrocks Sergeant Major and we must have known what was in rubber as throwing grips, and he must
grandmother (my mother) Judy—but do some retrieve work, and then VC the months and years ahead, because have nearly worn them out, as he
no others have experienced all that my Rimrocks Raisin’ Cain go through we were both grinning from ear to ear. tossed them hundreds of times while
father Ralph has. Get ready for a fun the paces while carrying seven young Dad has been a real go-to for our I was incapacitated. I was grateful
read, a little laugh, and what I hope is soon-to-be pups in her belly. Needless training needs, at a moment’s notice that my father was helping, but as
a memorable note. I hope that this ar- to say, I was both hooked and excited. he would help do what ever was need- the days went on, I witnessed some
ticle acts as a small legacy for a won- Several weeks later it was time to ed to assist Duke and me along the training styles that I did not jive with.
derful experience that my father and pick up Duke, our black and white way. We were helping puppy blossom Believe me, Dad was doing every-
I have enjoyed, and I hope that it en- GSP. His full name would be Rim- into a Champion, we were expand- thing right, but given my boredom,
courages all readers to include another rocks Cool Hand Duke because of ing our own knowledge, and we were pain meds, and overall feeling of be-
family member in their next training a mix of the Paul Newman and John strengthening an already awesome fa- ing unsettled, I became very picky.
session, test day, or hunt. Wayne movies that Dad and I enjoy. ther and son relationship. So much so, that I began video taping
I was introduced to NAVHDA by The puppy pick-up trip is really In the first and second winter that my father as he trained Duke so that I
a great friend during a bird hunting where the NAVHDA journey began we had Duke I had a couple of signif- could point out the good, the bad, and
weekend. This weekend included for us. We had about an hour drive to icant knee surgeries that kept me off ugly in each training recap session. I
many great NAVHDA dogs—Quincy, go get him, and knowing that I would my feet for six-eight weeks at time. am not sure whether he listened or not
Monte, and Boots, to name a few. I want to hold the puppy on the way During my recovery I would lay in during my post-training critiques, but
remember being blown away by their home, I asked Dad to drive with me. my bed and watch as my father faith- he allowed me to say what I had to
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say—I think he knew it was good for days we had a couple of bumps along event was just amazing. We traveled
my mental health. the way. Duke had no issues, but his with great friends, and we met many
Back on my feet we ran into an issue. trainers (me, myself and I) did a cou- more during the week. The 3800 km
Every time Dad came to our home to ple of times. The rule was that if I erred (2400 mile), two-country, one-prov-
visit, Duke would get cranked up with as trainer, milkshakes were not on the ince, and seven-state adventure was
excitement. This excitement was ce- agenda; hence Dad was always routing both fun and successful from start to
mented by eight weeks straight of Dad for a clean day of training! After each finish! We enjoyed seeing the many
showing up, taking Duke out, and hav- day in the field, we would recap the proud states that we traversed, and we
ing fun with him. Our solution… Dad day’s events on the drive home. During cheered as we crossed the mighty Mis-
agreed to come to the house, leave his these recaps, we spoke of our wins and sissippi for the first time.
coat on, sit on the couch, and have lit- losses and talked about what we could We concluded our time in Iowa with
tle to no interaction with Duke for 30 do better next time. That time of reflec- a great day in the field. With Dad by
minutes so that we calmed his excite- tion again helped us grow as handlers, my side, they reviewed our scores,
ment. And then he would leave… it and as father and son. and then our judge raised his head
was tough on Dad, but it worked. I will In 2017 we were rewarded with a and said, “Welcome our newest Ver-
tell you though, Duke still loves to see UT test score of 204 pts. when Duke satile Champion, VC Rimrocks Cool
Dad’s ride pull in the driveway! was two years and six-months old. We Hand Duke.”
We had a training day with our NAVH- celebrated the night away at the Bea- Thank you to all those who con-
DA chapter that was Dad’s truest test. ver Meadows Hunt Camp in Flower tributed at home, on the road, and all
We were working on ‘Duck Drags’ and, Station, Ontario, and a friend had some
before lunch, Dad was to assist six dogs hats made for us to commemorate the
with this task. He would remove some accomplishment. We still wear them
feathers, put them in a pile, and drag with great pride!
that duck across the wind to a location With the Utility Test under our
100 yards away in the bushes, just like belts, training for the 2018 NAVHDA
the Green Book says. Those bushes were Invitational began. This Invitational
mosquito filled and hot, but Dad kept training was awesome, and our ad-
to his task, knowing that it was helping ventures continued.
every handler. The issue was that Dad An Invitational training funny in- along the way! But a special thank to
dragged seven ducks and we had only six cluded the time that we were initiating my dad. Thank you for being you…
dogs to assist that morning. So, the han- Duke to some backing work. I had a Everyday you teach me what love,
dlers all finished up and retreated to the cut out a piece of corrugated plastic to caring, and commitment are all about.
camp for our potluck lunch. About half- the silhouette shape of a nice pointing THANK YOU… and get ready for our
way through the lunch I realized Dad was dog. It was then fastened to the end next adventure!
missing, and no one had seen him since of a hockey stick that we had camou- I heard a quote from a friend who
the last drag. Well, as you can imagine, flaged. Dad thought this idea was bril- had just lost his dad, and he said, “You
he was still in the bush getting tortured liant until he found out that he would know, if I knew how many Saturdays
by mosquitoes waiting for the seventh need to be the guy who would make I had left with him, I may have spent
and non-existent dog to come. Hungry the dog appear at the right time during them differently.” I think of these words
and hot he took it all with a smile. When our training work. There he would lay, every day. I think of them not just how
asked why he didn’t come in, he said that face-down in a prickle thicket, with they relate to my dad and me, but how
he didn’t want to interrupt any training one end of our two-way radios waiting they relate to everyone I care for, and I
that may have been going on. What a for his command to flip the flat cut-out hope you do the same.
super guy! For his efforts, Dad was in- to a standing dog. He did so without If you are reading this, and you can
ducted into our chapter’s ‘Duck Drag- question or comfort. At one point he take your Dad in the field with you,
ging Hall of Fame.’ He as also earned his accused me of elder abuse, but I as- then go do it. If you are reading this and
‘Master Bird Planter’ status. sured him that our Canadian legisla- you have a father who is no longer with
After every training day, Dad and I tion has not yet caught up with any of us, or perhaps unable to join you, then
would enjoy either a milk shake or an these issues. know that someone else is looking up
ice cream treat, and this remains a be- We were now ready to go to the 2018 to YOU, and get them engaged in this
loved ritual. During some initial testing Invitational in Iowa. Our journey to this DENISE HEATH © 2018
great sport.
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Hosted by NAVHDA Sr. Judge
and life member Ron Boehme
Hunting & By Trenton McNutt
Companionship
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BLUE GROUSE SPRUCE GROUSE
GRAND
SLAMMING By Bob Farris
W
Boise, Idaho
hen most American sports enthusiasts hear “Grand
Slam” their attention is drawn to baseball—with
a home run when the bases are loaded. For me it
was attempting to take four different species of North Amer-
ican sheep. With much younger legs and a sincere passion
for the mountains, I conquered this feat some years back,
and those memories now hang on my family room wall.
Today, still hanging onto that passion for the mountains, I grouse regardless of species. Precipitation and the inherent Spruce Grouse
found a new grand slam to attempt for my now older legs. I population cycles of grouse (especially Ruffed grouse) will The Spruce grouse (aka Franklin grouse or fool
was in need of a new quest, and, what the hell, I’m not mad affect success from one year to the next. So let’s take a look hen) finds its range from the higher elevations
at anything with hair on it anymore and have little interest in at what Idaho offers as far as grouse hunting. of Idaho from Central Idaho to the Canadian
ending the life of another one of these regal rams again. So, border, living primarily above 5000 foot ele-
why not a quest for the different species of quail, or grouse, Blue Grouse vations—the same elevation spruce trees are
or waterfowl as an achievement to pursue? The Blue grouse (aka Dusky grouse) covers a very large por- found, thus giving the grouse its name. These
There are nine different species of North American grouse tion of Idaho National Forest which has dense conifer hab- grouse tend to remain at these higher alpine
with five residing in Idaho as native to the state. Grouse itat above open grassland. These birds move to much lower elevations year round and survive primarily
hunting has always been a family tradition, handed down to elevations in the spring to nest in these open grass plains on spruce needles in the winter months. These
me from the many memories spent hunting with my father and then move to the higher elevation to winter (much the birds tend to remain seemingly motionless
during my childhood. opposite of what the American retiree seeks for his winter- when observers pass by, and often allow one
So grouse became the obvious attempt. With my home ing comfort). to approach within mere feet before moving to RUFFED GROUSE
state of Idaho having five different species, this seemed to Blue grouse are my favorite grouse to hunt as the dog the opposite side of a tree or fly to the lowest
make this a beneficial goal: Spruce grouse, Blue grouse, work observed is often similar to that found on a winter chu- branch. Earning the name “fool hen” came to
Ruffed grouse, Sharp-Tailed grouse, and Sage grouse. Both kar hunt. A seasoned dog will show off it’s “long nose” by these birds honestly from deer and elk hunt-
quail and waterfowl would have required hunting in mul- standing great distances for a covey of birds that are spread ers who could acquire an evening meal from a well thrown qualities of this bird far surpasses that of any other game
tiple states and would involve licensing and lodging needs out across an open ridge. The grouse can be found short- rock or stick. But, since their primary winter food source is bird, IMHO. Even that of the highly sought after and re-
that wouldn’t be required with grouse hunting. ly after daylight, picking off stunned grasshoppers from the spruce and other conifer’s needles, they don’t award a very garded chukar partridge by most Idaho upland hunters. As
Next, I would need some parameters to make success previous frigid night air; requiring the approach to be out favorable meal. Best to share these birds with a neighbor we always hear, “They taste like what they eat.” This gives
realistic, but not with excessive demands for this journey. of the birds’ sight as rarely do they crouch and hide. They not knowledgeable of grouse species and their separate table ruffs the honor of being the most tender game bird, with a
Since I don’t begin quail, chukar, or pheasant hunting until are instantly in flight down the canyon side as soon as they fare qualities... or an innocent hunting partner. redeeming flavor simply from this statement: their diet is
mid-October, conquering this grand slam of Idaho grouse spot danger approaching from their standing position. Of- Spruce grouse share habitat with mule deer, elk, big horn primarily that of huckleberries, chokeberries, blackberries
needed to be accomplished during the month of September. ten when in dense conifer forests, the blues can be confused sheep, and mountain goats that also reside above 5000 feet and aspen buds here in Idaho. No wonder the Ruffed grouse
Idaho grouse season opens September 1st, so I could be off with Spruce grouse and termed “fool hens” as their incon- elevations and alpine ridges above timberline. These wildlife hunting demands are so much higher than Spruce grouse
and running by about Labor Day weekend. This was, for spicuous tame mannerisms find them merely attempting to observations are the epic reward from a strenuous Spruce merely from the difference in diets. Since the ruffs reside
sure, going to interfere with my fall Steelhead fishing, but play hide-and-seek from one branch to another after they fly grouse hunt in the high country. in much lower elevation than blues or spruce, they can be
with runs at an all-time low, I most likely wasn’t going to see to a nearby Douglas fir tree for safety. found across the entire upper half of Idaho along creek and
much of a scheduling conflict. Often when on Blue grouse hunts, elk and Mule deer are Ruffed Grouse river bottoms. This bird is the primary hunted game bird in
There are usually annual population variances that will encountered as these big game animals occupy the same The Ruffed grouse is the forgotten pearl among many of many states across North America, such as Maine or Min-
obviously play a big role in attempting this grand slam of habitat—offering a bonus to the day’s hunt. the Idaho upland hunters and wing-shooters. The table fare nesota, but seldom seriously hunted here in Idaho; especial-
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SAGE GROUSE
ly once chukar season has opened in mid-September. They of an uplander’s best dog work, especially in September and Sage grouse disappear. These are the largest of the grouse
are found in the same locations year round with very little early October—these sharp-tail hunts will often seem mag- with males weighing as much as six pounds.
migration come wintertime. Since ruffs populate the same ical. As mid-October and November arrive, these coveys Antelope, Mule deer, California bighorn sheep, and wild
habitat as whitetail deer, hunters often find an explosion-like seem to rise with much wilder birds taking flight at the mere horses are often experienced when on sage grouse hunts as
escape from a hiding whitetail that erupts in a last minute appearance of a hunter hundreds of yards away, making sol- they share the same habitat. These birds may migrate over a
escape from a Ruffed grouse covert—which will awaken id dog work seldom experienced, with the bird’s crouching hundred miles from breeding leks, to nesting locations, and
any young, inexperienced dog to new heights of enthusiasm. and hiding being replaced with flightiness. finally on to their wintering grounds. Observing male Sage
The populations of both Ruffed grouse and Whitetail deer is grouse at their breeding leks draws birders from all parts of
somewhat of an unknown to the many hunters that travel to Sage Grouse North America to watch these birds parade in their breeding
Idaho to pursue big game, but both population numbers and The Sage grouse receives the most press of all the grouse ritual dances and struts.
opportunity are amazing. species, especially in Idaho. Its press is mostly from the po- Hunting Sage grouse is best done by searching no
Once you have heard a male Ruffed grouse drumming on a litical arena, with regular attempts to have the birds listed more than 400 yards from their water source in the ear-
log during the spring mating season, you will forever remem- under the Endangered Species Act. The US Fish & Wildlife ly morning. Then, again, in their roosting site in the eve-
ber and identify this sound—as it is unmistakable. Much the Service does not warrant listing the birds at this time, and ning—which is often an alfalfa field if adjacent to sage
same as a bugle in the fall from a bull elk or the distant howl conversations between ranchers and conservation groups brush. I rarely hunt these birds, as the dog work is usually
from a wolf, your memory will forever retain these sounds. regularly offer insightful information of the concerns over sight-pointing standing and walking birds and retrieving
Witnessing a male ruff drumming is a rare sighting, but well the bird’s future. Sage grouse require sage brush as habitat at best. Plus, again, our upland birds are similar to what
worth the approach when heard in the distant woods. and, as industry and development remove the sage brush, the they eat in flavor, and living in sage brush has a definite
negative influence. This sage also influences the flavor of the
Sharp-tailed Grouse deer, elk, antelope, and bighorn sheep that coexist in the
The Sharp-tailed grouse (aka Steppe sage brush plains with Sage grouse. Soaking these meats in
grouse) has six subspecies occupying buttermilk does, however, draw off some of this wild taste.
various habitat across North Amer- SHARP-TAILED GROUSE Coming across a group of wild
ica. Idaho’s Sharp-tailed grouse are horses (Mustangs) when on foot in
primarily found in the southeastern these large sage brush plains can offer
plains and sage lands along the Utah an adventure all in its own. When the
and Wyoming borders of the state, horses see a dog or two ranging during
with a good portion of these lands their search, it draws their curiosity
belonging to private citizens. Unless and usually finishes with horses chas-
the land is federal or state owned, ing the dogs and sometimes in an all-
one must acquire landowner permis- out attack. Their motive most likely
sion. Mule deer and antelope are reg- stems from the mares’ protection over
ular sightings while hunting sharpies their colts in an instinctive response.
and occasional elk or moose are also As I am writing the final paragraph
seen. Sharp-tails and Hungarian par- of this article, I have just completed
tridge share this same landscape, and the Idaho grand slam of the five na-
many years the huns will outnumber tive grouse to this state. This quest
the Sharp-tails. did not take nearly as long as my
Sharpies are a popular and regu- quest to obtain four different species
larly hunted game bird in Alberta, of wild sheep, and, for sure, offered
Montana, and North Dakota early many more comforts along the way.
on in the game bird seasons. Success My grouse slam found me sleeping
following a brace of pointing dogs in every night in a soft bed, either at our
the vast prairie grassland finds some family cabin or our Boise home.
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FOR SPORTING DOGS
Being prepared for field emergencies is equally impor- Other common field injuries include lacerations,
Aggie
tant to having a properly conditioned dog. Luckily, eye irritations, insect stings and snakebites.
most injuries a dog incurs can be readily treated in Care for lacerations depends on the severity of the
the field, but knowing how to handle a more serious injury, but generally, you should apply pressure and
accident could make a difference in the prognosis for get your dog to the veterinarian so the injury can be
your dog. It’s important to know your dog well and be cleaned up and stitched. Most cuts are inconsequential
able to readily recognize the signs of something wrong. if cared for, but sometimes a dog may have tendon
The Dock Jumper
“Traumatic injuries are the most common problems or nerve damage.
that occur in hunting dogs,” says Joe Spoo, DVM, “Learn how to assess and address,” Dr. Spoo advises.
DACVSMR, a hunting dog specialist from Best Care “If you can wash, clean and staple the wound yourself,
Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “Your field you can accelerate the healing process while seeking
outings likely won’t involve more than a few minor veterinary care.”
nicks and scratches. However, if you run dogs long An eye abrasion has occurred if a dog has a red,
enough, you’re bound to encounter a few major prob- inflamed eye, which requires immediate veterinary
lems ranging from cuts and bruises to penetrating, attention. Seeds trapped in the eye could be the under-
life-threatening injuries. It is in these times that prepa- lying issue, or a dog could have an abrasion or more By Rick Patton
ration and levelheadedness can determine whether serious puncture or laceration to the cornea. Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
your hunting partner will be able to hunt with you Some dogs can have an allergic reaction to insect Photos By Maddie Maynor
another day.” bites or stings from a bee, wasp or horsefly. In the
instance the reaction is severe, it’s a good idea to
carry an antihistamine with you to treat the bite or
W
sting if you cannot seek immediate veterinary care.
hen Aggie was little, not even a year old, we
When a dog is outdoors, whether on land or in water,
took a summer trip to Maine with her and my
he or she potentially could be in danger of a snake older German shorthair, Reba. Reba loved to
encounter, depending on your geographic location swim and loved to jump into the water. The first time
and time of the year. Being aware of the types of Aggie saw Reba fly into the air she seemed amazed. A
snakes native to areas you are traveling to hunt of little scared, maybe, but not for long. Once she realized
field trial is imperative. Many variables — including that retrieving the dummy was part of the plan, she
the amount of venom injected, location of the bite, joined in the fun, trying to beat Reba to the dummy.
size of the dog, and elapsed time between the dog Aggie could swim faster than Reba, so when she added
being bitten and the arrival at a veterinary facility a bigger jump to the equation, more often than not,
— impact the severity and outcome of a snakebite. the dummy was hers.
Aggie has a different body type from Reba – lon-
If you suspect your dog has been bitten by a snake,
ger legs, thinner, smaller chest. At barely 60 lbs., she is
it is crucial to seek veterinary care. Do not apply much lighter than most of the Labs and retrievers we
ice or heat to the wound, nor should you attempt to see at Dock Dog competitions. Another key to her
cut into the wound and suck out the venom or amazing jumping ability is her athleticism which you
Conducting a tailgate exam is a surefire way to help apply a bandage to the wound. Restrain your dog can see in her bulging rear muscles.
keep your dog healthy and safe in the field. Take time as much as possible and keep him or her calm to When I throw a dummy for Aggie she is very vocal
at the end of each run, and definitely at the end of help slow the spread of venom until you can get right away. Seeing the dummy, she whines and makes
every day afield, to go over your dog from nose to him or her to the veterinarian. constant noise until it’s in the air. Then she makes so
tail, looking for any abnormality, injury or area of When a dog comes in from the field limping, it much noise I figure the Humane Society will be after
concern. could be signs of lameness or soft-tissue damage, us. To me, the vocalizing shows her drive and desire.
There’s no fear in this dog. Aggie has a strong in-
“Address any issues right away because they won’t though it could also be due to a torn nail or cut,
stinct to run hard and hunt hard. She gives me every-
magically disappear when you put your dog in the burr or sliver in the paw pad. Remove any foreign thing she’s got. I didn’t have to do anything with her
crate,” Dr. Spoo advises. “A dog’s immediate injuries object and use a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory to develop her search – it’s just there. I realize high
should be treated and then taken as quickly as possible drug (NSAID) recommended by your veterinarian jumping off a dock isn’t part of hunting, but it does
to a veterinarian. Dealing with them in the moment to help reduce the pain, according to Dr. Spoo. show her personality, drive, and athleticism. Her love
can often mean the difference between days, weeks Being prepared to provide aid for an injured dog of running and flying off the dock reinforces the con-
and months of recovery. The goal is to get your dog is the best course. Thinking ahead and being aware cept of a “versatile dog.”
healthy again and then back into the field as soon as of how to handle potential problems will go a long These photos were taken on the Chesapeake. The tide
possible — this is what he or she lives for.” way in making a difference in the outcome. ■ was out, and the dock was six to eight feet off the water.
18 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org November 2018 November 2018 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 19minimize the risk of its development. At the start of hunting
URINE FROM A DOG WITH EXERTIONAL RHABDO- season and frequently during hunting season, critically eval-
Monday Morning MYOLYSIS CONTAINING MYOGLOBIN, EXCRETED IN
uate the fitness level of your dog. Pre-hunt season condition-
Ask
THE URINE DUE TO EXTREME MUSCLE CELL DAMAGE.
Quarterbacking MAY BE CONFUSED WITH BLOOD IN THE URINE. ing is important. Going from the couch to the field without
proper conditioning can result in orthopedic injuries as well
as exertional rhabdomyolysis. If your dog is in condition,
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give him adequate warm up and cool down periods. Do not
s a long-time Contributing Editor to Versatile let him go from the truck to “full throttle” without a bit of
Dr. Boyer
Hunting Dog, I often receive email inquiries time at a light run. Use a long line or check cord for the
about specific cases from owners. Usually, they first 15-20 minutes of the hunt to allow the body to adjust
have been to their veterinarian repeatedly and the issues to the increased exercise load. Many of us hunt over a peri-
have not been solved. They reach out and ask if I have od of several hours or more. A typical dog hunting for two-
any idea about what is going on with their dog. Since the disease. We can extrapolate this information to see how three hours has an increased nutritional demand of at least
I don’t have the benefit of an exam or records, I look this disease would appear in a hunting dog. twice the normal daily caloric intake. Like marathon runners
By Lisa Boyer, DVM at histories and make general recommendations. In the Our hunting partners are excited to go hunting. They will who carb-load, giving some complex carbohydrates (pasta,
Loomis, California veterinary profession, it is easy to be a Monday Morn- bark and pant a lot, especially if left crated in the back of the bread) prior to and during hunting will also help assure that
ing Quarterback when asked for a second opinion, as truck for a while. As the dog continues to bark and pant, the your dog has plenty of glucose and would be less likely to
I have the benefit of all of the prior veterinarians’ test body loses carbon dioxide to panting. The kidneys start to have to break down muscle for energy. I personally use a
results as well as a long history from the owner. compensate by excreting bicarbonate into the urine to lower mixture of cooked white rice and Karo syrup which I carry
Last week I received an email from a member with the pH of the blood. As the dog exercises and builds lactic in my vest in a resealable bag. It’s easy for the dogs to eat
an eight-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer who acid in the muscles, he cannot offset the buildup because the during a rest stop and they love it.
had pain while running, and when he arrived home, he bicarbonate has already been excreted in the urine. The acid/ You can also reduce the effects of lactic acid on the mus-
would climb on the couch and cry. His owner has taken base imbalance damages muscle cells. If conditions are hot cles by mixing a teaspoon of baking soda with a cup of yo-
him for a full battery of tests including an MRI, X-rays, or humid, the dog cannot lose excess body heat and pants gurt as a mid-hunting snack if your dog will eat it, or even
blood tests, ultrasound, neutering, a full orthopedic more than normal, making the condition even worse. There mix the baking soda into the rice/Karo syrup mixture.
exam and multiple medications. Now, he has what the is another mechanism in the body that will make a dog have There are research studies conducted in the sled dog pop-
owner has described as “bloody urine” in association a “subacute” or lesser form of this disease due to an imbal- ulation that demonstrate the importance of post exercise
with his periods of exercise. The prior tests ruled out ance of potassium which changes the blood flow in the body supplementation with carbohydrates. I recommend feeding
a prostate or urinary tract problem. The owner was causing cellular damage. your dog carbohydrates after the hunt if your dog hunted
very frustrated because this would be the third year he Recognizing the early warning signs of this disease is im- anywhere from 10 minutes to three hours, especially if you
couldn’t hunt his dog. portant. If your dog changes his gait, slows down, starts show- are going to hunt multiple days in a row.
As I pondered this dog’s problem, not only was I able ing tremors or weakness in the hind limbs, is tender to the In summary, exertional rhabdomyolysis is a serious, but
to jump into my role as a Monday Morning Quarter- touch or has a hunched appearance you need to act quickly. preventable, disease that can affect performance dogs. Pay-
back, I was able to offer a possible alternative diagnosis First, stop the exercise immediately and get your dog to an ing attention to preseason physical conditioning as well as
of “Monday Morning Disease.” area to cool off. Feed your dog some food with carbohydrates nutritional needs during the hunting season can greatly re-
In certain breeds of horses, Monday Morning Disease (bread, pasta, rice, Karo syrup). If your dog does not quickly duce the chance of your hunting partner being “sacked” by a
is also known as “tying-up” or exertional rhabdomy- recover within 15 minutes, get to a vet as soon as possible Monday Morning Quarterback.
olysis. Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a muscle disease for treatment. Pain management is important, however,
which causes generalized painful muscles, difficulty DO NOT give any type of non-steroidal medication like
walking and changes in muscle enzymes due to cell dam- Rimadyl, Metacam or Deramaxx for pain. Your veteri-
age. These horses often have dark, coffee colored urine narian would likely prescribe an alternative medication
Dr. Lisa Boyer is an emergency medicine veterinarian who which can be misidentified as bloody urine. Left untreat- that will not cause liver and kidney issues and will be ef-
practices in California. She a hunter and breeds, trains, ed, kidney damage/failure can result and this disease fective until this subsides. Once at the veterinarian, your
hunts and shows Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. For further could be fatal without proper management. This same dog will receive IV fluids to restore the proper acid/base
questions, please contact her at getagriffon@gmail.com. syndrome is found in sled dogs, racing Greyhounds, bird balance in the body and hydrate your dog. Fluid therapy
dogs, coursing dogs and field trial competitors. will reduce the lactic acid in the muscles as well. De-
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is caused by one of two pending upon the severity, other medications and treat-
scenarios: (1) exercising an unfit dog or (2) a condi- ments may be recommended.
tioned dog that is running above his normal activity lev- So what does this mean to a hunter? Is this disease
el. In Greyhounds, it is known that being “high strung” preventable? If your dog has an episode is his hunt-
or excitable prior to a race, or hot/humid weather in ing career over? In most cases, you can prevent your DENISE HEATH © 2018
pre-race kenneling contributes to the development of partner from being affected by this disease or at least
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ONTARIO GRAND RIVER 09/08/2018 2018-0284 EASTERN QUEBEC 08/18/2018 2018-0291 MINNESOTA 09/09/2018 2018-0298 CENTRAL STATES 09/23/2018 2018-0303
Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
BOURG ROYAL NATURE BOY GR 11.43 85 III HILARY CHAMBERS DUCHASSEUR APPENZELLER GR 11.90 86 III PATRICK LAFONTAINE ELSA VOM NORDLAND GS 9.50 94 None DAVID E EWEL ASPEN HILL HUSTLEN JACK GS 7.20 107 I DONALD GODEKE
CAMRIDGE’S IRISH PP 13.50 112 I ALLISON N BLUMEL BITE: BUTTBITE 201 HERBST BRIESE HAHN GS 13.57 96 III LYNN N ERICKSON ASPEN HILL RAMBLIN’ MAN GS 4.57 100 III JEREMY J STEINLE
DAISY GR 13.33 112 I VICTOR CHETCUTI Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JAGER RAY’S AEGON HENRIK PP 7.73 107 II BRUCE J DERAUF TEETH: PUPPY TEETH
IRIS VON DER LINDE SM 10.27 106 I JORDAN L MUSETTA-LAMBERT DUCORBEAU SHADOW GS 3.64 105 None NICOLAS BRETON KILLBUCK’S II OTHELLA BELLA PP 11.87 112 I LEE C BRANCH GRASDINGEN’S MYLA YLASDOTTER SM 13.70 102 III PAMELA M ROBINSON
PINE RIDGE’S FORREST PP 14.27 112 I JONATHAN P FARRUGIA GRIFFE D’AUTOMNE SI GR 2.83 198 II SEBASTIEN CIMONE LITTLE HUNTER’S BAD INFLUENCE GS 4.63 106 I JAMI LEA MEATH HAY DEVIL’S JOSIE WALES PP 8.77 110 I PARRISH FRAHM
TEETH: MISSING 305 TESTES: NEUTERED TEETH: PUPPY TEETH & BITE: UNDERSHOT PHILLIPS’ RIVERS’ RHEIN GS 7.20 91 III CHAD PHILLIPS
PINE RIDGE’S IDUNN PP 10.47 100 III GORDON B MARTIN JULIETTE DE LA RUSE DES BOIS BA 4.54 174 III PIERRE-ALEXANDRE COTE LITTLE HUNTER’S REVENGE GS 4.63 112 I TINA A HINCE ROBINGUN’S JAEGER Z DUKE SM 12.03 97 II TREVOR BRUEGMAN
TEETH: MISSING 405 QUAIL-RIDGE LITTLES SPECKLES LADY GS 4.40 186 III NICOLAS BRETON RASMUSSEN’S DAKOTA UMAY SM 15.57 112 I STEVEN E ANDERSON TESTES: NEUTERED
ROWAN FARM ALECTO SM 15.67 102 II ANNA ZEBROWSKA SABINE BELLE VON SEIGER BOSS GS 3.25 183 III HENRY C STERN ROCK CREEK NUGGET PP 15.77 89 III JEFFREY S STROCK ROBINGUN’S JUSTUS Z DASH SM 12.03 108 I JOSH MOLINE
JUDGES: JEFF D SOWERBY, DON VANDERLIP, DAVID WOLFF JUDGES: JASON T CARTER, STEVE BRODEUR, BENOIT MARTINEAU ROCK CREEK QUEEN BEE PP 7.97 110 I DICK NOBLE RUFNIT QUAIL SEEKER BB 14.73 80 None SHARI LEE STUECK
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CRACKERJACKS FRESCA ON THE ROCKS GS 2.56 199 I PETER J MAST DE LOMBARDIE ECLIPSE DE LUNE GS 8.90 99 II LISE CERE STANDING STONES LOCKED AND LOADED GS 8.33 110 I DARREN DODY
SAIGE VOM BEAVER CREEKS GS 4.09 115 None DARIUSZ PIETA DES APPALACHES MEGAN PROHUNTER FS 6.39 87 None CATHERINE PEPIN CHATTAHOOCHEE 09/08/2018 2018-0299 BITE: MISALIGNED 106,206,306,406,207,307&407
SMOOTHBORE’S WYATT EARP VI 2.48 125 None TED Z MICHALAK DESBATTURES CF SCARLETTE GR 15.81 99 II SARAH LEFORT Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JUDGES: RONALD J STOTT, LEO O BOMAN
VIPHUNTINN MIZZ NORTHERN ZOEI GR 3.05 123 None PATRICK J DIGBY DESBATTURES MADAME MOUSTACHE GR 19.65 106 Eval ERIC VERMETTE AGASSIZ REIGN SAMWISE MORAN GR 15.43 110 I NICOLE A MORAN
JUDGES: JEFF D SOWERBY, DON VANDERLIP, LANCE T VERNAM DUVALIN PETRA AT GREENWOOD GR 7.48 98 III KATE DESANTO CHAPEL VIEW’S CHICANERY GR 9.17 104 III HANNAH S YOST ROCK TAVERN 09/22/2018 2018-0304
TEETH: MISSING 305&405 DANTE V DEN BLUTBUCHEN GW 7.13 55 None DE MONTE L DUDLEY Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
BUCKEYE 09/15/2018 2018-0286 NOUGATINE DE FRANC JEU GR 15.06 112 I ROMAIN FAUCHEUX USED BIRD AT WATER- COAT JUDGED DRY ALDE’S ENCHANTING RENDEZVOUS VI 7.08 176 II DOLORES A CHUISANO
Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JOEYS TURBO DIESEL GS 9.13 104 III JOSEPH T MASSENGALE TEET: BROKEN 101
JUNIPER CREEKS EVONY PINE PP 2.04 134 III MICHAEL W BAIRD EL DUCHASSEUR THALIE GR 8.45 163 III STEEVE VALLIERES LITTLE BIT BELLES SWEETNESS GR 13.37 112 I RICHARD D MILLER ALDE-SIENNA’S FIERY OBSESSION VI 4.44 189 II DOLORES A CHUISANO
KING LOUIS HANGON SLOOPY GR 4.18 190 III IRINA S PETTY TEETH: EXTRA 105 MATILDA DE CHEZ MAURICE PS 21.53 110 Eval MICHAEL S YASHKO AXEL VOM PACH-HAUS GS 3.78 204 I PAUL W STEINIGER
LONE PINE’S AWOL AVA PP 4.66 173 III ALYCIA M BAIRD JULIETTE DE LA RUSE DES BOIS BA 4.54 193 I PIERRE-ALEXANDRE COTE RUGER WHITFIELD HART GS 11.67 107 I MICHAEL C HART BUTCH GS 3.41 199 I FRANK G HULSMAN
RIPSNORTER’S ODYSSEY PP 2.05 188 II DENNIS L HAAS JUDGES: JASON T CARTER, STEVE BRODEUR, BENOIT MARTINEAU TEETH: MISSING 106&206 JAKE VON WOOFER VOM SCHLUSSSTEIN GS 2.76 179 II REYNOLD R RANDOLPH
SUDDEN VALLEY GLOREE BOUND PP 2.43 190 II PAMELA S PATTON TAPPANCS’ ARCHIBALD VI 14.87 106 II KYLE GOLDMAN NOEL’S BEAUTIFUL CRIMSON ROSE VI 6.74 150 III NOEL WALTER
JUDGES: JAMES M ROLLINS, JEFFREY S RHODES, HERBERT H CHRISTIAN II MONTREAL 09/08/2018 2018-0293 JUDGES: STEPHEN D KANE, STEVEN A HARMEYER, KAREN M BEYER JUDGES: MARK S FRALEY, EDWARD A HARRINGTON, TERRY J WILSON
BUCKEYE 09/15/2018 2018-0287 Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner CHATTAHOOCHEE 09/09/2018 2018-0300
GUNMETTLE’S ABY REVE DE BOIS JOLI WM 5.73 96 II BENOIT MARTINEAU ROCK TAVERN 09/23/2018 2018-0305
Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Utility Preparatory Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
BURLY MUR’S GUSTAV GR 15.73 105 II CYNTHIA A HAFNER ZENA VON DER LINDE SM 3.53 177 II PATRICK COTE FOOTHILLS BELLS BENNETT PP 12.17 97 III JOHN BELL CRYSTAL’S DOUBLE TRIGGER OTIS GS 11.33 112 I CLINTON W FORD III
GUNNER’S I’M A REMINGTON GS 15.13 107 II JOSH WUKUSICK GOSCH’S LIBERTY SM 6.67 72 None JOHN H CALLAHAN DRY GRASS VELOCE DIAVOLO CASTELLANO DEL LAGO SP 15.80 107 II CHRISTOPHER L SWEETWOOD
TEETH: MISSING 105&205 Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner HONOR POINT’S CHATTAHOOCHEE GS 6.03 108 II KENT MEGORDEN HILLSIDE BRITTANY’S MISS CRANBERRY BS 10.07 105 II JEFFREY T FLEMING
RIPSNORTER’S SCUTTLEBUTT PP 12.93 112 I JEFFREY C GEORGE DUVALIN S BELLA GR 4.67 170 None FRANCE CINQ-MARS KEEGAN’S POINT ARKO RIVER SM 14.93 107 II JAMES R ABRAHAMSON HILLSIDE BRITTANYS REMEMBERING A SPECTACULAR LADY BS 10.07 112 I HERBERT W GEIGER
Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner GRIFFE D’AUTOMNE SI GR 2.89 195 II SEBASTIEN CIMONE TESTES: MONORCHID IWAN’S HARD-BRANDY PP 5.47 98 III CHRISTOPHER J BACALLA
RIPSNORTER’S FIONA PP 5.39 187 III JEFFREY C GEORGE TESTES: NEUTERED KEEGAN’S POINT ARNULF SM 14.93 110 I TIMOTHY BALDING TEETH: PUPPY TEETH
BITE: BUTTBITE ALL INCISORS LEPTIR DES GRANGES DE LA DOMBES GS 3.56 204 I DONATE THIBAULT TESTES: MONORCHID NASH HITES MISSISSIPPI BS 15.27 112 I LEONARD S BAUM
RIPSNORTER’S JACKPOT PP 3.46 188 II JEFFREY C GEORGE TIMBERDOODLE BLU WM 5.52 183 II BENOIT MARTINEAU PHILIP RADECK’S MILLIE GS 13.77 95 III PHILIP W RADECK TEETH: EXTRA 105
JUDGES: CHRISTOPHER J HALL, JOSEPH S ZAWADOWSKI, MARK S FRALEY JUDGES: STEVE BRODEUR, PHILIP A THAYER JR, PIERRE MARC SIMARD Gun Sensitive Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
MONTREAL 09/08/2018 2018-0294 PM’S GEORGIA JOE VON PARKERTOWN WM 14.30 112 I GEORGE BEASLEY TIMBERDOODLE YUKON JACKSON WM 5.56 201 I JOSHUA D FLOWERS
BUCKEYE 09/16/2018 2018-0288 PM’S SILVER COMET WM 15.50 112 I CLAYTON BRENT STIEHL JUDGES: MARK S FRALEY, EDWARD A HARRINGTON, TERRY J WILSON
Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner STONYRIDGE YAZMIN GR 15.03 112 I ADAM THOMAS
BOIS DU NORD JACQUES LE CHASSEUR BF 14.10 69 None VINCENT A HENSEL BORDER COUNTRY’S MY OHIO BOUND GS 6.73 112 I MATHIEU BOUTHILLETTE THORWINDS COCO MABEL SM 12.50 104 III JUSTIN GLOVER GREAT CENTRAL VALLEY 09/21/2018 2018-0306
DUCHASSEUR ADHARA GR 12.57 110 I CHANTAL LAFRENIERE JUDGES: STEPHEN D KANE, STEVEN A HARMEYER, KAREN M BEYER
USED BIRD AT WATER--COAT EVALUATED DRY
DUCHASSEUR APPENZELLER GR 12.57 112 I PATRICK LAFONTAINE Utility Preparatory Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
HIGH POWER ALL FOR GLOREE PP 5.93 112 I PAMELA S PATTON DREAMWORKS IRON PP 2.19 142 III JARED HASTEY
BITE: UNDERSHOT TEETH: MISALIGNED 303 NEW ENGLAND SEACOAST 09/15/2018 2018-0301 DREAMWORKS JACKSON PP 1.48 118 None ERIC L NEWMAN
RIPSNORTER’S REMINGTON PP 15.57 112 I MIKE J CLAYTON DUCHASSEUR DOC HANS MALLARD GR 20.57 102 Eval MARIO COURCHESNE Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
DUCHASSEUR PETIT AKI GR 12.57 107 I JEAN LAHAIE BITE:BUTTBITE
WET ACRES HELEN HIGHWATER GR 5.10 107 II MICHAEL J ROWE CEDAR RIDGE PHEASANTS ANNIE GS 13.10 103 II RICHARD B ROBERTSON DREAMWORKS KEVLAR PP 1.47 144 III DAVID J GRAHAM
TEETH: PUPPY TEETH TEETH: EXTRA 205 & BITE: OVERSHOT FENTON RIVER 12 PAC LUCA IL PRIMO GS 11.53 112 I MAURO DEMAIO
DUCORBEAU LEIKY GS 7.23 103 II JEAN MICHEL GOUIN Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner FENTON RIVER BRAVO GS 11.53 105 II PAMELA RAABE CAMRIDGE’S HAWKEYE PP 1.77 166 III MARTIN SARAFA
BITE: UNDERSHOT 202 FENTON RIVER INDIANA RILEY GS 11.53 108 I MACKENZIE RILEY
CHAPEL VALLEYS RED RIVER IS 8.58 201 I CHRISTOPHER J HALL DUCORBEAU STEVE GS 8.30 106 II ETIENNE ROBICHAUD BITE: BUTTBITE
TESTES: NEUTERED FENTON RIVER LADY MARY OF FREEDOM GS 11.53 78 None HANK FURNBACH MOTHERLODE’S BRISTOL BAY PP 2.36 172 None RUSSELL W CLELAND
FEE GR 15.87 110 I ANTHONY LAPOINTE FENTON RIVER LINCOLN GS 11.53 112 I BRIAN MELICK
LARKE’S I’LL BE YOUR HUCKLEBERRY ES 4.39 198 II CHRISTOPHER J HALL STELLA DEL NORD Q’S TULA GINGERBREAD SP 10.47 112 I SYLVIA MORIN TALL TIMBER HOUDINI PP 2.44 170 III ANDREA E GLASSBERG
JUDGES: STEPHEN D KANE, JOSEPH S ZAWADOWSKI, MARK S FRALEY FENTON RIVER LOTTI MARIE GS 11.53 105 II BRIAN J LAVOIE TEETH: EXTRA 205--TESTES: NEUTERED
TEETH: EXTRA 205 FULLER SHOOTING STARR’S BLAZIN’ ON GROUSE BOY GS 15.80 94 None SUSAN L FULLER
WOODCOCKRUN BERGSON DES AULNES BS 10.47 112 I BENJAMIN GERVAIS JUDGES: JAMES P CARPENTER, KEITH H KEMMER, STEVE A SLAUSON
BUCKEYE 09/16/2018 2018-0289 TEETH: EXTRA 305&405
HOLDEN POINTS ADELAIDE GW 10.40 96 III JAMES W HOLDEN
Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JUDGES: MICHAEL A O’DONNELL, MURRAY J KEMP, ROBERT F ENGLAND JR
TEETH: MISSING 305&405 GREAT CENTRAL VALLEY 09/22/2018 2018-0307
GUS VIII GR 8.10 88 III MICHAEL J PALMIERE JR VICKY IV VOM ALTMOOR GW 4.87 112 I KIM S KLEIN Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
TEETH: MISSING 405
TESTES: NEUTERED MONTREAL 09/09/2018 2018-0295 JUDGES: JASON T CARTER, FRANCES S MOORE, RAYMOND W DYER JR
DREAMWORKS MONEY MAKER PP 6.87 95 None STEVEN D STOLL
HI-POINT’S ART IN MOTION GS 11.33 112 I STACI D BENNO Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner TEETH: MISSING 308
BITE: BUTTBITE 101,101,102 &103 DUCHASSEUR MAGGIE GR 12.60 112 I CARL FERLAND CENTRAL STATES 09/22/2018 2018-0302 HIGH LIFE’S LITTLE LADY PP 16.10 88 Eval JOHN A LOILER
JETT VON DEN DONAU-WIRBELN GS 12.73 112 I RANDY L POWELL DUCORBEAU BLITZ GS 14.70 112 I DANIEL DUSSAULT SIMPLY SOUTHERN’S WINCHESTER PP 15.57 102 None AMY DITTUS-STERNER
RIVER RIDGE PRINCESS PIXIE GS 15.03 96 III PHILIP J URBAN Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner SINCERUS ALL A FLUTTER VI 10.50 90 III EMILY CHURCH
PP DUCORBEAU BOREAL PP 7.37 107 I SEBASTIEN SPRINGUEL FUGLEVANG’S SIMBA SM 15.20 17 None PAMELA M ROBINSON
STELLA DEL NORD GRAND DUCHESS OF RUSSIA SP 10.73 112 I PHYLLIS MCDONALD Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
JUDGES: JAMES M ROLLINS, JEFFREY S RHODES, HERBERT H CHRISTIAN II USED BIRD AT WATER -COAT JUDGED DRY
DUVALIN S BELLA GR 4.67 174 None FRANCE CINQ-MARS GRASDINGEN’S MANFRED JIXERSON SM 13.67 107 II JASON DONNER BOONES FARM MACINTOSH PP 4.58 192 I GREGORY J WEISS
LILLY DE ALESSANDRO BF 4.67 186 II FRANCESCO ALFONSI DREAMWORKS IRENE PP 2.19 192 II STEVEN D STOLL
EASTERN QUEBEC 08/17/2018 2018-0290 MARZOLF X MAN ON A MISSION GS 4.90 112 I MEGAN H MARZOLF TEETH: MISSING 405
Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner JUDGES: MICHAEL A O’DONNELL, MURRAY J KEMP, ROBERT F ENGLAND JR PHILLIPS’ BLITZKRIG BERLYN GS 15.63 110 I CHAD PHILLIPS
ROBINGUN’S JASNA B Z MOON SM 12.00 88 III DOUGLAS MOON WHISKEYTOWN PYRAT PISTOL GR 2.43 150 None LARRY DELANEY
DE LOMBARDIE ALPHA DU CENTAUME GS 8.84 112 I CLAUDE VACHON MONTREAL 09/09/2018 2018-0296 JUDGES: JAMES P CARPENTER, KEITH H KEMMER, STEVE A SLAUSON
WOODCOCKRUN NYNA DES AULNES BS 15.61 108 II PIERRE FECTEAU ROBINGUN’S KYETTA U JUWEL SM 9.33 110 I PAMELA M ROBINSON
Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner RUFNIT QUICK SILVER BB 14.70 93 III SHARI LEE STUECK
TEETH: EXTRA 205
DUCHASSEUR AUTUMN STRINGER GR 4.44 168 III MOISHE L RAGIEME TESTES: NEUTERED
GREAT CENTRAL VALLEY 09/23/2018 2018-0308
Utility Preparatory Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner TEETH: EXTRA 105&205 RUFNIT REESE BB 9.33 108 II SHARI LEE STUECK Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
DE LA SEIGNEURIE VALKA GR 3.31 165 II STEEVE VALLIERES DUCHASSEUR LAYLA GR 2.61 201 I STEVE BRODEUR RUFNIT RYDER BB 9.33 91 III SHARI LEE STUECK AGASSIZ DOZER GR 15.93 108 II AARON C KELLEY
Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner DUCORBEAU LOUNA GS 4.26 201 I JEAN PHILIPPE DUPUIS WHISPERING’S WUNDERBAR WEIMS TRACKER WM 12.63 108 I JOSHUA A DICK CACTUS COUNTRY DEETS BB 11.13 95 III KEVIN B MORGAN
BOURG ROYAL’S FS CHUCK GR 6.19 196 I MANON GRENIER HELIOS DU CLOS DE RIVARENNE FS 6.69 152 III CHRISTIANE GAUTIER JUDGES: RONALD J STOTT, LEO O BOMAN
BITE: UNDERSHOT --EYE: LT EYE SURGICALLY REMOVED
DES SONNAILLONS BRUME BS 3.75 190 I MARIO GAGNON JUDGES: PHILIP A THAYER JR, PIERRE MARC SIMARD, BENOIT MARTINEAU MOTHERLODE’S D STANLEY PP 14.67 110 I SCOTT H WELTON
BITE: BUTTBITE 101 TALL TIMBER CHASE PP 10.03 110 I RUEBEN T LEWIS
DUCHASSEUR PETITE BECASSE GR 5.25 200 II NICOLE BOURGET MINNESOTA 09/08/2018 2018-0297 WALL CANYON MY NAME IS MUD VI 7.70 71 None KIVA L WHITE
JUDGES: JASON T CARTER, STEVE BRODEUR, BENOIT MARTINEAU Natural Ability Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
BIG HOUNDS BIRDIE NELLIE PP 15.23 112 I THOMAS D DICK MOTHERLODE’S BRISTOL BAY PP 2.36 178 III RUSSELL W CLELAND
BLACKHAWKS NORTHERN BRIAR PP 6.57 112 I THOMAS STAFFORD JUDGES: JAMES P CARPENTER KEITH H KEMMER STEVE A SLAUSON
CARLO VOM STRUCKERHOF PP 8.10 112 I CHRISTOPHER L WILSON
CORA VOM STRUCKERHOF PP 8.10 96 II CHRISTOPHER L WILSON DELMARVA 09/22/2018 2018-0309
MARTINSEN’S RUBY THE RED RUNNER VI 6.50 90 III JEFF HALTER Utility Test Breed Mo - Yr Pts Prz Owner
OSCAR SLAYER OF THE SLEW GW 8.50 104 II BARBARA K RICHARDSON BELLEFLEUR VON DER CHESAPEAKE BUCHT GS 2.57 201 I FRANCOIS ALDRICH
ROWAN FARMS APOLLO SM 15.67 101 II JONATHAN C EARLY CAMEO’S CLOSEST TO THE PIN VI 7.73 169 III TARA KRAMER
STAR VOM LEISTUNG WAFFEHUNDE GS 10.70 112 I GENE R PETERSEN FRIEDELSHEIM’S C’MON MAN GS 4.26 151 III TARA KRAMER
SUDDEN VALLEY’S JAEGER WV 8.00 112 I SCOTT C ANDERSON SILVERSMITH CITADEL BLUE STRIKE WM 3.71 183 II MARC A ST JEAN
TECH ED GRIFF A-HAZELHURST GR 15.67 112 I PETER J LINDER JUDGES: MARK L BULL, TIMOTHY S CLARK, JERRI A STANLEY
BITE: BUTTBITE
JUDGES: TERRANCE G PETRO, RIC KILDOW, SCOTT C SEMRAD
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