The American Brittany Magazine - Feb 2024

Stud Fee: $1,000 • (580) 716-2787 www.kenneldefowler.com NFC/NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC B&T's Sonndance Kid Rock Born 1/19/2018 - OFA Hips & Elbows - DNA Profiled First dog in the history of the Brittany Nationals to win 2 National Championships as a crossover in the same year. His versatility has been proven! 2022 National Field Champion 2022 National Amateur Gun Dog Champion 2020 Victorie Nationale Derby AF Champion 5th Generation National Champion 2023 National Gun Dog Champion NAFC/DC/GFC/GAFC2/AFC ANJ’S Ohio Hellion (Hank) • 2018 National Amateur Champion • 2018 Region 4 AAA Champion • 2018 International AAA Champion • 2019 Nebraska OAA Champion • 2020 ABC Quail Champion • 2022 International AAA Champion (15 Hour Placements) Sire: HOF - DC/AFC Grand Junction Jake Dam: NAGDC/FC/AFC High Hope’s Little Ann OFA Good/Elbows/Eyes/DNA Profiled Born 11/18/2014 Trained by Bob Burchett Mike Poehler – Owner/Handler (847) 207-3010 Located in Buffalo, Missouri Placements Available @ http://www.fieldtrialdatabase.com The American Brittany ▬ 3 ▬ February 2024

OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE: To promote cooperation and friendship among the breeders and owners of Brittanys and to encourage higher standards in breeding, training and showing of Brittanys in the field and in the show ring; to discourage the breed from becoming split into groups of “field dogs” and “show dogs” and to strive to keep it forever a “dual dog”. Sponsored by: Special Features 2023 ABC National Championship 2023 National Amateur Championship 2023 Derby Invitational 2023 ABC Photo Contest Winners 2023 American Brittany Club Pheasant Classic You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks | Dana Masters AKC: New Titles 8 14 19 27 28 32 37 Officers & Directors Notes From the President | Joe Droel 2023 American Brittany Club Board of Directors Meeting AKC Delegate Report Magazine & Advertising Rates Listings: Kennels |Trainers | At Stud Regional Club Secretaries, Web Sites & Directors Other Web Site Listings National Champions Departments 5 5 6 24 40 41 42 43 46 Field Trials, Hunt Tests & Specialty Shows Southern Kansas Field Trial Results - 10/2023 Bill Oliver Memorial Kansas Championship - 10/2023 Hunt Test Results Iowa Brittany Club Field Results - 4/2023 Washington Brittany Club Specialty - 8/2023 Field Trial Schedule Specialty Schedule 25 26 34 41 42 44 45 The Deadline for the March 2024 Issue is February 1st, 2024. Submisions to: [email protected] Cover Dog: 2023 National Amateur All Age Champion NAFC DC GFC3 RFC4 Bamajama Willy’s Sassy Sadie Owner: Wayne Pepin The American Brittany ▬ 4 ▬ February 2024

Think Big Marketing, LLC, Publisher P.O. Box 2084 • Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 (215) 378-0203 Email: [email protected] Magazine Chair, Sandy Malloy 518-258-6521 | [email protected] MAGAZINE COMMITTEE: Jacqui Campbell • Dani Drogue • Dawn Droel • Patricia Ellis Karen Hanson • Natalya Harris • Linda McCartney • Phil Thayer Chris Walker • Peggy Wier • Mark Claypool • Yvonne Shanto OFFICERS President: Joe Droel Po Box 320, Oseola, IA 50213 515-901-8623 • [email protected] 1st V.P.: Richard Beaver, 9975 Musgrave Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (915) 504-4793 • [email protected] 2nd V.P.:Jacqui Campbell, PO BOX 2525, Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 308-0750 • [email protected] 3rd V.P.: Joy Crisler, 12237 KS HWY 152, La Cygne, KS 66040 (816) 812-7355 • [email protected] 4th V.P.: Mike Poehler, 930 Cornell Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (847) 207-3010 • [email protected] Executive Secretary: Jennifer “Brooke” Burlingame 731 Maple Grove Court, Hope Mills, NC 28348 (910) 973-3098 • [email protected] Secretary: Jacqui Campbell, PO BOX 2525, Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 308-0750 • [email protected] Treasurer: Gerilyn Sennott, 352 Whitney Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (847) 736-2622 • [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Statistician: Mary Karbiner, 10741 W. Cheryl Dr., Sun City, AZ 85351 (940) 636-5681 • [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABC Webmaster: Steve Ralph, 25256 Kettle River Blvd., Forest Lake, MN 55025 (651) 303-0129 • [email protected] ABC Facebook: Robin Tomasi, [email protected] AKC Delegate: Terry Hilliard, 8496 Hensingersville Rd., Alburtis, PA 18011 (610) 349-3460 • [email protected] ABC/Pro Plan Coordinator: Ed Janulis (815) 666-8370 • [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Futurity Chairman: Leslee Masolotte 6533 W Lakeside CT, Littleton, CO 80125 [email protected] Futurity Secretaries: 1st Litter Nomination send to: Sue Lehosky 1249 Copeland Road, Leechburg, PA 15656 (724) 339-4616 • [email protected] Final Futurity Forfeits, Running: Jacqui Campbell, 19721 133rd Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98296 (425) 308-0750 • [email protected] Summer Specialty: Joy Crisler, 12237 KS HWY 152, La Cygne, KS 66040 (816) 812-7355 • [email protected] Juniors Coordinator: Yvonne Shanto 2366 Stone View Drive, Sparks, NV 89436 775-741-9826 •[email protected] Membership Data Chairman: Deb Rudert, P.O. Box 503, Orefield, PA 18069 (610) 248-2394 • [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The American Brittany (ISSN 0199-7297) (USPS 544-240) is published monthly by The American Brittany Club, Inc., P.O. Box 616, Marshfield, MO 65706. Periodical postage paid at Marshfield, MO and at additional mailing offices. Send address changes to The American Brittany Club, P.O. Box 503, Orefield, PA 18069 Views expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publication, American Brittany Club, Inc., its Officers, or Directors. Sponsored by: PURINA Chosen by Champions, a GARMIN company Making it easier for dogs to learn. Notes from the President Joe Droel I’m honored to have been elected by my peers to help preserve the history of the greatest bird dog. We had successful ABC National events in 2023 thanks to many talented volunteers, and we look forward to all sorts of exciting events in 2024. With so many wonderful people in our Brittany community, I urge you to volunteer where and when you are able. We all tend to have busy lifestyles, but ‘many hands make light work’. That being said we have some committee openings to fill, please see our committee page on the ABC website to see if any of these positions fit your talents, and contact me or the committee chair to express your willingness to help. If you have other special talents, but don’t know how they can be put to good use, please contact me and I will get you connected. The Board of Directors is working hard to make many updates within our organization. Being well into the digital age, many of our applications need a facelift. I would like to encourage you to support our new ABC Magazine Committee, Editor, and Publisher. We have already noticed some great changes, but it will take time and support to fully implement improvements. The ABC Board of Directors is looking at a new website/ webmaster, as our devoted webmaster of many years is stepping down. Some of the updates we are looking forward to in a new website is more online payment opportunities for clubs and members, Membership Database (so we may communicate with our membership via email), and more. I wish you a prosperous and blessed new year, and some new adventures with your Brittany. Joe Droel The American Brittany ▬ 5 ▬ February 2024

President Robert Rankin called the meeting to order at 8:09am on November 19, 2023. Executive Secretary J. Brooke Burlingame called roll, Directors present in the room were, Robin Tomasi, Joe Droel, Darlene Dow, Burton Wice, Bret Lindbeck, Ed Tillson and Leslee Masolotte. The Directors present on Zoom were Karen Hanson, Linda McCartney, Ron Gulembo, Jim Stevens, Vincent Anderson, Bruce Heiter, Jim Hammett and Helen Riggle. All Directors were present, and a quorum was achieved. Motion 1: Motion by Jim Hammet, seconded by Darlene Dow to approve the 2022 Board of Directors minutes from 2022. All 15 yes, Motion Passed. President Rankin started by speaking about all the people retiring from their positions as officers as well as committee heads including insurance, webmaster, treasurer and legal advisor. The BOD then started to move through the list of agenda items and reports. If there were no questions or discussions, we moved on to the next report after questions were recognized. The reports were not all given in order, as some people showed up in person and wanted to give reports and get on the road to home or other areas. Motion 2: Motion by Helen Riggle, seconded by Linda McCartney to approve the reinstatement of the Golden Empire Brittany Club and the Sunland Brittany Club. All 15 yes, Motion passed. Jacqui Campbell spoke about membership and that the BOD could read her report in the agenda book. That right now membership is holding at a steady line. She explained how the %’s could be off due to members that hold a membership in more than one regional club. Motion 3: Motion by Bret Lindback, seconded by Ed Tillson I move to raise entries fees for national events from 200 to 225. 11 Yes (Hanson, Dow, McCartney, Droel, Heiter, Wice, Tillson, Masolotte, Lindback, Tomasi, Hammett) 4 No (Gulembo, Stevens, Anderson, Riggle) Motion passed 11 YES/4 NO 4th VP Mike Poehler also spoke about needing more help with the Walking Gundog nationals, the drive was very long, and cost quite a bit. President Rankin made the suggestion of appointing someone closer to the area where the event is being run to help with the coordination of the event. Sandy Malloy spoke next about the magazine and that she is trying to get all the information updated and back on track. She is worried that deadlines are being ignored and this causes a lot of problems. She spoke about the problem with reformatting and typing up all the field, specialty show results to get into the magazine. Another thing is that the results can be missing information. (this was heard about from other various committees including Mary Karbiner and other field trail secretary) Sandy also spoke about changing to a new printer to help save on the cost of the printing. The BOD wanted more specific information and requested that a proposal be put together for the zoom meeting on December 15, 2023. Third 3rd VP Joy Crisler came on by zoom so say that the National Specialty show went well and to let the board know the new mats and gates worked well. Also, to let them know that the storage unit had been cleaned out and redone and making them one again, and the process for that to happen. The process for that to happen. The other talk was a reminder that all show entries must be made through the superintendent only. Also, that all materials pertaining to the show entries and catalog must be handled with AKC rules in mind. Also, the NSS would like to have their own bank account to handle all the monies and receipts while having good tracking of the account. It would be handled by a volunteer CPA willing to be the NSS treasurer. The BOD was also informed of some changes that are being made with the National Specialty Show BOS trophy. Terry Hillard was next with the Delegates report. She spoke about needing better access to the membership when questions for voting arise. That there is a lot of information that needs to go to not only the DOB but the whole membership as the information being presented can affect lots of people in different venues. Right now, the ABC website does not have the needed capabilities for this role. There are talks in progress to help find a solution for the ABC delegate to reach out to the membership. Deb Rubert came in to talk about the problems she is having with people renewing their memberships. PayPal has changed their policies and does not include the information needed to keep her lists up to date. Next up was Nancy Clendenen with the Dual Dog Award information. There are some changes that she wants to make to update the point system. This would allow the show points to be more consistent with the field points. Allowing for the select dog/bitch to get points toward the dual dog award. This will be discussed again in December. Next, President Rankin spoke about the retiring of the current webmaster. Mark Claypool then presented a proposal for updating and implementing a new website. There was a lot of discussion and more questions needed to be answered. The BOD will be in contact with Mark for the next few weeks figuring out the information needed for an update. This will be discussed again in December. Next was executive Secretary J. Brooke Burlingame, the information for Parent Club Approvals was discussed, as well as the updating of all the ABC trophies for the insurance company. The next thing discussed was the way that the voting for the Directors of the ABC is handled. After the discussion of the website is completed if voting can be handled through the website that will be an option. Otherwise, the Ex. Sec. will contact other voting agencies to find the best protocol. Paper votes will be available to those that request them, but after all the mailing issues a different way should be found. This is another thing that will be discussed at the zoom meeting in December. Next up was Mr. Chuck Lawerence, the new head of the finance committee. He 2023 American Brittany Club Board of Directors Meeting Booneville, Arkansas | 11-19-2023 | Submitted by J. Brooke Burlingame ABC Executive Secretary The American Brittany ▬ 6 ▬ February 2024

received lots of praise for all the work he has done since taking over the finance committee. The current treasurer is retiring, and no one has stepped up to take the position. Mr. Lawerence has been checking into bookkeeping companies to take over the position of treasurer. He also let the BOD know the current situation on the ABC’s audit. Mary Karbiner came forward and kept the BOD abreast of stats and problems she is facing with incomplete information. Bad handwriting is also a constant problem for her while trying to read results. Jessica Carlson came forward to speak about making the newest book of Brittany. She has let the BOD know that she does not have time to do it all herself. The BOD has made suggestions to help find her some help to lighten the load on 1 person. This will be brought up for further discussion. Leslee Masolotte presented the futurity report with the following motions. (If more information is wanted about the futurity numbers please see the Agenda book in the NEWS section of the website) Motion #4, Leslee Masolotte I make a motion to remove the sentence. “Placement without bird work on the course is permissible”. Motion #4 was withdrawn. Motion #5 made by Bret Lindback, seconded by Robin Tomasi I move to remove the paragraph (policy book page 117) to be replaced by “Futurity will run under AKC special derby rules”. 14 YES Hanson, Dow, McCartney, Gulembo, Stevens, Anderson, Droel, Heiter, Wice, Tillson, Masolotte, Lindback, Tomasi, Riggle. 1 NO-Hammet (14 YES 1 NO) Motion passed. Motion #6 Leslee Masolotte, seconded by Jim Hammett, I move to change the futurity costs in 2024 for the litter nominations to go from $40.00 to $50.00 and the final forfeit fees from $30.00 to $40.00. 15-YES, motion passed. Motion #7 Leslee Masolotte, seconded by Robin Tomasi, I move to change the event fees for the futurity events. For the field events from $60.00 to $70.00 and the show from $40.00 to $50.00. 15-YES, Motion passed. The board went to lunch at 12:20 Meeting resumed at 12:50 President Rankin also let everyone know the outcome of the director’s election. East Coast-Philip Thayer Jr. East Central-Ron Gulembo Central-Joe Droel Midwest-Shawn Macleod West Coast-Robin Tomasi Linda McCartney gave the East Coast Directors report with the following motion. Motion #8 Linda McCartney, seconded by Helen Riggle, I move that going forward that ABC National and classic evets premiums not only include the qualifications for the stake but include an entry form that includes a line to list the qualification of the dog for the stake entered. YES-Hanson, McCartney, Gulembo, Anderson, Heiter, Riggle. NO- Dow, Stevens, Droel, Wice, Tillson, Masolotte, Lindback, Hammet, Tomasi. YES-6 NO-9 Motion Failed She also spoke about making Brittany a ramp optional breed, the board decided to move that over to the breed standard committee. Helen Riggle came on to do the West Coast directors report with a few motions. Including housekeeping of the policy book for updating DNA. There was also the discussion on the splitting of the breed and moving into FCI. Motion #9 Helen Riggle, seconded by Linda McCartney, I move to seek membership approval to get the American Brittany sanctioned into the FCI as a standalone breed. Motion #10 Joe Droel, seconded by Burton Wice, I make a motion to postpone this (motion #9) indefinitely. YESDOW, Gulembo, Stevens, Anderson, Droel, Heiter, Wice, Tillson, Masolotte, Lindback, Tomasi, Hammett NO-Riggle, McCartney NO VOTE-Hanson (due to tech problems) Motion #11 Helen Riggle, seconded by Karen Hanson, I make a motion that going forward ABC use AKC DNA for dogs after January 1, 2024 Motion withdrawn. Motion #12 Helen Riggle seconded by Robin Tomasi, I make the motion that the policy book update the DNA policy on page 33 to include: All ABC events requiring DNA profiles that only AKC DNA will be accepted for dogs born on or after 101-01-2024. Yes 14 Abstain-1 (Hammett) Motion passed. Robin Tomasi and Jim Hammett spoke on the problem of low numbers in the All Age field trials out west and the cancellation of field trails for low numbers. Jim spoke about how difficult it is for them to qualify for National events without a lot of travel and time. Motion #13 Robin Tomasi, seconded by Jim Hammett, I move that the qualifying criteria for both the national amateur and open all-age stakes be modified by also allowing 1 dog to qualify for 6-13 started in any all-age stake (amateur and open) held at a Brittany trail, provided that the dog places 1st. YES 4 Tomasi, Hammett, Riggle, Gulembo NO-11 Hanson, Dow, McCartney, Stevens, Anderson, Lindback, Wice, Droel, Tillson, Masolotte, Heiter, Motion failed. Ed Tillson also spoke about voting and a way to make it more transparent. Also how to follow the policy more correctly so voting is also more secure. It was also stated that clubs must be a club within AKC to run field trails, they cannot be run under the ABC banner. The associations need to work to become clubs within the AKC to run their own events. They can only run under the ABC banner if this is an approved event. This was stated by President Rankin and backed by the board. President Rankin stated “If there is a problem they can call me”. The Board then went into executive session. On returning to the general meeting, it was announced that Joe Droel would be taking over as president come the new year. It was also announced that Jacqui Campbell will stay on as 2nd VP, and at this time a treasurer has not been announced. No people or dogs were voted into the hall of fame this year. Respectfully submitted, J. Brooke Burlingame ABC Executive Secretary 2023 American Brittany Club Board of Directors Meeting The American Brittany ▬ 7 ▬ February 2024

For the 2023 National All-Age Championship in Booneville, Arkansas, 46 dogs were entered. Our prestigious judges this year were Terry Chandler from Las Cruces, New Mexico and Justin Crook out of Jasper, Missouri. These two judges have been in pointing breeds for many years. Between the two of them, their expertise brought over 70 years of extensive knowledge in trialing and judging a variety of pointing breeds. Many thanks to Terry and Justin for their time in the saddle and contributions to the event’s success. Thank you to our sponsors Purina and Garmin. Purina fuels many of the competitors and provides financial support for the event and complimentary bags of dog food for each entry. The winners received Pro-Plan dog food, an electronic training collar and a trooper saddle that was hand tooled and crafted by Kevin Parish, The Saddle Guy. Also presented to the scout of the winning dog in honor of Francis Clasen, was a hand-made bridle by Dan Wisely Bit, donated by Scott Johnson. Trophies and plaques were awarded to the placing dogs. Thank you to the Field Trial Chairperson, Richard Beaver, along with Darlene Dow for serving as the Field Trial Secretary and Joanne Perry as the reporter. Members of the Field Trial Committee were Bob Burchett, Scott Johnson, Mike Poehler, Steve Change, Ed Tillson and Joanne Perry. Thank you to Linda Thomas (Hospitality Host extraordinaire) for making sure the donuts, snacks and coffee were on the dog wagon. Thank you, Darlene Dow, Mary Karbiner and Amanda Beaver, for taking care of the Calcutta. Thank you to all who volunteered to marshal; to Ed Kostka for driving the dog wagon endlessly; and the countless others who volunteered their time, effort, knowledge and support. Thursday night was Thanksgiving dinner catered by Paula McGhee and her fantastic team; many thanks for keeping everyone well-nourished throughout the event. Following the dinner was a fun and successful Calcutta. Friday brought lastyear’s winner’s dinner was for B&T’s Sonndance Kid Rock owned by Trasa Fowler. We all enjoyed a wonderful meal with everyone’s favorite appetizer of rocky mountain oysters, then rocky road ice cream for dessert, along with Lisa Pollock’s carrot cake. The theme was Kid Rock with a few rounds of cornhole. Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie of the evening, and Trasa presented Scott with a heart-felt photographic collage of Rocky. Purina’s dinner was hosted by Doc Rankin with a delicious taco station. The following were presented with an outstanding oil painting by artist Ross Young for the 2022 winning dogs: Purina Amateur All-Age award Tequila Rustler- Richard Beaver Purina Open All-Age award: Sniksoh Hank’s Hatch - Adam and Julie Freeman 2023 WINNERS ARE: Amateur All-Age Piney Run Hilltop Blew - Kent Patterson Open All-Age Bamajama Willy’s Sassie Sadie - Barbara and Wayne Pepin AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The American Brittany ▬ 9 ▬ February 2024

To our sponsors, the competitors, the gallery and to everyone who volunteered, we greatly appreciate all that you did to make the event successful and fun. Thank you to all! FRIDAY - DAY ONE - 37 DEGREES, CLEAR AND FROSTY The Champion from brace 18 - Tequilla Chica Bonita a) Tequilla Chica Bonita (Chica) – Richard Beaver b) Prairie Wind Pistol Pete (PD) – Jack Alexander Chica scored first with a nice big covey before Mario’s Hill at 17. PD was on point as Chica came in for the back. It was an unproductive for PD as Chica went out to the front. Coming down the hill on course 3, Chica went right and PD went left. Richard pointed Chica out to the front. As Richard came down and made the turn, Chica met him and turned again to the front, taking the tree line to the left and holding it tight! PD’s run was becoming lateral while Chica took to the right and continued forward through thick, high cover. She came out to check on Richard before flying back out to the front. At 55 Jack chose to pick up PD, while point was called at 57 for Chica – another nice find in the cover. She was gone when time was called, then showed once again to the front! Runner Up from brace 3 - Piney Run Hilltop Blew a) Piney Run Hilltop Blew (Blew) – Kent Patterson b) Windancer’s Smok’N Joe (Joe Joe) Scott Johnson A minute in, point was called for Blew; while this was an unproductive, he would score a covey at 10 on the right with good style and form. After Mario’s field at 17, Blew had another covey find in the evergreens. Meanwhile, Joe Joe had been MIA and at 22, Scott pulled the tracker. Blew was standing tall at 23 for another very nice covey find. Coming down the hill, Blew was seen to the front after making a nice cast on the left after Gaswell Hill. Point was called at 38 at the motts on the left and all was in order. Handling the thick cover well, Blew finished the hour going forward. 3rd Place from brace 2: Mr. Staley a) Mr. Staley (Doc) – Dan Campbell b) Sam Hill’s Bell O’ the Ball (Bella) – Sam Thompson These two hit the road running and slammed point within the first minutes. Doc took to the right and was rewarded with a find after finishing a nice cast. Bella went left at the pond and was rewarded with a large covey. Doc had another stylish find after the hairpin on the right and went straight to the front; both dogs were forward. Bella had an unproductive at 17. At 26 in the Fish Hook, Bella had a dead bird find; as she was released, she hit point. Bella handled the flush well and we moved on. Doc scored nice finds in the Fish Hook at 29 and 34 with good manners and style. In Parish field they had a divided find at 41 and then at 44 in the back corner. Bella marked the bird at 44, Doc watched with intensity. Both dogs ran neck and neck, scoring another divided find at 56 as we headed out the horseshoe field. Time was called as we headed towards the bridge. 4th Place from brace 8: Bamajama Willy’s Sassie Sadie a) Sam Hill’s One Wild Ryde (Ryder) – Sam Thompson b) Bamajama Willy’s Sassie Sadie (Sadie) – Bob Burchett Both dogs headed past the pond and made a right. Sadie scored first by the big broken tree after the hairpin turn, then had another nice find at 23 as we entered the Fish Hook. Ryder had a find at 21 at the island and at 24 in the motts. At 36, Sadie scored with a covey before both dogs headed into Parish Field. Sadie had an unproductive, Ryder had a find. At 44, Ryder bumped birds and Sadie was by herself. At 54, Sadie was seen forward going around the horseshoe towards the bridge to the front to complete the hour nicely. FRIDAY, DAY ONE - GOOD WEATHER FOR RUNNING DOGS AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB 2023 OAA The American Brittany ▬ 10 ▬ February 2024

Brace 1 a) Sniksoh Diamond Jack (Jack) – Scott Johnson b) ANJ’s Hudsonville Hellion (Lucy) – Bob Burchett Lucy went to the front and was gone. As we passed through the cut at the big oak, Jack was standing at the evergreens on the right for a nice find. At 33, Bob pulled the tracker for Lucy. Jack’s range was a little erratic. He had another find at 53, producing a small covey. As Jack was released, he hit point for another find. Brace 4 a) Piney Run White Lightning (Buzz) – Scott Johnson b) Dogwood’s Fireball Whiski (Whiski) – Todd Parmenter Buzz and Whiski took to the front like rockets. At 32 minutes judges gave Todd the tracker for Whiski. Buzz came around at 33 and finished the hour with no birds. Brace 5 a) Code of Noble (Morris) – Steve Chang b) Ripper’s Tequila Band It (Rip) – Mark Autman At 4 minutes, point was called at the pond for Rip but no birds were produced. Morris was ranging rather close, but scored a big covey at 6, while Rip scored a find at 15. Morris bumped birds at 22 and was out of contention. On the right Rip had another unproductive and was also out of contention. Brace 6 a) HeHi Rambling Roscoe (Roscoe) – Bob Burchett b) WW’s Gin and Tonic (Ginee) – by Burton Wice Ginee decided to call it a day at the start with a bump and chase. At 13, Roscoe had a find in the Fish Hook. In Parish field at 16 Roscoe was seen pointing very stylish and Bob produced a nice covey. Then at 33, Roscoe chased the birds to finish the afternoon. SATURDAY - NICE WEATHER ABOUT 35 DEGREES Brace 7 a) Hurricane Banjo (Banjo) – Todd Parmenter b) Sniksoh Hank’s Hatch (Hatch) – by Bob Burchett Nine minutes into the brace, Banjo had a find with Hatch backing. Before Lick Creek at the evergreens, Banjo had another nice find with Hatch backing. After the Big Oak, both dogs took opposite sides. At 33 on the left side at the mott Banjo was standing. Todd went into flush the birds and they exploded here, there and everywhere! Nice find for Banjo and Todd! Hatch had been out of pocket for a bit as Banjo ran forward. Bob pulled the tracker for Hatch at 45. With 2 minutes left in the brace all eyes are looking for Banjo and he showed up. Brace 9 a) Wichita Hope (Mollie) – Scott Johnson b) TJ’s Black Diamond (Coal) – John Perry Hope was not pleasing her handler and Scott chose to pick up. Coal had a good forward race with an unproductive at 37 and a stop to flush at 47 finishing the hour forward. Brace 10 a) Mr. Green II (Cash) – Jim Winnen b) WW’s Miss Wendy Peffercorn (Wendy) – Burton Wice Cash took to the road and Wendy went right. Cash had an unproductive at 15 and 36 but was very stylish on point. Wendy had an unproductive before Lick Creek, then scored a find at 40. As we headed toward the double-red gates, Wendy bumped a bird at 59. Brace 11 a) Piney Run Samantha of Hybrittin (Sammy) – Kyle Merrill b) Supernova (Nova) handled by Scott Johnson It was not Nova’s day, Scott picked her up early. Sammy’s run was fairly close and Kyle decided to also pick up at 22. Brace 12 a) Wingra’s Indy-Go (Indy) – Ed Tillson b) Accidental Encounter (Oliver) – Harlan Gerardy Both dogs went forward. At 16 Indy scored a nice covey as we entered the Fish Hook. Indy and Oliver both went right around the edge with nice moves. Indy enjoyed a roll in something smelly then jumped in the creek for the rinse cycle. Ed called point for Indy at 26 in the brush on the left. Oliver came in attempting to back with some assistance and both dogs moved on. At 37 Indy had a stylish covey find in Parish field. Oliver had a big covey find on the other far side of old 109. Indy had another find on the right side of the treeline. Oliver had an unproductive after a relocation at 43, then point was called at the motts for Oliver as he stood with intensity for a nice find. Oliver finished over the bridge forward. Ed was looking for Indy when time was called and he too showed to the front. SUNDAY – 35 DEGREES, CLOUDY, MISTY AND COLD In Brace 15, Roustabouts’ All In scratched. M&M’s Grouse Gunning Gracie dropped to 24b. Brace 13 a) Phillip’s Sir Louie Louie We Got to Go (Louie) – Scott Johnson b) JWB Artic Cat (Kimber) – Jack Alexander This was a short brace as both dogs chased at the mott before the ditch. AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB 2023 OAA The American Brittany ▬ 11 ▬ February 2024

Brace 14 a) ANJ’s Ohio Hellion (Hank) – Bob Burchett b) Nobel Southpaw (Manny) – Steve Chang Hank was gone from the breakaway; as time passed Bob pulled the tracker. Manny’s range was erratic and per the judges he wasn’t making any money today. Brace 15 a) She’s Outta Control (Jessie) – Scott Johnson b) Knine Finale’s Way to Go (Allie) – Ed Tillson Jessie had an unproductive at 9. Allie had a find at 12. Both dogs were missing intermittently. Jessie dug into the cover a bit and looked a little tired, but successfully completed the hour. Allie was missing when time was called and the tracker was given to Ed. Brace 16 a) Sovereign’s Indecent Exposure (Flash) – Bob Burchett b) Jagoub’s Spell Caster (Tabu) – Tom Jagelski Tabu went birdless today. Flash made some very nice moves with a good find and was a bit tuckered out at the end. Brace 17 a) My Lil Classic Mercedes (Cedes) – Richard Beaver b) Big Mac (Mac) – Steve Chang After breaking away at the bridge Cedes made a classy cast around the field to be rewarded with a find. Cedes had an unproductive at 11, but at 38 scored a find as we left the Fish Hook. Big Mac was gone for a bit, then had a find at 42 with Cedes honoring. Cedes made a nice move around Parish field while Big Mac took to the front to cross over old 109. Going around the horse shoe, Mac looked a little tired as he finished the hour. Cedes was forward on the treeline going away for the finish. MONDAY – 34 DEGREES FOR A BREAKAWAY Brace 19 a) CVK’s Spartan King (Leo) – Jack Alexander b) HVK Turns Back Time (Mick) – Ed Tillson Mick was close running today and not getting much done; Ed chose to pick up at 30. At 18 and 35 Leo had unproductives that ended his running. Brace 20 a) Piney Run Zack (Zack) – Kent Patterson b) SS Rig’s Colorado Gun Runner (Riggs) – Tom Milam At 2 towards the left of the big mott Riggs had a big covey find. Zack took to the front. Point was called for Riggs at 18 before we would turn to the bridge. After a relocation we moved on; no bird was produced. As we crossed the bridge Riggs went right and Zack made a hard left. Zack showed up before making the hairpin turn. Point was called for Zack, however; no bird was produced. Zack had bird work in the Fish Hook at 56 then finished his run. Riggs was missing then showed up at the start of the Fish Hook where he completed the hour. Brace 21 a) AMJ’s N Willy’s Missouri Hellion (Elly)– Mike Poehler b) WWW’s Miss Corona (Rona) – Burton Wice Both dogs took the front nicely. Point was called for Elly at 10. As the birds lifted Elly went with gusto! At 19 Corona had a find and then released to the front where she stayed. She had a feather find by the skeet house. She took to the front again and as she was MIA when time was called, a tracker was given to Burton. Brace 22 a) Diamond Hill Dangerous Big Bang (Leonard) – Scott Johnson b) Urban American Legend (Urbie) – Steve Chang Urbie had an unproductive at 10 with Leonard honoring, then his second unproductive before Lick Creek and Leonard once again honored. As Leonard crossed the road at the Big Oak he went forward on the left. As he popped out to the front, he hit point hard on an evergreen for a huge covey find. Leonard started to look a bit tired and Scott chose to pick up at 42. Brace 23 a) Sniksoh Double Down (Spot) – Scott Johnson b) M&M’s Grouse Gunning Grace (Gracie) – Kyle Merrill At 2 point was called for Gracie in the corner after the double red gates; no birds seemed to be there that day. Spot had a nice find through the cut on the left tree line, while Gracie made a nice cast to the right before the bridge. At 18 there was a divided find; then at 20 Spot had his own piece of bird work. Gracie had another unproductive at 23 which finished her run. With Spot running a bit close, Scott chose to pick up and call it a day. AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB 2023 OAA The American Brittany ▬ 12 ▬ February 2024

L to R: ABC President, Dr. Robert Rankin, scout Scott Johnson, Richard & Amanda Beaver w/Chica, Judge Terry Chandler, Kent Patterson w/Blew, Judge Justin Crook, scout Stan Williamson w/Doc, Dan Campbell, Bob & Hyatt Burchett, scouit Mike Poehler with Sadie, Tom Jagielski, Barb & Wayne Pepin. 1st - NGDC/DC/GFC/RFC/RAFC Tequila Chica Bonita NAFC/GFC/FC/AFC Spanish Corral’s Sundance Kid x Sniksoh Tequila Caliente o/Amanda & Richard Beaver h/Richard Beaver 2nd 2xNFC/RFC/GFC/FC/AFC Piney Run Hilltop Blew Piney Run Chalk x Piney Run Chiklet o/h Kent Patterson 3rd RFC/FC Mr. Staley NFC/FC Bean’s Blaze x Janee’s Rush’N Past The Limit o/h Dan Campbell 4th DC/RFC3/GFC Bamajama Willy’s Sassie Sadie NGDC/DC/GFC/AFC Hope’s Chief of Crosscreek x GCH/DC Wild Mtn’s Midnight Rendezvous JH o/Wayne & Barb Pepin h/Bob Burchett 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OAA RESULTS AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB 2023 OAA The American Brittany ▬ 13 ▬ February 2024

The 2023 running of the American Brittany Club National Amateur All Age Championship had an entry of 27 dogs with 27 coming to the line on Tuesday, November 21 at the Blue Mountain Wildlife Demonstration Area near Booneville, Arkansas. The one day delay was caused by a heavy morning thunderstorm on Monday November 20. The grounds were a little shaggy, but the number of coveys found on every single course was amazing and we thank the Arkansas groundskeepers and especially the bird keeper/planter for doing such a great job. This was Richard Beaver’s first year as 1st Vice-President, and he managed the multiple tasks of the Field Trial Chairman faultlessly. Richard’s wife Amanda had taken two weeks from her business to lend a hand when needed and to help keep Richard grounded (his words) from the onslaught of responsibilities that come with the job of running a National event. Darlene Dow served as National Field Trial Secretary for the All Age stakes and covered all her duties in an organized and efficient manner. Members of the Field Trial Committee consisting of Ed Kostka, Bob Burchett, Burton Wice, Mike Poehler, John Perry, Lisa Pollock, and Ed Tillson assisted Richard with the scheduling and coordination of all the amateur all age national activities. Scott Johnson again served as the Field Trail Marshall and Bret Lindback repeated as the Course Marshall. Bret with his group of volunteers kept the gallery moving in an orderly fashion. Praise to Ed Kostka and Darlene Dow for coordinating the multiple tasks associated with the management of the dog wagon. A big HOORAH for Paula and her personable crew who worked diligently to provide us with excellent food and beverages. This event depends on the support of our sponsors. For many years Purina has contributed financial support as well as Pro Plan dog food to help provide our incredible canine athletes with a platform to showcase their amazing abilities at this annual National event. Purina Pro Plan is a performance food second to none and one trusted to keep our hard working dogs exceling in all competition arenas. Purina Performance jackets were presented to the Judges and were well received. Garmin provided their quality locating device to the winning dogs. Most of the event competitors use a Garmin locating device trusting they will be able to locate should a dog go astray. Last but certainly not least, thanks to Kevin Parrish, The Saddle Guy for providing gorgeous, functional saddles for the winners of all our National Events. Events held at the National Amateur Championship began with the National Amateur Championship Calcutta on Sunday November 19. Tuesday night, November 21 Kent Patterson hosted a party celebrating the 2022 National Amateur Champion, NAFC2/GFC/RFC2/FC/AFC Piney Run Hilltop Blew. The clubhouse tables were decorated with centerpieces which featured cottonwood bases adorned with colorful sandhill foliage. Five flags adorned five of these centerpieces representing the states of South Dakota, South Carolina, Nebraska, South Carolina and Arkansas all places Blew had won Championships. For the celebration Paula and her crew offered Chicken Alfredo and smothered pork chops with all the perfect 2023 AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Nov 20 - 23, 2023 Blue Mountain - J. Perry Mikles WDA, Booneville, AR Judges: William Smith & Chris Weatherly As seen by Jan Kilpatrick The American Brittany ▬ 14 ▬ February 2024

side dishes and a delicious Jello poke cake for dessert. After we had chowed down Kent walked around asking field trial related trivia questions at each table. Example: What was the name and burial place for the most famous Tennessee Walking Horse? Answer: Midnight Sun buried at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN. It was a well-planned and well-received activity and required our food laden brains to reoxygenate so we would all have a chance to take home one of the incredible centerpieces. Thursday was Thanksgiving Day and after running the final five braces and making placement announcements, a mouth-watering Thanksgiving Dinner feast was served up by Paula and crew. This year’s judges were William Smith and Chris Weatherly who have both judged in Booneville for the American Brittany Club Nationals many times before. I have had the privilege of reporting with them both before and they are both very responsive to my requests for information I might have missed. Will is also a master of the pun. My favorites this year were: What language do fish speak? Finnish and Where do ghosts like to swim? Lake Erie. As judges both were attentive and looking for dogs with intelligent and diligent course application exhibited with athleticism and stamina, responsiveness to their handler and impeccable style and manners on birds. The Recognized:Champion: Top Dog Brace 1 NAFC DC/GFC2/RFC3 Bamajama Willy’s Sassy “Sadie”, Handler: Wayne Pepin. Owners: Wayne & Barbara Pepin. Sadie, 7 year-old white and orange female out of NGDC/DC/GFC/AFC Hope’s Chief of Crosscreek & GCH DC GFC Wild Mtn’s Midnight Rendezvous JH. 2023 has been an exciting year for Sadie. Not only was she crowned 2023 National Amateur All Age Champion she was also named the 2023 Purina All Age Dog of the Year. She also became a Dual Champion in her spare time. Her performance in the 2023 NAFC was exceptional. As soon as she was released Sadie exhibited a frontal application of the course which was rewarded with her first find at 19. As we rode to the sound of point we observed Sadie standing stylishly into a tree line on the left side of the road. The handler put a covey to flight with Sadie staying staunch and mannerly through the flush and fire. Sadie’s next 2 finds came at 27 and 35 and were shared with Kimber her running mate. Birds were put to flight in both instances with Sadie exhibiting intense style and manners. When released Sadie showed speed and range always hunting to the front. Point was called at 47 deep in the trees surrounding the Cotton Fields. We rode up and observed Sadie frontal to the tree line, tail and head high never letting down through the flush and fire. Sadie was released and finished her hour to the front maintaining the same speed and pattern she started with. RU Champion: Bottom Dog Brace 6 NAFC2/GFC/RFC2/FC/AFC Piney Run Hilltop “Blew”, Handler/Owner: Kent Patterson. Blew, 6 year-old white and orange male out of Piney Run Chalk & Piney Run Chicklet Blew also had a tremendous 2023 season and for his efforts was named the 2023 Purina Amateur All Age Dog of the Year. Two time NAFC Blew broke away over Course 3 his mission find some birds and boy did he hit the jackpot. Blew had covey finds at 12, 24, and a nonproductive at 49. Blew finished his RU Championship performance with a solid hunting ground effort and another stylish covey find at 55. 3rd: Top Dog Brace 3: RFC/FC Mr. Staley, “Doc”, Handler/Owner Dan Campbell. Doc, 3 year old white and orange male out of NFC/FC Bean’s Blaze and Janee’s Rush ‘N Past The Limit Doc was off like a flash on Course 3. After we rounded a bend in the road Doc was observed standing tall into a small roadside thicket at 15. A large covey was put to flight with Doc remaining stylish and mannerly. Doc went on to log a single at 28 and another The American Brittany ▬ 15 ▬ February 2024

covey at 34 both had birds hunkered down in roadside hidey-holes. With 23 minutes remaining Doc made a big forward cast across the road into the heavily wooded tree line only to reappear playing catch up through the gallery five minutes later. After that Dan kept him forwardly focused and at 57 Doc pointed staunchly into a large grassy meadow just off the intersecting crossroad. Dan stomped through the area thoroughly, but no birds were produced just as time ran out. Doc’s dynamic bird finding and pointing style were paramount to earning him the third place award. 4th: Top Dog Brace 2: RFC2/FC Piney Run “Zack”, Handler/Owner: Kent Patterson. Zack, 3 year old white and orange male out of GFC/FC/GAFC/AFC Piney Run Jake and Piney Run Candy This was Zack’s first visit to Booneville, and he ran over this unknown terrain with a smooth athletic stride at a medium race and range hitting the cover with drive and determination. Zack handled kindly for Kent and exhibited beautiful style and manners on his birds. Zack’s efforts resulted in a stop to flush at 42 and covey finds at 46 and 50. He also logged a nonproductive at 59. Overall, this young dog showed all the right stuff for a well deserved 4th place finish. THE RUNNING: FIRST DAY, Tuesday Morning, Dec 7, 2022, Temp range 50 to 52, 60% humidity, Gusty NW winds 10-20 mph27 Starters, Brace 1: DC/GFC2/RFC3 Bamajama Willy’s Sassy “Sadie”, Wayne Pepin and GFC/FC/AFC Jwb Artic Cat “Kimber” Jack Alexander Kimber and Sadie got this year’s National Amateur All Age Championship underway at 8 both making strong fast breakaways. (Sadie’s run is in the Recognized section above). Kimber hunted hard right to left showing only occasionally through Lick Creek when she was found sharing a find with her bracemate at 27. The birds were flushed with all OK and both dogs were released, and another divided find was called at 35. Birds were worked with all in order for both dogs. Kimber finished her final 25 minutes coming in from the rear after a long absence. Brace 2 RFC2/FC Piney Run “Zack”, Kent Patterson and GFC/FC/ AFC Rusty Ridge Where U “Been”, Claude Kilpatrick Zack and Been took off at 9:10 with Zack peeling off to the right (read about Zack’s run in the Recognized section above) and Been charging forward hunting hard for birds in far away objectives. Been showed to the front and was tuned in to Claude for 50 minutes when the string broke and quick as a wink Been was a dog gone. Brace 3 RFC/FC She’s Outa Control “Jessie”, Harlan Gerardy and GFC/FC Mr. Staley, “Doc”, Dan Campbell Doc’s run can be found in the Recognized section above. Jessie’s big, impressive breakaway was cut short when she bumped a bird at 11 thus ending her time. Tuesday Afternoon Temp 52, 80% humidity with gusty NW winds 10-20 mph Brace 4 NAGDC/GFC4/FC/AFC Sniksoh Hank’s “Hatch”, Adam Freeman and NAFC/GFC/DC/GAFC2/AFC Anj’s Ohio Hellion, “Hank”, Mike Poehler Hatch and Hank were off to the races at their breakaway. Hatch had a big covey find at 28 which he handled appropriately. Hank broke away to places unknown and was not returned to judgment. Hatch finished his hour at a moderate range making some nice moves with no further bird contact. Brace 5 AFC WW’s Gin and Tonic “Ginny”, Burton Wice and FC Sam Hill’s One Wild Ryde, Sam Thompson It was a short brace for Ryde who had bird trouble at 20 and for Ginny who was not pleasing Burton who picked her up at 27. Brace 6 2XNAFC/RFC/FC/AFC Piney Run Hilltop “Blew”, Kent Patterson and NFC/GAFC/RAFC/FC/AFC SS “Rig’s” Colorado Gun Runner, Tom Milam After a break, these two Super Stars took off looking hard for birds and I must say they did not have a hard time finding them. I have never seen so many coveys found on Course 3. Blew’s run can be found in the Recognized section above. Rigs started with a nonproductive at 15, but then hit the bird jackpot with three successful covey finds at 35, 39 and 45 which were all handled in a mannerly fashion. Rigs continued but this time he charted a course 2023 NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP The American Brittany ▬ 16 ▬ February 2024

of his own liking and was lost at time and not returned to judgment. DAY 2, Wednesday Morning, November 22. T 63 degrees 60% humidity Gusty NW winds 10-24 mph Brace 7 RAFC Jagoub’s Spell Caster “Tabu”, Tom Jagielski and M & M’s Grouse Gunning “Gracie”, Jack Alexander It was chilly at 8 when these two girls broke away. At 12 Gracie was found standing tall on the left side of the road in the magic tree line that always seemed to have birds holed up in. Gracie looked good standing staunchly and staying mannerly through the flush and fire. At 32 we rode up and observed Tabu standing spectacularly on the right after the turn into the Cotton Fields. Unfortunately, what was discovered was a very fresh pile of feathers. So, Gracie was released, and both girls continued their quests. Somewhere Gracie made a wrong turn so Jack requested the tracker at 45. Tabu continued hunting hard but finished her run with no birds. Brace 8 FC/AFC WW’s Miss Wendy Peffercorn “Wendee”, Burton Wice and NFC/NAGD/FC/AFC B & T’s Sonndance Kid Rock, “Rocky”, Trasa Fowler Wendee and Rocky were released on to Course 2 at 9:18. At 15 Rocky looked like a million bucks on his first find standing tall and tight as handler put flight to several birds. When released Rocky ran a short distance then locked up again at 20. The handler was unable to locate any birds so a nonproductive was logged. At 35 a call of point was called from behind the gallery and as we rode back Rocky was observed standing in the road pointing into a small section of tall grass and weeds. The handler approached but did not dismount just began urging Rocky to leave it. It was an awkward situation but finally Rocky turned back onto the course and continued his quest. At 45 Rocky worked a small covey with all in order. At 51 Rocky was observed just off the road standing in a tree line pointing outwardly. Logically Trasa moved around in the grass to the front of the tree line for a while but located no birds. She walked back to Rocky and just as she laid hands on him a single bird flew out a mere 2 feet from them. Trasa fired and Rocky finished out his hour with no further bird drama. Wendee had been hunting hard but had no bird contact. Brace 9 Roan Survivor “Rey”, JoAnne Perry and Accidental Encounter “Oliver”, Harlan Gerardy Rey and Oliver broke away with gusto. Unfortunately, Rey suffered 2 nonproductives, one at 7 the other at 20 thus ending her time. During Rey’s second nonproductive Oliver came whizzing by failing to honor which led to his unceremonious pick up. It was a short brace but provided an early lunch and a little extra rest for all involved in the afternoon braces. Wednesday Afternoon, November 22, Temp 57, 80% Humidity with gusty NW Wind 10-24 mph Brace 10 NGDC/DC Tequila “Chica” Bonita, Richard Beaver and Sam Hill’s Bel O’ The Ball “Bella”, Sam Thompson A gusty wind sprung up as Chica and Bella were released onto Course 1. Bella went stealth from the breakaway and was not returned to judgment. Chica’s performance was uncharacteristically erratic from start to finish. At 50 she posted a nonproductive and finished her hour with no birds. Brace 11 DC/NAGDC/AFC Hurricane Banjo, Todd Parmenter and FC Diamond Hill Dangerous Big Bang “Leonard”, Lisa Pollack Both Banjo and Leonard had nice smooth runs over Course 2. All objectives were properly searched, and both dogs found birds and handled them with upright attractive manners. Banjo found birds at 40 and 54 standing smartly and mannerly through the flush and fire. Likewise, Leonard posted finds at 6 and 42 both handled with proper manners and style. Leonard’s last point at 52 was a nonproductive. Both finished their hour moving at their established easygoing pace and range. Brace 12 RFC/RAFC/FC/AFC Ru-Jem’s Grand “Touch” Bourbon, Stan Williamson and GFC/FC/AFC TJ’s Black Diamond, “Coal”, John Perry Touch went misplaced from breakaway and tracker was requested at 20. Coal was in and out of sight staying wide to the right when a call of point went up at 25. Coal was pointing staunchly into a tall stand of grass close to the road and a large covey was put to flight with all in order through the flush and fire. When released Coal rocketed away and after a short absence was found standing to the front at 40 looking like a million bucks on the backside of a large grassy meadow. The handler kicked around aggressively for some time before coming back to Coal and tapping him on the head which was meant to instigate his relocation. Coal stood rock solid and as John tapped his head again two birds took flight from a distance of no more than a foot. A surprised John fired, and Coal remained rock steady with a look of “I told you so.” After his release Coal sprinted away and disappeared. Coal was still missing at time but up to that point it had been an exciting all age race. THURSDAY MORNING, November 23, Temp 36-40, 80% Humidity with NE winds 3-5 mph 2023 NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP The American Brittany ▬ 17 ▬ February 2024

L to R: ABC President, Robert Rankin, Chair, Richard Beaver, Jim Michaletz & wife Sherry, Burton Wice, Barb & Wayne Pepin with scout Mike Poehler w/Sadie, Judge Chris Weatherly, Kent Patterson w/Blew, Judge William Smith & wife Tommi, scout Stan Williamson w/Doc, Dan Campbell, Reporter Jan Kilpatrick, Scott Johnson. Champion - DC/GFC2/RFC3 Bamajama Willy’s Sassy Sadie NGDC/DC/GFC/AFC Hope’s Chief of Crosscreek & GCH DC GFC Wild Mtn’s Midnight Rendezvous JH. Handler: Wayne Pepin Owners: Wayne & Barbara Pepin Runner Up Champion - NAFC2/GFC/RFC2/FC/ AFC Piney Run Hilltop Blew Piney Run Chalk & Piney Run Chicklet. Handler/Owner: Kent Patterson 3rd - RFC/FC Mr. Staley NFC/FC Bean’s Blaze & Janee’s Rush ‘N Past The Limit Handler/Owner: Dan Campbell 4th - RFC2/FC Piney Run Zack GFC/FC/GAFC/AFC Piney Run Jake & Piney Run Candy Handler/Owner: Kent Patterson Brace 13 RFC/FC WW’s Miss Carona “Rona”, Burton Wice and NFC/ GFC3/RFC/GAFC/FC/AFC CVK’s Spartan King, “Leo”, Jack Alexander These two contenders broke away on Course 1 exhibiting a whole lot of forward speed, but both quickly disappeared. Rona finally showed up at 25 at the turn into the Cotton Fields and disappeared rapidly into the tall cover on the right. At 30 the tracker was requested for Leo since there had been no sighting of him since breakaway. For the remainder of her hour Rona made quick appearances now and then but never had bird contact. Brace 14 GFC/RFC2/RAFC/FC/AFC My Lil Classic Mercedes “Cedes”, Richard Beaver and Bye Running alone Cedes made big ground covering moves to all the right places over Course 2. She never let up throughout her hour but disappointingly she never made bird contact. The running of the 2023 American Brittany Club National Amateur All Age Championship was completed, and all looked forward to the Announcements in the Clubhouse! 2023 American Brittany National Amateur Championship Blue Mountain-J. Perry Mikles WDA, Booneville, AR | 27 Starters | Judges: William Smith & Chris Weatherly 2023 NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP The American Brittany ▬ 18 ▬ February 2024

The 2023 ABC Derby Invitational was held December 2, 2023 due to a weather delay. Our esteemed judges were Matt Harris from Kansas and Kent Patterson out of Tennessee. Your vast knowledge of the Brittany breed and years of experience was greatly appreciated. Thank you both for looking at the young, up and coming dogs! Champion brace 1 – I’m Gonna Bee Runner-up brace 5 – FarOut Fields Cashed In On Birds 3rd place brace 3 – Sovereign’s Legendary Rascal 4th place brace 5 – Tequila Shameless 12 starters Brace 1 a) DC’s This Better Be The One (Casper) – Bob Burchett b) I’m Gonna Bee (Bee) – Dan Campbell Both dogs started out very forward. Casper scored at 16, with good style; though he shortened up in the high cover about halfway through the brace, he still showed some nice moves. Bee showed to the front well, scoring a nice find at the tree line at 38. Casper was rewarded at 47 with a nice piece of bird work, then an unproductive at 52 before finishing in close range while Bee finished very strong and forward. Brace 2 a) Find A Bird Dixie (Dixie) – Chris Selix b) Civil War (Stewart) – Mark Aumen At 15 minutes, Dixie scored a find after the hairpin turn by the bridge; she would later have another find by the broken tree. Stewart stopped and was seeming very birdie, but with no birds the decision was made to move on; he seemed to be preoccupied with other things, going birdless while Dixie accomplished bird work at 47 and went on to finish the hour. Brace 3 a) Sovereign’s Legendary Rascal (Alvin) – Bob Burchett b) Turning Points Ring of Fire (Johnny) – Julie Nelson Alvin handled the cover well with nice style on point and a find at 37. Johnny proved to be very independent being on his own quite a bit during the brace, thinking he had this with or without his handler. Johnny had a piece of bird work at 57, as Alvin honored nicely and both dogs finished the hour. Brace 4 a) Artemis Sunshine Von Huberhaus (Artie) – Travis Patterson b) St. Clair’s Prince of Darkness (Ozzy) – Scott Johnson Artie was gone from the breakaway and the tracker was pulled. Ozzy’s range was short and Scott chose to pick up early. Brace 5 a) Tequila Shameless (Reo) – Ed Tillson b) Far Out Fields Cashed In On Birds (Cash) – Kyle Merrill Point was called for both dogs for a divided find at 35. At the island on course 2, both dogs were seen standing for another divided find. Cash had a nice find as they headed into the Fish Hook. Time was called as we completed the Fish Hook with both dogs. L to R: Chair, Richard Beaver, Judge Kent Patterson, Judge Matt Harris, Dan Campbell w/Bee, Scout Stan Williamson, Kyle Merrill w/Cash, Bob & Hyatt Burchett w/ Alvin, Scout Mike Poehter, Jessica Carslon w/Reo, Ed Tillson The 2023 ABC Derby Invitational The American Brittany ▬ 19 ▬ February 2024

Brace 6 a) Circle C’s Straight Shooter (Annie) – Bob Burchett b) High Hope’s She’s All Assets (Fay) – Al Cropek Fay had an unproductive at 26, then a nice find after Mario’s Hill and another find with good manners at 52 by the Skeet house; she did tend to play hard to catch after her finds. Annie had a find at 48. With the cover being thick and high, both dogs showed fatigue as they finished the stake. 2023 DERBY INVITATIONAL RESULTS 1st - I’m Gonna Bee Janee’s Limited Out x Artic Tundra’s Heart Breaker o/h Dan Campbell 2nd - Far Out Fields Cashed In On Birds 2xGFC/FC I’m Your Man x FC M & M’s Grouse Gunnin Gracie o/Lee Mustion, h/Kyle Merill 3rd - Sovereign’s Legendary Rascal GCHG DC Sovereign’s Chasing Legends x Libby Ann o/Janet Lioy & Andrew Gruebel, Dawn & Joe Droel h/Bob Burchett 4th - Tequila Shamless CH TJ’s Kickin’ Up Dust x Firestarters Guilty Pleasure o/Pam Baird, h/Ed Tillson ENJOY YOUR DOG More Action Per Acre From the excitement of local field trial competition to the satisfaction of competing in and winning national upland game hunting events, NSTRA members really enjoy their dogs. So can you. No matter what pointing breed you own, if your dog can locate and point birds, you can be successful in NSTRA's fairly conducted field trials which reward both quality and quantity in the upland gamebird field trial competition. With NSTRA you can: • Earn championship points and obtain championship status • Compete in regional field trials, NSTRA National Championship Trials, Dog of the Year and the Top Performance award competitions NSTRA-the growing field trial association Application for membership: (Please print) Name Phone _____________________ _ Address _____________________ _ City/State/Zip ___________________ _ email _______________________ _ I hereby apply for membership in the National Shoot-to-Retrieve Reid Trial Association, Inc. and agree to obey all rules and by-laws ���� __ .-J Please send me:_ Individual Membership at $75.00 *U.S. Funds Only Send your application with remittance to: NSTRA, 203 N Mill St., Plainfield, IN 46168 Ph: (317) 839-4059 • Web Site: www.nstra.org email: [email protected] Join or renew your membership on our website at www.nstra.org A generous portion of sale proceeds from our steak sauce benefit the “Give A Dog A Bone” nonprofit — A charity fund established in 2022 to help dog owners in need of financial assistance for their pet’s surgery or hospital stay bills, spay or neuter services, or cremation/burial needs. Purchase a bottle of our “Give A Dog A Bone” Steak Sauce or donate directly at GiveADogABoneFund.org The American Brittany ▬ 20 ▬ February 2024

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Sovereign Brittanys Breeders of 7 Dual Champions, 7 Field Champions, and 76 Champions Finished DC - 2006 DC/AFC Sovereign’s Who’s Ya Daddy “JR” Breeder/Owner: Joe & Dawn Droel Field Handlers: Jim John/Ed Tillson/Steve Ralph (NFC DC Tequila’s Joker ex CH Sovereign’s Classical Code JH) Finished DC - 2007 DC Sovereign Copley Kiss My Chips “Zelda” Breeder: Joe & Dawn Droel Owner: Robin Tomasi Handler: Scott Johnson (DC AFC Roja’s Gambling Chips ex CH Sovereign’s Classical Code JH) Finished DC – 2019 NBOB/BIS/BISS DC GCHG Sovereign’s Chasing Legends “Hobey” First Brittany in the HISTORY of the Brittany breed to be a Dual Champion, Best of Breed, American Brittany Club National Specialty Show (2015), & an all-breed Best In Show Winner. (CH Alar’s The Rocketeer CD SH ex DC Sovereign Copley Kiss My Chips) Breeder/Owner: Joe & Dawn Droel Field Handlers: Ed Tillson / Bob Burchett

Finished DC - 2020 DC CrossCreek Sovereign Pop-A-Top “Jackson” Breeder/Co-Owner: Joe & Dawn Droel Owner: Barbara Pepin Field Handler: Bob Burchett (DC Hope’s Tap-A-Keg ex CH Sovereign’s Legendary Chocolate JH) Finished DC – 2021 DC Sovereign’s Legendary Cowboy “Duke” Breeder/Co-Owner: Joe & Dawn Droel Owner: Matt Weldele Field Handler: Bob Burchett (CH Sovereign’s Fast and Furious JH ex CH Sovereign’s Legendary Chocolate JH) Finished DC - 2022 GFC GCH DC Sovereign’s Judge N Jury“JJ” Breeder/Co-Owner: Joe & Dawn Droel Owner: Chuck & Marcia Lawrence Field Handler: Bob Burchett (CH Sovereign’s Cut to the Chase JH ex CH Sovereign’s Legendary Chocolate JH) ** WINNER of the 2022 Magnum’s Masked Man Award ABC’s Top Gun Dog** Finished DC – 2022 DC Sovereign’s Hanky Panky “Ollie” Breeder/Co-Owner: Joe & Dawn Droel Owner: Janet Lioy Field Handler: Bob Burchett (GFC AFC Sniksoh Spanks Hank ex Sovereign’s Dark Chocolate JH) We would like to thank our amazing Owners for giving our dogs a chance to SHINE. Joe & Dawn Droel Osceola, Iowa www.sovereignbrits.com

AKC Delegate Report for December 2023 Submitted by Terry Hilliard I attended the AKC Delegate meeting in Orlando in December. The Royal Canine Dog show was the biggest show in the history of the shows being held in Orlando with 5700 entries in the show and a total number of 9800 entries. While attending the Delegate meeting I also assisted Jessica Carlson with the Judges Education. We had 35 new people interested in judging our breed. I also did ringside mentoring during the day. Motions that were passed by the Delegate body during the meeting were as follows: A motion was brought forward by the Gordon Setter Club of America with AKC Board approval. The changes states: It removes the restriction that if the club fails to hold a horseback championship, it may not lose the ability to hold the walking championship. The next item that passed will require the Parent Club to individually make a decision on how to handle this new rule change. Parent Clubs have the option to offer a 3 point major for Reserve Winners, Dogs or Bitches, at any specialty show that has 2x’s the number of entries in males or bitches to constitute a 5 point major for that area. Some clubs have opted to use this change in regional specialties. We need to decide if it will be awarded at all specialties that meet the number of entries or do we just award it for the Summer Specialty. We already have this at the National Specialty Show. This has been sent to the President and BOD for decision. New developments at the AKC include a new AKC DNA+Health testing. The test includes 201 markers of the original AKC DNA profile for genetic identity and parentage verification and also includes 328 markers for health and other traits. In December the AKC launched a new website to provide a valuable incentive to for dog registration. The AKC Pet Rx, an online pharmacy that sells more than 3000 prescription meds and other over the counter pet products. The service is provided by Allivet that is fully credited by the National Boards of Pharmacy. I will have a group of 5 adults and 6 dogs to represent our breed at Meet the Breeds at the Javitz Center in NYC the last weekend of January. I will again be setting up representatives from the ABC to represent our breed at Meet the Breed as it travels around the states. Last year I was successful at having our breed represented at each one of the Meet the Breeds with the exception of Dallas and no one would volunteer to man the booth. Again, thank you for allowing me to represent the AKC as Delegate. Terry Hilliard The American Brittany ▬ 24 ▬ February 2024

Southern Kansas Brittany Club SO. KANSAS BRITTANY CLUB FIELD TRIAL Oliver Ranch, Eureka KS 10/13 – 10/15/23 Open Puppy (7 Starters) Judges: Harlene Hoyt-Johnson & Trasa Fowler 1. CH Sovereign’s Legendary Rascal (DC GCHG Sovereign’s Chasing Legends x Libby Ann) O/Janet Lioy, Andrew Greubel, Dawn Droel, Joe Droel H/Bob Burchett (M) 2. AMJ’s Wrigley’s Special Girl (FC AFC Renegade’s Royal Wrigley x Tess of Shay) O/H Mike Poehler (F) 3. Nuken’s Noble Jazz Man (FC Noble Rocket x CH One Shot To Pull The Trigger JH) O/Peggy & Jay Newcomb H/Ed Tillson (M) 4. Wind Mtn Tequila Extra Dark (FC Noble Rocket x CH One Shot To Pull The Trigger JH) O/Jessica Carlson H/Ed Tillson (F) Open Derby (17 starters) Judges – Harlan Gerardy & Trasa Fowler 1. Miss Ruby Renegade (NAGDC GFC FC AFC Sniksoh Hanks Hatch x SKF Miss Cheap Bourbon Whiskey) O/H Rick Wheeler (F) 2. DC’s This Better Be The One (FC Kid’s Red Devil x Kansas Kid Little Diamond) O/Burton & Michelle McCandles H/Bob Burchett (M) 3. Going Solo (Godfathers Lucky Nickel x Godfathers Rascal Rocket) O/H Steve Chang (M) 4. Tequila Shameless (TJ’s Kickin Up Dust x Firestarter’s Guilty Pleasure) O/Pam Baird H/Ed Tillson (F) Amateur Gun Dog (13 Starters) Judges – Dan Campbell & Richard Beaver 1. Wild Country’s Troubadour of The Osage (DC NGDC GFC Hope’s Chief of Crosscreek x Osage Prairie White Oak) O/H Alec Cochran (M) 2. GCH DC NGDC GFC Turning Points Shenanigans (GCH DC Masked Jack of Diamonds x CH Copley Wincrest Grand Theft Auto JH) O/H Julie Nelson (F) 3. Diamond Hill Ain’t My Fault (FC Black Creek Deacon x CH Kinwashkly Stolen Diamond) O/H Lisa Pollock (F) 4. Withheld Amateur All Age (14 Starters) Judges - Richard Beaver & Steve Chang 1. AFC El Grande (Cowboy Way x Special Hope) O/Robbie Myers & R Rohner H/ Robbie Myers (M) 2. NFC NAGDC FC AFC B & Ts Sonndance Kid Rock (FC Spanish Corral’s Sonny Patch x Janee’s Dirty Dancer) O/H Trasa Fowler (M) 3. FC Super Nova (McChesneys All Down The Line x NFC FC Sparky’s Prairie Wind Gypsy) O/Barry Koepke & K Fujkawa H/ Barry Koepke (F) 4. Withheld Open All Age (32 starters) Judges – Brooks Carmichael & John Perry 1. AFC El Grande (Cowboy Way x Special Hope) O/Robbie Myers & R Rohner H/ Robbie Myers (M) 2. RFC FC Mr. Stanley (NFC FC Bean’s Blaze x Janee’s Rush N Past The Limit) O/H Dan Campbell (M) 3. Piney Run White Lightening (GFC GAFC Piney Run Jake x Piney Run Candy) O/ John Chejne & C McCaffery H/Scott Johnson (M) 4. RFC FC Sniksoh Diamond Jack (GFC FC Touch of Bourbon Little Chug x FC Sniksoh Little Diamond) O/Tom & Jane Wonderling H/Scott Johnson (M) The American Brittany ▬ 25 ▬ February 2024

Southern Kansas Brittany Club Bill Oliver Memorial Kansas Championship Oliver Ranch, Eureka KS 10/16 - 10/18/2023 1. NAGDC DC AFC K Nine Finale’s Way to Go (DC AFC Megasmoke Limited Edition x FC K Nine’s On The Loose) O/Linda McDonald & K Ford H/Ed Tillson (F) 2. DC GFC RFC3 BamaJama Willy’s Sassy Sadie (DC NGDC GFC Hope’s Chief of Crosscreek x GCH DC GFC Wild Mtn’s Midnight Rendezvous JH) O/ Wayne & Barbara Pepin H/Bob Burchett (F) 3. Code of Noble (Godfather Lucky Nickel x Millicent Grace) O/Joseph Mujane H/Steve Chang (M) 4. Piney Run White Lightening (GFC GAFC Piney Run Jake x Piney Run Candy) O/John Chejne & Connie McCaffrey H/Scott Johnson (M) This was the second running of the Bill Oliver Memorial All-Age Brittany Championship. It was held at the prestigious Oliver Ranch in Eureka, Kansas with 38 dogs entered and good weather in the forecast. Our judges were Dr. Robert Rankin and Alex Jacobs. Thank you for all of your hard work and time in the saddle. Thank you to our sponsor Purina. Purina fuels many of the competitors and provides financial support for the event and complimentary bags of dog food for each entry. The champion received a beautiful bronze dog atop of a wooden base along with a purse; the runner-up received a purse and plaque. All placing dogs received a ribbon, plaque and Purina dog food. Thank you to the Oliver Family for allowing us to use these beautiful grounds. Thank you to Jackie Adrian for serving as the Field Trial Secretary, Joanne Perry as the reporter. Also thank you to the members of the Field Trial Committee: Scott Johnson and Matt Harris (co-chairs), Trasa Fowler, Jackie Adrian (makes awesome pies), Rick Wheeler (also drove the dog wagon and supplied snacks) and Matt Harris as the Marshal. A big shout out to Nathan and Amy Hopper who kept us well fed. To our sponsors, the competitors, the gallery and to everyone who volunteered, we greatly appreciate all that you did to make the event successful and fun. Thank you to all! The winners The Champion from brace 7 was Allie a) Allie – Ed Tillson b) Jack – Scott Johnson These two dogs were off and running from the start disappearing to the front. After a short absence, Allie was seen forward. Jack’s run started to shorten a bit. Then at 27 both dogs were together again hunting the cover. At 50, Allie hit point hard on the hillside; Ed flushed the bird and we were on the move once more. At 59:50 Jack hit point and finished the hour, while Allie finished out front. From brace 2 came the runner-up Sadie a) Sadie – Bob Burchett b) Smoking Joe – Scott Johnson Sadie had her wheels going from start to finish! At 19, point was called for Sadie and no bird could be produced. Joe was running a bit close and at 28, his handler picked him up. Also at 28, point was called again for Sadie as she came off an eye-catching cast along cedars. This time a covey lifted and all was in order. She scored again standing tall at 51 heading uphill to the prairie. With 2 minutes left in the brace she was seen standing a ways off on a lonely cedar. With a relocation she nailed the covey to finish the hour strong with good manners! Third place from brace 1 was Morris a) Morris – Steve Chang b) Flyer – Bob Burchett Morris and Flyer went straight to the front and were MIA for a bit. A large herd of deer were of no help at all; this is why good scouts are always appreciated. At 22 Flyer came around looking a bit tired before leaving again; Bob pulled the tracker at 41 for him. Morris was seen intermittently to the front. Point was called at 48 as Morris was standing with style! Birds lifted and all was good with Morris finishing to the front. Awarded fourth place from brace 16 was Buzz a) Harry – Bob Burchett b) Buzz – Scott Johnson Both dogs took their own side of the field. Harry decided not to tune into Bob and at 13, Bob picked him up. At 23 point was called for Buzz. A nice covey lifted and all was good. Buzz had a powerful run, continuing to listen well and move forward through a deer sighting at 35. As we went uphill by camp, he made another nice cast. Buzz went MIA for a short period before showing up to point a nice buck. The buck went left Buzz went right to finish forward. The rest of the running Brace 3: a) Caper – Lisa Pollock b) Indy – Ed Tillson Both dogs had moderate range. Caper and Indy had a divided non-productive at 16. Then at 34 Caper had a second non-productive to end her run. Indy pointed an animal’s den and then a rabbit. He continued in a hunting mode and finished the hour. Brace 4: a) Bets – Steve Chang b) Louie – Scott Jonson These two dogs hunted hard and forward, but neither could produce birds. Brace 5: a) Cedes – Richard Beaver b) Elly – Mike Poehler Both dogs ran well. At 22, Elly scored a nice find, then at 29 point was called; but with too many steps, she was out of contention. Cedes had a non-productive 29 then another at 47 to end her race. Brace 6: a) Lucy – Bob Burchett b) Jessee – Harlan Gerardy At 39, point was called for Lucy. Jesse failed to back and thus was up; and when Lucy chased the birds that finished the brace. DAY 2 Brace 8: a) Rey – Joanne Perry b) Eagle – Bob Burchett Eagle had a short run as he ran through a covey at 20. Rey’s run was at moderate range. She had a feather find at 15, continuing on to score a find at 25. She had a non-productive at the watershed, then a nice covey at 48 before finishing forward. Brace 9 a) Doc – Dan Campbell b) Coal – John Perry Doc and Coal took to the front. Doc checked in with Dan and then forward he went, with a non-productive at 15 before scoring a find at 20. Coal continued out to the front running wide. Down in the canyon he had a non-productive at 35, while Doc had his 2nd non-productive at the woods on the gun dog side which finished his day. Point was called for Coal at 52 with a covey, all was good and he finished his run forward. Brace 10 a) Hedi – Bob Burchett b) Nova – Scott Johnson Hedi had a rabbit find at 6, then took out birds at 22. Nova’s run was also short-lived as she was not pleasing Scott, so he chose to pick her up at 15. Brace 11 a) Big Mac – Steve Chang b) Roscoe – Bob Burchett This afternoon was getting quite warm but Mac handled it very well. He made very nice casts and always to the front. Unfortunately, he went birdless. Mac finished as strong as he began. Roscoe had a non-productive at 25 and also handled the heat well, making nice moves to the front before he shortened up and Bob chose to pick him up. Brace 12 a) Oudi – Ed Tillson b) Slick – Bop Burchett Oudi seemed to be close ranging today, while Slick was gone from the get go, he was sighted with a stop to flush at 25, then out he went to the Custar sign with no other bird work in the brace. Oudi had a find at 48. Birds were up and Ed went down, but recovered gracefully while flushing before calling it a day. - CONTINUED ON THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 37 - The American Brittany ▬ 26 ▬ February 2024

Best Brittany with Kids Submitted by Helen Riggle Miss “Caseybelle” (aka “Lil Belle,” CH Wild Mtn’s Shake Ya Groove Thing) owned by Helen Riggle, and her very best friend. Kids and Brittanys go together like Peas and Carrots!! Best Holiday Brittany Submitted by Wendy Archinal “Smarty” (Ch. Millette’s Dream Hi The More You Know JH, BN, CD, OA, NAJ) Bred by Michelle Millette, Michelle Cheney and Kristina Rickard, owned by Wendy Archinal. He was 4 months old in this picture. Best Hunting Brittany Submitted by Peggy Snider “Rook” (BIS/MBISS GCHG Marsport Hot To Ride Lucky Seven MH, Breeders/Owners: Peggy and Larry Snider) The hunting photo was taken by me while hunting in the fall of 2011 or 2012 at Willow Lake hunting preserve in Three Rivers Michigan. Rook held point long enough for me to walk all the way around him to get the best angle. Best Brittany in Nature Submitted by Peggy Snider “Rook” (BIS/MBISS GCHG Marsport Hot To Ride Lucky Seven MH) Breeders/ Owners: Peggy and Larry Snider This photo was taken by my husband in July/August of 2012, Rook was 3. It was taken on Lake Michigan in front of our then family home. He was watching soaring seagulls in hopes they would land. It’s one of my favorite photos of him and it was used in a Canine Chronicle ad the following year during his part-time campaign with the Booths. Best Brittany Puppy Submitted by Hope Pinkerton “Ash” (Otter Creek Mountain Ash, owned by Hope Pinkerton.) Ash is now three and competing in field trials and handled by Ben Lorenson. In this photo, he was eight weeks old, curious, and eager to figure out what we wanted and to connect. He still gives us that same searching look!

2023 American Brittany Club Pheasant Classic Harms Cattle Company | Valentine, NE | 48 Starters | Judges: Dave Capstick and Jim Lawless Kent D. Patterson 1st: Piney Run Zack, Male, By Piney Run Jake X Piney Run Candy, o/h: Kent Patterson 2nd Piney Run Hilltop Blew, Male, By Piney Run Chalk X Piney Run Chicklet, o/h: Kent Patterson 3rd: Windancer’s Smok’N Joe, Male, By Windancer’s Hammerin Red Rebel X Windancer’s Renegade Sweet Tea, o: Josh and Max Bambach, h: Scott Johnson 4th: Jagoub’s Spell Caster: Female, By Jagoub’s Buzz’n Bayou X Super Natural, o: Tom & Debra Jagielski, h: Tom Tracy The American Brittany Club’s Pheasant Classic was the first “bird” classic created by the parent organization. From inception, it was a west coast staple running from 1960 to 1971, except in 1967 when held at Baldwinsville, NY. In 1972, it was held at Green River, IL and moved about from Pennsylvania, Oregon, Iowa, and South Dakota over the years following. In 2016, it landed on a spectacular venue, the Harms Cattle Company south of Valentine Nebraska. Hosted by the St. Croix Valley Brittany Club, Steve Ralph and wife, Lori work tirelessly to make sure all the particulars are covered. Other club members, Sue Januska and Bret Lindback were also on deck to lend additional support. Lori Ralph, Alicia Harms, and Barb Harms make sure no one goes hungry. The Pheasant Championship is proud to be associated with Purina and Garmin. These fine partners provide equipment or product in support of this sport in a broad and generous manner. Steve Chang, Rob Rohner, Ed Tillson, Scott Johnson, Mark Auman and Tom Tracy brought their string of competitors along with amateur handlers John and JoAnn Perry, Robbie Myers, Dan Campbell, Richard Beaver, Joe Williams, Burton Wice, Jack Alexander, Stan Williamson and Kent Patterson. Owners Bob Rankin, Crystal Alexander, Tom Jagielski, Steve Ralph, Sue Januska, Brett Lindback, and Mary Karbiner came to see their charges on these beautiful grounds. Ray and Mary Jo Trimble came out from Illinois along with Dennis Sullivan from Wyoming for portions of the event. We were blessed to have two judges with a wealth of experience and knowledge look over the field of starters. Jim Lawless, based out of Illinois, spends the summer on this very ranch fine tuning his string of talented pointers. Missouri’s seasoned amateur, Dave Capstick, has judged many championships at Grovespring and other venues. 1st: The champion was found in Piney Run Zack. The 3 yr old was coming off a good spring season winning the Region 4 Amateur All Age and Dixieland Championships.. Bred by Martha Greenlee of Baskerville VA, trained by Ben Lorenson of Corinna ME, and handled by his owner Kent Patterson, Zack spent the summer in the Sandhills honing his skills on Prairie Chickens and Sharptail Grouse. Released in the 4th brace, he was ambitious as the gallery traversed the west pasture where he went east into the sandhills. As he rimmed the north meadow, he dropped out of sight in a depression near the fence line and was found standing. A pheasant was pushed north with all manners in order. At 25, he was stopped near Big Alkali Lake with a large group of sharptails all around him. They cackled away upset to be found. As he rimmed the marsh along the lake, he froze. Kent took one step into the marsh and a pheasant shot west. He came The American Brittany ▬ 28 ▬ February 2024

through the feed lot and west meadow staying connected with his handler and disappeared over a knoll as pheasants went everywhere…he was credited with a stop to flush. At time, he was going over the hill toward the Lord meadow. He carried his speed, power, and dimension evenly throughout the hour. 2nd: Piney Run Hilltop Blew was the reigning Pheasant Champion with a memorable performance over these grounds the previous year and a placement in the Chicken Championship the prior week. He is the current ABC National Amateur All Age Champion. Bred by Martha Greenlee of Baskerville VA, trained by Ben Lorenson of Corinna ME, and handled by his owner Kent Patterson, Blew also spent the summer in the beautiful Sandhills honing his skills on Prairie Chickens and Sharptail Grouse. Running in the 11th brace and released in the Alkali Meadow, he was wide over the early portions of the hour and was seen dropping off into a creek line. As he was coming out, he spun hard on the banks edge with a boisterous pheasant pitching and rolling to the north as the gun crack was heard. He was showy through the Lord meadow and seen infrequently as the gallery traversed the Trout Hills. He was seen along the Harsh meadow fence going east as the gallery was coming out of the hills and came across the front at the far end of the Harsh Meadow as time was called. 3rd: Windancer’s SmokN’ Joe is a 4-year-old owned by Josh and Max Bambach on the string of Scott Johnson. He is a product of Windancer’s Hammerin Red Rebel X Windancer’s Renegade Sweet Teaa bred by John Wencley. He was released at the west end of the Lord meadow and showed nicely leading to the Trout Hills. Just inside the gate, he was pointed in grass over his head with Scott working to get the pheasant airborne. A nice find with all in order. He maintained the front and made eye catching swings through the hills as the party turns north. He was strong coming down to the Harsh meadow where he was watered in the creek and was going away strongly as time was called. 4th: Jaboub’s Spell Caster (Tabu) is owned by Tom and Debbie on the string of Tom Tracy and was runner up in the Pheasant Classic in 2022. She is out of the litter cross of Jagoub’s Buzz’n Bayou X Super Natural. She was cast off in the South Hills and was showy over the first half hour of the brace. She continued her front running efforts and was rewarded with a find at 40 near the marsh gate on a pheasant that shot west. The hour ended near the west meadow bale yard with her going away at time. THE RUNNING Brace 1: El Grande - (Myers) ; Piney Run Patch - (Patterson). 57 degrees and blue skies greeted the assembled entourage as the dogs dashed away at 8:04. Truman is a nicely gaited dog who headed west toward the old stacker with Patch swinging into the far end of west pasture. Truman didn’t show after some time had elapsed with Robbie asking for the tracker. He was found standing along a ditch bank. Patch’s hour was a true prairie all age effort but with no birds to his credit. Brace 2: Cedar Valley Zeke – (Tracy); My Lil Classic Mercedes - (Beaver). Released near the feed lot, Zeke and Cede were at moderate range early but building as we entered the Lord Meadow where Zeke ran over a pheasant along the marsh edge and got a ticket to the dog wagon. As we were entering the marsh chute a bird was seen going into the marsh with Cede showing a bit too much interest. Brace 3: Mr. Staley – (Cambell); CVK’s Spartan King – (Tracy). Doc and Leo were released in the marsh chute with rising temps. They traversed the ground near the burnt baler and were flashy entering the Trout Hills. Leo extended his cast south with Tommy and scout working to get him turned north. Doc was in contact throughout the hills and watered at Trout Lake followed by a find along the shore cover. Doc had a nonproductive on a hillside to the west as point was called for Leo on the north end of the lake with no birds moved. Doc was pointed at 37 with Dan whistling him on and a bird lifted to end his bid. At 45, Leo was entering the Harsh Meadow and had a 2nd nonproductive at time at the base of the south hills. Brace 4: Piney Run Zack – (Patterson); HVK Turns Back Time – (Tillson). Zack’s hour was detailed earlier. Mick is a young dog and handful for Ed over the early portion of the hour. He decided to call it quits at 20 as the gallery went through the last gate toward Alkali lake. Brace 5: Spanish Dancer – (Myers); Windancer’s Smok’N Joe – (Johnson). Sassy and Joe were released near the Lord Meadow. Joe’s hour was detailed earlier. Sassy had a nonproductive near Trout Lake at 20. She was seen infrequently through the Trout Hills as the course turns north and was lost near the bog meadow at time. Brace 6: Silverado – (Rohner); Burning Rock Chasseur Breton – (Auman). Both dogs were away into the South Hills and The American Brittany ▬ 29 ▬ February 2024

The American Brittany ▬ 30 ▬ January 2024 maintaining contact with their handlers as we drop down into the meadow east of the State Hills. At 25, in the swells of grass along the south margins of the marsh Silverado was under a bird and shortly thereafter Breton suffered the same fate. Brace 7: Big Mac XIV – (Chang); JoWill’s Daniel In The Lions Den – (Williams). Fog delayed the start until about 8:45. Mac and Daniel were away to the west. Daniel was pointed stylishly along the creek at 5 with Joe flushing in all directions with no success. When tapped on, Daniel took 4 steps and a bird lifted to end his day early. At 25, Mac made a big move on the east end of the north meadow that took some time to unfold but he came out with gusto and shot toward Alkali Lake. At 45, there was a workman-like effort searching for him in the marsh that ended with a request for the tracking receiver eventually found in the area where he disappeared standing birds. Brace 8: Almaden’s Under Lock and Key – (Tillson); Prairie Wind Pistol Pete – (Tracy). Oudi and Pede were in and out of pocket near the old stacker with Pede showing his sneakers on a hillside as the gallery heads for the Lord Meadow. At 20, Oudi was stopped in a ditch near the culvert crossing but no birds were produced. She wasn’t pleasing Ed as we started into the Trout Hills to end her hour. Pede was seen sparingly across the Lord Meadow with Tommy asking for the tracker at 45 near Trout Lake. Brace 9: Knine Finale’s Way to Go – (Tillson); Green Acres Jazzee – (Rohner). After a morning break of Alicia Harm’s homemade cinnamon rolls, we were away at 10:40 with Ally and Jazzee. Kenny Seivert was riding the dog wagon watching his charge that goes back to his dog Lester. Both dogs were busy as we departed Trout Lake into the hills leading toward the Harsh meadow and continued their forward efforts northward toward the South Hills. Jazzee was the first to come out of the hills but was hot as Rob decided to pick her up. Ally handled the Ballard Meadow nicely but went with a bird in the State Hills as the gallery headed toward camp for lunch. Brace 10: Ru-Jem’s Grand Touch Bourbon – (Williamson); Phillips’ Sir Louie Louie We Got To Go Now – (Johnson). Touch and Louie were away under cumulus clouds and temps in the 70’s. Touch streaked west toward the old stacker as Stan worked hard to get him turned. Louie briefly pointed a nice cow/calf pair in the west pasture then turned on the jets rimming the north meadow. At 35, Touch regained the front but then went backwards to get a pass to the dog wagon. Louie was under a bird at 40 to end the brace. Brace 11: WW’s Miss Carona – (Wice); Piney Run Hilltop Blew – (Patterson). Blew’s hour was outlined earlier. Rona is a nice female showing maturity beyond her young age. She was a handful on this afternoon making big swings in the Lord Meadow making her scout (Stan Williamson) earn every cent of his salary. She regained the front in the Trout Hills and dropped down in the Harsh meadow showing no let down in speed or dimension as time was called as we neared the Harsh Meadow windmill. She had no bird work to her credit. Brace 12: Roan Survivor – (Perry); JoWill’s Sweet Mandolin Music – (Williams). Ray and Manie were released into the South Hills with point being called for Ray at 10 in a bowl between two hills. JoAnn flushed and relocated to no avail. Manie had everyone sitting up as he sailed north but eventually came back around and seen by the judge near where Ray pointed. Both dogs were watered near the Ballard meadow where JoAnn elected to pick up. Manie continued toward the State Hills and had a find at 47 with all manners in order. Another find was scored near the gate perpendicular to the marsh at 50. At 58, Manny was pointed as a pheasant was seen running and too great a temptation to end his bid. Brace 13: AK’s Line of Credit – (Tracy); Sniksoh Diamond Jack – (Johnson). Cash and Jack were away at 8:06 under clear blue skies and 51 degrees. At 4, Cash was pointed along the creek bank with Jack backing. Cash’s find ended his hour as there were a few too many steps as the birds erupted from cover. Jack was strong around the north meadow but began to moderate a bit as we headed into the west meadow where the hour was up and him not having any bird work to his credit Brace 14: Cedar Valley Luke – (Tracy); WW’s Miss Wendy Peffercorn – (Wice). Luke and Wendy were released at 9:28 near the Lord Meadow entrance. Wendy was seen headed south toward the Churchill property as Burton rode east toward the Trout Hills. She was returned after an extended absence and was picked up at the entrance into the Trout Hills. Luke showed nicely through the Trout Hills with a non-productive and a stop to flush on the north end of Trout Lake. His hour ended at the entrance into the South Hills. Brace 15: Supernova – (Johnson); Godfather’s F.N. Rockstar – (Chang). Nova and Rocky sped away into the South Hills with rising temps. It was apparent early that Nova was not fond of all things that poke and prod a dog in the Nebraska Sandhills. Scott elected to pick up at 7. Rocky

was taking the grand tour through the hills with Steve doing his best to maintain a connection. By the time we reached the Ballard Meadow, the connection was lost. Brace 16: Diamond Hill Dangerous Big Bang – (Johnson); JWB’s Arctic Cat – (Tracy). Leonard and Kimber broke away at 1:30 with Kimber having a find at 9 the west pasture gate while Leonard was probing the fence line to the east. Kimber went deep to the east with a big move around the lake as the scout and handler tried to coax her back toward Alkali Lake. Leonard had been at moderate range over the first half of the hour with Scott electing to pick up at 38. Kimber was credited with a stop to flush near Alkali Lake and was cruising the edge of the marsh with the wind at her back when she ran over a pheasant to end her bid. Brace 17: WW’s Gin and Tonic – (Wice); Urban American Legend – (Chang). At 2:28, Ginee and Urbie were released in the Alkali Meadow. At 10, Urbie was standing with Ginee backing near a clump of trees in the feed lot, no birds were produced. Both dogs sprinted out to the west meadow with Urbie going into a ring of cover and found standing. Steve flushed extensively with no luck and elected to pick up. Ginee was flashy over the next half hour and watered at Trout Lake as the teal and geese paddled away from shore. She continued her probing manners to the Harsh meadow where the hour ended with no bird work to her credit. Brace 18: Piney Run White Lightning – (Johnson); Roustabout Freddie M – (Tracy). Buzz and Freddie were released near the windmill at the base of the South Hills. Both dogs were flashy and forward through the rolling landscape that leads to the Ballard Meadow. They dropped out the hills together with Buzz being a handful to get turned back west. Freddie was posed regally along a clump of cover in the Ballard Meadow with Tommy moving pheasants. A pretty find. Freddie had a nonproductive at 32 as we entered the State Hills. Buzz was up at 37 after a stop to flush turned into a few too many steps. Freddie continued his impressive hour with a cast down the marsh edge and disappeared. The scout found him pointed on a ditch bank and he sat back as Tommy began his flushing attempt. Brace 19: Wild Wild Jax – (Tillson); Code of Noble – (Chang): Jax and Morris were away at 8:06 and moved nicely over the first quarter of the hour. As the gallery entered the north meadow, Jax went west and Morris took the east route as the course swings around the end of the marsh. Ed was having some difficulty get Jax turned and elected to pick up at 23. At 40, Morris had stop to flush in the Alkali meadow followed by a clean find in the feed lot. At 52, we entered the west meadow with a nice pheasant find in the cover at 54. The hour ended near the west meadow culvert crossing. Brace 20: Jagoub’s Whodat Say Whodat When I say Whodat? – (Tracy); TJ’s Black Diamond – (Perry): Whodat and Coal sailed away toward the Lord Meadow with point being called to the east near the bale lot at 20 for Coal. The birds had lifted by the time the judge arrived so a shot was fired and he was taken on around the north end of the marsh. Both dogs were together as we entered the Trout Hills and throughout the swing near the lake. At 52, we crossed the Harsh Meadow and into the South Hills where the hour ended. Brace 21: Jagoub’s Spell Caster – (Tracy); TMR’s Lucky Bets – (Chang). Tabu’s hour was outlined earlier. Bets was released in the South Hills and showed nicely over the first half hour as the course runs through the Ballard Meadow and State Hills. He probed the edges of cover as the course swings near camp. He suffered a nonproductive in the rolling grass hills south of the marsh at 38. The brace ended near the West Meadow bale yard where Bets had a 2nd nonproductive. Brace 22: Ripper’s Tequila Bandit – (Auman); Jagoub’s Pleistarchus – (Tracy). Bandit and Plei were away to the west at 1:06. Both are young dogs that were doing their bumper car imitations with Mark electing to pick up. Plei continued to play as the gallery was being entertained by Steve Chang’s scouting skills being thwarted at every turn by the youngster. They finally got order restored at about the 7-minute mark with Tommy picking up. Brace 23: Wingra’s Indy-Go! – (Tillson); Andre’s American Graffiti – (Chang). Indy and Andy were away from the west pasture windmill as temps were in the mid 70’s. Andy was under a bird at 5 to end his bid as Indy went west. Jessica was trying her best to coax Indy back to the course that runs east. She called point and as the judges were riding to the dog, it was seen running farther west with Jessica asking for the tracker at 11. Brace 24: Spartan King Kidd – (Williamson); Nobel Southpaw – (Chang). Kidd and Manny were away from the North Meadow gate. Stan wasn’t pleased with Kidd’s early application and elected to pick up at 8. Manny’s hour was filled with showy casts and smart moves. He put on a championship winning ground application and just needed a bird. The American Brittany ▬ 31 ▬ February 2024

I know, I know, the title of this story is a bit cliché, but it’s true, and all you need to get started is a new puppy! You see, I’m the “old dog” in this short story; I needed something to get me re-focused on my life and help me take my mind off what my doctors had just told me. At 56, I almost left this planet because my heart wasn’t strong enough to keep me going. Congestive heart failure was wearing me out until one particular night in the hospital. Divine intervention put a miracle worker with me, and he saved my life. I was literally given a second chance. My team of doctors was amazed as they didn’t expect me to regain consciousness. That second chance has allowed me to try and achieve some of the things I always wanted to do. At the top of the list was to have a champion bird dog at some point in my life. Well, my doctors told me that they expected my life expectancy to be about five years at best, so if I wanted to get things in order, now was a good time. I figured that I better figure out how and where to begin. The beginning was actually at the end, or at least the near end of my life. I had to evaluate whether I could achieve just part of my dream of having a champion bird dog. Fortunately for me, I have been blessed with a bride with endless patience and support. After months of getting back into the game of life and dealing with my new challenges, we started searching for a new Brittany puppy. I absolutely love the breed: anyone who has ever owned one knows why they are amazing companions. Debbie and I had a Brittany, “Doc” Holiday, for 15 and a half years before he passed away of old age. He was a great friend. Unfortunately, though, through all those years with him, I was never quite able to dedicate the time to train him properly for bird hunting. I spent too much time with my business chasing the dollar and the clock on the wall. Now, I have a totally different perspective on things. I am no longer chasing the dollar; I’ve accepted to be content with what I have, and as far as the clock on the wall, well, I’ve accepted that I can’t do a thing about that except appreciate and enjoy the time I have left. Here’s the part where I say that it’s true: you can teach an old dog new tricks. Shortly after Doc passed away, I began to long for another Brittany. Debbie and I discussed the possibility of a new puppy for quite some time and got down to the “what ifs.” What if the puppy is too much for me to handle? What if I get weaker? What if I can’t properly train and handle the dog? There was a long list of negative “what ifs.” Then, we made a list of positive “what ifs.” What if the puppy gets me motivated physically and mentally? What if the puppy challenges me to focus on the positive side of things? What if the puppy can teach me new things as I watch him grow and explore his world? We started searching casually for a breeder and decided not to get too excited because this new venture may take a while. We made a few phone calls, left a few messages, and even had a few conversations, but nothing felt quite right. We thought that the roadblocks were there for a reason and that we should not pursue the idea of getting a new puppy. We waited a while and then decided to check out the AKC website to see what they had to offer with regard to the Brittany specifically and to see if they could lead us in the right direction. We contacted a few breeders listed on the website and left a few messages, but we needed to be more optimistic that the stars would align with us anytime soon. Well, we were wrong! One evening, I received a phone call from a breeder who said, “My wife said that you called and that I had to call you back and talk to you.” When I called and left a message, I explained what I was going through and that I wanted to pursue my dream of owning a Brittany bird dog. The breeder and I spoke for quite some time. I spoke, and he listened carefully, as he took this very seriously; not just anyone will be blessed with one of his puppies. I am super excited that Debbie and I are now the proud owners of one of his orange and white Brittany You CAN Teach An ‘Old Dog’ NEW TRICKS by: DANA MASTERS Tales from our ABC Community The American Brittany ▬ 32 ▬ February 2024

puppies, “Johnny Ringo,” named after the infamous gunslinger of the Old West. Now, I’m returning to the title of my little story, “Old Dog, New Tricks.” Here are some of the tricks I learned. Trick #1: I redirected my focus to something new, exciting, challenging, and fun. No more “all work and no play.” Trick #2: I opened my eyes and mind, started exploring new things, and re-learning things that I “thought” I already knew. Trick #3: I started being more active and feeling better about myself, my feelings regarding my situation, and how it affected others. You see, carrying the news my doctors gave me was somewhat burdensome and, at times, difficult to deal with. Trick #4: I allowed myself to get excited about this new adventure of having a bird dog and started looking forward to the future regarding training days and hunt tests. Hunt tests were quite challenging for me as I was trying too hard to learn as much as I could and as fast as I could because I struggled to get past the thought of having maybe only a few years left to live; this is where trick #5 comes into play. Trick 5, I learned to have patience and regained a positive mindset. Trick #6 is finding and spending more time with my bride and sharing in something we both love to do. The “trick” list is quite long, but I think you understand where all this is going. One of the biggest things I’ve had to learn was to pace myself. I started out trying to accomplish too much too fast, and I was making a ton of mistakes, thus creating a lot of unnecessary frustration for myself. By utilizing the “tricks” I was re-learning, I started seeing that Ringo and I were making some steady progress during training. As it turned out, Ringo was training me as much as I was training him, all for the good, I might add. Phil Thayer of Birch Spring Brittanys, our breeder, has taken me under his wing (pun intended) and has helped Debbie and me with extra training, advice, and handling Ringo as I’m still not really where I need to be in the physical aspect of bird dog training. I don’t like to admit it, but I’m a little slow-moving in the bird field and struggle to keep up with Ringo; physical fatigue leads to mental fatigue, and things get complicated. Phil sees Ringo’s potential and wants to see him go as far as possible in fieldwork. Debbie and I worked with Ringo regularly on basics and on live quail; he was coming along great, but my anxiety, especially during hunt tests, was holding him back. This is where Phil made Ringo shine and helped build my confidence regarding training. He offered to handle Ringo for me on his upcoming junior hunt tests. Ringo achieved qualifying scores on three consecutive tests. This proved that we were doing something right during training and gave me the extra boost of confidence I needed to try handling myself again. Debbie and I scheduled the 4th hunt test and traveled to Connecticut for the last test of the season. Ringo received an excellent qualifying score and achieved his junior hunt title that weekend. Well, I’m 61 now and still on the planet; my doctors say that my heart is still in a serious condition, but they’re feeling more optimistic that if I keep doing what I’ve been doing, I’ll be able to stick around longer than they initially thought. I hope to reach my goal of having a champion bird dog. We can’t wait for the 2024 season, working with Ringo toward his next bird dog title. So, with all that being said, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. All you need is a new Brittany puppy! Do you have a story about your dog? Send it to us at [email protected] 2024 Editorial Calendar ISSUE SUBMISSION DEADLINE Feature* January December 1 National Specialty Show February January 1 National All-Age Championships March February 1 National Gun Dog Championships, Spotlight on Regional Clubs April March 1 Registry of Merit (ROM) / Versatile Dog May April 1 The Hunting & Family Dog /Veterans June May 1 Stud Dog Issue July June 1 TBD August July 1 Juniors September August 1 Breeders Showcase October September 1 Performance/Companion Dogs November October 1 TBD December November 1 TBD The American Brittany ▬ 33 ▬ February 2024

Iowa Brittany Club March 28, 2023 Union County Bird Dog Ranch, Thayer, IA Judges: Gene Larson, Kendall Brown Master Hunter (4 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. A-Team Piper, GSP 2. Standing Stones, GSP Senior Hunter (3 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. GCH CH Tek Top Gun Pistol Pete DS JH, GSP 2. Don’t Cajun Opie, GSP Junior Hunter (18 Starters, 15 Qualified Dogs) 1. I’m All In On Gracie (JH Advanced), Brittany, o/h/ Danny Thomas (F) 2. Skye’s the Limit, GWP 3. Knight Point Luna Lu, English Setter 4. Diamond Double F’s Just Plahn Julene, GSP 5. Sastyan’ Krystal Big Skye Dreamer, Gordon Setter 6. Standing Stones Plahn McCrae, GSP 7. Old Soul’s Willing & Able, Bracco Italiano 8. Fernhill’s Wind Sun and Stars, Brittany, o/Anne Phillips 9. Kewash Kimber, GWP 10. Knight Point Mr. Oak, English Setter 11. Goldwind’s Sam Adams Rebel (JH Advanced), Brittany, o/h/ Danny Thomas (M) 12. Old Soul’s Golden Pot 80, Bracco Italiano 13. Wind In The Sage, GSP 14. Teters Corn Patch, GSP 15. East Rivers Sam, Brittany, o/h/Tim Henke (M) Southern Kansas Brittany Club April 29, 2023 Irish Creek Outfitters Judges: Matt Harris, Trasa Fowler Master Hunter (11 Starters, 6 Qualified Dogs) 1. Saddlup Stradiarvius Von Maxine, GSP 2. Hackberry’s Backyard’s Mercy, English Pointer 3. Double Barrel’s Five Star Sazerac JH, WPG 4. Bones Fork Sundance Gundogs Mag E, GSP 5. Cayenne Huntmore High Brass, Vizsla 6. Outlanders Quest For Trouble, GSP Senior Hunter (6 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. Whiskey Hills Hold Em Hazel, Bracco Italiano 2. Bowdrie Vom Canuck Bonne, GSP Junior Hunter (15 Starters, 8 Qualified Dogs) 1. Standing Stones Time for a Quick Wave, GSP 2. Miss Ruby Renegade (Sniksoh Hanks Hatch x SKF Miss Cheap Bourbon Whiskey) o/h/ Rick Wheeler (F) 3. Chilsolm Trail’s Writing on the Wall (Granmars Diamond in the Rough x Chisholm Trails Dark Diamond) o/Jody Kirtley, h/Sandra Fraley/Jody Kirtley (M) 4. WK’s I’ll Have Another (GRS Midwest Prairie Outlaw x JD’s Cadon Hot Pepper) o/Mark Walker/Sid Shugart h/Anna Shugart (M) 5. WK’s Downstream Drifter, (Sniksoh Spanks Hank x Dee Lite) o/Mark Walker h/John O’Toole (F) 6. WK’s Just Call Me Ned (Willy’s White Lightn’n x Sniksoh Willy’s Warrior Princess) o/Mark Walker, h/ John O’Toole (M) 7. Stormy De Buckley Creek (Mojo De La Source D’Hannahatchee x Roulette De Buckley Creek) o/h/ Richard Stigall 8. Mogan Oakley Bruand, Weimaraner Southern Kansas Brittany Club April 30, 2023 Irish Creek Outfitters Judges: Rob Yarborough, Steven Foster Master Hunter (10 starters, 5 Qualified Dogs) 1. Rawhides Gonna Need A Lil Moe Ammo, GSP 2. Bones Fork Sundance Gndogs Mag E, GSP 3. Endeavor’s Willa, GSP 4. Outlanders Quest for Trouble, GSP 5. Q-Team Piper, GSP Junior Hunter (14 Starters, 10 Qualified Dogs) 1. MC Gundogs Tella On the Wind, Braque Francais 2. Miss Ruby Renegade (Sniksoh Hanks Hatch x SKF Miss Cheap Bourbon Whiskey) o/h/ Rick Wheeler (F) 3. Chilsolm Trail’s Writing on the Wall (Granmars Diamond in the Rough x Chisholm Trails Dark Diamond) o/Jody Kirtley, h/Sandra Fraley/Jody Kirtley (M) 4. Statesman Josephine Angel Eyes Weeks, WPG 5. 5.WK’s Prairie Blaze (GRS Midwest Prairie Outlow x Bauer’s Touchdown Iowa) o/Mark Walker h/Anna Shugart (F) 6. WK’s I’ll Have Another (GRS Midwest Prairie Outlaw x JD’s Cadon Hot Pepper) o/Mark Walker/Sid Shugart h/Anna Shugart (M) 7. WK’s Downstream Drifter, (Sniksoh Spanks Hank x Dee Lite) o/Mark Walker h/John O’Toole (F) 8. WK’s Just Call Me Ned (Willy’s White Lightn’n x Sniksoh Willy’s Warrior Princess) o/Mark Walker, h/ John O’Toole (M) 9. Stormy De Buckley Creek (Mojo De La Source D’Hannahatchee x Roulette De Buckley Creek) o/h/ Richard Stigall 10. Mogan Oakley Bruand, Weimaraner Central Maine Brittany Club May 6, 2023 Brownfield, ME (WMA) Master Hunter (8 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog) Judges: Philip Thayer, Theodore Gagnon 1. Shakari Captain of Our Fairy Band, Viszla Junior Hunter A (8 Starters, 4 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Robert Jackson, Anne Corrigan 1. Birch Spring Moonlight Mischief, Brittany, o/Philip Thayer & Sherri Thayer h/Philip Thayer (F) 2. Deadwater Moxie, Brittany, o/h/ John Wiesermann 3. Zims Dashy Dash, GSP 4. Sir Gallinaceous Von Ripple, Spinone Junior Hunter B (5 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Julie Smith, Susan Gregory 1. Birch Spring Thin Edge of the Wedge, Brittany, o/h/ John Farr 2. Mythik’s Azul Profoundo, Pointer Central Maine Brittany Club May 7, 2023 Brownfield, ME (WMA) Master Hunter (6 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Paige Davis, Theodore Gagnon 1. Heelmark Shikari Chand Sifarish, Vizsla 2. Shikari Captain of Our Fairy Band, Vizsla Senior Hunter (7 Starters, 5 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Paige Davis, Theodore Gagnon 1. Penny Lane’s Primo Paisan, Spinone 2. Maverick J. Vom Schlussstein, GSP 3. Birch Spring Thin Edge of the Wedge, Brittany o/h/ John Farr (M) 4. CH Birch Spring LH Ziva Be Mine JH, Brittany, o/ Philip & Sherri Thayer, h / Philip Thayer (F) 5. Glowing Northwoods Ember, WPG Junior Hunter A (8 Starters, 7 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Robert (Sam) Jackson, Anne Corrigan 1. Birch Spring Moonlight Mischief, Brittany, o/Philip & Sherry Thayer h/Philip Thayer (F) 2. Mythik’s Azul Profundo, Pointer 3. Birch Spring Thin Edge of the Wedge, Brittany, o/h/ John Farr 4. Zims Without A Doubt Scout, GSP 5. Glarks Gamblers At Heath Haven, Brittany o/Mike & Polly Archer h/Mike Archer (M) 6. Minnie Mae Moore, GSP 7. Judd’s Sage Vom Deppe-Haus, GSP Junior Hunter B (6 Starters, 4 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Jeremy Thompson, Susan Gregory 1. Green Farm’s Daisy Meadows, Spinone 2. Deadwater Moxie, Brittany, o/h/ John Wiesemann (F) 3. Redrock Let Her Buck, GSP 4. High Hopes Written In the Stars, GSP Northern Virginia Brittany Club May 13, 2023 Master Hunter A (2 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. 1.Lumpy’s Cleopatra Queen Of The Nile, Spinone 2. 2.CH Silversmith Something To Talk About, Weimaraner Master Hunter B (6 Starters, 4 Qualified Dogs) 1. CH Afterhours It Was All A Dream, GWP 2. Lumpy’s Cleopatra Queen Of The Nile, Spinone 3. CH Afterhours Dream To Inspire, GWP 4. CH Silversmith Something To Talk About, Weimaraner Senior Hunter A (3 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. GCH CH Triumphant’s Firefly White Russian MH, Brittany, o/Linda McCartney-Roy & Leslie Ann Stalker h/Linda McCartney 2. Oak Creek Plainview Quiver JH, GSP Senior Hunter B (3 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog) 1. Vegas Vom Haus I’m Wald, Brittany, o/h/ Michael Strup (M) Junior Hunter A (7 Starters, 7 Qualified Dogs) 1. Kern’s Grace, GSP 2. Meimei’s Dante JH, Small Munsterlander 3. Hanna Banana, Brittany, o/h/Roger Christ (F) 4. Ghillie DeL’Arbre Croche, Brittany, o/h/Jenna Johnson (F) 5. Triumphant’s Midnite Chocolatini, Brittany, o/h/ Linda McCartney (F) 6. Willorunn N’Broad Run’s Fire On The Mountain, Vizsla 7. Tail’Z End Gun-In For Yuh, Brittany, o/h/ Robert Sawyer Junior Hunter B (9 Starters, 8 Qualified Dogs) 1. Triumphant Cornerstone, Brittany, o/h/Linda C. Ouellette (M) 2. Meimei’s Dante JH, Small Munsterlander 3. Tuco Figilo Di Luna, Bracco Italiano 4. Ghillie DeL’Arbre Croche, Brittany, o/h/ Jenna Johnson (F) 5. Triumphant’s Midnite Chocolatini, Brittany, oh/h Linda McCartney (F) 6. Tanzi De La Source D’Hanna Hatchee, French Brittany o/h/ Jenna Johnson (F) 7. Willorunn N’Broad Run’s Fire On The Mountain, Vizslad 8. Hanna Banana, Brittany, o/h/Roger Christ (F) HUNT TEST RESULTS The American Brittany ▬ 34 ▬ February 2024

Greater Indianapolis Brittany Club May 13, 2023 Conservation Bird Dog Club – Amo, IN Master Hunter (6 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog Judges: Kyle Becker, Dan Tenaglia 1. NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye (GCH CH Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery When Wet JH x CH VEM Call Me Sassie Sue MH) o/Vickie Manifold & Nickie Redick h/Eddie Manifold (F) Senior Hunter (10 Starters, 3 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Kyle Becker, Dan Tenaglia 1. GCH CH Image’s N About Time’s Makin A Splash, Weimaraner 2. Grousetangle J Bosa JH NA NAJ ACT1 CGC TKN (Grousetangle Lobo’s Wingman x Grousetangle Givenchy) o/h/Miechelle Willis 3. Black Watch Wilderness Road, WPG Junior Hunter (19 Starters, 17 Qualifiers) Judges: Jan Hare, Tim Gootee 1. NMR Let’s Get Readi To Rubble ((CH Sanbar’s Call When Readi JH x NWGD/DC NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye SH) o/Nickie & Marcus Redick h/ Addison Redick (M) 2. Southern Wires Long Hot Summer Day, GWP 3. Urban Uplanders Cloud, E. Setter 4. Faith In The Point’s Nelli Tourjours Pret Sto, GSP 5. Red Feather’s Cooler Than You (Michiana’s Coeur D’legends x Ch Alac’s Tequila In The Shadows) o/h/ Elijah Nunley 6. NMR Everest Is Readi to Climb (CH Sanbar’s Call When Readi JH x NWGD/DC NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye SH) o/Nickie & Marcus Redick h/ Addison Redick (F) 7. T2H I’m Your Huckleberry Von Zynda 8. HTM Gaining Attitude Cheyenne (GCHB CH VEM Country Mile MH x GCH CH Sigbrits Still A Mystery) o/Herb Manifold h/Tashina Lahr-Manifold 9. Southwest Talento, Bracco Italiano 10. Ck Piros Mutato, Vizsla 11. Wosam Jackson Sky, Vizsla 12. Rudy Lou Who Loza (Dogwood’s Speeding Comet JH x Dogwood’s Masked Vixen JH) o/Gretchen Loza h/Peter Loza (F) 13. HTM Flying the Peaks of Denali (GCHB CH VEM Country Mile MH x GCH CH Sigbrits Still A Mystery) o/Herb Manifold h/Tashina Lahr-Manifold (M) 14. E and E’s Midnight Star, GSP 15. Molotov Venator D’Ursus, Bracco Italiano 16. Nick and Jayme’s Pyro Cable, GSP 17. Spring River Gemma, GSP May 14, 2023 Master Hunter (6 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Jan Hare, Tim Gootee 1. Wreaking Havik (FC Ringo Rascal x Dogoods Top Shelf Tequila) o/h/ Jim Nunley (M) 2. Black Watch’s Sage of Valinor, WPG Senior Hunter (4 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Jan Hare, Tim Gootee 1. Fit Point’s Lord is My Rock, GSP 2. Black Watch Wilderness Road, WPG Junior Hunter (19 Starters, 17 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Dan Tanaglia, Tim Piotrzkowski 1. Spring River Gemma, GSP 2. Wosam Jackson Sky, Vizsla 3. Rudy Lou Who Loza (Dogwood’s Speeding Comet JH x Dogwood’s Masked Vixen JH) o/Gretchen Loza h/Peter Loza (F) 4. Urban Uplanders Jasper Cloud, English Setter 5. HTM Flying the Peaks of Denali (GCHB CH VEM Country Mile MH x GCH CH Sigbrits Still A Mystery) o/Herb Manifold h/Tashina Lahr-Manifold (M) 6. Bouncin Quill’s Quest For Birds, GSP 7. NMR Everest Is Readi to Climb (CH Sanbar’s Call When Readi JH x NWGD/DC NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye SH) o/Nickie & Marcus Redick h/ Addison Redick (F) 8. CK Piross Mutato, Vizsla 9. Dreampoint’s M’s Roll N Rip, GSP 10. Red Feather’s Cooler Than You (Michiana’s Coeur D’legends x Ch Alac’s Tequila In The Shadows) o/h/ Elijah Nunley 11. NMR Let’s Get Readi To Rubble ((CH Sanbar’s Call When Readi JH x NWGD/DC NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye SH) o/Nickie & Marcus Redick h/ Addison Redick (M) 12. Southern Wires Long Hot Summer Day, GWP 13. Faith In the Point’s Nelli Tourjours Pret Sto, GSP 14. Heather brae’s Black Pearl, Gordon Setter 15. Mythodical’s Griffin’s Warf, Irish Setter 16. E and E’s Midnight Star, GSP 17. T2H I’m Your Huckleberry Von Zynda, GSP September 23, 2023 Master Hunter (4 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog) Judges: Jeffrey Gilchrist, Ken Mewbourn 1. NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye (GCH CH Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery When Wet JH x CH VEM Call Me Sassie Sue MH) o/Vickie Manifold & Nickie Redick h/Eddie Manifold (F) Junior Hunter (13 Starters, 11 Qualifiers) Judges: Thomas Mathis, Heather Hauser 1. Fit Point’s Oreo Von Cheshams, GSP 2. HTM Flying the Peaks of Denali (GCHB CH VEM Country Mile MH x GCH CH Sigbrits Still A Mystery) o/Herb Manifold h/Tashina Lahr-Manifold (M) 3. Fit Point’s Born To Bookie Beau, GSP 4. Opk’s Girl With Kaleidoscope Eyes, GSP 5. Loyal Roxy Von Keller, GSP 6. Coveyrise’s Red Feather Tequila Sunrise (Ayerie’s Paladin of Auten JH x CH Altar’s Tequila In The Shadows) o/Kenneth & Sandra Mewbourn h/ Kenneth Mewborn (F) 7. Debutante Diane Patch, GSP 8. Afterhours Primrose, GWP 9. Mythodicals Quick Draw McGraw, Irish Setter 10. Oliphant’s Indianapolis Pass (Rose Bud Nicholas Stem x Biebel’s Bonny Lass Scout) o/h/ Luka Oliphant (F) 11. Fit Point’s Faith Hope and Love, GSP September 24, 2023 Master Hunter (1 Starters, 1 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Thomas Mathis, Heather Hauser 1. NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye (GCH CH Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery When Wet JH x CH VEM Call Me Sassie Sue MH) o/Vickie Manifold & Nickie Redick h/Eddie Manifold (F) Junior Hunter (10 Starters, 8 Qualified Dogs) Judges: Jeffrey Gilchrist, Ken Mewbourn 1. Loyal Roxy Von Keller, GSP 2. Fit Point’s Born To Bookie Beau, GSP 3. Mythodicals Quick Draw McGraw, Irish Setter 4. Fit Point’s Faith Hope and Love, GSP 5. Opk’s Girl With Kaleidoscope Eyes, GSP 6. Debutante Diane Patch, GSP 7. HTM Flying the Peaks of Denali (GCHB CH VEM Country Mile MH x GCH CH Sigbrits Still A Mystery) o/Herb Manifold h/Tashina Lahr-Manifold (M) 8. Fit Point’s Oreo Von Cheshams, GSP LaSalle Brittany Club September 23, 2023 DPWFA Wilmington, IL Judges: Dennis Nowik, Brad LePaudre Master Hunter (12 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. High Caliber’s Little Trickster of Abbelane, GSP 2. Fortin’s Josephine I’m A Dream, GSP Senior Hunter (4 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. GCH CH Silverbay’s Soot Out The Lights @ Cheyenne, Weimaraner 2. TGK Top Gun Legacy, GSP Junior Hunter (5 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. CH Atailek 2C’s Blame it On The Rum At Airsongs, Vizsla 2. Find A Birds Phin It To Win It, Brittany o/h/ Craig Willey September 23, 2023 Judges: Rick Ducato, Chad Morsch Senior Hunter (4 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. FC/AFC Sweetwater Bud’s Alone Star, Brittany, o/h/ Larry Bates (M) 2. GCH Silverbay’s Shoot Out The Lights @ Cheyenne, Weimaraner Junior Hunter (6 Starters, 6 Qualified Dogs) 1. Find A Birds Phin It To Win It, Brittany o/h/ Craig Willey 2. Freya of Edentbright, Brittany, o/Tony Kustwan 3. Attitude’s Hold My Halo, Brittany, o/Melanie Wiesner & Colleen Walsh, h/Lighty (F) 4. IBR’s Life Of The Party, Pointer 5. CH Atailek 2C’s Blame it On The Rum At Airsongs, Vizsla 6. Alpine’s Not A Dozen But a Baker’s Seven, Vizlsa We had great weather for our hunt test this weekend. Thanks to all the judges, gunners, bird planters and story tellers that came out to help! Club members had some success with Freya Kustwan finishing her JH title with Tony Kustwan handling. Craig Willey finished the JH on Phin Willey too. Lainey Walsh passed her first time with Todd Lighty and learned a lot! AND Larry Bates went back to his roots and put a qualifying run in Senior Hunter with BUD! Yep, the new AFC Bud! Congrats all! Iowa Brittany Club October 21, 2023 Union County Bird Dog Ranch, Thayer, Iowa Judges: Gene Lavsin, Kendall Brown Master Hunter (8 Starters, 3 Qualified Dogs) 1. Backwaters Ridin With An Outlaw, GSP 2. Aleah Marcoe, Vizsla 3. TGK Top Gun Pistol Pete, GSP Senior Hunter (2 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog) 1. Trax Ozark Dream Diamond, Weimaraner Junior Hunter (20 Starters, 14 Qualified Dogs) 1. Tilk’s Uplander Maggie Marie, Vizsla 2. Hardwood’s Colonel Ranger, GSP 3. Burr Oak’s Lizzy, Vizsla 4. Standing Stones Anything But Plahn, GSP 5. Fernhill’s Wind, Sun and Stars, Brittany, o/Anne HUNT TEST RESULTS The American Brittany ▬ 35 ▬ February 2024

Phillips, Karen & Clint Livingston, h/Anne Phillips (F) 6. Apollo XXXII, GSP 7. Knightpoint Mr. Oak, English Setter 8. Shoshone War Princess, Brittany, o/h/Kimberlee Baker (F) 9. Milli, GWP 10. Goldwind’s Sam Adams Rebel (JH Advanced) Brittany, o/h/ Danny Thomas (M) 11. Everedi Smokin at Full Throttle, Vizsla 12. Fernhill Attitude Cover Me In Sunshine, Brittany, o/ Colleen Walsh, Ann Phillips, Erin Myers, h/Anne Phillips (F) 13. Sliverlakes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, GSP 14. Sak’s Sweet Beast of Burden, WPG October 21, 2023 Judges: Gene Larsen, Randy Fitzgerald Master Hunter (8 Starters, 5 Qualified Dogs) 1. Showdown-Garbonita Prairie Rayne, GSP 2. Sutheimer’s Grand Finale, GSP 3. CH Everdi’s White Lightning, Viasla 4. Backwaters Ridin With An Outlaw, GSP 5. Rebelflame Brazen Danica, Brittany o/h/ Mary Tyson (F) Senior Hunter (2 Starters, 2 Qualifed Dogs) 1. Trax Ozark Dream Diamond, Weimaraner 2. CH Glacier’s Bless My Lucky Start, WPG Junior Hunter (21 Starters, 18 Qualified Dogs) 1. Knightpoint Mr. Oak, English Setter 2. Everedi Smokin at Full Throttle, Vizsla 3. Maggie, Vizsla 4. Zoldmali Pazar, Wirehaired Vizsla 5. Hardwood’s Colonel Ranger, GSP 6. Tilk’s Uplander Maggie Marie, Vizsla 7. Goldwind’s Sam Adams Rebel (JH Advanced) Brittany, o/h/ Danny Thomas (M) 8. Big Greeks’ Uncontrolled Burn, Vizsla 9. AAGD Rambo, GSP 10. Apollo XXXII, GSP 11. BurrOak’s Lizzy, Vizsla 12. Dolly Spitfire Parker, Brittany, o/Cody Parker h/ Kirsten Snyder (F) 13. Milli, GWP 14. Wellman’s AO Berkley, Vizlsa 15. Sak’s Sweet Beast of Burden, WPG 16. Sliverlakes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, GSP 17. I’m All In On Gracie, Brittany, o/h/ Danny Thomas (F) 18. Fernhill Attitude Cover Me In Sunshine, Brittany, o/ Colleen Walsh, Ann Phillips, Erin Myers, h/Anne Phillips (F) Southern Kansas Brittany Club October 28, 2023 Irish Creek Outfitters Judges: Matt Harris, Marnie Selstedt Master Hunter (6 Starters, 3 Qualified Dogs) 1. Quicksilver Gunboot Run All Over Galveston, Weimaraner 2. Rawhides Buckshot V.D. Wildburg, GSP 3. Cruisers Invasion of Normandy, Vizsla Junior Hunter (14 Starters, 8 Qualified Dogs) 1. Standing Stones El Tesoro Enjoy The Ride, GSP 2. Alii’s Tinkerbell of the Northern Lights, WPG 3. Overton’s Angus With An Alibi, WPG 4. SAK’s Willow The Bearded Lady, WPG 5. Overton’s Here Comes the Sun, WPG 6. Silverlakes Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, GSP 7. Mick’s Hoockie Crossed the Line (Hoochie Koochie Man x Firestarters Guilty Pleasure) o/h/Michael Gill (F) 8. Staunchs Up the Ante Dixie, GSP Buckeye Brittany Club November 18, 2023 Fairfield County Bird Dog Club Judges: Mary Beth Brown, Jan Hare Senior Hunter (9 Starters, 2 Qualified Dogs) 1. Rawley’s Points Bob Whites Tale, WPG 2. G-Towns Gunner, GSP Junior Hunter (10 Starters, 9 Qualified Dogs) 1. Theodorus Rex, Weimaraner 2. King of W.V. Rocky McGillicuddy, Brittany, o/h/ Antonio Taibi (M) 3. Lewis Creek Oklahoma Smoke Show, GSP 4. Rocky Rinderle, GSP 5. Marked By The North Star, Brittany, o/h/Martha Balant (M) 6. Never Gonna Quit, Brittany, o/h/Kate Carvill (M) 7. Cocoa Bean Rinderle, GSP 8. Mickey Sullivan, Irish Setter 9. Quietwood Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci, Spinone November 18, 2023 Judges: Mary Beth Brown, Dennis Henry Master Hunter (5 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog) 1. Noblenosa Di Amando, Bracco Italiano Senior Hunter (7 Starters, 1 Qualified Dog) 1. G-Towns Gunner, GSP Junior Hunter (8 Starters, 6 Qualified Dogs) 1. Theodorus Rex, Weimaraner 2. Never Gonna Quit, Brittany, o/h/Kate Carvill (M) 3. Lewis Creek Oklahoma Smoke Show, GSP 4. Marked By The North Star, Brittany, o/h/Martha Balant (M) 5. Mickey Sullivan, Irish Setter 6. Quietwood Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci, Spinone HUNT TEST RESULTS Bill Oliver Memorial Kansas Championship - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 - DAY 3 Brace 13 a) Jax – Ed Tillson b) Sonic – Bob Burchett The day was short for Jax as Ed pulled the tracker at 13. Sonic was gone for a few minutes and returned giving Bob a bit of a challenge. Sonic shortened up a little, then at 44 in Sycamore Canyon he gave chase to birds. Brace 14 a) Mick – Ed Tillson b) Uno – Tim Hildago Both dogs had other things on their mind today. At 22, Ed picked up. Uno had an encounter with deer; turning his ears off to Tim, Uno was picked up at 17. Brace 15 c) Leonard – Scott Johnson d) Flash – Bob Burchett Leonard had a stop to flush at 11, then at 24 a nice covey. He was working closely for Scott but slowly tuned him out and was picked up at 30. Flash was gone from the breakaway. With no sighting at 14, Bob pulled the tracker. Brace 17 a) Hatch – Bob Burchett b) Olliver – Harlan Gerardy Both dogs hit the ground and were gone. Bob pulled the tracker at 15 for Hatch. Oliver came up after being out of pocket and headed for water. At 25 point was called. As Harlan was flushing, Oliver left point and was ordered up. Brace 18 a) Urbi – Steve Chang b) Hank – Mike Poehler Hank decided he was ending his day very early. At 2, he went through a nice size covey. Urbi backed the incident. Urbi handled nicely with a covey find at 7 by the watershed, then an un-productive at 15. He seemed to be a bit lateral and at 26, Steve opted to pick up. The American Brittany ▬ 36 ▬ February 2024

Action at AKC New Titles Reported by the AKC through November 2023 DUAL CHAMPION FIELD CHAMPION DC Firestarter Handful Of Stars JH (B) ................................................. o/Ms. Amanda McGavin & Mr. Shawn Macleod b/Emmy Wollenburg & Andi Christensen CHAMPION CH Battle Born’s Comstock Cowgirl (B) ......................................................................................o/Max Petersen b/Yvonne Shanto & Nicholas Shanto & Joy Ory CH Copper Canyon’s Sass N Class (B) ......................................................................................o/Mrs. Jillian Dunn & Willa Dunn & Maeve Dunn b/Helen Riggle CH Crosscreek Sovereign Caught Up In Legends (D) ................................................................................... o/Wayne C Pepin b/Wayne C Pepin & Robert West CH Dream Hi’s Wings Of Gold At Covelake (B) ............................................................................................................................... o/Lilli Wert & Kristina Rickard b/Kristina Rickard & Lori Rickard & Tyler Crady & Sarah Mackney CH Dream Hi-Millette Instant Replay By Relyt (D) .................................................... o/Kristina Rickard b/Michelle Millette & Kristina Rickard & Michelle Chaney CH Farout Fields Destined To Shine JH CGC (B) ..................................................................................................... o/Marina Dias & Lee Mustion b/Lee Mustion CH Farout Fields Dust In The Wind (D) ................................................................................................................. o/Jeffrey Devore & Lee Mustion b/Lee Mustion CH Mich’s Mt Imagine Sissy From Heaven (B) .............................................................o/Arlene McCabe & Timothy McCabe b/Laura Arcado & michelle chaney CH Ory’s Catch Me Flyin’ First Class (B) ..................................................................................... o/Erin Koss & Joy Ory & Mark Koss b/Joy Ory & Robin Tomasi GRAND CHAMPION GCH CH Dream Hi’s Western Jet (D) .........................................................o/Becky Harris & Kristina Rickard b/Kristina Rickard & Tyler Crady & Shellie Sytsma GCH CH Fernhill’s Rocket To The Sun (B) ........................................................................................................... o/Claire Kayser & Anne Phillips b/Anne Phillips GCH CH Sampico D-Zines Lily-Wanna-Win (B) ........................................................ o/Tami Jo Warren & Emily Jo Warren b/Tami Jo Warren & Emily Jo Warren GRAND CHAMPION BRONZE GCHB CH Black River’s I Can Have It All (B) ..........................................................o/Rebecca Hulstein & Shane Hulstein b/Rebecca Hulstein & Shane Hulstein GCHB CH Horizon’s Prince Charming JH (D) ................................................................................................................................... o/William Dube b/Lisa Tailby GCHB CH Labyrinth Kiss Me In The Rain JH CGC TKN (B) .............................. o/Yvonne Shanto & Nicholas Shanto b/Reva Dickson Pietrzak & Karen Hanson GCHS CH Hill’s Catch The Spirit MH FDC CGC TKI (D) .............................................................. o/Elizabeth Smith & J. Timothy Smith b/Paul E Hill & Dawn Hill NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPION NFC DC NGDC GFC RFC RAFC AFC Tequila Chica Bonita (B) ............................................................o/Mary Amanda Beaver & Richard A Beaver b/Ed Tillson FIELD CHAMPION FC Hehi Rambling Roscoe (D) ............................................................................................................................................................... o/Thomas Healey b/John Hayes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ GRAND FIELD CHAMPION 3 DC GFC3 RFC4 Bamajama Willy’s Sassy Sadie (B) ...................................................................o/Barbara J Pepin D.V.M. & Wayne C Pepin b/Marcy Beveridge NATIONAL AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION NAFC DC GFC3 RFC4 AFC Bamajama Willy’s Sassy Sadie (B) ................................................o/Barbara J Pepin D.V.M. & Wayne C Pepin b/Marcy Beveridge AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION NAFC DC GFC3 RFC4 AFC Bamajama Willy’s Sassy Sadie (B) ................................................o/Barbara J Pepin D.V.M. & Wayne C Pepin b/Marcy Beveridge FC AFC Brigadoon’s Cruise-N-Cody (D) .....................................................................o/Virginia G Snyder & Paul J Snyder b/Virginia G Snyder & Paul J Snyder AFC Eric’s Ace Of Spades Sonnyboy (D) ................................................................................... o/Mr. Eric Von Herzen b/Jason Greenman & Melissa Greenman GRAND AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION GFC GAFC RAFC FC AFC Tj’s Black Diamond (D) ........................................................................................................... o/John A. & Joanne Perry b/Ed Tillson REGIONAL FIELD CHAMPION 4 DC GFC3 RFC4 Bamajama Willy’s Sassy Sadie (B) ...................................................................o/Barbara J Pepin D.V.M. & Wayne C Pepin b/Marcy Beveridge REGIONAL AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION 2 GFC RFC2 RAFC2 FC AFC My Lil Classic Mercedes (B) .................................... o/Mary Amanda Beaver & Richard Allen Beaver b/Matt Kitchen & NICK BLASI MASTER AGILITY CHAMPION 2 MACH2 Nym De L’Escarbot JH MXS MJG MXF T2B ACT2 TKN (B) .................................o/Barbara Cherry & Tom Cherry b/John P Mooney & Bruce J Mooney MACH9 Just Another Brit In The Wall RM2 RAE3 MXB3 PAD MJC3 MXF MFPB T2B2 T2BP SEA SBA SCN (B) ..............................................o/Janice Brunner COMPANION DOG EXCELLENT Triumphant Fyrestar Of Tewksbury CDX BN RM RAE2 CGC TKN ................ o/Julia Lowe UTILITY DOG GCH CH RACH2 Brookewood’s Just Give Me A Chance UD BN RM6 RAE5 MX MXB MXJ MJS MXF T2B CAA DCAT CGC TKI ....o/Ms. Cynthia A Miller & Karen E Brown & Russell Walborn RALLY NOVICE Cedar Glen Sincerely, Me RN CGCA TKA ....o/Kassandra McCombe & Ryan McCombe RALLY NOVICE CH Keili’s Honest Talk Hot Shot RN JH CGC .......................o/Mary A Walker RALLY INTERMEDIATE Get A Bird’s Lady Jasmine Of Pepperhill Woods RI CGC TKI ........................ o/Dr. Lois Kowalczyk Haid & James Arthur Haid RALLY ADVANCED CH Copley’s Let’s Go Places RA ...................................o/Sharon Millspaugh RALLY EXCELLENT GCHS CH Triumphant’s Flying Circus BN RE FDC CA CGCA CGCU TKN.... o/Dr. Jacqueline M Nicol & Dr. Poul S Jessen The American Brittany ▬ 37 ▬ February 2024

RALLY MASTER CH Labyrinth Jak Takina Chance At The Beach Jay-Me CD BN RM CGC .... o/Judith Kostelac RALLY MASTER 2 Triumphant Fyrestar Of Tewksbury CDX BN RM2 RAE2 CGC TKN ....o/Julia Lowe RALLY MASTER 4 MACH5 PACH3 Keili N Ginjac Just A Little Too Hot BN RM4 RAE3 MXS2 MJC2 MXP8 MXPG MJP11 MJPC PAX3 XF MFPB TQXP T2B T2BP SEE SBA SCN .........................................................o/Mrs. Janice Elaine Brunner RALLY MASTER 7 GCH CH RACH2 Brookewood’s Just Give Me A Chance UD BN RM7 RAE5 MX MXB MXJ MJS MXF T2B CAA DCAT CGC TKI ....o/Ms. Cynthia A Miller & Karen E Brown & Russell Walborn JUNIOR HUNTER Birch Spring Johnny Ringo JH ..............o/Dana Masters & Deborah Masters Birch Spring Kb Kid’s New Moon JH .............o/Mr. Philip A Thayer Jr. & Mrs. Sherri C Thayer Bull Hills Jam’N Jake Parker JH .....................................o/Wayne Jekot Esq. Chief Miller Monroe Hedrick JH ........................................o/Brian K. Hedrick Fox Mtn’s Follow Me Northwest JH .....................................o/Kristen Murray Justuss Spirithills Strokers Ace Remington Boy JH ............o/Scott Davidson CH Keili’s Ammo This Is Ground Control JH ......o/Jessica Sielawa & Paul B Twyman GCH CH Keili’s Goldstar It Had To Be You RN JH RATO ....o/Patricia A John & Jessica Sielawa Never Gonna Quit JH................................................................o/Kate Carvill Orwell De La Source D’Hannahatchee JH...................o/Ms. Amanda McNett Stonewalls Roscoe JH...........................................................o/Robert Collier Triumphant’s Mia Brings Plenty JH ACT1 CGC TKN....o/Kristina Evers-Hays & John T Hays SENIOR HUNTER CH Fyrebyrd Subliminal Message SH.....................................o/Gwen Hayes Georgia’s Destiny SH............................................................o/Helen L. Pare K Star’s Doodle Dandy SH................................................o/Michael McHugh CH Labyrinth N’ Illusion Pop The Cork SH RATN CGC TKI...o/Abbie Hanson & Karen Hanson & Charles Hanson & O’Malley McGee GCH CH Windswept Too Darn Hot SH....o/Kira Lajeunesse & Peter Sipperly MASTER HUNTER K Star Sparkle De Penny MH............................................o/Michael McHugh CH K Star Sparkle De Teddy B-Best MH....................o/Mary Kathy Shannon NOVICE AGILITY Dogwood Hollow You’Re In My Heart NA CGC TKN......o/Marla Parchman & Anne Parchman Rey RN NA................................................................o/Miss Jennifer Higgins MASTER AGILITY EXCELLENT Sigbrit’s Super Dooper Cooper MX AXJ XF CGC...........o/Mr. Melvin Joseph Radford MASTER BRONZE AGILITY Johnny Be A Good Boy Mulligan MX MXB MXJ MJB XF T2B BCAT SWA SCE SIE SEE TKI .........................................o/Ms. Colleen Patricia Mulligan CH RACH Keili’s Mystique BN RM3 RAE2 MX MXB MXJ MJS MFS T2B3 BCAT RATO CGC..............................................................o/E Susan Drazek GCH CH Omega’s Top Gun JH MX MXB MXJ XF BCAT CGCA.....o/Meghan Carr & Timothy Carr MASTER SILVER AGILITY CH MACH Maple Brook’s Burning Ember RN JH MXS MJB MXF BCAT CGC TKI........................................................o/Meghan Carr & Timothy Carr MASTER GOLD AGILITY GCH CH MACH2 Cedar Glen The Adventure Continues JH MXG MJG......... o/Halina Jones & William Jones MASTER AGILITY EXCELLENT PREFERRED 6 GCH CH MACH PACH2 Hickory Hill’s Heart Like Mine MXS MJB MXP6 MXPS MJP5 MJPS PAX2 XF T2B T2BP CA CGC TKN......o/Anne Parchman & Marla Parchman MASTER BRONZE AGILITY PREFERRED CH AGCH MACH6 PACH Top Shelf’s Joyful Lee JH MXC2 PDS MJB3 PJS MXPB MJP4 MJPB PAX MFC TQX T2B5.................................o/Andrea Lee NOVICE AGILITY JUMPER CH Bucktail’s You Snooze You Lose RN JH NA NAJ.......o/Mrs. Theresa Kay Veilleux & Mr. Martin Joseph Veilleux Dogwood Hollow You’Re In My Heart NA NAJ CGC TKN..o/Marla Parchman & Anne Parchman GCH CH My Trey’s Prince Of Norway Stks NA NAJ......o/Thomas Schrank & Sandra Schrank CH Triumphant’s Flying Solo JH NAJ CGC TKN......o/Ms. Stephanie Russell NOVICE AGILITY JUMPER PREFERRED Lalita De L’Etoile Du Nord RE NAP NJP ACT2...................o/Luann Fullwood OPEN AGILITY JUMPER Hurricane Bodacious OA OAJ NF ACT2.........................o/Ms. Laura A Spear GCH CH My Trey’s Prince Of Norway Stks NA OAJ......o/Thomas Schrank & Sandra Schrank EXCELLENT AGILITY JUMPER Cross Creek Red Oak OA AXJ...............................................o/John Rhoads Jasper Roberts RI AX AXJ OF DCAT.....................................o/Della Roberts GCHB CH Sovereign’s Main Ingredient RN JH AX AXJ DS DJ CGCA TKN ... o/Debra Ubl-Mitzel & Dawn Droel & Joe Droel & Steven Mitzel EXCELLENT AGILITY JUMPER PREFERRED GCH CH Triumphant’s Heavenly Gift RM OAP AJP XFP THDN CGC TKE .... o/Mrs. Roberta Jean Spryn & Mr. Michael Dennis Spryn MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER Illusion N’ Labyrinth Just Follow The Money AX MXJ...........o/Maggie Melton MASTER CENTURY JUMPER GCH CH MACH2 Cedar Glen The Adventure Continues JH MXG MJC......... o/Halina Jones & William Jones MASTER BRONZE JUMPER 2 MACH Credit Kaze With A Jewel Of Time MXG MJB2 MFS T2B2...o/Victoria MacVicar & Robert J Howell & Jessie Schulz MACH Sassy Sadie Of Britthaven MXS MJB2 MFS T2B CGC...........o/Linda Baranowski MASTER GOLD JUMPER 3 GCH CH MACH7 Rustin’s Future’s So Bright MXS3 MJG3 XF T2B......o/Ms. Colleen M Driscoll & Aimee Schilling & Terrence M Santelli MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED 11 MACH5 PACH3 Keili N Ginjac Just A Little Too Hot BN RM3 RAE3 MXS2 MJC2 MXP8 MXPG MJP11 MJPC PAX3 XF MFPB TQXP T2B T2BP SEE SBA SCN..........................................................o/Mrs. Janice Elaine Brunner MASTER BRONZE JUMPER PREFERRED GCHB CH Maple Brook’s Great Balls Of Fire JHA MX MXJ MXP MJP2 MJPB MXF CGC TKI......................................................o/Mrs. Peggy Aguiar AGILITY FAST NOVICE Triumphant’s Torch Of Hope NA NAJ NF....................................o/Linda Allen AGILITY FAST OPEN Astra Pepper On A Whim JH OA OAJ NAP OJP OF NFP DCAT ACT1J RATN FITB.......................................o/Karen Vanderburgh & John Morrissey Jasper Roberts RI AX AXJ OF DCAT.....................................o/Della Roberts AGILITY FAST EXCELLENT GCH CH Omega’s Top Gun JH MX MXJ XF BCAT CGCA..o/Meghan Carr & Timothy Carr TIME 2 BEAT PREFERRED GCHB CH Maple Brook’s Great Balls Of Fire JHA MX MXJ MXP MJP2 MJPB MXF T2BP CGC TKI............................................o/Mrs. Peggy Aguiar BCAT Spread Like Wildfire BCAT...............................................o/Victoria Schwartz DCAT Bull Hills Fire & Ice Ember JH DCAT CGC TKI.......o/Miss Joyce Ann Golden Gunner The Runner Fleming DCAT.....................................o/Randy Fleming SCENT WORK CONTAINER NOVICE CH Big Oaks Honor By N-Vee RI BCAT SCN CGC..........o/Michelle Gamblin SCENT WORK EXTERIOR NOVICE ZipperZippyDoda UD RE MH FDC SCA SIN SEN CGC TKA...............o/Jerry Hennessy & Janice Hennessy SCENT WORK CONTAINER NOVICE ELITE Saba Weisser CD BN RE SWN SCNE SHDA CGC..........o/Arthur Weisser & Colette Weisser SCENT WORK CONTAINER ADVANCED Brookewood New Moon RM RAE MX MXJ MJB MFB SWA SEM TKA........... o/Elizabeth Lobato MACH5 PACH3 Keili N Ginjac Just A Little Too Hot BN RM4 RAE3 MXS2 MJC2 MXP8 MXPG MJP11 MJPC PAX3 XF MFPB TQXP T2B T2BP SEE SCA SBA.........................................................o/Mrs. Janice E.laine Brunner ZipperZippyDoda UD RE MH FDC SCA SIN SEN CGC TKA..............o/Jerry Hennessy & Janice Hennessy The American Brittany ▬ 38 ▬ February 2024

The American Brittany ▬ 39 ▬ January 2024 SCENT WORK INTERIOR ADVANCED N-Vee The Journey RN SWN SIA CGC............................o/Michelle Gamblin SCENT WORK BURIED ADVANCED Brookewood New Moon RM RAE MX MXJ MJB MFB SWA SEM TKA........... o/Elizabeth Lobato Red Granite’s Academy Award SWA.......................................o/Lynn Budzak SCENT WORK ADVANCED Red Granite’s Academy Award SWA.......................................o/Lynn Budzak SCENT WORK EXTERIOR EXCELLENT Gizmo G RN SWN SEE SIA SBA CGC..................................o/Virginia Skiba SCENT WORK CONTAINER MASTER CH Sovereign’s Friends In Low Places JH SWM....o/Hanna Brewer & Jacob Brewer SCENT WORK MASTER CH Sovereign’s Friends In Low Places JH SWM....o/Hanna Brewer & Jacob Brewer SCENT WORK CONTAINER MASTER ELITE Luna Kadinger-Brewer JH CAA DCAT ACT1J SWD SWM SCME SIME DM DS TKI........................................................o/Hanna Brewer & Jacob Brewer SCENT WORK INTERIOR MASTER ELITE Luna Kadinger-Brewer JH CAA DCAT ACT1J SWD SWM SIME DM DS TKI o/Hanna Brewer & Jacob Brewer CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Doctor Jones III CGC................................................................o/Lisa Lovins Fox Mtn’s Hold’En My Benelli CGC...o/Samantha N Choffel & Ms. Madeline Josephine Marshall Islandview Archer In The Mist RN CGC.....................o/Mackenzie Kaldestad North Country’s Big Hat Ferguson CGC...............o/Andrew Robert Koksal & Samantha N Choffel Wild Mtn’s Jazzy Gabee CGC....o/Deborah J Abt V.M.D & William J Pietrzyk ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Fischer-Marsh Rockin’ Roxanne RA ACT2 SWE CGCA CGCU TKI .... o/Jody Fischer & Lyle Marsh Lakeside Lucy Gots Some Splainin To Do CGCA .............. o/Mrs. Lisa Hahn TRICK DOG NOVICE Battle Born’s Picon Punch At The Martin JH TKN ............o/Yvonne Shanto & Nicholas Shanto Labyrinth River Of Dreams At Battle Born TKN. o/Yvonne Shanto & Nicholas Shanto Morgun’s Sterling Edition Of Shadywood TKI................... o/Laurinda Phipps Shanti Priya CGC TKN...................................................... o/Morgan N Ward Sovereign’s On Your Six TKN ..........................................o/Jennifer Cluckey TRICK DOG INTERMEDIATE Morgun’s Sterling Edition Of Shadywood TKI................... o/Laurinda Phipps AKC TEMPERAMENT TEST High Hopes She’s All Assets ATT....... o/Samntha Gauthier & Ryan Gauthier VIRTUAL SCENT WORK BEGINNER Cfd Fantastic Fawn TKN VHMA VSWB......... o/Dawn Elizabeth Lee Colwick FIT DOG BRONZE American-Soaring-Feather JH BCAT FITB......................o/Mr. Richard Ross Ww Baxter FITB.................................................... o/Dr. Debra Rouse Haber FIT DOG SILVER American-Southern-Jezebel-Dixie-Rose JH BCAT FITS .......o/Richard Ross CH Caliah’s American What R U Waiting For JH BCAT FITS..... o/Rick Ross FIT DOG GOLD Kenna’s Pride Of The Neighborhood RE CGC TKA FITG o/NancyL Kilgore & Chris A Kilgore OPEN BARN HUNT CH Keili’s Goldstar It Had To Be You RATO........ o/Patricia A John & Jessica Sielawa DOCK JUNIOR CH Westwind Kiara’s Little Pearl CD BN RE CA DCAT DJ CGC TKA.........o/ Stephanie D Call & Judy Curtin DOCK MASTER EXCELLENT Parkers Rampart Rebel OA OAJ OF CA DCAT ACT1 ACT1J DMX AS HDS TKN ......................................................................................... o/Erin Sneed DOCK ELITE Parkers Rampart Rebel OA OAJ OF CA DCAT ACT1 ACT1J DE DMX AS HDS TKN................................................................................. o/Erin Sneed HYDRODASH SENIOR Parkers Rampart Rebel OA OAJ OF CA DCAT ACT1 ACT1J DMA AS HDS TKN ......................................................................................... o/Erin Sneed

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AD INFORMATION Listings: Breeders, Kennels, At Stud, Trainers & Handlers are $60 per year for a standard ad (6 lines); $10 each additional line. To Renew Your Breeder, Kennel, At Stud, Trainer or Web Listing, call 215.378.0203 or email [email protected]. Breeders Kennels At Stud Trainers & Handlers The below listings of Breeders, Kennels, At Stud and Trainers & Handlers does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. Persons contacting advertisers should determine for themselves which ones are most suitable. MARK AUMAN WATERED UP KENNEL Services: F, G, A, P 539 Dutchtown Rd., Houtzdale, PA 16651 • (814) 592-4586 Email: [email protected] www.wateredupkennel.com 7-24 BIRCH HILL BRITTANYS Bob, Leslie, Brady, & Daniel Fleury 377 Pendleton Hill Rd. N. Stonington, CT 06359 • (860) 535-1542 Email: [email protected] www.birchhillbrittanys.com 8-24 PINEY RUN KENNEL Martha Greenlee 2180 Hutcheson Rd. Baskerville, VA 23915 • (434) 774-2763 Email: [email protected] www.pineyrunkennel.com 2-24 MARC HORTON CAMO BIRD DOGS Services: F, G, A, P 192 Mendon Center Road Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 • (585) 857-1707 Email: [email protected] www.camobirddogs.com OTTER CREEK BRITTANYS Deborah Meline Jordan, AR 72519 (870) 405-5414 Email: [email protected] www.ottercreekbrittanys.com 7-24 LISTINGS KENNELS AT STUD *Denotes OFA certified and requires an OFA number or rating TRAINERS & HANDLERS F-field trial training & campaigning; G-gun dog training; A- train for amateur handlers; S-show handling; P-pups started HILLTOP BRITTANY KENNEL Bobby Brian Lewis Elko, Georgia • (478) 808-1918 Email: [email protected] www.hilltopbrittanykennel.com SOVEREIGN BRITTANYS Joe & Dawn Droel Osceola, IA • (651)-260-3272 [email protected] www.sovereignbrits.com TRIUMPHANT KENNELS Linda McCartney & Jeff Currier -PA [email protected] 1-484-506-4116 Kristyn & David Stout-FLA [email protected] 1-603-689-3327 Www.triumphantkennels.com Were also on FACEBOOK COPPER CANYON/WILD MTN BRITTANYS Helen Riggle - AZ 775-722- 9900 wildmtnbrittanys@gmail. Brian Riggle - PA [email protected] 775 -722-3513 NAWGDC DC AFC Triumphant’s To Hot To Handle JH (OFA) Frozen DC Ammo’s Denver Brier Patch (CHIC) Frozen/Live Cover CH Triumphant’s Absolutely G.Q. MH (CHIC) Frozen (CHIC) Triumphant Kennels-PA [email protected] 1-484-506-4116 GCH/DC/AFC Wild Mtn’s Storm Warning (OFA) Live/Fresh Chilled/Frozen DC Wild Mtn’s All Rise (OFA) Live/Fresh Chilled Helen & Brian Riggle [email protected] | 775 722 9900 / 775 722 3513 The American Brittany ▬ 41 ▬ February 2024

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Franklin, TN 37069 • (615) 390-7439 Email: [email protected] NIAGARA FRONTIER Cathy Miskey, 62 Boll Dr. Elma, NY 14059 • (716) 652-2231 Email: [email protected] OHIO Tony Giovinale, 10511 Madison Rd. Montville, OH, 44064 • (440) 823-5496 Email: [email protected] PENNSYLVANIA pabrittanyclub.org David Webb, 357 Browns Hill Road Valencia, PA 16059 • (724)822-3555 Email: [email protected] WESTERN MICHIGAN renegadebritts.com/wmbc.htm Ken DeLong, 1450 Shady Ln. #3 Greenville, MI 48838 • (616) 894-7447 Email: [email protected] DIRECTORS Ron Gulembo, 8275 36th Ave. Hudsonville, MI 49426 • (616) 460-4453 Email: [email protected] Jim Stevens, 330 East River Rd. Traverse City, MI 49696 • (231) 357-0731 Email: [email protected] Vincent Anderson, 2218 Deer Run Trail Erie, PA 16509 • (814) 490-9422 Email: [email protected] CENTRAL BADGER badgerbrittanyclub.com Jim Brigham, 4130 Cherokee Dr. Madison, WI 53711 • (608) 233-3909 Email: [email protected] CAJUN COUNTRY Bryce Novotny, 2814 Milan St. New Orleans, LA 70115 • (504) 352-2738 Email: [email protected] CENTRAL ARKANSAS Dale Pool, 8935 Tracy Rd., Atoka, TN 38004 • (901) 829-3057 Email: [email protected] GREATER MILWAUKEE gmbcbrittanyclub.com Jeff Jarmuskiewicz, 5804 S. 14th St. Milwaukee WI, 53221 • (414) 870-1210 Email: [email protected] GREATER ST. LOUIS brittanyclubs.com/StLouis/ Chelsey Tramel, 6914 Deer Run Rd., Dittmer, MO 63023 • (314) 808-4228 Email: [email protected] HAWKEYE Bruce Heiter, 5960 NE 102nd Ave. Bondurant, IA 50035 • (515) 965-8102 Email: [email protected] HEART OF ILLINOIS hibcbrittanyclub.org Brad Bucklin, 984 Clocktower Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 • (217) 622-9888 Email: [email protected] ILLINOIS Maurine Richter, 5326 Wesley Chapel Rd. New Berlin, IL 62670 • (217) 483-8552 Email: [email protected] IOWA iowabrittanyclub.com Jill Sackett, 1695 McBride Ridge Ct Winterset, IA 50273 • (515) 462-9176 Email: [email protected]. LASALLE lasallebrittanyclub.com Collene Walsh, 932 Hitchcock Ave. Lisle, IL 60532 • (630) 852-7997 Email: [email protected] MINNESOTA minnesotabrittanyclub.org Marsha Kummer, 8818 Windsor Terrace Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 • (651) 592-0999 Email: [email protected] MISSOURI www.missouribrittanyclub.com Dave White, 12012 W. 150th Cir. Olathe, KS 66062 • (913) 897-3822 Email: [email protected] OZARK Daphne Cosby, 149 Northwood Rd. Strafford, MO 65757 Day: (417) 888-4937 Night: (417) 859-2011 Fax: (417) 859-2031 Email: [email protected] SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Sally Gentsch, P.O. Box 209 Waterloo, IL 62298 •(618) 939-7100 ST. CROIX VALLEY scvbc.org John Chejne, 728 Sextant Ave. W. Roseville, MN 55113 • (651) 490-0273 Email: [email protected] VOLUNTEER Ken Blackman, 1905 Burnett Rd. Williston, TN 38076 • (901) 606-9553 Email: [email protected] DIRECTORS Joe Droel, 20380 Olinda Trail N Marine On St Croix, MN 55047 • (651)260- 3273 Email: [email protected] Bruce Heiter, 5960 NE 102nd Ave. Bondurant, IA 50035 • (515) 344-6490 Email: [email protected] Burton Wice, 16 Tealwood Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 • (314) 614-4160 Email: [email protected] Regional Club Secretaries, Web Sites & Directors The listing of Web Sites does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. The American Brittany ▬ 42 ▬ February 2024

MIDWEST ALAMO Sandra Schrank, 802 Shady Hollow Drive Georgetown, TX 78028 • (512) 786-0941 Email: [email protected] BLUEBONNET Teresa Downing, 595 County Rd. 139 Gatesville, TX 76528 • (713) 680-1243 Email: [email protected] CENTRAL NEW MEXICO centralnewmexicobrittanyclub.com Vicki Northington, 178 El Camino Campo Corrales, NM 87048 • (505) 899-1943 Email: [email protected] FORT WORTH Mary Felt, 8991 CR 156 Kaufman, TX 75142 • (402) 681-9167 Email: [email protected] INDIAN NATIONS Jody Kirtley, 15708 Sharon Ln. Piedmont, OK 73078 • 405-830-0932 Email: [email protected] LONE STAR Wesley Felt, 8991 CR 156 Kaufman, TX 75142 • 402-681-9167 Email: [email protected] MIDWEST Nick Blasi, 3410 N Beach Club Circle Wichita, KS 67205 • (316) 214-6023 Email: [email protected] MO-VALLEY Julie Cockrum, 54426 230th Street Glenwood, IA 51534 • (402) 981-8089 Email: [email protected] NEBRASKA Claudia Truksa, 29400 S. 120th Firth, NE 68358 • (402) 791-5171 Email: [email protected] NEOSHO VALLEY Scott Johnson, 15486 US 160 Winfield, KS 67156 • (620) 229-3182 Email: [email protected] NORTHERN COLORADO Denny Sullivan, 28 Phantom Rd. Laramie, WY 82072 • (847) 452-1875 Email: [email protected] NORTHERN OKLAHOMA Jan Kilpatrick, 7865 County Rd. 271 Hico, TX 76457 • (254) 485-0844 Email: [email protected] RINGNECK Ken Seivert, 4761 280th St. Sheldon, IA 51201 • (712) 324-4826 Email: [email protected] SKYLINE skylinebrittanyclub.com Alice Janssen, 1304 6th St. Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 • (303) 857-7868 Email: [email protected] SOONER Jan Kilpatrick, 7865 County Road 271 Hico, TX 76457 • (254) 485-0844 Email: [email protected] SOUTHERN KANSAS sksbc.org Jackie Adrian 814 E 16th Ave Winfield, KS 67156 • (515) 556-2796 Email: [email protected] SUNLAND (Inactive) TEXAS COASTAL txcbc.org Erin Sneed, 255 New Harmony Trail Spring, TX 77389 • (719) 406-3393 Email: [email protected] TOP OF TEXAS Tony Dompe, 200 Bois D Arc Borger, TX 79007 • (806) 898-6821 Email: [email protected] WEST TEXAS brittanyclubs.com/WestTX Jan Kilpatrick, 7865 CR 271 Hico, TX 76457 • (254) 785-2345 DIRECTORS Ed Tillson, 1530 PB Ln #C4627 Wichita Falls, TX 76302 • (505) 280-3883 Email: [email protected] Leslee Masolotte, 6533 West Lakeside Court Littleton, CO 80125 • (303) 868-9605 Email: [email protected] Bret Lindback, 1450 Mountain Breeze Canyon Lake, TX 78133 • (612) 290-3949 Email: [email protected] WEST COAST ALOHA Marshall Gooch, 45-630 Halekou PL Kaneohe, HI 96744 • (808) 225-9599 Email: [email protected] CALIFORNIA californiabrittanyclub.org Rhonda Jean, 223 Winter Road Moyie Springs, ID 83845 • (661) 703-6861 Email: [email protected] CENTRAL CALIFORNIA (Inactive) GOLDEN EMPIRE (Inactive) GRAND CANYON grandcanyonbrittanyclub.org Karen Nelsen, 2961 Pilots Rest Airstrip Paulden, AZ 86334 • (928) 636-9939 Email: [email protected] GREATER PHOENIX phoenixbrittanyclub.com Barbara Noblet, 5019 E. Hannibal St. Mesa, AZ 85205 • (602) 329-0071 Email: [email protected] HIGH DESERT (Inactive) IDAHO idahobrittany.org Lacie Lewis, 15101 Osprey Place Caldwell, ID 83607 • (208) 453-2980 Email: [email protected] INLAND EMPIRE Trudy Richmond, 2502 Road R SE Moses Lake, WA 98837• (509) 750-7814 Email: [email protected] MONTANA montanabc.org Tana Kradolfer, 5075 Clearview Rd. Belgrade, MT 59714 • (406) 539-3163 Email: [email protected]. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA brittanyclubs.com/ncbc Glenda Mazzuca, 12131 Snowbourne Dr. Nevada City, CA 95959 • (707) 301-8116 Email: [email protected] NORTHERN NEVADA (Inactive) OREGON oregonbrittanyclub.com Jacqui Campbell, (425) 308-0750 Email: [email protected] SAHUARO sahuarobrittany.org Dee Hartnek, 12203 No. Sterling Ave., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 • (520) 289-9758 Email: [email protected] SAN DIEGO sandiegobrittany.org Mark Ambre, 6752 Carthage St. San Diego, CA 92120 • (619) 871-7309 Email: [email protected] SIERRA VIEW Steve Cosgrave, 2261 Drew Ave. Turlock, CA 95382 • (209) 667-9453 Email: [email protected] SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Linda McDonald, 7401 Oakwood Ave. Hesperia, CA 92345 • (760) 956-8943 Email: [email protected] WASATCH FRONT wfbrittany.com Bert Kendall, 1625 W Highway 116 Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 • (435) 851-9685 Email: [email protected] WASHINGTON wabrittanyclub.com Sherry Palmer, 12912 Silver Creek Dr. SE Tenino, WA 98589 • (253) 961-9529 Email: [email protected] WHID ISLE whidislebrittanyclub.org Marie Heil, 2431 220th Place NE Sammamish, WA 98074 • (425) 836-2718 Email: [email protected] DIRECTORS Robin Tomasi, 8958 Newcastle Dr. Middleton, ID 83644 • (208) 830-3400 Email: [email protected] Jim Hammett, 57758 Childress Loop John Day, OR 97845 • (541) 932-4860 Email: [email protected] Helen Riggle, 972 Circulo Tumbleweed Rio Rico, AZ 85648 • (775) 722-9900 Email: [email protected] Regional Club Secretaries, Web Sites & Directors The listing of Web Sites does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. Other Web Site Listings: The listing of Web Sites does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB: AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB WEBSITE www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org Webmaster, Steve Ralph • Email: [email protected] AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/americanbrittanyclub Chair, Robin Tomasi • Email: [email protected] AMERICAN BRITTANY FOUNDATION www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org/AmericanBrittanyFoundation AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB SPONSORS: GARMIN • www.garmin.com PURINA • www.purina.com PURINA PRO CLUB • www.purinaproclub.com BREED INFORMATION: BRITTANY BREED INFO • www.brittanybreed.info BRITTANY PEDIGREE DATABASE • www.brittanydata.com NATIONAL CLUBS/ASSOCIATIONS/RESCUE: AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE • www.americanbrittanyrescue.org AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB • www.akc.org Search AKC Events: www.akc.org/events/search AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERY www.akccar.org BIRD DOG FOUNDATION, INC. • www.birddogfoundation.com BRITTANY FIELD TRIAL HALL OF FAME www.brittanyfieldtrialhalloffame.com NATIONAL ANIMAL INTEREST ALLIANCE www.naiaonline.org • www.naiatrust.org ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ANIMALS • www.offa.org AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA • www.aftca.org AMERICAN FIELD • www.americanfield.com US SPORTSMAN’S ALLIANCE • www.ussportsmen.org BRITTANY-L LIST: [email protected] PLEASE NOTIFY both the Publisher and the Executive Secretary of any changes in Club Secretaries or Websites. The American Brittany ▬ 43 ▬ February 2024

UPCOMING REGIONAL FIELD TRIAL SCHEDULE (w) - indicates Walking trial (#) - indicates additional date of weekend event * - includes Hour All Age stake, ** - includes Hour Gun Dog stake *Cx - indicates Cancelled AKC Field Trials subject to AKC approval. FIELD TRIAL DATES COMMITTEE Chairman Steve Ralph 651-303-0129 [email protected] East Coast Bruce Conover 434-476-1453 [email protected] East Central Jack Alexander 330-240-2933 [email protected] Central Burton Wice 314-614-4160 [email protected] Midwest Jim Crawford 281-469-2234 [email protected] West Coast Steve Cosgriff 360-601-9250 [email protected] Date East Coast East Central Central Midwest West Coast Feb 3-4 Bama Gr. St. Louis(30-6)*/** Lone Star(1-8)* San Diego Feb 7-9 Mid-South All-Age Brittany Ch (GOLAA) - Illinois (Pyramid State Park, Pinckneyville, IL) *Cx Feb 5-8 Texas All-Age Brittany Ch (GOLAA) - Lone Star (Lake Murray FTA, Ardmore, OK) Feb 10-11 Tarheel(8) Illinois(14-21)**Cx Bluebonnet(9) Feb 12-15 TarHeel Brittany Gun Dog Ch (GOLGD) (Dick Cross WMA, Boydton, VA) Feb 12-14 Lee Holman Classic (GOLAA) - Illinois (Pyramid State Park, Pinckneyville, IL) *Cx Feb 17-18 N. Virgina(15) Mid-Florida(17) Mid-Florida(w) W. Texas Feb 23-Mar 4 ABC Prairie State Ch (OD, AAA, GOLAA, GOLGD) - (Sportsman's Assoc. Grounds, Grovespring, MO) Feb 24-25 Tidewater(w)(20) Indian Nations(26) Feb 28-Mar 1 Region 7 Texas AAA Ch - Sooner (Lake Murray FTA, Ardmore, OK) Mar 2-3 Music City Sooner(28)* Mar 4-11 US Open Brittany Ch (GOLAA) & Victoire Nationale Derby Ch (Lake Murray FTA, Ardmore, OK) Mar 8-9 Roger Fiorito Memorial Walking Gun Dog Ch (GOLGD) - Heart of Illinois (Moraine View State Fish & Wildlife Area, LeRoy, IL) Mar 9-10 Jamie Lynn Haley Memorial Walking Amateur Gun Dog Ch (GALGD) - Heart of Illinois (Moraine View State Fish & Wildlife Area, LeRoy, IL) Mar 9-10 Buckeye Georgia(w) Heart of Illinois(w) Texas Coastal(w) Mar 14-15 Region 4 Amateur All-Age Ch (GALAA) - Ohio (Mingo Sportsman Club, Bloomingdale, OH) Mar 14-15 Region 17 Southern Kansas Amateur All-Age Ch (GALAA) - (Oliver Ranch, Eureka, KS) Mar 16-17 Ohio Iowa(w) C. Arkansas(15) S. Kansas(15) Mar 18-22 Dixieland Ch (GOLGD, GOLAA) - Ohio (Mingo Sportsman Club, Bloomingdale, OH) March 28-29 ABC Grouse & Woodcock Ch (GOLGD) (Arcadia Management Area, Route 165, Exeter, RI) - Host: NEBCA March 30-31 New England Wild Bird Ch (GOLGD) - NEBCA (Arcadia Management Area, Route 165, Exeter, RI) Mar 23-24 Heart of Illinois(21-23) LaSalle(24-25) Midwest(22) Mar 23-28 ABC Pennsylvania Ch (AGD, OGD, OD) - Penn. Assoc. (Mingo Sportsman Club, Bloomingdale, OH) Mar 26-Apr 4 International Ch (GOLAA, GOLGD, GALAA, GALGD) - Tri-State (Union County Bird Dog Ranch, Thayer, IA) Mar 30-31 W. Michigan Volunteer(w) LaSalle(w) Skyline(29) N. California(29) Oregon(29) Apr 4-5 ABC Futurity (Eastern Region) - Host club: Saginaw Valley, Michigan & Western Michigan Show: April 4 @ Ionia Recreational Field trial Grounds, Ionia, Michigan Field: Apri 5 @ Ionia Recreational Field trial Grounds, Ionia, Michigan Apr 1-4 Michigan Brittany Ch (GOLAA, GOLGD, OD) - Michigan (Ionia, MI) Apr 6-7 N. Jersey Michigan(5) Iowa(8) C. New Mexico(w) Whid Isle *Cx Apr 9-11 Ed Powell Memorial Gun Dog Ch (GOLGD) - Iowa (Union County Bird Dog Ranch, Thayer, Iowa) The American Brittany ▬ 44 ▬ February 2024

UPCOMING REGIONAL FIELD TRIAL SCHEDULE (w) - indicates Walking trial (#) - indicates additional date of weekend event * - includes Hour All Age stake, ** - includes Hour Gun Dog stake *Cx - indicates Cancelled AKC Field Trials subject to AKC approval. FIELD TRIAL DATES COMMITTEE Chairman Steve Ralph 651-303-0129 [email protected] East Coast Bruce Conover 434-476-1453 [email protected] East Central Jack Alexander 330-240-2933 [email protected] Central Burton Wice 314-614-4160 [email protected] Midwest Jim Crawford 281-469-2234 [email protected] West Coast Steve Cosgriff 360-601-9250 [email protected] Date East Coast East Central Central Midwest West Coast April 10-11 ABC Futurity (Western Region) - Host club: Washington Show: April 10 @ TBD, Ritzville, WA Field: April 11 @ BLM Crab Creek-Rocky Ford Recreation Area, Ritzville, WA Apr 13-14 S. New England(w)(13) Del Val(w) Kentucky Gr. Milwaukee Nebraska(12-18)* Inland Empire(11-12) Washington Apr 15-18 Nebraska Brittany Ch (GOLAA) - Nebraska (Branched Oak DTA, Raymond, NE) Apr 20-21 Anthracite(w) Niagara Frontier Badger(19) Mo-Valley(19-25)* Idaho Apr 22-25 Mid America Brittany Ch (GOLAA) - Mo Valley (Branched Oak DTA, Raymond, NE) Apr xx ABC Chukar Ch (GOLAA) (Mile Post 9, Marsing, ID) - Host: Idaho *Cx Apr 27-28 Del Val Pennsylvania(w) Hawkeye(26) N. Colorado May 29-2 ABC Gun Dog Ch (GOLGD) (Union County Bird Dog Ranch, Thayer, Iowa) - Host: Hawkeye May 4-5 C. New England E./S. New England Pennsylvania Minnesota(3-8) St. Croix(w) Wasatch Front May 11-12 Anthracite E./S. New England(w) Skyline(w) May 18-19 N. New England Michigan Sagninaw May 25-26 C. Maine(w) Minnesota(27) Gr Phoenix(w) Washington(w) Jun 1-2 Minnesota(w) Oregon(w) Jun 8-9 Badger(w) AKC Listing of Field Trial, Hunt Test & Conformation events Go to: www.akc.org/events/search Enter Club Name: Brittany Time Range: Current Calendar Year Competition Type: Field Trial, Hunt Test or Conformation SPECIALTY SHOWS DATE CLUB/LOCATION JUDGE CLOSES March 6 Ft Worth Brittany Club, Alamo, TX T. L. Burrows February 16 May 26 Heart of Illinois Brittany Club, IL J. Lucas May 8 June 29 Gr. Milwaukee Brittany Club, WI S. Forsyth-Green June 12 ABC SUMMER SPECIALTY WEEKEND August 1 Kentucky Brittany Club, OH C. Abraham July 17 August 2 Anthracite Brittany Club, OH C. Olvis July 17 August 3 ABC Summer Specialty, OH W. Cavanaugh July 17 August 4 Pennsylvania Brittany Club, OH J. Hoke July 17 The American Brittany ▬ 45 ▬ February 2024

NATIONAL CHAMPION (ALL AGE) NAGDC/FC/AFC B&T’s Sonndance Kid Rock NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPION (ALL AGE) NAFC/FC/AFC Piney Run Hilltop Blew NATIONAL CHAMPIONS (ALL AGE) 2022 NAGDC/FC/AFC B&T’s Sonndance Kid Rock 2021 GFC AFC CVKs Spartan King 2020 FC Roustabout All In 2019 FC/AFC Wild Wild Willie 2018 FC/AFC Ss Rig's Colorado Gun Runner 2017 NAFC/FC/AFC Glade Run Irish 2016 FC Roustabout's Flat Out 2015 NFC/FC/AFC/GFC Uncle Kracker 2014 GFC/FC Uncle Kracker 2013 FC Sparky's Prairie Wind Gypsy 2012 FC Savannah's Hot Shot 2011 FC Piney Run Art 2010 DC/AFC Ru-Jem's A Touch Of Bourbon 2009 Primetime Outlaw Johnny 2008 FC Rebel Jac's A Hammerin Dandy 2007 FC/AFC Lane's End We-Be Clean 2006 DC/AFC Shady’s Tia Maria 2005 NAFC/FC/AFC Just Call Me Roy 2004 NFC/FC/AFC Diamond Hill Dan 2003 FC/AFC Farther Out Ace 2002 DC/AFC Microchips of Nutmeg 2001 FC/AFC Shambo’s Dark Shadow 2000 FC Diamond Hill Dan 1999 FC/AFC Lobo’s Klickitat County Line 1998 DC/AFC Gambler’s Ace In The Hole 1997 FC Tequila’s Joker 1996 FC Rebel Jac’s Hammering Hank 1995 Rambling Rose VIII 1994 FC Microdot 1993 FC Highbrow’s Red 1992 FC/AFC Aux Arc’s Mark 1991 FC/AFC Hi Proof Rum Runner 1990 FC/AFC Bernie of The Briarpatch 1989 FC Rimarda’s Gambler 1988 FC Country Cousin’s Lone River 1987 FC Minnehaha’s Tammy 1986 DC Markar’s Jac’s A Dan D 1985 FC Franklin County Bandit 1984 FC Brought-Mar’s Jazz DeCampo 1983 FC Beans Blaze 1982 FC/AFC Jumpin’ Jack Flash II 1981 DC Tomar’s Ban-Dee Sam 1980 DC/AFC Cinnabar’s Ami Roc de’Edwards 1979 Way Kan Feelin’ Free 1978 DC/AFC Perry’s Rustic Prince 1977 FC Casey’s Chikamin 1976 FC Senator TJ 1975 DC/AFC Chipp Britt Jill 1974 NFC/DC/AFC Ban-Dee 1973 FC Ban-Dee 1972 Kipp’s Trooper Rochambeau 1971 DC Pacolet Cheyenne Sam 1970 FC Augustus of Rivers 1969 Way Kan Fritts 1968 FC Goldtone’s Duke 1967 DC Colorado’s Yankee Timber 1966 Bazooka’s Brandy 1965 FC Rendezvous Skipper 1964 FC Shenango Valley Dingo 1963 FC Crab Orchard Duke 1962 Miller’s Desert Dust 1961 FC Yankee Boy’s Tommy 1960 FC Holiday Britt 1959 NFC/DC Towsey 1958 FC Hellou’s Yankee Timber 1957 DC Towsey 1956 Jeffrey of Argard 1955 Towsey 1954 FC Miste de Klemanor 1953 Tennessee Luke 1952 DC Pontac’s Dingo 1951 FC Pontac’s Dingo 1950 Butch’s Lad 1949 Jersey Jeff 1948 Bonaire Bob 1947 Allamuchy Valley Addie 1946 Tess of Chippewa 1945 Britt of Bellows Falls 1944 Tess of Chippewa 1943 Aotrou Mac Eodaidh NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONS (ALL AGE) 2022 NAFC/FC/AFC Piney Run Hilltop Blew 2021 Piney Run Hilltop Blew 2020 FC Blew Me Away 2019 NAFC/GFC/GAFC Ru-Jem’s “Last” Penny 2018 GAFC/FC Anj's Ohio Hellion 2017 GFC/FC/AFC Ru-Jem's "Last" Penny 2016 FC/AFC Glade Run Irish 2015 FC/AFC Spanish Corral's Sonny Patch 2014 FC/AFC TLM Frequent Flyer 2013 Wimberley Rowdy Bo-Dandy 2012 DC/AFC MTB Cabo Rita De 2011 Spanish Corral's Sundance Kid 2010 NAFC/FC/AFC Maxwell's Blew By You II 2009 FC/AFC TM's Tennessee Twister 2008 FC Maxwell's Blew By You II 2007 FC/AFC Maxwell's White Spirit 2006 NFC/NAFC/FC/AFC Just Call Me Roy 2005 Tequila Jack II 2004 FC Just Call Me Roy 2003 FC/AFC Pride and Joy's Bunch of Annie 2002 FC/AFC Pistol Pack'n Walker 2001 FC/AFC Lea's Running Jayhawk 2000 FC Piney Run Sam 1999 Hanging Jaze Hardtack Mack 1998 FC Rebel's Tough is Tyrone 1997 FC Walker's Gunner J. 1996 FC Allmac's Dark Smoke Di-Na-Mo 1995 FC Jim De Bob's Sparks A Dan D 1994 FC Magnum's Lit'l Buzzsaw 1993 DC/AFC Ojibwa's DLD Bandit 1992 DC/AFC Renegade's Kansas Kid 1991 FC/AFC Jake's Son of a Gun Runner 1990 FC/AFC Sir Duke Mustachio 1989 FC/AFC Amigo of Aztlan 1988 DC/AFC Lobo's Cotton Candy 1987 FC/AFC Scott's Gingerbread Lady 1986 Crab Orchard Jet 1985 DC Bandee-Britts Red Jinx 1984 FC Jaron's Brittany T. 1983 DC Krissy's Kaptain Kay-Cee 1982 FC/AFC Gun-Runner's Far Out 1981 DC/AFC Hi-Spirit Buck 1980 FC/AFC RJ's Brandy Sniffer 1979 FC The Real Thing 1978 DC Hi-Spirit Buck 1977 FC Cindy's Chief Tomahawk 1976 DC Perry's Rustic Prince 1975 NAFC/DC/AFC Hello Dolly Miss Kaer 1974 FC Hello Dolly Miss Kaer 1973 FC Brandy's Bullet 1972 FC Corado's Jumping Gypsy 1971 DC Char-Lee O'Dee F. Clasen 1970 NAFC/DC/AFC Gringro de Britt 1969 FC Gringo de Britt 1968 FC Holliday Britts Ed N. Cathey 1967 FC Little Rapa Luke 1966 FC Towsey’s Bub 1965 FC Rendezvous Skipper 1964 FC Tiger’s Jocko 1963 FC Epper of Siouxland 1962 Ferd’s Cannonball of Leeway 1961 FC Jeff of Minnehaha 1960 FC Gladwin Smokey 1959 DC Belloak’s King 1958 FC Ferdinand of Leeway 1957 DC Saxon of Fredan 1956 FC Ferdinand of Leeway 1955 Holley Haven Dan 1954 DC Holley Haven Duchess 1953 FC Belloak’s Ginger 1952 Domino de Klemanor 1951 Int. CH Diane de Beauch UD NATIONAL GUN DOG CHAMPION NATIONAL AMATEUR GUN DOG CHAMPION FC B&T’s Sonndance Kid Rock CH Tequila Chica Bonita NATIONAL GUN DOG CHAMPIONS 2022 CH Tequila Chica Bonita 2021 Copley-Shelttany Echo Of Angels 2020 GFC/FC/AFC Sniksoh Little Diamond 2019 GCH/DC Turning Points Shenanigans 2018 NGDC/GFC/DC Hopes Chief Of Crosscreek 2017 GFC/FC/AFC Magnum High Velocity 2016 FC Legacy's Pine Bandit 2015 DC Hope's Chief of Crosscreek 2014 NGDC/FC/AFC High Hopes Dark Nite 2013 High Hopes Dark Nite 2012 NGDC/FC/AFC Hits All Jack'D Up 2011 FC/AFC Hits All Jack'D Up 2010 FC/AFC Celebrations Two Of Hearts 2009 NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn 2008 FC BJ's Blaz'n Daisy 2007 Hit's for Pete's Sake 2006 FC/AFC High Hopes Tar’s Dot Com 2005 FC/AFC Bucks Hit The Road Jack 2004 FC Last Dixie Chick 2003 FC/AFC Baby Jane’s BB 2002 FC Coppertop’s Alderwitch 2001 FC/AFC Keystone’s Part of The Plan 2000 CH Hope’s Dandi Don 1999 NGDC/DC/AFC Winchester of Hanging Jaze 1998 FC Sadie Fair Lady 1997 NGDC/FC/AFC JDZ Roc’s Ardent Boomer 1996 FC/AFC JDZ Roc’s Ardent Boomer 1995 FC Winchester of Hanging Jaze 1994 FC Hybrittin’s Hot Pursuit 1993 FC/AFC Echo Valley Painted Lady 1992 FC/AFC Jade’s Dirty Dick 1991 NGDC/FC/AFC Magnum’s Masked Man 1990 FC Magnum’s Masked Man 1989 FC/AFC Perpetuators Misty Skye 1988 NGDC/FC/AFC Jessen’s Lit’l Dab of Dude 1987 FC/AFC Jessen’s Lit’l Dab of Dude 1986 DC Bernie V CD 1985 FC/AFC Stedi’s Bombin Banjo NATIONAL AMATEUR GUN DOG CHAMPIONS 2022 FC B&T’s Sonndance Kid Rock 2021 GFC/FC Sniksoh Hanks Hatch 2020 FC Hurricane Banjo 2019 DC K Nine Finale’s Way To Go 2018 FC/AFC Spring Hill's Red Hot Performance 2017 NGDC/DC/AFC High Hopes Dark Nite 2016 FC/AFC High Hopes Little Ann 2015 DC/AFC Hipoint's Summer Time 2014 FC/AFC Suemac's Sky King 2013 FC/AFC Spring Hill's Hot Wheels 2012 FC/AFC ANJ's Amazing Grace 2011 FC Foster's Buddy II 2010 FC/AFC Jazz's Sweetest Little Secret 2009 FC/AFC Peter Gunn 2008 DC/AFC Triumphant's To Hot To Handle, JH 2007 NAGDC/FC/AFC Clyde's DoubleTrouble 2006 FC/AFC High Hope’s Fly by Nite 2005 FC Clyde’s Double Trouble 2004 NAGDC/DC/AFC Calistar Del Prado 2003 DC/AFC Calistar Del Prado 2002 Little Guy Levi GCH/CH NMR Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye SH NATIONAL WALKING GUN DOG CHAMPION NATIONAL WALKING GUN DOG CHAMPIONS 2022 GCH/CH Nmr Labyrinth Late Nite Summer Skye SH 2021 AFC/DC It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere National Champions The American Brittany ▬ 46 ▬ February 2024

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