Stellar Retrievers provides a comprehensive retriever training program for sporting dogs of many breeds. Whether your goal is an obedient companion, finished hunting retriever, a good bird dog, or an AKC Hunt Test Competitor, Stellar Retrievers can tailor a curriculum to your needs. Jack Morris has experience training Labrador Retrievers, and many other sporting breeds.
Professional retriever training. . . for your best friend.
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Stellar Retrievers makes its home just south of Giddings in the heart of Texas retriever training. On 50 acres of groomed dog training property, Jack maintains clean, professional, top notch kennels. He has 18 years of retriever training experience and a proven record of success.
Just a nice time at Tejas...
Tejas Hunt Test Spring 2012
Tejas Hunting Retriever Club test held April 28-29th was fast and furious. We always especially enjoy this one, as it is only 5 miles from the house and this year even had one flight here at the house. So after all the preparation and parties the weekend finished up with a lot of ribbons!
Master Passes
Blackie and Idgie passed, proving just because you are getting older doesn't mean your slowing down.
Stellar's My Time To Shine "Asta" passed, qualifying her for the Master National at 25 months old. She got her MH title at Metro on April 15th at 24 months old.
Watermark's "Torch" of Torrey Pines, owned by Mary Tatum, passed making that 3 passes for her at master level. Good job!
Torg's Beretta "Bailey", owned by Bob Worms passed and titled. Bob and his dad Frank were good company this weekend and yes.. Bob got wet at the ribbon ceremony.
Stellar's Dancing in the Moonlight "Starr", owned by Bill and Lee Hanes titled this weekend at 25 months old. She nailed the 3rd series 3 difficult, cheaty watermarks...perfect! Check out her title ribbon.
Stellar's Hunky "Dory" owned and handled by Lee Davis got her second pass, yeah, good job Lee.
Stellar's Proud "Mary", owned,trained and handled by Bob Neipert ran fantastic to earn her MH and also qualify for the Master Nationals at a young 25 months. We call our girls the "Stellar Sisters" and we are working on their theme song and dance!!!! Bob got buckets of water to cool him off at the ribbon ceremony. Fun!!!!!
Congradulations also to Marty Thompson for passing "Lucky", Bill Teagues for passing "Cozby"and "Cheers", Lamar Jones for passing "Bonnie", Tim Buck for passing "Laurie.
Junior Passes
BIG CONGRATULATIONS for Brook Jackson our junior 8 year old handler, for titling Jackson's "Sonny" Jack this week end after passing a double staked weekend. Brook out shined all the other handlers and Sonny ran 4 perfect series, making it look easy.
Great weekend and great spring season. Thank you to all our clients, friends, bird throwers and workers for being a part of the Stellar Team. We are off to our summer grounds in Ironwood in a month. Check our site for this summers results and updates. Wish you all good health and a cool summer.
Brook and Sunny!
Star's Title Shot!
Asta's Mug…
Bryan College Station and Brazosport Hunt Test March 10-11
Master passes were many.
Rocky Hill's Icey Blue, owned by Bill and Judy Davis, received her MH beautiful Aggie colored ribbon....way to go Icey. Special thanks to Bill and Judy for bringing an awesome lunch of brisket, yum! Here he is:
Stellar's Dancing in the Moonlight "STAR" owned by Lee and Bill Hanes picked up her 1st master pass. 1 for 1 and shining bright.
Stellar's MY Time to Shine "Asta" owned by Wendy Wotasek also got here 1st master pass and gunning for the master national qualification.
Torg's Beretta "Bailey", owned by Bob Worms, did a great job for her first master pass. We have some great young up and comers!
Watermark's "Torch" of Torrey Pines owned by Mary Tatum double staked in senior and
master to come home with 2 ribbons and her first master pass. Wow!
It was also a great week ends for our friends and other Stellar dogs.
Dee Dee Patterson passed Stellar's Southern Exposure "Louise"
Bob Niepert passed Stellar's Proud Mary as well as Gypsy
Nancy Neipert passed Skeeter, good job Nance.
We have decided to form a new pop group called the "Stellar Sisters" and are looking for a theme song and dance to perform to embarrass Jack! Suggestions welcome
Brazosport Retriever Club HT held March 10-11th was one of those crazy weather weekends, rain,rain,rain,lightning,delays and more rain. For those of you that missed it, SMART! But for those of us that attended it proved to be a successful weekend.
Good test and great judges for our flight made the bad weather bearable.
Master passes
Icey, Asta, Star, Torch,and Trix (Mary Tatum's dog), all handled by Jack
Special notice to our guests from Winston-Salem NC:
Robert Rascoe for passing Spur and Blackie
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Lee Hanes (with husband Bill rooting us on) for passing Ray and Idgie. We love when they visit and thank them for all their help in training and around the place.
Also good to see our friend Bruce Moore from Alaska who ran and passed Gem and River.
Go get em this weekend at Waterloo Bruce.
Also passing dogs were the "Usual Suspects" Bob and Nancy Neipert (Mary, Skeeter and Gypsy), Dede Paterson (Louise),Bill Teagues (Cheers and Cozby) and Lee Davis for Stellar's Honky Dory's 1st master pass, great job all.
Senior passes
Lone Star Power Stroke "Duke" owned by Mike Davis earned his 1st senior pass at a young age of 18 months and a few months on the bench due to injuries. This dog has talent and drive, keep your eye on him.
Watermark's "Torch"of Torrey Pines, owned by Mary Tatum double staked again and is accumulating a bucket of ribbons. "
Congradulations to Lee Telling for passing loveable, "Leroy's Voodoo Forest" in seniors, good having him and Debbie up for the weekend.
Thanks again to Bill and Judy Davis for feeding most of the flight with delicious injected and smoked chicken.......so glad he got that new grill for christmas.
Come join us at Waterloo this weekend!
Last Chance Duck Hunt!
Motley Crew Goes Duck Hunting
Although dog training is the usual routine at Stellar Retrievers, once in a while, the crew gets out with the dogs and works over a spread on the real thing. Doug Bishop hostd a hunt on the Colorado river a few weeks ago for Jack, Chase (8 years old), Cowan, John Blackburn, Dave Davis and a few of the LaGrange boys. The retriever in the pictures is Sway MH, owned by Doug Bishop and trained by Jack. Cowan took these photos and I just had to share!
Competitive Retrievers for SALE!
Both Dogs are SOLD!!!!!!!!!
I am helping a friend sell two well trained Field Trial dogs. They are not washouts. The owner is just reducing the number of players on its team so to speak. Here’s the scoop on these two great dogs:
CK'S SILVER BELLS-POSSUM - " POSSUM "
BLK MALE
DOB 01/05/06
FC HAWKEYES RED, WHITE AND BLUE- "BANNER" - CAREER POINTS 76
X
FC/AFC RUBIE BEGONIA - CAREER POINTS 132
" POSSUM " HAS TWO OPEN 2ND'S AND NUMEROUS JAMS
EYES CLEAR
HIPS EXCELLENT
EIC CLEAR
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CK'S MISS ROSE - " ROSE "
BLK FEMALE
DOB 10/05/06
FC HAWKEYES RED, WHITE AND BLUE- " BANNER "- 76 PTS.
X
FC/AFC RUBIE BEGONIA - 132 PTS
" ROSE " HAS OPEN 1ST AND TWO 4THS AND NUMEROUS JAMS
EYES CLEAR
HIPS EXCELLENT
EIC CLEAR
Brazosport Retriever Club 12/3-4/11 Brazosport Retriever Club 12/3-4/11
Congrats in the Master to: Idgie, Blackie, Jazz and Stellar's Angelena Jolie for all passing. With the completion of the test Sway is Qualified for the 2012 Master National in Alabama. Jazz is owned by Lee and Debbie Telling and was handled by Lee.
We want to also give a Big CONGRATULATIONS to Stellar's Southern Exposure,MH who completed her Master Title. Owned by Wayne and Dede Paterson. Louise is trained and handled by Dede.
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Congrats also to Stellar's Proud Mary for her 1st attempt and success in the Master level at 20 months old. She is owned and trained by Bob and Nancy Niepart, handled by Bob
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Congrats to Mary Tatum for both her dogs titles.
Senior:
Watermark's Working Girl, SH "Trix" owned by Mary passed and received her Senior Hunter Title.
Junior - Watermark's Torch of Torry Pines, JH also owned by Mary completed both JR"S for her Junior Hunter Title
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Palmetto Retriever Club in South Carolina 12/2,3,4/11
Congrats to our North Carolina Friends and there dogs. Stellar's Sunny Ray owned by Bill and Lee Hanes, handled by Lee, and Candlewood's Spur of the Moment owned by Robert and Molly Rascoe, handled by Robert. This Qualified both Ray and Spur for the big dance in 2012 in Alabama as well. Way to go!!!
Photos from MN Training
A talented photographer named Karen has posted some photos from MN training. Check them out!:
Karen's Photo Site
Tweets from the Master National
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Big News from Texas
It has been a top secret project this summer, but it is time for the news to get out! The Texas home of Stellar Retrievers has been pumping its tanks over the last three months. The well went in just before the crew went North in June and slowly, ever so slowly, the tanks have been filling up! We have water where most in Texas don't to train retrieves. So as the weather is turning unfriendly up in Michigan, we are set to do big water work in Texas when we get home in the next week or two. Here are shots of the before and after pumping!
Northern Flight Title Photos
Congratulations to "Dakota" for her Master Hunter Title!
Congratulations to "Star" for her Senior Hunter Title!
2011 Northern Flight Hunting Retriever Hunt Test
We tested at the Northern Flight Hunting Retriever Association
at Marine on St. Croix, MN
It was quite the weekend and I'll leave it at that.
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Master passes are Ray, Sway and Dakota,MH.
Special Congratulations go to Lance Hafner and Dakota, MH for earning her Master Hunter title.
In senior Johnny,SH owned by Bill and Carolyn Cox earned his Senior title on the first test Saturday. Bill was there to watch Johnny's final senior test and they had a safe trip back to Arkansas.
Johnny's sister Starr owned by Bill and Lee Hanes also got her senior title Sunday night.
Their sister Asta received a pass on Saturday also.
Bonnie owned by James and Janene Campise passed both senior tests for a terrific start on her senior tile.
In Junior
Duke (The Duke) owned by Mike Davis passed both of his tests for a good start also. Hope all is well and if temps cooperate I'll be back next week, Jack
Duluth Retriever Club Hunt Test
BEMIDJI UPDATE
Five more ribbons were earned by Stellar retrievers in this second Master test. Congratulations goes to Whiskey,owned by Gregg Lohse, Icey owned by Bill & Judy Davis, Idgie handled by Marthy Thompson, and Blackie owned and handled by Robert Rascoe, for passing both of their Master tests. (Again, Spur owned and handled by Robert Rascoe and Dakota owned by Lance Hafner passed one each.)
Star oned by Lee & Bill Hanes, Asta, and Johnny owned by Bill & Carolyn Cox, three of Idgie's puppies, passed their first ever Senior test on Sunday. Their older sister Ethyl, owned and handled by Marty Thompson, passed as well, giving her a total of four Senior passes.
We're now back in Ironwood for two weeks, training for another double Master in Duluth,Mn which begins Friday 8-5-11. Don't forget the closing this Wednesday!
JACK
Here's Whiskey!
Here's Icey!
Stellar Retrievers goes Multi Media!
"Whiskey" 1st series of Mississippi Headwater Ret. Club
UP Hunt Test Update!
All Stellar Retriever dogs passed the Master test today! Spur was the only dog to line a blind. We had lots of round hay bales, high thick cover, and good dog work.
Keep those fingers and paws crossed for the rest of the week-end!
Update from the UP!
We are on the way to Bemidji, MN for the hunt test - it's about a 5 hour drive. To prepare for the test, we did one last set-up this morning that included live fliers, diversion birds and cold blinds.
I have included a few more pictures to give you an idea of the terrain, still having trouble downloading videos from my IPhone, but haven't given up yet.
Keep all fingers and paws crossed for the dogs this week-end!
It's Chlly Up Here...Wait a minute, No It's NOT!
We are staying on the Davis Reservation in Ironwood, MI - we trained on the Chief's grounds yesterday.
We came here to escape the heat only to find it's in the high 80's/low 90's and HUMID!! Jack is the only one with an air conditioner in his bedroom!
More to come over the next few days,
Marty Thompson, Tomball, TX
Robert Rascoe, Winston-Salem, NC
Bill & Lee Hanes, Winston-Salem, NC
Here is the crew resting between sets in the heat wave! Looks like Texas to me!
It's Chilly Up Here
More news soon,
-Jack-
Lake Country Retriever Club
Anyway,On the other hand it was a good weekend for Romeo's Sassy Cassie owned by Doug Lewis of Duluth, MN. She now has another feather in her cap as she passed the test and Qualified for the Master National. She's a newbie to the master level tests and went 6 out 7.
We had very good bird placement. The test is held on a hunting preserve so it has plowed strips were they planted corn, Millet, ect. The water has wild rice and duck weed all over, and the dogs were thoroughly tested and judged accordingly. Great weather for the weekend with temps 50-70s. it is 56 now with the high today in the low 70s. Gonna put the dogs on the truck! Gotta go. Hope all is well!
Jack
Central Minnesota Double Master
Jack.
Minnesota's Iron Range Retriever Club Hunt Test
After an uneventful trip to our summer home and settling us and our team in, we jumped right back into our weekend games. On June 11th and 12th we ran Minnesota's Iron Range Retriever Club test. It was a challenging and fair test with good judges, fantastic weather and a nice visit with our northern friends.
Master passes go to:
Whiskey River XXIV owned by Greg Lohse. This was Whiskey's first master pass,look out title here we come!
Romeo's Sassy Cassie owned by Doug and Jennifer Lewis. Two more to qualify for master national.
The Bee Charmer "Idgie" ran a near perfect test, not cheating on a mark in the second series that drew many dogs to the easy route.
We head to Central Minnesota this weekend for a double master and more good times.
Summer Hunt Test Iternary
Stellar Retriever 2011 Summer Hunt Test Itinerary
June 11th & 12th - One Master, One Senior, One Junior
Minnesota Iron Range Retriever Club
Virginia, MN – Closes 06/01/11
June 17th, 18th & 19th – Two Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Central Minnesota Retriever Club
Sauk Rapids – MN – Closes 06/07/11
June 24th, 25th & 26th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Lake Country Retriever Club
Prior Lake, MN – Closes 06/15/11
July 8th, 9th & 10th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Hennepin Retriever Club
Foley, MN – Closes 06/28/11
July 15th, 16th & 17th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Blackhawk Retriever Club
Mondovi, WI – Closes 07/05/11
July 22nd, 23rd & 24th – Two Masters, One Senior, Three Junior
Mississippi Headwaters Retrievers Club
Bemidji, MN – Closes 07/11/11
August 5th, 6th & 7th – Two Masters, Two Senior, One Junior
Duluth Retriever Club
Duluth, MN – Closes 07/27/11
August 26th, 27th & 28th – One Masters, Two Senior Two Junior
Northern Flight Retriever Association
Mariine on St. Croix, MN – 08/17/11
Names & Dates are Subject to Change: Please note at this time we do not know which Hunt Tests we will be entering. That will be determined at a later date.
Thanks,
Jack
Heart of Texas HT
Master
Romeo's Sassy Cassie, owned by Doug & Jennifer Lewis of Duluth,Mn. passed with her lightning speed and keen marking/handling skills. Third pass for Cassie.
Idgie and Blackie also both passed what were overall three challenging series.
Congratulations to Tim Buck on passing Laurie.
Senior
Congratulations to Fernando Somoza and Joannie"s Copper Jade for earning her Senior Title. She ran an absolutely perfect second series of a water memory bird thrown down a channel by a point where she stepped on the bird to finish her 4 for 4th passes as a SH.
Junior
Stellar's Johnny Walker Black, owned by William & Carolyn Cox ran with enthusiasm and style in both series to earn his Junior Title at 13 months. Start figuring out a place to hang all these ribbons Bill.
Boss's Baby Bonnie Blue, owned by James and Jeanine Campise also earned a beautiful ribbon and Junior title. Jeanine was there to watch as Bonnie smacked it on both series.
Don't know who was happier to pose for a title picture, her or Bonnie. Good Job!
We are through with the spring tests here in Texas and heading to our summer training home June 1st. Watch for our summer schedule shortly!
-Jack-
Tejas Hunt Test Results!
Master
Congrats to Jazz, owned by Lee and Debbie Telling, handled by Lee. This was Jazz's 6th pass to qualify her for Maryland's 2011 Master National.
Congrats to Laurie, owned by Tim Buck, handled by Jack Morris. This was her 6th pass as well and she will be keeping Jazz company at the Master National 2011 event.
A round of applause went to Cassie,owned by Doug Lewis of Duluth, Mn for passing her 2nd master test. She's really running well!
And finally our sweet Idgie continues to show her skills by getting a master ribbon. She is already qualified for MN but loves running anyway.
Senior
Big day for Bailey, earning her senior title. Her owner Bob Worms of Minneapolis Mn joined us to watch and receive a beautiful title ribbon. She has worked hard and shined this weekend.
Jade, owned by Fernando Sermoza was also a senior ribbon earner receiving her 3rd pass....one more to go....come watch her next week at Heart of Texas for that title!!!!!
Junior
Look out....we have some awesome young ones coming up. Bonny,owned by James and Jeanine Campise nailed down 2 junior passes this weekend, looking like one of the best dogs there.
Not to be out shined by his teammate, Johnny, owned by Bill and Carolyn Cox of Arkansas, ran his best to receive 2 junior ribbons.
It was a warn but wonderful weekend at the Tejas test, this local test brings lots of friends, owners and good times. We recommend all interested bring their family and friends to Tejas in the future!!!!!
The picture attached is of Bob Worms and Bailey's title
Update from Stellar Retrievers East!
Our Spring Hunt Test season is winding down. Weather has been cold and rainy at many tests, and now, hot! What happened to the warm Spring weather with cool breezes? Our tests have either been straight forward or very hard. Be sure to ask Judge
Robert Rascoe about his breaking test that started in a coffin blind with bubba gunners - the participants couldn't believe it!
Robert & Mollie and Bill & I hope to join you in Michigan this summer for training. Please give all of our Texas friends a big hello - especially Darin, Mike, Eric, Marty, Debbie &. Lee, Nancy & Bob, Wendy and Hattie!
Congrats to Rascoe's "Spur" and Hane's "Ray"
Jack
SHR Hyegold John Wayne Lucky Txn, SH,RN,WC,CCA. "Scout"
It saddens me to inform y'all that yesterday we lost Ann's 6 yr old male golden retriever, SHR Hyegold John Wayne Lucky Txn, SH,RN,WC,CCA. "Scout".
The doctors at A&M University discovered masses on his liver and spleen. Biopsy rendered a diagnosis as liposarcoma and/or lymphosarcoma. With the described prognosis, the decision was made to spare him any suffering.
Scout was a talented dog and a loving companion. His many titles proved this including his most recent SH title received just one week ago at Waterloo Amatuer Retriever Club.
Scout spent 8 months with me in training and was one of my star pupils-always eager to train and retrieve, but playful and loving when training was through. There were endless compliments on his handsome appearance from all who watched him run.
Finally I want to say that Ann is an appreciative, kind and very knowledgeable client and it was truely a joy to work with her and Scout and become friends. Her love for Scout was obvious in all our visits and Wendy and I are so sorry for her loss.
WE WILL MISS OUR SCOUTTIE!
_Jack and Wendy=
Spring 2011 Hunt Test Schedule
Stellar Retriever 2011
Spring Hunt Test Itinerary
February 19th - One Master, Two Senior, One Junior
Rose Country Retriever Club – Closes February 9th
Tennessee Colony, TX - Ducks
February 26th – One Master, Two Senior, Two Junior – Good Judges
Port Arthur Retriever Club – Closes February 17th
Hamshire, TX – Ducks
March 5th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Bryan College Station Retriever Club – Closes February 16th
Iola, TX – Duck
March 11th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior – Closes March 2nd
Brazoport Retriever Club – Closes March 2nd
Fayetteville, TX – Ducks & Pheasants
March 19th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior – Closes March 9th
Waterloo Amateur Retriever Club
Manheim, TX – Ducks & Pheasants
March 26th
Great Houston Retriever Club
Anderson, TX
April 16th – One Senior, One Junior Only – Closes April 6th
Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Club
Terrell, TX – Pat McCale
April 23th - Closes April 13th – One Masters, One Senior Two Junior
Dallas Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Club
Ravenna, TX – Lou Davis
April 30th – Closes April 20th
Tejas Retriever Club
Northrup, TX – Ducks
May 7th – Closes April 27th
Heart of Texas Retrievers Club
Buckholt’s, TX
Names & Dates are Subject to Change