Stellar Retrievers News and Updates Blog

Lake Country Retriever Club

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-06-29T06:17:06-05:00

Well, over all it was a tough weekend. Dog 1, Idgie, went out in the first series, Sway and Dakota, went out in the second. I ate some marinated duck breast and bit into a piece of steel shot, I think a cracked a tooth. I'll have to see whats gonna happen there?

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

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-06-20T06:45:42-05:00

We just finished the double master test at Central Minnesota. Sway, owned by Doug Bishop, passed both masters and is now qualified for the Master National. Cassie passed one for her MH title. Congrats! Blackie and Idgie passed both tests. Weather is a cool 48 degrees. Jealous? More later,
Jack.

Minnesota's Iron Range Retriever Club Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-06-17T06:53:36-05:00

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

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-05-25T07:42:12-05:00

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

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-05-11T11:14:18-05:00

Another warm but rewarding weekend, this time at The Heart of Texas, in Buckholts, Tx.

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!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-05-03T12:09:31-05:00

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!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-04-29T08:39:26-05:00

We've trained and "maintained" hard the Spring and all North Carolina Stellar dogs have qualified for Master National - Maryland, here we come!

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"

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-04-18T06:12:51-05:00

Here is a picture of Robert "Pee Coal Train" Rascoe with his dog Spur who passed his 6th at Palmetto Retriever club for 6 Master tests to qualifiy for the 2011 Master National on Marylands Eastern Shore this year. Lee hanes also passed her dog " Ray " for the Master National also. Congrats go out to both!!!! Keep up the good work well see them at The National!
Jack

SHR Hyegold John Wayne Lucky Txn, SH,RN,WC,CCA. "Scout"

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-03-29T19:00:37-05:00

Condolences go out to our friend Ann Burke,

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

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-01-31T11:03:59-06:00

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

Flyer Friday's Tarheel Event!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-01-29T13:52:15-06:00

With some fantastic weather, a huge group gathered at the farm this past Friday for two great land setups and LOTS of retrievers running hard for those flyers and dead birds! Lee and Bill Hanes, Bob Rascoe, Lauren Hanes, Lee and Debbie Telling, Bob and Nancy Niepert, Fernando Somoza, and of course, Jack's honey, Wendy who was chef du jour, made it feel like a big retriever party. The sun was out and temps were comfortable for a big day of dogs, dogs, and more dogs. Ty Davis and his dad visited a short while, but due to a cold, they had to leave early. Lunch was a hot picnic off the tailgate of brisket, chicken, and all the fixings. Below is a slideshow show casing lots of the usual suspects and some new faces. Tim Springer's gal, Lauren Hanes, was out and she ran a few of her big dogs on the afternoon setup. Jack ran all of his students and coached Lee and Bob on handling and training. All these can be seen at the Mighty Dog Photo site.

It was good to get out and let the old Nikon turns some tricks with great light and beautiful dogs. Photos of Star, Asta, Spur, Idgie, Lee, Bob, Jade, and many more are all available for viewing at www.mightydogphoto.com. Look in the gallery section for Flyer Friday January 2011.

Best regards,
Mike

January 2011 Flyer Friday Slideshow

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2011-01-29T13:50:27-06:00

Waterloo's Halloween Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-31T17:11:25-05:00

Good news! All dogs entered this weekend passed their tests!

Special congratulations to Chris and Lacey Hughes for their dog Bella. Bella's master pass today completed the last leg of her Master Hunter Title!

-Jack-

More Photos from the Master National

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-18T20:43:25-05:00

Lee Hanes with Ray and Jack

It's Official!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-17T19:11:56-05:00

Sway, idgie & Ray qualified!!!! Whoo hoo! Pics to follow as soon as we take them!
-Lee Hanes-

Idgie-Stellar's very own!

Ray-Owned by Lee and Bill Hanes

Sway-owned by Doug Bishop

Hurry Up and Wait!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-17T12:29:11-05:00

Our fight finished yesterday, but the other two flights are still running. We do not want to jinx the dogs by making any predictions, but we believe that Sway, Idgie and Ray ran well yesterday. Will give you results as soon as they are announced.

Thanks to all of you for your support this week!

Lee Hanes

6th Series MN- Oh NO!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-16T11:29:57-05:00

To my training group:
Good luck at the test this week-end. We are all pulling for you and confident that Robert has set- up great tests!

We are at the MN test named "0h No". This test has already been run by the other two flights so there is scent everywhere.

You first run a short blind on the left. Then you have a triple with a pheasant flier.
After picking up the triple, you have a blind to the right on the side/top of a small mound.

Guess this is the final test. All fingers and paws crossed.

Fifth Series Complete-No casualties!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-16T07:41:54-05:00

Long day, but we completed the fifth series. The flight only lost one dog today - Sway, Idgie and Ray are still in as well as Gypsy and Skeeter, Nancy and Bob Neipert's dogs.

We had a walk-up triple with 2 blinds. All marks and blinds involved running water. The triple consisted of a flier and 2 very tight converging birds. The converging birds were almost equal distance from the line, Flier was thrown first on the right, then center bird thrown right to left, and left converging bird thrown left to right.

The 2 blinds were very tight to the left of the marks and run after the marks. The blinds were so tight, you had to declare which blind you were going to get first.

The only dog that went out failed because it picked up the wrong blind first.

Wendy and Lee had a good view of the tests since we acted as bird stewards. Many of today's pictures on the Stellar Retrievers site were taken by Wendy while she worked.

Keep your fingers and paws crossed for all dogs and participants!

Snapshots from California!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-15T10:32:36-05:00

Lee Hanes has been busy with her iPhone camera. Here's what she's been seeing out in California!

After the 4th Series...

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-15T06:13:40-05:00

69 dogs going to the 5th series. Was HOT again today. We go to the Donut Hole test tomorrow.

Sway, Idgie and Ray are still in from Stellar's Retrievers.

Nancy and Bob Neipert, from Lexington , TX, still have both dogs in -Gypsy and Skeeter.

Frankie's Party was a lot of fun with great food as usual.

-Lee Hanes-

FLASH UPDATE from the 4th

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-14T14:42:01-05:00

They are "sluicing" the flier. I'm trying to say that they shoot the water once the duck hits the water.

Blackie just broke - he had been clean (no handles) in first 3 series. DAMN!!!

Master National Website

MN 4th SERIES REPORT FROM LEE HANES

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-14T12:16:06-05:00

The fourth series is very busy! It's a quad with a blind-all through running water. Bubba gunner shoots birds 2 & 4, there is a breaking flier, and breaking/wipeout bird that comes over working dog's head from behind - look at MN site for details. Good wind & temp this morning, but expected to get hot again today.

I'll be planting the blind from 3 until tonight. Will give update prior to that if time allows. We started with dog number 1 today.

Robert, the most popular chair here is Jack's pull-up canapy chair - like mine!!

Sent from my iPhone

Lee Hanes

Smoke Cleared on the 3rd Series

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-13T20:14:54-05:00

Just in from Jack...Call backs from completion of the third series were announced. The Stellar team had one casualty. Jazz did not get called back. That leaves Sway, Ray, Blackie, and Idgie still in the game!

MN Update from Lee Hanes

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-13T16:17:47-05:00

Rough notes from the field...read from the bottom to top!

First, I forgot to copy Dean and Mike Meek on these emails. Sorry, the California sun has gotten to me. You two might want to start with the first email and read to the top. ( Ellison, please forward to Dean and send me his email address.)

Sad news, Joey's dog just went out - third series.

Things happening that remind me that we need a medical kit in the car:

Fox Tail grass is everywhere. Nasty seed stems that go up nose, throat, etc. Jazz had one in her nose as did one of Ray Shank's dogs. For Jazz, we put mineral oil in her nose, it soften the stem and Jazz could sneeze it out. Ray tried the oil, but his dog had to go to vet, be sedated and the vet got it out. Symptom for nose was unrelenting sneezing. Put mineral pil and dropper in the med box.

Now we are fighting meat bees. Similar to yellow jacket, but bores into dead meat - like a dead duck or pheasant. One of our dogs had several bites in face after third series yesterday. Today, dog blinked blind and when judges checked the bird, you guessed it, bees. Had to stop test and spray. Need Benedryl in that medicine box.

Finally, Golden was running yesterday and just sat down and would not move.
Veterinerian arrived, cockle burrs in his "jewels". Only recourse, cut them out! "No More Tangle" spray was applied after the cutting. Jim, add it to the box!

Wind is not bad today. Talk to you later.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 12, 2010, at 7:43 PM, Lee Hanes <blhanes@att.net> wrote:

Ray was last dog to run tonight just as sun went below the mountains, Involved a honor and as fate would have it, the flier station had no more birds for the by-dog so had a long wait for the honor since the live birds had been put up for the night.
To be continued after call- backs.

Retriever News hadcera trouble tonite and asked me to take pictures of our feeding/airing. If you see pictures of Jack with sunset, their ours.

Also, Jack wants you to let us know what you think of his site:

stellar-retrievers.com

Rough notes from the field...read from the bottom to top!

Arriving at house-train hard tomorrow and good luck at test this week-end

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 12, 2010, at 3:53 PM, Lee Hanes <blhanes@att.net> wrote:

84 of 86 dogs passed. All Jack's dogs still in.
C
Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:15 AM, Lee Hanes <blhanes@att.net> wrote:

First, I believe today is Mollie's birthday . Happy Day Mollie - make sure Robert takes you to dinner.

We are back to second series, wind is about 10 mph today.

Tom McKenzie's dog was the first dog to not drive up the hill on that left hand mark. He had a beautiful run.

Ray's first dog drove up the hill - Ray handled. Seems to me that the pro's handle and the amateurs do not.

Again, happy day Mollie!

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 11, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Lee Hanes <blhanes@att.net> wrote:

All of Jack's dogs have run but one. Ray just ran and did fine-she got a LONG cripple for her flier and she had a big hunt, but did fine.

Hot and windy today, but the wind seems to be helping the dogs.

Am sitting wtth Joey Edsall now, we wish you were all here - next year. Joey said "you better be out traning!"

Will write again after call-backs.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 11, 2010, at 11:43 AM, Ellison Armfield <armbrooklabs@mac.com> wrote:

We are getting no information. How is the weather, the tests, the dogs??????????????????????

2010 Master National Day 3

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-12T20:04:05-05:00

After the 2nd series, all our dogs were back to run the third. At this time, only Sway and Blackie have run the third. Sway had her second handle in this series, but Blackie ran clean!
-Jack-

Master National Monday October 11th

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-11T20:30:23-05:00

After the first series was complete, it was Jazz, Idgie, Ray, Sway and Blackie on the call backs list. I'm sorry to report Cody went out early with a return to an old fall. The second series got rolling today and starts with a double. On return from the right hand go-bird, the diversion bird was thrown over the dog's head. So far, I have only run Ray, and she did great!
More later,
-Jack

PreNational Training-Attempt 2

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-11T13:47:22-05:00

After long and uneventful trip,we arrived in California on Sunday and started training on Monday,
The terrain here is quite different, The ground is so hard we need a drill to get the holding blinds in the ground. (But as you can see from Jack's four wheeling adventure, there is also some mud.) Yes, that is a tow strap!

We have an energetic and fun training group:
Nancy and Bob Neipert from Texas
Lee and Bill Hanes from North Carolina
Bruce Moore from Alaska
"Solo" Karen Blackbird from Minnesota (We hope John will join us tomorrow,)
Denise and Jace from Minnesota
Bill and Lynn Teague from Texas
Jack Noble and Rob from the Lassen Retriever Club here in California

Special note to:
Steve Hoppas: Cody did well today on a "double double (converging hip pocket)
Lee and Debbie Telling know Jazz is doing her usual fantastic job.
Sway owned by Doug Bishop is keeping up with the older dogs wonderfully.

To Molly and Robert: We all are loving Spur, especially Lee Hanes, (he's a sweetheart!)

Training is going well for all dogs and all have adjusted to the new time zone.
This week it was training, opening ceremonies and more training. The event starts Sunday, so keep checking the blog for updates.

Pre-National Training Report

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-08T15:34:52-05:00

Tip of the Hat to our Hunters!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-03T16:38:58-05:00

As the team and I are working our way through the Master National event in California, I just wanted to remember all the gun dogs that are hopefully out with their handlers retrieving the dove and teal that are open season right now! This is a shot of a friend of Stellar Retrievers sitting out opening morning of dove season. Zoe looks like she's ready to go!

Rose Country Hunt Rest-Good News

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-01T18:01:57-05:00

Ok here we go from Tennessee Colony, TX Rewarding weekend for Stellar Retrievers, especially the owner/handlers.

Congrats to Steve & Heather Hoppas owners of Belle, Steve handled and titled her in Senior on Saturday. Good job Steve!

Master passes:

Lee & Debbie Telling owners of Jazz, Lee handled her and put another pass under his belt. Way to go Lee.

Ginny trained by Clint Avant of Vision Retrievers, received her 5th pass for her MH title under the handling of Jack

A new member of the Stellar team Candlewoods Spur of the Moment owned by Robert & Mollie Rascoe passed his 1st hunt test ever in the Master.
Great start for Spur!

Bella owned by Chris & Lacey Hughes received her 4th master pass, one more to go for her MH title

Congrats also to: Sunny Ray, Sway, Idgie and Blackie for getting a pass!

Our senior dogs had great success also. Dakota owned by Lance Hefner, receiving her Senior Title on Saturday.
Finishing right behind her on Sunday Maggie owned by David & Katy Dyslin doubled up this weekend to finish her Senior Title also.

Back to the farm and more training in front of the Master National!

-Jack-

Congrats to an Idgie Pup!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-10-01T15:59:28-05:00

These are pictures of Maggie. She is from the first breeding of Idgie and Willie which would also be Idgie's second litter. Maggie is 17 months and went 4 for 4 in JR. and also four straight in Senior. She is pictured below with her owner, David Dyslin. Big congrats go out to Maggie and her owner for her Senior Title secured at the Rose Country Retriever Club test this last weekend!

Northen Flight Hunting Retriever Club

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-09-03T15:37:04-05:00

Last weekend at Northern Flight Hunting Retriever Club, Hugo MN, we had a great showing.

Congrats to Master Hunter Qualifiers:

Jazz owned by Lee and Debbie Telling
Cody               Steve Hoppas
Idgie                Tim Mahady
Blackie              Robert and Mollie Rascoe
Ray                   Bill and Lee Hanes
Sway                Doug Bishop

Double congrats for 2 Senior passes each
Maggie ---David Dyslin
Belle        Steve Hoppas
Dakota     Lance Hefner
Icey         Bill Davis

Loading up the truck to head back to Texas this week. See you all soon,

-Jack-

Summer Update from the U.P.

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-08-07T09:07:54-05:00

Well, a lot has happened over the last 2 weekends. I have been blessed to have great friends here with me. Robert Rascoe (Louise's owner) and Double Handle Marty Thompson ( Ethyl's owner) were here for 10 days for training and running the Mississippi Headwaters hunt test, in Bemidji,MN. It was really nice to have these two long time friends here to help and have fun with while we train this big team of retrievers.

Cody owned by Steve Hoppas doubled up in Bemidji for his Master Hunter title and Qualified for the Master National 10/10/10 in California.

Sway, owned by Doug Bishop of La Grange, got one pass in Bemidji for Master Hunter title and another in Duluth for her ticket to the big dance in California also.

Bella, owned by Chris and Lacey Hughes, passed 1 each for her 3rd Master pass.

Louise and Ginny now have 3 master passes, also!

Stella is a new Senior Hunter. Rose got her JH title, both owned by Duwayne and Nancy Meyer.

Cassie is now a SH owned by Doug Lewis
Dakota, owned by Lance Hefner, ran her first Senior test in Duluth and got her first pass!

Ethyl, owned by Marty Thompson, got 2 passes towards her Junior title as well.

Our regulars Jazz, Ray, Idgie also earned Master passes with Marty and Robert handling them. A great time was had by all.

Yesterdays High 73 low last night 58.

Talk to everyone soon,
Jack

Hennepin County RC

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-07-12T06:24:18-05:00

We were welcomed to The First inaugural/annual Licensed Hunting Test for the benefit of the Benton Retriever Grounds. BRG is owned by Hennepin County Amateur Retriever Club and Minnesota Field Trial Association.

Master pass congratulations 3 out of 4 for:
Louise owned by Robert and Mollie Rascoe,
Sway owned by Doug Bishop and
Bella owned by Chris and Lacey Hughes

Senior pass congratulations 1 for 1 again with
Cassie owned by Doug and Jennifer Lewis

Great to see old friends and also meet new ones.

Hope all is well with everyone,
Jack

Lake Country Retriever Club Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-07-01T07:09:12-05:00

I loaded up the trailer and headed to Duluth this past weekend for the Lake Country Retriever Club Test. The weekend turned out okay for our team with the following congrats:

Cody passed Master for his 4th pass this year.

Jazz passed for her 6th Master pass to Qualify for the 2010 Master National event. Congrats to Lee and Debbie Telling for Jazz's consistent work! Guess its time to book those tickets to California Lee!

Ms. Idgie acquired her 6 pass to qualify for the 2010 Master National.

Cassie passed her second Senior test. Good work Cassie!

Not to much else to report,

See ya later,
Jack

Central Minnesota Retriever Club Hunt Test Results

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-06-21T19:36:57-05:00

Now that we are all settled in up here, I loaded up the trailer and headed out to the Central Minnesota Retriever Club Hunt Test for a double master weekend. The terrain is unusual to our dogs as the cover is knee high and green. It makes it an extra tall challenge for the Southern dogs.

Morning temps were a wonderful with cool mid 50's with highs reaching 78-80 degrees. All tests were challenging and fair with good judging. As always, its great to see our long time, fun, northern friends. So the results are shown below. Congratulations to:

Stellar's Sunny Ray owned by Lee and Bill Hanes- 2 Master Passes
Blackie - 2 Master Passes
Jazz-owned by Lee Telling - 1 Master Pass
Idgie-1 Master Pass
Bella-Last Senior pass for her Senior Title- Congratulations to Chris and Lacey Hughes
Cassie-owned by Doug Lewis of Duluth, MN, Passed her Senior test
Louise-passed her Senior test

I have fast internet now so it will be easier to stay in touch. Let's get the summer rolling! Oh, and here are some snaps from the weekend:

-Jack-

Future champion "Asta" (new pup)

"Blackie"

On my way back from Senior with "Bella" in her chariot

"Sway" in the 1st series

Stellar's Sunny "Ray" in 1st series

"Jazz" coming back from the short retired mark

"Louise" looking at long retired. Blind on the right is the wipe out flyer shot across the test.

Jazz Puppies Still Available!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-06-16T21:25:06-05:00

Click here to read about the Jazz Puppy Litter!

Summer Hunt Test Schedule 2010

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-06-03T21:15:59-05:00

Stellar Retriever 2010 Summer Hunt Test Itinerary

June 18th, 19th & 20th - Double Master, Double Senior, One Junior
Central Minnesota Retriever Club – Closes June 8
Sauk Rapids, MN

June 26th & 27th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Lake Country Retriever Club – Closes June 16th
Prior Lake, MN

July 10th & 11th – One Master, One Senior, Two Junior
Hennepin Country Retriever Club – Closes June 28th
Foley, MN

July 16th, 17th & 18th – One Master, One Senior, One Junior
North Dakata Retriever Club – Closes July 7th
Glydon, MN

July 23th, 24th & 25th – Double Master, One Senior, Three Junior
Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club
Bemidji, MN

July 24th & 25th
Chippewa Valley Retriever Club – Closes July 14th
Glenwood City, WI

July 30th, 31st & Aug. 1st - Double Master, One Senior, Two Juniors
Dulth Retriever Club – Closes July 20th
Dulth, MN

August 28th & 29th – One Master, Two Senior, Two Junior
Northern Flight Hunting Retriever Assoc. – Closes August 17th
Dates are Subject to Change

Heart of Texas Retriever Club Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-05-10T06:09:49-05:00

It is nice to have a test near by and the Heart of Texas Retriever Club Test was this weekend up in Buckholts. In Master, there were 59 starters and 12 passes. Congrats to Lee and Bill Hanes for Lee handling Ray to another Master pass and Lee's third Master pass in a row with Ray! Cody the Lab and Louise passed the Master test also! Way to go everybody!

In Senior, congrats to Chris and Lacy Hughes for Bella's 3rd senior pass in a row. 3 down, one to go for Bella's Senior title!

In the Junior stake, Bailey completed both tests this weekend for her JR title. Congrats to Baily's owner Bob Worms.
Sorry for short blog update, but I'm tired...

-Jack-

Tejas Hunt Test Report

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-05-06T20:12:20-05:00

There were a few note worthy events at the Tejas test. Congratulations go out to:
Sway owned by Doug Bishop for her pass in Master.

             Jet earned his 5th master pass for his MH title . His owner, Sean Hale, handled him to this title pass. Great job Sean!

             Laurie owned/handled by Tim Buck passed her six test to finish our her qualification for the 2010 Master National in California. In addition, Laurie passed her fifth leg for the Master National at the Bryan College Station test the previous weekend. Congratulations to Tim and Laurie.

             Congrats to Nancy Niepert and Skeeter for another Master pass as well.

In the Senior flights, Bella owned by Chris & Lacey Hughes, scored a qualifying score for another Senior pass.

And finally, in Junior,Maggie owned by David Dyslin passed both tests to complete her Junior Hunter title.

           Bailey, owned by Bob Worms, also passed both the Junior tests and completed her first two legs towards a Junior title. Great work from the young dogs.

-Jack_

New Litter of Field Bred Puppies

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-05-04T20:38:20-05:00

Lee and Debbie Telling have a litter of four puppies on the ground. You can view the pedigree of the Jazz puppies by clicking the link in the upper left of the home page. Puppies will be $800 each and if you are interested in one, please contact me through the website. Below are two links. The first is to the blog for the litter and the second to download an Excel spreadsheet containing the pedigree and a ton of trivia about each dog up the line. You'll never believe how far back it goes!

Forrest x Jazz Pedigree and info

Download the Pedigree and Notes on Each Relative

-Jack-

Congrats to Sean Hale and "Jet"!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-04-28T19:44:21-05:00

Okay everybody, we need to give Sean Hale a pat on the back for passing the Master test this past weekend. He owns and handled Jet for a qualifying score at the Dallas Ft. Worth Labrador Retriever Hunt Test. Way to go Sean!

Rockwall Retriever Club Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-04-19T20:42:05-05:00

The master test had a monster first series this weekend and started with a flight of 38 dogs. Wham! It hit the dogs like a storm. First rattle out of the box and the field was cut to 12. Made for a short second and third series and the Stellar team scored well! Congratulations go out to:

Laurie owned by Tim Buck
Sway owned by Doug Bishop
Cody, "The Chocolate Lab," owned by Steve Hoppas
Jet owned by Sean Hale

Congratulations also go out to Gypsy owned by Bob Niepert and handled by Nancy Niepert for being among the nine passes awarded in this test.

In the Senior Stake, Emmy, owned by Fernando Somoza, passed her last test to qualify for her Senior Hunter Title, and Bella, owned by Chris and Lacey Hughes, passed her first Senior test.

Maggie, one of my young dogs, passed 2 Junior Hunter tests. Nice work on the singles!

Congratulations to Lee Hanes in North Carolina!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-03-29T21:00:22-05:00

I'm proud to to let you know Stellar's Sunny Ray owned by Bill and Lee Hanes of Winston-Salem, NC, passed the master hunt test this weekend at the Lumber River Ret. Club in Linden,NC. This was Lee's first time to handle Ray in a master test and what a great job they delivered! Good job Lee!

Waterloo Retriever Club Spring Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-03-22T20:28:12-05:00

Man oh, man, was Saturday windy and cold. We got a late start due to the rain that was coming through the area and then came the wind! Rough day to be outside for sure. I ran dogs in the a Master flight and a Senior flight this weekend. Stellar dogs brought home passes in both Senior and Master. In the Master stake, 54 dogs started and there were 12 passing scores. Blackie, a long time team member managed to pass. Jazz, owned and handled by Lee Telling, passed Master, and Lucky, owned and handled by Marty Thompson, passed this tough test. Congratulations guys, you did a great job!

"Emmy"

In the Senior stake, Emmy, owned by Fernando Somoza, passed another leg on her way to a Senior Title. Great job Emmy!

Flyer Friday-March 19th Waterloo Warmup!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-03-19T17:22:18-05:00

We had a great group today as Spring Break winds down. Our long time friend and Stellar Staff member, Darren, was out working with Josh and I to run Ye Ol'Steadying Drill with Lee and Debbie Telling, my honey Wendy, Tim Buck, and Mike Meek. We had blue bird skies and mild weather to head out near the barn and setup the signature test warm up drill for all the dogs. Short mark thrown behind a tree and log with the flyer dropped right in the dog's grill to test the dog's steady, blind under the arc of the short bird, diversion thrown on the way back from the blind, and a long single to finish things up. A lot going on for sure and most everybody did well. Forrest, handled by Lee, bit hook line and sinker for the flyer dropped in his grill so we had to give Lee the usual hard time for Forrest's performance. Now that Lee has shook that off, we wish him luck tomorrow at the Waterloo Hunt Test which promises to be a little dicey with some really bad weather blowing in over night.

Mike put together a slide show with mug shots of Cody the Chocolate, Maggie, Mary Tatum's Party, Doug Bishop's Sway, and Fernando Somoza's Emmy along with some various shots of the farm which can be viewed here:

Flyer Friday Slide Show

Here is a taste of a few of the mugshots:

Brazosport Hunt Test, Montgomery Texas...Results In!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-03-15T21:10:44-05:00

Headed over to Montgomery, Texas this weekend for the Brazosport Hunt Test. In Master, passes were scored by Cody the Chesapeake, Sway, and Jet. Congratulations to Penny Watkins, Doug Bishop, and Sean Hale.

"Cody" "Sway"

Nip owned by Ron and Tammy Johnson passed the Junior for his title. Congratulations to little Nip for a great job!
I'm looking forward to great weather for training this week. Waterloo is next weekend!

-Jack-

PS. Mike apologizes for not having a photo of Nip!

The Battle at Bryan College Station

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-03-08T20:23:40-06:00

The Bryan College Station Hunt Test held this weekend, turned out to be a pretty big challenge for the team. With eight dogs entered in the Master stake, only Tim Buck's "Laurie" made the grade. Tough day for the group and the way the chips fell, I know we have to get to work this next week!

In the Senior stake, "Emmy", owned by Fernando Somoza, tested for a qualifying score and brought home a Senior pass in a test with only eight other qualifying scores.

In Junior, "Nip", owned by Ron and Tammy Johnson, passed both tests. Congratulations on a consistent performance Nip!

Port Arthur Retriever Club Hunt Test Results

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-03-02T18:14:45-06:00

Loaded up the crew on Friday and headed to good old Port Arthur. It was a long weekend and I came home with a cold, but there's no crying or being sick in dog training! Here are the results:

Master passes :
Lorie owned and handled by Tim Buck
Cody the Chessie owned by Penny Watkins
Cody the Lab owned by Steve Hoppas
Jet owned by Sean Hale

Senior:
Sway 2 passes for Senior Title-Congratulations to Doug Bishop
Emmy 1 pass

Junior:
Nip 1 JR. Pass

So the team came home with eight orange ribbons and one Senior Title ribbon. Not a bad weekend! Continue checking in for hunt test results and I'll keep workin' those dogs!

-Jack-

In Memory of Chris Martin

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-02-23T16:04:29-06:00

I have the misfortune of letting everyone know that Chris died yesterday in an automobile accident. He was my right hand man. Chris always came to work early and took pride in taking care of the dogs.

Chris had the best memory of anyone I've ever seen and known. He always remembered what every dog needed. Not only did he take care of them, he also noticed if any of them needed something else. He was a true friend of both man and animal alike.

In thinking about my time with him, I also thought about his service to the sport. Chris was so proud about being one of the flyer shooters for the open stake at Dave Rorem's. He shot for 90 dogs and allowed zero "no birds". Two weekends prior, he also shot for the derby and the amateur stakes at the Coastal Bend Retriever Club Field Trial with similar skill. This from a kid that 4 months ago didn't know how to load a starter pistol. He was a good student of the game and learning in leaps and bounds. His enthusiasm for discovery was infectious.

Everyone who met him loved/ liked him as I did. This was a great person who seemed happy in life. I will miss him. I don't understand the term, God works in mysterious ways.

Remorsefully,
Jack

For those interested in joining the family for the funeral services, here is information that will be useful:
The viewing and service will be on Saturday the 27th. The viewing will be from 10-12 with the service from 12-about 1. The burial will be private, but there will be a lunch at 1:30 to follow. The funeral is at Niday Funeral home in Houston, Tx. DIrections can be found on their website: nidayfunerals.com The lunch will be at Pearland First United Methodist church. The church's website can be found here: First United Methodist Church, Pearland The family welcomes all interested parties to visit.

Congratulations to Steve H. and Cody!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-02-14T08:02:40-06:00

Here is great news...Steve Hoppas came by Friday afternoon, picked up Cody and headed to Tennessee Colony for the Rose Country Retriever Club Hunt Test. He and Cody did a great job on both series on the Senior test. This was Cody's 5th pass for his Senior Title.

Congratulations to you both!

-Jack-

Idgie x Willie Pedigree

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-02-03T12:00:58-06:00

I have received a hand full of requests for a printable version of the pedigree so I threw one onto the Downloads page for your pleasure.
Click here to go to Download Page
-Jack-

Idgie x Willie - Repeat Breeding!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-02-01T08:15:25-06:00

I am happy to announce that we are preparing for another litter of great pups from Ms. Idige. The Bee Charmer is hard at work on another litter that we expect on the ground late in March. The puppies will be whelped by Ms. Nancy Niepert and I am excited about this special litter. As you know, we bred Willie, the 2008 National Field Champion to Idgie last year. The puppies have turned out to be fantastic and we are hopeful that round two will be just as rewarding. Take a look at this pedigree:

Idgie x Willie Pedigree

If you are thinking about a puppy and want a line in on a great performance dog, give me a call or email and we can reserve a pup for you. Some of the pups are already spoken for so don't delay in reserving your opportunity for one of these special retrievers!

Flyer Friday = Cold and Wet!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-01-30T08:01:17-06:00

A hard, blue Northern front came through Thursday night and brought rain and a LOT of wind for Flyer Friday. Since it has been mild over the past two weeks, this found the group a little ill prepared for such a tough day for training. That being said, we loaded up and headed out to run a setup that reminded us of the River Runs Through It series of the 2009 Master National.

Our long bird was out about 200 yards through a rushing spillway from a large tank. All running water with lots of ups and downs along the way to throw the dog off the area. Two other control birds were placed tight up a hillside and we threw in a double blind to make sure we covered all training bases. Call it a "kitchen sink" setup!

The big dogs ran a double up the hill, long single, and then the blinds that made them handle either near an old fall or passing under the arc of one of the marks. Plenty of meat in this one!

Tim Buck ran his dog, Lori, and she smoked all of the test. The Stellar dogs all ran a strong set, and Mike Meek and Zoe even made it out to run with the big dogs. We had a great time, just wish we had all remembered gloves!
Winter/Spring training is underway and remember, amateurs are welcome on Fridays. Just give me a call and let me know you want to come out! See you next week!
-Jack-

2010 Spring Hunt Test Schedule

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-01-27T19:32:56-06:00

Winter break from AKC tests is about up and it is time to load up and head out. Mark your calendars for the events below. I've also provided the entry closing dates so that we can be sure to get your dog entered.

Event Date	Entry Deadline	Hosting Club	Location
February 27-28th	February 18th	Port Arthur Retriever Club	Hamshire, Texas
March 6-7th	---------------	Bryan-College Station RC	Bryan-College Station
March 13-14th	March 3rd	Brazosport Retreiever Club	Montgomery, Texas
March 20-21st	March 11th	Waterloo Amateur RC	Manheim, Texas
Apirl 24-25th	April 13th	Dallas Fort Woth RC	Ravenna, Texas
May 1-2nd	------	Tejas Retreiver Club	Northrup, Texas
May 8-9th	April 26th	Heart of Texas RC	Buckholts, Texas

Frozen in Giddings and a New Training Discipline!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2010-01-11T19:56:13-06:00

Stellar Retrievers is now training dogs to walk on water, reserve your spot NOW!

Seriously folks, it has been cold...really cold! And everybody had a good time running around the frozen pasture, and well, yes, the technical pond. Test season starts soon, meanwhile, we have work to do!

Please note: No canids were injured during the photographing of this blog!

Dallas Fort WorthLabrador Retriever Club Hunt Test

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-12-06T18:00:53-06:00

We had a wet, windy and cold weekend in Bonham! Lee Telling joined me for the trip and we left with snow flurries falling on Friday afternoon. Saturday morning found us shuffling retrievers at the Master test and the cold would show no mercy. Anyway, on Sunday, we had three Stellar Senior dogs score qualifying tests. Here they are:

Sway, owned by Doug Bishop of LaGrange, secured her 3rd Senior Pass!
One to go for a Senior title.

Cody, a chocolate lab owned by Steve Hoppas, smoked out his 3rd Senior pass.
He too, just needs to pass one more test for his Senior title.

Cody, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever owned by Penny Watkins, passed for his Senior Hunter Title! Congratulations to both Penny and Cody! This Chessie has already scored his two majors in the show ring and is just a few points away from a big show title. As promised, here is his Stellar Retrievers mug shot:

Click Here or on the Photo to See More of Cody!

Saturday and Sunday had Lee and I slogging away in a difficult master test . The field of thirty was cut to seventeen in the first series. The test was run on stalwart technical water with cold, miserable weather. That being said, three master dogs managed to make the grade. Congratulations to:

Blackie
Idgie
Ray, owned by Bill and Lee Hanes of North Carolina. Ray is still on her game after the National!

That gets us wrapped up for the holidays so everyone stay tuned for more news and have a happy and safe holiday.
-Jack-

Happy Holidays!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-12-07T19:28:00-06:00

Click here to see a few more of Ethyl!

2009 Master National Results

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-11-03T19:27:44-06:00

It was a wild week weather wise and the Master National came with a twist or two this year. That being said, the Stellar crew did a great job! I had a fantastic run with five passes! One was a second Master National pass and Master National Title for Blackie. What a great dog!

Many thanks go out to all that supported our effort at the test. Wendy, Lee, and Debbie worked behind the scenes training and getting to and the from the test so that we could do our best at the test, and special thanks to Bill & Lee Hanes, Robert & Molly Rascoe, Marty & Jan Thompson, and my mother, Loa Morris for their help through out the week. They stuck with us through the whole ordeal and were greatly appreciated. I couldn't have done it without you all!
Don D. was kind enough to send photos from a few of the series. We had a ton or rain and then some beautiful bright days for this marathon retriever test. See the photos here:

2009 Master National Photos

Now for the dogs! Congratulations to:
DREAMMEYER ELWOODS BLUE ECHO MH, aka "Echo"-owned by Leslie Vieau

THE BEE CHARMER MH, aka "Idgie"-First Master National pass!

STELLAR'S BLACK JACK MH, aka "Blackie"-His second pass and now a MN title!

STELLAR'S SUNNY RAY MH, aka "Ray"-owned by Lee and Bill Hanes-First Master National pass!

JUMPIN JAZZMIN MONTGOMERY MH, aka "Jazz"-owned by Lee and Debbie Telling-First Master National pass!

Master National Kick Off!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-10-24T19:14:31-05:00

Friday morning marked our first big Master National training day. Our group of handlers were assigned to Wizz's Pond on the Eckett property so off we went. Robert Rascoe, Marty Thompson, Linda Baily, John Blackbird and a sweet gal named Marty from Tennessee gathered to run their dogs on a deluxe version of Jack's Ye Ol' Steadying Drill.

That's right, the one where the wipeout flyer lands at the dog's feet after a long bird across technical water goes off! We all had a great time running a walkup single, the wipeout double run after a blind, and finally a great water blind across one point. Here are some pictures from this great day of training!

Leslie Vieau's "Echo" staked out after running the land water setup.

We are all very excited about the start of the event Sunday and some of the group may even run late Sunday afternoon. Most of the Stellar dogs will be running in the B flight on Monday morning so send all the good luck you can. Here is a link to check on the progress of the event.

Master National Website

I'll report more later,
Mike Meek

Oh, one last shot...Linda Baily handling her golden on the water blind.

Port Arthur and Tejas Retriever Test Senior Report

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-10-12T20:17:45-05:00

Last weekend at the Port Arthur Hunt Test, Mary Tatum's Party titled as a Senior Hunter. Congratulations to Mary on another great dog!

This weekend at the Tejas Hunt Test, Forest broke on Lee again so no pass for Forrest. Louise, however, passed for her Senior title! Cody ran very well for his 3rd pass with his owners watching and cheering him on to success. Stella got her 4th pass and needs 1 more for title.

We are working hard at the property in preparation for the Master National event later this month and the Master dogs are all working towards a good showing at the event. The rain has been kind for both the tanks and cover so the grounds are looiking great!

See you all soon!

-Jack-

Brazosport and Port Arthur HT Results

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-10-05T06:26:33-05:00

I ran five dogs in the Brazosport Senior test two weekends ago and have congratulations going to three dogs!

Passes were awarded to:
Louise...one of the Idgie Puppies!
Sway-owned by Doug Bishop
Party-owned by Mary Tatum

It was a tough Senior test with a water series that found most handlers blowing whistles and casting like mad men!

This weekend, I ran a few dogs in the Port Arthur Retriever Club Hunt Test.
In Senior, Louise, Cody, and Stella managed to secure passes. Mary Tatum's Party passed both Senior tests and was on fire for the weekend! In Master, Ray, owned by Lee and Bill Hanes, Blackie, and Jazz, owned and handled by Lee Telling, passed for another test towards the 2010 Master National. Tough weather weekend for the dogs, but the all handled it well.

Back to training on Monday as the Master National draws near!

Have a great week!

-Jack-

Big Weekend at the Rose Country Hunt Test!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-09-22T20:38:13-05:00

I loaded up the truck on Saturday morning and headed over to Palestine, Texas. We had tweleve stakes entered and the boys and girls cleaned up at the Rose Country Retriever Club Hunt Test. Of the tweleve entries, Stellar Retrievers brought home eleven passes with the only disappointing result coming from Blackie in a Master test due to a double handle in the first series. The judges threw a well placed quad that proved to be a tough test for everyone!

First off, Congratulation's to Fernando Somoza and his yellow lab Emmy! On Saturday, she secured her fourth Junior pass to title as a AKC Junior Hunter.

Other great news and congratulations go out to:

Stellar's Southern Exposer (Louise) completed her Junior Hunter title on Saturday and then ran and passed her first Senior test on Sunday.

Doug Bishop's- Sway JH, for running and passing her 1st Senior Hunt test.

Nancy Meyer's Stella passed her 2nd Senior test after being back with me for just a month after a 1year break!

Steve Hoppas's chocolate speed demon Cody, for his 1st Senior pass.

Bob Owen's Casey SH, 2nd pass in Master, as both of the master tests he has run, have been difficult.

Forest passed his 1st Senior as well with his owner, Lee Telling as the handler. Rumor has it that Lee was so nervous that he had to change hsi shorts after the first series!

Congrat's to the Master dogs that passed their tests:
Ray -Lee and Bill Hanes
Sky- Robert (Bob)/Molly Rascoe
Idgie -Tim Mahady.

Heading to Montgomery, Texas this weekend to run Junior and Senior stakes. Updates to come!

-Jack_

Fall Hunt Test Schedule

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-09-04T07:05:34-05:00

With the Master National going on at the end of October, the hunt test schedule is compressed into September and October. Here is what I am planning on running with all the dogs at Stellar Retrievers. Meanwhile, I am gearing up to head back to Texas next week so I'll see you all around Giddings very soon!
-Jack-

Fall 2009 Hunt Test Schedule

Sept. 19-20 Rose Country Retriever Club Entries close 9-9-09
Tennessee Colony, Texas

Sept. 26-27 Brazosport Retriever Club Entries close 9-19-09
Montgomery, Texas

Oct. 3-4 Port Arthur Retriever Club Entries close 9-24-09
Hamshire, Texas

Oct. 10-11 Tejas Retriever Club Entries close 9-28-09
Northrup, Texas

Oct. 23-Nov.1 Master National Retriever Club Entries close 9-15-09
Manheim/Giddings, Texas

Dec. 5-6 Dallas/Fort Worth Retriever Club Entries close 11-25
Revenia, Texas

Northern Flight HT - Great Results for Stellar Dogs!

www.mightydogphoto.com — 2009-08-29T12:31:38-05:00