Friday, November 29, 2013

RETRIEVER RESULTS

 Our friend's at Retriever Results have some great gifts available for purchase to the dog lover's in your family. Some of the proceeds from your purchase go to charity's  Retrieving Freedom, Chase Away K9 Cancer, Lab and other Rescue orgs, AKC Canine Rescue Organization, Zeke cancer Fund, MD Anderson Breast Cancer Research. Some of the proceeds from T shirt sales will go to help expand Retriever Results. All T shirt purchases need to be in by Dec. 1st.
 Retriever Results http://www.retrieverresults.com brings us weekly reports on field trials and hunt test through out the U.S. and also provides us with some excellent statistical averages of the top working retrievers in the country. Pay them a visit and sign up today!!!

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Here is a copy of the catalogue:




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Welcome to the Retriever Results Holiday Gift Catalog
Training a dog is hard work. It takes equipment, land, time, and most importantly ... other people to help with everything from throwing bumpers in training to cheering you on at an event.
 
Here are items produced by members of our community that will make great gifts for the people who have helped you this year. Plus, each includes an additional gift back to the community.
 
The holidays are almost upon us - December 1 is Monday! Order now to ensure holiday delivery! Happy Thanksgiving!
Great Gifts by Retriever People for Retriever People
  
   
   

Avery Kennel Pads  

Keep your dog comfortable on the road or in the kennel. Removable and reversible DuraMax cover over a soft foam cushion is easy to clean. A portion of the proceeds benefit Retrieving Freedom.
$29.99 - $39.99

    
  Place your order via Email!


Zeppa Studios

For the man cave shelf, wall or the executive desk, hand-decorated slate tiles that tell it like it is. Choose one of our designs or let us create a tile using your favorite photograph.
  
$49.95
 
  
  Pick a rescue code to save 10% and send 20% to the rescue partner of your choice.

Black Dog Coffee Traders
  
Expertly crafted coffee blends from the best regions in the world. Watch for the Black Dog Black Friday-Cyber Monday Special!
  
5% of all proceeds to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for Canine Cancer Research.
  
Great Gifts by Retriever People for Retriever People

 
  
 
    
    
  

 Start & End Your Day
  
Four Happy Dog Coffee Mugs will put a smile on your morning. Colorful Rocks or Tall Cooler Glasses featuring: "No, Here, Sit and Back" for the end of the day.  Featuring original designs by Brenda Little.
  
A portion of the proceeds benefit Retrieving Freedom.
$40 and up.  
 

Custom Shadow Boxes
  
   Celebrate your success and enjoy those special moments for years to come. Preserve your treasured photos, ribbons, plaques and certificates with a custom archival frame.
  
And smile because 10% will be donated to the Zeke Cancer Fund. 
 
 

Training with Mike Lardy
  
Mike's popular articles revised & updated with new information & look! Plus the all-new Training with Mike Lardy Volume IV. Topics include advanced marking & blinds, training guidelines, and more! Buy 3 & get 1 free. 10% of proceeds to Retrieving Freedom thru December 31, 2013.
 
 


Great Gifts by Retriever People for Retriever People

  
Deluxe Adjustable Lanyard Whistle Duck Combo 
   
 
   

  
Oak Creek Lanyards 

Carefully crafted of highest quality kangaroo leather in your choice of colors, adjustable and customizable.
  
Buy one with pink and Oak Creek will donate $20 to Chase Away K9 Cancer.
  



Mom's Gourmet Artisan Seasoning & Spice Blends 
  
  Give the gift that keeps giving all year. Artisan seasonings, handcrafted flavors to enhance your cooking, grilling, baking or roasting. Gift sets or generous 8.4 oz. shaker jars.
A portion of the proceeds benefit Retrieving Freedom.  $8/jar and $45 gift sets.

Sterling Silver Pendants from Lucky Lab Pins
  
Golden Retriever and Labrador with Ducks pendants are as elegant as the dogs you love.
 
A portion of the proceeds benefit Retrieving Freedom.
$35 - $39
  
Great Gifts by Retriever People for Retriever People


      
  
  
       

 Black Dog Holiday Cookie Blend
Expertly crafted coffee blends from the best coffee regions around the world. Watch for the Black Dog Black Friday-Cyber Monday Special.
 
5% of all profits to the AKC Canine Health Foundation for Canine Cancer Research.   



RFI Wines
  
   Choose from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
 
Buy for yourself or your friends and support Retrieving Freedom.
  
  
  

Retrieve a Cure
  
Wear these designs on a white short- or long-sleeved shirt. (Sorry hats no longer avilable.) Choose from a black or yellow lab or a golden retriever.
 
All proceeds go the MD Anderson Breast Cancer Research Center.
$10 and up. 
 

reat Gifts by Retriever People for Retriever People
 
  

 
      
 
 

Retriever Results T-Shirt

You know how hard it is to train a dog, now you can let everyone elese know -- and look good  doing it. Buy one for yourselef or your friends. Shirts come in white or military green in long or short sleeves.
  
Support Retriever Results! 


Pam's Portraits

Pam Ingham's portraits capture both the look and the spirit of our talented dogs. Donate $75 to your favorite animal rescue and receive a FREE portrait of your pup in charcoal or pastel.
$75 

  

 

Avery Dogsorber 

Keeping your dog dry also helps him stay warm. Use the towel that absorbs up to 12x its dry weight in water! Easy to carry, reusable and machine washable.
A portion of the proceeds benefit Retrieving Freedom.
$12.99 


Place your order via email  


Great Gifts by Retriever People for Retriever People
   
  

 
Total Retriever Training AND Marking

This 5-disc program includes new & expanded basics, new demos & drills for starting & advanced blind work, a bonus DVD with Q&A & problem solving, and a comprehensive manual.
10% of proceeds on select products benefit Retrieving Freedom now thru December 31, 2013.

Special Offer - save $30!

RFI Candles 

 Trade in that wet dog smell for the aroma of lemongrass, clean cotton sheets or cinnamon. Makes great gifts for family, friends an co-workers.
  
  
Proceeds benefit Retrieving Freedom.
  
  
$19.99 and up 
  

What it Takes to Train a Dog 
  
Say "thank you" to your training partners, land owners or treat yourself. Now available in white or military green, and with long or short sleeves.
  
  
Proceeds will be used to make Retriever Results even better.
$27.00
  
 
  

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

2013 MASTER NATIONAL'S

  An interesting look into the 2013 Master National Retriever event by our friend's at
Retriever Results.                                                                                                           


 
In This Issue
MN 2013
The Dogs
Dog Age
Handlers Overall
Amateur Handlers
Professional Kennels
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Vol. II, Special IssueSeptember 9, 2013

The 2013 MASTER NATIONAL
Congratulations to everyone who qualified and good luck to those
who have entered!
 
We took a look at the dogs that qualified for and are entered in the 2013 Master National. If there are other analyses you'd like to see, let us know!


THE DOGS
Let's take a look at the dogs
  • 835 qualified
  • 576 entered (69% of those qualified)
  • 54% of those qualified/entered are male
  • 46% of those qualified/entered are female
There are 7 different breeds of dogs entered:
    • 89% are Labs
    • 7% are Goldens
    • 2% are Chesapeakes
    • 2% are Flat Coats
In addition, there are 2 Boykin Spaniels, 1 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and 1 Poodle. 
 
In terms of the type of handler, 63% of the dogs will be handled by professionals and 19% of the dogs will be handled by a female.

AGE
Let's take a look at the dogs in terms of their age. (Statistics are pretty consistent with 2012.)
  • On average:
    • Labs are 6.0 years old
    • Goldens are 6.7 years old
    • Flat-Coats are 6.9 years old
    • Chesapeakes are 6.7 years old
       
  • Labs that are entered are fairly evenly distributed in terms of age.  At the time of the event:
    • 8% are under 3 years old
    • 14% are 3 years old
    • 19% are 4 years old
    • 13% are 5 years old
    • 11% are 6 years old
    • 13% are 7 years old
    • 23% are 8 or more years old
       
  • Youngest entered dogs by breed:
    • LAB: Hawkeye's Steel Pinnie MH - 7/21/2011
    • GOL: Rio Spirits Lonestar Firewater MH - 8/17/2010
    • FCR: Flyway Farms Te Deum MH - 2/20/2008
    • CHE.: Tioga's BIg Ponzi MH - 2/14/2010
    • POO: Bibelot's Tolka Hands Up MH - 5/6/2006
    • BSP: Stickpond's Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum MH - 12/25/2009
    • NSDTR: Shamrock's London MH - 4/13/2009 
  • Oldest entered dogs by breed:
    • LAB: Teufelhund Upsy Daisy MH-MNH4 - 5/10/2000
    • GOL: Goldenloch's Run'n Crockett MH - 3/9/2003
    • FCR: Amani Bedazzled MH - 8/19/2003
    • CHE: CH Rippling Waters Seabiscuit MH - 5/30/2004
    • POO: Bibelot's Tolka Hands Up MH - 5/6/2006
    • BSP: Stickpond's Raz-ma-taz MH - 5/24/2006
    • NSDTR: Shamrock's London MH - 4/13/2009

HANDLERS OVERALL
There are 230 people handling the 576 dogs entered. Of these 230 handlers:
  • 67% (154) of the handlers are amateurs; 33% are professionals
  • 77% of the handlers are men and 23% of the handlers are women
  • Most (86%) of the professional handlers are men as are most (71%) of the amateur handlers

AMATEUR HANDLERS
Let's take a look at the amateurs who are handing more than one dog.
 
Handling 3 or More Dogs
Dan Boettger
Jason Brion
Tracy Davis
Kathleen Folsom
James Lowry
George Marthinuss
Tom McKenzie
Eddie Rodriguez
Sallie Sullivan
James Windham
  
Handling 2 Dogs
Megan Baker
Martin Bell
Chris Bodine
David Boothman
Kevin Bunnell
Aurelia Carter
Jim Charboneau
Sam Ferguson
Rainer Fuchs
Elaine Goodner
Dave Greenwell
Dora Heffelfinger
David Ilias
Gary Kavan
Dave Kress
Marty Kress
Missy Lemois
Dennis Long
Tommy Lyle
Pepper Lyons
Lynn Mayer
Susan Micheli  
Bruce Moore
Josh Moorman
Michael Moss
Michael O'Bannon
Randy Price
Carol Reed
Ida Richards
Dorothy Ruehman
Jeff Schoonover
Kay Scott
Rip Shively
Art Stoner  
Judy Teskey
Martin Thompson
Dennis Wilcox
Ed Wojciechowski
Janet Wood

PROFESSIONAL KENNELS
Let's take a look at the professional kennels that are responsible for handling two or more dogs at the 2013 Master National.
 
10 or More Dogs
23 - Castile Creek Retrievers (Lyle Steinman)
19 - Webb Footed Kennels (Chris Akin)
18 - Razor Sharp Retrievers (Jody Ware)
14 - Washita Retrievers (Jeff Chesnut)
13 - Lance Kennels (Paul Lance)
12 - Flatlander Kennels (Chris Jobman)
12 - Stellar Retrievers (Jack Morris)
11 - Hidden Lake Retrievers (Kirk Wichman)
11 - Mossy Pond Retrievers (Brad Arington)
  
Six to Nine Dogs
9 - Morningside Retrievers (Jill Volsch)
9 - Best Retrievers (Rody Best)
8 - Labs Unlimited (Bill Cox)
8 - Gamekeepers Retrievers (Mitch White) 
8 - Duck Roost Kennels (Ronnie Lee)
8 - Zion Kennels (Eddie Noga)
7 - Chumac Kennels (Chuck McCall, Bob McCall)
7 - Copiah Creek Retrievers (Alan Sandifer)
6 - Minoggie Kennels (Doug Shade)
6 - North Fork Retrievers (Scott Greer)
6 - Red Label Kennels (Dale McConnaughey) 
6 - Weller Kennels (John Weller) 
6 - Autumn Retrievers (Katie Quarles,Tom Quarles)
 
Three to Five Dogs
5 - Day's End Retrievers (Jerry Day)

5 - Gray Oak Training (Drew Neubauer)
5 - Twin River Kennels (Thad Simmons)
5 - Long Pond Kennel (Mike & Sandy Berube)
5 - Maximum Potential Retrievers (Clark Kennington)
5 - Webshire Kennels (Brian Hartfield)
5 - Crosswind Retrievers (Bruce Halverson)
4 - Downtown Retrievers (Dan & Missy Heard)
4 - Silverbrook Kennels (Trish Jagoda)
4 - Taylor Farm Kennels (Stephen Durrence) 
4 - Gold Leaf Retrievers (Dave Wilson)
4 - Muddy Bay Retrievers (Sean & Renee Hager)  
4 - Swift River Retrievers (Buck Shope or Tara Yohan)
4 - Withrow Kennels (Gabe Withrow)
4 - Autrey Kennels (Bill Autrey)
3 - Donnybrook Kennel (Lesley-Rae Karnes)
3 - Chieftain Kennels (Craig Davis)
3 - Champion Retrievers (Joe Perron)
3 - Web Feet Kennels (Scott Liebenguth)
3 - Extreme Hunting Dogs (Richard Cole)
3 - Wolf Creek Retrievers (Orie Mathews)
3 - Turtle Creek Labs (Bob Tebbens)
3 - Crown Creek Kennels (Joel Porter)
3 - The Retriever Academy (Derek Randle)
3 - Kingseed Kennels (Tim Doane) 
3 - Trigger Time Kennels (Rusty Haglund)
3 - Trinity Labs (Tierra Robinson)
3 - Marks-A-Lot Kennels (Dan Kielty)
 
Two Dogs
2 - Blazing Red Kennels (Carolyn Elam)
2 - The Blast Wingshooting Kennels (Mike Vaughn)
2 - Appalachian Valley Training Center (Dennis Greer)
2 - Privet Hedge Kennels (Eddie Sullivan)
2 - Tioga Retrievers (Angie Becker) 


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