The Winner Is...

The Winner of the 2018 

National Amateur Retriever Club Championship is ...

13. FC-AFC STEADFAST'S BACHELOR SPECIAL, "Croc" LM, Monte Wulf 

Owners: Monte & Pam Wulf
Handler: Monte Wulf

 

And The Finalists Are...

The 2018

National Amateur Retriever Championship
Finalists

8. FC PEPPERJACK'S MARSH SURFER, "Dude" LM, Kerry Lavin

13. FC-AFC STEADFAST'S BACHELOR SPECIAL, "Croc" LM, Monte Wulf

20. AFC GOLDSTAR MIMOSA, "Mimi" LF, Judy Rasmuson

23. FC-AFC MCKINLEY FIRST ASCENDER-HUDSON, "Hudson" LM, Bill Barstow

31. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD'S BLUE GRADE LADY, "Gracie" LF, Casey Adams 

32. FC-AFC IN THE HUNT'S SHAKE AND BAKE, "Baker" LM, Erik Gawthorpe 

40. NAFC-FC MULLIGAN OFF THE RAINY "T", "Mully" LM, Randy Spangler

48. FC-AFC CHOPPER'S FINAL APPROACH, "Billie" LF, Joel Harris

53. FC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX QAA, "Flex" LM, Johnny Armstrong 

54. FC-AFC MUDSLINGER'S AMAZING VISION, "T Bone" LM, Dale Willard

73. FC-AFC ROUGH CREEK'S LIBERTY BELL, "Bella" LF, Mark Medford 

81. FC-AFC DUCK BUSTER'S RED BARRON, "Buster" LM, Lou Magee 

95. FC-AFC-CFC-CAFC PEKISKO'S IRONMAN, "Rusty" LM, Sharon van der Lee

Tenth Series - It's A Wrap

The 2018 National Amateur Retriever Club Championship is officially in the books at 1:00 pm.

We will get you the finalist and winners ASAP!!!

Winner's Party

*** ANNOUNCEMENT *** Change of Venue for the Winner's Party:

Backside Brewery
1640 NE O'Dell
Roseburg, OR 97470

The time for the party will be after the awards ceremony, but not before 2 pm

Please come and help the 2018 National Amateur Championship Winner C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E

The Dogs Called Back to the Tenth …

8. FC PEPPERJACK'S MARSH SURFER, "Dude" LM, Kerry Lavin

13. FC-AFC STEADFAST'S BACHELOR SPECIAL, "Croc" LM, Monte Wulf

20. AFC GOLDSTAR MIMOSA, "Mimi" LF, Judy Rasmuson

23. FC-AFC MCKINLEY FIRST ASCENDER-HUDSON, "Hudson" LM, Bill Barstow

31. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD'S BLUE GRADE LADY, "Gracie" LF, Casey Adams 

32. FC-AFC IN THE HUNT'S SHAKE AND BAKE, "Baker" LM, Erik Gawthorpe 

40. NARC-FC MULLIGAN OFF THE RAINY "T", "Mully" LM, Randy Spangler

48. FC-AFC CHOPPER'S FINAL APPROACH, "Billie" LF, Joel Harris

53. FC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX QAA, "Flex" LM, Johnny Armstrong 

54. FC-AFC MUDSLINGER'S AMAZING VISION, "T Bone" LM, Dale Willard

73. FC-AFC ROUGH CREEK'S LIBERTY BELL, "Bella" LF, Mark Medford 

81. FC-AFC DUCK BUSTER'S RED BARRON, "Buster" LM, Lou Magee 

95. FC-AFC-CFC-CAFC PEKISKO'S IRONMAN, "Rusty" LM, Sharon van der Lee

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Callbacks will be given at the Nineth Series test site.
The handlers that are called back to the Tenth Series have been asked to assemble at 7:00 am at Andy Kahn's Barn.
7:30 am will be the opening ceremony and the Test Dogs and the first running dog will follow after that.

Series 9 – In The Books

Series Nine is officially in the books at 12:12 pm

This is the only series that will be run today.

As soon as we get the callbacks we will get them out to you ...

Starting the 9th Series and Update

Getting close to the two hour mark of the 9th Series, we have 10 more dogs to run out of the 19 dogs that were called back.

Out of the original 19 dogs to start this series, five of them are coming in with a previous handle. Out of the 10 dogs that have already completed the 9th series, there has been one pick up.

We have been informed from the Chief Marshal, this is the only series we will be running today.

Test Post - 9th Series

Good Morning from the 9th Series!

We are testing our connectivity at our new location at the Dog Bone Pond on Andy & Shirley Kahn's property.

We seem to have good cell connection but lets keeps our fingers cross!

Our test dog is schedule to come to the line at 7:30 am with the first running dog at 8:00 am.

Good Luck to the 19 teams that have been called back to the 9th.

Series 8 – In The Books

The 8th Series is officially in the books at 3:53 pm with dog #33 finishing the day off.

Tomorrow we will be back at Andy and Shirley Kahn's property by the "Dog Bone Pond." The test dogs will be called to the line at 7:30 am and the first running dog at 8:00 am.

Fun Fact - Handlers Competing that are previous NARC Winners

2017 - Randy Spangler, Mondovi, WI

2016 - Alex Washburn, Bruce, MS

2014 - Martha and John Russell, Gainesville, TX, Handled by Martha Russell

2013 - Andrew Kahn, Roseburg, OR

 

2007 - Ken Neil and Brenda Little, Jupiter, FL, Handled by Ken Neil

2003 - John and Martha Russell, South Hampton, NH, Handled by John Russell

2002 - Jim and Judy Powers, Sheboygan, WI, Handled by Jim Powers

2001 - Jim and Judy Powers, Sheboygan, WI, Handled by Jim Powers

1983 - William and Cynthia Howard, Trabuca Canyon, CA, Handled by William Howard

1981 - Delma Hazzard, Camden, SC

8th Series – Connectivity

Good Morning from Roseburg!

We have been told that we could have issues with connectivity on the 8th Series. This is a very hilly part of the state and the property of TJ and Debby Lindbloom is no exception.

If there is poor cell service and this turns out to be an issue, there will be a delay in coverage. As you know, we do our best to bring you the coverage of the 2018 National Amateur as it unfolds, however, sometimes we run into issues like this.

If we can post, it may be only descriptions, not photos as they take more bandwidth, so check back later (and often!!)

A quick update on today's weather. It is currently 59 degrees with a high of 79. The wind is WNW at 4 mph. Should be a great day in the field.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your patience. 

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

The Chief Marshal has informed us that as you are driving on the gravel roads to TJ Lindbloom’s property for the 8th Series tomorrow, your speed limit is NOT to exceed 5 MPH.

Series 6 & 7 – In The Books

The 6th & 7th Series is in the books at 4:18 pm.

We will be posting the callbacks and tomorrow's directions as soon as we get them.

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Fun Fact - Family Rivalry

Siblings Running in the 2018 NARC...

NFC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice ex FC-AFC Hardscrabble Carbunnation
(NFC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice is also running)

born on February 11, 2012.

#10 – Dottie McFizz, LF          

#20 – Goldstar Mimosa, LF

#43 – AFC Goldstar Steadfast Nathan, LM        

#68 – Nina McFizz, LF   

FC-AFC Wood River's Franchise ex FC-AFC Oakdale Whitewater Devil Dog

born on April 10, 2011

#50 – FC AFC Moonshine's Whitewater Rapid, LM               

#71 – Whitewater Shaq N Bams Bouncin Pita, LF    

FC-AFC CJ's Mister T ex White Oak Rainy River

born on July 28, 2010

#40 – NAFC FC Mulligan Off The Rainy "T", LM         

#92 – FC AFC 3R's Mister Cross Your T's, LM

           

          

 

UPDATE: Viewing the Test …

The point will be re-scented every 10 dogs. After Dogs #32 and Dog #68, the handlers (and gallery) will be allowed to view the test another time. Good Luck, Everyone!

"Colby" Bounces Back!

Many well-wishers from across the country wanted to know how Colby is doing …

In the words of Northrup Larson:

Colby seems fine, she is bouncing around like a puppy, I am on my way home and to the University of Missouri to find out what happened. Thanks for all the support and caring calls – I will let everyone know how things turn out. We are all fierce competitors against each other until something goes wrong and then we’re family that rallies and supports you and your dog. THANKS! The retriever community was fantastic with their support in medical and emergency help. And also all the caring support from the retriever community was great. Thanks …

Northrup

Photos of the 5th Series

We are at the Workers' Party and have been able to up the photos today at the 5th series.

Please go look check out your favorite dog's photo if you wish … Thank you!

In The Books – Fifth Series

The 5th series is officially in the books at 5:01 pm.

We will be posting the callbacks and all the information for tomorrows test as soon as we get it.