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AKC Establishes a Master Amateur Hunter Title
The AKC has recently approved a Master Amateur Hunter Title which will appear in the next printing of the Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting Tests for Retrievers. Laura reports "This is AWESOME for an [...]
MNRC Foundation announces Humanitarian Sportsman Recognition
The Master National Retriever Foundation announces a new Humanitarian Sportsman Recognition award for individuals or groups within the Retriever Hunting Test (RHT) Sport that participate in the Master National Retriever Hunting Test program and provide [...]
Can your dog food cause heart disease in your dogs?
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating the link between certain pet foods, many labeled as "grain-free," and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, breeds not disposed to DCM, began being [...]
AKC Hunt Test Regulation Update – Consecutive Judging Assignments
AKC Performance Events has updated the regulations "Allowing Consecutive Judging Assignments." See the AKC Announcement at Allowing Consecutive Judging Assignments
MRC donation to help animals affected by the Paradise fire
The MRC Board has made a $1,000.00 donation to the North Valley Animal Disaster Response Group. They are the "boots on the ground" all volunteer organization coordinating the care, feeding and housing of the [...]
History of and how to enter a Hunt Test
Not that many years ago, the Club Secretaries job for putting on a Hunt Test was incredibly difficult. All the entries were received via what is now called “snail mail” mail. Oftentimes special deliveries [...]
MRC Perpetual Challenge Trophy
The Marin Retriever Club is proud to offer a new perpetual trophy for its members. This trophy will be presented annually at the Holiday party to the current MRC member who has accumulated the [...]
The Story behind the MRC Perpetual Challenge Trophy’s Nick the Dog
There are 3 words on this trophy. They are Teamwork, Perseverance and Achievement. How does Nick The Dog and his handler meet these criteria? His formal name is Grand Champion MACH JK Blackngolds Nick [...]
AKC Scratch Policy Revision
From Bill Daley through Laura Judd “The following is information in regard to the new AKC scratch policy adopted by the Office of Performance Events which I have discussed with some of you. Others [...]
2017 Board Celebrates the End of the Year
The 2017 Board celebrates at the Annual Holiday Party. Left to Right Frances Treasurer, Chris Hempel Director at Large, Bob Lutolf Director at Large and Pat Romeiro President
Your dog is dying of congestive heart failure
“Your dog is dying of congestive heart failure”. I have had to say this to too many clients. There are several causes of congestive heart failure (CHF) but one now appears to be preventable. [...]
HONORING IN RETRIEVER FIELD TRIALS
This communication is to inform your club of a recent change to the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for Retrievers. This change originated from the Retriever Field Trial Advisory Committee and was approved by [...]
Important Announcement
Please make a note of these changes, as this will affect next week's opening day and times and then all Limited Master Hunting Test opening day and times going forward. The recent AKC Retriever [...]
All Clubs Licensed to Hold Retriever Hunting Tests
NOTE TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION This communication is to inform your club that there have been four changes to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations. (1) The event opening time will be determined by the time [...]
AKC HUNTING TEST RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016
Retriever Hunting Tests – Three Recommendations The Board VOTED to approve changes (changes are underlined) to Chapter 1, Section 3, and Chapter 3, Section 2, of the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations to: (1) allow clubs, [...]
Announcing the Formation of the Master Amateur Retriever Club
We are very pleased to announce the formation of a new National club, the Master Amateur Retriever Club ... The Master Amateur Retriever Club (MARC) is a new national club dedicated to the amateur [...]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces $432,000 Grant to Fight Cancer in Dogs
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce the funding of an exciting grant which aims to better understand [...]
1st Ever Good Sportsman Award
Frances Harvey left was presented with the 1st Barbara Williams Good sportsman award which includes a personal perpetual trophy.
Retriever Field Trial Qualified All-Age 2 Title (QA2)
To: All Clubs Licensed to Hold Retriever Field Trials Subject: Retriever Field Trial Qualified All-Age 2 Title (QA2) The AKC Performance Events Department is pleased to announce a new Retriever Field Trial title called the [...]
UC Davis Veterinary Blood Bank Having Success
Have you ever wondered where blood comes from when dogs need it during surgery? Well, dogs can be blood donors just like us. In fact, the VMTH has a blood bank on the premises [...]