Western Classic Closes Out a Successful Campaign!
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by steve in Uncategorized
Chill winds brought our 2010 WCA Western Field Classic to a blustery conclusion on Sunday.
We finished the Open Puppy with just enough light to get pictures! Congrats to all the competitors at the event and I was very happy with all my canine charges!
My current string is probably the youngest I’ve ever had. The only veteran, LZ, is four years old. My other two gun dogs, Maggie and Sascha are not 3 yet and the oldest futurities I ran were shy of 12 months.
That bodes well for the fall trials and Nationals as the dogs continue to mature.
We are looking at several exceptional training opportunities for the dogs this year. Aside from a couple small trials out here in California, perhaps a hunt test or two, I AM WORKING ON STEADYING DOGS TO WING AND SHOT until early summer.
I have good friends looking into a late summer training area near Flagstaff, AZ, where I can finish off the footwork and graduate to horseback work, so the dogs will be heading into the fall competitions in top gear.
Last fall I went up to Oregon/Washington for trials in September. I may do that again or I might consider doing the WCA Mid-America in Michigan depending upon what my clients prefer.
I have a talented group of futurity dogs that owners/breeders may like to showcase.
I plan on getting a lease near Ardmore, OK to train on in November prior to our Nationals the first full week in December.
Anyway, here are the Snake Breaks placements for the Winter 2010 campaign.
I am proud to report that ALL of our client dogs placed and five got points towards their AKC field championship. Congrats to all of the dogs and thanks to the owners for their continued support!
All our best, Steve and Anne
