The Winner of the 2017 National Retriever Club Championship

The Winner of the 2017 National Open Championship is ...

#12. FC-AFC FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE, "JUICE" LM
Owned by Mark and Suzanne Medford
 Handled by Mark Medford

L to R: Mark and Juice with Judges Tony Despenas, Breck Howard and Mary Williams Ahlgren

Mark Medford and "Juice" are the winning team!

Dave Smith jumps up and down for JOY!

Dean Reinke from Purina hugs Mark Medford

 

And The Finalists Are...

1. FC-AFC BAYPOINT'S WESTMINSTER ABBEY, "Abbey," LF, Kenny Trott  

12. FC-AFC FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE, "Juice," LM, Mark Medford  

22. FC TRUMARC'S GRATUITY, "Tippy," LF, Danny Farmer  

34. NFC-AFC ROBBER'S STRAY BULLET, "Bullet," LM, Alan Pleasant 

39. FC BEADLE'S TURBO NINA, "Nina," LF, Dave Rorem   

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

50. VISION OF MISS REBARIFIC, "Reba," LF, Clint Avant 

55. FC-AFC ARAGORN XIII, "Aragorn," LM, Bill Sargenti 

74. FC VINWOOD'S MILLION DOLLAR BABY, "Babe," LF, Danny Farmer  

75. FC-AFC MCKINLEY FIRST ASCENDER-HUDSON, "Hudson," LM, Wayne Curtis 

77. FC-AFC B. BUMBLE, "Stinger," LM, Ray Voigt

80. FC-AFC CANDLEWOODS TEQUILA EXPRESS, "Patron," LM, Mark Medford  

81. FC MAGIC TRICK'S ZUMA, "Zuma," LM, Greg Bartlett  

The Last Hurrah - The End of the Tenth

That's it folks. The 2017 National Retriever Club Championship is in the books at 5:25 pm.

Now we wait to find out who will gain the title of NFC...

Stay Tuned...

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT***

There will not be a gun change in the Tenth Series.

Good Luck to all the Contestants!!

Callbacks To The Tenth Are ...

The dogs going to the Tenth Are...

1. FC-AFC BAYPOINT'S WESTMINSTER ABBEY, "Abbey," LF, Kenny Trott   

12. FC-AFC FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE, "Juice," LM, Mark Medford   

22. FC TRUMARC'S GRATUITY, "Tippy," LF, Danny Farmer   

34. NFC-AFC ROBBER'S STRAY BULLET, "Bullet," LM, Alan Pleasant  

39. FC BEADLE'S TURBO NINA, "Nina," LF, Dave Rorem   

42. FC SEASIDE'S GORGEOUS GEORGE, "Clooney," LM, Alan Pleasant   

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

50. VISION OF MISS REBARIFIC, "Reba," LF, Clint Avant   

55. FC-AFC ARAGORN XIII, "Aragorn," LM, Bill Sargenti  

74. FC VINWOOD'S MILLION DOLLAR BABY, "Babe," LF, Danny Farmer   

75. FC-AFC MCKINLEY FIRST ASCENDER-HUDSON, "Hudson," LM, Wayne Curtis  

77. FC-AFC B. BUMBLE, "Stinger," LM, Ray Voigt

80. FC-AFC CANDLEWOODS TEQUILA EXPRESS, "Patron," LM, Mark Medford   

81. FC MAGIC TRICK'S ZUMA, "Zuma," LM, Greg Bartlett  

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**

It was asked for all people to hold here at the site except for the workers. The callbacks will be announced at the 9th series site as well.

After the callbacks, the dogs that were not called back and gallery are asked to go to the parking lot on the north.

The dogs that are being called back are to remain here as they will be shuttled to the 10th Series site!

Stay tuned for the callbacks to the 10th series!!

The excitement is building!!

It's A Wrap on the Ninth

The Ninth Series is in the books at 11:42 am.

The Tenth Series is going to held here on the Parramore Fish Property.

Stay tuned as we are getting closer to crown our 2017 National Retriever Club Champion!!!

Who will it be??!!

GOOD MORNING – Location for today's test …

The location for the Ninth and Tenth Series will be back at the "Parramore Fish" property owned by Judy Rasmuson. A great big "Thank You!" goes to Judy for the use of her land this past week for the 2017 National Open Championship.

Please follow the "NRC" signs after you exit Hwy 84 in Boston at the blinking light. OR consult the online NRC Training Guide for more detailed instructions.

Test Dogs at 6:30 and running dogs at 7:00 am or as soon after as the conditions allow.

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

We have been very lucky thus far with out connectivity during our coverage of the 2017 National Retriever Club Championship. However, while we are still able to post our descriptions, we are having issues posting pictures. This task is going very slowly, but please know we will get all the photos up as we can.

Thank you for your understanding,

The Retriever News Team

Fog, Fog Go Away …

As we are waiting for the fog to lift, we are acutely aware that we a burning daylight. We expect the Sixth Series Water Triple with Two Retired and an Honor to begin soon.

Stay Tuned...

Test Post - Starting of the Sixth

Good Morning Y'all,

Here we are, back at the Metcalf Farm. Let's see if we can get this out to you all so we can bring you the action as it happens here at the 2017 National Championship!! 

Tic Toc Tic Toc...

Hey Y'all,

We are still waiting for the Callbacks. We won't let you down, as soon as we get them we will post them!

Some Thoughts as Test Five Continues …

The dogs seem to be having a problem pushing off from the walk-out bird and then missing their flyer. The flyer is shot angled in making these two birds closer to each other than first described. Where the flyer lands has a big influence on how the dogs react to picking up the flyer.

It is just after 10:00 o'clock and the wind has picked up considerably and is at the handler's back at 7 mph.

Test Post From Madison Florida

Hello from Madison Florida. Here is our test post we mentioned earlier this morning.

Lets hope y'all can see this.

Wish you were all here in the 37 degree heat...

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Connectivity

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Today we are traveling to Florida to the Metcalf Farm. We have been told that we may have a problem with connectivity. This location is just under an hour from Thomasville, GA. We will be traveling there this morning to ascertain the situation and will let you know as we put a test post up from our tent this morning.

Thank you for you understanding and patience.

Workers' Party

Today's testing will conclude at a reasonable time so that everyone can enjoy tonight's Workers' Party at the Pebble Hill Plantation. This party is for all the folks who have helped put on this National. Come as you are from the field – You deserve it! 

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
            6:30 pm       Workers' Party
                                       Pebble Hill Plantation – Sugar Hill Barn
                                       1251 US Highway 319 South, Thomasville, GA 31792
                                       Sugar Hill Barn is building #25, located south of the
                                       Pebble Hill Plantation entrance.

Welcome to Wednesday - Day Four

Good Morning Y'all.

We are starting the Fourth Series on the White's Property. The plan is to run a Land Triple.

Our early morning temperatures are 45 degrees but it feels like 40...Yes It Does!

We have NNE wind at 5 mph.

The humidity is at 92% and there is a heavy dew that settled in overnight.

The skies are clear and we are expecting the sun to shine and temperatures to go up to 67 degrees.

We are getting the final preparations done and should be starting the day shortly with running the test dogs as soon as the sun rises and visibility is appropriate to start, and the first running dog #47.

Folks file in …

 

***Special Announcement***

At 3:55 pm the judges decided to scrap test four Land Blind. It was announced that Test Four will start tomorrow with the test dogs being called to the line at 6:30 am and the first running dog #47 being called to the line at 7:00 am.

Tomorrow's test will be held at White's location.

Have a great night y'all!

Official NRC Merchandise

Get your "Red Hots," er, I mean BLUE SOCKS …

There are still many official items to choose from at the Official National Merchandise table. Patti Simmons and Sue Westlake will be on the grounds from 10 to 2 pm every day this week. Please be sure to stop by. There are also extra catalogs for sale …

Good Tuesday Morning!!

Welcome to the 3rd Day of the National Retriever Club Championship.

The skies are clear with a temperature of 50 degrees.  There is a heavy morning dew with a slight breeze from the N NE at about 5 mph.

We will be running the first test dog, "Rosie," as soon as the sun rises enough for good visibility.

Our first running dog will be dog #70, George handled by Alan Pleasant. We have 24 dogs left to run to complete the Second Series a Water Triple with Two Retired.

Stay tuned as we get ready for our third day of competition coverage.