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April Issue 1
A Good Read 2
Fingernails 3
The Use of Blood Tracking
Dogs for the Recovery of
Big Game Animals
4
Topic of the Month:
Puppy Training 6
Photo Gallery: Puppies 8
UKC Upcoming Events 14
Marketplace Ad 15
Kennels & Stud Dogs 16
Field Events Happening in
Montana & North Dakota 17
Membership 18
Inside this issue:
The Whoa Post A Publication of the BSEBGDC & the PPDC
Apri l 2019
The April Issue There is a lot happening in April. Spring is finally here! If you have
high school students, they are getting ready for prom. College students
are preparing for the end of the semester and if you are there for the
dog, then it is just the beginning of training, testing and trialing for the
summer and fall.
I assist in the teaching of a nontraditional hunter education course. It is
targeted to adults and women who did not fulfill their hunter educa-
tion requirements when they were younger. At the first class of this
course people volunteer why the enrolled in the class. Some to hunt
with family or friends, others to be more aware of firearms safety. The
instructors are also asked to share why they hunt. My reason for hunt-
ing is for the dogs. I talk about how the quality of the hunt is enhanced
by my dogs. I also share that in order to have a well trained hunting
dog, it takes months of training and polishing each year to make sure
everyone is ready to go for the upland bird opener in September.
Whether your dogs are hunting dogs or you go a step farther and enter
hunt tests or field trials, you owe it to yourself and the dogs to prepare.
Field and heat conditioning is as important as bird work. Make sure
you train with the type of birds that will be used in the test or trial. A
steady dog on chukkar will behave very differently on bobwhite.
Lastly, try something new this year. Train with new people or differ-
ent breeds of dogs. Try a new venue for trialing or testing. I have add-
ed a new calendar listing dog field events in Montana and North Dako-
ta on page 17. If these events aren’t in your area, then go to the spon-
soring organization's website and look up events in your state. There
is always something new to learn and you will get to meet some new
dog people - the best kind of people!
Sherry Niesar
Whoa Post Editor
MONTANA
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A Good Read by Ken Bruwelheide This past February Janis and I traveled to Arizona and New Mexico with our
truck and travel trailer. Our timing was excellent since this winter in Mon-
tana was the coldest and snowiest in many years. The state suffered through
record breaking cold temperatures and snow levels. It does make me wonder
about the impact on our bird population.
Of course, our three Epagneul Bretons went along: Daisy, Cassie, and Sally.
Those of you who have travelled great distances with dogs know that there
are challenges along the way. Coordinating food, water, and comfort stops
can slow down travel. Many RV parks and hotels have limitations on the
size, number, and breeds of dogs that are welcomed. Usually the limit is two
dogs. When we encounter that obstacle, Janis has been known to pick up
little Sally and have her put the twinkle on folks and of course we are willing
to pay an extra fee.
You bet we took them along since they are family and tired of winter too. I
have written before that we celebrate birthdays. In February Daisy turned 14
and Cassie turned 12.
We spent 3 ½ weeks in Tucson visiting friends and stayed at a nice, safe park with amenities and nice walk-
ing possibilities. The “girls” charmed everyone who wanted to know what breed they were.
While in Tucson we travelled south toward Nogales on I-19 to the quaint artist community of Tubac…read
shopping. This day was rather warm so I found a shady tree and opened the tailgates on the truck topper
and cargo bed. I placed battery powered fans on the dog boxes to help with the heat. After I had rotated the
dogs for a comfort stop, I had one out at a time on the tailgate for a snack and drink accompanied by petting,
of course.
A nice lady and her husband came up to the truck and she exclaimed “Ah, Bretons!” She was from the Britta-
ny area of France and knew the breed well. We had a pleasant chat. Another man walked up and introduced
himself as a lifelong upland bird hunter who no longer has dogs or hunts. He had owned and hunted
through the years with several breeds and his last dog was an American Brittany named Jessie.
This gentleman’s name is Peter Fritzell. We had a great visit and during the conversation he mentioned that
he had been a contributing author to a book entitled Afield: American Writers on Bird Dogs. The book was pub-
lished by Skyhorse Publishing in 2010. We chatted awhile longer and exchanged cards.
On return home to Bozeman I was delighted to find that Peter had sent me a copy of this book. What a kind
and pleasant surprise! The book represents the work of twenty-three authors including Peter Fritzell, Rick
Bass, Tom Brokaw, Jim Harrison, Tom McGuane and others. This book is a excellent short read that covers
many breeds of dogs and hunting scenarios. Included are Guy de la Valdone and two Epagneul Bretons.
Thanks to Peter for this great gift. If you are an upland hunter you will definitely enjoy this book.
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Fingernails by Peter Wax Lisa, all 95 pounds of her goes skipping back to her car. It is her turn. Her and her wirehair. They have
waited all evening for a turn to get the duck! Out from behind the little hatchback they come. A 70-pound,
6-month old Drahthaar named Komp with his gal in tow.
The hairy bundle of energy goes right. Lisa goes right, leaning left. left leaning right, right leaning left. The
dog’s eyes are wide open. Lisa’s eyes nearly shut. Right left, left right always making ground. “Whoa,
whoa, whoa” leaning back - shuffling feet spraying grass, leaves and gravel.
As they come by, I grab the lead and around me the Draht goes. He comes back around and jumps as high
as my head and Lisa loses her end. The lead burns a flat spot across my palm abruptly stopping when the
knot at the end meets my fist. The air smells of burnt hide. The Draht tries another angle and lunges right.
Switching the burnt hand to one without nylon slivers I catch a fingernail. The front third of the fingernail is
standing straight up. The flesh is bloodless for a moment. Soaked the next. The exuberant German takes a
lick at it on his way to try and dislocate my shoulder. I bare down and put a stop to it. A deep breath. A
conscience effort to stay positive. Stroking Komp to calm him, he licks blood off my pants. He has a good
heart. Handing the reins back to Lisa I push the nail back down and ponder why the smallest gals always
seem to have the biggest dogs.
Training can have positive or negative out comes. Usually both. The difference between a good and a poor
training day is the ratio of positives to negatives. The larger the number the better. The biggest thing you
bring to training, like nearly everything in life, is your attitude. The dog knows a good one and a poor one.
The dog does not know your reputation. Everyone is equal in a dog’s eye; experience, inexperienced, pretty,
homely, rich, poor, healthy and sick. Bring a good attitude and the dog will bring his.
After a little explanation we head to the
water’s edge. Tom is on the far side
with a duck. He is laughing. Lisa un-
hooks Komp and holds his collar. Tom
gets Komp’s attention. The duck lands
with a splash and starts swimming
back towards Tom. Komp enters the
water and swims towards Tom. The
duck spies Komp, Komp the duck, and
the chase is on. Komp sings. The duck
makes cover first. Silent Komp over-
runs the duck. After a couple hundred-
yard diversion, Komp doubles back
and the chase is quickly over. Laugh-
ing Tom convinces the pup to come
and recovers the duck. All trainers
should be like Tom.
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Continued on page 5
The Use of Blood Tracking Dogs for the Recovery of Big
Game Animals by John C. Staley Historically the use of dogs for the recovery of wounded or dead big game animals in Western North America
has been banned. Doing a quick search I have discovered that in the Western US it is allowed only in Utah,
Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Three western states outright outlaw it in their rules and regu-
lations (Washington, Oregon, and Nevada). I could find no mention at all and would assume it is, at the very
least frowned on if not against a law in the remaining states. In those states listed above it is a fairly recent
change in the laws with Idaho being one of the first to allow the use of dogs in 2010. North Dakota has a bill
to legalize blood tracking currently in their legislature and I have heard of an effort to legalize it in Saskatche-
wan. The Alberta regulation reads; “It is unlawful to: be accompanied by a dog while hunting big game or
allow a dog to pursue big game except when hunting cougar under the authority of a Cougar Licence, from
December 1 to the last day of February (the winter season).” In British Columbia it is legal to hunt big game
with dogs as long as they are leashed. Manitoba regulations state that, “Dogs may not be used for any pur-
pose connected with big game hunting.” One thing I have learned from researching this is that hunting regu-
lations are extremely difficult to navigate!
When I moved home to Wyoming I knew that it was explicitly prohibited but having seen it legalized in Utah
only a couple of years earlier I thought it might be a fight worth fighting. Early last year I had reconnected
with an old friend from High School who is currently, and had been a Member of the State House of Repre-
sentatives from Green River, Wyoming for quite some time. While we are on different sides of the political
spectrum we are not separated by a wide chasm, more like a narrow river.
Every state, and I assume every province, has a different method of dealing with their game laws. On May
23, 2018 I sent the following message to my friend; “Stan are you up for a challenge? I was informed by Wyo
G&F that the use of blood tracking dogs to find and recover killed and wounded big game is prohibited by
state statute and can only be changed by the legislature. We are expected to do everything in our power to
recover big game but are prevented from using the best tool we have available. Other western states have
come around, it’s time Wyoming did as well. I can provide you with more info if you are interested.” His
response was, “I would be willing to look into that if I am re-elected. Send me more information.” Luckily he
was re-elected!
In July I ran across Stan at a class reunion and we were able to discuss this in more detail. I provided him a
copy of the Utah law to work from. At the time the Wyoming law read, “PROHIBITED ACTS. IT IS ILLE-
GAL TO: Use any dog to hunt, run or harass any big or trophy game animal, protected animal or furbearing
animal except as otherwise provided by statute. The Commission shall regulate the use of dogs to take moun-
tain lions and bobcats during hunting or trapping seasons.” While the Utah law reads, “A person may not
use the aid of a dog to take, chase, harm or harass big game. The use of one blood-trailing dog controlled by
leash during lawful hunting hours within 72 hours of shooting a big game animal is allowed to track wound-
ed animals and aid in recovery.”
The Wyoming Legislature is in session during the months of January and February and it appears to be a
busy time for them. On November 7th I received a message from Stan indicating he was starting to look for
co-sponsors for the bill. On December 4th I received a copy of the draft bill from Stan, it was essentially a
verbatim copy of the Utah law. On December 16th Stan notified me he had taken the bill to the head of the
Wyoming Game and Fish for review. His only issue with the bill was the 72 hours. He indicated that by
then the meat would be totally spoiled and from that perspective Stan felt we had a better chance of getting
it through with a 36 hour window and I saw no reason to argue with that. The Wyoming Outfitters have a
powerful voice at the state legislature so if they want to get that extended for their trophy hunters they are
more than welcome to try.
The next message arrived from Stan on January 15th indicating that on the next morning the bill, HB073,
would be going before the Travel, Recreation and Wildlife Committee. On February 15th I was notified that
the Bill had passed both sides of the legislature and was signed by both the Senate President and the Speaker
of the House. It was sent to the Governor who signed it on February 19, 2019 at 2 PM Mountain Standard
Time. To be honest, I had little hope that it would pass but I have always lived by the motto of “Make them
tell you no, don’t assume they will”.
This coming spring and summer will be spent training Bear Hills’ Ember and Eagle Rock’s Alpine in the fine
art of blood tracking. We are doing our part to include a little more versatility in our versatile hunting dogs.
I hope to make us available to local hunters and outfitters if they are in need of help finding their animals.
Maybe next year I will be able to tell you how successful we have been.
Editor’s Note: In North Dakota HB 1209: North Dakota Blood Tracking Bill was signed into law on March
26, 2019.
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Blood Tracking Dogs - Continued from page 4
Page 6
“Puppy Training” and “Puppy Camps” have become trendy and
common over the past decade. This has not always been the case in
the pointing dog world. Some trial venues like the UKC Pointing
Dog Program place a high amount of interest and focus on bird
work with the young dogs in events like their TAN and Gun Dog
programs. While others like the AKC Pointing Dog Field Trials fo-
cus much less on bird work and much more on the run, search, and
desire to hunt in events like their Puppy and Derby events. De-
pending on what side of the fence you stand on both will have ben-
efits and shortcomings. And that is all said without bringing up
testing type venues. This essay has little to do with what venue is
“right” or “better” for young pointing dogs but about getting you
to think about the very early stages of your puppy’s life. The first
twenty (20) weeks is maybe the most import of its life in shaping a
pointing dog.
At Sur le Delavan Kennel we strongly believe in the “Super Dog” Program – formally known as the “Bio Sen-
sor” Program that the US Military developed in their canine program. Each of our litters goes through this
program before going home and encourage new owners to continue with it once at their new homes.
Through years of research, the US military concludes that there were lasting positive effects on this early neu-
rological stimulation. The timing of this stimulation is very important as is the amount of time doing it.
The "Bio Sensor" program utilizes five (5) exercises designed to stimulate the neurological system. Each
workout involves handling puppies once each day. The workouts required handling them one at a time while
performing a series of five (5) exercises. Listed in order of preference, the handler starts with one pup and
stimulates it using each of the exercises. The handler completes the series from beginning to end before start-
ing with the next pup. The US Military Canine Program recommends the handling of each pup once per day
doing the following exercises:
• Tactical stimulation (between toes)
• Head held erect
• Head pointed down
• Supine position
• Thermal stimulation
Stimulation
Tactile stimulation - holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the
toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimula-
tion 3 - 5 seconds.
Head held erect - using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head
is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
Topic of the Month: Puppy Training by Clint LaFary
Young pups benefit from the Bio Sensor
Program
Continued on page 7
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Head pointed down - holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed down-
ward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
Supine position - hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the
ceiling. The pup while on its back can sleep. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
Thermal stimulation—use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place
the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
These five exercises will produce neurological stimulations, none of which naturally occur during this early
period of life. Some puppies don’t mind doing this work while others will seem to put up a struggle. In ei-
ther case, caution is offered to those who plan to use them. Do not repeat them more than once per day and
do not extend the time beyond that recommended for each exercise. More is not better in this case. Those
who play with their pups and routinely handle them should continue to do so because the neurological exer-
cises are not substitutions for routine handling, play socialization or bonding.
Five benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to the Bio Sensor stimulation exercises. The
benefits the US Military noted were:
• Improved cardiovascular performance (heart rate)
• Stronger heart beats
• Stronger adrenal glands
• More tolerance to stress
• Greater resistance to disease
While all benefits are very important, we find the puppies to be more willing to work and bolder than our
earlier litters with some of the same lines. The puppy’s ability to handle stress will become very important
as formal training and hunting begin. Spending this time with the puppies will pay off two-fold later in the
puppy’s life. We do this for the first 20 weeks of the puppy’s life as the growth through the following stages
in early development. World Champion trainer and handler, George Hickox offers the following information
regarding puppy development at his training seminars. The following 8 stages of the puppy’s life are gener-
ally agreed to be true by other canine scholars also.
Neonatal Period (0-12 Days):
The puppy responds only to warmth, touch, and
smell. It cannot regulate body functions such as
temperature and elimination.
Transition Period (13 - 20 Days):
Eyes and ears are open, but sight and hearing are
limited. Tail wagging begins, and the puppy begins
to control body functions.
Awareness Period (21 - 28 Days):
Canine Socialization Period
Continued on page 8
Puppy Training - Continued from page 6
Page 8
Sight and hearing function well. The puppy is learn-
ing that he is a dog and has a great deal of need for a
stable environment.
Canine Socialization Period (21 - 49 Days):
Interacting with his mother and littermates, the pup
learns various canine behaviors. He is now aware of
the differences between canine and human societies.
Human Socialization Period (7 to 12 Weeks):
The pup has the brain wave of an adult dog. The best time for going to a new home. He now can learn respect,
simple behavioral responses: sit, stay, come. Housebreaking begins. He now learns by association. The perma-
nent man/dog bonding begins, and he can accept gentle discipline and establish confidence.
Fear Impact Period (8 - 11 Weeks):
Try to avoid frightening the puppy during this time, since traumatic experiences can have an effect during
this period. As you can see, this period overlaps that of the previous definition and children or animal should
not be allowed to hurt or scare the puppy -- either maliciously or inadvertently. It is very important now to
introduce other humans, but he must be closely supervised to minimize adverse conditioning. Learning at this
age is permanent.
This is the stage where you wonder if your dog is going to be a “woosy butt” all his life. Also introducing
your puppy to other dogs at this time will help him become more socialized. This is the time frame that many
puppies come home to start their lives as hunting dogs. I have seen many young puppies overworked and
become bird and gun shy during this time. This is NOT the time to introduce the puppy to birds!
Seniority Classification Period (13 - 16 Weeks):
This critical period is also known as the "Age of Cutting" - cutting teeth and cutting apron strings. At this age,
the puppy begins testing dominance and leadership. Biting behavior is absolutely discouraged from thirteen
weeks on. Praise for the correct behavior response is the most effective tool. Meaningful praise is highly im-
portant to shape a positive attitude.
Flight Instinct Period (17-20 weeks):
During this period puppies test their wings- they will turn a deaf ear when called. This period lasts from a few
days to several weeks. It is critical to praise the positive and minimize the negative behavior during this time.
However, you must learn how to achieve the correct response. This period corresponds to teething periods,
and behavioral problems become compounded by physiological development chewing.
Having a clear understanding of these early stages of the puppy’s life will help you form a bold, fearless
pointing dog. As fun and tempting as it seems to get started “making” a pointing dog early on, I strongly be-
lieve more damage is done than good is achieved. Take your time and enjoy the fun of puppy breath and
picking up chewed shoes. There will be many months and years to spend molding your pointing dog into the
champion you want it to be.
http://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/training-advantage-from-the-superdog-program/
https://shootingsportsman.com/deadly-sins-dog-training/
Puppies in the Human Development stage.
Puppy Training - Continued from page 6
Photo Gallery: Puppies
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Continued on page 12
Callie’s pups just before going home to new homes.
Photo by Jackie Hutwagner Orage de HFF in the frozen tundra
Photo by Denine Ackerbauer
Freckles
Photo by Clint LaFary
Knocked out!
Photo by Pierre Willhems
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Photo Gallery: Puppies
Witting and Sisters at 6 months
Photo Provied by Myra Kosse
Red dog with snowy nose
Photo by Julie Bender
Find the pup!
Photo provided by Marianne Korten
Olivia Hites Mississippi Gotcha!
Photo provided by Marianne Korten
Cooper River at 6 Months
Photo by Emilie Lewis
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Puppy Wittig
Photo by Myra Kosse
6 Week old Callie de Manchabarri X Leo Sur Le Delavan Puppies working with wings Photo by Jackie Hutwagner Segregation?
Photo by Pierre Willhems
Xena and Pippa
Photo by Ray Peres
Photo Gallery: Puppies
6 Week old Callie de Manchabarri X Leo Sur Le Delavan Puppies working with wings Photo by Jackie Hutwagner
Ciel D York Farms litter DOB 3/7/19 Hammer X Hazel Photo by Richard York
Juno Litter from 2017
Photo by Clint LaFary
Xena and Pippa
on a wing
Photo by Ray Peres
Photo Gallery: Puppies
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Frankee with new brothers
Photo by Pete Spenser
Leena
Photo by Mark Moioffer
Pete Spenser with new pup, Frankee
Photo provided by Pete Spenser
Photo Gallery: Puppies
Olivia Grace De La HHF
Photo by Robert Knight
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UKC Up Coming Events
May 18, 2019
Great North Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club
Plainview, MN
Steadiness Clinic
Contact: Jeff or Tasha Pleskac 320 260 6202 or 320
420 2442 [email protected]
June 7, 8 & 9 , 2018
Great North Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club
Sauk Rapids & Milaca, MN
Conformation Clinic , Field Trials Specialty Show
Contact: Jeff or Tasha Pleskac 320 260 6202 or 320
420 2442 [email protected]
May 25, 2019
Bitterroot Valley Retriever Club
Florence, MT
Regular Hunt
Contact Lee Hodsdon 406-273-4952
July 20 & 21, 2019
Great North Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club
Milaca, MN
Training and Camping Weekend
Contact: Jeff or Tasha Pleskac 320 260 6202 or 320
420 2442 [email protected]
September 28, 2019
Chisholm Trail EB Gun Dog Club
Howard Farms - Edmond, OK
Upland training day
Contact: Todd Farris [email protected] or 405-
626-3888
October 5, 2019
Chisholm Trail EB Gun Dog Club
Howard Farms - Edmond, OK
UKC sanctioned TAN/WRT
Contact: Todd Farris [email protected] or 405-
626-3888
October 26th, 2019
Chisholm Trail EB Gun Dog Club
Howard Farms - Edmond, OK
Upland training day
Contact: Todd Farris [email protected] or 405-
626-3888
Fun Fact: Yawning is contagious—even for
dogs. Research shows that the sound of a human yawn can trigger one from your dog. And it’s four times as likely to
happen when it’s the yawn of a person he knows.
Source: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-facts/
Puppy Available:
Pac-Man de Chantant K-3 male available
born March 6, 2019
Sire: Jim Du Bois Courcol (Elvis Du Bois
Courcol x Etel Du Bois Courcol)
Bitch: Gun Ichauway Du Mas D’Pataula
TAN (NBOB CHF-W TR Brique de L’Ar-
dour x Cloud de L’Ardour)
OFA hips Good on both
Chantant K-3 Kennel
Armour, SD
605-572-8236 or 605-724-2533
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conversations begin. Share your ideas and pictures.
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Auburn Bretons
Bob Clayton
206-852-8333
www.auburnbretons.com
Chantant K-3 Kennel
Norman & Judy Pope
605-724-2533, 303-324-9972
Coteau Kennel
Pete Wax & Sherry Niesar
701-222-8940
www.coteaukennel.com
Flint Hills Epagneul Bretons
Mike Sheffer
785-727-6300
http://firelightbirddogs.com/
epagneul-bretons/
Hannahatchee Kennel
Jackie Hutwagner
770.883.8360
HHF Gun Dogs
Jeff and Tasha Pleskac
320 260 6202 / 320 420 2442
www.hhfgundogs.com
Hyalite Kennel
Butch Nelson & Karen Paugh
406-567-4200
Pataula Power French Brittanys
Fred Overby
406-209-0006
Smith's Epagneul Bretons
W. Edward Smith
574 699 6302
www.smithepagneulbretons.com
Topperlyn Gun Dogs
Lynda Kieres
406-777-5894
www.topperlyngundogs.com
Stud Dogs
Just Perfect Du Auburn Bretons NAVHDA NA Prize 1, 112 Points
Penn Hip Lt: 0.46, Rt: 0.42 Sherry Niesar 701-527-3714
www.coteaukennel.com [email protected]
Smith’s Legende de Pondside TAN OFA: GOOD
Smith's Epagneul Bretons W. Edward Smith
574 699 6302 www.smithepagneulbretons.com
GRCHF CH Gallant Thor Sur Le Delavan TAN Hip Rating - OFA Good
Jackie Hugwagner 770-883-8360
Gun Evian Jacque Montique OFA Excellent Mike Sheffer 785-727-6300
CHF-Wild NBOB 2XTR Brique De L'Ardour * Hip Rating - A ( France)
*Frozen Semen only CHF-W F'Nat du mas d'Pataula ("Pride") TAN
Hip Rating- Good - OFA GUN Griz du mas Pataula TAN
Hips OFA-Good Fred Overby
406-209-0006 (after business hours, please) [email protected]
NBOB GRCH Beau de l’Hospitalier Hips – “A” – Belgium
2XTR CH TopperLyn D’Artagnan Hips – OFA “Good”
artificial insemination on both dogs. [email protected]
406-777-5894 www.topperlyngundogs.com
Breeders
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Montana
April 20-21, 2019
Lewis and Clark Spaniel Association AKC Field Trial
Roy, MT
Dede Griffin, Event Secretary
(406) 640-0342 [email protected]
May 18 &19, 2019
Missouri Headwaters Gun Dog Club (AKC)
Three Forks, MT
John Payne, Event Secretary
(406) 223-3933 [email protected]
May 17-19, 2019
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota AKC
Field Trial
Hankinson, ND
Todd A Piechowski, Event Secretary
(763) 232-5733
May 24-26, 2019
AKC Western Montana Retriever Club
Ronan, MT
Leigh A Larsen, Event Secretary
(406) 544-8165 [email protected]
May 31-June 2, 2019
AKC Montana Retriever Club
Billings, MT
Linda Johnson, Event Secretary
(406) 698-9415 [email protected]
North Dakota
April 26-28
NSTRA-Roughrider Classic - Open/Amateur Com-
bined - Triple/Triple/Triple
Killdeer, ND
Lake Ilo Refuge, near Killdeer, ND
Dean Goodall
May 4-5, 2019
NSTRA-Norton Kennels Prairie Pothole Lodge
Ellendale, ND
Jason Norton
701-710-5030 [email protected]
May 10 &11, 2019
AKC North Dakota Pointing Dog Club Field Trial
Hankinson, ND
Marcie Schulz, Event Secretary
(701) 426-0425 [email protected]
May 11 & 12, 2019
AKC North Dakota Sporting Spaniel Club
Field Trial
Menoken, ND
Sue Wilson, Event Secretary
(701) 673-3218 [email protected]
May 11-12, 2019
NSTRA-Badlands Bird Dog Classic - Williston, ND -
Open/Amateur Combined - Dbl/Dbl
Josh Woodward
701-570-5389 [email protected]
May 18-19, 2019
NSTRA-Mid North Regional - Prairie Pothole Lodge
Ellendale, ND
Jason Norton
701-710-5030 [email protected]
May 19, 2019
NSTRA-Mid-North Region - Single/Open/Amateur
Prairie Pothole Lodge
Ellendale, ND
Jason Norton
701-710-5030 [email protected]
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Each member are an important component to the club, adding to the newsletter
with articles and photographs and at the clubs annual field trial. If you are not a
member, then consider becoming a member. Aside from becoming a part of a
group of talented, friendly and likeminded dog owners, members:
• Receive the Whoa Post
• Are eligible to place ads in the Marketplace at no charge
• List Breeder and Stud Dog information
(newsletter and web site) at no charge
• Have access to dog training professionals
and mentors
• Receive advance notice of special events
• Have opportunity to participate in UKC
sanctioned field trials
• Join a fellowship of like minded
individuals
Complete your membership form today and help
support the UKC trial system.
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Sally Says:
“Hey Boss! It’s
time to pay
our
membership
dues!”
Big Sky Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club Membership Form
Name_______________________________________________ 2nd Family Member ______________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone __________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________
Membership Category $20 Individual _____ $30 Family _____ $50 Business_____
Make Check out to: Big Sky Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club
Return form & dues to: Kenneth Bruwelheide,1406 Robin Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715
