Hunting Tests US
Vol. XIII, Week 29 Jul 22, 2024
Purebred Dogs & Overall Health
A favorite point of those who promote "adopt, don't shop" is that mixed breed dogs are "healthier" than pure-bred dogs. Findings published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science suggest hat is not the casae.
In a study involving 27,541 companion dogs, data showed that mixed-breed dogs are just as likely to experience common health conditions as their purebred counterparts. A smaller gene pool doesn’t make a purebred dog more likely to have common dog diseases when compared to a mixed-breed dog.
This study, led by the Dog Aging Project, helps debunk the misconception that purebred dogs are at a physiological disadvantage when compared to mixed-breed dogs. A dog’s health profile (and longevity) is unique to their genetic makeup, diet, and other related factors — and not breeding alone.
Updated CDC Rules for Border-Crossing Dogs
From NAIA Weekly:
Pressure from myriad groups: pet owners, the dog sports community, rescues and shelters, veterinary agencies, service animal organizations, the International Airline Transport Association, Canadian government agencies, border state lawmakers, and others, has led the CDC to ease up on a new rule that would have made travel between the U.S. and Canada with a dog much more difficult.
The rule, which would have taken effect on August 1st, has been greatly simplified. Now, it states that if your dog has been in a low-risk/rabies-free country for at least the last six months, you just need to complete an import form and the dog needs to be microchipped. The chip is the most significant new requirement, and there are definitely some members of the dog community who won’t appreciate this. There are also accessibility issues with the import form that need to be ironed out. All that said, this is much less burdensome than before, and shows that the CDC is willing to listen to stakeholders, and adapt as it receives new information.
Master National Update
Here are some key links for those interested in the 2024 Master National held in Kevil, Kentucky on September 23- October 2.
- 2024 Event Page
- 2024 Hunting Test Premium
- Enter Here(July 26-August 9, 6 PM)
- Master National Website
Week 29
Greater Pacific Northwest Retriever Trial Club (GPNRTC) - see full results
La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC) - see full results
Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC) - see full results
Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club (MissHRC) - see full results
Penobscot Hunting Retriever Club (PHRC) - see full results
West Allis Training Kennel Club (WATKC) - see full results
Milestones
GRHRCH-UH Chinquapin River Beaux MH50 (BLM, 9.4 yo) owned by Bill Autrey has earned 50 Passes
Gf Jax MH25 (YLM, 7.7 yo) owned by Chad Gullickson has earned 25 Passes
Island Lakes For Whom The Belle Tolls MH25 (BLF, 6.2 yo) owned by Chad Gullickson has earned 25 Passes
Wynwood's Walk This Way MH25 (GM, 5.4 yo) owned by Judith Jennings, Donald Jennings has earned 25 Passes
Sir Otis "otie Manarific" JH (YLM, 1.8 yo), owned by Jack Davis, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Prr's A Little Bit Twisted SH (GF, 1.7 yo), owned by Theresa Bilava, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club (MissHRC)
Heads Or Tails For Cuatro SH (BLM, 1.4 yo), owned by Gregory Hodsdon, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club (MissHRC)
Pond Hollow Thanks I'll Have Another JH (CM, 1.4 yo), owned by Jennifer Martin, Tom Martin, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
3 dogs earned their MH in Straight Initial Passes
Beantown's Irish Gangsta MH (YLM, 3.4 yo), owned by John Dawber, earned its MH title in straight initial passes at Penobscot Hunting Retriever Club (PHRC)
Great Lakes Dream Catcher MH (CLM, 3.1 yo), owned by Patrick Daly, earned its MH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Mellor's Rooster MH (CLF, 1.3 yo), owned by Brett Mellor, earned its MH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
5 dogs earned their SH in Straight Initial Passes
Fourleaf's You Stole My Heart SH (BLF, 7.9 yo), owned by Lance Hughey, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC)
Think Twice Ecce Homo SH (GM, 6.3 yo), owned by Andrea Mcconico, Rick Mcconico, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC)
Heads Or Tails For Cuatro SH (BLM, 1.4 yo), owned by Gregory Hodsdon, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club (MissHRC)
Kingseeds Madison SH (BLF, 3.3 yo), owned by Judy Schneider, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Prr's A Little Bit Twisted SH (GF, 1.7 yo), owned by Theresa Bilava, earned its SH title in straight initial passes at Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club (MissHRC)
21 dogs earned their JH in Straight Initial Passes
Sir Otis "otie Manarific" JH (YLM, 1.8 yo), owned by Jack Davis, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Lances Country Singer From Woodstock JH (GF, 0.9 yo), owned by Dee Lance, Paul Lance, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Beaver Creek Sir Winston JH (BLM, 1.3 yo), owned by David Bessine, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC)
Briarwoods Sheheree Kerry Katie Lou O'donohue JH (YLF, 1.2 yo), owned by Christopher Haggerty, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Penobscot Hunting Retriever Club (PHRC)
CH Comstock Play Me A Song JH (GM, 5.8 yo), owned by Terry Barton, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at West Allis Training Kennel Club (WATKC)
Double J's Charmed One JH (YLF, 2.4 yo), owned by Jeff Joynt, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club (MissHRC)
Erie's Smoke'n Kizzy JH (BLF, 1.3 yo), owned by Eric Wright, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Fourleaf's Naughty Nicole JH (BLF, 5 yo), owned by Lance Hughey, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC)
Four-seasons Hunny Bee JH (YLF, 1.2 yo), owned by Lucas Dewey, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Hadleighs Gingersnap At Lor-al JH (LF, 5.2 yo), owned by Laura Reich, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
High Caliber's Long Ride From The Bayou JH (GSPM, 1.4 yo), owned by Bob Nikolas, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
UH Kb's Nova Runs With Orion JH (PF, 3.2 yo), owned by Nicholas Hatch, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at West Allis Training Kennel Club (WATKC)
Millingport's Sandbar Shark JH (LF, 4.1 yo), owned by Miranda Ridenhour, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Morning Dew's Rosie JH (BLF, 1.3 yo), owned by Mike Wallis, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC)
Pond Hollow Thanks I'll Have Another JH (CM, 1.4 yo), owned by Jennifer Martin, Tom Martin, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Shootingstar Seven Sisters Over Northfield JH (FCF, 1.1 yo), owned by Adele Yunck, Fritz Yunck, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Snowy Ridge Applejacks Jubilee JH (GM, 0.8 yo), owned by Dolores Haney, Randy Haney, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
Sunshine Bo Radley JH (GM, 5.2 yo), owned by Kerrie Shurtleff, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at West Allis Training Kennel Club (WATKC)
Wilson Of Big Elk Creek JH (YLM, 2.3 yo), owned by Nancy Flyen, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at La Crosse Amateur Retriever Club (LaCARC)
Wpr In The Air Tonight JH (YLF, 1.1 yo), owned by Jacob Scaff, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at West Allis Training Kennel Club (WATKC)
Wright's Southern Midnight Tank JH (BLM, 1.6 yo), owned by Richard Wright, earned its JH title in straight initial passes at Michigan Flyways Retriever Club (MFRC)
