Result: Lake States Grouse Championship

Location: Gladwin, Michigan

Post Date: Dec 11, 2019

Submitted By: Ann Naus

Championship Winners. From left: Bryan Wood, Robert Leet, Titanium's Hammer with Bruce Minard, Judge Justin McGrail, Snyder's Full Rage with Scott Chaffee, Judge Rod Lein and Ann Naus.
GLADWIN, MICH. -- Gladwin, Mich.--The Lake States Field Trial Club celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. It was formed by four grouse clubs of Michigan at the time; Saginaw Field and Stream Club, Midland Grouse Dog Association, West Michigan Field Trial Club and Michigan Grouse Association.

Two members from each club were elected to form a board of directors: Dewey Hutchison/Edward Flack, Dr. George Stanford/Earl Gilliam, Dell Todd/Linden Evans and Hunter Gaines/ M. J. Cavanaugh. Linden Evans would be president and Walter Bublitz, secretary. Many of these same men were involved with the Grand National Grouse Championships during their time in this sport.

Seventy-five years adds up to an incredible amount of people -- members, officers, directors, secretaries and presidents -- who contributed to the long history and success of this club. The dedication, appreciation and respect to and for this club and the ongoing contribution to this sport is still evident today.

The "Sportsmen's Quartet" of Dr. C. F. DeVries, John Hadaway, Linden Evans and Dell Todd created something special with this club that many wanted to be a part of over the years, continue its success and prestige. Today's roster consists of some of the most dedicated people we have in Michigan. The combined efforts of Carl McRae (president), Bryan Wood, Roger Johnson (vice- president), Denise Peters (secretary), along with all the directors and members, greatly encourage strong membership and continued participation.

The Lakes States Championship became part of the "Triple Crown" of the grouse woods. Along with the Pennsylvania Grouse Championship and the Grand National Grouse Championship, they became the big three.

For many years they all ran on the heels of one another in the late fall, end of October into early November. With cover falling more and more with each autumn day. The changing cover increased the grouse challenge; the strength, instinct and intellect of the top dogs would be ultimately tested. When one dog captured all three titles in a season, it was the accomplishment and pride of this sport. It was the grouse dog standard met and exceeded, especially when the Grand had regular second series on the last day.

At its inception, the Lake States Championship always held a second series on the last day until 1972. These three events would have dogs and handlers competing in multiple regions across the country: New York, New England, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, depending on the year, with enough differences in grouse habitat to challenge the best grouse dogs.

The champion had to have a good nose, possess instinct to hunt and point, have intelligence and courage to boldly go in difficult cover. They had to be biddable, be in good health physically and mentally, have stamina and strength to stay strong during demanding fall seasons. They had to be stylish and classy moving and standing. To show these qualities consistently and consecutively, stake after stake . . . well, that is just a heck-of-a good grouse dog. There were many that came close, winning two of the three championships, likely receiving runner-up. I know of only two dogs that captured the triple-crown status in 75 years of the Lake States Championship. The first, owned by Sam Light, was Sam L's Skyhigh in 1950. A confident and stylish setter male handled by Larry Tuttle, came close to winning the big three the previous year, but missed out on the Lake States title in 1949, after winning it in 1948.

The second was in Pleasant Valley Clyde in 1976, another impressive six-year-old setter owned and handled by Dr. James Stiteler, that went back to Sam L lines. It was a rare feat then, and still would be today if scheduling constraints between regions allowed for it.

The celebration kicked-off Monday evening, October 21, a handlers' dinner at the Riverwalk Hotel/Spa and Grill, in Gladwin, Mich. The guests arrived for cocktail hour to enjoy crackers, cheeses, fruits, a beverage or two and great conversations, speeches, not to mention a banquet style dinner of tender beef, flavorful chicken, bacon cheddar mashed potatoes, green beans, with cheesecakes, cookies and strawberry layer cake for afters.

Current President Carl McRae thanked all members past and present for their contribution to this club. Congratulating previous winners, history of trophy . . . Thanks to Denise's hard work and effort to make this anniversary special. Gifts for the judges, a small gesture to show how thankful the club is for Rod Lein of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Justin McGrail of Nunica, Mich., who gave their time -- four days in the saddle -- their knowledge, mental focus, retaining fresh eyes for 47 dogs.

The Lake States Club, along with every club, is greatly appreciative every time someone accepts a judging assignment. It was a great pleasure to ride with these two experienced and sincere gentlemen.

The current Lake States trophy was donated by Jack Harang. The beautiful casting atop the trophy was a third casting of this statue created by the late Robert G. Wehle and commissioned by Jack. It is something many trialers strive to possess and admire for a full year, this unique sport's accomplishment engraved in time.

A great many thanks to Purina's continued support, along with Lion Country Supply this year. Dog food for the all winners and leather leads for every dog entered in the Championship to commemorate this special anniversary.

Special thanks to Carl McRae, along with Brent and Denise Peters, for their tremendous effort planning the festivities and rallying all the helping hands needed to make this trial a success. That list of wonderful people goes as follows; Marilyn and George Ferguson for the incredible homemade sweetbreads and cookies for our morning coffee breaks each day; Jennifer Wyatt for feeding all of us hot and tasty lunches every day; Mike Singleton, Eric Naus, Tom Fruchey, Scott and Tammy Chaffee, Bruce Minard, Bob Leet, Marc and Scott Forman, Deb Nihart and Roger Johnson for marshalling and moving cars. Great many thanks to Bryan Wood for managing this stake. You keep everyone organized and on task to keep things running smoothly. Thanks to Rich Hollister and his family for continuing to supply quality horses. A very special thanks to Bernie Bauman for moving the horse trailer from start to finish and everywhere in between; we love you.

Thank you ALL for helping give our 2019 season in Gladwin a great finish! See you in the spring, friends.

The Champion and Runner-Up Titanium's Hammer ran in the 12th brace. This handsome seven-year-old white and orange pointer male is in his prime and is owned by Bob Leet of Paw Paw, Mich., no stranger to Gladwin in his own right, and handled by Bruce Minard.

Hammer is put together well; long legs and a strong frame give him the steady, well-paced gait he needs for a strong hour. He ran a very focused race, working the cover and pushing through the open areas to more cover. Hammer required very little handling, working independently of his handler with a deliberate pattern. His quick responses to voice commands kept him moving forward through the sharp turns.

At 23 his bell fell silent in the pine, scrub oak mix just before the half. Once found, the flush caused a big grouse to roar out of the cover. Hammer didn't flinch, standing tall, head held high. He continued with a similar run the second half. He was hunting, forward, effortlessly kept rolling along, focused on his job and mature with his application. He kept everyone in the gallery watching and engaged until the last moment. His movements still well gaited and smooth.

With lots of bottom left, Hammer made one final cast in the last few minutes of the hour. Time was called, judges were thanked while reeling Hammer in. He was making his way back when the bell stopped again. This is always a good time to get to your dog. His handler walked a bit faster. On his heels were the judges. Who wouldn't want to see that pretty stance again! Sure enough, he had another grouse pinned. This bird would not count toward the great performance they just saw, but it sure would put a cherry on top. This race had set the bar. Now who would rise to it?

That question would be answered in the 19th brace with Snyder's Full Rage, seasoned white and orange setter female that won this runner-up title in 2017. Handled, then and now, by Scott Chaffee, she is owned by Steve Snyder of Ellendale, Minn.

Rage had a very nice hour. She was even paced throughout the hour, never missing a patch of cover. She worked methodically, sweeping left to right through the pocket, checking in as she crossed. At 18 she carded her first find, a woodcock. Rage responded to instruction the few times it was needed in a couple tight corners. She applied herself to the changing cover of course No. 1 and No. 2. Near the half Rage stopped, but was moved on after a relocation attempt. She continued to hunt along course No. 2. Rage swung to the left and stopped abruptly at 44 about 60 yards in. With Rage in sight a grouse got up and went to the left. Shot was fired. Well mannered and steady, another grouse blew from the other side of her. Rage remained solid. She was brought back to course and quickly charged back into the cover and settle back into her steady forward pace, hunting along the way. A young poplar cut in the middle of course No. 2 would be nice cover for her to stop one more time with two minutes to go. A long search finally found her six minutes after time. Not wanting to gamble with the nice job she did, handler decided to end the hour there without incident. Seems to have paid off!

The Running

Bo of Piney Woods and Fireside Aiden were down at 8:15. Bo ran unchallenged, with an early morning scratch of his bracemate. Starting on course No. 1, he worked hard, hunting the scrub oaks and aspen pockets that make up most of this rolling half of the hour. Bo was always moving forward; his bell stopped at 40. A flushing attempt and relocation had no results. Bo was moved up the course. At 59 Bo's bell stopped sharply. The flush was quick, popping a woodcock at time. With good manners through the shot, it was a nice start to the championship.

Grouse Ridge Larry and Quail Trap Will had a steady, forward pace going through course No. 3. After a successful transition across the tubes, Will had a solid woodcock find at 35. Larry maintained contact with his handler as he hunted the aspen ridges and young cuts. Near the end of the hour, both bells stopped at the same time. The handlers began flushing, putting up three doodles at the hour mark. Both dogs received credit for the find.

Glenrae's Wango Tango and Meredith Grade Annie. These young dogs went right to work on course no. 5. Tango's bell stopped very quickly. It was under a minute when the flush began; a woodcock, shot was fired. All in order, she continued on. Annie's bell stopped next at 2 on the opposite side of the course. With no contact after a relocation, she was moving forward and fast. Just before the half Annie's bell stopped in an aspen pocket, with Tango's bell stopping sharply a moment later. The flush produced a woodcock, each dog with a find now. Together, these two covered much of the productive cover at the end of course No. 6 to no avail. When the handlers reached the end of the course, they picked up at 52 and 53.

Grouse River Rocken Roll and Frank. The start of course No. 7 is a young aspen cut still heavy with blackberry briars causing most dogs to find the edges of this narrow and long cut as they work up the course. On the other side of the cut, the dogs made big casts into the swamp edges. Rock stopped twice near the half; however, nothing could be put to flight either time. Frank continued a big race using all of his bell, at times needing a bit more. Both dogs finished hunting the cover of course No. 8.

Centerfold Sioux and Upper Ammonoosuc Violet hit the aspen ridge right off the start. Sioux's bell stopped at 3, then Violet's stopped about 100 yards ahead. Each dog carded a woodcock find and moved along the steep ridge. At 16 Violet carded another woodcock. Both dogs had reached the next aspen corner when the bells stopped simultaneously in a low area within this pocket. With handlers flushing for each dog, a woodcock flushed, both shot, each dog adding a shared find at 23. Sioux and Violet went on to finish hunting this area before the road crossing. Violet stopped again. Sioux could be heard still moving in the area. A woodcock flew across the road, in front of a judge. A moment later Sioux was seen, moving fast, following its flight path, ending her day at the half. Violet, still standing, added another woodcock to her tally. She continued to have a forward run, needing minimal handling. She was always where she needed to be. Violet suffered unproductives at 36 and 45, that she made up for with a strong finish adding a woodcock find at 52 and then a very stylish grouse at 55.

Leslie's Jigster and Glenrae's Mr. Finnigan were the last brace of the day on course No. 12. Jigs stayed connected to his handler as he worked the cover along the aspen pockets. Both dogs crossed the first road, making their way to the scrub oak pine mix ridge. Finn missed an opportunity on a small brood of grouse sitting to the right of the path. Just before the gallery came to the next road crossing three grouse blew out on the right, while Finn could be heard up to the left. Jigs had a steady pace for the remainder of the hour. Neither dog finished with bird contact.

We started the day watching setters Needlepoint Sid the Kid and Flycast Rollie Fingers handle well through the rises and dips in the first half of the hour. At 25 both bells fell silent. Rollie was deep to the right, almost to Joy Road; his bracemate was further up into the corner. After walking up a few woodcock during the search, Sid was located first. When found, two more took to flight just off his nose. Shot was fired, all good. Sid was brought back to course and continued the hunt. At 41 his bell fell silent again. At the flush Sid moved with the bird and was up at 42. Rollie was located after a long search and walking up a couple more doodles. He still was looking tight and focused. The handler felt confident in flushing, which produced a woodcock at 47. Back on course, Rollie finished forward and in the cover.

Bawl of Fire Slipper and Dun Roven's Lucky. These young dogs ran with energy and desire. Slipper was handling well, making forward casts. She carded a woodcock at 38 just past the start of course No. 4. She got back to work and had another find at 48, up to the right on a small aspen plateau. Lucky hunted the ridge along the left, carding a staunch woodcock find at 41. He continued to the next aspen cut and stopped sharply at 50. A quick flush resulted in another woodcock find.

A film crew from the Outdoor Channel accompanied us to experience this pairing.

Wild Kat Run handled easily through the cover, her bell stopping at 19, 26 and 28. Each time she looked statuesque and was relocated, but without desired results. The handler picked up at the half. Ponderosa Mac had a forward run responding well to his handler when needed. It was enjoyable to watch his flowing run as he worked the edges and pockets of cover. Mac's first woodcock find was at 18 in the aspen pockets past Heart Attack Hill. The next one was at 42 at the start of the big aspen cut of course No. 6. Just needing a grouse to cap off a nice hour, Mac delivered at 53.

Rebellious Boisterous Bart stayed in the pocket as he worked edges of poplar cover and pine swamps. He was forward and always in the cover. Bart's bell stopped at 34, just past a huge mud hole on course No. 8. After the flush a relocation was decided. With a tap on the head, Bart took two steps to see a woodcock rise off his right shoulder. This gave Sterlingworth Jack the rest of the brace to himself. Two minutes later he stopped in a nice pocket. An extensive flush and relocation attempt gave nothing. Jack continued to handle well, making casts into deep cuts. He hunted hard and finished in the cover.

Henry of Ferguson made some big moves right from the start. He used all his bell, sometimes going past it. Like clockwork he always showed to the front and kept moving forward; nose to the ground. Henry did not card a find.

Hypointe Left Turn trots to the line with a presence that makes you smile; it made me smile. His head is high, his tail already starting to crack. He seems so happy to be headed to the woods. It's confidence to compete, to do what bird dogs do. So, Lefty got right to it with a woodcock find at 4. He continued to hunt the ridge of course No. 9, staying in the pocket and working hard. He suffered an unproductive at 36 but got back on track with a picture perfect woodcock find at 50. Lefty finished with lots of bottom, and still happy.

Titanium's Hammer's effort was covered. Miss Penn Star started out hunting the young cut at the start of the new No. 12. She stopped quickly at one minute. With no bird from flush or relocation, she moved on to continue ranging through the course. Penn Star's bell went silent up head on the far slope of watering hole, again no bird. She was sent on, finding a deep edge along course No. 13. When she needed to come out there, handler struggled, eventually requesting the retrieval unit at 35.

Hershner's Thunderbolt Jet ran with flash and a snappy tail. He had a nice woodcock find at 26, just before the half. Well mannered, he carried on to course No. 2. During a cast from left to right, two woodcock popped in his path. It proved too tempting for this young setter and he was ordered up at 47. Rockland Ridge McGraw was having a big forward race, using all the bell at times. Along the way she carded a woodcock at 32 and 42. McGraw finished strong and to the front.

Shady Hills Whiskey Bonfire put down a very forward run, making big casts for deep swamp pockets and distant edges where the cover changes. At 58 he looked to be working some strong scent. In a moment a woodcock lifted, causing Whiskey to halt his moment. The handler, not happy with the performance, politely thanked the judges and clipped on the leash. Bloom's Ruffed Warrior was an easy handle. Staying to the front in the cuts of course No. 4, he slowed down to hunt. At 42 Warrior's bell stopped. The flush produced a woodcock, shot fired, find carded. Then another popped out of there, holding tight until the last second. Warrior steady for the second bird, was brought back to course to finish his hour with a high tail and drive.

Thornapple Cody had a nice flow through the cover, pushing the pocket but always moving forward and connected with handler. His bell stopped ahead in a small opening between some aspen pockets. Autumn Rain came in to honor the point. Cody's handler flushed for several minutes without result. He tapped Cody for a relocation, again with a step or two; a woodcock holding tight off the dog's left shoulder finally took flight. This ended Cody's day at 22. Rain continued working diligently through the cover toward the half. She carded an unproductive at 27 and a stop to flush on a grouse in the open at 37. Once into the aspen cover of course No. 6 she tallied a woodcock at 47. Rain stayed focused and handled well, finishing strong with another woodcock find at 52.

Grouse Hill Bullet Proof and Texas Free Mason ran forward races, both dogs flowing in and out of bell range. Proof's search produced a woodcock at 37 in the thick start of course No. 8. The bird flew right into the setter's face, but he remained staunch. Proof's bell fell silent again at 58 right next to the beaver pond. A wide flush and relocation would leave him without at time. Mason made several deep casts, his bell indicating the forward movement after passing through cover. Showing to the front each time, he finished in the cover.

Setters Hershner's Grouse Gunner and Travel Alert had course No. 9 and seemed excited about it. Both dogs dove into the cover to the right. "Buster" stopped first at 4. Without results, he was moved on to back Gunner on point at 8. Gunner carded a woodcock, then another two minutes later. Buster also added a woodcock at 10. He was 30 yards away, facing a different direction with a bird of his own. Gunner, moving swiftly along the ridge, stopped again at 13 with good manners for a woodcock. Buster was released after honoring his bracemate. He went on to charge along the river and then up into the aspen cut. His bell stopped at 30. Handler flushed, during which Gunner came through. He moved a woodcock and was ordered up. Buster was relocated and moved out of the area. On the right far edge of the cut his bell stopped again. This time a grouse blew out with the flush at 37. With good manners through the flush and shot, Buster headed for course No. 10. A quick swing to the left brought him motionless under a solitary pine tree. During the flush Buster decided to move on, ending his day.

Setters All Out and McRae's Natasha found a transitional edge to the left of the course in only two minutes. Both shot down that edge, bells gone fast. It was thought the dogs had stopped just off the path. It turned out to be much different. Nine minutes later Natasha was heard first, headed back toward her handler. However, she'd shortened up too much now; handler opted to pick her up at 22. All Out was still out of contact, both handler and judge deep to the left. The decision was made at 15 to get the retrieval unit. On their way back to course, All Out's bell was faintly heard headed in their direction. With a few words, she had them located. Leads on both dogs ended the day a little early.

Blast Off, braced with runner-up Snyder's Full Rage, hit the cover and started hunting immediately. "Sam" had an easy flow to his pace in the rolling slopes of course No. 1. He stayed forward, needing minimal handling. He stopped at 22, 29 and 34 without results after flushing and attempting relocations. At 36 the handler chose to pick up.

Boston and Dun Roven's Drifter charged off the line. One headed for a cedar swamp on the right, the other was moving toward the small pine bog on the left. Drifter stopped hard in there at 6. It was wet and tough walking to find him in amongst blowdowns and young pines. The flush and relocation did not produce a bird, so Drifter was moved on. Boston continued to move forward, his bracemate joining him on the right, deep along an edge. Both dogs cast into the right corner, bells stopping moments apart. Drifter was found first. The handler flushed to no avail, relocated his setter which stopped again quickly under the next large pine. Another flush and relocation came up empty. On their way back to course, two grouse blew out of a pine tree only a few steps away. Another lifted off the ground just to the right of the group. This carded Drifter with a stop to flush. With the shot, another grouse got up. All remained mannerly and they continued with the brace to finish strong, hunting the cover. Boston was more difficult to locate in the same area. At 25 the handler requested the retrieval unit.

Rebellious Fearless Fred was energetic, running with a snappy tail. A connection could easily be seen between dog and handler as Fred hunted the pocket edges. At 12 both bells stopped. A woodcock was put to flight at 16, both Fred and Maximum Resistance receiving credit for the find. On the way back to course, Max stopped again on a wild flush of a woodcock, carding a stop to flush. Back at it, he handled easily to the front, tail set high. Max stopped again at 36 and 41 without bird contact. Handler opted to end it at 44. Fred had taken a path up the left side, coming to a stop on a pine edge. The flush produced two grouse, blowing out fast and hard. Fred was a rock. He continued on to the large aspen cut that completes the end of course No. 6, hunting in the cover.

Joe had a well paced run, giving him an energetic hour. He held himself in the pocket, reaching out when the cover demanded it. The beginning of course No. 8 is where both dogs started to find birds. Baxter's Apache John had a woodcock at 40 in heavy cover on the right. Then again, at 49, on the left in some scrub oak pockets. He was always moving forward to the right cover with very little handling. Joe was rewarded for his constant effort at 50. He was right back to work, finishing in some of the best cover of the grounds.

Snyder's Pioneer Scout dove into the cover from the whistle. His first stop was at 8. The thick cover atop the ridge made it very difficult to find him. At 14 he was heard moving across the ridge up course a bit more. He stopped again at 21, but upon approach he had loosened up his stance. Handler picked up at that moment. Texas Elhew Bodie's day would not end any better. He was making a nice cast up the left side of the course. There are many blow downs along the way, giving opportunity for grouse finds. At 20 he seemed to be working some up ahead. It soon became apparent that he was off game and would not continue his brace today.

Bud of Piney Woods went sharply to the left on course No. 12 where others had gone the day before. After ten minutes it seemed apparent that Bud was struggling to regain contact with his handler so the retrieval unit was requested. Shady Hills Colt's path was along the right side of course to hunt an aspen cut that runs to the first road crossing. He continued to handle well through the oak scrubs that run through to course No. 13. Colt's smooth pace came to a stop only once, at 23, with a nice woodcock find. He finished strong, still moving forward at the end of his hour.

Gladwin, Mich., October 22

Judges: Rod Lein and Justin McGrail

LAKE STATES GROUSE DOG CHAMPIONSHIP [One-Hour Heats] --

10 Pointers and 39 Setters

Winner--TITANIUM'S HAMMER, 1651809, pointer male, by Dateline Black List--Hifive's Wrangler. Robert Leet, owner; Bruce Minard, handler.

Runner-Up--SNYDER'S FULL RAGE, 1655749, setter female, by Keystone's Red Rage--Full Tilt. Steven C. Snyder, owner; Scott Chaffee, handler.

Companion Stakes

The Open Derby was judicated by Bob and Diane Wheelock of Thompsonville, Mich. They had the pleasure of watching 14 setters and 5 pointers ready to shine. Thank you both, so much, for stepping in at the very last minute!

First place was Grouse Hill Smokey, pointer male handled by Marc Forman, with a hard driving, constant and consistent race. He had great range, was forward and handled well. Smoke had two woodcock finds at 40 and at time. Awarded second was Hifive's Top Shelf, pointer female handled by Bruce Minard. She had a similar race to first place, forward, consistent and at the right range. She needed a bit more handle and carded a woodcock at time. Third was Back Creek Lucy, setter female handled by Rich Hollister. She had four separate finds, but race was a factor. She needed to be a little more consistent, range more and stay forward; a definite bird dog, though.

In the Open Puppy, my niece Julia Naus of Petrolia, Ont., and I occupied the saddles. Julia is new to the sport. Marshalling as much as she can this summer and fall, competing for Derby, as well as the judging experience, has just added to her eagerness for this sport.

We had six setters to watch for 20 minutes each. Julia showed a keen eye, watching for sparks of potential -- run, handle, hunt. First went to Chrome, setter male handled by Rich Hollister. He had a smooth, forward run that was big and bold at times. He needed next to no handling and finished forward and hunting. Second was Zip, setter male handled again by Rich Hollister. This young setter was always forward, made a couple of big moves and was strong and focused to the end. Placed third was Indy, setter male handled by Brent Peters. Indy showed lots of energy and boldness in his run. He made independent moves in the right direction and handled well.

A special thanks to Ann Naus from the Lake States Field Trial Club for reporting this trial and writing this outstanding report!

Judges: Bob Wheelock and Diane Wheelock

OPEN DERBY -- 5 Pointers and 14 Setters

1st--GROUSE HILL SMOKEY, 1683013, pointer male, by Silver Ko Kane Ty--Smoke'm Up Jill. John Capocci, owner; Marc Forman, handler.

2d--HIFIVE'S TOP SHELF, 1686517, pointer female, by Hifive's Unlisted--Hifive's Betts Placed. Ben & Meledye Batey, owners; Bruce Minard, handler.

3d--BACK CREEK LUCY, 1683067, setter female, by Peyton's Legacy Kip--Girl's Little Dixie. Steve Graham, owner; Richard Hollister, Sr., handler.

Open Derby Winners. From left: Bryan Wood, Grouse Hill Smokey with Marc Forman, Judge Bob Wheelock, Hifive's Top Shelf with Bruce Minard, Steve Graham, Back Creek Lucy with Richard Hollister and Judge Diane Wheelock.

Judges: Ann Naus and Julia Naus

OPEN PUPPY -- 6 Setters

1st--WAYMAKER KODACHROME, 1687269, male, by Dun Rovens Drifter--Waymaker Hello Becky. Robert Kluger & Richard Hollister, owners; Richard Hollister, Sr., handler.

2d--DUN ROVENS ZIP, 1686123, male, by Dun Rovens Drifter--Waymaker Hello Becky. Mark & Tom Fernandez, owners; Richard Hollister, Sr., handler.

3d--BAXTER'S INDIAN ARROWHEAD, 1685299, male, by Baxter's Apache John--Baxter's Mary Katherine. Brent & Denise Peters, owners; Brent Peters, handler.

Open Puppy Winners. From left: Waymaker Kodachrome with Richard Hollister, Judge Julia Naus, Dun Rovens Zip with Randy Hollister, Judge Ann Naus and Baxter's Indian Arrowhead with Brent Peters.