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The 2019 International Armbruster Zuchtprufung will be Hosted by Atlantic Chapter in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, September, 2019. More to follow as schedule gets built.

Big Rivers Chapter Notes

Fall 2018

Seasons are changing and the cooler weather has finally started to move into the South.  Dove and Teal seasons are in full swing hopefully honing our shooting skills for an enjoyable hunt with our dogs.  Big Rivers Chapter has shown an increase in litters and membership this past year. We have had several nice pups showing their talent in the early testing season.

The 17th Annual Armbruster 2018, in Janesville Minnesota did not disappoint.  Eight Handlers with their Drahthaar made the trek north to represent some of the best that BRC has to offer.  Three from vom DeWolf Kennels and five from v.d. Uberhutte tested successfully.  Many of the handlers were first time owners that had tremendous support from their Breeders.  The dedication of our breeders throughout Big Rivers to educate and mentor new buyers has proven its mettle.  We are seeing a knowledgeable and confident handler that has done their work and has molded the relationship with their hunting partner.  These new Drahthaar handlers are taking the challenge of building a bond, learning to train, and developing their future hunting companion for the next generations.  What we see in this dedication to the breed reminds us that there is no real hunting without a dog, just as there is no real hunting dog without hunting. 

A well-bred dog can have all the talent in the world but without a combination of a good handler, good hunting experiences, and an opportunity to evaluate those genetics all you have is a lap dog.  Hunting is the true test for that dog and handler to hone those traits.  We saw several nice Drahthaar’s on display in Minnesota. Our future in BRC is hopeful.  We want to extend a huge thank you to the Minnisota team that pulled the 2018 Armbruster together and made it a stellar event. Looking forward to the hunting season, keep in mind that the VGP testing dates are knocking at the door, with VJP coming up this Spring.  We are coordinating the dates and times for the Big Rivers Chapter events, Breeder Education meeting, Annual meeting, and our VJPs.  We will be seeking volunteers to assist with these events coming up.  Please contact myself or Brandt Hardy to support our organization.  We can’t do what we do without your unwavering support. 

Eric Toribio will be spearheading some new design concepts for merchandise showcasing Big Rivers logos.  Look for those to be ready the first part of the year.

Last but not least this is an election year for several positions within the BRC, make sure your nominations get submitted to Brandt Hardy in a timely manner. 

Waidmannsheil

Joseph Day

Interim Vice-Chairman

Big Rivers Chapter

2019 BREEDSHOW Announced 

When: 3 March 2019

Where: Sulphur Springs Texas

Who to contact: Test Director & Test Coordinator: Jim Wion/Dan Brown

2019 Breed Show results

Event was held in Conjunction with 2019 BRC Annual Meeting

***Pending Results****

To win a chapter award is a very special and significant achievement.  Every year at the Chapter meeting we acknowledge individal members and their dogs for top VJP, HZP, and VGP scores.  To win one of these awards you must be a member of the Big Rivers Chapter, as well as train & handle your own dog.   We also give out a chapter wide “top water dog” trophy called the Mesquite award.  The awards were presented to the following people at the past annual meeting we had in Sulphur Springs Texas. Congrats to the Handlers and their Dogs.

VJP Score 75 points

Anastasia vom Ozarkforst 1 year and 27 days

Owned trained and Handled by Curtis King

HZP Score 196

Sacha vom Tapferen Herzen

Owned trained and handled by Clint Mason

VGP Prize 1 306

Winston II vom Jadkonig

Owned trained and handled by Brett Monzyk

Top Water Dog 12

Ferro vom Bomkroog 16 months

Owned trained and handled by Toban Crowder

Join us for the Big Rivers Chapter Meeting in Sulphur Springs, Texas

2 March, 2019

Event schedule pending

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Buffalo, TX HZP 2014

 

Day 1
Lobo v.d. Feldblumenwiese – Kraig Stemme – 69
Andice vom Hugelland – Sean Hicks – 72
Gitta vom rotten Fluss – Brandt Hardy – 68
Lynx v.d. Feldblumenwiese – Tammy Casa – 69
Tina vom Erthal – Charlie Martinez – 63

Day 2 Sulphur Springs VJP

Ames vom Hugelland -Curtis Cox -67
Atz vom Hugelland – Brad Bouldin – 70
Ludwig v.d. Feldblumenwiese – Mark Jorrey – 51
Angus vom Hugelland – Clay Britt – 70
Greta vom rotten Fluss – James Sandidge – 60

Day 3 Sulphur Springs VJP

El Niño vom Heuerhaus – Jake Jake Ferguson – 71
Alvin vom Hugelland – Charlie Rountree – 62
Cabbie vom Coldwater Canyon – Tobe Guillroy – 53
Anna vom Hugelland – Nick Saldana – 63
Liebchen v.d. Feldblumenwiese – Galen Poss – 69