The 2019 International Armbruster Zuchtprufung will be Hosted by Atlantic Chapter in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, September, 2019. More to follow as schedule gets built.
2019 International Armbruster Zuchtprufung, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Big Rivers Chapter Chairmen’s Update – Spring 2018
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
2018 Breed Show Grovesprings Missouri
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****
Chapter Awards For 2016
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
BRC 2015 Annual Meeting
Join us for the Big Rivers Chapter Meeting in Sulphur Springs, Texas
2 March, 2019
Event schedule pending
click on the link below for registration details
The Buffalo, TX HZP 2014 program
Follow the link under “upcoming events” at the bottom of the page for more details:
Sulphur Springs VJP 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
BRC 2014 Annual Meeting
Friday
6:30 – 9:30 Mike Schell
Saturday
7:30 Meet at Ranch to discuss the day’s events
8:00-12:00 Chukar Challenge
8:00-10:00 Armbruster Pre-evals
10:00 -11:00 force fetch seminar
8:00 -2:00 Intro to JGHV
LUNCH Hamburgers, chips and drinks available for lunch – cost will be $10 per person
1:00-3:00 Mike Shell Seminar on Test Readiness and Testing
3:00-5:00 Chapter Meeting
5:00-6:00 Cocktails
6:00-7:00 BBQ Dinner – Cost TBA
7:00-900 Auction & Cocktails
*****We will have several open fields and ponds if you want to bring game and work your dog.
The Big Rivers annual meeting will be held in Austin, TX on April 11-13, 2014.
Please RSVP by CLICKING HERE
Make your hotel reservations ASAP to take advantage of the special rate. Remember to tell them you’re with the Big Rivers Chapter.
Accommodations
Host Hotel: America’s best value inn
Hotel website: www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1957
Address:
11301 Highway 290 East
Manor,TX 78653
Phone: 512-272-9373
VJP results from Carthage, MO 2013
CVathage, MO
Day One
Eric Toribio Vella vom Elderbach 67
Scott Tumey Volker vom Elderbach 57
Eric Toribio Bella vom Rienberg 65
Kevin Keown Bocephus vom Konig-Haus 60
Day Two
Bethany King Brynna vom Konig-Haus 67
Timmy Plaster Venus vom Elderbach 57
Darcy Austin Ondrea v.d. Ritterburg 68
Sulphur Springs VJP Results 2013
Sulphur Springs, TX
Day 1
Haraldur Karlsson Cliff vom Fussdamm 69
Dwayne cordell Bea v.d. Jaegerlateinhuette 67
Ruben Saavedra Bogart vom Jager Wald 65
Damon Juneau Benelli vom York Haus 59
Justin Ammons Brandi vom Seeufer 56
Day 2
Brian Kohler Carlotta vom Windigen Punkt 70
Jaron Young Ave vom Chulavista Berg 67
Matthew Colvin Yanko vom Moorehaus 65
Brad Kohler QuinnII vom Jagdkonig 65
Mike Gallman Nicole vom Eisbarteich 54
Day 3
Robert Lambert Caya vom Windigen Punkt 68
Joseph Henson QT vom Ritterburg 66
Troy Trahan Baron vom Schlangenfluss 63
Morgan Tyler Django vom Huerhaus 62
Keith Davis Bella vom Muth-Bauerhof 61