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SPECIALTY RESULTS
Pixie and Boone have had a most memorable time at the Regional Specialty of the Flat-Coated Retriever Society of Alberta and the National Specialty of the Flat-Coated Retriever Society of Canada, both held in Calgary from July 28 to August 1, 2010. Here' a summary of their week:
Pixie was the grand winner at the Regional Specialty, taking "Best of Breed". She placed 1st in Obedience, 2nd in Rally, was "Best of Opposite" at the Westwinds Sporting Group Specialty, and made the final cut at the National Specialty. On the last day, she succeeded the field event for her Working Certificate (WC).
As for Boone, she was 1st in her 12-18 month class at the Regional Specialty and 2nd in the Sweeps. She placed 1st in Obedience, 1st in Rally and at one of the Alberta Kennel Club All Breed shows, was 1st in her class. She ended her successful week by taking "Best of Opposite" in Sweeps at the National Specialty. A few days after her return home, she was entered in a Rally trial and got her Rally Novice title (RN).
SUMMER 2010
A great week-end for Boone and Pixie last June with a 2nd and 3rd placement on their first try at Rally and an excellent performance at their very first hunt test. A great debut in those disciplines for our two youngsters.
In July, Findus, added another title to his name by when he succeeded his 3rd Rally Novice trial. He is now Fieldday Mr. Incredible TD RN. The following day, he got High in Class in Rally Advance. Congratulations to Findus and his owner Nicole Haueisen.
SPRING 2010
On March 20, Pixie (Matlaras Estella) and Flash (Can CH Fieldday Aston Martin) traveled to Fitchburg, MA for the New England Sporting Group Dog Show and came back with some great wins. Pixie was Best in Sweepstakes and also Winner’s Bitch/Best of Winners for a 4-pt major. As for Flash, he also did very well taking Reserve Male.
A couple of weeks later, Flash crossed the border again, to the Syracuse, NY show this time. On the Saturday, Flash took Winners' Male/Best of Winners for a 4-point major and the next day Reserve Male. Congratulations to Flash's owner Hélène Beaupré and to his handler Sarah Crepeau.
On May 8, Pixie was at a regional all breed show and, from the 12-18 month class, took a Group 1st under Canadian breeder-judges Wendy Schira and Doug Windsor.
Also on May 8 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Findus (Fieldday Mr. Incredible TD) qualified in obedience (CD) and placed 4th in Rally.
FALL 2009
From the 12-18 month class, Star (Fieldday First Star Dream), took WB , BW and BB to finish her Can Championship under Australian judge Ms Marie Merchant at the Oakville & District Kennel Club show. Star is from Caleigh (Can Ch Fieldday Impromptu) and Jenson (Eng Sh Ch Telsmoss Tressel). Proud owner is Susan O'Marra.
Findus (Fieldday Mr. Incredible) successfully completed his Tracking Test and obtained his TD title at only 7 months. Truly, he is "incredible". Congratulations to Nicole and Findus.
AUGUST 2009 - FINDUS IN TRAINING
Follow-up on Findus' training camp with the Canadian Search and Disaster Dog Association. His owner writes:
"... the first two days were pretty hard for him 'cause he never took a break while waiting for his turn but he then got used to sleeping anywhere whenever he got the chance. He has a lot of drive for disaster search and also for cadaver. We could not do a lot of water search because of the weather but when we did, he loved to jump from the boat into the water. His training also took him to a mall for socialization, elevators and stairs, different surfaces and his obedience was put to the test when he had to stay still by a rollercoaster… quite hard for a Flat-Coat, especially when there are children having fun nearby."
Great work Findus and Nicole. You're a great team!
AUGUST 2009 - FINDUS - SEARCH & RESCUE DOG
Findus, who is not quite 6 months, has been training for the last little while in water and disaster search with his owner Nicole. This talented boy will be flying out to Alberta for an intensive 10-day training session. Doesn't he look nifty with his "search and rescue outfit"? From the Pixar litter (Jenson x Mieka), Findus was named Fieldday Mr. Incredible. I do believe the name suits him well. More to follow on Findus' exciting career.
JULY 2009 - CHAMPION & GROUP 4 WIN
On July 11, 2009, Flash not only wins Best of Breed for his Canadian Championship but goes on to win a Group 4. What a great way to finish. Congratulations to Flash's handler, Stéphane Laliberté and of course to his owner, Hélène.
JUNE 2009 - FCRSA SPECIALTY
Fieldday had a great and successful time at the 2009 FCRSA National specialty held in Warwick, RI :
Pixie - 1st in the 6-9 month old class in both the Sweeps and the Regular Show.
Flash - 1st in the Novice dog class.
Botox - 5th in the Open class with an entry of 25 dogs.
Star - 5th in the 12-18 month old class with an entry of 29 bitches.
Caleigh - 2nd in her Novice class.
SEPTEMBER 2008 - CANADIAN SPECIALTY
19 month old Flash from the Nemo x Mieka litter takes 2nd place in the "Canadian Bred" class.
Young Botox charms the judge and makes the cut in the “Best of Breed” competition
AUGUST 2008 - JUNIOR HUNTER TITLE
Caleigh succeeds her 3rd hunting test for her JH title.
SEPTEMBER 2007 - NEW CHAMPION AND GROUP 3 WIN - CD OBEDIENCE TITLE
A "Best of Breed/Group 3 Win" under international judge M. MacBeth gives Botox his Canadian Championship.
Sister Caleigh gets her CD obedience title.
AUGUST 2007 - CANADIAN SPECIALTY
Many Fieldday dogs attended the Canadian Specialty. Nemo won his "Veteran" Class, Botox, Nitro and Doug were great in each of their classes, Dreamer made the final cut in the "Best of Breed competition", sweet Sarah won the "Altered Class", Caleigh got a CD obedience leg and, along with Mieka, enjoyed the field events.
APRIL 2007 - GROUP 2 WIN/JUNE 2007 - NEW CHAMPION AND TRACKING TITLE
Nemo takes "Best of Breed" and wins "Group 2" at the first FCRSC Booster held in Québec (Sherbrooke) in April. Young Botox is "Winners Dog".
On June 3, Doug gets his Canadian Championship and the following week end, his tracking (TD) title.
MARCH 2007 - TRIP TO ENGLAND
During my trip to England, I was able to go to a field event and had a great time following Sue and Rumpus through the Novice Working Test. At this beginner level, the dog needs to succeed 4 tests to be in the running for the ribbons: a double mark, a single mark combined with a blind, a water test, a walk-up with honour. Different and very pleasant was to see the dogs and handlers calmy mingle together while waiting their turn for a test. The score sheet was displayed for all to see and judges’ comments on the dogs' performance were given when awarding the ribbons. Congratulations to Rumpus and Sue for their 3rd place.
The following day, at the FCR Championship show, Sue handed me her number, show lead and dog and told me to go have fun. To find myself handling a most wonderful dog by the name of Gayplume Flamboyant at Suchanoich at the Championship show was a most unbelievable thrilling experience!
NOVEMBER 2006 - AMERICAN CDX OBEDIENCE TITLE
Nemo returned from a weekend trip in Syracuse, NY with an Am CDX obedience title.
MAY 2006 - AMERICAN SPECIALTY
Over 500 Flat-Coats gathered in Grey Summit, MO for the 29th FCRSA Specialty. Fieldday had a very successful week.
Mieka - WCX Title + JAM in the “Steady Singles”
Caleigh - 3rd Sweepstakes (12-15 months) + Final cut in Regular 12-18 month class
Botox - 4th Sweepstakes (12-15 months)
Mieka/Caleigh - 1st in Brace
Nemo - JAM in “Best of Breed” competition
NOVEMBER 2005 - OBEDIENCE TITLES - MARCH/APRIL 2006 - 2 CHAMPIONS + GROUP 2
NOVEMBER 2005
Mieka gets both her Canadian and American Obedience CD titles.
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MARCH 2006
Mieka takes “Best of Opposite” at the NEFCRC supported entry in Syracuse, NY for her American Championship.
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APRIL 2006
Caleigh takes “Best Puppy in Group” and a “Group 2” win at All Breed Show in Sherbrooke and later another "Best of Breed" win for her Canadian Championship before her first birthday.
AUGUST 2005 - CDX TITLE/SEPTEMBER 2005 - WCI TITLE
Nemo gets his CDX obedience title and Mieka her Working Certificate Intermediate (WCI) title.
JUNE 2005 - A GROUP WIN FOR NEMO/JULY 2005 - CANADIAN SPECIALTY
Nemo receives a “Group 3” under breeder-judge Doug Windsor.
Nemo makes the final cut in “Best of Breed” competition at the Canadian Specialty as well as his WCI title.
NOVEMBRE 2004 - NEW CHAMPION
Mieka takes “Best of Breed” all 3 days for her Canadian Championship title.
SEPTEMBER 2004 - CANADIAN SPECIALTY
Fieldday wins many ribbons at the 2004 Canadian Specialty
Devon - 1st “Brood Bitch” + WCX title
Nemo - 2nd “Obedience CDX” + 4th “Stud Dog”
Mieka - 2nd “Bred-By Exhibitor + 3rd “Working” Class
FALL 2003 - BEST PUPPY IN GROUP/WC AND JH TITLES
On the first day of the Flat-Coat booster week-end in Cornwall in September of 2003, Mieka is awarded "Best puppy in Group". On the Sunday and the Monday, this honour goes to her brother Brigus. This was Brigus' third "Best Puppy in Group" as his first was won earlier in the spring at 6 months of age.
In October 2003, 10-month old Mieka gets her working certificate(WC) and in August of the following year, her Junior Hunter title (JH) in 4 consecutive trials.
