Retriever News

08/08/2025

This week we're celebrating a new Top Dog and a notable Double Header winner! Read on for all your updates...

Email from You don't want to miss this...       Retriever News & Updates August 8, 2025 | Weeks 30-31   WELCOME In this edition, we're celebrating our new Top Dog and an impressive Double Header winne

07/25/2025

Welcome to this week’s edition where we are celebrating our recent weekly winners, title earners and Top Dogs! You’ll also find updates on Qualifiers, answers straight from the Judge’s Corner, and an exclusive sneak peek from our July issue. Enjoy!
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07/11/2025

We've packed this edition with all the latest highlights from the world of field trials!

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Email from Retriever News You don't want to miss this...       Retriever News & Updates July 11, 2025 | Weeks 26-27   WELCOME We’ve packed this issue with all the latest highlights from the world of f

07/01/2025

The July Issue is online! The physical issue is at the printers and will be mailed out soon, however the digital issue is available online NOW! This issue features a gorgeous photo of Flex on the cover with short story inside commemorating him reaching 300+ All-Age points! There is also a Personal Perspective article from the National Amateur, a Four Blind Drill article, the top Derby List, information on the Master National and more! Don't miss it! http://www.retrievere-news.com

06/21/2025

2025 National Amateur Championship Winners: FC-AFC Labrador Springs Black Tie Affair, "Tux," and handler Jack Gwaltney III (also photo of Tux with his ribbon and the winners with Judges Dave Morrison, Rich Pingatore and Richard Dresser at the winner's table)

06/21/2025

Congratulations to the Winner of the 2025 National Amateur! Way to Go! Dog #82 FC-AFC LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, "Tux," with handler Jack Gwaltney III!

06/21/2025

The day is finally here! It's the final day of the 2025 National Amateur and we are here at the 10th Series! We have 13 dogs set to compete in this series here at the beautiful property of Randy and Mary Spangler in Mondovi, Wisconsin. This huge test will be a Land and Water Quad with 2 Flyers and 2 Retired birds. We wish all of the competitors the best of luck for what is sure to be the most challenging test of this event! Stay tuned to the blog to find out who our National Amateur Champion will be! 2025narc.blogspot.com

06/20/2025

9th Series Test Dog Video

9th Series Test Dog Run with "Morgan" and Tom Hawley. 2025 NARC, Mondovi, WI.

06/20/2025

Callbacks to the 8th Series are in! We have 21 dogs called back and we are setting up for the 8th Series now! The 7th was a tough one, and proved to be quite a challenge for our competitors! Be sure to watch the blog today as we are going into the final tests of this National to find out who will rise to the occasion and become the National Amateur Field Champion of 2025. Stay Tuned! 2025narc.blogspot.com
(photo courtesy of UpClose Photo - Mark Atwater)

06/19/2025

7th Series Test - Bird Placement

06/19/2025

We are officially underway with the 7th Series here at the 2025 National Amateur. We have 49 dogs called to run this series. It is a Water Triple with 2 retired and a Flyer and an Honor. It's going to be a good one! Make sure to check the blog for all the details! 2025narc.blogspot.com I have also been uploading some videos to our youtube channel to give a peek at some of the tests, so be sure to check those out too! https://www.youtube.com/

06/18/2025

The Official Photographer of the National Amateur is running a photo Special for 2025 NARC Contestants!

An event special is running NOW - for a LIMITED TIME ONLY (through this Saturday)

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This deal is a great value – saving you over $60 on a photo package
to commemorate your dog at the 2025 NARC Event!

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