2009 Accomplishments of Autrey Kennels
Retrievers
2009 was a real good year for Autrey Kennels in that we ran a total of 18 weekends during the year. This was a slow down from 2008 but we still
titled 18 dogs and many earned multiple titles. More good news is that Geri and
I had no major health problems.
Some real bad news is that we lost HRCH UH Bo's Gator Pt.
Cajun Roux SH, a big chocolate male better known as "Colorado Roux" who belonged
to Mandy Cieslinski of Colorado in training. LSU Veterinarian School of Medicine
said that he had an allergic reaction to a bee sting. Other bad news was we lost
the rear end of the dog truck two days before the Spring Grand due to a bad
wheel bearing. Talk about throwing you off stride. We got the truck back the
night of the banquet. Thanks to all the help from different people as we had
dogs on several different trucks as well as a local kennel while our truck was
being repaired.
Some other good news was we got to use the new kennels at
Autrey Kennels North. While still not completed, they were serviceable enough to
be able to house dogs, but still working on electrical and insulation. Geri's
garden was a disappointment this year as the weather was so cool up there that
nothing matured. While that was great for dog training, it took a toll on her
garden. July and August were two of the coolest on record.
The following dogs received titles in 2009:
GRHRCH Cody's Power Stroke MH, a black male better known as
"Diesel", owned by Bill Autrey of Bentley, LA, received his AKC Master Hunter
title and accumulated 500 points in HRC this year.
HRCH UH Dakota's Diamond Jim MH, a black male better known as
"Jim", owned by Greg Mills of Ogdensburg, NY, qualified for the Master National
this year.
HRCH UH Chiquapin River Magnolia MH, a black female better
known as "Maggie", owned by Monty Sayer of Natchitoches, LA, received her AKC
Master Hunter title and qualified for the Master National.
HRCH Boss Double Trouble MH, a black male better known as
"Rowdy", owned by Jim Thompson of Dallas, TX, received his AKC Master Hunter
title and qualified for the Master National.
HRCH Baker's Jumpin Jack Flash MH, a black male better known
as "Jack", owned by Richard Baker of Pineville, LA, received his AKC Master
Hunter title and got his first HRC Grand pass.
HRCH Dell's Creek Siena , a brown female with blue roan
markings better known as "Siena", owned by Polly and Jim Smythe of Clearbrook,
MN, obtained two titles this year. Not only did she get her HRCH Hunting
Retriever title, as well as her Hunting Retriever Champion title, but she is the
first Spinone Italiano to ever receive those titles in the history of UKC and
HRC.
HRCH BCK's Northern Rose SH, a yellow female better known as
"Rose", owned by Greg and Nancy Mills of Ogdensburg, NY, also obtained two
titles this year: HRC's Hunting Retriever Champion and AKC's Senior Hunter.
HRCH BCK's Ruff Diamond Sue JH, a yellow female better known
as "Sue", owned by Jim and Polly Smythe of Clearbrook, MN, had an outstanding
year as she obtained three titles. She obtained her HRC Hunting Retriever title,
then her AKC Junior Hunter title and third, her HRC Hunting Retriever Champion
title.
HRCH Missy's Little Rascul SH, a black male better known as "Rascul",
owned by Robert Tarver of Center Point, LA, obtained his AKC Senior Hunter
title.
HRCH Gator Point's Roux-Ster SH, a chocolate male better known
as "Rooster", owned by Lon Randall, DVM of Youngsville, LA, obtain his AKC
Senior Hunter title.
HRCH KC Sunshine Dakota SH, a black male better known as "KC",
owned by Bron Hayes of Pineville, LA, obtained his AKC Senior Hunter title.
HRCH Kayse's Louisiana Bell SH, a black female better known as
"Lou", owned by Clay Schoolfield of Ennis, TX, obtained her AKC Senior Hunter
title and had a litter of puppies.
HR Roux's Chena River Legacy JH, a chocolate male better known
as "Rock", owned by Ronnie and Connie Prudhomme of Lafayette, LA, had an
outstanding year in training as he obtained three titles: his HRC Started
Hunting Retriever title, his AKC Junior Hunter title and his HRC Hunting
Retriever title.
HR Cajun Roux's Hebert, a chocolate male better known as
"Bear", owned by Mike and Diane Collis of Ball, LA, obtained two titles this
year: his HRC Started Hunting Retriever title and HRC Hunting Retriever title.
HR Baby Blue's One Hot Mama JH, a chocolate female better
known as "Diva", owned by Mandy Cieslinski of Arvada, CO, was another young dog
that had a great year as she obtained three new titles: her HRC Started Hunting
Retriever title, her AKC Junior Hunter title, and HRC Hunting Retriever title.
HR Cajun Dakota's Millie Girl JH, a black female better known
as "Millie", owned by Bron and Susan Hayes of Pineville, LA, had a tremendous
year in competition, she also obtained three new titles: her HRC Started Hunting
Retriever title, her AKC Junior Hunter title and her HRC Hunting Retriever
title.
HR Nelson's Leading Lady Abby JH, a black female better known
as "Abby", owned by Heath Miller of Dubach, LA, was another young dog that had
an outstanding year. She also obtained three titles this year: HRC's Started
Hunting Retriever, her AKC Junior Hunter title and HRC Hunting Retriever title.
SHR Mosley's Low Country Coco, a chocolate female better known
as "Coco", owned by Keith Mosley of Springfield, GA, obtained her HRC Started
Hunting Retriever title this fall while she was at Champion Retrievers under the
training of Joe Perron while waiting for me to come back from up north.
Most of the big dogs have gone home for the hunting season. We
have seven in for training during the winter; six in for forcing and one that is
staying the winter to transition from seasoned to finished. Having less dogs
gives me the chance to hunt, work on some farm projects, and recharge my
batteries. We hope to be able to get back to Kansas for our annual pheasant
hunt. If so, we will carry a truck load of dogs with us to hunt. Let's hope the
ducks come on down to help make this year one to remember!
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