(Pictured above: Chilli, Ember, Sochi, Coco, Howdy, Valor, Trouble & Eva) We've made some additions and have had some loss. A couple are the joy of their new families.
Below you'll notice letters before and after the registered names of our girls. We spend our summer months involved in running our dogs in events called Hunt Tests. With each pass or qualifying score we begin earning those letters (titles) and bring home ribbons. With enough passes comes a invitation to run the Master Nationals.
We were introduced in 2014 to the world of Hunt Tests when Sugar was in training at Flatlander Kennels. They recognized her talent soon after we dropped her off. We went to watch her and we enjoyed it very much! The following year I began running in the lower stakes. Now I handle the girls myself at any level and enjoy competing. We average nearly 30 tests a year and have enjoyed a 85% +\- success rate. In the Fall of 2021 ran our first Master National. You could say I'm hooked!
Since beginning to run at the Finished level we have produced 5 HRCH's as well as a 2 Master Hunters.
We also recognized that running Hunt Test, winning ribbons and earning titles would also be a great indicator of intelligence and train-ability of our dogs. I would never dream of buying a dog out of untitled parents again!!!!
Following is a description of titles:
The Hunting Retriever Club, Inc. and the United Kennel Club, Inc. are providing a program to develop the hunting retriever to fulfill its intended purpose in life - hunting. These two organizations, working closely together, providing hunters and hunting retrievers a series of actual hunting tests in a controlled environment working toward titles granted by UKC.
Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
Hunting Retriever (HR)
Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH)
Grand Hunting Retriever Champion (GRHRCH)
Upland Hunter (UH)
American Kennel Club (AKC) also have Hunt Test and we have begun running our Finished dogs. HRCH Whiskey Raider's Sugar, HRCH Big Cottonwood's Just Peachy, HRCH RGD's Rushmore HellOn Wheels "Eva" and recently HRCH Whiskey Raiders Sochi Bear. Sochi earned her AKC Senior Hunter Title going 5/6. More recently Sochi earned her Master Hunter Title going 5/5. She wrapped it up despite the pandemic in June and has qualified for The 2020 Master Nationals. She also qualified and ran the 2021 Master Nationals.
When a dog earns a Qualifying Score (pass) they earn ribbons and points and just like the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) titles as follows.... also follows their registered name.
Junior Hunter (JH)
Senior Hunter (SH)
Master Hunter (MH)
Master National Retriever (MNR)
Second pass of the Master Nationals (MNH)
Fourth pass of the Master Nationals (MNH4)
HRCH Whiskey Raider's Sochi Bear MH13- "Sochi"
BCR's first born, first Master Hunter and first Master National Qualifier 2020, 2021
Ornery Cuss & HRCH Whiskey Raider's Sugar
Cuss & Sugar
Grant & HRCH Whiskey Raiders Sochi Bear MH13 - "Sochi"
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Whiskey Raiders Sochi Bear "Sochi" was the very first puppy whelped by what has become Big Cottonwood Retrievers. She was born during the Winter Olympics when they were in Russia. She's big, white and very athletic. Even though she lost an eye at 10 weeks of age, you'd never know it. She's the best blind running dog we have, no pun intended!!! She's a real team player, extremely trainable and can go all day. She's equally at home quartering a CRP field as she is sitting quietly in the goose pit. She even brought home a check from the first and only BDC event we ever entered. She completed her HRC Hunting Retriever Champion title in May of 2019 and her AKC Senior Hunter Title in June. In Sept 2019 began persuit of her Master Hunter Title going 5/5, She is now 7/7 and qualified for the 2020 Master Nationals. She continues to be a crowd favorite at the Hunt Tests and in July 2021 wrapped up qualifing for 2021 Master Nationals. We ran our first Master Nationals in Idaho this past October. We were very close to bringing home a plate. Look out 2022! Sochi has 13 Master passes. Master National Qualifier 2020,2021 AKC -SR81989205 UKC-R253-547 CNM- Clear - LR-CNM828/14F-VPI EIC-Clear - LR-EIC2871/14F-VPI Eyes - Clear LR-EYE6865/13F-NOPI/UR Hips - Good -LR-219698G24F-NOPI
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HRCH RGD Rushmore's HellOn Wheels - "Eva"
2014 NAFC FC AFC Texas Troubador & 6X GRHRCH Leitner Farms Land Shark MH MNH4 HOF QAA
Tubbs & Jaws
2014 NAFC FC AFC Texas Troubador & 6X GRHRCH Leitner Farms Land Shark MH MNH4 HOF QAA
Tubbs & Jaws
HRCH RGD Rushmore's HellOn Wheels - "Eva"
HRCH RGD's Rushmore's HellOn Wheels "Eva"
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We exercised too much caution when we first saw "Eva's" litter. But as luck would have it, we got another chance.
Eva's litter mates have accomplished much in three short years!!! We're pleased to announce that Eva has earned her HRCH just like the rest of her littermates! They are out of (2014 NAFC FC AFC Texas Troubadour "Tubbs" and 6X GRHRCH Leitner Farms Land Shark MH MNH4 HOF QAA "Jaws", GRHRCH Tubb's N Jaw's Candy Bar MH "Reese" 1 Master National Pass GRHRCH Tubb's Itty Bitty Smokin Kitty MH "Kat" GRHRCH Etched In Stone Something Royal MH "Mason" HRCH Pepper Box Loose Cannon Of Hyannis "Loosey" HRCH Tubb's Southern Song "Dixie" We are very excited to have Eva join us here at BCR and she wasted no time carving out a spot on the coach unless my lap is empty. She wants to go wherever we go! Whelped 5/21/2015
AKC -SR88330306 UKC-R263-814 CNM- Clear EIC-Clear Eyes - Clear LR-EYE13925/16F-PI Hips - Excellent- LR-229319E27F-VPI Elbows - Normal - LR-EL80213F27-VPI Patellar Luxation - Normal- LR-PA1649/34/P-VPI Congenital Cardiac Disease- Normal- LR-CA10188/27F/P-VPI |
HRCH Big Cottonwood's Just Peachy MH
"Peach"
AFC Drakes Bay's Home Run Hitter QA2 & HRCH Clearwater's Laila (Grand Pass)
Drake & Laila
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We acquired Peachy the Winter of 2021. She had been started by an Amateur Trainer and He put a solid foundation on her passing 1 of 2 tests. We built on what he started and quickly transitioned to HRC. Peach adapted quickly and by July had earned her HRC Finished Title. We switched it up again and began pursuing her Master Hunter title. We had a few bumps in the road early and decided that a season of actual Duck Hunting would help her. It did!
The benefits of a hunting season we numerous. All those hunts helped Her steadiness and perseverance. She really became a Team Player! AT 47lbs she was occasionally retrieving 13lb geese. Our goals for Peach in 2022 included a trip to the Master National in Oregon. To earn an invitation meant we would need to earn her Master Hunter Title and pass no less than 6 Master Tests. We wrapped up Peach's MH 7/21/22 and I'm very pleased with her performance. She just keeps getting better! She says, "Move over Sochi !" Although we earned her Master Hunter Title, we came up short regarding this year's Master National. We just ran out of time to qualify. Like Sochi, Peachy is quickly becoming a crowd favorite with the Gallery and Judges alike. Whelped - 03/28/2019 AKC - SS11849204 OFA- Hips LR-254905E24F-VPI Excellent OFA- Elbow LR-EL103218F-VPI Normal EIC - Clear CNM - Clear |
HRCH Big Cottonwood's Just Peachy MH
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HR Birdwoods Ruff River's Shadow SH "Faith"
Esprit's Out Of The Woods QA2 "Tiger" & Steadfast's The Shadow Of Thy Wing MH
Esprit's Out Of The Woods QA2 "Tiger" & Steadfast's The Shadow Of Thy Wing MH
HR Birdwoods Ruff River's Shadow SH "Faith"
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.Faith is our newest Acquistion and comes with AKC Senior Title in tow. She has quickly transitioned to HRC and went 4/4 to earn her Hunting Retriever Title before the end of June 2022.
We will continue to campaign Faith in 2023. Our first goal will be completing her HRC Finished Title then on to Master Hunter. Faith has an outstanding pedigree with several dogs who are known for produce great dogs. Her Sire was very close to earning his FC & AFC titles. Esprit's Out Of The Woods QAA and other dog's of note FC AFC Code Blue, FC AFC FTCH Fishtrap Debbie, FC AFC Hawkeye's Candlewood Shadow, FC AFC Ruff Rivers Oasis On The Plains, 1990, 1991 and 1993 NFC FC AFC Candlewood's Tanks A Lot. AKC REG SS09828505 OFA Hips; LR-160368G25 OFA Eyes; CERF/CAER LR-EYE23292/33F-VPI OFA EIC; LR-EIC08 |
HRCH Big Cottonwood's Comin' in Hot - "Ember"
2000 NFC FC AFC Maxx's Suprize & HRCH Rebel Ridge Devil On The Water MH
Prize & Zada
"Ember"
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One of the things Grant likes to do is name the dogs. He had a name picked out well before we had her and It's quite fitting! Ember is one of our "Old School" Girls. You only have to look back 2 generations to find Her Grand Sire 2XNAFC 2XCNAFC FC CFC Ebonstar Lean Mac. The lucky streak continues. We dropped her off with one of the top Professional Hunt Test Trainers in the Country January 2021. Of course, we've kept an eye on her progress and we are excited to get her home soon. When I take the reins later this year, she will have a Finished title and running with lots of confidence. This one will be one to watch. 2023 we plan to hit the Master Tests early! Whelped: 1/26/2020 AKC Reg: SS107028907 OFA Hips: LR-60277E24F-C-NOPI Excellent OFA Elbows: LR-EL108222F24F-C-NOPI Normal EIC: Clear CNM: Carrier |
HR Big Cottonwood's Frost Advisory-JH "Chilli"
GRHRCH UH Duckdawgs Eba Roll The Dice & SHR Trooper's Lil' Shot Of Whiskey
"Dice" & "Trouble"
BCR's Frost Advisory - "Chilli" JH
"Chilli"
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Chilli is Our third generation Girl bred right here at BCR. She's from the 2017 Dice/Trouble litter the "Tenacious Ten". Her Father Dice was the very first Grand Hunting Retriever Champion titled by Chris Jobman of Flatlander Kennels Inc. Another offspring is GRHRCH Flatlanders I can't Drive 55 MH "Ticket", We have high hopes for our Chilli Dog! She has a bit of stubbornness but so do I! She earned her Started and Junior titles fairly quick.
We took a break from training her but, once we made the decision to teach her to handle it didn't take all that long! She finished her Hunting Retriever Title in July 2022. We will continue training advanced concepts in hopes of earning her HRCH and Master Titles in 2023.. Chilli has also proved to be a very good mother having whelped two litters. Many of those dogs are already playing their own Hunt Test Games and picking up lots of ducks for their owners. Whelped- 12/22/2017
UKC - R277-205 AKC - SS03522101 Hips- LR-245155E25-PI Excellent Eye CERF/CAER LR-EYE19628/25F-VPI Normal EIC- Clear CNM -Clear |
SHR Trooper's Lil' Shot of Whiskey -
"T-Rub" or "Trouble"
HRCH Flatlander's Layin' Down the Law & HRCH Whiskey Raider's Sugar
Trooper & Sugar
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"Trouble" is from Sugar's second litter. We kicked ourselves for not originally keeping her so, when given the opportunity to get this little girl back we jumped all over it! The "lucky" streak continues! We feel it was meant to be... a week after bringing her home we received word that her Sire, HRCH Flatlander's Layin' Down The Law, lost his life. "Trooper" himself was one Grand Pass away from His GRHRCH and his blood lines include 2011 NFC FC AFC Cody Cut A Lean Grade, FC AFC Code Blue, FC AFC Hilltop's Hayseed & 2XNAFC 2XCNFC FC AFC Ebonstar Lean Mac. When breeding to Troop I didn't really realize what a strong pedigree he had and his daughter Trouble shows promise and definitely has his easy going attitude and willingness to please. She's a happy dog! She has proved to be an amazing producer! No matter who we pair her with the puppies are amazing in drive, intelligence and great looks! OFA HIPS: LR-225270G24F-VPI GOOD OFA ELBOW: LR-EL76696F24-VPI NORMAL CNM: LR-CNM1546/24F-PI CLEAR EIC: LR-EIC3939/24F-PI NORMAL UKC REG: R257-454 AKC REG: SR86337804 |
Swenson's Running Down a Dream JH - "Dare"
FC AFC Dare to Dream (Cosmo) & HRCH DW'S Wishes Do Come True MH
Cosmo & Genie
Swenson's Running Down a Dream JH - "Dare"
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Dare is one of the newest addition to BCR! She's out of FC AFC Dare to Dream - "Cosmo" & HRCH DW's Wishes Do Come True MH. Cosmo Sired 40 FC AFC's including NAFC FC AFC Carbon Copy of Horn Creek. He was a great producer having in excess of 200 titled offspring. We are happy to have his daughter as part of our breeding program.
Dare settled in nicely here at BCR and is super sweet. She defiantly marches to her own beat and is usually found exploring the property. She blessed us with a very nice litter shortly after arriving and She proved to be a wonderful mother! Her puppies were well cared for and some of the cleanest puppies a first-time mother ever gave us. She is very attentive and loves playing with her puppies and anyone's honestly. She likes everyone that visits and all the girls here at BCR young and old. Dare is not only a sweet dog and very gentle but extremely intelligent and biddable. She doesn't like getting in trouble and takes corrections to heart. Whelped- 10/23/2017 AKC - SS02499401 OFA Hips- LR-244092G25F-VPI Good OFA ELBOWS LR-EL93207F25-VPI Normal COAT - Black - hidden yellow EIC - Carrier CNM - Clear |
SHR BCR's Don't Shoot the Suzie's - "Suzie"
HRCH Praire Peak Road Greater MH QA2 & HRCH FowlPlay's Mischief Maker
Greater & Missy
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Suzie is one of our bigger Girls. She's 70+ and long and lanky. She loves attention when we're on the porch and is eager to please. She will Fetch anything I ask her to. She easily earned her Started title in 2021 and we will be looking for big things from our big girl in 2023 She has multiple NFC, NAFC's, FC's and HOF's such as NAFC FC AFC Cody Cut A Lean Grade, 16' NFC AFC Windy City's Mighty Mouse, '06 NAFC FC AFC Carbon Copy of Horn Creek, 05' NFC AFC Clubmead's Road Warrior. Unfortunately, her Sire passed away before realizing his full potential. HRCH Prairie Peak Road Greater MH QA2 (Grand pass) & HRCH Fowlplay's Mischief Maker. Suzie has blessed us with 2 litters producing amazingly athletic, intelligent and versatile puppies. She's a great mother! Whelp Date: 5/23/2019 AKC reg: SS12707502 OFA Hips LR-255426E24F-VPI Excellent OFA Elbows LR-EL103715F24 Normal Eye CERF/CAER LR-EYE19630/8F-VPI EIC Clear CNM Clear |
SHR BCR's Don't Shoot the Suzie's - "Suzie"
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SHR BCR's Choco Loco's Coco -
"Coco Puff" or "Coco Bean"
FC AFC Choco Lickity-split & Contenders Crazy Ex-Girlfriend MH
Choco & Luna
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It took close to four years of asking but I finally gave into Shari's requests. Coco is our first Chocolate Lab. As stubborn as she is, she very well maybe our last. But I doubt it! Her Sire, Choco, is one of the best Chocolate males living right now! In fact, you can count on one hand all the Chocolate FC's living. At 22 Mo's he made the National Derby list. At 26 months became QAA. So, our girl's out of FC AFC Choco Lickity-split & Contenders Crazy Ex-Girlfriend MH. There are numerous FC, AFC as well as 09' NAFC FC AFC Barton Creek's O'Mustad and 2xNAFC 2xCNAFC FC AFC Ebonstar Lean Mac. Not many Chocolates do that well in the Field Trial world. Coco completed her gun dog training and shortly after passed 4 consecutive HRC tests to earn her Started title. She made a trip to South Dakota the Fall of 2020 and made a big impression flushing and retrieving many Pheasants and again for the 2022 South Dakota Pheasant Opener. Coco has really grown on me after becoming a mother. As concerned as she is with herself, I was pleasantly surprised, and I respect her much, much more now! Whelp Date: 7/30/2019 Owner: Shari Hatch AKC reg: SS13823503 OFA Hips LR-257008E24F-VPI Excellent OFA Elbows LR-EL105237F24-VPI Normal EIC Clear CNM Clear |
SHR BCR's Choco Loco's Coco -
"Coco"
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BCR's Up & Coming Dogs!!
Big Cottonwood's Artic TNT Blast- "Blizzard"
4XGRHRCH UH Platte's TNT Duckdawg Dozer MH & SHR Trooper's Lil' Shot of Whiskey
"Dozer" and "Trouble"
4XGRHRCH UH Platte's TNT Duckdawg Dozer MH & SHR Trooper's Lil' Shot of Whiskey
"Dozer" and "Trouble"
Big Cottonwood's Makin' Magic "Voodoo"
3XGRHRCH Long Lake's Low Flashpoint MH QA2 & HR Big Cottonwood's Ultimate Sacrifice
"Flash" and "Valor"
3XGRHRCH Long Lake's Low Flashpoint MH QA2 & HR Big Cottonwood's Ultimate Sacrifice
"Flash" and "Valor"
Big Cottonwood's Hilltop "Haze"
2018 SRSACC SRSAC HRCH Sweetbriar's Smokin's Joe MH QAA &
GRHRCH Hardy Lakes Jumping Marley MH
SRSACC mean Super Retriever Series Amateur Crown Champion
2018 SRSACC SRSAC HRCH Sweetbriar's Smokin's Joe MH QAA &
GRHRCH Hardy Lakes Jumping Marley MH
SRSACC mean Super Retriever Series Amateur Crown Champion
We're very excited for this little Fireball to join the Posse! Her pedigree is absolutely loaded with great dogs!!!
