Brown Dog Mafia - Chocolate Labradors, Brown Dogs

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Michael Watson's young chocolate stud dog HRCH Ceaux-Ceaux Labs LA Roux MH has passed a double MH Hunt Test this weekend to get his MH title. He passed his UKC-HRC finished passes and 100 points in September to get his HRCH title.

Nilak’s Cool and Groovy MH aka “Austin”, aka “Tripod” qualified for the 2006 MN this past weekend with his qualifying score at the Atlanta HT.

Sad news today from Karen Klinkerfus, one of the original Msfia members, tells us about her dog Sammy. Sammy, the Original Mafia Mutt, recently passed away af 15 years old. Sammy was the true underdog, small in stature, but occupied a large portion of Karen's heart. This Brown Dog will surely be missed.

Wyldfire's High Tech CFO MH (Penny) finished her AKC Master Hunter title on 4-23-06 at the Idaho Retriever Club Hunt Test. Penny finished last year strong with a JAM at the Idaho Retriever Club Field Trial Amateur in September 2005, and has been two for two in Masters this spring to finish her MH. This gives her owner Laura Foster three living chocolate Master Hunters. See the photo in the Photos section.

Presented by Mark Lanier, President of HRC, Inc. to Mafia Member Janet Kimbrough, Santa Fe, TX. Her dog, HRCH UH High Praise Dark Chocolat With Nuts (Wagars). They went out in the 4th series of the Grand in Jackson, LA, April 22 - 26, 2006 but was a strong competitor in an entry of 328 dogs. Janet is a special friend and loves those brown dogs.(See the Brown Dog Mafia Cap)

Grits and Tom Herman had a great showing at the Spring Grand. They made it to the fourth series and then didn't have enough points to move onto the final day. We are very proud of what we accomplished in our first trip to the Grand.

Dave Kress reports, High Mileage Firestorm (Pixie) qualified for the 2006 Master National with a double master pass at the Middle Tennessee Spring event. Kennel mate Austin (Nilak’s Cool and Groovy) also received a double master pass at the MTARC event. Austin and Pixie plan to take kennel mate High Mileage Hilltops Hustle MNH to the 2006 Master National event.

Dave Krees reports Mafia member High Mileage Firestorm "Pixie" took an Amateur 2nd at LRCO this weekend (7/21-23/06) Mafia member Nilak's Cool and Groovey "Austin" took the reserve cm in the same stake. Tripod as he is affectionly known had everyones on edge as he went for the last bird. The handle broke several hearts.

Overcoming cancer is a feat, but having a leg removed and still being able to compete in trials is amazing. Austin (Nilak’s Cool and Groovy) aka "Tripod" took 2nd in the CKC Iron Bridge amateur, Aug. 4th. Wait theres more in September Tripod ran strong for 7 series at the Canadian National Amateur. A double handle in the 8th ended their quest. The Brown dog with 3 legs showed heart, courage and talent. Dave and Marty are so proud of him.

Wyldfire's High Tech CFO MH (Penny) had a strong showing at the Wood River Retriever Club's field trial. She JAM'd both the Open and the Amateur.

Brian Oswalt reports"I have been holding off updating Porter's field trial adventures since it seemed he found bad luck all Summer trying to become qualified. We had a third, an couple RJs, and some Jams. Well this weekend in Omaha I ran in my 2nd and 3rd field trial ever as a handler. I placed a Reserve Jam at the qualifying. We ran into some very good dogs there, including another brown dog from Iowa who placed 2nd.
This afternoon, 9/24/06, I finished the 68 dog Amateur with a Jam, after a really strong performance from Porter. So it is official, Porter is now qualified all age. The Cptn's Sierra Shadow Ale, MH, QAA The following weekend Brian and Porter were already enter in the Qualifying at Lincoln, which was no longer neccesary. Any way they were awarded 2nd place.

Trent Sproule in LaSalle Manitoba tells us about their dog, " In 2005 Misty Marsh's Minnesota Maggie was able to earn her junior hunter (JH), WC & WCI titles as a 7 month old. In 2006 Maggie was able to go 4 or 4 in senior hunt tests (SH) earning her title, and had also earned her first (MH) master hunter pass at 17.5 months old! She was also successful in junior field trails (derby) earning a 1st, two 2nd's, and a 3rd in the four trials that she was entered earning her JFTR title (Canadian title), she had also earned her WCX title this fall to round out a very successful season. Next year we hope to finish up the master hunter (MH) title and possibly compete at the Master National hunt test next September while making a stronger focus in the field trail arena.

Bill Domeier gives updates on his dogs, "Dreamcatchers Nothin’ To It, MH (Tank) – got a reserve Jam in the only All Age stake he ran this year. Dreamcatchers Lady Godiva, (Babe) finished off her AKC Senior title and got thru the water blind in the 2 Opens she ran this year. We would like to congratulate Babe’s younger sister Maggie & Trent for their accomplishments in 2006."

Congratulations to Misty Marsh's Minnesota "Maggie" for doing so well she became the #7 junior (derby) dog in Canada. It seems (above post) that the breeder recognised this accomplishment before Trent

Michael Judas's Ten Bears Road Trip is 11th on the Derby list with 29 derby points. See the dog's photo in the Library on Derby dogs.

FC Abby's Little Cooper (not a member) won two Opens and has qualified for the 2006 National. Owner Stephen Abouaf and handled by John Henninger.

Dave Kress sends News on Austin- Middle Tennessee Amateur Retriever Clubs “Gundog of the Year 2006 with 70 club hunt test points! Austin with his 3 legs had a great year with 8 MH passes, an amateur 2nd and RJ plus 8 series in the Canadian National Amateur. We all could want for that heart and courage.