4th Annual Specialty

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Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club is hosting their 4th annual specialty at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, on Friday, December 16, 2016. The event is being held in the West Concourse. This year our specialty will include Best Puppy sponsored by Royal Canin and best owner handler in specialty as part of the national owner handler series. Entries close November 23rd, so please take note the early closing date. Any questions contact Caroline Kendrick at Ingotgoldens@verizon.net.

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Volunteers Needed!

MFGRC is hosting several events in the coming months.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THESE EVENTS A SUCCESS!

Please volunteer to help at an event for a day, part of the day, with set up, clean up:

WC/WCX  October 8th at Wayne Gey’s ranch in Mt. Verde.
We need someone to be responsible for hospitality at this event, basically providing the judges and workers with lunches and beverages.
We also need people to throw ducks (we’ll give you gloves :))!
Please contact Ted Misilo: tedmisilo@gmail.com

Agility Trial October 21-23 at Grande Oaks Resort in Lady Lake
We will need help with set up on October 20th.
We need someone to be responsible for hospitality for this event.
We need ring stewards!
Please contact John Blair: jazziesgold@att.net

Hunt Test December 10-11

MFGRC Specialty at Eukanuba December 16th

Don’t wait, plan now to volunteer and support your club!

Thank You!

Gold Standard Challenge

GOLD STANDARD CHALLENGE 2016-smallHi everyone,
Time to start thinking about applying for year end awards. If you and your dog have competed in both conformation and field you are eligible to apply for the gold standard challenge. See point schedule in attachment.

Reminder to all you show dogs….we have a WC/WCX coming up October 8,

I’m very excited for everyone to see the beautiful custom made trophy, it will be presented at the annual Christmas party in December.

Please have you points earned in by December 2, 2016 dogs can be handled by multiple owners in different venue.

you can snail mail:
Kristin Sipus
4751 SE 216th Ave.
Morriston, Florida 32668
or email:
kjsipus@aol.com

Gold Standard Challenge 2016 (PDF)

Annual Fun Match (Rally, Obedience, and Conformation) Results – March 2016

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club held its annual “Fun Match” on Saturday, March 19, at the home of Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Florida, with Rally, Obedience and Conformation competition.

Rally

Rally Novice qualifiers in MFGRC Fun Match held March 19 in Sorrento, Fla., were first place Deborah Dean (right) and her Australian Cattle Dog Timber Iselin and second place Barbara Anderson (left) and her Golden
Retriever Emma (Magik Circle of Life). Ellen Bartkus, who judged Rally, is with all in the photos.
Deborah Dean (right) and her Australian Cattle Dog Timber Iselin and second place Barbara Anderson (left) and her Golden Retriever Emma (Magik Circle of Life). Judge Ellen Barktus (center).
Deborah Dean (right) and her Australian Cattle Dog Timber Iselin and second place Barbara Anderson (left) and her Golden Retriever Emma (Magik Circle of Life). Judge Ellen Barktus (center).
Rally Advanced was won by Ann Rowe with her Golden Retriever Mogul (CH Magik’s Ice on the Slopes).
Ann Rowe with her Golden Retriever Mogul (CH Magik's Ice on the Slopes). Judge Ellen Barktus (right).
Ann Rowe with her Golden Retriever Mogul (CH Magik’s Ice on the Slopes). Judge Ellen Barktus (right).
Rally Excellent was won by Michele Throm with her Golden Retriever Bella (Magik’s Emerald Belle Of The Ball)
Michele Throm with her Golden Retriever Bella (Magik's Emerald Belle Of The Ball). Judge Ellen Barktus (right).
Michele Throm with her Golden Retriever Bella (Magik’s Emerald Belle Of The Ball). Judge Ellen Barktus (right).

Conformation (Golden Retrievers only)

Dogs

3-6 months: Magik’s Gary Player (owner Ann Rowe)
6-9 months: Jazzie’s Magik’s Hook ‘em Horns (owner Ann Rowe)
9-12 months: Lakewood James
12-19 months: Magik’s Frozen Snowman (owner Ann Rowe)

BEST PUPPY: Jazzie’s Magik’s Hook ‘em Horns
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: Lakewood James
Adult Dog: Magik Top of the Cosmic Mountain (owner Barbara Hall)

Bitches

3-6 months: Magik’s Dance Party (owner Ann Rowe)
6-9 months: Deauquest the Dance (owner Dee Thibodeaux)
9-12 months: Magik’s One of A Kind (owner Ann Rowe)
12-18 months: Jazzie’s Where Everyone Knows Your Name (owner Rosa Blair)

Adult Bitches: Mischief Divine Emerald (owner Camille Doehring)
Veterans: Mischief Law and Order (owner Camille Doehring)

BEST IN MATCH: Mischief Divine Emerald (owner Camille Doehring)

MFGRC Specialty Set for Friday, Dec. 14 in Orlando

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will hold its annual Specialty as part of the AKC National Championship week in Orlando. The event will be Friday, Dec. 14, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in Ring 14 at the Orange County Convention Center North/South Building. Admission is free (there is a fee for parking).

There are 165 dogs entered in the show with a total of 174 entries.

Many MFGRC members contributed to trophy sponsorships with the list posted below:


Class Trophy Donation Sponsor
Best of Breed Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $150.00 Pam Ginn
Best of Opposite Sex Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $125.00 Marilou Marshall
Best of Winners Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $100.00 Jupiter Golden Jubilee
Winner’s Dog Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $75.00 Julie Waglin
Winner’s Bitch Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $75.00 Robin Burket – Halia Goldens
Reserve WD Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $50.00 Jack & Cathy Torielli
Reserve WB Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $50.00 Dot & Allison Hivley
Best Junior Handler Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $50.00 Janet Narushka
Best Veteran Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $75.00 Charlie & Sue Hicks in Memory of Gator & AJ
Best of Opposite Sex Veteran Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item $75.00 Dee & John Thibodeaux
1st Place – 6-9 Month Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Janet Franklin
1st Place – 9-12 Month Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Pat Carlile in Memory of Bruce Carlile
1st Place – 12-15 Month Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Jean Bates
1st Place – 15-18 Month Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Dot & Allison Hivley
1st Place – Amat/Own Handler Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Best Paw Forward – PJ Lacette
1st Place – Bred By Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Camille Nasca – Mischief Goldens
1st Place – American Bred Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Dot & Allison Hivley
1st Place – Open Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Nancy Sigmon
1st Place – 6-9 Month Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Ann Rowe
1st Place – 9-12 Month Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Ann Rowe
1st Place – 12-15 Month Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Ann Rowe
1st Place – 15-18 Month Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Julie Wand in Memory of Bindi
1st Place – Amat/Own Handler Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Michele Throm
1st Place – Bred By Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Camille Nasca – Mischief Goldens
1st Place – Am Bred Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Michele Throm
1st Place – Open Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Bob & Sharon Smith
1st Place Novice Junior GR Gift Item $20.00 Janet Narushka
1st Place Novice Intermediate GR Gift Item $20.00 Carolee Stewart
1st Place Novice Senior GR Gift Item $20.00 Thomas Wiegand
1st Place Open Junior GR Gift Item $20.00 Thomas Wiegand
1st Place Open Intermediate GR Gift Item $20.00 Janet Narushka
1st Place Open Senior GR Gift Item $20.00 Jan Casey
1st Place Master GR Gift Item $20.00 Chris Jeffrey
1st Place 7-10 Veteran Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Dalia Ruffatto
1st Place 10-12 Veteran Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Sandy Stokes
1st Place 12 & Over Vet Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Thomas Wiegand in Memory of Abbie
1st Place 7-10 Veteran Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Sam Stokes
1st Place 10-12 Veteran Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo
1st Place 12 & Over Vet Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo
1st Place H R Dog Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo
1st Place H R Bitch Golden Christmas Ornament $20.00 Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo
General Specialty Fund
Bronze – $10.00 – $50.00
Silver – $51.00 – $75.00
Gold – $76.00 – $100.00
Diamond – $101.00 – $200.00
Platinum – Over $200.00