Results From 2023 MFGRC Fun Match

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club held its annual Fun Match (AKC-sanctioned “B” Match) on Saturday, March 18, in Sorrento, Fla., with Obedience and Rally for all breeds and Conformation for Golden Retrievers. Results:

Rally
(judge – Barbara Page)

Master

1 – Topbrass Code of Honor UDX5 PUTD OM3 BN GO VER RM5 RAE5 SH MXP MJP2 MJPB XFP DS CGC TKP WCX, Golden Retriever (owner Karyn Angel, DeLand, Fla.), 85.

Excellent

1 – IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.), 96.*

Advanced

No entries

Intermediate

1 – Magik’s Amelia Seabreeze, Golden Retriever (owners Cynthia and Roy Rothman, Heathrow, Fla.), 92.

2 – Magik Woodford Perfect Manhattan RI, CGC TKN, Golden Retriever (owners Jan and Brad Paddock, Eustis, Fla.). 71.

Novice

1 – Brody, All-American Dog (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.), 94.

2 – Gemini’s Remington Steal My Heart, Golden Retriever (owner Tina Brooke, Osteen, Fla.) 90.

3 – Mischief’s Old Time Rock and Roll, Golden Retriever, (owners Lamar and Deborah Tregler, Lakeland, Fla.), 89.

4 – Surefire Medal of Honor, Golden Retriever (owner Karyn Angel, DeLand, Fla.). 83.

High in Trial

Brody, All-American Dog (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.).

High Golden Retriever in Trial

(Jack Michael Rothman Memorial Trophy)

Magik’s Amelia Seabreeze, Golden Retriever (owners Cynthia and Roy Rothman, Heathrow, Fla.).

*not eligible for High Golden Retriever in Trial award

Obedience

(judge – Susan Howard)

Utility

1 – Topbrass Code of Honor UDX5 PUTD OM3 BN GO VER RM5 RAE5 SH MXP MJP2 MJPB XFP DS CGC TKP WCX, Golden Retriever (owner Karyn Angel, DeLand, Fla.), 180.5.

Open

No qualifiers

Novice

1 – IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.), 182.

2 – Brody, All-American Dog (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.), 179.

3 – Intl. BA/CH Cachet’s Dare To Dream BN RE BCAT TKN CCA, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.), 172.

4 – Mischief Pas de Deux, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.), 171.5.

Beginner Novice

No qualifiers.

High in Trial

IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.).

High Golden Retriever in Trial

(June Kiernan Memorial Obedience Trophy):

IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.).

Conformation

(judge – Ellen Bartkus)

DOGS

3-6 Month Baby Puppy

1 – Goldcker When U Fish Upon A Star At KnightDrmz, Golden Retriever (owner Robin Scott, Eustis, Fla.).

6-9 Month Junior Puppy

1 – Goodtime’s Morrisey Misneach, Golden Retriever (owner Amy Troan, Altamonte Springs, Fla.).

2 – Graceful Moonstruck’s Unforgettable, Golden Retriever (owner Teri Lynn Vautrain, Citrus Springs, Fla.).

9-12 Month Senior Puppy

1 – Roc Starz’s Fire on the Mountain, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Panetta, Crystal River, Fla.).

2 – Magik’s Goblet of Fire, Golden Retriever (owner Betty Lambert, St. Cloud, Fla.).

12-18 Month Junior Dog

1 – 24K Retrievers Red White and Moo CGC TKN TKI RATN, Golden Retriever (owners Shannon Keim and Destiny Martel, Lake Mary, Fla.). .

2 – Magik’s Three’s Company in the Park, Golden Retriever (owner Anita Shafrin, Winter Park, Fla.).

Adult

1 – Magik Woodford Perfect Manhattan RI, CGC TKN, Golden Retriever (owners Jan and Brad Paddock, Eustis, Fla.).

2 – Magik’s Garth Brooks, Golden Retriever (owner Lily Lesmes, Heathrow, Fla.).

Veteran

No entries

BITCHES

3-6 Month Baby Puppy

No entries

6-9 Month Junior Puppy

1 – Magik’s Pot of Gold, Golden Retriever (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.).

9-12 Month Senior Puppy

1 – Mischief’s My Time to Shine, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.).

2 – Magik’s Poly Juice Potion, Golden Retriever (owner Suzanne Dukes, Winter Park, Fla.).

3 – Magik’s Champagne Taste on a Butterbeer Budget, Golden Retriever (owner Donna Hogan, Orange City, Fla.).

12-18 Month Junior Bitches

1 – Southerngold Roc Starz November Rain, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Panetta, Crystal River, Fla.).

Adult Bitches

1 – Halia’s Center Stage CCA, Golden Retriever (owner Robin Burket, Winter Garden, Fla.).

2 — Magik’s Amelia Seabreeze, Golden Retriever (owners Cynthia and Roy Rothman, Heathrow, Fla.).

Veteran

1 – Intl. CH Magik’s Emerald Belle Of The Ball CD BN RM JH NAP OJP DJ CGC WC CCA VC, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.).

2 – SHR Mischief’s The Divine Ms Emerald JH WC CCA DJ, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.).

Best Puppy In Match

(Ruffles Perpetual Trophy donated by Dr. Robert and Nancy McCune)

Mischief’s My Time to Shine, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.).

Best In Match

(HGL Magik Perpetual Trophy donated by Susan Fulenwilder and Ann Rowe)

Halia’s Center Stage CCA, Golden Retriever (owner Robin Burket, Winter Garden, Fla.).

Best Veteran in Match Intl. CH Magik’s Emerald Belle Of The Ball CD BN RM JH NAP OJP DJ CGC WC CCA VC, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.).

Health Clinics, CCA on Tap for May 7 in Ocala

The Mid Florida Golden Retriever Club is hosting the following events on Sunday, May 7, in Ocala. The events will run 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location:

Marion Alachua Dog Training Association
6600 NW 3rd Place, Ocala, FL

CANINE HEART & EYE CLINIC
Genetic Testing Clinic by Neogen’s Paw Print Genetics
OPEN TO ALL BREEDS

GRCA Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA)
Golden Retrievers only.
Hosted by the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club

Pre-registration closes April 24, 2023
Register early. Space is limited. No walk-ins or refunds.
Maggie Lamy, DVM, DACVM – Cardiology
Ralph Hamor, DVM, MS, ACVO

Fee: CAER Eye Exam MFGRC Members – $45 Non-Members – $50
Heart Exam – Echocardiogram MFGRC Members – $275 Non-Members – $300
Auscultation Exam Only MFGRC Members – $65 Non-Members – $75

Contact Camille at mischiefgolden@gmail.com for additional information

PAW PRINT GENETICS SPECIAL EVENT DISCOUNTS: 40% off any order OR 50% off any order with a breed-specific panel.

For more information on genetic testing for your breed go to www.pawprintgenetics.com or contact them at 509-483-5950 their customer service team is happy to assist you with any questions or order submission.

Entry Premium Available for MFGRC Fun Match

The entry premium is now available for the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club’s annual Fun Match (AKC sanctioned B-Match) that will be held on Saturday, March 18, with all-breed obedience and rally as well as conformation and junior showmanship for Goldens.  

The Match will be held at the home of MFGRC member Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Fla., with judging to begin at 8:30 a.m. Judges will be Susan Howard (obedience), Barb Page (rally) and Ellen Bartkus (conformation and junior showmanship).  

The entry premium can be downloaded here:

Entries also are accepted on the day of the match.  

In addition to the competition, the day will include a BBQ lunch and a raffle, as well as a meeting for MFGRC members. The address is 23840 Oak Valley Lane, Sorrento, Fla., 32776. 

NEW EVENT: MFGRC To Hold Fun Field Training Day on Dec. 11

Come out for a fun field day/ Mock test with the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club!

IF YOU HAVE A PUPPY~~~ please come! IF YOU HAVE A VETERAN…Please come. All experience levels welcome! 

This is a wonderful opportunity to let your puppy learn what s/he was bred to do! Plus it’s a great socializing/exercise time and you’ll get a full night’s sleep after.

Breeders– tell your puppy people! 

Open to all, not just members. 

Sign up at MFGRCfield@gmail.com 

State your level, all levels welcome: puppy, Junior, Senior, Master -to total beginners are welcome and we’d love to see you expose your dogs to what they were bred to do. Kristin Sipus (Richwood Goldens) and Brian Parker (Southern Retrievers) will provide training tips and help anyone who wants it. 

Starts at 9 AM on Sunday, Dec. 11, at  29810 County Rd 42 Deland, FL

First live flyer free if you have worked any event this year. 

If not, cost is by bird (as is cost for more than one live flyer- birds are discounted to $15 in an effort to recoup some of the cost to the HT). Take your dead ducks home w you to freeze and reuse if you like. 

Come train in a test situation!!! 

We will need everyone to pitch in and help, throwing birds/ operating equipment,  moving equipment, marshal etc. 

We will break for lunch. This is a great time to get to know other members and ask questions. Bring your lunch, water and a chair…. stay all day!

Fair warning you just might catch the field bug😉

Look forward to seeing everyone in the field

MFGRC Confirms 2022 Officers and Board

The leadership of the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club for 2022 was confirmed by vote during the club’s Annual Meeting held tonight at the home of outgoing club president Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Fla.

Confirmed were the following officers and board members, whose terms began immediately upon the vote:

Officers:

President – Robin Burket
Vice President – Christine McDaniel
Secretary – Andy Hall
Treasurer – Robin Bowen

Board:

Kathy Cudak
Pam Ginn
Ted Misilo
Camille Nasca
Jan Paddock
Ann Rowe
Michele Throm

In addition to the above, club member Pat Carlile will continue to assist the 2022 officers and board in the non-voting position of assistant secretary.

Entry Premium Now Available for 2021 GRCA National Specialty – Entries Open Aug. 18

The entry premium for the 2021 Golden Retriever Club of America National Specialty, hosted by the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., is now available.

The premium can be downloaded here.

Entries open Aug. 18 and close September 29.

The Specialty will be held October 22-30, with indoor events at the World Equestrian Center. Field events will be held nearby.