The Crown Jewels

Field Trials are a game of skill, hard work & luck. It is an accomplishment to qualify for a National event. Many facets throughout the week of competition must come together in order to earn the coveted title of a CHAMPION. Those that have earn this status receive a logo of the National club cast in gold, finalist receive a silver pin and qualifiers receive a bronze pin. Other coveted jewelry includes the Retriever Hall of Fame pin and the Double Header winners pin. The news team had the pleasure this week of meeting some present and past champions. These folks were gracious enough to show us the crown jewels of the the retriever sport. Enjoy!

Larry Morgan & Thee 2013 NAFC defending Champ Andy Kahn

Jim & Judy Powers 2 X NAFC winner Ramblin Man "Ram"

Breck & Cynthia Howard

Breck Howard's Double Header pin

Cynthia & Breck Howard

John Thomas' qualifying buckle

Ken Neil's winners buckle

 NFC Windy  & NAFC Nellie of Ken & Brenda Neil 

John Thomas & Ken Neil

Arnie Erwin's Champion buckle

Linda Erwins Finalist necklace

Linda & Arnie Erwin

The Gunner's guild pin 

Dean Reinke's Hall of Fame pin

John Russell's homage to Cherokee Rose his Champion

Martha Russell's "Rose" necklace

Robby Bickley's qualifiying pin

Lynn & Mac Dubose's 3 Champions

Dennis Bath and his 2 X Champion

Bill Eckett's National Open Buckle from 2004

Bill Eckett