TK Hot Zuppa obtained her AKC Junior Hunter title during the 2019 hunt test season. It was an incredible experience, and though it is only an entry level title, we both learned a whole lot. Zuppa was given extremely high praise from all of the judges and consistently scored 10/10 in all categories judged – marking (ability to remember the location of a fallen bird), style, trainability and perseverance and courage in hunting. We had some extremely hot days where all participants were warned not to let their dogs hunt for too long on marks, too dangerous for many in such high heat indexes. We saw some tougher water – some so filled with lily pads the ducks were nearly impossible to see, some with difficult sight lines, mud and plants that the dogs had to push hard to get through. In every single test I was beyond wowed by her abilities and talent. We got lot of great feedback from judges, even hearing one say “whoa, that dog is thunderous!” remarking on her speed and intensity. We are very excited to continue on to the senior level in 2021 with this incredible dog.
Off Duty Angler aka “Fisher” finished his AKC JH title with pro trainer Bridget Bodine in Mississippi at the end of 2021. Fisher is an exceptional dog, and I’m hoping to obtain a senior title with him in AKC hunt tests in the future. His skills and natural ability are incredible, the issue is finding testing sites in the northeast. In the mean time, Fisher works on our local preserves during the winter bird season and is a pleasure to handle. The only thing Fisher loves as much as hunting is snuggling on the couch, he is my most affectionate dog. He will be bred in 2024 and we are all excited to see what he produces.
Wilhelmina Vom Logan Haus aka “Mina” completed her JH title in April of 2022 with pro trainer Terry Price. Mina is a beloved family member and has loved her first season working on a private hunting preserve in 2024. Mina was bred by Mike Suttle of Logan Haus in West Virginia. She is an absolute powerhouse of a dog, and with an incredible temperament. She can best be described as “bomb proof” – entirely environmentally resilient. We love her and are so excited to see what the produces with her first litter in 2024.
In October of 2022, Clearmountain Dashing Drake obtained the fourth and final leg of his AKC JH title. Drake is a full time working dog on one of our local preserves, working guided hunts and driven shoots for multiple handlers. His co-owner loved the experience of testing him in AKC at the junior level, and is now dabbling in competitive obedience. Drake is an incredible working dog and is loved by many.
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