Author Archives: Mia DiBenedetto, MNRC Communications Director

The Judges Ballots and lists of judges by Region have been emailed to each Master National Club Delegate and Representative of record. Please Note: You have just 2 weeks to return your Ballot! Please return ONE ballot to Elaine Goodner, … Continue reading →

As of February 23, we have 264 retrievers qualified to run the 2019 Master National. Looking at past years, 75 percent of all dogs qualified for the event between March 1 and July 31st, with May showing the largest single … Continue reading →

The following is a press release from the American Kennel Club: March 09, 2019 The Performance Events Department is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new field representatives to the Retriever Program.  Kevin Bunnell, Trish Jagoda and Greg Lister … Continue reading →

Hotel Accommodations Hartsville, SC – approx. 25-30 minutes from H Cooper Black * Please check with the hotel on pet policy   Hampton Inn – ****MNRC Headquarters**** 203 East Carolina Avenue Hartsville, SC  29550 843-332-2128 Fairfield Inn 200 South 4th … Continue reading →

Here is the list of Proposed Judges for the 2019 Master National event at the H. Cooper Black Field Trial Area in Cheraw, South Carolina, October 17-27. The Judges Ballots and lists of judges by Region have been emailed to … Continue reading →

In 2019 the American Kennel Club will match eligible donations and Donor Advised Fund transfers to CHF’s Canine Cancer Research Initiative with an equal donation to CHF for canine health research, up to $250,000. To find out how you can … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the Greater Minnesota Hunt Test Association (GMHTA) . The GMHTA has been selected to host our 2020 event in the St. Cloud, Minnesota area. Dates will be September 24th until October 4, 2020. A steering committee including Gordon … Continue reading →

Meet Patty Polish the newest addition to the Master National Board of Directors.  Patty will serve as Region 4 Director.  Take a minute to learn more about Patty from her Bio. Patty Polish My husband, Michael, and I live in … Continue reading →

Thank you The Retriever Journal, Writer Janet Wood and Photographer Nicole Boettger for the wonderful overview of the 2018 Master National in Roseburg, Oregon. The story really captured the atmosphere and camaraderie which we all feel while at this great … Continue reading →