It’s time to get your information together so you can include your dog in the 2018 Master National Hall of Fame Video. The video will premiere at the Handler’s Banquet at the 2019 Master National
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AKC Appoints New Field Representative
Congratulations to our Master National President, Kevin Bunnell on his appointment as the newest member of the AKC Field Representatives. Kevin will be a private contractor of the AKC as he takes on new duties
MNRC Welcomes Back 4 Clubs
The Master National is pleased to announce the addition of four more clubs. Blue Ridge Retriever Club in Virginia, the Northern Flight Hunting Retriever Association in Minnesota, Snake River Retriever Trial Club, Inc, in Idaho
UVRC Hosts Spring Test on Site of Master National
The Umpqua Valley Retriever Club, local hosts of the 2018 Master National held their Spring hunt test on June 16 & 17 on some of the grounds that will be used for this year’s event.
Important Reminder: How to Use an AED Device
We want to remind everyone attending the 2018 Master National that an AED device will be available at each flight. Knowing how to use an Automated External Defibrillator could save a life during sudden cardiac
Eukanuba Returns as MNRC Platinum Sponsor
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that Eukanuba, a Royal Canin brand returns as a Master National Retriever Club Sponsor. Eukanuba has joined our team as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2018
An Inside Look At the Master National Part 2
In Part 1, The Retriever Journal magazine explored the AKC Master National event from a macro perspective. They discussed the significant growth of the event since the first one took place in 1991 and how
MNRC Foundation Awards First Youth Handler Award
Mary Emma Simon, a 16 year old Monticello High School student at Monticello, Arkansas was awarded the Foundation’s first ‘Youth Handler of the Year, 13-17 year old Category. The award was announced at the 2017
New Region 2 Director to Serve on MNRC Board
Frank attended his first Master National event in 2003 in Thomasville, GA. At the conclusion of that event he was appointed by the board to be both club secretary and event secretary. A few years
MNRC Welcomes New North Carolina Club
The Master National Retriever Club is pleased to welcome Sandhills Retriever Club of North Carolina as a new member club. Congratulations and thank you to officers Scott Durkin, Jim McSwain, Don Bierer and Roberta Playte
An Inside Look at the Master National
In case you missed it, The Retriever Journal (April/May ’18) featured an article on the Master National Retriever Club. In Part 1 of a Two-Part series, Writer Ryan Eder takes a look at what makes
A Look Back at Master National Over the Years
It’s been 27 years since the First Master National Event was held in 1991 in Glasgow, Delaware. Just 94 dogs started that event. In celebration of those years, we would like to salute your memories
2019 Master National Dates Announced
The 2019 Master National event will be held October 17-27 in Cheraw, South Carolina. Handlers can look forward to a fabulous event and a return to the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and
Master National 2017 Featured in Texas PBS Broadcast
The Master National 2017 event in Tennessee Colony Texas was the focus of a television segment featuring Texas Handler Dorothy Ruehman and Ruby. The special broadcast was presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife department who
Hotels & Lodging for 2018
2018 Master National Roseburg, Oregon The following is a list of popular hotels with ample parking and within a 25 mile radius to Douglas Fairgrounds and Event Grounds: Sleep Inn & Suites (HOST HOTEL) 2855
MNRC Welcomes New Member Club
The Master National Retriever Club would like to welcome our newest member club to the organization. Welcome Minnesota Field Trial Association. All hunt tests presented by Minnesota Field Trial Association will count toward the 2018
2019 Master National Returns to South Carolina
The Master National Retriever Club Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has selected Cheraw, South Carolina as the site for the 2019 Master National event. Handlers can look forward to a fabulous event
2017 MNRC Foundation Handler Awards Announced
The Master National Retriever Club Foundation is proud to announce the 2017 ‘Handler of the Year’ and “Youth Handler of the Year’ recipients. The Bill T. Teague Handler of the Year Award was earned by
New Qualifiers for 2018 Master National
As of January 14, there are now 134 retrievers qualified to enter the 2018 Master National on October 18-28, in Roseburg, Oregon. Hope to see you there. To view a current list of qualifiers: Click
AKC Hunt Tests: It's A Labs World
We thought you might be interested in seeing some numbers so far from the 2018 Master National Qualifying Year. Beginning August 1, 2017 through December 31st there have been a total of 3,909 Master passes
Congratulations to the 2017 MNH Retrievers
Congratulations to the owners, handlers and retrievers who are first-time Master National Hunter titled dogs from Texas. These dogs have passed three Master National events! For a complete list of all MNH retrievers, Click Here
2018 Master National Judges
Master National Retriever Club is pleased to announce that John Kinnard has accepted the invitation to judge at this year’s Master National. Kinnard will replace Ron Sauls who had a scheduling conflict. Kinnard will represent
AKC Hunt Test Advisory Committee Update
The American Kennel Club Hunt Test Advisory Committee is pleased to announce two new appointments to its group. Carol Hynes and Dave Coffey have agreed to serve in this volunteer position. Carol Hynes will represent
MNRC Foundation Donates $9,600 to Canine Relief
The Foundation is pleased to report they have sent $9,600 to the American Kennel Club Canine Relief Fund to support the assistance to dog owners and their families after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Master
2017 Chase Away K9 Cancer Video Tribute
Thank you to Cera Reusser of Chase Away K9 Cancer for honoring our lost loved ones and K9 cancer survivors in this year’s touching tribute video. Almost $4,000 was raised to help Chase Away K9
New Region 4 Director to Serve on MNRC Board
NOTE: Jeff Manuel has been appointed to the MNRC Board of Directors as Director for Region 4 for the current year. Jeff says he looks forward to working with the regional clubs and members as
Meet 2018 President Kevin Bunnell
The 2018 Master National will be held in Roseburg, Oregon on October 18-28 an taking the helm of our ship will be former Region IV Vice President Kevin Bunnell. We thought you might like to
Closing Ceremony 2017
Thank you to everyone for participating, volunteering and attending the 2017 Master National at BigWoods on the Trinity. We hope you enjoy the rest now and look forward to seeing you October 18-22 in Roseburg,
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Thank you to everyone who sent in photos for us to share!
Thank You Whataburger 2017
The Master National Retriever Club would like to thank WHATABURGER for their support this year. WHATABURGER was a new Platinum sponsor , in addition to Garmin. This great company provided each handler with a free
Frankie’s Party 2017
Join us Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at BigWoods for a very special celebration. It started years ago in the parking lot of Frankie Prendergast‘s hotel with a few steaks and some beers. Twenty-six years
Workers’ Party 2017
Thank you to Michelle Love & Rex Gibson for their attention to detail in making the Worker’s Appreciation Dinner a smashing success! And we want to thank ALL of our wonderful workers. Without you this
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Congratulations to the 2018 Master National Judges. These judges were elected by the MNRC clubs and announced at the MNRC Annual Meeting. Looking forward to seeing you in Oregon. Region 1: Megan Baker; Keith Maready
Handlers’ Meeting 2017
Handlers pick up their bags and judges give last instructions to the handlers.
2017 Master National Diagrams
Whistling Duck, S.E. Nevada Moonshine, Big Bee Bionic Thong, Blue Lagoon, Gar Hole Middle Church, Pecan Blind, West Persimmon Crawlin’ Buck, Red Lakes, Baby Herrington House Pasture, Frantzen, Uncle Honey
Master National Signboards 2017
The Master National Retriever Club now has three new signboards. The stations are ready to use and will be available for pictures throughout the week. We would like to thank Jeannie & Sam Ferguson, Jean
