Dawn Buttion writes, "At the CRFCRC Supported Entry, "Faith", Ch Blazin's Gardez La Foi, won Best of Opposite for the 2nd year in a row. This was Faith's 4th Supported Entry Best of Opposite. Faith also won BOS at the unofficial supported Sunday and again on Monday. Marty and I took turns handling Faith to these wins.

Then on Saturday, December 16th, "Faith" broke her Best Of Opposite streak by winning Best of Breed and a Sporting Group IV at the Tidewater KC show!!! This was Faith's second group appearance and second group placement!!"

"Pink", Destiny Athercroft Watch This, earned her first points in a big way! Pink was WB from the open bitch class for a 5 point major. Pink is owned, handled and adored by Ruth Marsh. Ruth writes, "Pink was the 'car crash' girl, and my thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of us!"

"Eagle", Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN NA *OAJ* CGC, won Best of Breed at both Catonsville KC shows, Maryland KC, Upper Potomac Valley KC and both Virginia Beach KC shows this fall. He topped it off by winning a Sporting Group II at the Saturday Virginia Beach KC show. Eagle switched gears and picked up his 2nd OA leg and 1st place, running the standard course 18 seconds under course time. He also picked up 3 OAJ legs and the title!! All of Eagle's jumper runs were clean and fast with placements.

"Prue", Ch Blazin's Eternal Flame CD RA *AX* AXJ, picked up her 3rd AX leg and 3rd place for the title!!

"Chilly", Blazin's Ice Mountain, won Winners Bitch in her 1st two shows for her 1st two points.

Eagle, Prue and Chilly are owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault. Eagle is handled by Dawn and Prue and Chilly by Marty.

"Franklin", Maplemanse Stayman Rules WC CGC *ONYX*, achieved his ONYX flyball title - 20,000 points! Franklin continues to be the #5 Flatcoat in the North American Flyball Association, and hopes to keep moving up during the next few years. Janet Boss writes, "He's been racing just over 3 years, and I'm very proud of him. Choosing the "wild thing" puppy was a leap of faith, but one I've never regretted."

"Chase" (Ch Huntlane Chasin' Daisies JH WC) took Best of Breed, over some very nice specials, on October 1, 2006. Chase is owned by John and Sandy Bulger and was handled by Sandy. Sandy writes, "Total shock and surprise, and one of the neatest moments I've had! And a pretty nice birthday present, too!" (Happy birthday! -- ed.)

"Faith", Ch Blazin's Gardez La Foi, won Best of Opposite at the Northeast Flat-Coated Retriever Club's Supported entry at the Northeastern CT Dog Club show on Sunday, September 24th!! The judge was Dr. Donald Sturz. Faith also won Best of Opposite the day before at the Ox Ridge KC show under Don Evans. Her half sister Cinder, Ch Blazin's Fairest, Cinderella, won Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for 5 points and her Championship at the supported entry. "Eagle", Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN NA NAJ CGC, along with Faith, were 2 of the 4 specials out of 17 to be asked to gait one last time around!! It was well worth the drive to Connecticut!! Eagle and Faith are owned and loved by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault. Eagle was shown by Dawn and Faith by Alex Bialozor. Cinder is owned by Shannon and Sherry Walker and was shown to her finishing win by Dawn.

Announcing a New Senior Hunter! Kathi Leonhardt writes: "Isabel" (Ch Rowansgaard During Wind N Rain** *SH* WC CGC) just finished her title today at the Lab Club of the Potomac's hunt test in Cheltenham, MD. It was really a wonderful finish to her title since it was on our own "home turf!" All of our weekend training buddies were there and thrilled for their token "little long haired lab!" Daddy Jordan, was there to cheer her on as "Bye" dog.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, "Brook", Ch SR Bertschire's Avalanche CDX MH *OA* OAJ WCX HOF (pending) earned her Open Agility Title at PVGRC's Trial, with a 4th place. Then on Sunday, she earned her first Excellent Agility leg ever, Exc A JWW with a 2nd place. She was handled by her special friend, Vita. Brook is having more fun than I've ever seen her have. She's so relaxed and the pressure's off, and she's clearly very proud of herself!

"Lily" (Reggae x. Dino) is now *Ch* Shalyn's Wildwood Flower CD AX AXJ CGC! Lily, handled and owned by Anne Fisher and bred by Sherri Lilley, took Best of Winners to finish her Championship at the Roanoke Kennel Club show in Salem, Virginia, under Mrs. James Edward Clark on August 5th.

She is now Ch SR Bertschire's Avalanche *CDX* NA OAJ MH WCX CGC *HOF pending*.

Bright and early Monday morning, July 3, "Brook" decided she COULD sit stay and down stay, and thus qualified for the elusive 3rd leg in Open Obedience at the Rock Creek KC show in So. Maryland. The previous weekend, she qualified in Open Agility for her OAJ. That combination, we believe, qualifies her for the FCRSA Hall of Fame, and we couldn't be more excited!!

We thought being Bertschire's first Master Hunter was way past wonderful, but this is just the best!!

Needless to say, we never thought we'd have a dog at this level, and we couldn't be more proud nor excited!!!!!!!!!!! Brook is owned and loved by John and Sandy Bulger.

"Lexi", *Ch* Swallowsflight Coal Quite a Catch, finished her championship at the Howard County shows. Cathie Newitt writes, "At the Northeastern MD KC she took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners under Mary Ann Alston for a 3 point major. The next day, at the Upper Marlboro Kennel Club Dana Kline awarded Lexi Best of Breed over champions, including a Group Placer, for a 4 point major to finish in style. Lexi was owner handled throughout her career. Thanks to all the CRFCRC club members who were ringside offering overwhelming support."

"Shayla", Ch Shalyn's Not Jst A Pretty Face CD *RN* CGC, bred, owned, trained and handled by Sherri Lilley, earned her Rally Novice title at the Memorial Day shows in Hampton, Va. She moved up to Rally Advance and earned her first leg with a 100 and fourth place. Shayla also took Best of Breed over 4 male specials in Richmond, Va in June.

"Reggae", Ch SR TLC Shalyn's Rhythm O'the Island CD JH AX OAJ NAP CGC VFCR1, has been out on maternity leave since May 16th 2006. Introducing our newest family member, Shalyn's Night for a Moondance "Jazmine" (Reggae x Eagle).

"Lily", Shalyn's Wildwood Flower CD *AX* *AXJ* CGC, owned, trained and handled by Anne Fisher took Winners Bitch in Charlottesville two of the four days to earn two points. She took Winners Bitch in Richmond to earn another two points. Lily only needs one more point to finish her Championship. Lily earned her AX title in Lynchburg on July 1st with 2nd place in the 24" class. She earned her AXJ title with first place in Winchester July 8th with a first place in the 24" class. Lily double Q'd on July 9th and earned her first MX and MXJ legs and points toward her MACH title.

"Chase", *Ch* Huntlane Chasin' Daisies JH *WC* earned his Championship with back to back majors at Anniston KC and Montgomery KC in Alabama on April 28 and 29 with Cathy Reinhart handling. Then it was off to the Specialty where he earned his WC and took 3rd in Unsteady Singles. When he made the cut in his class, we knew he was having a good week!

"Brook", Ch SR Bertschire's Avalanche CD NA *OAJ* MH WCX earned her Open JWW title June 23 at the PVGRC trial with her friend and handler, Vita Kencel. Then the next day, she earned her second Open Standard leg. She acts like she's finally got this agility thing figured out! At the Specialty, she got prettied up and took a 4th place in Veteran 7-9 Bitches. We're proud of our princess girl!

And "Sunny", Ransom's Camden Sunshine *MH* WCX gave us one of our proudest moments! On April 22-23, at the Yadkin River Waterfowl Retriever Club, he became a Master Hunter. Sunny screwed up his 1st MH test on the last bird, then earned the title in 5 straight. Although he only lives with flat-coats, we think he is one awesome dog!!!

At the Huntington Valley K.C. show on June 3, 2006, "Isabel" became *Ch* Rowansgaard During Wind N Rain** JH WC CGC (Ch SR Hallbent Most Happy Fella SH WCX CGC x Can. Ch Rowansgaard Lady of Shallot.) We got there in the early mist which progressed to monsoons by the time we had pictures done (under the tent - with rain coming in sideways!) As you can tell, I'm very proud of my little hurricane and thankful to Susan for Willow's lovely influence.

AND at the Carroll County show in Westminster, MD on May 22, "Teddy", owned by Laurie Stewart (Ch SR Hallbent Most Happy Fella SH WCX CGC x Ch Lightfoot's Mak'n Me Crazy) became *Ch* Lightfoot's Ready, Set, GO at the age of just 9 months - with only a month and a half of consecutive showing. (With Gramma Kathi at the other end of the lead.)

Two of Jordan's childen getting two championships within three weekends of each other is pretty cool! Both Isabel and Teddy are trained and handled by Kathi Leonhardt.

"Aston", Blazin's Hot Wheels CD *JH* WC, earned his fourth JH leg and the title on May 27th. Aston is owned by Scott & Tina Borden.

"Piper", Ch Blazin's Enchanted Forest CD RN *AX* AXJ CGC, won a 1st place in Excellent Standard for her 3rd leg and her AX title. Piper also picked up her 2nd MXJ leg. Not too bad for her 1st trial of the year and just 9 weeks after her babies were born!

"Eagle", Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN *NA* NAJ CGC, picked up back-to-back NA legs both with clean runs and 1st place to finish his NA title!

"Prue", Ch Blazin's Eternal Flame CD RA OA AXJ, picked up her 1st AX leg and a second place!

Piper, Eagle and Prue are owned, handled and loved by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault.

What a day for the Streett's End crew! Richard Streett and Deb Brady at Streetts End celebrated in a big way after the Mattaponi show on Saturday, May 20. "Trouble" got that last point to earn her *Ch* title with Deb handling. Big sister "Tab" took a first place in Rally Excellent to finish her *RE* title and dad "Ike" earned his first leg towards his Rally Excellent title with Richard handling!

"Eagle", Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN NAJ CGC, made it through 3 cuts and was one of the 12 male specials invited back to compete. "Faith", Ch Blazin's Gardez La Foi, made it through 3 cuts and was one of the 12 bitch specials invited back. Dawn writes, "I stayed on Eagle and I am pleased to announce that Eagle was the #2 JAM awarded!!! He stood right behind the #1 JAM who is also the #1 dog in the country. Not too bad for a 3 year old. Faith started to fidget in the end and didn't JAM but I am very proud of my not yet 2 year old!!" Eagle and Faith are owned and loved by Dawn Buttion & Marty Archambeault.

"Diggor", Rowansgaard Diggory Venn CD JH *WCX*, earned his WCX and received a JAM in Steady Singles C; qualified with first place in Novice B Jumpers agility; won the Working Dog class; and received a "Show Me" Versatility Award! Diggor is owned by Beth Garland.

"Aston", Blazin's Hot Wheels *CD* *WC*, has started off 2006 in style. First, he has gone 3-of-3 in Novice Obedience at Maryland Sporting Dog Association (both days) and the Specialty earning his CD title. At the Specialty, Aston earned his WC title. Finally, he earned three Junior Hunter legs at Tidewater, Yadkin, and the Specialty. Aston is owned by Scott & Tina Borden.

Tina Borden writes: "I'm soooooooo happy to share that "Vita" (Ch Blazin's Doppelbock UD JH AX *AXJ* WCX HOF) finished his AXJ today! In fact, he almost qualified in Ex Std too, for the first time in year . . . but was slightly over time. He is very proud and fluffed up about it all. The secret? Don't feed the dog his breakfast until he runs and completes the weave poles! Plus a few hundred other things I learned along the way. He has been plagued by a poor handler and poor jumping form, but we finally got it together. Now, to celebrate, I made Scott agree to take me to Disney World!"

"Libby", Ch Riversong's Dream Catcher CD JH *WCX* Can WC, handily earned her WCX title. Now on to Senior!! Libby is loved, owned & trained by Cary & Janet Ciarico, and was handled by Janet.

"Prue", Ch Blazin's Eternal Flame CD *RA* OA AXJ, picked up 2 Rally Advanced legs to finish her title!! Prue is owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault and handled to her title by Marty!!

"Chase", Huntlane Chasin' Daisies *JH*, earned 4 points with Winner's Dog at MSDA (Supported) on March 4. He was handled by his buddy, Cathy Reinhart. Then he got in the truck and headed south, where he has earned 4 JH legs. He earned the first 2 at the American Chessie Test in South Carolina on March 11-12, and the next 2 at Down East Retriever Club in N. Carolina on March 18-19, all handled by John. He titled at the Chessie test, and ran this weekend "just for fun." The yellow dog, Ransom's Camden Sunshine ("Sunny") earned 2 MH legs at the same 2 tests. Needless to say, the handler is quite thrilled!!

Brother "Eagle" (Ch Salasana Double Arrow RN NAJ CGC) and sister "Sky" (Ch Salasana Blazin Arrow) split the show weekend. Eagle showed on Saturday and won Best of Breed and a Sporting Group IV. Sky showed on Sunday and won Best of Breed!! Eagle and Sky are owned by Dawn Buttion and Marty Archambeault and handled by Dawn.

"Mesa", Ch. Blazin's Fire On The Mountain CD CGC TDI, added two new titles to her name this past Fall. In November, Mesa finished her Rally Novice title at the Salisbury Kennel Club show. Mesa completed the title in three shows with a First place win at the Catonsville Kennel Club show in October. In December, Mesa completed her CDX in three straight shows over two weekends. All her scores were above 192, and included a Second Place win at the Catoctin Kennel Club show! Mesa is now *CDX* *RN* CGC TDI!!

At the Dulles-Gateway Obedience Training Club UKC shows on Feburary 11th, "Mesa" earned her first two U-CD legs in her first two shows with scores of 193 and 197, earning her Second Place and First Place wins! Mesa is loved, trained and owned by Diane Fong.

"Chase", Huntlane Chasin' Daisies, earned his first 2 JH legs this past weekend, Feb. 4 & 5! He's owned by John and Sandy Bulger and Jennifer Andrews, and handled in the field by John.