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VERSATILE HUNTING DOG A Publication of The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association • Volume L • No. 11 • November 2019 VERSATILE HUNTING DOG NAVHDA International Volume L • No. 11 • November 2019 Officers & Directors David A. Trahan President OF THE LA ST Bob Hauser Vice President Angie Coenen Secretary Richard Holt Treasurer Chip Bonde Director of Judge Development Andy Doak Director of Promotions FEATURES Dan Wittman Director of Testing Tim Otto Director of Publications Lisa Pehur Registrar 6 About Schmidt • by Bob Farris Tracey Nelson Invitational Director Steve Greger Director of Information Services Marilyn Vetter Past President 10 Dog Training And The Karate Kid • by Kevin Sterling Versatile Hunting Dog Publication Staff 12 Piper & Her Best Friends • by Pete Aplikowski Mary K. Burpee Editor/Publisher Sandra Downey Copy Editor 16 Snooty • by Ryan Busse Rachael McAden Copy Editor Mark Whalen Contributing Editor by Ray Hippeli Patti Carter Contributing Editor 20 Our Christmas Miracle • NATIONAL BIRD DOG Nancy Anisfield Contributing Editor/Photographer Philippe Roca Contributing Editor/Photographer 23 A Chapter In The Hills • by Kim & Rick Jones Wight Greger Women’s Editor * Marion Hoyer Social Media Editor Mike Neiduski Social Media Editor CHAMPIONS Maria Bondi Advertising Coordinator 16 ARE FUELED BY Advertising Information Copy deadline: 45 days prior to the month of DEPARTMENTS ® ® publication. Commercial rates available upon President’s Message • 2 PURINA PRO PLAN . request. All inquiries or requests for advertising should be addressed to: About The Cover • 4 NAVHDA Tips From Purina • 15 PO Box 520 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 Versatile Chef • 24 Voice 847/253/6488 • Fax 847/255/5987 The Forum • 26 Email [email protected] Web www.navhda.org Kennel Registrations • 26 See our web site or call for current rates. Classifieds • 27 Test Results • 28 Please submit all articles for and questions pertaining to the VHD (other than advertising) to [email protected], with ATTN Calendar Of Events • 33 VHD Editor in the subject line or by mail via the postal ser- vice to NAVHDA, PO Box 520, Arlington Heights, IL 60006. © 2019 The North American Versatile SEE WHY CHAMPIONS Hunting Dog Association, Inc.• All Rights Reserved. 10 CHOOSE PURINA® PRO PLAN ®. Printed in the USA The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association does not discrim- inate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. BADGE BUSSE © 2019 The Versatile Hunting Dog is published monthly and is the official publication of The North Amercian Versatile Hunting Dog Association HELPS OPTIMIZE 30% PROTEIN / (NAVHDA), a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to fostering, SUPPORTS improving, promoting and protecting the versatile hunting dog in North OXYGEN METABOLISM 20% FAT America and to the conservation of all game. IMMUNE SYSTEM The basic annual membership dues are $60 (US Funds.) Membership FOR INCREASED HELPS MAINTAIN benefits include a monthly subscription to the Versatile Hunting Dog HEALTH magazine, decal, participation in all NAVHDA events (at membership discount rates) and full voting privileges. All contributions are tax-de- ENDURANCE LEAN MUSCLE ductible. A copy of NAVHDA’s most recent financial report can be obtained by contacting: NAVHDA, 120 W. Eastman St, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-5950. The Versatile Hunting Dog reserves the right to reasonably edit or refuse all material (including advertising) submitted for publication. Articles or opinions herein expressed are not necessarily those of the publication staff or of The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, Inc., its officers or Directors. proplansport.com The material contained in this publication is intended to provide ac- curate and authoritative information on the subject covered. By their nature, the articles and columns contained herein cannot provide the EXCLUSIVELY AT PET SPECIALTY AND ONLINE RETAILERS complete and detailed guidance required by every individual in every situation. The material is thereby offered with the proviso that it is not the intent of the publisher, the editors, or the authors to render professional counsel on the matter covered and said person(s) cannot be held liable PERRY MASOTTI © 2019 *Based on the All-Age National Championship for Bird Dogs 2009 – 2018. The handler or owner of these champions may have received Pro Plan dog food as Purina ambassadors. for any use thereof. If specific assistance is required, the services of an Purina trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. expert authority should be sought. The Versatile Dog denotes that this feature or story is an original article by a NAVHDA member. The Versatile Hunting Dog magazine (USPS number 016-491, ISSN: 1099- 0577) is published monthly for $60.00 per year by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, 120 W. Eastman #302, Arlington Hts, IL 60004-5950. Periodical postage paid at Arlington Hts, IL and additional Visit the Versatile Hunting Dog magazine online at entry offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NAVHDA, PO Box 520,November Arlington Hts, 2019 IL 60006-0520. Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.orgwww.navhda.org 1 CheckMark Communications Versatile Hunting Dog 1111 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 JOB# 19-000017159 OK WITH DATE PRINTING CMYK November, 2019 APPROVALS REVISION PROCESS BRAND Director Design OFFSET Ad code: NPPL16FFTESA1-REV5 Breeder Art Director PROJECT Copywriter FLEXO Ad size: 8-1/4”W x 10-1/2”D + bleed Versatile Hunting Dog Prod. Designer ROTO SIZE Proofreader 8.25 x 10.5 Acct. Director OTHER LAST MODIFIED Acct. Coordinator 10 09 19 Client NUMBER FILE CREATED BY FINAL OK OF COLORS m zignago NOTE: Although this artwork has been checked for accuracy, 4 MODIFIED BY final approval is the client's responsibility. Please double check before signing o. President’s Message By Dave Trahan Deerfield, New Hampshire Gone HUNT FOR BIRDS, NOT BUTTONS. Hunting NANCY ANISFIELD © 2019 he 2019 NAVHDA Invitational was a success. Thanks to the volunteers who helped Tracey TNelson and her crew—they did a great job. I want to thank my fellow judges for giving their time in the field and at the water. The set-up for the event starts on Tuesday before the test and continues for several days. Thanks to the Buckeye Chapter and Herb Chris- tian for pulling off a great event again—nothing works better than a well-oiled machine. Congratulations to those of you who passed and received your Versatile Champion title! This month is the beginning of a great hunting season after all that hard work you have put in this past summer. Our versatile dogs are bred to do all parts of the hunt. We train them to develop their abilities. We also train them to work with us as a team—that’s where the MY WIFE CAROL TRAHAN HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO cooperation and obedience come in. Now, as hunting TAKE OUT TWO OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY CHAPTER season opens across North America, we can focus on MEMBERS FOR THE FIRST GROUSE HUNT. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME FOR THESE YOUNG LADIES TO ENJOY NEW our goal: enjoying safe, productive days in the fields, HAMPSHIRE’S GREAT NORTHERN WOODS, AND ALSO woods and waters with our great dogs. GIVING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THEIR DOGS TO WORK So, let’s all pack our bags and gear and go hunting. ON WILD BIRDS. Gone Hunting, Dave PRO 550 PLUS Build a dog worth hunting over with training levels you can adjust and tracking that shows which direction your dog is heading. 2 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org November 2019 November©2018 Garmin 2019 Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 3 18-MCJT12124 Pro 550 Plus Ad_UPLAND-8.25x10.5-NAVHDA.indd 1 8/20/18 3:42 PM About The Cover More about the artist Amanda Ballengee works as a content creator and artist within the outdoor industry from her home in West Virginia. Influenced by her time spent in the mountains and introduction to Ruffed Grouse hunting and literature at a young age, her God-given interest in art soon became her own way of journaling her days outdoors. After studying and then pursuing art as an entrepreneur, she now works in cre- ating artwork emphasizing wildlife and gun- dogs. Through her work, she creates iconic images that preserve traditions and translates our experiences outdoors. www.amandaballengee.com [email protected] Instagram: @amandaballengee Facebook: Amanda Ballengee “A Setter’s Delight” is a portrait created by artist Amanda Ballengee, and is an example of her work. Attend the annual meeting January 24th-26th, 2020 in Portland Maine for your chance to bid on a commission portrait of your very own versatile hunting dog. More about the portrait commission Preserve the tradition and companionship of your gun dog with a timeless portrait, painted with classic oils. Using your favorite photo(s) of your dog as reference, a custom piece will be painted on an 8”x 10” canvas, using archival oils. If de- sired, the client may upgrade in commission size, only paying the difference. 4 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org November 2019 November 2019 Versatile Hunting Dog • www.navhda.org 5 ABOUT SCHMIDT By Bob Farris Boise, Idaho ost will forever remem- barks on a journey to his estranged Several years ago, we sold one of ber Jack Nicholson for his daughter’s wedding; only to discov- our Cedarwood Pudelpointer pups Mconvincing roles in The er more about himself and life than to a Frank Schmidt who had just be- Shining, One Flew Over the Cuck- he ever expected. I still have night- come an Idaho resident, moving here oo’s Nest, or possibly Easy Rider. mares of the vision of Nicholson in from South Dakota. Frank was leav- For me “About Schmidt” was the a hot tub with a naked Kathy Bates, ing behind a world class taxidermy most compelling movie he ever put and also find myself snickering ev- business to relocate near his daugh- on screen.