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Stellar Retrievers, 2686 County Road 213, Giddings, TX (2025)

07/05/2025

Sorry for this late post, it’s been a short week with lots to do. Happy 4th of July weekend to all, and prayers for the flooding happening in the Texas Hill country🙏. Stellar had very good results at the double Master Hunt Tests at Island Lake Retriever club this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 100% of our dogs received qualifying scores in both tests. Thank you Chad Gullickson and Island Lake club for putting on these events. Thank you Tom McKenzie ( glad to see you feeling better), and Wes Bowman for you time in the chair Friday and Saturday. The dogs that qualified this test were Wren, owned by Chad and Sharon Sweep, Bruce owned by Mike and Janice Woodbury, Sam and Gunner owned by Paul and Connie Brady, Wick owned by Joal and Erin Harper, and Jimmy owned by Doug and Amber Bishop. Stellar qualified their young dog Prize. Thank you to Wendi Mattinen and Budd Denny for judging the Saturday/ Sunday test. The dogs that qualified were Wren, Bruce and Prize. That leaves one more pass for these three youngsters to get their ticket to the big dance in Giddings this Fall. Had to share some of the photos we took of the damage the Tornadoes created between Bemidji MN and Spiritwood ND. Prayers for calmer weather and safety for all.

06/22/2025

Stellar had very good results at the Minot Retriever Club double Master test this past week, passing 100% of our dogs in both tests. Thank you to the Minot Retriever Club for their hard work in putting on this event. Thank you John Gassner and Sheldon Berecloth judging the Thursday/Friday test, and Chris Davies and Patrick Mobley judging the Saturday/Sunday test for their time in the judges chair. Ranger owned by Chris and Lacy Hughes has qualified for the 2025 MN and Wren owned by Chad and Sharon Sweep, Bruce owned by Mike and Janice Woodbury, and Prize owned by Stellar now have three passes towards qualifying. Now it’s back to work getting everyone dialed in to compete next weekend at Island Lake. Hopefully Mother Nature will be kinder to North Dakota and Bemidji MN in the near future.

06/13/2025

Stellar started the summer Hunt Test season in Glyndon Mn with the mid week Master’s only 6/10 and 6/11. Thank you Roger Moltzan and Sheldon Berrecloth for your time in the chair. Thank you North Dakota Retriever Club for putting on the test and working so hard, making everything run smoothly. The weather cooperated making it even more enjoyable. After having a difficult spring in 2024, it was a joy to see all the friendly faces we missed last Spring. Rusty and Bucko never fail to entertain. Congratulations to all those receiving qualifying scores. Stellar was fortunate to pass Wren owned by Chad and Sharon Sweep, Sam and Gunner owned by Paul and Connie Brady, Rowdy owned by David Dyslin, and Ranger owned by Chris and Lacey Hughes. Stellar also passed their own dogs True, Cream, Prize, and Shane. Looking forward to seeing more friends and testing in Minot ND next week.

06/02/2025

It’s Monday, after a very uneventful trip north and getting settled over the weekend, it’s back to work. The dogs are all about retrieving in cooler weather.

04/28/2025

Stellar’s spring Hunt Test season has been very successful for our clients, friends, and our personal dogs. Starting with the Master’s only Brazosport HT in February, continuing through Brazosport, Waterloo, Lost Pines and Coastal Bend there has been multiple dogs qualified for Master National 2025 in Giddings Texas. A big THANK YOU to all the clubs, their workers and the Judges who gave their time and talents for our sport. Congratulations to Wayne and Dede Paterson on qualifying Sunny, Rose, and Patience. Bruce Moore has been very successful getting his new dog Baily qualified, well done Bruce and Baily! Michael Woodbury has qualified Jim, Viktor, and Jolene. Joal Harper qualified Wick and Mia only needs two more to be qualified. Paul Brady has qualified Sam and Gunner. Chad and Sharon Sweep received Tess’s third pass towards her qualifying. Stellar’s dogs Regi, Shane, Rowdy, Cream, and True have all qualified. The up and coming generation passed their second Senior tests at Lost Pines and Coastal Bend, well done Bruce, owned by Mike nd Janice Woodbury, and Wren owned by Chad and Sharon Sweep. Stellar’s Prize also received a Senior pass at Coastal Bend. One more Texas test at East Texas Black Gumbo and then Stellar begins their northern migration back to Bemidji for a summer full of training and testing. Hopefully qualifying the up and coming youngsters.

02/17/2025

Stellar’s 2025 Hunt test season kicked off with the Brazosport Masters only Hunt Test February 13-14, here on Stellar’s grounds. Thank you to Michael and Dorothy Ruehman for all their hard work. A big Thank you to Lin Gelbmann and Carol Hynes for their time in the Judges chairs on two very cold days. The series tested our dogs under some cold and windy conditions. Congratulation to all with qualifying scores. Congratulations to Stellar’s clients on their passes. Wayne Paterson passed Sunny, Rose, and Patience, Bruce Moore passed Bailey, Michael Woodbury passed Jim, Jolene, and Viktor, Joal Harper passed Mia, Wick, and Kicker, Jack passed Sam and Gunner for Paul Brady and Jimmy for Doug and Amber Bishop. Jack and Marta passed their own dogs Shane, Regi, Cream, True, and Rowdy. We look forward to warmer weather and the 2025 Spring season.

02/15/2025

Hey where have all our Stellar friends gone? All I’m getting is stupid adds and junk. Please come back dog people and friends

12/17/2024

Stellar had a very successful event at Brazosport Hunt Test 12/7-8. Although the weather was not in our favor, rainy and cold 🥶, we enjoyed each others company. Thank you Brazosport for hosting this event, thank you to Sally Koepke and Michelle Love for your time in the judges chair. These two ladies did a great job setting up series to test our dogs in some very difficult conditions. Congratulations to all who received passing scores. Stellar’s Paul Brady passed his big boy Sam, Mike Woodbury passed Viktor and Jim, and Wayne Paterson passed Patience. Well done guys! Stellar passed Gunner owned by Paul Brady, Jolene owned by Mike and Janice Woodbury, Ranger owned by Chris and Lacey Hughes, and Wick owned by Joal Harper. Jack also passed his dogs Regi, Glory and True. Marta passed Shane and Cream. Our youngest member, James Wall, has a good start in hunt tests with his first two passes in Jr with his dog Glory. Looking forward to the 2025 Hunt Test season and the road to Master National.

10/07/2024

Kennel Assistant wanted to clean Kennels, assist with dog training, maintain grounds. Dependable individuals needed. Starting pay $15.00/hr with increases on performance. Contact Jack Morris 979 716 9465.

10/03/2024

Hey all, Tess here with the final page on Master National 2024. Though the rain tried to soak our spirits Flight C would not surrender our spirit of Joy and camaraderie. Although we were trailing the other flights, Charles Pugh was unruffled, or so it appeared. The whole Flight put their big pants on and did what needed to be done to finish strong on Tuesday, holding our awards ceremony Wednesday morning. Shawn Kimberly and Dan Heard were rightfully honored for their great work in organizing all of us and setting Olympic worthy records for setting up and tearing down each day. 👏👏👏 to them both! Stellar’s clients made us proud at their outstanding handling of their dogs, even if not all received plates, they all did great work. Special congratulations to Dede Paterson and her dogs Rose,who is now an MNH, and Sunny and Michael Woodbury on his passes with Jim and Viktor. Jack qualified Jolene, owned by Michael and Janice Woodbury, Jimmy, owned by Doug and Amber Bishop,and is now an MNH, and Gunnar owned by Paul and Connie Brady. Stellar’s own dogs to bring home plates included Regi, Glory,now an MNH4, True, and Cream. With that said, now the really hard work begins as Texas will host the 2025 Master National and the whole Stellar gang along with many others will be diligently working to make it a great event. Look forward to seeing all in the Lone Star State in October! Until then safe travels home and all the best, until then Tess your dedicated Rover Reporter bids you good night and God Bless.

09/29/2024

Tess here, sorry about the delay but Helene came in Thurs evening and is still lingering. Handlers are running in and between showers. We had quite a time turning the dog trailer around at our house Friday night after several inches of rain fell Thursday and Friday, then it got worse Saturday. Now we are looking for a motel as we don’t think the yard at the house can take much more. Our flight is slowly moving toward the 4th series.

09/27/2024

Tess here with an update at MN 2024. After completing our Second series Flight C’s super crew had everything picked up in record time. The Workers Party was scheduled for Thursday evening but feeding and airing the trailer were top priority, which made me happy! As the first set of dogs were coming off the trailer for airing the rain started. We all were very wet when we got back on the trailer but at least our tummies were full. The humans then left for the party. I was told they didn’t have to wait in line as most of the people had already eaten and the prizes were starting to be given away. The group won bags of dog food and another bottle of Bourbon, then Annette Pacheco and her husband Bob made James night by giving him a Boom gun! Thank you Annette and Bob for your kindness. The humans seemed to have had a very nice time. MN is on hold Friday due to Hurricane Helene blasting Florida and Georgia headed our way with rain and high winds💨⛈️. Hopefully all will stay safe and fairly dry. Tess out until later today🐾🐾🐾

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