11/21/2021
The 2021 National Retriever Championship proved to be a special two weeks for the Sandhill Retriever family. Pre-National training began in our hometown of Lincolnton, Georgia with a wonderful groups of trainers and friends. It was a true honor to have this years championship dedicated to the founder and patriarch of Sandhill Retrievers, Hugh Arthur.
Sandhill Retrievers Qualified the following:
1. FC-AFC Rimfires Once Inna Blue Moon, “Blue” owned by Mike Crow
Congratulations on become a National Finalist
28. FC-AFC Doctor Cabernet Just In Case, “Doc”
owned by Thomas, Erin, and Nancy O’Brien
38. NFC-FC-AFC Cropper’s Fire In The Hole “Deep”
owned by Katharine Simonds
54. FC Good Idea’s Punt with a North Wind, “Punt”
owned by Laurence Hall
78. Sliders Close Call At the Plate, “Safe”
owned by Chuck Butler
It was once again an honor to have the opportunity to celebrate my 20th year in a row qualifying for the National Retriever Championship and being a National Finalist.
A very special thank you to the judges, this years committee, and all who took part in making this week a success. I would also like to take a moment to thank each of the ladies and gentlemen of the Sandhill family and friends that helped to make this week one for the books, along with my family who arrived to cheer me on. Again, Congratulations to “Blue”, Mike Crow and his family for becoming a 2021 National Finalist!
