U.S. Quail Shooting Dog Futurity

The U.S. Quail Shooting Dog Futurity has been established primarily as a breeder's stake for the purpose of promoting the development of the ideal "Class" shooting dog. The stake is designed to provide a "Showcase" for the evaluation and recognition of outstanding shooting dog prospects of derby age which have the potential to go on to win shooting dog championship stakes such as the National Open Shooting Dog Championship.

Litter Nominations - 46th Shooting Dog Futurities

Plans are underway for the United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurity to be held in Hoffman, North Carolina starting on January 26, 2010. Judges for the event will be Billy Fogg of Hoffman, NC and Bill Britt of South Carolina.

Entries for both events will be derived from litters that were whelped in 2008 and duly nominated for eligibility. All dogs entered must be registered with the Field Dog Stud Book. The winners must either hold a DNA certification or they will be swabbed for DNA testing at the trial.

Owners of eligible derbies are encouraged to contact the secretary for entry forms or to simply send a copy of your dog's registration certificate along with the $30.00 entry forfeit before the deadline for each event - August 15 for the National Shooting Dog Futurity and November 30 for the U.S. Quail Shooting Dog Futurity. Your dog will then remain eligible to be named as a starter at the respective drawing that will be conducted prior to the starting date - when the $75.00 starting fee will be due. Watch this journal for detailed ads later this year.

Once again, a generous purse of $3,000 will be shared among owners and breeders. The winner will also receive an oil portrait of their dog.

To view nominated litters eligible for the 46th renewals click here. Breeders are reminded that nominations for the 47th renewals are open to all litters whelped in 2009. Contact the secretary for forms or information

Running of the 45th Futurity

The 45th renewal of the prestigious United States Quail Shooting Dog Futurtiy was contested January 27 through January 30, 2009 at the Robert B. Gordon Sandhills Wildlife Management Area near Hoffman, North Carolina. Experienced judges Larry Cox and Steve Mills evaluated the performances of 66 starters - calling back 14 for the one hour final series. The winner was Great River Class, a black marked pointer female owned by Great River Kennel, bred by Brian Sanchez and Scott Crawford and handled by Mike Tracy to a fantastic performance that produced six quail contacts during her combined 90 minutes. Second was Bravo's Audacity, a liver marked pointer female owned by Julie Larue and Medda Rauhut, bred by E. J. Myers and handled by Doug Ray to a stellar performance that included 4 finds and a back. Third was Great River Ice, orange marked litter brother to the winner, also owned by Great River Kennel and handled by Mike Tracy to a 2 find, one unproductive performance. Fourth was R D Borrowed Money, a liver marked pointer male owned by Ron Hatfield, bred by Gene Casale and handled by Randy Latty to a forward race with one solid find.