WELCOME to the Official Blog of the 2009 National Amateur Retriever Championship, June 14-20, brought to you by the Retriever News, written by Vickie Lamb, and sponsored by Purina and Avery. We hope you enjoy these multi-daily updates on our prestigious championship event, held this year in Iron Range country around Virginia, Minnesota. Enjoy your stay and come back often!

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

No bird on the flyer...For dog #121


...which flew in toward line. Dog #122 is off and running...

...and unfortunately, on #121's rerun, a handle was needed and the Judges requested the dog be picked up. 

Here, Judge Peter Goodale talks with handler Tammy Zornacki on the honor mat.  

 


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