Message from the Director Western Regional Members, By this time hunting season is in full swing for most of our members and the testing season has concluded. To those of you who participated in the WR tests this year we thank you and hope that your experience was both pleasurable and successful. Every effort was made to ensure both. During the test in Walla Walla on October 24th – 26th the Western Region hosted a “Meet and Greet” for DKV President Michael Hammerer and his wife Christine. The event took place at The Brik restaurant, in Walla Walla. Hammerer’s, gracious as ever, took the time to speak with all that attended and during their comments to the group indicated they were both honored and thankful to have the opportunity to visit the Western Region. VGP Test (L To R) Jeff Martin, Jörg Kaltenegger, Michael Hammerer, Randy Blanchard, and Francois Aldrich. The stars in front are Atlantis von der Riverfield and Cayenne vom Hidden Creek Judges Jörg Kaltenegger, Michael Hammerer, and Francois Aldrich present Randy Blanchard his VGP Urkunde and score sheet. During the weekend we held a VGP, Solms, and Zuchtschau. The Judges for the VGP were Senior Judge Michael Hammerer, Jörg Kaltenegger, and Francois Aldrich. There were three dogs tested in the VGP including Cayenne vom Hidden Creek – VGP Prize 2 with 266 points; Atlantis von der Riverfield – VGP Prize 3 with 302 points. Click here to read the full results. The Solms was judged by Senior Judge Michael Hammerer, Francois Aldrich, and Jeff Martin. There were five participants in the Solms including Payton von Kings Crossing – Solms Prize 1, Jäger vom Trocken Bach – Solms Prize 1, and Kora vom Trocken Bach – Solms Prize 2. Click here to read the full results. Leader Joe Furia and Judge Jeff Martin watch as Jäger vom Trocken Bach starts his blind retrieve in the Solms VGP Judges Jörg Kaltenegger, Michael Hammerer, Francois Aldrich, and Gunner Dr. Phil Kress Michael Hammerer was the Formwertricher for the five dogs evaluated during the Zuchtschau. The participants included: Adult Males Einzige vom Trocken Bach “V”; Jäger vom Trocken Bach SG1; Bronn von der Raucherei SG2; Adult Females - Kora vom Trocken Bach “V”; Junior Females Dixie vom Speidel SG. Click here to read the full results. This winter the WR Board of Directors will be planning for next year’s testing schedule. Please provide input to your Directors. We have already had persons in California and Montana express interest in hosting tests. Enjoy you hunting season. Frank O’Leary Western Regional Director 509-520-7483 [email protected]
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