Tejas Hunting Retriever Club

26 Years in the Making

 Tejas General Meeting
 August 1st, 2012
6:30pm

Location: I HOP  -
Katy Freeway at Beltway 8 Houston, TX

Come and fellowship with other retriever enthusiast.  Hope to see you there.
Guest Speaker:  TBA

Special EC Meeting

Date: Saturday May 19th

Time: 11:45pm

Place: Thirsty Parrot, Monaville, Texas

We are having a special EC meeting to discuss changing the date of our AKC Fall Hunt. Every year it falls on the date or close to the date of Master Nationals. This year several of our Hunt Test workers/members will be attending Master Nationals. At this meeting we will look at alternative dates, discuss and vote on changing the Fall AKC Hunt Test. Members are welcome at the EC meetings.

 

2012 HRC
Judges & Handlers Seminar

We are excited to announce that this summer Tejas is hosting the HRC Judges/Handlers seminar.  Janet Kimbrough, our Region 11 Field Rep., will walk us through the HRC Hunt Test.  She will train us in judging and handling.  The next day we are taking what we learned to the field. Please join us for this fun time.

When: Saturday, July 21st
Time: 8:00 am ~ 5:00 pm
Where:  Westside Sporting Grounds
Fee: FREE FOR ALL
Lunch: TBA
To Register: Email Clint Zentic

Seminar participants are invited to join us on Sunday 22th for a day in the field, where we will apply the knowledge and techniques learned during the seminar.
(Not Sponsored by HRC)

When: Sunday, July 22nd
Time: 8:00 am until finished
Where: TBA
 Bring: chair, cooler of water/drinks, snacks, pencil, bug repellent, sunscreen, & anything else that will help you be comfortable outside in the summer.
Note: Dogs to run the test set ups will be provided by the club.  Because of the possibility of extreme heat, please do not bring your dog this weekend unless requested.

 

Hunt Test

Tejas HRC conducts sanctioned Hunting Tests throughout the year.  These events are intended to test a dog's training and ability under simulated hunting conditions and are conducted under either AKC or HRC rules and regulations.  Please continue to check the Events page for details on Tejas Hunt Tests.

Hunt Test regulations allow for a dog to compete against a set standard instead of against other retrievers.  These events afford retrievers an opportunity to earn titles and are a lot of fun to run.  There are two sanctioning organizations for Hunt Test titles; the AKC and the UKC/HRC.

AKC Titles
Junior Hunter (JH)
Senior Hunter (SH)
Master Hunter (MH)

UKC/HRC Titles
Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
Hunting Retriever (HR)
Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH)
Grand Hunting Retriever Champion (GRHRCH)
Upland Hunter (UH)

JH & SHR - Titled retrievers can perform single retrieves on both land and in water.  These titles signify that a dog has shown potential and could become a complete gun dog if training is continued.

SH & HR - Titled retrievers have completed the intermediate level Hunt Test.  These titles signify that a dog is a capable hunting companion and can perform double retrieves as well as blinds on land and in water. This retriever is steady and will honor other working dogs.

MH & HRCH - Titled retrievers have passed highest level Hunt Test.  These titles identify a dog that can perform multiple retrieves at long distances on land and in water.  Additionally, a Master Hunter or Hunter Retriever Champion has proven he can run complex blind retrieves and is a solid hunting companion.

For more information on these events you can visit the AKC or HRC website.  You can also email one of the officers, we would be glad to help you get started.  It is lots of fun!

 Tejas Members with their HRC Titled Retrievers

Enter a
Hunt Test Event

AKC Hunt Test and Field Trails
 Entry Express

UKC/HRC Hunt Test Hunt Secretary

 

A huge thank you to all of the Judges and club volunteers that make these events possible.  We would also like to extend a special thank you to Red Dog Ranch owners Susie Ritch and Bill Eckett for the use of their amazing property.