2012
National Cocker Championship
North Conway, New Hampshire
13th National Cocker Championship Field Trial
Judges: Jason givens and John Leininger
Placements
1st Place
2012 National Cocker Championship
NFC
Warrener's Chuck-Wills-Widow "Cairo"
Owner: Debra Strohl
Handler: Paul McGagh
The ECSCA
National Field
Championship Trophy, a sterling silver plate, offered by
Mr. David W. Flanagan to the owner of the 2012 NCC Winner. For
permanent posession, to be won
three (3) times by the identical owner(s), not necessarily with the
same dog or at consecutive National field Trials.
Possession to be retained by the ECSCA until terms of possession have
been met.
TThe ECSCA
National Field Trial Championship Trophy - The Ballymena Farm Challenge
Trophy, a bronze sculpture by artist
Walter Matia of an
English Cocker Spaniel with bird, mounted on a wooden base is formally
offered by
Mr. and Mrs. Hobson
Brown through the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Inc. for
competition at its
National Cocker
Championship only. For permanent possession, it must be won five times
by identical owner(s),
not necessarily with
the same dog, nor at consecutive events. The trophy will remain in
possession of the ECSCA
until such time as
it is awarded. A commemorative engraved plaque with club logo will be
awarded to each
National Cocker
Championship winner.
Black granite award etched with
the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Michael and Marilyn Gilpin,
Voxton Kennels to the owner
of the winning dog/bitch.
The Acme Golden Whistle Award,
offered by Acme Whistles presented to
the handler of the winning dog/bitch. Sponsored by Tom and Martha
Calabrese.
12 Bags of Purina ProPlan offered by Purina.
"Champion" First Place AKC Blue
Rosette, offered by: Ruth Heston
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2nd Place
Bueller's Day Off
of Fallen Wings "Bueller"
Owners: Michael and Rumi Schroeder
Handler: Rumi Schroeder
Black granite
award etched with the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Shelley Huenergardt.
Bramblewood Kennels "Second
Best" Omega Crystal vase, offered by
Ernie and Andrea Hasse.
6 Bags of Purina ProPlan offered by Purina.
Second Place AKC Red Rosette, offered by: Ruth Heston
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3rd Place
Glenugie’s Duke
of Tiptopjack "Gillie"
Owner: A.R. Ginn
Handler: A. R. Ginn
Black granite award etched with
the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered
by Purina.
Third Place AKC yellow Rosette, offered by: Ruth Heston
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4th Place
FC Full of
Mulligans "Mulligan"
Owner: Dominique Savoie
Handler: Dominique Savoie
Black granite
award etched with the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock,
offered by Fieldcockers.com
3 Bags of Purina ProPlan offered by Purina
Fourth Place AKC White Rosette, offered by: Ruth Heston
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Guns Award
FC Full of
Mulligans "Mulligan"
Owner: Dominique Savoie
Handler: Dominique Savoie
Encore Tower
10-3/4" Crystal
Award to be presented to the owner of the dog/bitch which,
in the judgement of the Gunners, would be the dog "they would most like
to hunt over" offered
by the 2012 Gun Team: Dave Barto, John Dartt, Andrew Goldsmith,
Vern Knapp, David McIntire, Denny Merry, and Don Wagner
Standard AKC Brown Rosette, offered by: Ruth Heston
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Certificate of Merit
Black graniteaward etched with the picture of a
Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Bear Creek Land and Cattle Co.
Standard AKC Green Rosette(s), offered by Ruth Heston
Oahe Sweet Dilemma "Emma"
Owner: Dan and Jennifer Murray
Handler: Dan Murray
FC AFC CFC CAFC Ballymena's Lucky Shamrock "Cassie"
Owner: Lisa and Hobson Brown Jr.
Handler: Tom Ness
FC Fallen Wings Lisa Marie
Owners: Michael and Rumi Schroeder
Handler: Rumi Schroeder
Warrener's Ruby Throated Hummingbird "Pearl"
Owner: David Williams
Handler: David Williams
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Certificate of Completion
Certificates to be awarded to each dog/bitch completing all land and water series.
FC Oahe Sweet Dilemma "Emma"
Owner: Dan
& Jennifer Murray
Handler:
Dan Murray
Glenugie’s Duke of Tiptopjack "Gillie"
Owner: A.R. Ginn
Handler: A.R. Ginn
Warrener’s Ruby Throated Hummingbird "Pearl"
Owner: David Williams
Handler: David Williams
Warrener’s Common Nighthawk "Ty"
Owner: Ron
and Donna Hall
Handler:
Paul McGagh
NFC FC CFC CAFC Ballymena’s Irish Rose "Nellie"
Owner: Lisa
and Hobson Brown Jr.
Handler:
Tom Ness
Warrener’s Chuck-Wills Widow "Cairo"
Owner:
Debra Strohl
Handler:
Paul McGagh
FC Wind Whistle Sunfeather MH "Sunny"
Owner: Cary
and Barbara Haupt
Handler:
Cary Haupt
Ballymena’s Bold Bodhran "Drum"
Owner: Nelson
"Buzz" Benson
Handler:
Tom Ness
Bueller’s
Day Off of Fallen Wings "Bueller"
Owner: Rumi
and Mike Schroeder
Handler:
Rumi Schroeder
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HIGH POINT DOG AWARD - Open Stakes
Won by the dog with most the points accumulated
in the Open Stake for the 2012 AKC Field
Trial season.
Black granite etched with the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Bev Betteridge.
The
Spaniels in the Field High Point Dog Bronze. A perpetual trophy
in commemoration of "Puppie" who inspired
a journey into the Sporting Dog world. The flushing Cocker
Spaniel is mounted on a wooden base with engraved names
of all annual high Point Open Stake Dog/Bitch winners. The trophy
is to be retained by the winning owners
of the 2012 High Point Dog for one year. Donated by Kuni Smith -
Spaniels in
the Field.
The High Point Trophy is
dedicated to the memory of "Puppie", field bred American Cocker David
Lamar SH, by Kuni Y. Smith.
The faithful reproduction of her beloved companion was crafted by noted
sculptor Karl Lansing. 'Puppie" will be remembered
as great hunting dog and loyal, faithful companion.
FC Shogun's The Beat Goes On "Beetle"
Owners: Mary Lou Dunn and Joe DeMarkis
Handler: Joe
DeMarkis
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HIGH POINT DOG Award - Amateur Stake
Won by the dog with the most points accumulated in the
Amateur Stake for the 2012 AKC Field Trial
season.
Black granite etched with the
picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock.
Ballymena's Images of Tara "Bonnie"
Owner: Lisa and Hobson Brown Jr.
Handler: Lisa Brown
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HIGH POINT DOG Award - Puppy Stake
Won by the dog with the most points accumulated
in the Puppy Stake for the 2012 AKC Field
Trial season.
Black granite award etched with
the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Nadine Kohn and Linda Simon.
Stonewalker Cedric
Owners: Kim and Bethann Wiley
Handler: Bethann Wiley
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HIGH POINT Handler In Open Stakes Award
Won
by the professional handler with the most accumulated points handling
dogs
in the open Stake for the 2012 AKC field trial season.
Black granite award etched with
the picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Richard Whelan.
Fred Bradley
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HIGH POINT Amateur Handler Award in Amateur Stakes Won by the Amateur
handler with the most
accumulated points handling dogs
in teh Open Stake for the 2012 AKC field trial season.
Black granite etched with the
picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by Danae Steele.
Lisa Brown
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The "Fallen
Wings Breeder's Cup"
A crystal vase on a wood base,
offered by
Michael and Rumi Schroeder to the Breeder of the dog/bitch winning the
National Cocker Championship. A suitable trophy will be offered
as the Commemorative to the
Fallen Wings Breeder's Cup by Michael and Rumi Schroeder, to be won
outright. Possession
to be retained by the ECSCA or the donors until terms of posession have
been met.
Vicky Thomas
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Dungarvens Ready-Teddy Challenge Award
For the national high
point lady handler based on both open/amateur points for 2012.
This award is dedicated to
the memory of Mrs. Wihelmina Garvan and Mrs. Ruth Greening. The
history of this award was that it was designated for the best
lady handler in the Cocker National. The award was initiated by
"Billie" Garvin and won three times consecutively by
Mrs. Greening. The award was retired in 1960 after Mrs. Greening
ran an American Cocker named Ru-Chars Citation.
It is now made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Noel Cacchio,
Billie's daughter, and, Miss Mykenzie Lea Cotiaux.
It is to honor lady handlers of the past, present and future for their
accomplishments afield.
Lisa Brown
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HAROLD S. BIXBY Service Award
The
Harold S. Bixby Service Award is to be given annually in recognition of
the individual who has continuously endeavored, over the course
of the year, to promote the spirit of English Cockers working in the
field. The Harold S. Bixby Service Award recognizes the
individual,
who during the course of the year has continuously, unselfishly, and
distinctly given of themselves to advance the cause
of English Cockers fieldwork. The Awardee selected is to
exemplify the high standards set by Harold S. Bixby, the award's
namesake,
whose generosity and unselfish support of English Cockers in the field
has contributed enormously to their success n all
field events, trials, and hunt tests. The recipient is nominated
by the Field Committee and will be chosen by the
NCC Committee for that year.
The plaque will ready:
"The Harold S. Bixby Service Award is given to [name of recipient], who
has continuously, unselfishly and distinctly given
of themself to advance the cause of English Cockers in the field, and
exemplifies the high standards set by Harold S. Bixby.
Black granite etched with the
picture of a Black English
Cocker with English woodcock, offered by the ECSCA Field Trial Committee.
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***All above awards subject to AKC Confirmation of trial results***
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