The Rainier Hunting Retriever Club (RHRC) is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Club members enjoy training and competing with their dogs. Many retriever breeds and skill levels are represented but one thing we hold in common is the love of a well-trained working dog.
Rainier Hunting Retriever Club celebrates its 40th ANNIVERSARY
Our August Hunting Retriever Test was held August 10th and 11th, 2024 on the Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds. This year, we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary. To celebrate. every entry to our August test received a free raffle ticket for one free entry to many field events in 2025 (both AKC and UKC). We are grateful to the many clubs that honored RHRC. A heartfelt “Thank You” for free entries to their tests:
American Kennel Clubs (AKC):
Rainier Hunting Retriever Club
Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Club
Sand & Sage Hunting Retriever Club
North Idaho Retriever Club
Oregon Hunting Retriever Club
Oregon Retriever Trial Club
Greater Pacific Northwest Retriever Club
Evergreen Golden Retriever Club
And from the United Kennel Club (UKC):
Cascade Hunting Retriever Club
Whistling Wings Hunting Retriever Club
Newaukum Hunting Retriever Club
Participants were able to purchase additional raffle tickets for these drawings, as well as a chance to win a Pheasant Hunt in Eastern Washington, Purina dog food, Avery hats, and other specialty items.
On Saturday, RHRC provided a Picnic-Style Celebration Lunch to judges, workers and contestants. There were lots of smiles by the end of the weekend.
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A recap of RHRC’s 2024 events include holding our annual Awards Banquet in January. Members and their dogs were recognized for the hard work they put in during the 2023 testing season. Member of the Year was awarded to Misalyn Armstrong and the President’s Award went to Jean Fowler. Our special guest speaker, Dr. Adam Black DVM, shared information about the Avian Flu as well as the recent respiratory illness being seen in dogs across the country.
In February, RHRC held a training day at Cascade Retrievers in Monroe, WA. Many members and non-members had fun getting ready for the summer event season.
March brought a 2-day AKC Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers hosted by RHRC. We are grateful to the Master National Retriever Club for their $1,000 grant to assist with the costs of the event.
In May, RHRC hosted 3-day AKC Sanctioned Hunting Retriever Test at the Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds. Thanks to the members, friends, professionals and judges who helped make this a reality for those who wished to compete.
In June, many RHRC members participated in the 2024 Master Amateur Invitational Event held on the Snoqualmie Vallely Retriever Grounds. Retrievers and their Amateur Handlers from all over the country participated in this premier retriever event.