Where are all the Derby competitors? Michiana Retriever Club had to cancel its Derby Stake because they had less than 10 entries! Now it looks as if Midwest will have the same problem--closing tonight and only 5 entries. Where are all those young dogs?
Vicki Worthington
I had hopes to run my Hook pup in a few derbies in Colorado and Nebraska before he aged out in July. He is with a HT pro but we were going to try a few Derbies for the fun of it. BUT - he is not through swim by and his marking has gone to pot with trying to learn cold blinds. So - no Derby fun for me as I don't want to lose focus on the long term goal for the sake of running a couple of Derby events.
Vicki,
I thought I had a young prospect owned and trained by a young local guy in town. Life got in the way for him and this little dog is not ready for derby competition...bummer, because she could have been a contender.
Chris
I thought I had a young prospect owned and trained by a young local guy in town. Life got in the way for him and this little dog is not ready for derby competition...bummer, because she could have been a contender.
Chris
do you think a dog thats about JH level could do a derby?
since derby's are designed to test marking ability....
What's the average yardage?(i know it depends on the grounds)
Are the marks all singles; or are there doubles and triples?
since derby's are designed to test marking ability....
What's the average yardage?(i know it depends on the grounds)
Are the marks all singles; or are there doubles and triples?
$70.00 for a minor stake? That might be hard for some people to justify during a poor economy. I know if I was new to the game the entry fee may cause me to think twice. Just my 2 cents.
Go Blackhawks!
Go Blackhawks!
Just got a call that someone has 2 they will enter at Midwest. That will give us 8.
Anyone else have a couple more???
Anyone else have a couple more???
Entered one out here and 4 days later she came in season 
. Our numbers have been good. Sometime this summer, she will hopefully be running them.
. Our numbers have been good. Sometime this summer, she will hopefully be running them.
Well we're going to try the derby game this year. Hope to try running with the big dogs late fall or next year. Have run junior and senior HT. Have 2 of our pups entered for a derby on 5/14. See how it goes.
It isn't the number entered, it's the number of starters that's really important....I hope you guys can make the numbers work....
I have a derby age dog and was looking to enter him in a couple this summer. But man, after watching a couple of stakes already and with the limited time I've had to train this winter. It doesn't look good for me. I work 40-55 hours a week, train in lit parking lots, and by myself there is no way my pup nor I would fair very well. I know that there are a few of us around the west like that also. It seems that the tests are getting harder and harder for just a regular northerner to run unless you live in warmer climates. You can't really do much in the winter with 4' of snow and icy parking lots. Late summer we might be ready but it doesn't look so good right now. Winter hasn't given up here in Montana.
Because the Retriever News does award derby points as long as there are at least 10 starters in the Derby Stake at any licensed/member trial. While not an AKC requirement, it IS a requirement for the News to award derby points in the annual insanity race for High Point Derby Dog and being included on the National Derby List. Their awards; their rules.
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