Members

2026 BLIND CHALLENGE SIGN-UP

This year we have 2 dates available for the Blind Challenge at "As You Wish Retrievers" in Harrsiville MI.  If you wish to attend, please sign up for one of the two dates using the link below.  This is a great opportunity to hone your handling skills and improve performance.  Dates are July 11-12, and Aug. 1-2.

2026 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL $200

There are 3 ways to renew.

Find Harper Bloom and give her cash.

Send a check made payable to "Michigan Hunting Retriever Club" with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Harper Bloom

4620 Beard Rd.

Byron MI, 48418

Use the Venmo link below to pay your dues.  Remember to add a note stating who you are and what the payment is for.

TRAINING ETIQUETTE

Mind your manners, folks!

HRC LINKS

Hunt Secretary:  HuntSecretary.com online entry Service 

Entry Express:  Entry Express Event Management Systems 

Hunting Retriever Club, Inc.:  Homepage | Hunting Retriever Club (hrc.dog) 

United Kennel Club:  Home | United Kennel Club (UKC) (ukcdogs.com) 

Official HRC Hunt Test Rules and Regs: hunting-retriever-rulebook-2023.pdf (ukcdogs.com) 

Judges and Handlers Manual:  Seminar Manual For Judges and Handlers (hrc.dog) 

OTHER RETRIEVER EVENTS

"As You Wish Kennels" Retriever Blind Challenge:  Retriever Challenge – As You Wish Retrievers 

Super Retriever Series (SRS):  Super Retriever Series – The best sporting dogs on this planet. 

Master National Retriever Club:  Home - Master National Retriever Club 

American Kennel Club:  Retriever Hunting Tests – American Kennel Club (akc.org) 

RETRIEVER HEALTH RESOURCES

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA):  The Canine Health Information Center | OFA 

Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF):  

Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM):  Labradorcnm - Our loves 

Merck Veterinary Manual:  Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com) 

Hunting/Training in cold weather articles:  Tips for Protecting Your Hunting Dog in Cold Weather | Bass Pro Shops Cold-Weather Retriever Care (ducks.org) Hunting Dogs And Hypothermia | Grand View Outdoors 

Bloating:  What Are Symptoms of Dog Bloat & Treatment Options | Preventive Vet Microsoft Word - Reference_Guide_Bloat.doc (bmdinfo.org) 

Hunting/Training in hot weather articles:  Dogs and Hot Weather - Duck Dog Trainer  Dealing with a Heat-Related Emergency (sportdog.com)  

First Aid:  What to Put in Your Hunting Dog First Aid Kit - Orvis News What Should be in your Gun Dog First Aid Kit - Project Upland First-Aid for Dogs -- Canine First Aid Kits, Ointments, and Sprays. (gundogsupply.com) 

TRAINING RESOURCES

Bill Hillman:  (424) Bill Hillmann - YouTube 

Fowl Dogs:  Fowl Dawgs with Rick Stawski Complete DVD Set. $74.99 (Save $4.97) (gundogsupply.com) 

Total Retriever Training Mike Lardy: Total Retriever Training with Mike Lardy