NBHA Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic 2-15-25 results
NBHA JERRY KILGORE PUPPY CLASSIC
Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic was held again at the Sportsman's Association grounds near Grove Springs Missouri. The cover was not as thick this year as in past years but it was absolutely sufficient. These grounds are so nice to watch our dogs hit the lines and move forward. The grounds have plenty of outside kennels, horse stalls, electric hookups. The bunkhouse has separate judging rooms, plenty of bunk beds, fully functioning kitchen, restrooms and hot showers. These things are more than adequate for a bird dog guy. We drew a total of 118 dogs for all three classes. This is a record for me. I would like to thank our handlers for their consideration of the workers, judges, and other handlers being on the line ready to go. It is so important to getting all these Braces done in a timely manner.
This is never possible without volunteers and sponsors.
Our Missouri Bird Hunters Association (Kevin Western, Randy Zimmer, Joe Zimmer, Jim Ogle) was running again on all cylinders never missing a beat. Purina Pro Plan donated the dog food for all the winners and some extra bags for advertising. Garmin sent collars. On X Hunts sent memberships. Mule brand Clothing sent gift certificates. Gun Dog Supply sent gift certificates. Gundog Central is always at our side helping us with our website. Hats were donated to the Futurity and Puppy Classic winners by Ann Lorea Designs. Thank you to Purina for all the extras to auction off. Jack Glover for the Flintstone breeding. Bob England for the guided hunt. Joe Zimmer for the Christie saddle. Rob Warner for the blank gun holster. Gary Malzone and Kevin Western for our handler’s dinner. Everyone that donated to our auction. You all made this a huge success.
Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic will graduate to next year's 40th Futurity. This year we drew 28 of the best puppies. Our judges were amazed at the number and quality of these dogs. Mike Poehler and Brent Hoehnes were our awesome judges. Thank you, gentleman, for giving back your precious time and judge our puppy stakes.
First place Run To Wynn in owned by Brett Eikenbary and handled by Zach Erne scouted by Andy Erne. Wynn is by Imagine X Cocklebur Dragon Tattoo.
Second place Hackberry's Zinnia Warrior pointer female by Elhew Sinbad X Hackberry's Addie Blackhawk. Owned and handled by Brian Kennedy.
Third place White Rose Cutter pointer male owned by Ron Russell and handled by Justin Crook. He is by Wiggins Master Ronnie X Wiggins Tried Angel.
Fourth place Little Elhew Chief Snakefeather owned and handled by Mike Taylor. Chief is by Hackberry's Elhew Chief X Hackberry's Elhew Ashlee.
I would like to close by saying thank you to all the breeders out there. This starts with you nominating the litters all year. The owners Amateur and Pro for getting these dogs to the trial. It is because of you all that this was the second year in a row that we paid back 100%. Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with the National Bird Hunter's Association, Missouri Bird Hunters Association, and these great people that I call my friends and family
Open puppy
1st – Run To Wynn, PM owner, Brett Eikenbary / Zach Ernie
2nd – Hackberry’s Zinna Warrior, PF owner / handler, Brian Kennedy
3rd – White River Cutter, PM owner, Ron Russell / handler, Justin Crook
4th – Lil Elhew Chief Snakefeather, PM owner / handler, Mike Taylor
