2023 NARC QUALIFIERS​

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Qualification Requirements: A 1st place carrying five Championship points plus two additional Championship points in Amateur and Owner-Handler All Age Stakes and in Open, Limited, Restricted, and Special All-Age Stakes when handled by an Amateur in AKC Member or Licensed Trials. Winners of the previous year’s National Amateur Championship Stake and the Canadian National Amateur Stake are automatic qualifiers. The winners of the National Championship Stake and Canadian National Championship earn automatic qualification when handled solely by an Amateur in said Nationals.

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Qualification period is June 26, 2022 - June 16, 2023

(Updated through Week 23, June 9-11 2023)
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155 Qualifiers

1. AFC​-FC HOLLAND CLIFFS BLADE A FINE LINE, LM, Alvin Hatcher, Huntingtown, MD - 2022 NARC Winner
2. FC YIPPY KAI YAY, LF, John and Mary Stracka, Verona, WI - Qualified in 2022 - Judge 2022 NARC​
3. FC-AFC WINDY CITY’S LONE RANGER, LM, Charles Hines, Hinsdale, IL - Week 28 Michiana RC
4. OKOBOJI GUNNER, LF, Russ Hardy, North Pole, AK - Week 28 Fairbanks RC
5. FC-AFC HOCKLEY CREEK’S SWITCH HITTER, LM, Robby Bickley, Gainesville, TX - Week 29 Colorado Women’s RC
6. AFC-CFC-CAFC DUCKWATERS WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS, LF, Chris Brandl, Minnetrista, MN - Week 29 West Central Minnesota RC
7. FC-AFC WHITEWATER’S SUNDAY SERMON, LM, Harold & Marianne Strahle, Anchorage, Ak - Week 31 Retriever Club of Alaska
8. FC-AFC BLACKWATER DEXTER, LM, Dale Willard, David Harter, Bennington, NE - Week 32 Centennial RC
9. FC-AFC TAMARACK’S LONG RIDER, LM, David & Virginia Furin, Hibbing, MN - Week 33 Duluth RC
10. MAGGIE J’S ONE IN A MILLION, LF, Jennifer & Paul Panichi, Chisholm, MN - Week 33 Duluth RC
11. AFC STEP ON IT MARGARET, LF, Mark Jenson, Alexandria, MN - Week 34 North Dakota RC
12. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S TURBULENCE, LF, Bente Kongsore, Creswell, OR - Week 34 Shasta Cascade RC
13. FC-AFC FIREWEED’S THE KING OF COOL, CBRM, Linda Harger, Tom Ivey, Kenmore, WA - Week 35 American Chesapeake Club, Inc.
14. FC SEASIDES SMOKIN JOE, LM, Monte French, Montpelier, VA - Week 35 The Labrador RC
15. AFC BOWMANS I HAVE A DREAM, LM, Gary McIlwain, Lowell Schwab, Corcoran, MN - Week 35 Duluth RC
16. FC-AFC EXECUTION SOUTHERN STYLE - LETHAL, LM, Johnny & Kathy Armstrong, Elberton, GA - Week 35 Duluth RC
17. PLEASANT RIVER KING EIDER, LM, Anne Marshall, Addison, ME - Week 35 Central New York RC
18. FC 3R’S MISTER T’S TOMMY, LM, Brad LaFave, Fred Kampo, Oshkosh, WI - Week 35 Tri State Labrador RC
19. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBERS SANTA ANA WINDS, LF, Andy Kahn, Roseburg, OR - Week 36 PRTA
20. AFC BLUE MOON’S SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, LM, Charlene Lang, George Rogers, Meridian, ID - Week 36 Idaho RC
21. RIPPLING RUN ABRACADABRA SHAZAM, GF, Caroline (Kine) Torinus, West Bend, WI - Week 36 Golden RC of America
22. ​AFC GET BACK, CBRF, Bill Burks, Baldwin City, KS - Week 37 Mid-Iowa RC
23. FC-AFC J & C’S ANOTHER ROUND IN THE CHAMBER, LM, Cathy & Joseph Couey, Bloomer, WI - Week 37 Wisconsin Amateur FTC
24. AFC LAGUNA CREEK’S FIRST MATE, LM, Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson, Junction City, OR - Week 37 Willamette Valley RC
25. FC-AFC MARSHWIND’S OSKAR, LM, Bente Kongsore, Chehalis, WA - Week 37 Willamette Valley RC
26. CNFC-CAFC BAYPOINT THANKSGIVING DREAM, LM, Bernard Landry – Week 37 2022 CNRC Winner
27. FC-AFC GREENWOOD CREEK’S RANGER DANGER, LM, Alie & Douglas Haymans, Sudlersville, MD - Week 38 The Labrador RC
28. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR ROYAL BABY, LF, Suzan Caire, Anderson, TX - Week 38 Western Montana RC
29. FC-AFC INDIGO REV IT UP AT SHORELINE, LM, Linda Berkeley-Weiss, Mamaroneck, NY - Week 38 Maine RTC
30. AFC IZZY GITTIN’ BIZZY, LF, James Horneck, Oconomowoc, WI - Week 39 Middle Tennessee Amateur RC
31. FC-AFC RIVERWATCH GETS A LIMIT, LM, Mark Medford, Memphis, TN- Week 39 Middle Tennessee Amateur RC
32. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S GEORGIA PEANUT, LF, Julie Kobach, Mequon, WI - Week 39 Chippewa Valley RC
33. FC-AFC HEARTBEAT’S SWEET GEORGIA PEACH, LF, Julie Kobach, Mequon, WI - Week 39 Chippewa Valley RC
34. NDC MAPLEPOND GREAT EXPECTATION, LM, Charles Bearden, Wichita Falls, TX - Week 39 Central Savannah River Area RC
35. FC-AFC HUNTER’S CHOICE XX, LM, L. William MD & Sara Goldstein, Florence, SC - Week 39 Central Savannah River Area RC
36. FC-AFC BLACK LABS MATTER II, LM, John Schneider, Sheboygan Falls, WI - Week 40 Ozaukee RC
37. FC-AFC BD NORTH SHORE’S INSTANT RAIN GEAR, LM, Barbara & Malcolm Haith, Boxford, MA - Week 40 Long Island RFTC
38. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS ZIG ZAG ZEKE, LM, Bert & Leigh Windham,Tom Strickland, Leesburg, GA - Week 40 Tall Pines RC
39. AFC R&A’S TAP DANCER, LF, Rip Shively, Columbia, MO - Week 40 Topeka RC
40. FC-AFC TALL OAKS RAGS TO RUFUS, LM, Phil & Mary Heye, LaGrange, KY - Week 40 Bluegrass RC
41. SCANDIA VALLEYS FIELD OF DREAMS, LM, Dave Furin, Hibbing, MN - Week 40 Gopher State RC​
42. AFC RIVERWOOD’S WINDY BLU, LF, Loran Marmes IV,Mark Giese, Fredonia, WI     - Week 40 Ozaukee RC
43. FC-AFC DOC’S MESA BOOGIE, LF, William Smith, Niskayuna, NY - Week 41 Maryland RC
44. COPPERTOP REPEAT AFTER ME, LF, Josie Ottman & Katharine Simonds, Morrisville, VT - Week 41 Greater Atlanta RC
45. HOT LIPS HOULIHAN QA2, LF, Delana Potter-Meiers, Redfield, AR - Week 41 Acadiana RC
46. RP’S HEART OF DIXIE, LF, Randy Price, Valley Grande, AL - Week 41 Montgomery RC
47. ​AFC BAYOU TECHE PERFECT GAME, LM, Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX - Week 42 South Texas RC
48. FC-AFC COOLWATER’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT, LM, Alex Washburn, Bruce, MS     - Week 42 Black Warrior RC
49. FC FLYWAY’S THE SAY HEY KID, LM, Don Graves, Ronan, MT - Week 42 Kansas City RC
50. FC-AFC HIGH MILEAGE PRAIRIE SOCIETY, LF, David & Martha Kress, Demopolis, AL - Week 42 Black Warrior RC
51. AFC SALTY PAWS WILLIE MAKE IT, LM, Carol & Loren Morehouse, Warrensburg, Mo - Week 42 Kansas City RC
52. FC-AFC RIMFIRES ONCE INNA BLUE MOON, LM, Mike Crow, Mathews, AL - Week 42 American Amateur RC
53. GOOSE LANE’S MR. MISUNDERSTOOD, LM, Orrin Jones, Clear Lake, IA - Week 42 Michiana RC
54. ROCK HILLS MISS AMERICAN PIE, LF, Steven Bonner, Blakely, GA - Week 42 North Florida Amateur RC
55. AFC OLLIE OOP, LF, John and Mary Stracka, Verona, WI - Week 42 Lincoln Trail RC
56. AFC WIGHT’S BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, LF, Tracy Wight, Gainesville, TX - Week 42 Sooner RC
57. BENTWATER’S PERFECT STORM, LF, Steve Helgoth, Anderson, TX - Week 43 Colorado River Labrador RC
58. FC-AFC SILVER STAR’S WATCH’EM LIKE A HAWK, LM, Scott & Christine Leonescu, Jamie & Bill Woodson, Lebanon, TN - Week 43 Jacksonville RC
59. FC-AFC SILVERTIP SECRET WEAPON, LM, Jean Grammer, Tom Hartl, Polson, MT - Week 43 Cajun Riviera FTC
60. FC QUACKADDICT’S HEAVY HITTER, LM, James Street, Wake Forest, NC - Week 43 Carolina Piedmont RC
61. AFC BEAVER RUNS COOL HAND LUKE, LM, Bert & Leigh Windham, Tom Strickland, Leesburg, GA – Week 44 Southwest Georgia RC
62. LONEWILLOW'S SOME BEACH, LM, Janet Reid, Richards, TX – Week 44 Piney Woods RC
63. FC-AFC COAL DELIVERY'S BLACK BETTY, LF, Leon Stepanian, Manakin Sabot, VA – Week 44 Old Dominion RC
64. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE PAINT THE BLACK, LM, Jamie and Bill Woodson, Lebanon, TN - Week 48 Snowbird RC of South Georgia
65. AFC WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN, LF, Mark Huffman, Tupelo, MS - Week 48 South Louisiana RC
66. FC-AFC JIMAVICHE’S HOLLANDAISE JAMMER, LM, Bobby Lee, Diboll, TX - Week 48 Four States RC of Texarkana
67. AFC POWELL’S ANTHONY DINOZZO, LM, Sholar Powell, Jr., Wilmington, NC - Week 49 Cape Fear RC
68. FC-AFC DELPOND’S PINK TO MAKE THE BOYS WINK, LF, Mark and Sussie Menzies, Charlotte, NC - Week 49 Cape Fear RC
69. HOORAY FOR HENRY, LM, Marion Carey, Lacey, WA - Week 49 Phoenix RC
70. FC-AFC HIGH ROAD ABE, LM, Randi Johannis, Medford, OR - Week 3 Phoenix RC
71. BLUE OYSTER RUSH QA2, LM, Pamela King, Central Point, OR - Week 3 San Jose RC
72. FC-AFC PINTAILS RED BARON, LM, Corinne & Frank O'Brien, Kenai, AK - Week 4 Southern Arizona RC
73. FC-AFC SEASIDE'S CRADLE ROBBER - OMG, LM, Mike Griffin, San Diego, CA - Week 4 Southern Arizona RC
74. TECHE'S BAYOU KAT, LF, Wayne Stupka, Lumberton, TX - Week 6 Acadiana RC
75. AFC CITORI'S AGENT SLOANE, LF, Michael and Lynn Moore, Elkton, OR - Week 6 Southern California RC
76. FC-AFC FLAWLESS EXECUTION - FLEX, LM, Johnny and Kathy Armstrong, Elberton, GA - Week 8 Palmetto RC
77. WHITEWATER LAST FRONTOER - WYATT, LM, Bill and Patricia Barstow, Smithville, GA - Week 8 Pinetree RC of South GA
78. FC-AFC FINE LINES SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL, LM, Cory Markling, David Pichotta and Kurt Markling, Mound, MN - Week 9 PRTA N. TX
79. FC-AFC LOUISIANA BLACK MAGIC SPELL, LM, Brian Rolling, Oklahoma City, OK - Week 9 PRTA N. TX
80. FC-AFC WHITEWATER'S SUSITNA SUSIE, LF, Bill & Patricia Barstow, Smithville, GA - Week 9 Southwest Georgia RC
81. FC-AFC TIPPECANOE'S SHEAMUS, LM, George Wamsley and Jennifer Shea, Culver, IN - Week 9 Southwest Georgia RC
82. NFC-AFC BAYOU TECHE SWING FOR THE FENCE, LM, Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX - Week 9 South Louisiana RC
83. AFC ANGELS ENVY, LF, Rich Pingatore, Chico, CA - Week 9 Sacramento Valley RC
84. BAYPOINT'S MIGHTY TARNATION, LM, Larry Baker, St. Andrews, MB - Week 9 San Diego RFTC
85. ​NAFC-FC BRISTOL’S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, LM, Doreen Comrie-Bristol, Garrison, ND - Week 10 Wichita Falls RC
86. FC-AFC WAGZU’S SUNSUITE STANDING OVATION MH, GM, Debbie Tandoc, San Jose, CA     - Week 10 American Chesapeake Club, Inc.
87. FC-AFC LUNATIK FRINGE, LF, Kyle Broussard, Collierville, TN - Week 10 Cajun Riviera FTC
88. AFC COLONIAL’S WE WILL ROCK YOU, LM, Michael Coutu, Harrisville, RI - Week 10 Tallokas RC
89. FC-AFC BULLET’S ORDAINED DEVIL DODGER, LM, Dan Hurst, Rachael and Trent Goree, Fate, TX - Week 10 Rose Country RC of E TX
90. TIME WILL TELL, LM, John Lash, Elizabeth, PA - Week 10 Wichita Falls RC
91. FC-AFC STONEY KNOLLS RATTLE THE SABER, LM, Grayson Kelley, Pittsboro, NC- Week 10 Tar Heel RC
92. FC-AFC SKYWATCH SHERIFF, LM, Lou and Ray Vreeland, Conklin, MI - Week 10 Northwest Missouri RC
93. FC-AFC BUCK N FIRE FLY, LF, L. Gary Ahlgren and Mary Williams Ahlgren, Monroe, OR - Week 10    American Chesapeake Club, Inc.
94. FC-AFC WOOD RIVER’S PERFECT PASS, LM, Bill and Gay Fruehling, Ketchum, ID - Week 10    American Chesapeake Club, Inc.
95. FC-AFC TROUBLESOME FOWL DELIVERY, LM, Dale Nevitt, Lafayette, LA - Week 10 Cajun Riviera FTC
96. COOLWATER’S SOUNDS OF SUMMER, LF, Alex Washburn, Bruce, MS – Week 11 Black Warrior RC
97. FC-AFC SEASIDE’S SMARTY JONES, LF, Derek Smith, LaSalle, CO - Week 11 Red River RC of TX
98. AFC LONGSHOT SOUTHERN GIRL, LF, Robert Willow, Watha, NC - Week 11 Cape Fear RC
99. FC-AFC TIPPECANOE’S COSMIC JOURNEY, LM, George Wamsley, Monterey, IN - Week 12 Bluegrass RC
100. FC-AFC-CFC WINDCRESTRPMLEGEND OF THE PAST, LM, Jim Dorobek and Pat & Roger Magnusson, Onaway, MI - Week 12 Jacksonville RC
101. AFC-CFC-CAFC QUACKADDICT VOODOO CHILD, LF, Connie Swanson, Melbourne, ON - Week 12 Montgomery RC
102. FC-AFC SEASIDE LULA BLUE, LF, Kathleen Vignos, Thomasville, GA - Week 12 Jacksonville RC
103. FC-AFC YOURS TRULY INDIGO, LF, Mark Medford, Memphis, TN - Week 12 Montgomery RC
104. AFC HAYSEED WILDER QA2, LM, Jeff Meyer, Layton, UT - Week 13 Northwest RTC
105. FC-AFC LJ’S TEXAS KING OF BLUES, LM, Mark Littlejohn, Conroe, TX - Week 13 Piney Woods RC
106. TRUMARC’S WEST POINT, LM, Sylvia McClure, Anderson, TX - Week 13 Piney Woods RC
107. AFC SALLY BE GOOD, LF, Terry Foltz, Battle Ground, WA - Week 13 Northwest RTC
108. CAFC SEASIDE’S LOST RIVER NIGHTHAWK QA2, LF, Rod Neterer, Bonanza, OR - Week 13 Northwest RTC
109. AFC SALTY PAWS NELL, LF, Diana Cooper and Judy Rasmuson, Madison, FL - Week 13 Women’s FTC
110. DOT’S BABY SUGAR RAY, LM, Dorothy and Mark Burke, Pearland, TX - Week 13 Piney Woods RC
111. FC-AFC BAYOU-STAR ALL JAZZED UP, LF, Suzan Caire, Anderson, TX - Week 14 Colorado River Labrador RC
112. FC-AFC KIRKWOOD'S ACE OF A HIGHER GRADE, LM, Mark Medford, Memphis, TN - Week 14 North Florida Amateur RC​
113. FC-AFC SKYWATCH HIGH PLAINS LAWDOG​, LM, Lou & Ray Vreeland, Conklin, MI - Week 14 Colorado River Labrador RC of TX
114. AFC HIGH PEAK'S TANGLED UP IN BLUE, LM, Justin Aimone & Samantha Thompson, Stroudsburg, PA - Week 15 South Jersey RC
115. AFC TUBB'S GREATEST HIT, LM, George Francis, Scottsburg, VA - Week 15 Lumber River RC​
116. FC-AFC SEASIDE'S ISSHEIT, LF, Hank McNeil, Philadelphia, PA – Week 16 Shrewsbury River RC
117. FC AFC BAYOU TECHE EXPRESS, LF, Glen Curtis and Lauren Hays, Round Rock, TX – Week 16 Kansas City RC
118. HARDCORE TROUBADOR, LM, Martha and John F Russell, Jr., Gainesville, TX – Week 16 Tulsa RC
119. RSK'S GUINNESS, LM, Tommy Parrish, Clinton, SC – Week 17 Greater Atlanta RC
120. AFC THEY CALL ME FLAMIN MAIMEE, LF, John Kabbes, Kyle Broussard, Collierville, TN – Week 17 Middle Tennessee Amateur RC
121. AFC MEADOW WOODS GIRLS JUST DO IT, LF, Judy & Tony Despenas, Milo, IA – Week 17 Missouri River RC
122. FROG CREEK ABBY, LF, Kathy Hasenbank, Vermillion, SD – Week 17 Central Nebraska RC
123. AFC SHE SELLS SEASHELLS BY THE SEASIDE, LF, Shelby Songy, Appling, GA – Week 17 Greater Atlanta RC
124. COOLWATER’S THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN, LM, Alex Washburn, Bruce, MS – Week 17 Middle Tennessee Amateur RC
125. FC AFC MAXIMUM SURPRISE MVP, LM, Christine Carrieri, Staten Island, NY – Week 18 Maryland RC
126. FC AFC PINETREE'S PARTY GIRL, LF, Chip McEwen, Delma Hazzard, Camden, SC – Week 18 Lincoln Trail RC
127. FC AFC SMOKY MOUNTAIN'S MIDNIGHT RIDER, LM, Greg Seddon, Clarkston, MI - Week 18 Flat River RC of Michigan 
128. FC AFC K&M'S SEASIDE WARRIOR ELLIE, LF, Cameron Johnson, T. Mitch Thomas, Lake Charles, LA – Week 18 Flat River RC of Michigan 
129. AFC ELI'S BIG CHIEF, LM, Heather Pfluger, Paul Gilmore, Ronan, MT – Week 18 Idaho RC
130. FC AFC BOO'S STRAIGHT LINE IS GOOD IDEA, LM, Joel Earls, Owatonna, MN – Week 18 Missouri Valley HC 
131. REBEL RIDGE ONE LUMP OR TWO, LF, Jeff Lyons, Madelyn Yelton, Elkton, MD - Week 18 Maryland RC
132. FC-AFC DRAKE'S BAY IZZY, LF, Rick Wilke, Amherst Junction, WI – Week 19 Wisconsin Amateur FTC
133. FC-AFC SDK'S MODERATION IS FOR COWARDS, LM, Shane Olean, Sioux Falls, SD – Week 19 Mid-Iowa RC
134. FC-AFC KID'S SIR DRAKE OF MILE MARKER SIX, LM, Ashley & Ralph Overland and Breck & Cynthia Howard, St. Ignatius, MT – Week 19 Mission Valley RC
135. FC-AFC WIGHT'S THE DARK SIDE, LM, Tracy Wight, Gainesville, TX –  Week 19 Mid-Iowa RC
136. CACHE LA POUDRE J.J. JOHNSTON, LM, John Goettl, Jr., Fort Collins, CO – Week 19 West Nebraska RC
137. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK'S GOT CAFFEINE, LM, Justin Aimone, Sammie Thompson, Stroudsburg, PA – Week 20 Long Island RFTC
138. THE BIG BRAVE, LM, Dennis & Nancy Pugh, Hurley, SD – Week 20 Mid-Illinois RC
139. FC-AFC BEAVER RUNS RAYMOND FOR SHERIFF, LM, Bert & Leigh Windham, Leesburg, GA – Week 20 Blue Ridge RC
140. BLACKWATER ICE & FIRE QA2, LF, Catherine & Wayne Forsyth, Amesbury, MA – Week 20 Long Island RFTC
141. FC-AFC AJTOP HARDWOODS COSMIC DREAM GIRL. LF, Chad Hansen, Ken Sacco, Riverton, UT – Week 20 Great Salt Lake RC
142. JAYBAR CAPTAIN MACOMO, LM, Barbara & Jerry Younglove, North Branch, MI – Week 20 Wolverine RC
143. LABRADOR SPRINGS BLACK TIE AFFAIR, LM, Jack Gwaltney III,Jack Gwaltney, Jr.,Joshua Williams, Free Union, VA – Week 20 Blue Ridge RC
144. AFC TEALCREEK DAGGER, LM, Christopher & Portia Hatch, Butte Valley, CA – Week 21 Sierra Nevada RC
145. RIVERWOOD'S RED, SHAQ AND BLU QA2, LF, Mark Giese, Tiberius Giese, Merrill, WI – Week 21 Manitowoc County Kennel Club 
146. JS'S JUMPIN' JACK FLASH QA2, LM, Chad Worsell, Jay Lucas, Melfa, VA – Week 21 Central New York Retriever Club
147. FC-AFC HIGH PEAK'S AMERICAN SNIPER, LM, Justin Aimone & Sammie Thompson, Stroudsburg, PA – Week 22 Fort Pitt RC
148. BIG SKY'S LIVING THE DREAM QA2, LF, Karen Young, Ronan, MT – Week 22 Montana RC
149. WHITEWATER'S GAMBLE, LM, Harold & Marianne Strahle, Anchorage, AK – Week 22 Retriever Club of Alaska
150. KID'S NAVIGATOR, LM, Breck & Cynthia Howard, Plains, MT – Week 22 Wood River RC
151. AFC ALASKAS AURORA MIDNIGHT MAGIC, LM, Harold & Marianne Strahle, Anchorage, Ak - Week 23 Retriever Club of Alaska
152. REBEL RIDGE HELLOR HIGHWATER QA2, LF, Jim Monks, Avalon, NJ - Week 23 Swamp Dog
153. FC TOP GUN OAKLEY'S INZAYNITY, LM, John & Rhonda Haight, Franklin, WI - Week 23 North Dakota RC
154. CARRONADE'S EGGPLANT PATSY***, LF, Sally Koepke & Stephen Roegiers, Pavo, GA - Week 23 Blackhawk RC
155. BIG RIVER CHARLIE II, LM, Jim Rickoff, Winona, MN - Week 23 Blackhawk RC