News concerning Smythwicks dogs and their owners May 9, 2009 Smythwicks Shenandoah Breeze SH (Breezy) passed her SH final leg at the Mason Dixon hunt test in Chester Springs, PA, and is now a "Senior Hunter." Breezy was handled by owner Dottie Maslonek. Congrats to Dottie and Breezy for a job well done. May 4, 2009 Our sympathies to Ellen MacMillan of Milo, Maine, on the passing of Smythwicks Alder Run Rowan JH. Rowan seemed to epitomize the Smythwicks line in her style and desire to hunt. You can read about Ellen and Rowan in this article in the Spaniel Journal. October 31, 2008 FC AFC Boone's Bobby, sire of Smythwicks Bumblebee and Smythwicks Shenandoah Breeze JH and Smythwicks 22 Caliber Girl JH, took 2nd in the Amateur at Keystone, handled by owner Jim Boone. October 4 & 5, 2008 Smythwicks Shenandoah Breeze JH (Breezy) passed two legs towards her Senior Hunter certification at the M-AHSC hunt tests October 4 and 5, 2008. Breezy was handled by owner Dottie Maslonek. Smythwicks 22 Caliber Girl JH (Cali) passed her final two legs of her Junior Hunter at the M-AHSC hunt tests October 4 and 5, 2008. Cali was handled by owner Kathy Belcher. Congrats to Kathy and Cali! FC/CFC Flushingwings Dark 'N Dirty (Rummy) placed 3rd in the Open at Northern Minnesota on Septermber 13, 2008, making him a Field Champion. Rummy was handled by owner Greg Miller. Rummy is the sire of Smythwicks Drake of Autumskye. Shiloh's Chief Hellfire (Shiloh) sire of a recent litter out of Smythwicks Bushwacking Jenna SH placed second in the Open at Patriot September 13, 2008, handled by Ralph Botti. Shiloh is owned by Jim Boone. Also at the Patriot trial, Alder Run Mic Dundee (Mic) took the guns award for the Amateur. Mic is owned by Chris and Vern Knapp and was handled by Vern Knapp. Smythwicks Shenandoah Breeze JH (Breezy) passed her final legs of her Junior Hunter at the Southern Michigan hunt tests May 17 and 18, 2008. Breezy was handled by owner Dottie Maslonek and qualified in two Junior Hunter legs. Congrats to Dottie and Breezy! Smythwicks Shenandoah Breeze (Breezy) had a good weekend at the Mid-Penn hunt tests April 12 and 13, 2008. Breezy was handled by owner Dottie Maslonek and qualified in two Junior Hunter legs. Two more to go.

In Memory Smythwicks Alder Run Rowan JH 1/8/1996 - 5/4/2009 Breezy and Cali at the M-AHSC Hunt Test 10/2008. Cliff Vinke was awarded the Dennis Smith Trophy for the best Amateur Handler at the CCSC Field Trail May 22, 2005. This is a perpetual award which made its debut at the CCSC Spring trial in 2004 in memory of Dennis Smith, the founder of the Smythwick's line. Pictured here with Cliff is his dog Crosswinds Maverick, whom Cliff handled to 3rd place in the Amatuer stake. Submit a story If you have Smythwicks news for this page, such as Field Trail or Hunt Test results, email complete information to William Fawcett and it will be posted. Other information resources: Spaniel Journal On-Line Magazine ESSFT WEBSITE Field Trial Results ESSFT WEBSITE Field Trial Dates Spaniel Hunt Tests Info and Calendar Gundogs Online.com Some Spaniel Articles ESSFTA parent club site AKC Website CNSFTA Canadian ESS   OSEG Sportsmen's Shows The OSEG Sportsmen's Shows website had an article on Pro trainer Jennifer Broome. One of Jennifer's clients is Bob McInturff, owner of Smythwicks Life of Riley. Riley's photo is featured in this article. Link.   Smythwicks Bumblebee (Beebe)

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