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The AWPGA is a club for the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon enthusiast.
We are the AKC parent club for the breed and as such are focused on all aspects of our griffon's lives. You will find information on history, hunting, conformation, performance events, health and genetics, and the club itself on these pages. We are a growing club and are always looking to improve ourselves in regards to the club and in protecting the breed we love so much.
You may find yourself becoming a Griffon fanatic just like US!
If a Griffon has just joined your home, are considering getting a Griffon or would like to find out more about this breed
you've come to the right place!
Welcome!
AKC Pointing Breed Hunt Test Judges Seminar
(open to judges and handlers)
Date: Friday, February 8, 2019
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Cabelas; One Cabela Way, Richfield, WI 53076
Store opens at 9 AM. Check-in 9:00-9:30 AM
Seminar Starts: 9:30 AM. (Lunch Break approx. Noon-1 PM)
Cost will be $40.00 per person for the seminar. Includes soda/water/coffee.
Lunch will be on your own at Cabelas or area restaurants.
Registration has to be received by 1/25/2019
Sponsor: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Wisconsin
Presenter: Tom Maneely
Mail check to:
GSPC of WI
C/O Jan Resler
3467 N Duluth Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Questions: Contact Jan Resler, janresler@aol.com or 920-495-8142
(no calls after 9 PM CST)
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Cabelas; One Cabela Way, Richfield, WI 53076
Store opens at 9 AM. Check-in 9:00-9:30 AM
Seminar Starts: 9:30 AM. (Lunch Break approx. Noon-1 PM)
Cost will be $40.00 per person for the seminar. Includes soda/water/coffee.
Lunch will be on your own at Cabelas or area restaurants.
Registration has to be received by 1/25/2019
Sponsor: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Wisconsin
Presenter: Tom Maneely
Mail check to:
GSPC of WI
C/O Jan Resler
3467 N Duluth Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Questions: Contact Jan Resler, janresler@aol.com or 920-495-8142
(no calls after 9 PM CST)
Two Day Tips and Techniques
Dog Training Seminar Clinic
NAVHDA and AKC
Sponsored by: Potawatomi Kennel, Sturgeon Bay, WI.
(Owned and Operated by Jan Resler)
Saturday and Sunday February 9th & 10th 2019
Location: Cabelas, One Cabelas’s Way, Richfield, WI
Please Note: This seminar will not count for judging requirements
(Owned and Operated by Jan Resler)
Saturday and Sunday February 9th & 10th 2019
Location: Cabelas, One Cabelas’s Way, Richfield, WI
Please Note: This seminar will not count for judging requirements
Al & Tracy Harmeyer from Wisconsin will present this 2-day Dog training clinic. They are NAVHDA Senior Judges as well as AKC Judges. They have been NAVHDA clinic leaders and together have 25years of judging and training experience. This 2-day clinic will mix training and handling tips along with what they are looking for as judges.
Saturday will focus on AKC tests.
Sunday will focus on NAVHDA tests.
Pre-Register: Cost $55 (Both Days) or $30/Day
Deadline to pre-register: February 6, 2019
Day Of Registration : Cost $75 (Both Days); $45/day (one day)
Check-in/Registration: 9:00 AM
Seminar will run 9 AM-5PM both days, with a lunch break.
Saturday will focus on AKC tests.
Sunday will focus on NAVHDA tests.
Pre-Register: Cost $55 (Both Days) or $30/Day
Deadline to pre-register: February 6, 2019
Day Of Registration : Cost $75 (Both Days); $45/day (one day)
Check-in/Registration: 9:00 AM
Seminar will run 9 AM-5PM both days, with a lunch break.
Announcing the New Judges Education
Presenter Apprentice Program!
The AWPGA will launch it's new Judges Education Presenter Apprentice Program
at the 2019 National Specialty in Boise, ID. A club member who completes this program will be fully qualified to present the standard to judges in AKC Seminars and will be listed on the AKC Website as an AWPGA accredited presenter. A familiarity with the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Standard and a good working knowledge of anatomy and the parts of a dog are essential as starting points.
If you are interested please contact Cathy West at: awpgasec@gmail.com
at the 2019 National Specialty in Boise, ID. A club member who completes this program will be fully qualified to present the standard to judges in AKC Seminars and will be listed on the AKC Website as an AWPGA accredited presenter. A familiarity with the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Standard and a good working knowledge of anatomy and the parts of a dog are essential as starting points.
If you are interested please contact Cathy West at: awpgasec@gmail.com
November 1, 2018 Letter from our Field Committee
Dear Members,
While we are all enjoying this hunting season with our Griffs, your AWPGA Field Committee is already hard at work preparing field events for 2019! The committee is working diligently on field events for the National in Idaho as well as the Korthals Series in several regions. Judges have been secured for events in Idaho and currently we are working on securing a venue for regional and the national events.Members that have an AKC Master Hunter or a UT dog any prize that have prized in 2015 - 2018, will receive invitations to run their Griffon in the Korthals Cup to be held in Boise, Idaho. These invitations will have a RSVP date of July 1, 2019. Both AWPGA members and non-members will be invited to run.
Also, if any members have items pertaining to Field, such as Judging cards, ribbons, collars, etc…we would appreciate you returning them to Jan Resler*.
Look forward to updates from the Field Committee as we plan a successful year of events for you and your Griff in 2019!
Sincerely,
AWPGA Field Committee
While we are all enjoying this hunting season with our Griffs, your AWPGA Field Committee is already hard at work preparing field events for 2019! The committee is working diligently on field events for the National in Idaho as well as the Korthals Series in several regions. Judges have been secured for events in Idaho and currently we are working on securing a venue for regional and the national events.Members that have an AKC Master Hunter or a UT dog any prize that have prized in 2015 - 2018, will receive invitations to run their Griffon in the Korthals Cup to be held in Boise, Idaho. These invitations will have a RSVP date of July 1, 2019. Both AWPGA members and non-members will be invited to run.
Also, if any members have items pertaining to Field, such as Judging cards, ribbons, collars, etc…we would appreciate you returning them to Jan Resler*.
Look forward to updates from the Field Committee as we plan a successful year of events for you and your Griff in 2019!
Sincerely,
AWPGA Field Committee
More Information Can Be Found by Visiting the Schedule & Calendar of Events Page
AKC Pointing Breed Hunt Test Judges Seminar
(open to judges and handlers)
Date: Friday, February 8, 2019
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Cabelas; One Cabela Way, Richfield, WI 53076
Two Day Tips and Techniques
Dog Training Seminar Clinic
NAVHDA and AKC
Sponsored by: Potawatomi Kennel, Sturgeon Bay, WI.
(Owned and Operated by Jan Resler)
Saturday and Sunday February 9th & 10th 2019
Location: Cabelas, One Cabelas’s Way, Richfield, WI
AWPGA SUPPORTED ENTRY
Maryland Sporting Dog
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship, MD
March 1-3, 2019
EASTERN REGIONAL SPECIALTY
Blue Ridge Classic
Fletcher, NC
May 24-27, 2019
AWPGA SUPPORTED ENTRY
Ann Arbor Kennel Club
Ann Arbor, Michigan
July 6 & 7, 2019
AWPGA SUPPORTED ENTRY
Greeley Kennel Club
Island Grove Regional Park
Greeley, Colorado
August 17 & 18, 2019
AWPGA 2019 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Treasure Valley Dog Show
Lizard Butte Kennel Club
Expo Idaho
Garden City, Idaho
October 7 - 14, 2019
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