Shed Dog of the Year 2025, Presented by Bone Clone

Season 9 Fourth Quarter Standings

March 16, 2026

Source: Hunting Ops
Email: huntingops@ukcdogs.com

UKC Elite Awards are Presented by Bone Clone

The United Kennel Club applauds each of the following nominees being recognized this quarter. Their support, dedication, and contributions to the UKC Elite Shed Dog Program is greatly appreciated. The sport is most certainly better served because of them.

Judge Of The Year Nominee

• Chad Burdette

Club Of The Year Nominee

• Show-Me Shed Dogs

Youth Handler Of The Year Nominee

• Bryson Burdette
• Ollie Boles

Ambassador Of The Year Nominee

The ambassador of the year is a unique award because there is no metric used to calculate who was the most involved or helpful over the past three months. If somehow we did quantify this award, we would have a tie between countless people every quarter. This sport is driven forward by the welcoming, respectful, and helpful nature of all the participants. Ambassadors and nominees, past, present, and future, should hold themselves to a higher standard and be role models for new and existing members.

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations this quarter. We received an overwhelming response, with many thoughtful nominations highlighting the incredible work happening across the sport. It was awesome to see so many people recognized by their peers.

After careful consideration, we are pleased to annouce this quarter's nominee:

• Kim Boggs

Kim is described by many as a cheerleader who "...celebrates every find and every success as if it were her own...applauding effort, progress, and sportsmanship." Congratulations Kim!

We also want to emphasize that the many other nominations submitted were incredibly meaningful. If someone you nominated wasn't selected this quarter, please continue to recognize their work in future quarters. If you see a fellow participant going above and beyond, please take a moment to submit a nomination by emailing Hunting Ops.

We extend our applause further to include the breeders, owners, and handlers of all those recognized in the current Dog of the Year standings. Congratulations everyone!

Dog Of The Year Standings

Position	Dog's Name	Breed	Sex	Owner(s)	State	Total
Position
Position CHAMPION CLASS
Position 1ST	Dog's Name ESD MELTONS PICKIN UP THE PIECES HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) RYAN MELTON	State MO	Total 228.25
Position 2ND	Dog's Name ESD3 TWO ARROWS SHOOT FOR THE MOON HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) JASON MACPHERSON	State MO	Total 221
Position 3RD	Dog's Name NCHSD NN ESD4 SHR TWO ARROWS PROTECT THIS FAMILY HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) SAMANTHA BOLEN	State MO	Total 218.75
Position 4TH	Dog's Name ESD NRR HOT HONEY	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) AUSTIN ISAACS	State WV	Total 123.25
Position 5TH	Dog's Name ESD2 RPM'S I GOT A FEELING HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) SCOTT KUCHENBECKER	State OH	Total 94.75
Position 6TH	Dog's Name ESD5 TWO ARROWS REMY HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) JASON MACPHERSON	State MO	Total 88.25
Position 7TH	Dog's Name ESD A&M RECOVERY'S TRAIL RIPPER HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) ZACHARY MEINHART	State IL	Total 80.75
Position 8TH	Dog's Name ESD2 COUNTRY AS HUCK FINN HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) STEVEN BOGGS	State WV	Total 57.5
Position 9TH	Dog's Name GRCHSD ELITE TRIPLE B TUFF AS STEEL	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) KEVIN BOYER	State IL	Total 55.5
Position T10	Dog's Name SHR ESD2 BLUE CLAY HEART OF TETON VALLEY HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) AMANDA DOYLE	State IL	Total 52.5
Position T10	Dog's Name ESD4 RPM MILLIE JEAN BOGGS HOF	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) CRAIG BOGGS, KIM BOGGS	State WV	Total 52.5
Position
Position NON-RETRIEVER CLASS
Position 1ST	Dog's Name NV NI ESD HICKORY RIDGE CARMELLA CAMMY HOF	Breed BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG	Sex F	Owner(s) JOHANA LENTZ	State MI	Total 3RD PLACE & 7 PASSES
Position T2	Dog's Name GRCHSD HAPPY TRAILS A SHOWMAN'S LIFE	Breed GIANT SCHNAUZER	Sex M	Owner(s) MIKE BRYS, DEBBIE BRYS	State MO	Total 9 PASSES
Position T2	Dog's Name CHSD HAPPY TRAILS DREAM A LITTLE DREAM	Breed GIANT SCHNAUZER	Sex F	Owner(s) MIKE BRYS, DEBBIE BRYS	State MO	Total 9 PASSES
Position T4	Dog's Name CHSD DON'T JINX ME FINN	Breed BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG	Sex F	Owner(s) TAMMY KNISLEY	State PA	Total 6 PASSES
Position T4	Dog's Name CHSD RED ROCKET'S BULLET	Breed BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG	Sex M	Owner(s) TAMMY KNISLEY	State PA	Total 6 PASSES
Position T4	Dog's Name GRCHSD TWO ARROWS BLUE CLAY JINX	Breed ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL	Sex F	Owner(s) ROBIN MACPHERSON	State MO	Total 6 PASSES
Position T7	Dog's Name BLUE CLAYS TURNIN IT ON	Breed ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL	Sex M	Owner(s) LUKE BOLES	State MO	Total 4 PASSES
Position T7	Dog's Name RICHLAND CREEKS RAGIN CAJUN	Breed VIZSLA	Sex F	Owner(s) LUKE BOLES	State MO	Total 4 PASSES
Position T7	Dog's Name GRCHSD2 PINE SHADOWS NITTY GRITTY	Breed ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL	Sex M	Owner(s) MARY AMANN	State MN	Total 4 PASSES
Position T7	Dog's Name CHSD RYGLENS GOLD DUSTED SHOOTING STAR	Breed ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL	Sex M	Owner(s) RODNEY DIETZ	State IL	Total 4 PASSES
Position
Position WORKING CLASS
Position 1ST	Dog's Name WSD7 NOLL FARM SINGLE SHOT SAVAGE	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) CODIE NOLL	State MO	Total 206.5
Position 2ND	Dog's Name WSD6 TURKEY CREEKS WHISKEY BENT	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) RICK HAMM	State MO	Total 136.5
Position 3RD	Dog's Name WSD7 TENEIGHTS FROM THE SAME CLOTH	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) SAMANTHA B PLACKEMEIER	State MO	Total 134
Position 4TH	Dog's Name WSD5 MEADOWS LABS WHAT COMES AROUND	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) JENNIFER MEADOWS	State WV	Total 78.25
Position 5TH	Dog's Name WSD9 TURKEY CREEKS MOMMAS LIL SECRET	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) SONDRA HAMM	State MO	Total 72.75
Position 6TH	Dog's Name WSD3 LONG SPURS SASSY LIKE CASSIE	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) NORMAN HENDERSON, TUCKER GAMBRELL	State IN	Total 51.5
Position 7TH	Dog's Name WSD9 BARKERSFORKSHE'SGOTCHOPSMOXIEJEAN	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) CRAIG BOGGS	State WV	Total 48
Position 8TH	Dog's Name WSD8 BARKERSFORKMYCUPRUNNETHOVERBIRDEE	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) KIM BOGGS	State WV	Total 47
Position 9TH	Dog's Name WSD3 10-8 TWO ARROWS GUNS A BLAZIN	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex F	Owner(s) JASON MACPHERSON, ROBIN MACPHERSON	State MO	Total 41.25
Position 10TH	Dog's Name WSD16 TURKEY CREEKS TRAKKER	Breed LABRADOR RETRIEVER	Sex M	Owner(s) SONDRA HAMM, RICK HAMM	State MO	Total 39.75
Position