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Hunting Retriever News
Apr 1, 2025 - Beagle Newsletter - April 2025
Featured in this issue:
Updated 2025 Clash of Champions Qualifiers
Updated First Strike Standings
Upcoming UKC…
Apr 1, 2025 - Cur-Feist Catalog - April 2025
Welcome to the newest monthly edition of the UKC Cur/Feist Catalog! In these pages, you'll find:
Updated Cur and…
Mar 1, 2025 - Beagle Newsletter - March 2025
Featured in this issue:
Updated 2025 Clash of Champions Qualifiers
Updated First Strike Standings
Upcoming UKC…
Mar 1, 2025 - Cur-Feist Catalog - March 2025
Welcome to the newest monthly edition of the UKC Cur/Feist Catalog! In these pages, you'll find:
Updated Cur and…
Mar 1, 2025 - March Advisor- Misconduct and RQEs
In the March edition of the Coonhound Advisor, Trevor reviews misconduct reports, Regional Qualifying Events (RQEs), and…
Feb 12, 2025 - Shed Dog of the Year 2024 Quarter 3 Standings, Presented by Bone Clone
UKC Elite Awards are Presented by Bone Clone
Judge Of The Year Nominee
Chad Burdette and Tyler Jones
Without…
Jan 31, 2025 - 2025 HRC Rulebook Update and Correction Notice
The 2025 HRC Rulebook is effective January 1, 2025.
HRC members will receive a 2025 rulebook with their February/March…
Jan 1, 2025 - 2025 Hunting Retriever Rulebook
The 2025 Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) Rulebook is now available. See 2025 HRC Rulebook PDF.
To learn more about HRC,…
Nov 14, 2024 - Holy Cats - UKC Now Accepts Online Dog Ownership Transfers!
In case you missed it: dog ownership transfers are now accepted via the UKC website!
Read the main announcement
What…
Nov 13, 2024 - Skip the Mail!
Starting now, UKC accepts online ownership transfers, so you can skip the mail and complete everything on the UKC…
Jun 21, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Event Entry Site Q&A
We've received a few questions after we announced that the new UKC Event Entry site would be made available for our UKC…
Jun 18, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 - United Kennel Club Announces Partnership with Librela
KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 18, 2024 United Kennel Club (UKC), today announced a 2024 partnership with Librela (bedinvetmab…
Jun 17, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 - Power Outage at UKC Headquarters
UPDATE:
Power was restored at UKC headquarters late Monday afternoon.
Due to severe thunderstorms in the Kalamazoo…
Jun 4, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 - Introducing the UKC Professional Feeding Program
We have some exciting news to share from our performance dog nutrition partner, Eukanuba.
They have launched an…
Apr 29, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 - Entries? Yes, we can!
Starting May 1, 2024, UKC is pleased to offer an online entry service for UKC licensed clubs.
How Does Your Club Get…
Mar 5, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 - Shed Dog Nationals Entries Extended through March 5
The UKC Elite Shed Dog Nationals entries have been extended through March 5. Enter now at evententry.ukcdogs.com!
Shed…
Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 1, 2026 - Two Historic Registries Become One
Six score and two years ago, two different registries were serving the dog world with "working ability first" goals, and…
Dec 21, 2023 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Officially Merges Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) Into UKC Stud Book
Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
Dec 20, 2023 - Feb 1, 2026 - Breeds Eligible to Receive Pedigrees Under FDSB Mark
Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB) is the oldest purebred dog registry in the United States providing dog owners with authentic…
May 30, 2023 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2023 HRC Rulebook and Correction Notice
This notice was originally posted on December 15th. It was last updated on May 30, 2023.
HRC members have received a…
Oct 6, 2022 - May 1, 2026 - UKC Announces Refreshed Product Registration Line & Extended Phone Hours
Watch the Announcement from UKC Director of Customer Service Taylor Armstrong
To best serve you, effective October 10,…
Jul 19, 2022 - Apr 30, 2025 - Introducing: The New UKC Vice President Team
The appointment of former Director of National Events, Nicole Sedlecky, to UKC Vice President.
The appointment of…
Apr 8, 2022 - Apr 30, 2025 - United Kennel Club Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement With Dogtra
KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 8, 2022 United Kennel Club (UKC) today announced a three-year sponsorship with Dogtra, a…
Mar 9, 2022 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC/American Field Staff In The Field
One of our highest priorities at United Kennel Club since the American Field acquisition has been to get out to some…
Feb 8, 2022 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Field - February 2022
Welcome to UKC Field, a Field Trial Newsletter by UKC!
You are reading the first issue, released digitally as a…
Dec 22, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - Holiday Hours
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas, from all of us at UKC.
The UKC office will be closed…
Nov 25, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Office Closed for Thanksgiving
We are closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will return to normal…
Jun 2, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - Shannon Nardi Joins UKC Team
We are happy to officially welcome Shannon Nardi to UKC! Shannon has joined the UKC team as a member of the Media…
May 22, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - Suggested Practices for UKC Licensed Clubs for the Benefit of All
As events are once again being held around the country, it is imperative that clubs take reasonable precautions for the…
Mar 16, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Lobby is Closed. Office Remains Open.
In keeping with statewide suggestions in Michigan to lessen the spread of COVID-19, the UKC lobby is closed to decrease…
Mar 13, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Licensed Event Announcement Concerning COVID-19
UKC continues to be vigilant concerning the well-being and safety of our exhibitors and participants. Based on growing…
Jan 27, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Eukanuba
United Kennel Club (UKC), today announced a landmark, three-year partnership with Eukanuba, a premium dog food brand…
Dec 17, 2019 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC's New Look: Showcasing Dogs That Do More
UKC is pleased to share a fresh look with our community! New branding, including a new logo set, will be rolled out…
Nov 19, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Holiday Hours
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!
The UKC office will be closed on the following days to…
Nov 19, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Phone Lines and Internet Down for Maintenance
The UKC phone lines and internet are currently undergoing repair and maintenance. We hope to have them back up and…
Oct 23, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - Announcement from UKC President Tanya Raab
You've all had an important role in the success of UKC, our staff and myself personally. The future of UKC is bright and…
Sep 28, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Opposes Amendment 13 in Florida
Amendment 13 in Florida will effectively end all Greyhound racing in the state. While Greyhound racing is not a UKC…
May 30, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Single Register Your Dog Online!
UKC is pleased to offer a new service: online Single Registration! Visit the Online Single Registration page, provide…
Mar 28, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Recognizes Super Retriever Series (SRS) Titles as of April 1, 2018!
United Kennel Club has added to its ever-growing lineup of dog events to bring more opportunities to sporting and field…
Feb 9, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - Closing Early Due to Weather
The UKC office will be closing early on February 9, 2018 due to a winter storm. The office will be closing at 4 p.m.
We…
Feb 9, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC is Turning 120!
Founded on February 10, 1898, UKC is turning 120!
UKC's founding shares a year in history with some very unique…
Jan 5, 2018 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2017 UKC Elite Shed Dog Series, A Year In Review
It's hard to believe a year has come and gone already since the introduction of the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series. I have to…
Dec 21, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2018 UKC Cur Squirrel Dog World
The 2018 UKC Cur Squirrel Dog World will be accepting advanced entries! The event will kick off on April 14, 2018 in…
Dec 20, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Happy Holidays!
Wishing a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
The UKC office will be closing at noon, EST., on…
Nov 27, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Cyber Monday Sale!
'Tis the season to save! Looking for Christmas gifts? Select products in our store at 15% off TODAY only!
All…
Nov 22, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please note, the UKC office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 to…
Nov 22, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Holiday Hours
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!
Nov 15, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Christmas Coupons
As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, please accept these money-saving coupons. Thank you for…
Nov 13, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Cyber Monday Sale! Save 15% on Select UKC Items.
Looking for Christmas gifts? Mark your calendar! All remaining stock of 2017 UKC event gear is available online!…
Oct 10, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2018 Coonhound World Championship Announced
The 2018 UKC World Championship Finals will be held at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, September 20…
Sep 15, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Wishes Everyone Good Luck at the Coonhound World Championship and Zone Hunts!
Competitors in this annual competition start as part of a group of thousands of World Champion hopefuls, representing…
Aug 29, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Office Closed September 4th for Labor Day
The UKC office will be closed September 4 in observance of the holiday. We will return to regular business hours on…
Aug 28, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - 58th Annual Autumn Oaks - Labor Day Weekend in Richmond, Indiana
United Kennel Club welcomes coonhound enthusiasts to the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Indiana, over Labor Day…
Aug 23, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Announces X-Bred Feist Program
UKC is excited to announce the introduction of the Feist X-Bred Program! The purpose of this program is to allow…
Aug 22, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Elite Shed Dog Series Rule Update Regarding Antler Requirements
An antler is an antler, right? I mean I knew we would need to address acceptable antler size in our original draft of…
Aug 18, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2017 Autumn Oaks Nite Hunt Entries
The 2017 Autumn Oaks entries are in! We have a total of 755 dogs hunting from 33 different states.
Class Summary
Grand…
Aug 17, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Routine Maintenance August 17, 18, 21
Online litter registration, points checks, and the online TL platform will be down for a brief period on August 17th,…
Aug 1, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Announces Recognition of Treeing Tennessee Brindle
United Kennel Club welcomes the Treeing Tennessee Brindle to its list of recognized breeds, effective July 1, 2017. The…
Jul 13, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Forward Progress Clock Clarification; Other Beagle News
UKC Policy Change Notices
Officials and participants, please take notice of the following policy changes that will take…
Jul 13, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Pace Attainable by All; Other Coonhound News
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines June 2017
Pace Attainable by All
I recently had a conversation with a nice old…
Jun 30, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Holiday Hours
The UKC office will be closed Monday, July 3rd; and Tuesday, July 4th.
We will return to normal business hours…
Jun 26, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Shed Antler Hunting: An Inviting Sport for Everyone
New to UKC in 2017, the sport of shed antler hunting has become increasingly popular. The UKC Elite Shed Dog Series is…
Jun 23, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2017 Autumn Oaks Bench Show and Conformation Show Judges Announced
Bench Show and Conformation Show Judges for the 2017 Autumn Oaks, August 31 - September 3 in Richmond, Indiana
View…
Jun 22, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2017 Youth National Championship Bench Show Judge Announced
Kay Lynne Haley is the daughter of the late T.H. and Zelma Haley and the youngest of six kids. She is currently employed…
Jun 12, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Coming in to a Slick Tree After Judge Arrived; Other Coonhound News
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines May 2017
Coming in to a Slick Tree After Judge Arrived
Q: Dogs were cast into a…
Jun 12, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Defining a Circle; Other Beagle News
Defining a Circle
Q: The rules require a rabbit to be circled before it can be scored. Please define a circle.
A:…
May 26, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Happy Memorial Day from UKC
Thank you to our service members, veterans and their families.
In honor of Memorial Day, the UKC office will be closed…
May 25, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Autumn Oaks T-Shirts: Available for Pre-Order!
All pre-ordered Autumn Oaks logowear will be available for pick up at the UKC logowear booth at the event. Shipping for…
May 9, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Important Notice to all Performance Pack Clubs; Other Beagle News
Important Notice to all Performance Pack Clubs
If you have a Performance Pack trial this month (May), youll notice two…
May 9, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Slow Down Young Man
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines April 2017
Dog Does Not Move Up as Result of Another Dog Leaving Tree
Q: I was on…
May 4, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Elite Shed Dog Series First Event Is In The Books!
The forecast leading up to our first shed dog event scheduled for the last Saturday in April 2017 was not looking good.…
May 3, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Photos From The First Ever UKC Licensed Elite Shed Dog Series Event!
From prints to mugs, bags or key chains, your favorite event photos can be on display every day!
View and purchase…
Apr 25, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Purina National Championship: Over $7,000 in Cash Awards!
Any dog having won its category at any Purina Points event, excluding any part of the World Championship, was eligible…
Apr 19, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - The Early Development Of The Elite Shed Dog Series
I received an interesting email on March 20, 2016, from a man in Ohio by the name of Scott Kuchenbecker. In his own…
Apr 18, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Announces X-Bred Cur Program
United Kennel Club is pleased to announce changes to the Cur Single Registration process to create more uniformity in…
Apr 17, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Bird Dog to Shed Dog - Pointless or Possible?
To have a pointing dog that is versed in both hunting upland game, holding point and retrieving is something that is…
Apr 12, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Agreeing to Split Strike Positions Reminder; Other Beagle News
Q: In last months Full Circle, I saw where UKC changed the apprenticeship program for Performance Pack Judges. I like…
Apr 12, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Coons that Can't be Scored; Other Coonhound News
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines March 2017
Dog Declared Treed With Bayed Coon on the Ground
Q: Dog A strikes and…
Apr 11, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Heart of the Prairie Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club Youth Liberated Bird Trial Recap
The 2017 Heart of the Prairie Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club (HPEBGDC) Youth Liberated Bird trial was the first of its…
Apr 11, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Hunting Beagle Nationals: Overall National Grand Champions in Hunt and Show to be Crowned
Hosted by Coshocton County Beagle Club, UKC Hunting Beagle Nationals takes place in Coshocton, Ohio at the Coshocton…
Apr 11, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - What To Expect At Your First Elite Shed Dog Series Event
You’ve done your homework and introduced your dog to finding and retrieving sheds and are ready to enter your…
Apr 6, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Youth Beagle First Strike Series
To recognize those young handlers and to ensure the future of the sport, UKC is pleased to introduce the First Strike…
Mar 15, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Caution: Very Sensitive Bench Show Topic and Other Coonhound News
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines February 2017.
Judge Refusing to Try to be at Tree Within Five Minutes
Q: Last…
Mar 15, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Performance Pack Judges Licensing Procedure Changes, Other Beagle News
This months column pertains solely to the UKC Performance Pack format.
UKC Performance Pack Judges Licensing Procedure…
Feb 10, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Celebrate UKC's 119th Anniversary with #ukcdogs on Social Media!
UKC Turns 119 Years Old! Use the hashtag #ukcdogs on social media to show us how you're celebrating!
Founded by…
Jan 23, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Master of Hounds/Hunt Director Must Measure Any Appealed Measurement
Dog Struck in When Clock is Running/Stop the Clock
Q: Dogs A, B and C are struck in on a track. Dog D is not struck in.…
Jan 23, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Running Out of Daylight at a Hunting Beagle Elimination Event and Other Beagle News
Dog Struck in When Clock is Running/Stop the Clock
Q: Dogs A, B and C are struck in on a track. Dog D is not struck in.…
Jan 14, 2017 - Apr 30, 2025 - Casting Dogs Where Guide Doesn’t Have Permission, Other Coonhound News
Using Previous Owners Easy Entry Card to Enter Dog is Not Acceptable
Q: Can someone enter a dog into any event when the…
Dec 14, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Club Membership Enforcement, Other Beagle News
Using Previous Owner’s Easy Entry Card to Enter Dog is Not Acceptable
Question: Can someone enter a dog into any…
Dec 14, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Shining Time Reduced to Eight (8) Minutes, Other Coonhound News
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines November issue.
This month’s article features the nite hunt rule changes…
Oct 31, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Introducing the Next Generation Spotlight Series, Presented by UKC and Sponsored by Bright Eyes
The United Kennel Club is pleased to announce the Next Generation Spotlight Series. This series has been established to…
Oct 26, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - 2017 Cur & Feist World Championship Announcement
The United Kennel Club has considered several clubs that were interested in hosting the 2017 Cur & Feist World…
Oct 12, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Multiple Owner Entry Conflict After Casts Are Called Out
This month’s article features three separate topics, all of which are related to multiple ownership.
Multiple…
Oct 11, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - New! Personalized Performance Listing Certificates Now Available!
Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 11, 2016 - UKC is happy to announce that owners who apply for a Performance Listing…
Oct 10, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Date Change for Michigan Classic, Michigan Toy Fox Terrier Association
For more information, please email showoperations@ukcdogs.com
Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 10, 2016 - Attention…
Sep 15, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Can A Hunt Director Serve On a Panel? Other Beagle News
#1 Unwritten Rule
Q: What is the number one unwritten rule in the UKC rulebook?
A: Whether it’s Hunting Beagle,…
Sep 15, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Silent on Track, Dog Not Struck in Catches Coon
As published in August 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines
Dog Not Struck in Catches Coon
Q: Last weekend we ran into a…
Aug 23, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Cast Agreeing to Allow Cast-Mate to Carry Controlling Device, Other Beagle News
2016 Hunting Beagle World Championship Notes
With the World Championship just around the corner, here are some…
Aug 19, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Rule Change Proposals and Procedures, Other Coonhound News
As published in July 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines
Deleting Points for Off Game in a Live Trap
Q: I am sure that I am not…
Aug 16, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - UKC Announces New Date for 30th Annual UKC Winter Classic Coonhound Event
For more information, email fieldoperations@ukcdogs.com
Kalamazoo, Mich., August 16, 2016 - The new date for the 2017…
Aug 1, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - August Feature Breeds Announced
Feature Breeds for August 2016:
Belgian Shepherd Dog
American Bulldog (photos required)
Vizsla
Chihuahua
Register…
Jul 13, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Criteria of Qualified, Selecting Judges and Honor Rules
Q: “What if it’s the Judge’s dog?â€
A: That is a question that comes up a lot in regards to…
Jul 13, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Holding Hunt Tests in Conjunction with Other Events
This month, we will dive into some real-life scenarios and how to most appropriately handle these situations at a UKC…
Jul 13, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - How to File an Appeal, Question a Call
Criteria of Qualified, Selecting Judges and Honor Rules
Q: “What if it’s the Judge’s dog?â€
A…
Jul 13, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Qualified, Selecting Judges and Honor Rules, Other Coonhound News
As published in Coonhound Bloodlines June, 2016
Side-by-Side Vehicle in Nite Hunts
Q: We have a couple guys in our…
Jul 13, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Side-by-Side Vehicle in Nite Hunts
Q: We have a couple guys in our area that have tried to convince our club that UKC has approved the use of side-by-side,…
Jun 22, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - All-Star Series Bonus Points Events Change Notice for 2017
All-Star Series Bonus Points Events Change Notice for 2017
The litter-registered requirement and a minimum of nine dogs…
Jun 22, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Editor's Notes on Conditional Entries
Even More On Conditional Entries
This column originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of Coonhound Bloodlines.
I…
Jun 22, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Late Event Reports Reminder, Other Coonhound News
As published in May 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines.
Late Event Reports Reminder
All clubs are reminded to send their…
Jun 22, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Treeing Off Game
As published in June 2016 Coonhound Bloodlines
This month, we will dive back into some more scenario-based discussions,…
Feb 15, 2016 - Apr 30, 2025 - Non-Hunting Judge Calling Time Out for Dog Not Struck Based on Telemetry
Q: This question pertains to a three-dog cast with a non-hunting judge. Dogs A and B are declared struck and opening on…
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