UKC Elite Shed Dog Series: Dog of the Year
The Dog of the Year program was created to recognize and celebrate the exceptional talent within UKC's Elite Shed Dog community through a year-long competition. Over the course of a year, dogs earn points toward the title, culminating in the crowning of the season's top-performing dog.
Current Standings
| DOG'S NAME | BREED | SEX | OWNER(S) | STATE | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOG'S NAME COMPILED 5.29.26 |
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DOG'S NAMECHAMPION CLASS |
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| DOG'S NAME ESD4 RPM MILLIE JEAN BOGGS HOF |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) CRAIG BOGGS, KIM BOGGS |
STATE WV |
POINTS 52.25 |
| DOG'S NAME ESD3 TWO ARROWS SHOOT FOR THE MOON HOF |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) JASON MACPHERSON |
STATE MO |
POINTS 46.75 |
| DOG'S NAME SHE WILL B THE LAST ONE STANDING |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) RUSTI HENDERSON |
STATE IN |
POINTS 34.5 |
| DOG'S NAME ESD2 COUNTRY AS HUCK FINN HOF |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX M |
OWNER(S) STEVEN BOGGS |
STATE WV |
POINTS 27 |
| DOG'S NAME GRCHSD3 TWO ARROWS MURPHY'S LAW KODY |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX M |
OWNER(S) JASON MACPHERSON |
STATE MO |
POINTS 23.5 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD8 GLORIOSA DAZI MAE |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) TINA NIEHAUS |
STATE IN |
POINTS 23 |
| DOG'S NAME ESD FORESTVIEW CHERRYBLOSSOM |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) SCOTT KUCHENBECKER |
STATE OH |
POINTS 22 |
| DOG'S NAME ESD2 NRR HOT HONEY |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) AUSTIN ISAACS |
STATE WV |
POINTS 21 |
| DOG'S NAME GRCHSD3 BLUE CLAY'S ONE IN THE CHAMBER |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) BRYSON BURDETTE |
STATE WV |
POINTS 15.75 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD GRCHSD2 REBAS A LITTLE FANCY |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) SCOTT NIEHAUS, TINA NIEHAUS |
STATE IN |
POINTS 11.75 |
| DOG'S NAME ESD5 TULIP HILL TUFF ENUFF HOF |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX M |
OWNER(S) ROBERT W LEWIS |
STATE OH |
POINTS 11 |
| DOG'S NAME ESD BARKERSFORKMYLESFORKICKASSPILES |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX M |
OWNER(S) BRYSON BURDETTE |
STATE WV |
POINTS 5.5 |
| DOG'S NAME |
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DOG'S NAMEWORKING CLASS |
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| DOG'S NAME WSD4 NRR HERES YOUR ONE CHANCE |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) KAITLYN HAYNES, AUSTIN ISAACS |
STATE WV |
POINTS 33 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD2 RPMS ONCE IN A LIFETIME |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) JENNIFER MEADOWS |
STATE WV |
POINTS 12.5 |
| DOG'S NAME BONE ADDIX WILD ARROW DAKOTA |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) TINA NIEHAUS, SCOTT NIEHAUS |
STATE IN |
POINTS 12 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD2 ELITE TRIPLE B MOCHA GRACE |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) KEVIN BOYER, TARA BOYER |
STATE IL |
POINTS 9 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD5 LONG SPURS SASSY LIKE CASSIE |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) NORMAN HENDERSON, TUCKER GAMBRELL |
STATE IN |
POINTS 9 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD4 SMOKEONTHERIVER |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) ASHLYN COZART |
STATE WV |
POINTS 7.5 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD17 TURKEY CREEKS TRAKKER |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX M |
OWNER(S) SONDRA HAMM, RICK HAMM |
STATE MO |
POINTS 6 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD2 ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) DARCY GRIEGER |
STATE IN |
POINTS 3 |
| DOG'S NAME WSD2 SCHUBERTS SHE HUNTS BY FAITH |
BREED LABRADOR RETRIEVER |
SEX F |
OWNER(S) MARIA SCHUBERT |
STATE WV |
POINTS 3 |
| DOG'S NAME |
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Apr 25, 2026 - Buck Ridge Antler Dogs || DOY Event
Judges: Ryan Melton, Chad Burdette, William Marenich
Apr 17, 2026 - Coal Country Shed Dogs || DOY Event
Judges: Travis Meadows, Chad Burdette, Craig Boggs, Jen Meadows, LeeAnna Thompson
Mar 7, 2026 - Bone Addix Antler Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Jeff Rada, Chad Burdette, Norm Henderson, Darcy Grieger, Hans Schubert
Feb 21, 2026 - Ohio Valley Shed Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Chad Burdette, Chuck Knisley, Amy Kuchenbecker, Jen Meadows
Feb 7, 2026 - Show-Me Shed Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Chad Burdette, Heather Bolen, Tyler Jones, Tisha Richmond, Samantha Plackemeier, Ryan Melton
Dec 27, 2025 - River City Shed Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Hans Schubert, Tyler Jones, Darcy Grieger, Tisha Richmond
Dec 5, 2025 - Fox Valley Retriever Club | DOY Event
Judges: Brian Schlomann, Andrew Adams, Tony Fabian, Andy Daniels
Oct 17, 2025 - Minnesota Area Scenting and Shed Hunting | DOY Event
Judges: Jeff Rada, David Larson, Ken Newcomb, Darcy Grieger
Oct 11, 2025 - Richland Creek Antler Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Ryan Waterman & Tisha Richmond
Oct 3, 2025 - Country Roads Scout-N-Antlers | DOY Event
Judges: Hans Schubert, Jeremy Fowler, Zack Bianchin, Chad Burdette, Norman Henderson, Sierra Starkey
Sep 5, 2025 - Kansas Shed Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Derric Fuchs, James Plackemeier, Ryan Melton, Gideon Fuchs, Ken Newcomb
Aug 30, 2025 - Buck Ridge Antler Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Jeff Rada, Norman Henderson, Hans Schubert, Darcy Grieger
May 24, 2025 - Badger State Shed Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Dave Larson, Darcy Grieger, Zoey Rada, Jeff Rada, Ken Newcomb
May 16, 2025 - Coal Country Shed Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Rob Lewis, Zack Bianchin, Hans Schubert, Jennifer Meadows, Chad Burdette
Mar 14, 2025 - Husker Antler Dogs | DOY Event
Judges: Tisha Richmond, James Plackemeier, Heather Bolen, Darcy Grieger, Ken Newcomb