2025 Nationals
August 13 - 17, 2025
Conformation Specialty
Congratulations
to the
Best of Breed Winner!
2025 National Specialty Best of Breed Winner
&
Best of Opposite Sex
2025 National Specialty Winner
GCH CH Kei-Rin’s Gunsmoke
Breeder-Pam Kozak
Owners-Pam & Kayla Kozak
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Best of Winners & Winners Bitch
UKC CH Lukehart's Pnw on a WIld Goose Chase, RATN, {F}, 06/12/2023, Breeder: Kimberly Lukehart, Int-CH U-GRCH SHR RUSH CH Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark, DCAT CGC SD x DASH U-CH Mann'Rs Harliquinn Of Pacific Northwest Aws'S, BCAT Owner: Kimberly Lukehart
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Best Of Opposite
Kei-Rin's Kachina Doll, {F}, 07/02/2022, Breeder: Cheri Douglas & Pamela Kozak, GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke x CH Kei-Rin's Etta Place, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
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Select Dog
GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke, {M}, 08/08/2020, Breeder: Pamela W. Kozak, GCHB CH Offshore Kei-Rin's Bold Caballero x CH Afire's Kaapunnin Kaanein, Owner: Kayla and Pamela Kozak
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Select Bitch
GCHB CH Carolina's Little Bonnie Foo Foo, MHR, TKI, {Bitch}, 02/25/2019, Breeder: Lois McCracken, GCH CH Beavercreek's Waterway River Crossing, x HRCH GCHB CH Carolina's Tale of the Hare, RA, SH, MHR, RATO, CGC, TKN, WDX Owner: Lois McCracken
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First Award of Merit
CH Endless Limits Killin' Time, , {M}, 06/17/2023, Breeder: Kristi Waters-Via & Brooke & Travis Reed, Bvrcrk's Barracuda Delta Bear, SH, JHR, WDX x CH Endless Limits Good Gravy, JH, DS, WD Owner: Brooke & Travis & Tatum Reed
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Second Award of Merit
Int-CH U-GRCH SHR RUSH CH Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark, DCAT CGC SD, {M}, 08/11/2019, Breeder: Linda McGrath & H. Pemble & Lola Thorsness, Waterway Game Crk Maximillion, WDX x CH Beavercreek's Take A Chance On Me, Owner: Kimberly Ann, Katherine, Chad Lukehart
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Winners Dog
Kei-Rin's Nyyrikki Of Nissop, {M}, 07/10/2023, Breeder: Kayla and Pamela Kozak, HRCH CH Waterways Gamecreek Torvald, SH, SHR, CGC, TKN, WDX x CH Kei-Rin's Riverside Love Song, Owner: David R. Possin
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Reserve Winners Dog
Eridanis To Sessrumnir Fryja Gets First Pick, CGC ATT, {M}, 11/23/2021, Breeder: Stephan & Christine Siok, Sire: Single Chunk Chocolate Brownie, Dam: Little Brownie’s Sky Full of Stars. Owner: Dianne Brisingamen & Catawba - Lynn Brisingamen
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Reserve Winners Bitch
Carolina's Curiouser And Curiouser, {F}, 12/23/2022, Breeder: Blaine Tarnecki & Lois McCracken, GCHG CH Carolina's Running With The Hare, BN, RN, SH, JHR, TKI, WDX x SHR GCHB CH Carolina's Hare To The Throne, RN, SHA, CGC, TKI, WD Owner: Dianne Hill, Ryan Wolfe, Nicole Ryan, Lois McCracken
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Best Bred By Exhibitor
UKC CH Lukehart's Pnw on a WIld Goose Chase, RATN, {F}, 06/12/2023, Breeder: Kimberly Lukehart, Int-CH U-GRCH SHR RUSH CH Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark, DCAT CGC SD x DASH U-CH Mann'Rs Harliquinn Of Pacific Northwest Aws'S, BCAT Owner: Kimberly Lukehart
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Best in Puppy Sweepstakes
CH Endless Limits Killin' Time, , {M}, 06/17/2023, Breeder: Kristi Waters-Via & Brooke & Travis Reed, Bvrcrk's Barracuda Delta Bear, SH, JHR, WDX x CH Endless Limits Good Gravy, JH, DS, WD Owner: Brooke & Travis & Tatum Reed
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Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Puppy Sweepstakes
UKC CH Lukehart's Pnw on a WIld Goose Chase, RATN, {F}, 06/12/2023, Breeder: Kimberly Lukehart, Int-CH U-GRCH SHR RUSH CH Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark, DCAT CGC SD x DASH U-CH Mann'Rs Harliquinn Of Pacific Northwest Aws'S, BCAT Owner: Kimberly Lukehart
Rally Event
Rally Novice A
Dianne Brisingamen
Eridanis to Sessrumnir Fryja Gets First Pick, CGC ATT,{M}, 11,23,2021, Breeder: Stephan & Christine Siok, Sire: Single Chunk Chocolate Brownie Dam: Little Brownie’s Sky Full of Stars. Owner: Dianne Brisingamen & Catawba-Lynn Brisingamen.
Rally Novice B
Wendee Draves
CH. Offshore Kei-Rin's Urban Cowboy, OA, NAJ, ACT1, CGC, {M}, 03/06/2018, Breeder: Kelly & Kendra Hayes & Pam & Kayla Kozak, Kei-Rin's Cowboy Casanova, x GCH CH Kei-Rin's Bandida De Offshore, Owner: Brianne Draves / Gwen Draves and Pam Kozak
Trash Duck Challenge
2024 Champion - Jon Hattrem
Photo to be posted when available.
Nationals Photo Contest
The People’s Choice Award
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Submitted by: Brian Husbands
The Photo contest went over very well - with several fun pics displayed at the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Lodge
- Top Three Winners
from each category received a small award as a
token of our appreciation.
Thank you everyone
for submitting all the great photos!
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Adult Dog
1st Place: Jim Clausen (I believe)
2nd Place: Julie Schmitt (It’s in the eyes)
3rd Place: Julie Schmitt (Let it hang)
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Puppy
1st Place: Megan or Brook
2nd Place: Brandy R
3rd Place: Chad L -
All Play No Work
1st Place: “ - - - ” Brian Husbands
2nd Place: “The Hell you are” Julie Schmitt
3rd Place: “- - - ” Lois McCracken & “ - - -” Jim Clausen -
All Work No Play
1st Place: “ - - - ‘ Jim Clausen
2nd Place: “ - - - '‘ Brooke
3rd Place: “ - - - “ David McCracken -
Special Bond
1st Place: “Your my Girl” Julie Schmitt
2nd Place: “- - - ” Megan again or brook
3rd Place: “ - - - ” Chad L.
Adult Dog Photos
Puppy Photos
All Work No play photos
All Play No work photos
Special Bond
Adult Dog Winners
2024
AWSC Clothing Fundraiser
- For those of you who wish to have a keepsake -
The 2024 National Clothing Merchandise is still available online.
An excellent way to take some memories home, and relive
those special moments.
A little bit of history occurred this year.
Members had an opportunity to send their designs and/or ideas
in for the making of this year’s T-shirt.
In addition, members were also given the
opportunity to vote for the design they liked best,
making this year’s Clothing Fundraiser
truly a T-shirt that represented our members.
Great job everyone!
Thank you again
for your support and contribution!
Hunt Test
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Hunt Test ~
On Friday, the action started at Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club. A combination of AKC Spaniel and AWSC hunt tests enabled participants to obtain qualifying scores for their dogs. Handlers rotated through upland flushing tests, water retrieving tests, and land retrieving tests.
Complete AKC Nationals Hunt Results Complete National AWSC Hunt Results
Youth/Junior
Field Handler Qualifiers
Youth Field Handlers
Laura Field, Age: 5 Dog: “Pike” Endless Limits Icewater Gator WDX
Laurel Reed Age: 7 Dog: “Roux” CH Endless Limits Good Gravy JH, DS, SD
Catawba-Lynn Brisingamen Age: 8 Dog: “Seerumnir” Eridanis To Sessrumnir Freyja Gets First Pick CGC ATT
June Field Age: 8 Dog: “Pike” Endless Limits Ice water Gator WDX
Evie Jensen Age: 8 Dog: “Ryder” Kei-Rin's Ridin' Shotgun With Starry Waters
Derek Jensen Age: 9 Dog: “Ryder” Kei-Rin's Ridin' Shotgun With Starry Waters
Allie Field Age: 10 Dog: “Pike” Endless Limits Ice water Gator WDX
Junior Field Handler
Wyatt Jensen Age: 12 Dog: “Ryder” Kei-Rin's Ridin' Shotgun With Starry Waters
Puppy & Natural Abilities Qualifiers
Puppy Qualifiers:
3 entered, 3 started, 3 qualified
Buzz, “Buzz”, 4/27/2024, (M), GCHB CH Kei-Rin's Gunsmoke x Endless Limits Murphy's Law,
Breeder: Brooke Reed, Owner: Brooke Reed
Makoons, “Makoons”, 1/3/2024, (M), Int-CH U-GRCH SHR RUSH CH Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark DCAT CGC x GCH CH Waterways Pardon Me Boys SHA, WD, Breeder: Jon L. and Linda M. Hattrem, Owner: William (Billy) Blong
Waterway Girl With Kaleidoscope Eyes, “Lucy”, 1/3/2024, (F), CH U-GRCH SHR RUSH CH Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark DCAT CGC x GCH CH Waterways Pardon Me Boys SHA, WD, Breeder: Jon L. and Linda M. Hattrem, Owner: Pat & Jennifer Oldenburg
Natural Abilities:
Carolina's Curiouser And Curiouser, “Alice”, 12/23/2022, (F), GCHG CH Carolina's Running With The Hare BN, RN, SH, JHR, TKI, WDX x SHR GCHB CH Carolina's Hare To The Throne RN, SHA, CGC, TKI, WD, Breeder: Blain Tarnecki & Lois McCracken, Owner: Dianne Hill, Ryan Wolfe, Nicole Ryan, Lois McCracken
Eridanis To Sessrumnir Freyja Gets First Pick CGC ATT, “Seerumnir”, 11/23/2021, (M), Endless Limits Kick It In Skagit JHR x Cow Creek's Skagit Hyde My Halo JHR, Breeder: Stephan & Christine Siok, Owner: Dianne & Catawba - Lynn Brisingamen
2025 Roustabout Champions
TEAM
Eric Wahlstom & Cole Wahlstrom
TEDDY
With
Sunday morning was absolutely a perfect day for the Roustabout, especially after the rain we had on Saturday.
There were two field this year - each with 11 teams.
All 22 participants had a blast, with storeis to tell, but it was Team Eric Wahlstrom & Cole Wahlstrom that stoled the show.
The gallery was presented with an excellent demonstration of how beautiful and efficient teamwork can be between Dog and Man.
Team Wahlstrom finished their run within one minute and 41 seconds - demonstrating a near perfect score with three flushes, four shots, & three retrieves. Congratulations to a job well done.
Points are awarded as follows:
Flush: 15 points per flush. Max points of 45.
Shot: 10 points per bird. Max points of 30
Retrieve 10 points per bird. Max points of 30.
Trapped bird: -2 point per trapped bird, -6 maximum
Unused Shells: 3 points per unused shell. Max points of 18
Unused Minutes: 1 point for each full minute remaining. Max points of 15
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First
WI River's Teddy Bear SH, JHR, WDX
Breeder: Eric Wahlstrom
Owner: Eric Wahlstom
Team: Eric Wahlstrom & Cole Wahlstrom
Score: 143
Time: 1:41 -
Second
SHR Klema's Skagit River's Drifting Reacher WD
Breeder: Jospeh C. Lee / Sheree A. Harris,
Owner: Jon Klema,
Team: Jon Klema & Jim Clausen
Score: 139
Time: 5:34 -
Third
Wi River's Beavercreek Lady Maz JH, JHR, WDX “Maz”,
Breeder: Eric Wahlstrom
Owner: Eric Wahlstrom
Team: Eric Wahlstrom & Cole Wahlstrom
Score: 142
Time: 2:50 -
Fourth
Tuffy Two Of Skagit River SHR, WD “Tuffy”,
Breeder: Jospeh C. Lee / Sheree A. Harris, Owner: Angie Ohman, Fred Winters,
Team: Jeff Chesnut
Score: 137
Time: 5:44 -
Fifth
WI River's Turbo Diesel
Breeder: Eric Wahlstrom
Owner: Cole Wahlstrom
Team: Cole Wahlstrom & Eric Wahlstrom
Score: 137
Time: 5:54
Teddy’s run to the Championship
2024 Pfeifer Award
Jon Klema and Reacher
(2024)
Vaughn Brockman
Award
Lois McCracken & Bessie
SHR GCHB CH Carolina's Hare To The Throne, RN, SHA, CGC, TKI, WD,TKI
National Specialty & Trophies Donations
PLATINUM:
Avis Prior – In memory of my feisty little Bingo and all the others who have lost the battle with D.M.
Badland’s Gundogs
Carolina American Water Spaniel - In memory of Bill McCracken
Sue Liemohn – In memory of John Liemohn, my partner in life and Mary Kangas, my longtime friend. Both were lovers of American Water Spaniels and were active in the AWSC.
GOLD:
Linda and Jon Hattrem – Waterway’s AWS
Anonymous
Vaughn W. Brockman was instrumental in the formation of the American Water Spaniel Club, along with 5 other founding members; he served the club on the Board of Directors and as President; he was instrumental m the development of the American Water Spaniel Club, Inc. Hunt Tests; he devoted much of his life to the improvement of the American Water Spaniel through selective breeding; and he recognized the importance of good conformation in the hunting dog
The American Water Spaniel Club honors his memory by offering the Vaughn W. Brockman Award for each American Water Spaniel that earns an AKC breed championship and an AWSC, Inc Working Dog title or higher (titles do not have to be earned in the same year) and whose owners of record are current members of the AWSC, Inc., when the dog completes the final requirement. Only one trophy will be given per dog and the presentation of the award will be made at the annual Awards Banquet. If a co-owner wants a trophy for themselves, they must purchase it from the club.
Acknowledgements
THANK YOU - to our Sweepstakes Judge, Anna Vaughn, our Conformation Judge Honey Anne Glendinning, and our Rally Judge Susan Emerson for contributing their skills and interest in the American Water Spaniel breed.
THANK YOU - to the Hunt Test Judges Jeffrey Zachow, Mike Finnegan, Sydney Hunter , and Lyne Rabern for giving us their time, energy and expertise. They were each very skilled, helpful, patient, and flexible while we worked all of the dogs through both AKC spaniel and AWSC hunt tests. Thank you also goes out to Jeffrey and Mike for judging the Roustabout, and to all the marshals and gunners who helped make this event run smooth.
THANK YOU - to the Horse and Hunt Club for hosting this year’s Nationals and allowing us to enjoy the wonderful grounds
THANK YOU - to members who donated their time and/or items to the Auction, AWSC raffle, plus other event prizes.
Candy Brey, Dianne and Catawba-Lynn Brisingamen,
Jim Clausen,
Karin Erdtmann
Linda and Jon Hattrem
Lola Himes
Brian Husbands
Gail Kasper
Jon and Mary Klema
Sue Liemohn
Brad Luedtke
Chad, Kimberly and Katiebeth Lukehart
David and Lois McCracken
The state of Bill McCracken
Linda McGrath
Pat and Jennifer Oldenburg
Tim and Shelly Otto
randy Rochon & mother
Julie Schmitt
Susan Torres
Rebecca Winkler-Damato
Fred Winters
Heather Rygg (non member)
If you donated and your name is not on the list please contact Linda Hattrem at: hattremjl@outlook.com
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE DONORS
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Gun Dog Supply
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NutriSource Pet Foods
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NEW ONLINE TRAINING : KLN, Tuffy's, Kenny's, the Spot
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Purina PROPLAN
- Last but not Least -
A huge thank you to the Nationals Committee (Board members) and all of the club members world wide who contributed their time and energy to putting it all together, making this a phenomenal Nationals! We hope to see you again at the 2025 Nationals.